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BIRTHDAY STREAM! (2026)
On his 36th birthday stream, Joel navigates technical difficulties, engages with fans, and shares detailed conspiracy theories about data centers, alien disclosure, and the detrimental effects of screen time on children, all while reading unsettling wilderness stories.
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Reading Scary TEXAS Stories! -- (Just chatting / Q and A)
The host narrates four intense Texas-based true crime and personal horror stories, interspersed with casual chat ranging from NFL playoffs and video games to deep dives into conspiracy theories and life philosophies.
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