Agsolutely Fabulous
Agriculture Beyond the HeadlinesHosted by two powerhouse Australian women in agriculture, Gillian Fennell and Katja Williams.Get ready to go beyond the headlines with honest, entertaining, and informed conversations about what’s really happening in the Australian agriculture and food industry. Each week, Gillian and Katja share their professional farming insights, tackling trending ag topics, rural news, and industry stories that shape the way we grow, produce, and consume food.From paddock to plate, we break down complex issues, bust myths, and spotlight the people and innovations driving modern farming. Whether you’re a farmer, ag enthusiast, or consumer curious abou...
#85 | Empowering the Next Generation in Agriculture
In episode 85 of the Agsolutely Fabulous Podcast, we are jumping into a three part series from a live recording with Gillian and Katja. In part 1, the ladies recap networking, gift bags, and Gillian’s art before tackling “You Can’t Ask That” questions with audience input. They discuss how to gain hands-on farm skills without moving remote, debating the value of soft skills versus practical competence, the safety and insurance risks of inexperienced workers, and the lack of clear apprenticeship-style pathways in agriculture despite varied farm contexts. They note trial traineeship efforts, limited farmer participation in work experience, and barriers...
#84 | Childcare Challenges in Regional Australia with Sarah Secker
In episode 84 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Gillian is solo today with her guest, Sarah Secker, a farm and business owner in Keith, South Australia, who previously worked as a marketing and advertising executive in Sydney and London. Secker describes how the country work ethic helped her gain opportunities, then explains her current advocacy focus: regional childcare access as a critical “livability” and economic development lever for rural communities with seasonal work patterns and smaller populations.
She argues government policy is city-centric, market-driven childcare fails in low-density areas, and government must play a larger provider and regulatory role, including more...
#83 | Farm Wives, Tariffs, and Bull Sales: Chit Chat with Katja and Gillian
In episode 83 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja and Gillian share personal updates and Katja explains recording a mini-series with her husband to market Polldale’s Shorthorn Bull Sale (Wednesday 26 August), covering family history, what makes a good bull, and balancing predicted genetic data with traditional stockmanship, plus upcoming photography and a Kalgold Magazine collaboration. They discuss China’s 55% tariff on Australian beef as an over-quota measure announced on New Year’s Day, urging listeners to seek deeper market analysis.
They also address University of Adelaide research on women in farm businesses and labels like “farmer” versus “farm wife,” then warn abou...
#82 | Empowering Women in Soil Health with Landcare
This week, Katja Williams continues a Landcare chat with Danielle Littlewood, Central West regional Landcare coordinator, and Dr. Aurelie Quade, director of Soil and Resilience. They discuss their women-focused soil health workshop “Talk Dirty To Me,” funded through Landcare Enabling Program Phase 3 grants, designed to remove barriers via a safe space and provided childcare; about 25 women attended despite cold, wet weather.
Dr. Quade explains translating soil science into accessible language, building women’s confidence to participate in farm decision-making, and myth-busting around buying inputs without measuring, emphasizing soil tests and targeted use of fertilizer. Practical signs and activi...
#81 | Adventures in Ikea, a Trip to Adelaide, Off Grid Viability & More!
In episode 81 of Ag Absolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja share updates including a new AgFab merchandise drop (limited-run pink and blue T-shirts via an Etsy shop, with hats and larger stickers planned) and talk about recent travel, rain (about 16 mm), and road conditions on the Stuart Highway.
Katja recaps the National Shorthorn Sale in Dubbo, noting seasonal uncertainty and El Niño concerns, with 38 of 39 bulls sold averaging $9,846 and a $36,000 top. Gillian discusses a Farmers for Climate Action panel on “energy sovereignty,” describing their off-grid setup reducing diesel use from 110,000 litres to about 30–40, and a proposal to cap lar...
#80 | Q&A: Gillian's Hair Drama, Our "Oh Sh*t" Moments & What City People Still Get Wrong About Farming
It's a Q&A episode! Gillian and Katja answer your questions, straight up, no notes prepared.
💇♀️ Gillian's hair saga — the perm that never was, the toner-covered mishap, and the new Dame Edna glasses
🧊 What's really under the iceberg — Katja on why every project takes longer than you think, and Gillian on why she plans nothing and just makes it happen
😅 Our biggest "oh sh*t" moment since starting the podcast (spoiler: we haven't had one — yet)
👩🌾 If we could sit down with one woman in ag, dead or alive —...
#79 | The 30% "Death Tax", New Police Powers Over Livestock & Our Adelaide Recap
Back from Adelaide and straight into it — this week Gillian and Katja tackle two of the biggest issues rippling through rural Australia right now.
💰 The 30% "Death Tax" — what the proposed capital gains changes actually mean for farm succession, family trusts, and multi-generational businesses (and why talking to your accountant has never been more urgent)
👮 New Police Powers Over Livestock — proposed NSW laws that could let authorities treat your entire farm like a crime scene during a livestock seizure, and why Gillian and Katja think the real fix is training, not more power
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#77 | Show Judging Drama, ABC Advisory News, Stay-at-Home Mum Economics & the Women's Rights Debate
This week Gillian and Katja cover a genuinely varied lineup — from country show controversies to national policy debates.
🏆 Show Judging Drama — a noxious weed wins the "native flora" photography category at a local show, sparking a debate about who's actually responsible: the steward or the judge?
📺 Gillian Joins the ABC Advisory Panel — what it actually involves, why she's excited about bringing a rural voice to the table, and how you can have input too
🥾 Gumboot Recommendations — an Ag Fab's Bogs gumboot recommendation for the dairy farmers out there
<...Ep. 76 | Behind the Scenes of Life on the Farm: Q & A with Katja and Gillian
Episode 76 of Agsolutely Fabulous is a Q&A with Gillian and Katja, including updates on Gillian’s possible trip south and concerns about flight cancellations, and plans for a live recording at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel (a fully gluten-free venue) featuring a bespoke non-alcoholic cocktail, merch, and possible discounted nearby accommodation. They answer why it’s important for young people to work off their home station—highlighting independence, professional workplace structure, broader agricultural exposure, networking, boundaries, and avoiding assumed knowledge. They discuss hard moments on farm, focusing on overwhelm, mental load, safety anxiety, and feeling dismissed by outsiders, and su...
#75 High Tech on the Farm: How Drones Are Transforming Landcare
Title: High Tech on the Farm: How Drones Are Transforming Landcare
It’s episode 75 of Agsolutely Fabulous! Today, Gillian and Katja kick off the third in their Landcare series, featuring Three Rivers Landcare coordinator Carmel Bundy and drone survey pilot Ben Watts. They discuss how drones are used less as a novelty and more as a tool to collect objective, high-resolution mapping data, including 3D models and plant health maps, to benchmark ground cover and land condition over time and help landholders communicate stewardship to stakeholders. Carmel explains the project began through ag skill funding and quickly fi...
#74 | From Boundary Setting to Bounties on Foxes Katja and Gillian
They address “the farm is a money pit” and promote boundary-setting workshops and community funding for internal skills. They discuss Elders planning to stop handling WA wool locally and shift operations to Melbourne amid a shrinking sheep flock and reduced industry confidence after the live sheep export ban, recalling a Canberra rally and urging respectful political advocacy. They discuss a reel on women being gaslit about “having it all,” and finish with support for Victoria’s new fox bounty and multi-pronged feral control.
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#73 | From Fire Ants on the Move to Rising Fuel Costs: Catch up with Gillian & Katja
In episode 73 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja and Gillian discuss farm updates, including cattle work, road conditions, skincare products sent to Gillian, and Katja's destocking in New South Wales due to drought and high input costs, alongside land management comparisons from the last drought. They address an unintended mining rehabilitation ad placed on their podcast and how automated ads can conflict with their views. The episode covers the fuel crisis linked to conflict affecting oil routes, resulting in price spikes, supply bottlenecks, and knock-on impacts for farming, transport, emergency services, roads, plastics, and fertilizer. They warn about fire ants spreading...
#72 | Going Beyond the Pantry & Prepping for Today's Uncertain World with Robyn Verrall
In episode 72 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja speaks with Robin Verrall—farmer, beef and lamb producer, author, publisher, and board and committee member in South Australia—about navigating global change, practical prepping, and supporting aging parents as winter approaches.
They contrast city shopping habits with farm “pantry staples” and discuss readiness without panic buying, including keeping backups like flour, long-life milk, shelf-stable meals, gas cookers, battery backup landlines/radios, and organized, pest-proof storage, plus planning for power outages. They also discuss the emotional and social adjustments after COVID, including close contact in public spaces. For aging parents, they emphasiz...
#71 | Reviving Landscapes & Building Community with Landcare
Today, Gillian and Katja interview Melanie Cooper, a landcare coordinator for the Grenfell district in central west New South Wales, who has worked in natural resource management for over 20 years and farms locally. Melanie explains landscape rehydration as making the most of rainfall by holding more water in the landscape to rejuvenate productivity, rehabilitate creeks and gullies, and reduce erosion. She describes a Mulloon Institute introductory field day delivered through the two-year “Over the Fence” project, which uses farmer-to-farmer conversations, field days, bus trips, training, and visual stories to support climate-smart practice change. The workshop drew on methods linked to P...
#70 | Q&A Episode: From Graduation Gowns to Livestock Tags
In episode 70 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja do a Q&A and note Gillian’s University of South Australia graduation with a Bachelor of Communications, her mortarboard, and thanks to Sandy (a UniSA staff member) who photographed the ceremony and is suggested as “ag fab of the week.” They discuss Anzac Day long-weekend plans, including family traditions and a working bee to rainproof a leaking farmhouse by fixing guttering. Gillian explains “mules tags” for sheep as part of LPA/wool declarations, tied to patented bare-breech genetics with strict rules and traceability. Katja updates on delaying the delivery of two pink m...
#69 | The Year of the Woman Farmer: What it Means for the Modern Rural Woman
In episode 69 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja are sharing their updates and chatting about all things women in agriculture. Katja joined a local bee club after getting her own hive and recommends local groups for beekeepers, while Gillian discusses new staff whose hidden skills include fashion design and filmmaking, enabling clothing repairs and new social media content.
Gillian recaps attending a South Australian Industry Insights Forum with the National Farmers Federation, including a “robust” panel with Telstra about remote telecommunications changes, decommissioning radio phone systems, power-dependence of new alternatives like VoIP and Starlink, and the life-or-death stak...
#68 | Landcare's Multifaceted Approach to Community Sustainability
In this podcast episode, Danielle, the Central West Regional Landcare Coordinator, explains her role supporting Landcare groups from around Campbelltown to Grenfell by helping with projects, funding, governance, and member support. She describes how Landcare has evolved from an 1980s tree-planting volunteer movement into diverse, community-driven work across the Central West, including community nurseries, sustainable grazing, women’s health and wellbeing, youth nature programs, local produce events, ag tech and drones, and on-ground erosion, weeds, pests, and river rehabilitation. Danielle outlines how to find or start a Landcare group via the NSW Landcare Gateway and local coordinators, emphasizes Landcare’s in...
#67 Challenges, and Change: Navigating Life and Livestock on the Farm
In episode 67 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja catch up on station life and current issues: Gillian’s new chicks have moved to the chicken house as she tries to identify roosters versus hens and avoid integrating bad egg-eating habits; Katja updates on kids’ end-of-term fatigue, activities, and interest in adding music (possibly drums), plus her own marching band and flute background.
They discuss a reel about bacon being classified among carcinogens but emphasize dose and seeking professional health advice. The conversation turns serious to workplace harassment in rural/ag settings, the need for leaders to acknowledge it...
#66 Catching Up: Staff Arrivals, Renovation Stories, and Answering Your Questions
In episode 66 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja and Gillian answer listener questions and share station updates: Gillian is deep-cleaning a cottage to house a young UK couple starting as station hands, they’re pregnancy testing with strong results, and she’s preparing to renovate a house after heavy rain revealed major roof and gutter leaks that will require carpet removal to assess water damage. They discuss bringing back “Ag Fab of the Week” or a newsletter subscriber giveaway using leftover HarvestHer Power Conference packs, encouraging listeners to nominate themselves or others and provide addresses. Merch has not launched yet due to time...
#65 | Celebrating Women in Ag and Catching Up with Katja and Gillian
In episode 65 of Absolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja reunite in the studio to debrief recent events and station updates after widespread rain. Katja describes preparing for sowing oats and other crops and deciding between strip grazing, harvesting seed, or baling for fodder based on seasonal outlook and feed storage, while both discuss misconceptions about farmers’ intelligence and the constant high-stakes decision-making involved. Gillian reports good rain without flooding, knee-high grass, fat cattle, and travel disruptions from wet roads. She also recaps EvokeAg as ag-tech focused, including a cattle-identification-by-noseprint exhibit, and explains Farm Table’s Big City Barbecue and the laun...
#64 | Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Giving City Kids a Chance in Agriculture with Rachel Gordon
In this episode of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja speaks with Rachel Gordon, a cattle producer near Oberon in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales who runs about 300 breeders with her husband, Andrew, across owned and leased country. They discuss why it’s important to give city kids opportunities in agriculture to bridge the urban–rural divide, including Rach’s experience hosting a motivated Sydney school student for three weeks of work experience after seeing his detailed Facebook post. Rach describes ensuring the arrangement was genuine work experience rather than free labor by exposing him to varied tasks such as cattle...
#63 | Why Agriculture Needs Better Storytelling, with Cathy McHugh (Livestock SA)
Gillian sits down with Cathy McHugh, Communications Manager at Livestock SA, for a deep dive into why agriculture is so bad at telling its own story — and what to do about it.
📖 Cath's Career Path — from stenographer to the Adelaide Crows, SAFM, Channel 10, and seven years as unit publicist on McLeod's Daughters, before landing in ag comms
🐎 The McLeod's Daughters Effect — how one TV show changed the gender balance on Australian cattle stations, and why representation matters more than the industry gives it credit for
🔍 Losing the SEO War — why a...
#62 | Head Over Boots & Gut Health with Toni Dingle
In this episode of Absolutely Fabulous, Katja Williams sits down with Toni Dingle, author of 'Head Over Boots,' to discuss her experiences living on a cattle property, her writing journey, and her passion for gut health. Toni shares her unique insights into rural life, the importance of resilience, and how food impacts mental and physical health. The conversation touches on the challenges of farming, motherhood, and the media's portrayal of agriculture. Toni also underscores the significance of holistic health approaches and highlights valuable resources for gut health education.
00:40 Toni's Background and Life on the Farm01:54 Writing Journey...61# Early Bird Ends TONIGHT! Land Development Permits, Lamb Ad Wins & Donated Tickets
Early bird tickets for the Harvest Her Power Conference 2026 close TONIGHT at 11:30pm (Jan 31st) — and Episode 61 of AgFab is full of important updates, industry insights and community wins.
In this episode we chat about:
• Lamb Ad success and impact
• Land development & navigating permits
• Early bird ticket reminder
• SheFarmer
• Gillian’s Mini Me competition update
•Thank you to everyone who submitted videos
• More donated ticket opportunities coming (hopefully)
• Two interview episodes coming up
• AgFab returning together after the conference
🎟️ Last ch...
#60 Things Are Escalating 👀 Q&A & Mini Me Competition
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#59 We're BACK!! Bring on 2026
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58# Biosecurity Warning, Robert Irwin Goes Global, Major Solar Farm Fire & 2025 Sign-Off
#58 Biosecurity Christmas Warning, Robert Irwin Goes Global, Major Solar Farm Fire & 2025 sign off
🎣 Topic 1: Biosecurity Warning — Fishing Over Christmas & Why Imported Bait Is a Serious Risk
As everyone gears up for Christmas holidays and families start heading to the river, the lake or the coast for a bit of downtime, we’re kicking off with a crucial biosecurity reminder. Using imported bait—even when it looks harmless—is one of the fastest ways to introduce devastating pests and diseases into Australian waterways. From viruses that can wipe out native fish populations to parasites that spread far beyond...
57# Migraine Update, Farm Wedding Advice, Forgotten Women in Succession + Win Toni’s Rom-Com
✨ Episode 57: Q&A – Migraine Update, Farm Marriage Advice, Forgotten Women in Succession + Win Toni’s Rom-Com!
Welcome to a jam-packed Agsolutley Fabulous Q&A episode! Today we dive into your questions—from health updates and farm-life realities to conference news, succession support, and even a spicy pre-Christmas pep talk. PLUS: Stay to the end to find out how you can WIN a copy of Toni’s Australian Rom-Com!
🎙 What We Cover in This Episode
📚 Toni’s Rom-Com Giveaway
We’re giving away a copy of Toni’s hilarious Australian romance novel “Head Over Boots.” Stick...
#56 Farmers Fight Transmission Lines, Young Rodeo Prodigy Rises, Beef Myths Busted & Ag Leadership Wins
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Welcome back to Episode 56 of Absolutely Fabulous, where Gillian and Katja dive into the biggest conversations happening across Australian agriculture right now — from policy battles to rodeo dreams, beef debates, and even a few Christmas gift ideas for the farm-loving women in your life.
🌾 This Week in Agriculture
Gillian breaks down: • Key updates from the MLA AGM • Her re-election as SA Livestock Chairperson • What these changes mean for producers heading into 2026
Katja shares exciting news: • Harvest Her Power Conference tickets are officially on sale • New...
#55 Proposed 80km Speed Limit Shakes Rural Roads + Harvest Complaints Rise
🌾 Topic 1: Speed Limit Reduction Proposal to 80km
A new proposal aims to drop rural road speed limits from 100km to 80km. We break down what this could mean for:
Grain haulage and hay transportEmergency response timesRural business productivityCommunity safety vs. city-based policymaking Will an 80km speed limit help or hinder rural Australia?🌾 Topic 2: Harvest Complaints Heat Up
As harvest ramps up, so do the complaints—dust, noise, trucks, and long hours. We explore:
Why complaints spike every harvestHow non-farming neighbours can better understand harvest pressuresCommunication tips to reduce conflictThe need for policy that sup...#54 When Katja is away, Gillian will play! Who is the suprise guest!
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53# Are Women Too Emotional to Lead? From Net Zero to the EPBC Act — What’s Really Happening in Australian Agriculture
53# Are Women Too Emotional to Lead? From Net Zero to the EPBC Act — What’s Really Happening in Australian Agriculture.
💋 First up, they chat about the upcoming Makeup Night Fundraiser — featuring the one and only Alastair, our farm-bingo-host-slash-makeup-queen! Tickets are live now and all proceeds support the Harvest Her Power Conference — empowering rural women and farm families across Australia.
🌿 Then things get serious. The ladies unpack the Nationals’ decision to walk away from net zero, what it actually means for Australian farmers, and why it’s more than just a political headline. Gillian breaks down the EPBC Act refor...
#52 Fact or Fiction: Sheep Hair Fences + The Silent Killer of Family Farms + Bingo Night Cheers!
Episode 52
#52 Fact or Fiction: Sheep Hair Fences + The Silent Killer of Family Farms + Bingo Night Cheers!
💡 Topic 1 – Fact or Fiction: Sheep Hair Fencing Can sheep hair really replace fencing? We unpack the viral claim that Australian farmers are using sheep hair as a natural deterrent for kangaroos and a soil-friendly fertiliser. Sustainable solution or bush yarn?
⚠️ Topic 2 – The Silent Killer of Family Farming Businesses Conflict. Confusion. Control. These three “silent killers” are costing farming families more than they realise. We unpacks how poor communication and unclear succession can destroy even the strongest family operations — an...
#51: Biosecurity Alert – Khapra Beetle in Woolies Nappies + Farm-Life Q&A for Women In Ag
AgFab #51: Biosecurity Alert – Khapra Beetle in Woolies Nappies + Farm-Life Q&A for Women In Ag
Urgent Biosecurity Alert: Khapra Beetle Found in Nappies
A recall advisory for Little One’s Ultra Dry Nappy Pants – Walker Size 5 (42 pk) sold at Woolworths Orange, after larvae of the pest Khapra Beetle were discovered.Key safety instructions for anyone who bought the product:Don’t use them.Don’t throw them away (including the packaging).Don’t return them.Instead:Double-bag using plastic bags and seal with tape.Freeze if possible.Call 1800 798 636 or visit Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at agriculture.gov.au/repo...Agsolutley Fabulous Turns 50! Rural Health Gaps, Deforestation & Rural Realities
Agsolutley Fabulous Turns 50! Rural Health Gaps, Deforestation & Rural Realities
We’ve hit 50 episodes! 🎉 That officially puts Agsolutley Fabulous in the top 25% of podcasts worldwide, with only 8.5% ever reaching this milestone. Thank YOU for listening, sharing, and growing this incredible community of rural women, farm families, and ag lovers right across Australia.
In this week’s episode, Katja Williams and Gillian Fennell celebrate the journey so far and dig into some of the big conversations shaping life in the bush — from women’s health to government policy and environmental challenges.
💬 This Episode Covers:
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#49 Livestock Truck Collisions with Train | Vegan Supermarket Protest and more
Livestock Truck Collisions with Train | Vegan Supermarket Protest | Are Farmers Judged for Not Diversifying? | Agsolutley Fabulous Ep.49
Welcome back to Episode 49 of Agsolutley Fabulous! We’re inching toward the big 5-0 and we couldn’t have done it without YOU — our amazing rural and ag-loving community.
This week we cover a mix of hard-hitting news and thought-provoking topics:
🚛 Topic 1: Full Livestock Truck Collision A devastating accident involving a full livestock truck colliding with a train — we unpack what happened, the impact on those involved, and the ripple effects for the wider farming and transport c...
#48 Young Women Competition, NFF Ag Exchange Conference, Fundraising BINGO night and more
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This exciting online event will bring together people from across Australia for an evening of connection and entertainment while raising funds to support the Harvest Her Power Conference - a movement dedicated to empowering women in agriculture at all stages of their journey.
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#47 From Fire Safety to Family Survival & Debt Recovery
In this week’s episode of Agsolutley Fabulous (AgFab), Katja and Gillian dive into the hot topics shaking up rural Australia right now:
🔥 Topic 1 – Backburning vs. Goat Power Should we rethink fire safety this season? Instead of risky backburns, could grazing goats be the safer, smarter way to reduce fire fuel loads and protect communities?
📰 Topic 2 – Family Before Headlines Why waiting too long to act on tough decisions can cost more than money. We talk about farm families, crisis moments, and how to protect your loved ones before your story becomes tabloid news.
🎤 Topic 3 – Live...
#46 Drought Forum, Heifer Show, Climate Conference + Who Should Speak at Ag Events?
🎙️ AgFab Ep. 46 | Drought Forum, Heifer Show, Climate Conference + Who Should Speak at Ag Events?
Welcome back to Agsolutley Fabulous – your go-to ag podcast for rural news, events, and honest conversations about Australian agriculture.
This episode covers: 🌾 Federal Drought Forum Update – Gillian brings the inside scoop straight from the recent national discussions. What’s being promised, and how does it stack up for farmers on the ground? 🐮 National All Breeds Heifer Show – highlights, industry buzz, and how these events are shaping the next generation of cattle breeders and young handlers. 🌱 Farmers for Climate Action Conference – review of the 2025 event MC’d b...
45# Bush Summit Chaos: PM Chased Out of Ballarat + Steak Truck Fire & $1B Drought Loans
This week in rural Australia, tensions flared as furious farmers confronted Jacinta Allan at the Bush Summit in Ballarat, with the Prime Minister also facing backlash. Farmers are also cheering on stronger border security measures, while the Federal Government has announced an extra $1 billion in drought loans, extending support well beyond 2026. Plus, a truck fire carrying steak bursts into flames.
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