The Greeters Guild Interview Troy Hawke /Milo McCabe On Psychotherapy And Comedy w/Richard Grannon

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  • @RICHARDGRANNON
    @RICHARDGRANNON  2 роки тому +41

    As you know the website is closing.
    In january we have a 30 day challenge with all new material.
    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
    1. if you want to join us on that challenge you MUST join the new email list which is on the homepage of spartanlifecoach.com.
    2. if you want to benefit from the special discount before the challenge begins you MUST be on that new email list.
    "But Richie can I join the challenge without being on the new email list?"
    No.
    "But Richie by wifes second cousins pet hamster has died and I have to go to Tallahassee to tickle the undercarriage of a rare Pangolin whilst riding a unicycle dressed in Spiderman pyjamas, may I please have an extension of the offer that is just for me and me alone?"
    No.You may not.
    Milo Mccabe is an excellent standup comic who is taking the UK by storm at the moment with his character "Troy Hawke". He also has a degree in psychotherapy and has done some psychotherapeutic sessions with clients before choosing to become a stand up comic. Not as strange a decision as you might think as this interview reveals.
    Cheers!
    Richard

    • @RICHARDGRANNON
      @RICHARDGRANNON  2 роки тому +12

      @Viata lui Dragos I’m not interested, Thankyou.

    • @jewelbroken646
      @jewelbroken646 2 роки тому +1

      Omg I 💕 your Sense of humor ☺️

    • @lisabill8877
      @lisabill8877 2 роки тому +1

      @Viata lui Dragos wow you obviously use the thesaurus because that is another word to use for happy can give me anymore synonyms?

    • @Bibichnya
      @Bibichnya 2 роки тому +1

      Way harsh, Richard.

    • @janed7774
      @janed7774 2 роки тому

      Less of the skinny jeans 👖 guy

  • @RedEyedJedi
    @RedEyedJedi 8 місяців тому +14

    Troy should never be out of character, like ever. I've recently discovered him thanks to the youtube algorithm. He cheers my day up every day now.

  • @Steven_A_Lomas
    @Steven_A_Lomas Рік тому +37

    If you've recently discovered Troy Hawke and are a creative person yourself, this is an absolute joy. Thanks for uploading.

    • @BenNCM
      @BenNCM 10 місяців тому +2

      That's me you're describing! Nice to meet you! 🤝

  • @blakescrossing
    @blakescrossing 3 місяці тому +5

    Troy's greetings make me very happy. If only we all were so gracious and uplifting.

    • @SionainnMI
      @SionainnMI 3 місяці тому

      @@blakescrossing well said.

  • @alison155
    @alison155 Рік тому +11

    Oh i am 64 and i just love him... such a great guy. When i am feeling down, , i just get the phone and find him.

  • @blakescrossing
    @blakescrossing 4 місяці тому +2

    Michael's comedy is exactly what we collectively need right now. Troy's greetings are so uplifting, sweet and joyful. We need so much more of this type of comedy/therapy.

  • @michaelac.griffin8874
    @michaelac.griffin8874 2 роки тому +19

    This was so good. Milo was so open and generous with you, and with us. I especially enjoyed learning about the creation of his character, and how he views Troy saying things versus him saying things as Milo. I feel that playing a character gives us permission to say things we might not be able to say freely as ourselves. But it’s not actually a form of hiding. In fact, in her acting master class, Helen Mirren says, about playing a role, “You’re revealing yourself within a role. You’re revealing, you’re not hiding.” She also talks about how, through playing characters, we can reveal things that are ‘lurking’ in all of us. Makes me think about your fave Gospel of St Thomas quote, Richard. So yeah, lots of different dynamics going on. I look forward to finding videos of Milo playing Troy. And that’s another thing we can remember - we are playing when we act. Thanks again for the great interview, Richard and Milo.

  • @williamgraff7593
    @williamgraff7593 6 місяців тому +2

    It was a great pleasure to all of us in Hollywood to welcome Troy yesterday! Lovely evening of laughter and charm!

  • @kristinarandall5428
    @kristinarandall5428 9 місяців тому +5

    Brilliant interview with awareness, emotional intelligence and humour!! ❤😂 Priceless!!

  • @CannabrannaLammer
    @CannabrannaLammer 5 місяців тому +3

    I love him so much, he makes me so happy and I laugh so much watching him walk about giving compliments. Also he's so good looking. Couldn't believe he was 47!

    • @CannabrannaLammer
      @CannabrannaLammer 5 місяців тому +1

      Mind you, Richard Grannon looks awesome too for 45!

  • @youaresoulessence
    @youaresoulessence 2 роки тому +16

    Dynamic man, sifting through his own psychology through nuanced work.. Satire is a worthy sword.. And comedians are the politicians and the psychologists of the zeitgeist.

  • @alessandrajouberteix4663
    @alessandrajouberteix4663 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you, your interview just show me a part of my shadow - the neurotic one that feels that by saving others, I save the homeless child…
    I brought a home an elder lady that has been homeless for 9 years. I known her for 5 years and three days ago she asked me to stay at my house. I did welcome d her in my home and yesterday expressed an opinion about religion and her body language told me how unhappy she was…
    So true that one must have the softness, intuition and vulnerability and the toughness.. I just realized that I was trying to ‘save” the homeless child I I was. Thank you!

  • @bodymindsoul60
    @bodymindsoul60 2 роки тому +5

    Ty for introducing us to this fine human being I will be checking out his acts!

  • @margogarrison2526
    @margogarrison2526 2 роки тому +12

    This was the absolute best!!! Huge personality; a lot of flavor, great insight and intelligence, fantastic rapport, and of course, hilarious! Best medicine in the world! Thank you Richard and Milo!
    Loved the questions also 👌👊👏

  • @catsmeow3478
    @catsmeow3478 2 роки тому +4

    Richard is as good and gifted an interviewer as an interviewee…really intelligent, astute, articulate, thoughtful questions and rapport, great timing and bringing forth a story. Very engaging interview, thanks guys.

  • @douglasmccart8963
    @douglasmccart8963 2 роки тому +5

    Richard I love you you have the ability to both listen and contribute to the interview informatively and intelligently I know milo and you have brought things out even I didn’t know after all these years keep it up Richard your channel deserves to grow and grow thanks

  • @kam0406
    @kam0406 2 роки тому +12

    I think Richard Grannoon is the the British Joe Rogan!
    I mean this with the utmost respect. I love Rogan's podcast!
    *edited for spelling

    • @bobrob3841
      @bobrob3841 2 роки тому +1

      Kwi - did you mean to say UTMOST? 😆

    • @kam0406
      @kam0406 2 роки тому +1

      Of course! Thank you, everyone!

  • @bevshanks2972
    @bevshanks2972 2 роки тому +23

    Broadscale trauma. I'm from Belfast (moved to the Netherlands 99). With my own healing experiences and learnings I've come to the conclusion that that whole island is traumatised and passing it on from each generation to the next.

    • @fluerii4201
      @fluerii4201 2 роки тому +4

      Fully agree Bev . My parents are from the North ,even though I was born and reared outside of NI i feel my parents and family never dealt with their trauma and projected it into me and my siblings growing up .Generational trauma .I'm taking measures to address it so I dont subconsciously do the same to my kids ..

    • @bevshanks2972
      @bevshanks2972 2 роки тому +2

      @@fluerii4201 good for you love, it's tragic what they do to us. I don't have kids, a conscious decision decades ago. And i got as far away as I could just to be able to live as me! My brother, sadly, is now just mimicking their behaviours and calling it "normal" - he does have kids but I'm hopeful for them as they are only in that toxic mess at weekends, and I pray their mother's side gives them a better chance than we had.
      You keep working on yourself there - no one can expect more than that of you. Good luck xx

    • @miriamhavard7621
      @miriamhavard7621 2 роки тому

      @@fluerii4201 🌺💗

    • @miriamhavard7621
      @miriamhavard7621 2 роки тому +2

      @@bevshanks2972 🌺💗

  • @tovetootie860
    @tovetootie860 2 роки тому +4

    well. he's fucking amazing and I'm glad to know there are people like him running about. Thanks Richard for this interview x

  • @kam0406
    @kam0406 2 роки тому +43

    Most really successful comedians dealt with childhood trauma. Many talk freely and open about it and it becomes part of their act. Dave Chappell is one of my favorites. Recently, he's been accused of being anti trans (he's NOT) and there has been a campaign to get him canceled. America has lost its sense of humor and I think more than anything, this is a dangerous place to be. The ability to laugh at what we've been through and at ourselves is powerful. It is healing. Without humor life becomes much heavier than it really needs to be. Life is serious enough as it is! This modern day censorship where we are told to be PC all the time is costing us our sense of humor. Life is fuck#%^ funny and so are the people in it.
    Comedy and comedians just might be the last bastion of freedom left in this world.
    Seriously. I'm not laughing.
    *edited for spelling

    • @miriamhavard7621
      @miriamhavard7621 2 роки тому +1

      Dave Chappelle has always been brilliant comedic artist.

    • @kam0406
      @kam0406 2 роки тому +1

      @@miriamhavard7621 I am speaking of his childhood trauma and the fact he comes from a background with poverty and adversity. He has worked this into his stand up many tines brilliantly.

    • @davespark10
      @davespark10 2 роки тому

      Daves dead. That vril clone is a cheap immitation.

    • @Lavender09-r9i
      @Lavender09-r9i 4 місяці тому

      Americas still young, the only trauma they been thru is sept 11, so toddler dealing w trauma? Still dont know they r going thru it

  • @Heartbeatzofficial
    @Heartbeatzofficial 2 роки тому +6

    I already love this format. Keep em coming 🙌

  • @needsahaircut6
    @needsahaircut6 2 роки тому +13

    I love this already!

  • @macarona3467
    @macarona3467 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Richard ! Great to hear from you again !

  • @jmfs3497
    @jmfs3497 2 роки тому +8

    I'm still feeling stuck in the narcissistic relationship since it developed in the last 5 years at the job I have had for 21 years, but I am trying to pivot away from the rumination, and pivot towards what I want out of the rest of my life. Having some fucking fun again with people I care about sounds nice.

  • @CherryBlossom-rp7fr
    @CherryBlossom-rp7fr 2 роки тому +1

    No idea how I missed this at the time, but what a fascinating, genuinely friendly interview: Great to understand Milo’s background and studies, something which does subtly come across as being different to his peers. So entertaining seeing RG and him swap stories about Liverpool and different school days too.

  • @davewilliams7130
    @davewilliams7130 Рік тому +1

    All of his interviews are full of honesty & highly entertaining

  • @ThomasAT86
    @ThomasAT86 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic interview, thank you very much gentlemen. Actually one that talks about serious things with some intensity but that is also chill and has some laughter in between. Not so heavy which is perfect for me currently!

  • @LittleSisterShotgun
    @LittleSisterShotgun 2 роки тому +6

    For me it's much easier to write out a longer set than a shorter one. I think it's because comedy is a coping response, so the trauma comes flooding out in the form of jokes. Whether it's appropriate or not. Somewhere in my head there's this belief that if I can keep everyone laughing we have better odds to survive.

  • @kellymichelle1255
    @kellymichelle1255 Рік тому

    Just purchased tickets to see Troy in Newcastle in April next year. Looking forward to it 😊

  • @Duckfootdewey
    @Duckfootdewey 11 місяців тому +3

    I see Troy as a very positive, very caring, very encouraging human being. I don’t interpret him as a “insensitive, rigid, dick of a human being”. I was really surprised to hear that take on the character.

  • @CorrinaBettencourt
    @CorrinaBettencourt 2 роки тому

    So real mans keep it coming - love the interview method Richard - you're good at teasing it out while maintaining humor - sheesh we're all blessed to know each other

  • @izabelakonwinskaterapiareg1410
    @izabelakonwinskaterapiareg1410 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant interview!

  • @tanyaknott565
    @tanyaknott565 Рік тому

    Great interview! Nice to be a part of genuine conversation - I put the kettle on twice!

  • @bodymindsoul60
    @bodymindsoul60 2 роки тому +5

    “A delete-able set of software”
    AWESOMENESS 🎯

  • @robertryan6782
    @robertryan6782 2 роки тому +1

    I only looked this up to hear the real voice of Troy/Milo and I'll watch the full thing later on.

  • @janicemurphy4373
    @janicemurphy4373 2 роки тому +1

    RICHARD I LOVE YOUR HAIR CUT YOU ARE SO HANDSOME!!!!!!!🤗👍❤️‍🔥

  • @amberfahr5992
    @amberfahr5992 2 роки тому

    Your voice really came through strongly..so soothing

  • @Primordial_Synapse
    @Primordial_Synapse Рік тому +1

    9:30 "You should suck for a really long time and keep going..."
    Something I never considered but on point.
    Well said.

  • @janed7774
    @janed7774 2 роки тому

    I watched this great interview again... pre Xmas drinks and without the live chat ... 👋👋 Being flippant trying to find the comic edge ... Psychotherapy is a must imo

  • @jennytommos9703
    @jennytommos9703 9 місяців тому +1

    The privately educated ego/attitude thing is 100% armour. In those circles, if you show weakness, you are ridiculed/dismissed/dead. I doubt that they believe they are the smartest, but they have to sound like they are. As Eddie Izzard said, he can spot privately educated people a mile off, due to a specific hardness that the kids are required to adopt.

  • @Lovely_Linda_777
    @Lovely_Linda_777 2 роки тому +1

    For the record Richard, you’re funny AF! 🤣🙌🏻

  • @wordgirl8100
    @wordgirl8100 2 роки тому +8

    I think you have a gift for doing interviews. Sincerely ... I think you have a great sense of timing for when choosing to put out various forms of content. Do you just choose it or do you find people recommend it to you?

  • @toriahennesey
    @toriahennesey 2 роки тому

    I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you both!

  • @shadoll7856
    @shadoll7856 2 роки тому

    Thank you for these insights on the concept of trauma.

  • @mandst5466
    @mandst5466 9 місяців тому +1

    I think that the element of “upper class” characters that we all secretly admire is conversational eloquence. Troy has that in fucking bucket loads innit. 🤣

  • @AslamJais79
    @AslamJais79 2 роки тому

    This is really useful and what a brilliant discussion! Kudos! 🖤👍🏻

  • @mariav188
    @mariav188 2 роки тому

    Wonderful discourse!

  • @ewashortnotsofastandfuriou6947
    @ewashortnotsofastandfuriou6947 2 роки тому

    Very good interview. Thank you both 😊

  • @ruthycantfail
    @ruthycantfail 2 роки тому +1

    Wildly entertaining thank you 😊

  • @Adam-vo7cp
    @Adam-vo7cp 2 роки тому

    What a great talk. Would love to go for a beer with these 2.

  • @longcovidwarrior
    @longcovidwarrior 2 роки тому +3

    “This is where all the healing and guidance will come from…” 🤣

  • @markaudley-thewles5920
    @markaudley-thewles5920 7 місяців тому

    Truly fabulous 🙏🏻👏

  • @royalalloy3471
    @royalalloy3471 2 роки тому

    Such an interesting dive into the British Middle classes and the Middle class male.
    Very intresting.

  • @VonSolo5
    @VonSolo5 2 роки тому

    Fascinating! Thank you.

  • @alessandrajouberteix4663
    @alessandrajouberteix4663 2 роки тому +1

    “What’s hilarious about trauma?’
    The realization that most of the conclusions/assumptions were done by myself…
    If I would not have not taken personal the toxic behaviors around me while growing up, I took it upon me and made it my fault when it had nothing h to do with me.

  • @Abbeye050
    @Abbeye050 2 роки тому +2

    Could Troy Hawke maybe be an outing/personification of Milo McCabe's shadow? And maybe that's why it feels so authentic, because he is actually showing his 'darker' parts as well?

    • @EVERTONFC.
      @EVERTONFC. 2 роки тому

      Believe me you have no idea.

  • @sfoster.23
    @sfoster.23 10 місяців тому

    Finally seeing an interview behind the mask. So interesting!

  • @MOz112
    @MOz112 2 роки тому

    Only became aware of Troy 3 days ago. What a cool guy. Wish I could say I had the same experience when I tried to talk about losing my mum, though. No one gave a fuck.

  • @roymillsjnr5172
    @roymillsjnr5172 2 роки тому

    Great comedian and charicter troy 👍👍

  • @Zelenskyyyyyyyyy
    @Zelenskyyyyyyyyy 7 місяців тому

    He’s hilarious,love him.

  • @LowreyContractorsUK
    @LowreyContractorsUK 2 роки тому

    Excellent thanks lads

  • @janed7774
    @janed7774 2 роки тому +2

    A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...

  • @ShineNoelA
    @ShineNoelA 2 роки тому +1

    Comedy is a serious business.

  • @Freyja888
    @Freyja888 2 роки тому +4

    Using comedy to deal with trauma 👍

  • @carmel-wayfinder5401
    @carmel-wayfinder5401 2 роки тому +2

    Yeah great stuff thoroughly enjoyed the Top Cats banter ⭐ I really believe that humour is of defence mechanism because I know many comedians to have manic depression... Including myself...People always say to me you're so funny... The sad thing about that is mostly I'm relatively serious I'm making serious references
    That quote that says when telling the truth make sure you make people laugh or they will kill you...Says it all for me

  • @alysencameron361
    @alysencameron361 2 роки тому +1

    Alice Miller's work explains the abuse culture being each generation's inheritance. Read her book "Thou Shall NOt Be Aware".

  • @pickle9753
    @pickle9753 8 місяців тому

    How odd…I seen this one already but have zero recollection of it 🤯 im usually good at remembering Richard Grannon vids

  • @eck2x
    @eck2x Рік тому

    What?? Troy/Milo has a degree in Psychology. Makes more sense now. Good job.

  • @lisakaler4121
    @lisakaler4121 2 роки тому

    Yes Richard, you should do a boarding school analysis video. Sounds really funny and sinister.

  • @teresamanuszak4183
    @teresamanuszak4183 2 роки тому

    Thanks we all could use a laugh!

  • @slavenanikolova6260
    @slavenanikolova6260 2 роки тому +1

    It is hard to build up trust with a much younger person, especially if they don't understand you completely, simply because it's hard to relate to the opposite sex, much older person...with all will in the world..., if the client is in their third marriage, fifth business with four kids... meeting just a finished uni young person, half of their age... it would be hard going

  • @elmhurstenglish5938
    @elmhurstenglish5938 Рік тому +1

    Had no idea that was his real voice.

  • @bl00dhoney
    @bl00dhoney 6 місяців тому

    Had no idea he was hiding a delightful south london accent!!

  • @Rolf-farmedfacts-supervisor

    So, hes an educated greeter? Norway here, thisone have a great future😁😁😁

  • @philmcchrystal1670
    @philmcchrystal1670 2 роки тому

    Richard, I think, maybe, you felt this interview was a vehicle to show the world how clever you are, but I think the interview should have been for us finding more about the person behind Troy Hawke, Milo McCabe, please don’t see this as a criticism but as an observation, all the best Richard

  • @MattFRox
    @MattFRox 2 роки тому +4

    What's hilarious about trauma?
    Me: The fact that most of it happens to other people. And I've had a well-above average amount of trauma

  • @craigscott3764
    @craigscott3764 2 роки тому +1

    As per usual…… fucking mint👌

  • @fireice6166
    @fireice6166 2 роки тому

    I loved this. Intelligence is definitely sexy! Thanks for a Monday lift 😁

  • @sallyjane9111
    @sallyjane9111 2 роки тому

    Great interview.

  • @kahlodiego5299
    @kahlodiego5299 2 роки тому +2

    Trauma - always a laugh!

  • @rjflores438
    @rjflores438 2 роки тому +2

    Of the 2 Russells, always preferred Russell Kane to Russell Howard, yes they were similarn in certain ways, but Russell Kanes delivery was far superior than Russell Howards. My favourite British comedian at the moment is Leo Kearse, but he will never be a mainstream television comic like the other 2 because he wont bend the woke bs, and more power to him for that!.

  • @reallyaprilstarr
    @reallyaprilstarr 2 роки тому

    Oversight is called supervision here in the US. And the term is called clinical practicum or internship. I’m finishing mine soon. It changes you more than your clients, honestly. Even if you’re a pretty talented newb. Still a newb.

  • @alexandriaschulz9374
    @alexandriaschulz9374 2 роки тому +4

    I love luHV LOVED-T the conversation but I am genuinely surprised neither of you had a seizure with that out of control EDM Christmas tree. 🎄😵‍💫🎄😵‍💫🎄

  • @orchid6789
    @orchid6789 2 роки тому

    Loved it 🤩

  • @absasAbir
    @absasAbir 2 роки тому

    Bruh that triceps you threw out there so casually at the end....

  • @doctordrabs
    @doctordrabs 2 роки тому +1

    Hi 👋 from Ohio

  • @becky2235
    @becky2235 9 місяців тому

    Wow didn't think you'd cover a comedian no doubt be a interesting video. So weird to see Troy speak like this always wondered how he really sounded lol. Very good point about boxing and comedy. The book trapped in the mirror sounds interesting I've just ordered it. Being open to it seems the first step though if people won't what do you do?

  • @stuartingham1020
    @stuartingham1020 2 роки тому

    A young Frank lampard, and James Dean. He has the looks however with the wit of a young or even an older William Shakespeare. What do i see before me. Not a knife but a cutting edge capable of inflicting humour upon one's body and mind.

  • @crencottrell7849
    @crencottrell7849 2 роки тому

    I recently ended a 4-yr trauma bond with a covert narc couple who smeared me (and even saved a non-threatening message I sent as ammunition in case they needed to go to the authorities).
    My questions are...
    1.) Would I be perceived as weak by them if I reached out to them?
    And
    2.) Why would they unblock me on Instagram a year ago if they just want to stay irreconcilable with me?

    • @phantomkate6
      @phantomkate6 2 роки тому +2

      1. Why do you want to reach out???
      2. If you don't know and none of us has even met this person, then I guess we could take some wild guesses? I'd be happy to but I'm not sure how helpful it would be.

    • @downunderoioi3421
      @downunderoioi3421 2 роки тому +5

      8 billion people on the planet, you have other options.....

  • @classicalnotes539
    @classicalnotes539 2 роки тому

    Totally interesting!

  • @Digger903
    @Digger903 9 місяців тому

    At 38:25 ish he says the character/avatar is the real and authentic Milo, is that true of online trolls too?

  • @zarapolden4759
    @zarapolden4759 2 роки тому

    Oh, come on Richard, you were totally funny! X

  • @justinallingham1674
    @justinallingham1674 2 роки тому +3

    what is a wromg UN?

    • @peachesmcgee4795
      @peachesmcgee4795 2 роки тому

      Means a dodgy,unpleasant person. In the context of teaching here, they're implying someone who perved on the schoolkids.

  • @liverbirdxoxo1984
    @liverbirdxoxo1984 2 роки тому +1

    Milo is boss! Nice one richard x

  • @robnorton9496
    @robnorton9496 Рік тому

    At first I thought he was a one trick, prescipcted pony but when more clips appeared on UA-cam you can see it's definitely not the case. He's a clever as fuck lad looking for that hit from making people laugh and giggle.

  • @paularrowsmith9376
    @paularrowsmith9376 2 роки тому

    Being Board- in school sounds like a nightmare

  • @pixinotdust4925
    @pixinotdust4925 2 роки тому +3

    "But Richie by wifes second cousins pet hamster has died and I have to go to Tallahassee to tickle the undercarriage of a rare Pangolin whilst riding a unicycle dressed in Spiderman pyjamas, may I please have an extension of the offer that is just for me and me alone?"..🤣🤣😜... good start..Hi hi. I just can't LOL.

    • @phantomkate6
      @phantomkate6 2 роки тому

      I got turned into a newt. Do you think he'll make an exception for me?

    • @pixinotdust4925
      @pixinotdust4925 2 роки тому

      @@phantomkate6 Just try your best shot.🤷🏾‍♀️🤣🤣👌
      For information only, the text was from his own email stating that the video above will be available soon, AND that if you attend the upcoming 30 DC you will need to subscribe to the new email list .. Because otherwise you cannot register. See his own text. The perfect introduction to the topic😉

    • @phantomkate6
      @phantomkate6 2 роки тому +1

      @@pixinotdust4925 (I know. It's in the pinned comment as well.)

  • @elisabethkorn17
    @elisabethkorn17 2 роки тому +2

    Supervision. :)

  • @plummetplum
    @plummetplum 3 місяці тому

    Funny man.

  • @OrangeBananaPear
    @OrangeBananaPear Рік тому

    2:59 I know some old blokes who worked in a boarding school they were institutionalised and probably averaged 30 years there. They were also all having an affair with the same matron. Odd setup.