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Mar 2023

27m 45s

Episode 223: Worlds Collide

About this episode

There are a lot of well-worn tales in the world of folklore. But there are some truly astonishing—and frightening—stories waiting for us just off the path, hidden away in the shadows.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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