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Sep 2023
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S4E37: Urban Myths, Legends & Folklore

Christopher M. Chandler, Kris Schauer
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Have you ever wondered what goes bump in the night in the U.S. or the cultural and majestical icons that Americans generally think about? Then you have to listen to this episode where Kris and I discuss urban legends, mythical figures and digital folklore that is prevalent throughout the context of the U.S.!
 
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