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Oct 2023
29m 30s

October 23

Ffern
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In October's episode we visit a 'ghost' island, explore the history of trick or treating, and hunt for mushrooms and dryads in the woods. Hedgehogs and frogs are preparing for their winter sleeps, and Gwilym sings 'Y wasgod goch', the red waistcoat - the spookiest song he knows. 'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern in collaboration with the n ... Show More
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