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Jul 2024
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Legends 31: Slither

Aaron Mahnke
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Some legends are harder to find, often requiring us to dig a little deeper. Thankfully, the stories we’re looking for are right under our feet.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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