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Jan 2025
59m 44s

400: Celtic folklore: The Baddies

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
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👸 Our princess is in another castle! 👸

Two stories from Ireland where it's unclear who the villain is...and how it might just be among the people we least suspect.

😈 The creature: le cheval Bayard

A horse who just wants to make you feel bad about your riding ability...and also destroy your marriage.

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🎵 Music Credits

  • "Intrinsic Pace" by Blue Dot Sessions
  • "Gene's Waltz" by Blue Dot Sessions

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