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Mar 2025
24m 24s

Of Mice and Mensch

Starglow Media / Wondery
About this episode

Today's story is a Daniel Hinds original, inspired by a Japanese fable. Momo the mouse is looking for a husband, but not just any husband, she wants to marry the very strongest around. Follow along on her journey to find the very strongest husband.


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