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Jun 11
1h 8m

Creature Classic: Whale of a Tale

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New episodes starting next week! But here's one of my favorite classics dug up from the dirt! 

We’re taking on scary urban legends about animals, and showing you that there’s nothing to fear! Well… okay, maybe there is, but it's not what you think! Join us with special guest Maggie Mae Fish.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zPY_hNdmrgUy8GgrctKEBmwielWQNYfv080KVAxzjDo/edit?usp=sharing

 

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