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Jun 23
1h 2m

THE HIPPIE BABYSITTER BABY ROAST

CHELSEY WEBER-SMITH
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Have you ever heard the urban legend about the babysitter who takes LSD and accidentally bakes a baby in the oven believing it to be a raw turkey? For this Urban Legends Hotline episode, we will explore the possible origins of and the meaning behind this piece of 1960s folklore. Become a Patron⁠⁠ to support our show and get early ad-free episodes and bonu ... Show More
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