The official podcast source for author Douglas A.L. Smith where I basically read you my blog that you can also read for yourself on my site at the link below. Or above. Wherever they put it. You know what to do.
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Travel Devil is all about unconventional travel. In a world of mass tourism and cheap flights, your host Clara Francken inspires you to travel differently. This podcast holds space for a conscious and sustainable travel lifestyle. You'll get inspired, you'll laugh, and hear incredible stories from a wide range of guests. Go to @clarafrancken on Instagram to get in touch.
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Husband Father Podcaster.......... 2 Shows Every Week Guests, Preview, Reviews, Predictions & More.
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Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)! Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Ghost stories, lore, myths and legends from haunted Wales. Join author and journalist Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales, The A-Z of Curious Wales etc) - ”arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” - for a fascinating journey through the weird and wonderful history of Cymru and the world. From ’most haunted’ Welsh castles to fairy-filled forests, each episode explores at a di ...
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Blake Wayman was a cop until a criminal syndicate had Blake and his wife killed... there's only one problem: Blake didn't stay dead. Now Wayman is a wheelchair bound P.I. with a gift. He can walk the streets of Underworld City, a purgatory on the banks of the River Styx, run by the mysterious Boatman, teeming with lost souls, spiritual forces, and long dead gangsters. There Wayman searches for his lost love and solves crimes no one else can, bringing justice from beyond the grave... Styx is ...
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Shatterblight Chronicles combines dramatic storytelling with quirky and ridiculous humor to deliver weekly content accessible to those with or without tabletop RPG experience. Join us as we strive to bring an enjoyable, relatable, and unforgettable experience that makes anyone feel like they are at the table with us.
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Join three biology nerds as they take fictional creatures way too seriously and try to figure out how it is they do what they do. If you've ever wondered if vampires need vitamin D, or what a centaur's circulatory system is like, you're in the right place. Rachel, Lee, and Troy heartily debate the biology behind the mythology, the anatomy of aliens, and the facts that make up fantasy in Scienceing Fiction
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17- Solutions for over tourism in Portugal
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How can we visit Portugal in a more sustainable way? Today's guest is the portages Marta Domingues, a founder of eco-projects and a biodiversity activist. Marta explains the problems she faces on a daily basis living in Portugal. Over tourism caused her not to visit Lisbon anymore, taking the bus can take a long time, visiting beautiful beaches wit…
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EP146 The Haunting of Craflwyn: When a dream home becomes a Gothic nightmare | Uncanny apparitions and mysterious sounds in North Wales | Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees
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Could this be one of Wales' most terrifying hauntings? How did a dream home turn into a living nightmare? Why did its residents retreat to the kitchen, and who—or what—joined them there? Join Mark Rees as he delves into the spine-tingling haunting of Craflwyn Hall, a National Trust property nestled in the shadow of Eryri's (Snowdonia’s) peaks. Was …
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Episode 144 - Shit's About to Hit the Fanatics
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The party keeps their push ahead through the sunken halls of the Borrowed Deep, encountering more fanatical followers of the entity known as Xarthaghol. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblight…
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I Sit Down And Talk About AFC Projections, NFL Late Signings And Trades, Eagles 53 Man Projection. College Football & Much More.
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Debunking Historic Building Myths with James Wright
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James Wright (Triskele Heritage), is an award winning buildings archaeologist. He has two decades professional experience of ferreting around in people’s cellars, hunting through their attics and digging up their gardens. He hopes to find meaningful truths about how ordinary and extraordinary folk lived their lives in the mediaeval period. James is…
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Episode 143 - Welcome to the Crab Break
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Heading down a long, narrow hallway, the party is greeted by several aquatic monstrosities at a cross-section junction. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast
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The Folklore of Garden Birds: Blackbirds, Sparrows, Wrens & Robins
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It's often easy to overlook what we see every day, or at least regularly. Perhaps that's why we overlook our humble garden birds in favour of majestic eagles or mischievous ravens as our favourite birds. Yet the commonality of these small, yet often noisy, birds explains why there is a comparative dearth of folklore about them. Compared to other bi…
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16- Red flags for WILDLIFE safari & volunteer tourism w/ Margreen
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Many tourists prefer fun facts and experiences over the heavy truths of wildlife conservation, leading to a tourism model that often neglects the needs of the animals and the environment. What are green flags and red flags of wildlife safaris? Where is a volunteer's money actually going? ... Margarita Samsonova, an unconventional GREENfluencer and …
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Episode 142 - Having a Sea Devil of a Time
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The party continues fighting against the frenzied attacks of several sea devils deep inside the Borrowed Deep. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast
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The Folklore of Birds of Prey: Companions and Competition
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Birds of prey have an interesting relationship to humans, having been both competing predators and avian companions for leisure pursuits. They've provided omens through the practice of augury, or divination by flight pattern. They appear in heraldic badges or become associated with deities in mythology. But they also have links with ordinary people…
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Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura
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Thersa Matsuura, an American author living in Japan, explores lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture, folklore, superstitions, and myths. Fluent in Japanese, she uses her research to write stories and for her podcast Uncanny Japan. She's also the author of The Book of Japanese Folklore, which explores a range of spirits, monsters, and yokai for J…
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Episode 141 - Furiosity Instilled the Cat
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Garric has another flashback of his past while the party rests after a day of exploration. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast
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I Shoot The Breeze With Chris, We Talk Sports, Wrestling News, We Preview Summerslam And Does Roman Return? So Much More.
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The Folklore of Aquatic Birds of Cliffs, Lakes and Rivers
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Few watery scenes are quite complete without birds in the picture. Ducks drifting across a country pond. Gulls wheeling in the sky above the beach, before they divebomb an unsuspecting tourist for their chips. Kingfishers flashing along a river, a bright dazzle of colour against the water. They're so much a part of the scenery that aquatic birds ha…
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15- Bikepacking or Workpacking? Home Office on your Bicycle w/ Gunnar Fehlau
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Bikepacking or work 'n holiday? Mix both to get workpacking. This week's guest decided to leave his office and make it mobile. Gunnar Fehlau started working from his e-cargobike, as he calls it "workpacking". Gunnar shares tips on how to start your own bicycle touring workpack journey and explains how his start wasn't the best. Our host Clara Franc…
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EP145 Demon House of Gower: Dark secrets of the "Village of the Dead" | Paranormal Swansea and Gower | Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees
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What dark secrets lie in this picturesque corner of Wales? Why was it once known as the 'village of the dead'? And what horrifying events drove a family to the brink of despair in the mid-seventeenth century? Journey to the breath-taking Gower Peninsula to uncover the terrifying tale of the Demon House of Gower. Explore the mysterious and malevolen…
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I Shoot The Breeze On Whats Been Going On In Sports, Eagles, Yankees & Much More, Training Camp Reports And Schedule Projections.
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Entering a tomb chamber in the Borrowed Deep, the party awakens two angry and restless inhabitants. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast
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Sunderland Ghost Stories: Grey Ladies, Serial Killers and Poltergeists
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Sunderland began life as three separate settlements on the River Wear. A fishing village called 'Soender-land', or land that is cut asunder' existed by 1100. By the 18th century, Sunderland had replaced Wearmouth, and that's why we still call it Sunderland now. In the past, Sunderland has exported coal, lime, alum, ropes, glass, and pottery. Sunder…
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Witches and Witch Trials with Marion Gibson
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Marion Gibson writes accurate, engaging books about witches and magic in history. She’s been interested in witches for over thirty years, since she read the words of women accused of witchcraft in Elizabethan England. Why were they accused of crimes they didn’t commit? And why did they confess? Marion’s books tell the stories of these women and the…
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Pushing down a hall, past two magically sealed doors they now have the sigil stone to access, the party confronts fish-like humanoid creatures blocking their path. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblight…
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Carlisle Legends: Ghosts, Secret Tunnels, and The Cursing Stone
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Carlisle began life as Luguvalium, a Roman settlement that grew out of the fort on the site. It was the capital of an ancient British kingdom. Both Vikings and Saxons captured the city. Over time, it took on strategic importance for its location near the Scottish border. But with so many clashes between the Scots and the English, not to mention the…
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I Shoot The Breeze With Chris, We Talk Rhea Ripley Return, Bloodline, Roman & Jimmy Returning, Money In The Bank, Dynamite & More
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The party continues their fight with the aquatic denizens of the Borrowed Deep while searching for a sigil to unlock a magical door. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast
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Devils, Cats, Tiny Streets & Witches: York Folklore At Its Best
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While York is often considered one of England's most haunted cities, other strange and unusual tales lurk in its narrow snickleways. There are stories of premature burial, printer's devils, cats that are either lucky or cursed, depending on your perspective, highwaymen, and an inevitable tale of witchcraft. Let's find out more in this week's episod…
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14- Why I should stop my sea shell collection and feeding the birds
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Responsible travel means that we need to be aware of our impact. And to say that this conversation is a wake up call, is an understatement. Today's guest Praneetha Monipi explains all the do's and don'ts when touching nature. The goal is to keep the biodiversity alive. What is the real impact of our seashell collection? Why is rock-stacking not a g…
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The party moves forward down several long, narrow halls only to open the door to another chamber, triggering a hazardous trap set by the denizens of the Borrowed Deep. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblight…
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I Shoot The Breeze With Chris, We Talk About Storylines, Clash At The Castle, Forbidden Door We Also Preview Money In The Bank & What Could Happen Here To Summerslam & More.
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The Dark Side of Sheffield Folklore: Spectres and River Spirits
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There is much of the strange and haunting in Sheffield's folklore. Does that make it a haunted place? There are stories of water gods in the River Don, demanding annual sacrifices, boggards in boggard lane, spectral visions of highwaymen, ghosts, and even Spring-Heeled Jack! Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the …
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EP144 Macabre Mysteries of Swansea Castle: Unexplained Death and Shadow People | Paranormal Swansea and Gower | Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees
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What connects Gothic ghost stories, Dylan Thomas, Frankenstein, Swansea Castle, and shadow people that don't rest easy? Swansea Castle is a site brimming with contradictions and untold stories. Is it haunted or unhaunted? Easy or challenging for ghost hunters? Discover why this iconic landmark, steeped in history and surrounded by folklore, defies …
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Moving into the next floor of the flooded Borrowed Deep, the party confronts a humanoid man with translucent skin, blocking their path forward. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast
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Blake and his friends return from Gateway City for a final showdown with Xander the Enigma, with only one chance to save Underworld City. and the world up top.
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After the final, reality shaking killing in Underworld City, each world on the bank of the River Styx teeters on the brink of catastrophe. Out of options, Blake is forced to go further than he ever has before... down the river to lands beyond the Underworld.
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The escape of Collin Morrow and a shocking death send the entire team up top into a tailspin, and force Blake and Conrad to face a deadly labyrinth in Underworld City as a last chance to save a soul and find a clue that can help them thwart their powerful adversary. Presented in Dolby Atmos for a premium listening experience.…
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With new suspect Collin Morrow suddenly behind bars, Blake and company finally feel like they have enough breathing room to track down the source of the deadly weapon in Underworld City... a mission that will force Blake to team up with the unlikeliest crew of allies he's ever assembled. Presented in Dolby Atmos for a premium listening experience.…
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Rue Folklore: Warding off Poison, Plague and Pestilence
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Rue was cultivated in England for its medicinal use, having been introduced by the Romans! It appears in folk remedies to ward off evil spirits, poison, and plague, It also works in prophecy and hexes. Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/rue-fo…
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Episode 135 - Chuul Me Twice, Maim On Thee
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The party heads back down to face the chuuls again, ready this time and with the formidable crocodile, Scar, in tow. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast
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St John's Wort: The Folk Magic of the Midsummer Plant
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St John's Wort often flowers around Midsummer's Day, or the Feast of St John, hence its strong links with St John. It's one of the most important plants in European folk magic! It's used for protection, warding off nightmare, and even love divination. Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on…
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Episode 134 - When You Wish Upon a Scar
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After escaping the monstrous chuul and heading back to the surface to regroup, Stretch mourns the loss of Bernice while asking for his goddess Fiadwyn's favor in sending him a new companion to aid them party in their dive. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us o…
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Romanian and Irish Fairy Lore with Daniela Simina
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Daniela Simina is native of Romania, granddaughter of a Fairy Seer and medicine woman. She became acquainted with fairies through the local lore and folklore and through direct personal experience. Daniela teaches courses, classes, and workshops on various modalities of energetic rebalancing and of course, fairies. She is the author of Where Fairie…
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Lemon Balm Folklore: Sweet Smells & Folk Remedies
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Lemon balm, or Melissa officinalis, is a member of the Lamiaceae family, along with mint, rosemary, marjoram, sage, basil, and lavender. Its popular name comes from the fact the leaves smell of lemon when crushed. In contemporary witchcraft, balm makes a popular ingredient in incense used for healing, reducing grief, or boosting the memory. It's al…
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With Montrose itching to arrest Blake, the team follows the thinnest lead, which takes Blake and Conrad to the dark and strange Underworld Zoo... Presented in Dolby Atmos for a premium listening experience.
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With bodies starting to pile up on both sides of the river, Hattie takes Montrose on a visit to a powerful ally up top, while Blake seeks out an old enemy in Underworld City, hoping for answers... Presented in Dolby Atmos for a premium listening experience.
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With Police Commissioner Madeline Montrose breathing down Blake's neck up top, Hattie follows a breadcrumb she hopes will point toward the real suspect. Meanwhile, the Boatman extends an invitation to discuss the mysterious death in Underworld City, which Blake accepts for his own vengeful purposes. Presented in Dolby Atmos for a premium listening …
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Since saving the city from the Black Rose, Blake Wayman has drifted away from the spotlight and Underworld City, and back toward some bad habits, until two murder cases come calling with his name all over them. One up top... the other across the River Styx. Presented in Dolby Atmos for a premium listening experience.…
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Episode 133 - Chuul Me Once, Maim On You
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The party desperately tries to fend off the dangerous chuul and save Stretch and Bernice. Check out our Patreon https://patreon.com/TheShatterblightChronicles Follow us on Instagram @shatterblightchronicles Check us out on Twitter @shatterblightBy The Shatterblight Chronicles | A TTRPG Podcast
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KYRIE REVENGE ? Or Boston
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I Talk About Whats Been Going On The Past Two Months Plus NHL Stanley Cup Finals & NBA Finals. Eagles & More.
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I Shoot The Breeze With Chris, We Talk About This Week Of Wrestling Plus Battleground Preview & More.
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I Sit Down With Chris And We Talk About What Happened In WWE, Double Or Nothing & King And Queen Of The Ring Review & More.
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Poppy Folklore: The Symbol of Sleep, Death, War, and…Love?
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Poppy folklore isn't just full of Remembrance Sunday or sleep charms. It even has links to love and honouring the dead! Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/poppy-folklore/ Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://ww…
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