Best Fairport Podcasts (2024)

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Nick Drake special featuring The Chad Mitchell Trio, The Millennium & Fred Neil with Cally Callomon and Richard Morton Jack 1:30:34

10M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Musician, label boss, designer and manager of the Nick Drake estate, Cally Callomon and Richard Morton Jack, author of the recently published Nick Drake : The Life, join host Jim Irvin to select albums they think should be better known. The records discussed in this episode are: Mighty Day On Campus by The Chad Mitchell Trio (1961), Begin by The Mi…

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You're Not On The Christmas List. Special episode with Andy Miller, Andrew Male and our alternative bumper Xmas playlist. 1:43:04

1y ago1:43:04

1:43:04

Writers, critics and owners of pullovers, Andrew Male and Andy Miller come a-wassailing into view bearing audible gifts for us all, a festive album they deem under-celebrated and lots of neatly wrapped songs to decorate a Yuletide playlist of alternative crackers, curated by host Jim Irvin. They also read out some terrible jokes and discuss bygone …

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Randy, The Sundays & The Jayhawks, with Ian Winwood and Nick Duerden 1:17:48

1+ y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Host Jim Irvin is joined by the authors of two of 2022's most intriguing music books, Ian Winwood (Bodies) and Nick Duerden (Exit Stage Left). The albums up for discussion are: Randy - Randy The Band (2005), The Sundays - Reading, Writing & Arithmetic (1990) and The Jayhawks - Sound Of Lies (1997) We also take a deep dive into Ian and Nick's books …

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Billy Mackenzie, Fairport Convention & Renaissance with Maria McKee and Jo Kendall 1:24:48

2y ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Jim Irvin is joined by two more bringers of undervalued joy: country-punk pioneer with a thousand years of LA heritage, and creator of one of the show's favourite albums, Maria McKee, and long-time staffer of Prog magazine, Jo Kendall. The albums up for discussion are: Billy Mackenzie - Transmission Impossible (2004), Fairport Convention - Fairport…

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Joan Armatrading, John Cale & Bergen White with Kevin Brennan MP and Tom Gray 1:19:38

2y ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Jim Irvin is joined in this episode by Kevin Brennan, the labour MP for Cardiff West, guitarist in parliamentary rock band MP4 and a solo artist in his own right, and Tom Gray, member of Gomez and founder of the #BrokenRecord campaign for fairer payments to musicians by streaming services. The albums up for discussion are: Joan Armatrading - Joan A…

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John Martyn, Bram Stoker & Willie Bobo with Phil Manzanera and Matt Berry 1:25:10

2y ago1:25:10

1:25:10

Host Jim Irvin invites two more guests to discuss albums that never make those lists of the all-time greats. Here he's joined by Roxy Music's textural guitar wizard, Phil Manzanera and comic actor and much-admired lone-wolf musician, Matt Berry. The albums under discussion are: John Martyn - One World (1978); Bram Stoker - Heavy Rock Spectacular (1…

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Doris, Manuel Göttsching and Johnny Harris with Bill Brewster and Partha Banerjea 1:24:13

2y ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Jim Irvin and guests select and discuss some under-appreciated albums. In this episode: DJ and co-author of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, Bill Brewster and consultant paediatric psychiatrist and survivor of the Battle of Lewisham, Partha Banerjea. The albums in this episode are: Doris - Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby? (1970), Manual …

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Patty Griffin, The Feelies & Fleetwood Mac with Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney 1:21:36

2y ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Joining host Jim Irvin to select an underrated album they treasure are American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch and one half of The Black Keys, Patrick Carney. The albums in this episode are Patty Griffin - Flaming Red (1996), The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms (1980) and Fleetwood Mac - Mystery To Me (1973). Also discussed: growing up dreaming of music…

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Alan Hull, Jellyfish and Paul Desmond with Chris Ingham and Ben Wardle 1:30:10

2+ y ago1:30:10

1:30:10

Jim Irvin and guests select and discuss under-appreciated albums. In this episode: celebrated jazz pianist and author of The Rough Guide To The Beatles, Chris Ingham, and Ben Wardle, author of A Perfect Silence, a new biography of Talk Talk's Mark Hollis. Albums in this episode are: Alan Hull - Pipedream (1973), Jellyfish - Spilt Milk (1993), Paul …

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Ian Dury, The Comsat Angels & Bryan Ferry with Simon Reynolds and David Stubbs 1:29:25

2+ y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Guests Simon Reynolds and David Stubbs join host Jim Irvin to share some undervalued records they love. The albums in this episode are: Ian Dury & the Blockheads - Do It Yourself (1979), The Comsat Angels - Waiting For A Miracle (1980) and Bryan Ferry - Boys & Girls (1985). Also discussed: is vinyl a good format, how to be an angst-wracked teenage …

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#26 Mr. David Thering 27:13

2+ y ago27:13

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Mr. David Thering was a long time Social Studies teacher at Minerva Deland who became famous for his mantra such as "Excuses are the nails that build our house of failure." Listen to hear the backstories on his pearls of wisdom, his keys to teaching success and why he loves Fairport and will stay here until his "demise"! CORRECTIONS: The freshman c…

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Spanky & Our Gang, 10,000 Maniacs and The Smoke with Carl Magnus Palm and Peter Paphides. 1:19:48

2+ y ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Jim Irvin's guests in this episode are world-renowned ABBA expert and chronicler, Carl Magnus Palm, and award-winning memoirist, author of Broken Greek and founder of Perturbed fanzine, Peter Paphides, back for more because the chance to discuss ABBA was in the air. The albums in this episode are: Anything You Choose b/w Without Rhyme Or reason by …

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Paul McCartney, The Phantom Band and Cocteau Twins, with Jude Rogers and Eamonn Forde 1:13:29

2+ y ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Jim Irvin's guests in this episode are esteemed writers about the power of music and the power behind it. Jude Rogers has been an editor and writer at large for many publications. Her recent Radio 4 series, A Life In Music traced the way music interacts with, and supports, us at various times in our lives. Her book expanding on this premise, The So…

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Brad, Pilot & China Crisis with Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor aka Sodajerker 1:11:57

3y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Ten years ago two friends who met at school on Merseyside started a podcast interviewing their songwriting heroes. Sodajerker On Songwriting has grown into one of the best and most popular music podcasts out there. On the occasion of their 10th anniversary, its creators have dropped by to share some of their favourite overlooked music with host Jim…

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Neil Ardley, Stackridge & Jack Bruce with Andy Miller and Jonathan Coe 1:19:59

3y ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Author! Author! A literary special with authors Jonathan Coe and Andy Miller joining host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums in this episode are A Symphony Of Amaranths by Neil Ardley, The Man In The Bowler Hat by Stackridge and Harmony Row by Jack Bruce. Also discussed, The Crusaders, The Wombles, ambivalence …

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Gastr del Sol, Punishment of Luxury & Jorge Ben, with Field Music 1:16:00

3y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Guests Peter & David Brewis, otherwise known as Field Music join host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums are: Camoufleur by Gastr del Sol, Laughing Academy by Punishment of Luxury & Ben by Jorge Ben. Also discussed in the show: how a track off the White Album provided a template for their band, the family recor…

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Bobby Charles, Bob Weir & Family with David Hepworth and Mark Ellen 1:26:15

3y ago1:26:15

1:26:15

Guests David Hepworth and Mark Ellen join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Bobby Charles : Bobby Charles (1972), Ace : Bob Weir (1972) and Bandstand : Family (1972). This is an extended bumper summer special featuring an in-episode round of Dave and Mark's ever popular Stackwaddy game. A daring …

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Prefab Sprout, Odyssey & Maria McKee with Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram 1:13:49

3y ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Guests Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Prefab Sprout's Crimson/Red (2013), Odyssey's Odyssey (1977) and Life is Sweet by Maria McKee (1996). Also discussed: Running a record label. The changing way we listen to music. Are records actually finished until an…

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Donovan, Nada Surf & The London Jazz Four with Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack. 1:10:50

3+ y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Guests Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Donovan's For Little Ones (1967), Nada Surf's Let Go (2003) and Take A New Look At The Beatles by The London Jazz Four (1967). Also discussed: Nick Drake, Geoff Love's important impact on both guests, The Beat's Jus…

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#25 Kim Dooher 32:02

3+ y ago32:02

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On the night Kim took her nine month-old daughter, Vivian, to the hospital, she thought it would be just a quick stay. She never imagined that she and her husband would learn that their baby had Type 1 Diabetes - extremely rare in such a young child. Find out: The process of diagnosing Vivian with Type 1 Diabetes What day-to-day life is like for th…

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#24: Angie Czerkas 33:10

5+ y ago33:10

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Angie was always curious about her mother's ancestry. Her mother was adopted at the age of five and never knew the identity of her own parents. But after December 8th, 2009, when Angie's mom passed away from cancer at 5 am - and then Angie's own first child was born before the day ended -- she became determined to discover who she was and who was a…

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#23: Casey Daggett 31:34

6y ago31:34

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Casey Daggett is one of Fairport's strongest mothers! Two years ago, her daughter, Zoey, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and they have been fighting for Zoey the whole time. Hear all about: The whirlwind experience of learning Zoey had cancer Their experiences seeking treatment (including traveling to Germany) How Casey's bodypump grou…

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#22 --Don Santini 31:56

6+ y ago31:56

31:56

Coach Don Santini (Class of '57) is the amazingly successful coach who lead the Fairport Football Team to seven Section 5 Class AAA Titles between 1975-1992. Find out: The ONE game he would like a "re-do" His personal game day rituals How do get kids "fired up" What's his ringtone today . . . Why he thinks he retired too early Thank you to TK's Piz…

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#21: Maureen Aguglia 22:56

6+ y ago22:56

22:56

Maureen Aguglia was an award winning bartender and restaurant manager when she had a near death experience that motivated her to completely change her life. This episode is PACKED with inspiring and interesting stories from Maureen's life! Find out: How a trip to her dentist almost turned deadly How Maureen copes and thrives with dyslexia What she …

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#20: Nate Romagnola 18:56

6+ y ago18:56

18:56

When Nate Romagnola (FHS Class of 1999) took a summer job mowing lawns and tending mausoleums, he never dreamed he would end up as the Vice President of White Haven Cemetery someday! Find out: How a city planner became a burial planner! Why planning a funeral is a lot like planning a wedding . . . Latest burial trends (yes, it's a real thing!) How …

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#19: Dave Paddock 25:05

6+ y ago25:05

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Dave Paddock was the principal of Fairport High School from 1995 - 2008 and quickly became known as a beloved administrator who connected with students and the community. Find out: Why his own high school experience was traumatic Why he decided to learn the names of the entire graduating class each year Dave's experiences being a principal in the i…

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#18: Tim Slisz 24:17

7y ago24:17

24:17

Tim Slisz is one of those people quietly working behind the scenes, influencing so many aspects of Fairport life. He works at Johanna Perrin as a sixth grade teacher, serves as a Village Trustee and is active in Church of the Assumption. He's everywhere! Find out: What he thinks grades tell you about a student His dreams for the Village of Fairport…

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#17: Tim Soudan 21:17

7+ y ago21:17

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Tim Soudan grew up playing lacrosse in his backyard with a stick his parents finally got him for Christmas in seventh grade. After playing in high school and college, he made Team USA and won the World Championships in 1994 and 1998. He played lacrosse professionally for the Boston Blazers, the Rochester Knighthawks and the Rochester Rattlers. He i…

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#16: Max Erickson 11:15

7+ y ago11:15

11:15

Max Erickson moved across the country this year to Fairport. What's it like to move to Fairport as a junior in high school? Hear all about: What helped make Max's transition to Fairport so much easier How the first day of school went during lunch What he thinks about FHS His advice for anyone moving anywhere!…

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#15: McCarthy Tents and Events with Sean McCarthy 16:07

7+ y ago16:07

16:07

Sean McCarthy (FHS Class of '98) went to college to become a social studies teacher. Never did he imagine he'd plunk down all his savings and start his own tent and event company years later! Find out all about: The biggest thing that goes wrong at weddings The advice he'd give everyone when planning a wedding How he feels about working with his wi…

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#14: The Inn on Church with Pam Renfro 14:55

8y ago14:55

14:55

Pam Renfro and Angela Herrald were neighbors chatting in their driveways before they decided to dive into a new venture: Open a Bed and Breakfast in the village of Fairport! Hear all about: How a former youth-minister and an athropologist make the perfect team The "Harry Potter Room" under the stairs The vast amount of historical records about the …

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#13: Ghost Walks of Fairport with Ron Roberts 13:39

8y ago13:39

13:39

Just in time for Halloween - Ron Roberts previews some of the ghost stories of the Village of Fairport. Hear all about: Which historical home might host thirty different spirits! How Ron found out about all these stories How to get a spot on this FREE Ghost Walk before the season ends If Ron believes in ghosts . . .…

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#12: Mrs. J of the Fairport Public Library 15:53

8y ago15:53

15:53

Amy Joslyn (Mrs. J) wanted to be the first female president, and then a criminal lawyer and a host of other things before she started working in the children's section of a library and realized that it was "magical"! Hear Mrs. J's journey of becoming a librarian, tips for reading with kids, her loooooong commute, what makes her cranky, and her favo…

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#11: Fairport Brewing Company with Tim Garman 19:08

8y ago19:08

19:08

The Fairport Brewing Company (FBC) transformed the corner of Church and Main Streets into the coolest place to be any night of the week! Drive by and you'll see a food truck and hear great tunes from the live music out on the patio. Behind all of it is Tim Garman -- owner of the Fairport Brewing Company! Hear all about: The ghost that haunts the FB…

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#10: Marty Cardona - case worker for over 2,500 adoptions 18:28

8y ago18:28

18:28

Marty Cardona might be the busiest woman in Fairport! Hear all about: How she became an adoption case worker and helped place over 2,500 children with adoptive couples How a magazine article started her on her own journey of adopting two children from Korea What kept her sane while raising six young kids How adoption proceedings have changed over t…

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#9: Chris Dudley - How YMCA Summer Camp Shaped His Life 11:36

8y ago11:36

11:36

It's summer camp time, and this episode we hear from Fairport alumn, Chris Dudley, about how he went from going to sleep-away summer camp as an eight-year old kid, to working as a counselor and eventually continuing his career at the YMCA today! It was so awesome to hear how Brotherhood & Sisterhood Week, working at The Lampion at FHS and teachers …

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#8: Brian Lilly -- great nordic skiier, amazing coach! 18:32

8y ago18:32

18:32

Fairport alumn, Brian Lilly (class of '98), STILL holds the record for the mile at FHS! After an impressive career competing in nordic skiing at some of the highest levels, including the Olympic Training Center, two Olympic Trials, the Junior World Championships, and the US Military Biathlon, he retired in 2003 and expanded his career to coaching. …

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#7: The Rotating Christmas Tree with Pete Hartman 8:57

8y ago8:57

8:57

Everyone loves seeing the revolving Christmas tree on South Main Street each Christmas season. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about this Fairport icon, including: Why Pete Hartman built it for his prom back in the 1950's How he keeps the wires from getting tangled Exactly how fast it revolves Why his house was painted pink for decades!…

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#6: Rich Greene -- the Singing Principal of Jefferson Avenue School 13:59

8y ago13:59

13:59

Who drops out of college, competes on Star Search back in the 80s, writes a song about mashed potatoes and ends up being a beloved Fairport Principal?! Rich Greene! Hear about his personal journey as well as the background behind how Jefferson Avenue won the Spirit Award at the Homecoming Spectacular Event last October. SPOILER: He thinks he cheate…

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#5: Foraging for food along the Erie Canal with April Jordan 7:25

8y ago7:25

7:25

April Jordan has perfected the art of foraging for food along the Erie Canal. Want to know how which part of a cattail you can eat? How to make acorn flour? Where to find the best berries? Should you eat ferns raw or cooked? Listen and find out! SPOILER ALERT: You know that bambooish looking plant? You can eat that too!…

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#4: Fairport Crew Club with Bruce Weick 14:31

8y ago14:31

14:31

Everyone loves seeing the Fairport Crew Club out on the canal! What started as handful of teenagers in 1999 has grown to a team of over 100 kids! Hear all about: How the canal water is PERFECT for crew (who knew?!) How Bruce Weick gets the inside scoop about when the canal will fill in the spring If ducks get in the way The HUGE winter training fac…

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#3: Julie Stolze and Red Bird Market 11:18

8y ago11:18

11:18

Ever wanted to do something completely different with your life? Julie Stolze was a stay-at-home mom, until her youngest was in 8th grade, and then decided to try something totally new! Hear all about what surprised her about owning a small business, how she unwinds in her little red convertible bug (!!!), the people who cheered her along the way a…

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#2: Christina Bancroft and her frozen embryo transfer 22:15

8y ago22:15

22:15

In Episode Two, I chat with Fairport resident, Christina Bancroft. She and her husband struggled with infertility for eight years before undergoing a frozen embryo transfer using donor eggs. Hear all about their journey from fertility treatments arriving at their doorstep, to what kept them strong and sane during those years, and how they eventuall…

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#1: Tony Keil of TK's Pizzeria 18:43

8y ago18:43

18:43

Tony Keil started TK's Pizzeria in 1975 and the rest is history! Learn about: How Tony got started Why he ALWAYS smells like pizza What he bought with his first paycheck as a teenager And a whole lot more!

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Episode 16 48:28

14+ y ago48:28

48:28

The thrilling conclusion to Ravenwood. Thanks for listening! (Chapters 38, 39, 40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nathan Lowell | Scribl

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Episode 15 30:56

14+ y ago30:56

30:56

Tanyth has second thoughts about continuing her quest. The villageprepares for the Winter Solstice celebration. (Chapter 36, 37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nathan Lowell | Scribl

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Episode 14 38:28

14+ y ago38:28

38:28

Life in the village returns to normal and they prepare for winter. Tanyth has a troubling dream. (Chapter 33, 34, 35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nathan Lowell | Scribl

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Episode 13 37:56

14+ y ago37:56

37:56

Tanyth recovers slowly and moves back into Mother Alderton's hut. Frank has some unusual opinions. (Chapter 30, 31, 32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nathan Lowell | Scribl

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Episode 12 42:26

14+ y ago42:26

42:26

The situation with Birchwood comes to a head with fatal consequences. (Chapter 27, 28, 29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nathan Lowell | Scribl

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Episode 11 42:17

14+ y ago42:17

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The village tries to recover from the latest catastrophe, and Tanyth suggests they fort up for protection. (Chapters 24, 25, 26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nathan Lowell | Scribl

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