Best Brit and Yank Podcasts (2024)

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E15 | Things you didn't know about Deep Space 9 | Education Systems | Should you build a G4 Epic Ship in STFC? 1:22:39

11d ago1:22:39

1:22:39

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 15! Puttz is now an official member of the panel here on the podcast and we are delighted to have him!!! Please remember to follow the show on your podcast platform so all new episodes drop onto your favourite app automatically when released! Social Links www.itslewb.com - Become a member to support the…

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The Cottingley Fairies Exposed: Beyond Photos and Fakes 53:16

13d ago53:16

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Simon and Chris focus in on the new collection of essays on The Cottingley Fairy Photographs, developing the psychic experiences that inspired the images. The two clash over Elsie and Frances’s personalities, recounting Frances’s sightings of “little men” and Elsie’s run ins with a ghost family haunting her own home. They also trade blows over Cott…

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E14 | The 'BADmirals' of Trek | The British Monarchy | Discussing Kirks in STFC 1:02:39

27d ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 14! With returning special guest Putzz, and a brand new member of the panel joins us, kkc - with a very unique perspective to offer!! Social Links www.itslewb.com - Become a member to support the ongoing creation of this podcast - and have your name read at the end of each show! Here you can also access…

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E13 | Time travel in TNG | Yanks Get no holidays | Loops we hate or ignore in STFC 1:22:40

1M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 13! With returning special guest Putzz!! We're back after my Holiday, which is a topic of discussion in Freedom and reason, where we discuss how different time off from work is so different across the pond! We also discuss the polarising subject of time travel episode in Trek, focusing on The Next Gener…

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Dead Famous: Celebrity Ghosts from Mary Queen of Scots to Michael Jackson 43:48

2M ago43:48

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From Tinseltown to Windsor: tales of mysterious encounters with James Dean, Rudolph Valentino, Elvis Presley, Lord Byron (in Florida), Elizabeth the first and second! Does the late Princess Diana visit her butler in Cheshire to console him? Has Marilyn Monroe reincarnated to marry the ghost of Michael Jackson? Are these tulpas, “real” ghostly encou…

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3rd party problems! 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

Brit and Yank discussing the latest scandals surrounding Taiwan's People's Party Chairman, Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je.By Brit and Yank

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Presidential Bingo and Taiwan Buzzwords 25:02

2M ago25:02

25:02

Welcome back, Brit and Yank! Today, the dynamic duo discussed the upcoming US election and what each party is saying about Taiwan, Xiamen University's shadow government suggestion for post-invasion Taiwan and much more!By Brit and Yank

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Fairies, Nereids and Trolls: Welcome to the Social Supernatural 43:01

3M ago43:01

43:01

Simon has just published a book on European fairies, trolls, and other supernatural creatures, who like humans live in societies: going to war, dancing, seducing, holding weddings and funerals, burying the elderly alive.... Looking at beliefs from Ireland to Ukraine and from Iceland to the Balkans, Simon and Chris debate the merits of trying to cla…

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E12 | Dreaming of your own Starship | UK vs US Slang words | Valuable STFC Officer sets 1:21:44

2M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 12! With returning special guest Putzz!! Today we enter Fantasy land and the team discuss which Star Trek Ships they would want to build first for their own personal use, and why! Slang term used accross the ponds differ alot!! is a quiz format we discuss the differences. We break down our favourite off…

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E11 | Too Many Picards? | Driving on the right side (the Left) | Greatest Engineers in Trek! 1:10:17

3M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 11! With special guest Putzz!! Today we dive into the array of Picards available in game. What do they do? and how do we use them in 2024!. This had to come up at some point, but which side of the road is the correct side to drive on? For our Star Trek Segment we dive into the people that keep the ships…

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E10 | Transporter patterns headache | Can yanks even be funny? | When we lost Characters too early! 1:08:00

3M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 10! WOW 10 episodes in already! and we are just getting started! Today we dive in Transporter patterns and with all the choice, knowing where to start can be tough so let the panel explain where they would focus this valuable resource. Comedy clearly means different things either side of the pond - But …

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E9 | The Mirror Universe | Best Deep Space Nine Episodes | Government and Laws 101 1:25:06

4M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 9! This is a doozy but quite educational too!! Today we dive in to Latest edition to the game with regards to major expansions, and we discuss the Mirror Universe in STFC. We cover the good, the bad and the Ugly and how different generations of players navigate and make the most of the MU! Laws are comp…

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Time Slips: Ghosts, Fairies or Black Holes? 54:57

4M ago54:57

54:57

Chris and Simon take a quantum leap as they ponder the mysteries of vanishing houses and time slips. Did two English ladies walk back in time at Versailles? Is there a street in Liverpool where visitors are transported to the 1950s? Did three Royal Navy cadets find themselves in a 14th century plague village? Vanishing hotels and diners, mysterious…

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E8 | Event nostalgia & ideas | American football.. Too much padding? | Trek Reincarnations 1:13:45

4M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 8! We have decided to go for Quality over quantity with regards the panellists today, just Mini, Silvis and I thrashing out the topics on this one! Today we dive in to past events in the game and discuss what should be brought out of the archive. Sporting differences between the two cross-pond cultures …

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E7 | Prioritising in STFC | Perceptions of tourists | Tech we wish we had now! 1:14:02

4M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 7! With a very special guest, JulesVern - the co-creator of everything 'spreadsheet' about content in STFC Time is precious and STFC for many feels like it takes too much of it. Today the panel discuss how they would prioritise limited time in game and on what particular loop/activity. Freedom & Reason …

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E6 | QoL in STFC | Iconic Star Trek Captains swag | Show me the money!!!! 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 6! Quality over quantity, was supposed to be the theme of 2024 in STFC, has this been the case? We also Discuss our most beloved captains favourite possessions from through the series in Star Trek. Money is the topic between the team for Freedom & Reason - the $ vs £ - some great historic nuggets in thi…

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Mermaids 101 48:39

5M ago48:39

48:39

Chris and Simon, don their snorkels and flippers to explore the world of mermaids. Join them as they sail past shaved monkeys, triton hot-spots and a prized vintage tuna doll. Dive in, with our daring duo, to search out mermaid fakes in Belfast, the only living Fish woman, and a singing mer-vicar in Cornwall. Then we navigate around mermaid graves …

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E5 | Ops progression in STFC | Concepts for the next Star Trek Movie | Tea & Coffee - Kettle & the Porch! 1:04:36

5M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 5! You do NOT make tea in the sun on a porch! Prove me wrong!!! Oh... and buy a kettle!!!! Topics of the Pod STFC - Topic of the Pod – General Ops Progression, how fast you should go and how it has changes over the years! Freedom & Reason – Tea & Coffee - Basically Real tea vs something brewed on a Porc…

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E4 | When Star trek does comedy | Best Uncommon/Commom Officers in STFC | White gravy?? OMG! 49:02

5M ago49:02

49:02

Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 4! White Gravy - Americans eh? Part of a much longer discussion about Brits vs Yanks Breakfast habits as well as much talk about Trek and STFC too! Topics of the Pod STFC - Topic of the Pod – Best Common and Uncommon Officers in the game. Do they still have a place? Freedom & Reason – Breakfast foods (w…

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E3 | Best Star Trek Villains | Below Deck Officers | The crazy Metric & Imperial Systems 56:31

5M ago56:31

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Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 3! We have the return of our brand new segment Freedom & Reason, where we explore the cultural differences between the US and the UK. Topics of the Pod STFC - Topic of the Pod – Below Deck Officers Freedom & Reason – Imperial vs Metric usage ST – Topic of the Pod – Best Villain in Star Trek Social Links…

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E2 | Best TNG episodes ever | Camping at 39 in STFC in 2024 51:45

5M ago51:45

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Brits and Yanks Talk Trek returns for episode 2! We have the premier of our brand new segment Freedom & Reason, where we explore the cultural differences between the US and the UK. Topics of the Pod Star Trek - Top 3 TNG episodes ever - A couple are banned from selection to make it a bit harder! Star Trek Fleet Command - Camping at operations 39 in…

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Sex and the Supernatural 45:10

6M ago45:10

45:10

Things get steamy in this R-rated episode where Simon and Chris discuss the hot topic of sex and the supernatural. The duo passionately debate the forbidden thrills of witch orgies, fairy intercourse (with one of the seven sisters), spirit marriages (generally with rich old men), randy ghosts named as co-respondents in divorce suits, and coitus in …

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The Journey Begins | Meet the Panel | Who is the most underused side Character in Star Trek? 47:06

6M ago47:06

47:06

The first ever podcast from the 'Brits & Yanks Talk Trek' Team. In this episode you get to know the team, who we are and how we fell in love with Both Star Trek and Star Trek Fleet Command. Topics of the Pod Star Trek - Which is the side character you would like to have seen more from any Series? Star Trek Fleet Command - Name on bug in the game yo…

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Spectral Evidence: The Supernatural in Court 49:19

7M ago49:19

49:19

Prepare to be haunted by the evidence as star witnesses Chris and Simon summon compelling arguments for paranormal claims in court. Our learned friends cross-examine the standard of proof for mermaid and sasquatch affidavits, exhume the details of changeling murder cases, and put a rapping medium on trial for disturbing the peace in church. The dea…

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Ep 4 - A friend in need is a friend indeed! 36:43

7M ago36:43

36:43

In this week's exciting episode of The Taiwan Century, we discuss other Taiwanese unofficial allies, who could play a role in a potential Cross-Strait war with China and their respective relationship with Taiwan. We welcome any feedback and questions @ thetaiwancentury@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!…

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Ep 3 - The Sunflower and the Bumblebee 36:31

7M ago36:31

36:31

In this week's episode, we discussed in depth about the negative consequences of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement(ECFA), looking back on the The Sunflower Movement and how it impacted Taiwan not just economically, but politically and much more!By Brit and Yank

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How to Create a Ghost: the Philip Experiment, 1972-1977 49:17

8M ago49:17

49:17

Simon raps once for ‘yes’ and Chris raps twice for ‘no ‘over the results of the five-year ‘Philip Experiment’. Canadian parapsychology researchers invented a fictional character, the dashing but suicidal cavalier Philip. Then they began to receive communications from Philip through rappings and table tippings. Expect to learn how you can best creat…

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Ep 2 - War and Peace 35:35

8M ago35:35

35:35

Brit and Yank digs deeper into Taiwan's military situation and what it needs to do to prepare for a Chinese invasion!By Brit and Yank

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Ep 1 - Trump and Biden's Taiwan policy? US isolationism 28:47

8M ago28:47

28:47

On this episode, your host discusses Presidents Trump and Biden's respective Taiwan policy and how their victory could impact Taiwan. We're also digging deeper into GOP isolationism and if its a good sign or not, for Taiwan and the rest of the world.By Brit and Yank

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Fairy Gifts and Fairy Heirlooms: Treasures from the Hidden People 50:07

9M ago50:07

50:07

The first rule of fairy gifts is you don’t talk about fairy gifts. Chris and Simon recklessly flout that rule in this look at artifacts stolen from or given by the fairies to human neighbours. Some are exotic, like The Luck of Edenhall and the Fairy Flag of Dunvegan. Others, like elf shot and tiny tobacco pipes, are common field finds. Chris waxes …

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The Birds: A Flight into the Avian Supernatural 47:57

10M ago47:57

47:57

Simon and Chris are all atwitter over stories of supernatural birds: spectral ravens, death-predicting rooks, ghostly-bloodied doves, glass-smashing partridges and, the horror, housebound robins. Chris causes a flutter with an intolerably creepy magpie rhyme; our thoughtful pair wonder at phantom birds often being heard and not seen; and why oh why…

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Medieval X-Files: Experiencing the Impossible in the Middle Ages 49:02

11M ago49:02

49:02

Chris and Simon cross swords over a medieval X-files collection: necromancers, monsters emerging from graves, an encounter with a fairy-like Woman in White, the walking dead, and, best of all, a trustworthy demon named Oliver, all found in Caesarius of Heisterbach’s thirteenth-century Dialogue on Miracles. Although Caesarius’s purpose was to instru…

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The Dancing Fairies of Sennen Cove: An Encounter with the Impossible in Late Victorian Cornwall 46:53

12M ago46:53

46:53

In the 1880s, two sisters had an encounter with three gyrating, squeaking, white veiled supernatural women at Sennen Cove, Cornwall. Chris and Simon dance around the topics of Cornish otherworldliness, supernatural languages and circle jigs. Were the women goddesses, fairies, vestal virgins or amorous cats? Where do fairies 'foot it all the night'?…

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Shrouded in Mystery: The Origins of the Iconic Sheeted Ghost 42:43

1y ago42:43

42:43

Chris and Simon embark on a quest to uncover the origins of the archetypal ghost in a sheet, tracing its lineage back to the death shroud. With a dash of sartorial flair, they explore sheet chic, evolving trends of ghostly attire through the ages. They muse on shroud styles, the mystery of naked phantoms, potato thieves, headless Vikings, and that …

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Haunting Horses: Equine Ghosts, Portents and Shape-Changers 46:55

1y ago46:55

46:55

Hold your horses for the latest episode of Boggart and Banshee. Simon and Chris gallop headlong into the world of horse spirits with headless ponies, phantom hoofbeats, and equine shape-changers, including the mischievous colt-pixie and the dread shag foal. But we're not just horsing around with were-horses. There are also serious questions to add …

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Up Up and Away! The Mysteries of Levitation and Teleportation 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

Chris and Simon set the bar high in this uplifting episode on the mysteries of levitation. Watch our intrepid pair as they soar through cases of saintly and fairy levitation. Simon floats, too, the unbearable lightness of mystic beings, while Chris brings suspect Spiritualist levitations by Daniel Dunglas Home and the Davenport family down to earth…

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Do You Believe in Fairies? The Fairy Census 2023 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

52:23

Join hosts Simon and Chris as they delve into modern fairy encounters in a special episode dedicated to the Fairy Census. The Census (freely available online) now brings together almost 1000 records of bizarre, moving and sometimes terrifying contemporary run-ins with the fey. Our fairy-ridden duo offer a sneak peek at what new experiences and patt…

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The Immortals Among Us: The Wandering Jew and Other Undying Ones 51:28

1+ y ago51:28

51:28

Embark, with Simon and Chris, on a journey to meet the immortals who hide among us. Marvel as the duo unravel the mysteries around elusive figures like the Wandering Jew: he who defies time while indulging in cliff jumps, beer and botany. Goggle as our friends encounter undying ones scattered across the globe: from the Count of Saint-Germain to pro…

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Bride and Doom: Sex, Death, and Wedding Superstitions 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

54:18

For the bridal month of June, Chris and Simon discuss wedding divination and love charms both racy and grim, as well as the links between weddings and death. Unlucky wedding omens and dress superstitions, brides stolen by the Good People, trousseaux shrouds, and a special guest appearance by the versatile St Joseph. Adult content? Perhaps too much.…

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The Fairy Corpses of Arthur's Seat: the Case for Scottish Voodoo 52:46

1+ y ago52:46

52:46

Chris and Simon delve into the mystery of the miniature coffins and their doll-corpses, found on Arthur’s Seat in 1836. Who made them and why? Are they murder memorials, malign magic, or outsider art? The redoubtable pair look at funerary fashions, toy soldiers, and the Odd Fellows fraternal order and bicker about how best to curse your enemy.…

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The Zombies and Shapeshifters of Medieval Yorkshire 46:08

1+ y ago46:08

46:08

Zombies and Draugar and Byland, oh my! Simon and Chris discuss a series of unique supernatural tales from Byland Abbey and fifteenth-century Yorkshire. There are revenants who talk through their entrails, very busy shapeshifters, and a revolving hay-cock with a light in the middle. Questions are raised about why the soul hangs around its rotting bo…

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The Last of the Witches 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

52:23

In this episode on late examples of American witchcraft, Chris and Simon discuss a bewitched village, a witch trial—in Salem, Ohio, 'calico soup' made with a witch’s dress, and some horrifying witch murders. Unusually, the two actually agree on some of the similarities between American Witch/Hex Doctors and Britain's Cunning Men and Women.…

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Who Invented Fairy Wings? 45:53

2y ago45:53

45:53

Chris and Simon are all aflap over the history of fairy wings—when did fairy wings first appear and how did they become a standard feature of western fairies? Sylphs, putti, and Victorian prostitutes flit by as the two bicker over how images of supernatural beings change when influenced by popular culture. Strap into your stage flying harnesses--it…

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Do You Feel Lucky? 52:18

2y ago52:18

52:18

Chris and Simon talk about the folklore and Forteana of charms and talismans and ways to either attract good luck or keep off the bad: bones and blood and corpse magic for gamblers, military charms of the Great War, cauls and German submarines and the condemnation of ‘mascotitis.’ Some adult content... The source book is free!…

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Christmas Special: The Phantom Hog Train 4:55

2y ago4:55

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A spooky story for our listeners from nineteenth-century Ohio. Happy Christmas and please subscribe!By Chris and Simon

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Fairy Resurrectionism in Nineteenth-Century Ireland 54:16

2y ago54:16

54:16

Chris and Simon discuss fairy food, ‘hungry ghosts’, and a little-known case of Mary Doheny, a ‘fairy resurrectionist’ in 19th century Ireland, who claimed to be able to bring the dead back to life. Transcripts from the Doheny’s trial for fraud illuminate contemporary Irish beliefs about the dead and the world of the Good People. Witnesses swore th…

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Ghosts 101 54:04

2y ago54:04

54:04

Chris and Simon ponder the fundamental question: What is a ghost? Are they merely folktales? Blots of undigested mustard? Proof of life after death? Also news of a boggart and banshee Facebook page, a t-rex ghost and a naked Icelandic zombie doing housework.By Chris and Simon

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The Fewston Coven: Seventeenth-Century Witch Attacks 55:06

2y ago55:06

55:06

Simon and Chris celebrate the first year anniversary of the Boggart and Banshee podcast by examining a little-known case of a North Yorkshire family tormented by witches and their familiars. Trances were minutely documented in a journal kept by poet Edward Fairfax, father of two bewitched and one witch-murdered daughter. Accompanying booklet: Edwar…

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Fairy Fashions and the Paranormal 53:05

2y ago53:05

53:05

Chris and Simon discuss fairy fashions and how they have changed through the ages, in literature, folklore, fairy sightings, and popular culture. The color green, archaic fashions, wings, and a tiny pair of shoes made of mouse skin all make an appearance on the catwalk.By Chris and Simon

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The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends 56:03

2+ y ago56:03

56:03

To celebrate Simon’s just released book "The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends", Chris and Simon share some of their favorite gruesome and naughty urban legends from the nineteenth century.By Chris and Simon

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