Strange Country Ep. 238: Monkey Colonies

Strange Country

Dear Dash Hounds: Beth and Kelly realized we don’t talk enough about animals. Sure there are many stories about strange ‘Mericans, but what about the monkeys in this country? Get ready for a wild episode full of surprise monkey noises, and facts about two monkey colonies that are right in our backyard. Join us this week for as much fun as a barrel of … thanks always for listening it is an act of love.

Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands

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