Episode 2 – Tar Baby
1h 22m
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Chasing Foxfire
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SHOWNOTES Summary This episode features briar patches, bunny rabbits, and bad decisions. We have stories about the color line in America, mastodons that can open doors, and a hole in the rug under the couch that you didn’t even know was there. Please consider supporting us on Patreon, and following us on Facebook and […]
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