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"But it makes a lot of sense especially when you think about how traditional healers and shamans have worked, they haven't felt that separation from nature like Western medics do. And so to rely on the knowledge of other species actually makes a lot of sense. It's probably a lot more than we know at the moment." - Jaap de Roode Jaap de Roode is a biology professor at Emory University, and he is the author of an astonishing new book called Doctors by Nature How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves . I say astonishing because I had no idea about so much of what he explores in his book. It never occured to me to consider that other species use medicine and have been healing themselves forever. Jaap tells stories of animals across nature, from bumblebees to chimpanzees, how they use plants and natural substances to treat infections, to ward off parasites, to self-medicate. There's so much that we have learned from them, and there's so much more that we still can.…

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The Monster's Playbook is an actual play Monster of the Week RPG podcast where the real world crashes into the paranormal over and over and over again. And where no monster can hurt you as much you hurt yourself. Set in Minneapolis, MN, our current campaign (The Cover Story) follows the exploits of journalist and ex-cultist Kira Ashwood, supernatural social outcast Mark Clayton, Special Agent Casey Davis, and professional sorceress Theo Nessos as they battle monsters threatening the city.

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Dockers' Highlights: The DRUM arc (Patreon) 27:10

há 8 weeks27:10

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Enjoy our first batch of Patreon bloopers from Season 2's DRUM arc, now available for all! Aw, hey guys! It's me, Dockers. Everybody's favorite high guy who's not alive. Things have been pretty scary on the show lately, but that doesn't mean we don't have fun around here. These guys talk a lot and sometimes the words just get away from them, you know? Let's take a listen to some futzes and flubs from the DRUM arc and bonus episode, Bid Around the Bush. ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Lauren Johnson. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound…

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Off the Books: The Painted Crow (Patreon) 2:16:43

há 10 weeks2:16:43

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The Painted Crow was one of our first Patreon NPC bonus episodes, now available for all! How did Ramsey / Lincoln end up as the taciturn shopkeeper with more knowledge than patience? Unfortunately, we're about to find out. Something important has gone missing from the Clockwork Child. Skaal, the mystical tracker, is meant to be resting safely in the mural on the back of the store. But he's been taken. If Lincoln / Ramsey hopes to get him back, they'll have to rely on somebody they hoped they'd never have to see again: The mentor that made them who they are today. It's an origin story in retrospect! And it's not going to go well! ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: Campaign Wrap Up | Book Club — Covering the Story 1:57:16

há 12 weeks1:57:16

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After four years and almost a hundred episodes, it's over. The Cover Story Campaign is finally complete. Join the cast as we answer questions from listeners—and from each other—and reflect on everything our characters have been through, and maybe what it all means. ---------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. Thank you to everyone for submitting questions and listening along! We'll see you again with campaign 2 soon! ---------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E44 | Epilogue 2:27:31

há 18 weeks2:27:31

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When the battle is over, it’s time to rebuild. And around here, that means reconnecting with the people you love. Maybe now that the threat to existence has ended, we can just spend some time together, and nothing dramatic has to happen. DID YOU HEAR ME, GUYS? NOTHING dramatic has to happen…We’ll see about that. ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for The Storyteller Squad. Check out this fellow Monster of the Week pod on their website , and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E43 | Scorched Earth Pt. 5 — What's Your Story? 2:18:00

há 20 weeks2:18:00

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FULL ON ASSAULT! It’s final boss time, everybody! For too long, it’s been The Star King making plans. But now Kira, Anna, Mark and Theo have put their plan into motion as well. And now it’s like they say: May the best plan win.------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for Gestalheim Productions' campaign Welcome to Pratchetville. Check them out on their Linktree and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Special Thanks : A very special thank you to our friends Quinn, Kyle, and Hannah from Monster Hour ; Ian from Shrimp and Crits ; and Natalie from The Storyteller Squad for lending us their amazing voice-over talent during Anna's spell. Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E42 | Scorched Earth Pt. 4 — Uncrowned 1:51:27

há 22 weeks1:51:27

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Okay. Cool. We got him. The Star King is trapped. That’s… good, right? Except hang on: He still has the team’s closest friends god knows where, they still have the Star Princes to worry about and—oh yeah—there’s still the last phase of the plan to *checks notes* rewrite an entire chapter of reality. No pressure, gang. ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, The Thorne Files. Check out this fellow Monster of the Week pod on their Link Tree , and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E41 | Scorched Earth Pt. 3 — Point and Shoot 1:37:37

há 24 weeks1:37:37

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If you’re trying to trap a god, what do you use as bait? Why, everything, of course. It will take some of the team’s finest minds to lure the Star King into a snare, while a completely different set of equally fine minds try to lure his Princes to a battlefield the good guys control. We’ve got Thinkers, and we’ve got Bruisers, and everybody has their work cut out for them. All they have to do now… is win.-------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our ⁠Patreon ⁠ for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our ⁠DirectMe Profile.⁠ Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on ⁠ The Monster's Playbook Discord⁠ server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat. Check out this ttrpg pod on their ⁠website⁠ , and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. -------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by ⁠ Gabe Schmidt⁠ . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monstersplaybook/support…

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TCS: S3E40 | Scorched Earth Pt. 2 — The Sky Has Fallen 1:51:31

há 25 weeks1:51:31

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The balance of power has changed in a big way. After some major shifts in the Kingdoms of There—and we do mean MAJOR—it's anybody's guess whether our heroes will be able to pull off their crazy-ambitious plan. It would be a toss-up on the best of days, and these… are not the best of days.------ If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, No Quest for the Wicked. Check out this Starfinder pod on their website , and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E39 | Scorched Earth Pt. 1 — Something to Believe In 2:10:29

há 28 weeks2:10:29

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When the bad guys make big moves, the good guys make big plans. On this show, the bad guys are really bad. But there are also a LOT of good guys on this show. Maybe it's time to give some of them a call? It's all hands on deck for the Cover Story crew. But will it be enough? ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week's promo is for The Between, a new PBTA game about monster hunters in Victorian-era London. Learn more about the game and show your support on Backerkit now! ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E38 | The Best Defense Pt. 3 — Princes 1:24:55

há 30 weeks1:24:55

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Everybody has a reason why they fight. For our heroes, it’s the friends & family they need to protect. They’ll push themselves to the limits to keep them safe. Trouble is: their enemy has a reason, too. And The Star King doesn’t have the same limits they do… ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, Gimme Da Loot. Check out this DnD 5e pod on their Linktree , and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Casey Davis (The Freelancer) and Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E37 | The Best Defense Pt. 2 — Thorns 1:51:20

há 32 weeks1:51:20

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No more mysteries. It’s time to get to the bottom of everything. While Mark recovers from his grave injuries inside Ramsey/Lincoln’s mysterious wooded tapestry, Kira, Theo and Anna seek answers from some unexpected sources. When your enemy is on the scale of a King of There, every other threat suddenly doesn’t seem as scary. ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, Dice Company. Check out this Dungeons and Dragons podcast on their website , and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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Off the Books: Home is Where the Hunt is 3:15:24

há 33 weeks3:15:24

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SPECIAL GUEST ALERT!!! Friend-of-the-Pod Sero invited Jonny to run a one-shot and you KNOW our guy loves to make players smile/suffer. This time it's a reality TV competition show pitting the newcomer Remington family against the instantly unlikable reigning champs, The Crest-Colgates. This episode has everything: Ghosts. Urban Development. Unscrupulous Reality TV Directors. Maybe a Werewolf? Dysfunctional Family Vibes. And of course, Drama. ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. Thank you to Sero ( Redgate and Wolf ) for having us on your show, as well as Mr. Ray ( $2 Creature Feature ) and Jason ( Memester of the Week ) for playing along with us. Be sure to check out our friends on social media, and listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper Mr. Ray as Vlad Remington (The Monstrous) Lauren Johnson as Trish Remington (The Curse Eater) Jason as Mikey Remington (The Action Scientist) Sero as Nora Remington (The Wronged) This episode was edited by Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E36 | The Best Defense Pt. 1 — Locks 2:22:18

há 34 weeks2:22:18

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What happens when your sanctuary becomes a target? The Clockwork Child is under siege. But it’s not as simple as fighting off attackers. It’ll take brains and brawn to protect their friends and save as many people as they can. ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for Mystery Frequency. Check out this audio drama pod on their website , and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander as Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt .…

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TCS: S3E25 | The Deep End Pt. 3 — Come Back 1:50:44

há 36 weeks1:50:44

1:50:44

When you've got a big problem, you need a big idea. And Mark, Kira, Anna and Theo are trying to pull off a couple of the biggest ideas they've ever had. They've got to deal with the Reaper. They've got to escape from the Sea Kingdom AGAIN. And in the end? They have to prevent the walls that hold up the universe from crashing down around them. We know we're working with Big Ideas. Let's see if any of them are Good Ideas. ------- If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends! Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won’t want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. This week we're also featuring a promo for another actual-play podcast, Thornvale. Check out this fellow Monster of the Week pod on their website , and be sure to listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. ------- Cast: Jonny Grubb as the Keeper John Wander as Mark Clayton (The Divine) Lauren Johnson as Kira Ashwood (The Initiate) and Anna Ashwood (The Apprentice) Miah Detjen-Wander Theo Nessos (The Searcher) This episode was edited by Miah Detjen-Wander and Lauren Johnson. Theme song by Jonny Grubb. Cover art by Gabe Schmidt . Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.…

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TCS: S3E34 | The Deep End Pt. 2 — Rebuild 2:01:28

há 37 weeks2:01:28