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Legends 43: Yule Regret It (ad-free)
🕑 Added 2024-12-23 05:01:00 +0000 UTCThe most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday characters that often get ignored—and that could be dangerous.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Brittany Lopato (potato_lopato_tomato)
i treat my pets well... do you think a Christmas gnome will help me clean my house?
