#59 Trick Or Treat!

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#59 Trick Or Treat!

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Oct 31, 2016

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This episode explores the history of Halloween and the vague beginnings of trick or treating! Thank You To Our Interviewee: Professor Nick Rogers Thank You To Looperman Artists for the Music: Melody by Slice0fCake Father Grimlin - Temperament Strings by JulietStarling Dark Creepy Piano by Zaqsi

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Oct 31, 2016

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