Quantum of Bullshit - 005

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Quantum of Bullshit - 005

FromThe How-To Heretic

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78 minutes

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Oct 25, 2017

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This week we visit a recently vacated temple, we lose track of all reason and meaning with Uncle Doug in Watch Out for Woo, and Paige helps us figure out How-To come out.

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Oct 25, 2017

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Your user's guide to life on the outside. Leaving religion is the first step into a larger, better world. But it can also be a scary world. Things work differently now. Never fear: that's why we’re here! We're your audio uncles, and with help from good friends and experts in all sorts of fields, we're going to share the stories and seek the knowledge we all need for building a great life! After all, you only get one (that we know of), so you'd better make the most of it!

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Quantum of Bullshit - 005

Quantum of Bullshit - 005

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