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Alchemy | with Damien Patrick Williams

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Mar 4, 2016

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In today's episode, the gang joins forces with special guest Damien Patrick Williams (aka @Wolven) as they explore the origins of alchemy, as well as its strangest secrets, famous practitioners and effects on the modern day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 4, 2016

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