52. Spooky Halloween Time

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52. Spooky Halloween Time

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Oct 31, 2019

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This week the gang gets together to reveal the dark history of Halloween, from pagan rituals to the outright wars of attrition. We uncover the history of trick or treating and what that has to do with potatoes, join us on our goofy spooky journey with more tee hee's and ha ha's than you can shake a stick at. Happy Halloween!

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Oct 31, 2019

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Cryptid Campfire explores the strange and unusual creatures that lurk in the shadows. From Bigfoot to Chupacabras we gather around a virtual campfire every week to talk about the beasts and monsters that share our planet. Visit us at www.cryptidcampfire.com

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