Episode 42: Augustus Sol Invictus

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Episode 42: Augustus Sol Invictus

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Jan 30, 2020

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This episode, Daniel tells us about Austin Gillespie, AKA Augustus Sol Invictus. Content Warnings.

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Jan 30, 2020

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Episode 42: Augustus Sol Invictus

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