WTM Ep. 42: Xanadu

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WTM Ep. 42: Xanadu

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Nov 22, 2019

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Strange Magic is at play--it's time to roll on into Xanadu! We talk the dangers of roller skates, Chelsey's Charles Isherwood impression, and acrostic poems. PLUS: we advocate for our favorite muse, JLM. Theme music by Cullen Vance. Original Broadway cast album: Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

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Nov 22, 2019

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