187. Tall Tales #30 The Man Eating Tree of Madagascar

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187. Tall Tales #30 The Man Eating Tree of Madagascar

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Oct 21, 2021

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Eli and Alex take a little detour to discuss the Man Eating Tree of Madagascar. Its thick, its strong and its got tentacles that will crush you down into a paste! Join us, this spooky season for a delightfully strange tale into the heart of the jungle!

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Oct 21, 2021

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187. Tall Tales #30 The Man Eating Tree of Madagascar

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