Behind the Scenes Minis: Piggy Banks and Ruby Slippers

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Piggy Banks and Ruby Slippers

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Apr 19, 2024

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Tracy shares frustration over a historical find being described as a piggy bank. She and Holly then discuss the Van Gogh Pokémon and whether they would chase similar items. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Piggy Banks and Ruby Slippers

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