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#527 - I'm Starting to Worry This Book Isn't Sci-Fi

The Sword and Laser (Audio) by Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

Jan 29, 202655:10Arts

Andrew Heaton from the Political Orphanage stops by to talk about "I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom" by Jason Pargin. Also, Veronica drinks in reverse. You'll understand if you listen. Hosted on Acast....

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#527 - I'm Starting to Worry This Book Isn't Sci-Fi is an episode from The Sword and Laser (Audio) by Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont. Andrew Heaton from the Political Orphanage stops by to talk about "I'm Starting to Worry About This Blac...

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