Mid-Hiatus Bonus: A Door in the Fourth Wall

Weird Studies by Phil Ford and J. F. Martel

Aug 26, 202645:19Arts

Episode 218 will drop at the end of our summer break on September 9, 2026. Today, enjoy this recent audio extra, originally released for members of the Weird Studies Patreon. In the intro, JF announces two important Weir...

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