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Episode 37 – We are fluent in George Romero

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Episode 35 – Mel reads, Matt acts, Kelly equivocates

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Episode 33 – Penalty Card a Warlock. I dare you.

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Episode 31 – The Valley of Snowpiercer Monuments

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Episode 29 – Bears and MORE

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Episode 27 – Apocalyptic Art and a Watermelon in Easter Hay

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Episode 25 – The Build It Yourself Episode

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Episode 23 – Abandoned Places and Proposals in SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSOur good friend, and creator of the Nurture and Support theme song, Alicia (@ohalchemygirl) joined us again and she had a bit of big news.  She recently got engaged.  The proposal was simply amazing… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihjSa2v6UoA Mel’s Recommendation: Game: Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri and Alien Crossfire A 1999 turn-based strategy game where you build up your faction to achieve global domination of a sentient fungus-infested planet. By the creators of Civ Available at g0g.com for $5.99! Alicia’s Recommendation: Don’t forget to check … Continue reading →

Episode 21 – Close Knit Sleeping Rock and Roll Vampires… with Salsa

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