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Episode 276: Prefasa and Nufasa Nov 24, 2020

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This week on WTFolklore, we read The Wise Dog, a story from the Yoruba Tribe of Africa. Have you ever wondered why there is so much trouble and strife in your life? Apparently Africa thinks it's your mom's fault, and they have some compelling evidence to back up the claim.

Suggested talking points: "Smartest Book Ever" by E.R. Udite, Brevity is the Soul of Smart, Jane Whimbus, Jefferson Choo Choo, Disney's "The Guy and Where He Lives", The Great Grandog in the Sky
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Ramble's Revenge Nov 17, 2020

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In this return to the Ramble format, we get back to basics as we really appreciate the craft of crime, measure our heights against various dictatorial figures, and take a more carceral approach to child rearing

Episode 275: A Manageable Amount of Future Nov 17, 2020

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This week on WTFolklore, we read The Cricket , a story from China that introduces us to the exciting new world of championship cricket fighting, a sport so beloved that it devolved into a full-on police state!

Suggested talking points: The Cat is About the Bug, A True Beef Honk, The Annual Cricket Reckoning, Wet Ass Grandma, The Clicks and Clacks of Battle
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Episode 274: A Hole For Crimes and Sin Nov 10, 2020

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This week on WTFolklore, to celebrate the fresh, cerulean sheen cast over the state of Georgia, we've got three bite-sized tales from GA: Wooden Nutmegs, The Cross-Eyed Mule, and A Rough Night on the Farm. They explain...a lot.

Suggested talking points: Dogs as Doctors, Non-Euclidean Parking Lot, Blue State Comedy Tour, Typewriter Monkey Vacation, Donkey Pop, The Throat Dimension
If you'd like to support Carman's artistic endeavors, visit: https://www.patreon.com/carmandaartsthings

Episode 273: Raunchy Cereal Elves Oct 27, 2020

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On this, the spookiest week of the year, we read two stories from the spookiest place on earth: South Carolina. Don't believe us? You will when these terrifying tales are through!

Suggested talking points: Bristling with Fiber Optics, Cereal for Adults, The Dickhead Gambit, Pancake Gun, Choo Choo Tank, Baby's First Spooky Story, The Prize Man
If you'd like to support Carman's artistic endeavors, visit: https://www.patreon.com/carmandaartsthings

Episode 272: Purely Polygonal Witches Oct 20, 2020

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This week on WTFolklore we have a bite-sized Spooklore for you all, as we read The Sleeping Prince from Suriname. We'll be back next week with a double-stuf explosion of Spooklore!

Suggested talking points: Big Ol' Horse Brawl, Mystery Spook Flavors, Spiders ready for War, The Whimbus did Speak, The Bone Age
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Episode 271: Ancient Chinese Ghostbusters Oct 13, 2020

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The Good China train continues this week as we hear the thrilling conclusion to Sun Wukong's ordeal with Zhu Bajie!

Suggested talking points: Magnificent Midnight Battle at the Mountainside, Prose or GTFO, Garden Variety Ghost Guide, M'Monkey, Need for Deed, Eyeball Daddy, We All Return to Pig
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Episode 270: Ancient Chinese Mrs. Doubtfire Sep 29, 2020

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Who's ready for some Good China?

Suggested talking points: Punching for Fruit and Pants, Wrapped up in Monkey, A Very Urkel Vibe, Schrodinger's Daughter, Drowning in Good China
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Episode 269: Ghost in a Crop Top Sep 22, 2020

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This week on WTFolklore, we read Not a Pin to Choose Between Them, a Norwegian tale featuring many different currencies, none of which are particularly local to Norway. Mostly we spend our time trying to quantify "silliness", though.

Suggested talking points: Long Cows, Cows4CornCash.com, Boneless Hen, Bottom of the Woman Barrel, The Gibblebup Quotient, The Silliest Number
If you'd like to support Carman's artistic endeavors, visit: https://www.patreon.com/carmandaartsthings

Episode 268: Ipso Facto, Bird is Dipshit Sep 15, 2020

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This week on WTFolklore, we finally learn the answer to a question that has plagued mankind for centuries, which is Why the Parrot Repeats Man's Words, a tale from Thailand. Perhaps our title features a clue.

Suggested talking points: Sanitary Taffy Excretions, Brain Armor, Furby WiFi, Bird Court, A Dear Friend with Magic Powers, Beyond the Whimbus
If you'd like to support Carman's artistic endeavors, visit: https://www.patreon.com/carmandaartsthings

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