Spooky Season Has Begun
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I don't care what this Slate article says, I love the term Spooky Season
and will not stop using it. As far as I'm concerned any time is a good time
to be ...
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Saturday, October 21, 2017
Hero's Brew Podcast - Episode #3 - Hanging with (Jason) Hobbs
Finally! Yeah, its taken some effort to nail down episode Three of the Hero's Brew Podcast, but nail it we did.
James, Glen and myself had an amazing time with our special guest Jason Hobbs. Yes, the same Jason Hobbs from the Hobbs & Friends of the OSR Podcast.
Dare I say it? Best. Episode. Evah! Yeah, its only our third, I know ;)
You can listen above or use the link below to download: https://herosbrew.podbean.com/mf/play/i97gd7/Brew_03.mp3
It should be live on iTune and Google Play right now.
Enjoy!
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