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Jun 29, 202649mEp. 62
Chris finds an unusual marketing partnership. Payton’s ancestors help him realize that war can sometimes be silly. They also discuss an alternative to the number Pi.
Hosted by Chris Umphryes and Payton Gessel · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 59 episodes
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Chris Umphryes and Payton Gessel hosts Factoid Podcast, a society show with 59 episodes published.
Chris finds an unusual marketing partnership. Payton’s ancestors help him realize that war can sometimes be silly. They also discuss an alternative to the number Pi.
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Factoid Podcast is hosted by Chris Umphryes and Payton Gessel. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 59 episodes.
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