March Sadness [UNLOCKED FOR NON-PATRONS]
Apr 10, 20261h 43mEp. 120
On this very special (unlocked) episode, Sandra and Dan(i) shepherd Liv through the listener-created March Sadness™ bracket, and witness apotheosis
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Principal Instigators hosts Principal Instigators, a science show with 12 episodes published.
On this very special (unlocked) episode, Sandra and Dan(i) shepherd Liv through the listener-created March Sadness™ bracket, and witness apotheosis
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