Episode 76: Come on! Daddy Needs a New Pair of Shoes

Calling all high rollers! The Two Humans roll the dice and discuss why humans love to gamble. Trust me, this episode is a sure bet!

Episode 76: Come on! Daddy Needs a New Pair of Shoes

An Intro to Anthro with 2 Humans

Human Number One, John McCray, and Human Number Two, John Lehr, re-assess what it means to be human.

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