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December 23, 2024 59 mins
VHZest & Captain Nostalgia are out to find out if 1984’s Birdy is worthy of high praise. In this episode, the gentlemen sit down to discuss the impact of escapism, the battle of nature vs nurture, the lasting effects of trauma & more.

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That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Micah "V.H.Zest" Kimber. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).
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