March 16, 2026

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"ALF blames his streak of bad luck on a Melmac superstition of burning a history book"

Its time for another bewitching trip into Tannerland with the King of All Our Fates, Mr Shumway. We delve deep into Melmac lore for a distinctly meaty sort of ritual. Doing the Hokey Pokey alongside them are your regular hosts Ben Baker and John Matthews.

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