Ep. 50. Lunar Interlude IV: The Calm Before The Storm

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Ep. 50. Lunar Interlude IV: The Calm Before The Storm

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Oct 6, 2016

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Our heroes have some well-earned free time between missions, although some of their sidequests are a bit more relaxing than others. Enjoy it while it lasts, fellas. Taako has a date with death. Merle spends time with some VIPs. Magnus takes a swim.

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Oct 6, 2016

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Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad for a campaign of high adventure. Join The McElroys every other Thursday as they kill a nauseating number of gerblins in ... The Adventure Zone!

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