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127. Wring Your Hams (notice me, Mother)

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TW for Max’s story: Cannibalism, Infanticide, and upsetting eyeball stuff

On today's episode, Janey is going to tell us a silly-goofy little Italian love story, quickly followed by a horrifying tale about a man who is Big Stupid but loves his moms. Enjoy!

Janey’s Sources - Filo d’Oro and Filomena

Italian Folktales, selected and retold by Italo Calvino

Max’s Sources - The Son of Seven Mothers

“Tales of India: Folk Tales from Bengal, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu” illustrated by Svabhu Kohli and Viplov Singh

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