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In the Field with Muddy Men (PART 1)

May 22, 2023 • Season 2 • Episode 6

Beware the Ohio riverside after dark - or so say legends that warn of a foul, nightmarish creature that returns to life seeking vengeance! Today, we discuss the lore of the "Muddy Men," a dark, Ohio tale, and briefly uncover the creature behind the stories.

Writing, narrating, & editing by Ballyraven.

MUSIC (from Free Music Archive)
Songs by the Monroeville Music Center in order of appearance:
Another Cigarette for Gul Mohammed
B004
A Minuit, le 31 Decembre
B005
Rainbow Bomb
Hairy Fairy Hotaruna
B001
Jim Hall - Empty 32
Advent Chamber Orchestra - Vivaldi - Credo Crucifixus

SOUND EFFECTS (from Freesound)
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