EPISODE · Apr 6, 2019 · 7 MIN
Episode 0 – Introductions
from Pedantic Handwavium · host Pedantic Handwavium
Hi all. This is a quick introductory episode of our new podcast Pedantic Handwavium! This episode we just introduce ourselves and give you a small taste of episodes to come. We plan to release new episodes every other Tuesday so be sure to come back and listen to our first proper episode in a few days. Theme music by Joe Sopchak
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