The Ten-Foot Pole Debate (S6E5)
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The debate started when one of Ken's Shadowdark players asked “Why am I carrying a 10-foot pole?” That led to a 20-minute debate that split the party down the middle. On this episode, we’re bringing the debate to our listeners.
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