Parhaat R.A. Spratt Podcastit (2025)

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'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:30

3d ago20:30

20:30

When Samantha is taught at school that the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was caused by volcanic rock, Nanny Piggins tells her the real story that involved two giants. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link…

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Epically Good Greek Myths - Recording from the Livestream Book Launch 1:08:42

11d ago1:08:42

1:08:42

This is the live recording from the Book Launch for my latest book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS. It was a lot of fun. I did a live reading, answered readers questions and explained the origin story of the book. If you'd like to order a signed copy you can use this link... https://www.booktopia.com.au/epically-good-greek-myths-r-a-spratt/book/978176134…

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'Fin McCool and the Fire Breathing Fairy' a told by Nanny Piggins 20:57

18d ago20:57

20:57

At the age of ten years old, Fin McCool decides to become the leader of a band of warrior hunters. No one else thinks this is a good idea. So Fin takes on a fire breathing fairy to prove herself. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For mer…

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'Odysseus and the Bag of Wind' as told by Nanny Piggins 24:20

25d ago24:20

24:20

When the retired army colonel who lives around the corner (and is deeply in love with Nanny Piggins) asks Derrick not to "let the cat out of the bag", this triggers a discussion about a much worse thing that Odysseus let out of a bag several thousand years ago. If you'd like to pre-order a signed copy of new book EPICALLY GOOD GREEK MYTHS here's a …

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'Huengbu and Nolbu' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:54

1M ago19:54

19:54

When a vindictive game of monopoly leads to financial ruin, a broken leg brings unexpected good fortune in the form of a pumpkin. At least, that's Nanny Piggins' version of events according to her relatives who were there at the time. If you want to pre-order a copy of 'Epically Good Greek Myths' which goes on sale in March 2025, here's the link...…

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'Odysseus and the Cyclops' as told by Nanny Piggins 31:17

1M ago31:17

31:17

Nanny Piggins tells the tale of what really happened to Odysseus when she was trapped in a cave with a hungry Cyclops and nothing to defend herself except a jug of chocolate milk. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use thi…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Bunya Bunya Pine 21:40

2M ago21:40

21:40

When the school caretaker is knocked out by a giant pine cone, Friday suspects that something more sinister may have happened. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt …

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'The Woodcutter and the Heavenly Nymph' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

Nanny Piggins tells the children why they should always be concerned if their clothes go missing, in case it is a repeat of a traumatic incident that happened to one of her distant relatives in the Olden Korean story days. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscrib…

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'The Salmon of Knowledge' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:46

2M ago19:46

19:46

Nanny Piggins tells the children about her distant Irish relative who derived their super power of wisdom from sucking their thumb. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasp…

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'Odysseus and the Lotus Eaters' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:58

2M ago18:58

18:58

Nanny Piggins begins the story of the Odyssey, starting with the tale of the Lotus Eaters and how they nearly derailed Odysseus' homeward journey with a slice of sticking date pudding. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise us…

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'Odysseus' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:20

2M ago23:20

23:20

After Michael has a strange conversation with the driver of his school bus, Nanny Piggins explains who Odysseus was and how the word 'odyssey' was named after them. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https…

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Holiday Rerun - 'The Story of Hanukkah' as told by Nanny Piggins 24:10

3M ago24:10

24:10

Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the celebration of Hanukkah started. It involves a distant relative of hers, a catapult and a lot more sticky date pudding than has been previously revealed. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merc…

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Holiday Rerun - 'The First Christmas' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:30

3M ago26:30

26:30

Nanny Piggins tells the story of the first Christmas and what really happened in that stable in Bethlehem all those years ago, which she knows because a distant relative of hers just happened to be there at the time. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Sup…

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Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Christmas Carol Showdown 29:34

3M ago29:34

29:34

When Nanny Piggins discovers that Nanny Anne has secretly formed a choir, and without inviting her, she vows to beat her arch-nemesis in competitive Christmas carol singing. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link…

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Holiday Rerun - 'Saturnalia and the First Christmas Cracker' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:59

3M ago16:59

16:59

Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the first Christmas cracker was invented back in the time of Saturnalia, the Winter Festival celebrated in Europe in the time before Christmas. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use th…

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Holiday Rerun - Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos 24:26

4M ago24:26

24:26

When Nanny Piggins discovered the cost and quality of Santa photographs she is outraged. So naturally she takes over the whole operation and does a much better job. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https…

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'The Story of Bluebeard' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:03

4M ago23:03

23:03

Nanny Piggins tells the story of Bluebeard. She happens to know what really happened back in the Olden French Story days because a branch of her distant family were living there at the time. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchand…

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Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story 22:44

4M ago22:44

22:44

In this week's episode, I read the introduction and first two chapters of my new book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. To find out more about the book and where you can buy your own copy, use this link... https://www.penguin.com.au/books/nanny-piggins-and-the-origin-story-9781761340024 Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesra…

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Nanny Piggins and the Attempted Escape 24:13

4M ago24:13

24:13

Having been kidnapped by the Ringmaster, Nanny Piggins is determined to escape through whatever means necessary. And she comes up with some very creative means. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://w…

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'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2 16:43

4M ago16:43

16:43

Nanny Piggins finishes the epic tale of what happened to Josephn (Josephine) after she was sold into slavery and taken to Egypt. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprat…

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'Joseph and his Multi-Coloured Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1 15:21

5M ago15:21

15:21

When the children come home and tell Nanny Piggins that their school is performing the story of of Joseph and his Mult-coloured coat. Nanny Piggins tells them what really happened all those years ago in the Ancient Judean Story days. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Jade Necklace 27:35

5M ago27:35

27:35

Friday is stuck in transit at Zurich international airport so she makes a bargain with the embassy official who comes to interview her. If he promises her a passport, she'll solve the crime that has just been committed at the embassy. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and…

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'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' according to Nanny Piggins 22:19

5M ago22:19

22:19

When Boris gets mistaken for Big Foot, Nanny Piggins is able to empathise because it is not unlike a problem suffered by her dear cousin Gillian McPiggins in the Highlands of Scotland. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise us…

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'Aesop and the Sour Grapes' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:18

5M ago18:18

18:18

When Michael misses out on elected office at school, Nanny Piggins explains the ancient origins of the expression 'sour grapes'. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprat…

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'The Story of Chang e and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:13

6M ago16:13

16:13

Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children all about her distant relative Chang e and how she came to live on the moon. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy …

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'The Jade Rabbit and the Moon' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:21

6M ago16:21

16:21

Nanny Piggins explains how we know that the moon is not made of cheese, and how it has to do with the rabbit who lives there. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt T…

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'The Real Reason the Sea is Salt' according to Nanny Piggins 18:09

6M ago18:09

18:09

Nanny Piggins reveals the truth behind why the sea is salty. It does contradict everything Derrick has learned in science. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To b…

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Nanny Piggins and Her Dramatic Entrance 18:37

6M ago18:37

18:37

This the first chapter of the first Nanny Piggins book published back in 2008. On October 15th 2024 my latest book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story' will be released. I though recording this chapter would be a good way to remind everyone where it all began, and get you all ready for the new book. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/…

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'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:56

7M ago19:56

19:56

Nanny Piggins tells Boris and the children the story of St George, what really happened - not what you may have seen written down in all the story books. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafe…

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'The True History of Pigthagoras' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:10

7M ago21:10

21:10

When she discovers Derrick doing his maths homework, Nanny Piggins explains the true origins of Pythagoras' theorem. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one…

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Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 2 19:43

7M ago19:43

19:43

This is the 2nd part of the story about Nanny Piggins mission to rescue Mr Green from being the national hero of Vanuatu. NB. I realise there is a mistake in this episode where I say 'nannity's sanity' but I thought it was funny so I left it in. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like,…

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Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue - Part 1 17:04

7M ago17:04

17:04

Nanny Piggins, Boris and the children travel to Vanuatu to rescue Mr Green. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this link... https://amz…

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'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:33

8M ago18:33

18:33

After eating an apple pie, Nanny Piggins reveals that she is related to legendary American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. And that in fact Johnny Appleseed's real name was Bramwell Appleseed. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandi…

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'The Story of Paul Bunyen' as told by Nanny Piggins 19:31

8M ago19:31

19:31

When Boris has nasty roller skating accident due to his great height, Nanny Piggins comforts him that he is no where near as tall as Paul Bunyen. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.co…

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Holiday Rerun - 'Nanny Piggins and the School Bus' 31:54

8M ago31:54

31:54

I'm away on holiday with my family so this week I'm playing a rerun of a classic episode. I'll be back in one week to continue the story of 'Jason and his Quest for the Golden Sheet Cake'. Best wishes, R.A. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the s…

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Holiday Rerun - 'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:34

9M ago23:34

23:34

I'm on holiday with my family this week so I'm planning this classic episode. I'll be back in two weeks with more adventures of 'Jason and the Quest for the Golden Sheet' cake. Best wishes, R.A. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merc…

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'The Quest for the Golden Sheet Cake' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:29

9M ago16:29

16:29

Jason sets out to liberate his father and reclaim their kingdom from his wicked uncle, but ends up being set an impossible quest to fetch the Golden Sheet Cake. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://w…

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Nanny Piggins and the Campaign Strategy - Part 2 15:18

9M ago15:18

15:18

Nanny Piggins takes on her arch-nemesis, Nanny Anne in the 'Town to Tip' fun run. Not everyone has fun. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books …

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Nanny Piggins and the Campaign Strategy - Part 1 25:09

10M ago25:09

25:09

When Nanny Piggins runs for mayor she is forced to adopt a desperate strategy to beat her rival, Mr Green in the election. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To b…

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'Pigerella' as told by Nanny Piggins - Redux 17:29

10M ago17:29

17:29

This is a re-recording of the 3rd episode of the podcast, originally recorded back at the beginning of 2020 with the inline microphone on my apple earbuds. Now that I've had four years of practise I wanted to re-record this story. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or …

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Yellowhead and the Three Traumatised Bears - Redux 14:14

10M ago14:14

14:14

This a re-recording of the second ever episode of this podcast. My version of the story of Goldilocks. Hopefully it sounds better now that I have proper equipment and a slightly better idea what I'm doing. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the sh…

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Mr Wolf Pie - Redux 20:12

10M ago20:12

20:12

I was away on a trip with my mother this week, so I didn't have time to write a new story. Instead I did this re-recording of the first ever episode of 'Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt'. I wanted to re-record it because I didn't have a proper microphone or any experience as a narrator when I started. Hopefully this version is a bit more polished t…

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'The Golden Fleece' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:38

11M ago20:38

20:38

Nanny Piggins tells another tale from the Ancient Greek story days. This time about the origin of the Golden Fleece. It turns out it didn't really come from a sheep. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... http…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Passports 13:19

11M ago13:19

13:19

While catching the train to Switzerland Friday tries to help two elderly passengers. It does not go well. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my book…

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'The Story of St David' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:03

11M ago20:03

20:03

Nanny Piggins tells the story of the Patron Saint of Wales, his extraordinary mother and their relationship to King/Queen Arthur of Camelot and how this all involves the vegetable - leeks. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandis…

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Nanny Piggins and the Grandmaster - Part 2 18:33

12M ago18:33

18:33

Boris competes in the chess tournament against the famous (and staggeringly beautiful) grandmaster - Olga Svinya. But Nanny Piggins thinks there is something suspicious about Olga. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use th…

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Nanny Piggins and the Grandmaster 26:28

12M ago26:28

26:28

While sitting on the naughty bench outside their local supermarket, Nanny Piggins decides to enter the Regional Chess Championship because the prize includes a years supply of cheesecake (which she considered to be the 7th most delicious type of cake in the world. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the p…

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'The True History of St Patrick' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:19

1y ago21:19

21:19

Nanny Piggins tells the children the true story of St Patrick and what really happened with the snakes of Ireland. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one o…

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Q&A Anniversary Celebration 1:23:47

1y ago1:23:47

1:23:47

To celebrate the 4th anniversary of this podcast and the 10th anniversary of the Friday Barnes book series, I asked listeners to send in their questions for me to answer. If you want to watch the video of this podcast, here's the youtube link... https://youtu.be/SShLeYTKNh8 Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enj…

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Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course - Opening Two Chapters 14:45

1y ago14:45

14:45

Here are the first two chapters from my new book, the latest in the Friday Barnes series. If you like it - please do buy a copy - it's a great way to support this show. If you're overseas and the physical book is not available in your area, you can get the ebook or the audibook. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If yo…

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