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The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Library Café

Having had his soul crushed by The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Michael visits the best and cheapest therapist he knows (Jake) to air all his grievances. There's also some chat about Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves too!


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    55:25|
    It's us... again! Michael, Jake and Steph gather round the Christmas tree to discuss Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham's latest Wallace and Gromit adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl.Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus conversations in our Library Cafe series.Follow us on Twitter or Instagram, or drop us an email at ghibliotheque@gmail.com.
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