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			<title>Episode Eight: Nightmare Cinema</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>You are getting very sleepy... Follow Sam, Grant, Meg, and Benji into a dream unlike any other. While Sam tries desperately to save his friends from a nightmare, he keeps seeing the nightmares of the other Custodians. Will Sam be able to save everyone against the paralysis demon that grips them all in the dreamscape?</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><p>Original Music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator and The Dream Demon in his many forms</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Vicky and Scarecrow</p><p>Talen Winchester as Chris</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Electa Perez as Meg</p><p>Anthony Boley as Benji</p><p>Mat Mangum as John</p><p>Rachael Glasswing as Clara and The Demon Child</p><p>D Casellian as Marianna Cross</p><p>Tegan Bourke as Sam's Mom</p><br><p>Cover Art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians</p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/So_Gross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/So_Gross</a></p><br><p>Learn more about Counterbalance</p><p><a href="https://trilunis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://trilunis.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode Seven: Deadly Sinners</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Everyone is prepping for bountiful feasts and discounted shopping, but demonic presence sours the holiday. In Deadly Sinners, The Custodians find themselves with two terrifying threats to deal with; demons that are two sides of the same greedy coin. Vicky pays a visit to her uncle and he inspires her to hatch a master plan to solve both of their problems. Sam's friends vow to find out what he and Grant have been up to lately.</p><br><p>(We apologize for the delay in production, but we will begin bringing you new episodes on the last Friday of the month until episode 10, which will be our season finale. Thank you for your patience! Also THANK YOU to our first Patreon subscriber, Luke! If you'd like to help support the show like Luke, find the link to the Patreon down below!)</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><p>Original music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Talen Winchester as Chris and Bobby Wash</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Vicky</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Electa Perez as Meg</p><p>Anthony Boley as Benji</p><p>Brandon Barlow as Allwant</p><p>Maggie VanRaam as Voracia</p><p>Michael Newton as Uncle Vinny</p><p>Additional voices by Maggie VanRaam, Dane Petersen, and Michael Newton</p><br><p>Cover art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians</p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/So_Gross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/So_Gross</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Everyone is prepping for bountiful feasts and discounted shopping, but demonic presence sours the holiday. In Deadly Sinners, The Custodians find themselves with two terrifying threats to deal with; demons that are two sides of the same greedy coin. Vicky pays a visit to her uncle and he inspires her to hatch a master plan to solve both of their problems. Sam's friends vow to find out what he and Grant have been up to lately.</p><br><p>(We apologize for the delay in production, but we will begin bringing you new episodes on the last Friday of the month until episode 10, which will be our season finale. Thank you for your patience! Also THANK YOU to our first Patreon subscriber, Luke! If you'd like to help support the show like Luke, find the link to the Patreon down below!)</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><p>Original music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Talen Winchester as Chris and Bobby Wash</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Vicky</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Electa Perez as Meg</p><p>Anthony Boley as Benji</p><p>Brandon Barlow as Allwant</p><p>Maggie VanRaam as Voracia</p><p>Michael Newton as Uncle Vinny</p><p>Additional voices by Maggie VanRaam, Dane Petersen, and Michael Newton</p><br><p>Cover art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians</p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/So_Gross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/So_Gross</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode Six: Bloodlines</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:36:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>A powerful new threat emerges for The Custodians in Episode Six: Bloodlines. Sam and Grant continue to learn how to control their powers... But it's tricky, you know? Meanwhile, Chris discovers a hint of hope to saving his sister. Vicky saves the day with cosplay and an unhealthy obsession with a show called Wyrmspire. Grizz gets a little revenge... eye for any eye.</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton.</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><p>Original music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering with additional music by Michael Newton.</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Vicky and Scarecrow</p><p>Talen Winchester as Chris</p><p>Mandy Fisher as Drowning In The Flood</p><p>Jarret Griffis as The Bowler Hat Demon</p><p>Rachael Glasswing as The Demon Child</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><br><p>With additional voices by Greg Vinciguerra, Tiana Pimentel, Molly Rock, Colette Feehan, Nels Gross, and Michael Newton</p><br><p>Cover art by Maggie VO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians</p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode Five: The Enemy Inside</title>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Sam has really gotten his friends in big trouble this time. From inside The Void, Vicky and Chris must find a way to survive and escape. On the outside, Sam and Grant try to save Grizz from a deal gone wrong. When the pressure's on, when the chaos is high, could you defeat the enemy inside?</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><p>Original Music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Vicky and Scarecrow</p><p>Talen Winchester as Chris</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Mat Mangum as John</p><p>Rachael Glasswing as The Demon Child</p><p>Jarret Griffis as The Bowler Hat Demon</p><p>D Casellian as Marianna Cross</p><br><p>Additional voices by Molly Rock, Nels Gross, and Michael Newton</p><br><p>Cover Art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians</p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode Four: Call of The Void</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode Four: Call of The Void</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Can you hear that? It's the Call of The Void! Sam tries to tame his new and unpredictable powers while a new demon threatens the town. This time a... a little girl with pigtails? What's going on here? Grizz faces the consequences of a deal gone wrong while Chris finds his new voice has some... quirks. Vicky and Chris plan to get everything back to normal, as long as Sam doesn't screw everything up. He wouldn't do that, right?</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><p>Original Music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Vicky and Scarecrow</p><p>Talen Winchester as Chris</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Rachael Glasswing as The Demon Child</p><br><p>Additional voices by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Cover Art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians</p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Can you hear that? It's the Call of The Void! Sam tries to tame his new and unpredictable powers while a new demon threatens the town. This time a... a little girl with pigtails? What's going on here? Grizz faces the consequences of a deal gone wrong while Chris finds his new voice has some... quirks. Vicky and Chris plan to get everything back to normal, as long as Sam doesn't screw everything up. He wouldn't do that, right?</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><p>Original Music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Vicky and Scarecrow</p><p>Talen Winchester as Chris</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Rachael Glasswing as The Demon Child</p><br><p>Additional voices by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Cover Art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians</p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode Three: Initiation</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In episode three, Initiation, Sam becomes an official Custodian! But with great power comes... well, we don't know yet. Sam's mysterious new powers manifest in unpredictable ways. Will he learn to control his powers? Will he find the Bowler Hat Demon and save his friend Grant? Don't get distracted by the woman in the red dress inside The Void, Sam. Beat the bowler hat dude and get your best friend back.</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><p>Original Music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Vicky and Scarecrow</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Talen Winchester as Chris</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Jarret Griffis as The Bowler Hat Demon</p><p>Mat Mangum as John</p><p>Tegan Bourke as Sam's Mom</p><p>Electa Perez as Meg</p><p>Anthony Boley as Benji</p><p>Molly Rock as Grant's Mom</p><br><p>Additional voices by Michael Newton and Colette Feehan</p><br><p>Cover Art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Check out Residents of Proserpina Park: <a href="https://residentsofproserpinapark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://residentsofproserpinapark.com/</a></p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/so_gross/posts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode Two: Deals in Secrets</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In episode two, Deals in Secrets, Sam keeps running into monsters! What is happening? Luckily, his friend Grant comes looking for him. Together they find out that the school janitors are much more than meets the eye. They manage to get out of the school, but something terrifying awaits them in the woods on the way home. Will Sam make a deal with a devil to save his friend? Come find out in this action-packed episode of The Custodians!</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><br><p>Original Music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Scarecrow and Vicky</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Talen Winchester as "Eugene"</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Jarret Griffis as The Bowler Hat Demon</p><br><p>Cover Art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In episode two, Deals in Secrets, Sam keeps running into monsters! What is happening? Luckily, his friend Grant comes looking for him. Together they find out that the school janitors are much more than meets the eye. They manage to get out of the school, but something terrifying awaits them in the woods on the way home. Will Sam make a deal with a devil to save his friend? Come find out in this action-packed episode of The Custodians!</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><br><p>Original Music by Nels Gross</p><p>Audio Engineering and additional music by Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Scarecrow and Vicky</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><p>Talen Winchester as "Eugene"</p><p>Josh Bliss as Grant</p><p>Jarret Griffis as The Bowler Hat Demon</p><br><p>Cover Art by MaggieVO</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode One: Hell Breaks Loose</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In The Custodians Episode One, "Hell Breaks Loose," teenage paranormal enthusiast Sam Evans embarks on a Halloween night investigation at his high school to prove the existence of paranormal activity. Rumor has it, the one-eyed janitor is a vampire that lurks behind locker 666, and Sam aims to slay the monster and become the hero of the school. The horror Sam actually uncovers is much more sinister. Poor kid.</p><br><p>Created by Michael Newton</p><p>Written by C.R. Foster and Michael Newton</p><br><p>Original Music and Audio Engineering by Nels Gross and Michael Newton</p><br><p>Starring:</p><p>Dane Petersen as The Narrator</p><p>C.R. Foster as Sam</p><p>Taylor Johnson as Scarecrow and Vicky</p><p>Nels Gross as Grizz</p><br><p>Cover Art by MaggieVO</p><p>And Special Thanks to The Hellscape Council for Creative Input, Support, and Additional Voices</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production, check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the show!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Experience the world of The Custodians, where demons hide in every corner, and spills lurk in every hallway. Your only hope to make it through this mess? The janitors at the local high school.</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production. Check us out on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Experience the world of The Custodians, where demons hide in every corner, and spills lurk in every hallway. Your only hope to make it through this mess? The janitors at the local high school.</p><br><p>Learn more about The Custodians: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians/about</a></p><br><p>The Custodians is a So Gross Production. Check us out on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/c/So_Gross</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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