87: Plant Monsters - Attack of the Killer MOZatoes

Monster Lore Tour

Tonight we explore the world of the man-eating plants. Plant spirits, master plants, and endless evil Ents are on the docket for this episode, so make a nice revenge salad or get out that juicer, because botany is about to go bad for this round of the Monster Lore Tour.

Endless thanks to Mr. Tim Leavy @ https://www.timleavy.com/ for composing us the greatest theme song in all the paranormal realms! Haazah!!

References:

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