Episode 31: Footbags, Mules, and Wellies, the Two Humans Salute the Shoe

Calling all toe-knobs, sneakers and clogs! In this episode, The Two Humans finally give shoes their due as they celebrate the cultural significance of footwear.

Episode 31: Footbags, Mules and Wellies: The Two Humans Salute the Shoe

An Intro to Anthro with 2 Humans

Human Number One, John McCray, and Human Number Two, John Lehr, re-assess what it means to be human.

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Bretana, Raissa

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