SUP YOU BEAUTIFUL KOOOOOOOOOOKS! This is exactly what it says on the tin! ALSO! This episode is the first in a spooky season long series examining THE SPIRIT WORLD! WOOOOO! Oh wait, no, I meant BOOOOOOOOOO! No, no, no, that's not quite right either...[INSERT GHOST NOISES]...there, that's better! Are schizophrenics possessed by parasitic entities? Is civilization at large possessed by "THE WETIKO!" Listen up and learn yo' self up on some "UNIVERSAL TROOF!" {tm}. PLEASE TO ENJOY!

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If you are currently struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues...YOU MIIIIIIIGHT BE POSSESSED! But don't gamble on that alone, it's good to get multiple opinions. So please dial 988 if you need immediate assistance.