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    <itunes:title>Ep. 5 - This Story is Not About Coffee</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's a lot about coffee here. But this story isn't about coffee. Oh, you want to know what it IS about? Give it a listen and you'll find out!  Don't miss future episodes! Follow me on social media: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Official Website  Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)    Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>There&apos;s a lot about coffee here. But this story isn&apos;t about coffee. Oh, you want to know what it IS about? Give it a listen and you&apos;ll find out!<br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:<br/><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> </p><p>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&apos;s a lot about coffee here. But this story isn&apos;t about coffee. Oh, you want to know what it IS about? Give it a listen and you&apos;ll find out!<br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:<br/><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> </p><p>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The story of Alexey Pajitnov and his love for puzzles. Many have forgotten his name, but his legacy is a household name!   Don't miss future episodes! Follow me on social media: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Official Website  Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)    Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The story of Alexey Pajitnov and his love for puzzles. Many have forgotten his name, but his legacy is a household name! <br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:</p><p><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> </p><p>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The story of Alexey Pajitnov and his love for puzzles. Many have forgotten his name, but his legacy is a household name! <br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:</p><p><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> </p><p>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Robert Smalls is most well known for his daring escape from slavery on May 13, 1862. But that morning adventure was only a peek at how crazy Robert was. As we explore in this episode, he was crazy enough to do the unthinkable.  Don't miss future episodes! Follow me on social media: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Official Website  Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)    Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Robert Smalls is most well known for his daring escape from slavery on May 13, 1862. But that morning adventure was only a peek at how crazy Robert was. As we explore in this episode, he was crazy enough to do the unthinkable.<br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:</p><p><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> </p><p>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Robert Smalls is most well known for his daring escape from slavery on May 13, 1862. But that morning adventure was only a peek at how crazy Robert was. As we explore in this episode, he was crazy enough to do the unthinkable.<br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:</p><p><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> </p><p>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Ep. 2 - Cow Tools &amp; Internet Memes</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A story connecting some dots between Gary Larson and the ever-evolving world of internet humor. Along the way, we briefly visit the unique history of newspaper comics!  Don't miss future episodes! Follow me on social media: Facebook  Instagram Twitter Official Website  Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)    Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A story connecting some dots between Gary Larson and the ever-evolving world of internet humor. Along the way, we briefly visit the unique history of newspaper comics!<br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:<br/><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> </p><p>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A story connecting some dots between Gary Larson and the ever-evolving world of internet humor. Along the way, we briefly visit the unique history of newspaper comics!<br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:<br/><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> </p><p>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The story of Armando Gallaraga's real claim to fame. Spoiler: There's a lot of imperfection on the way. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.  Don't miss future episodes! Follow me on social media: Facebook  Instagram Twitter YouTube Official Website   Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :) Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The story of Armando Gallaraga&apos;s <b>real</b> claim to fame. Spoiler: There&apos;s a lot of imperfection on the way.<br/>You can also watch this episode on YouTube <a href='https://youtu.be/WSvE6piqpdo'>here.</a><br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:<br/><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwh-m3EJHn2AbU1E1XiOLgA'>YouTube</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> <br/><br/>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The story of Armando Gallaraga&apos;s <b>real</b> claim to fame. Spoiler: There&apos;s a lot of imperfection on the way.<br/>You can also watch this episode on YouTube <a href='https://youtu.be/WSvE6piqpdo'>here.</a><br/><br/>Don&apos;t miss future episodes! Follow me on social media:<br/><a href='http://fb.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Facebook</a> <br/><a href='http://instagram.com/TellAStoryPodcast'>Instagram</a><br/><a href='http://twitter.com/AStoryPodcast'>Twitter</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwh-m3EJHn2AbU1E1XiOLgA'>YouTube</a><br/><a href='http://bit.ly/tellastorypodcast'>Official Website</a> <br/><br/>Remember: Good stories are meant to be shared. :)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TellAStory">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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