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Vaguely Scientific #212: Vaguely Spooky 9 - Rise of the Dolls
Episode 212
Wednesday, 21 October, 2026

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Spooky Dave and Aly! We try to figure out why porcelain (and other) dolls are creepy. Then, we try to determine how paranormal entities mess with cameras, video footage, and other media. And finally, what is the flavor of the season?  Panelists: Jim, Derek, Aly, Spooky Dave

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