# THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE: Enchanting or just lost in the woods?

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Podcast: [Kermode & Mayo’s Take](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kermode-mayo-s-take-5310583)
Published: 2026-03-26T14:00:00+00:00
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