Episode
5 Minute Friday: The Squid King
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- Feb 27, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 617
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Summary
A Japanese town used COVID relief funds to build a giant squid statue—and became global news. In this 5 Minute Friday episode, we follow that BBC headline into a remote corner of Japan and the strange, resilient story behind the Squid King. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy