# Holy Grails

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Podcast: [System Failure](https://stenobird.com/podcast/system-failure-6585373)
Published: 2026-04-16T07:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.systemfailure.org/p/holy-grails-cd1
Audio file: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193987133/4a66b8d4600b75f9e39a716b11e55ba4.mp3
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## Resource

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “ Holy Grails” . Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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