# Conversation 38: Things weren't perfect

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Podcast: [Ye Olde Magic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ye-olde-magic-7029425)
Published: 2026-05-20T01:36:56+00:00
Episode link: https://yeoldemagic.podbean.com/e/conversation-38-things-werent-perfect/
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Duration seconds: 3887

## Resource

Ethan and I discuss some of the wonders of aging and a few things that maybe weren't as perfect in the Poppleton household. And also, we end on the bright side and with Mr. Bojangles.

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