#1338: The History of Mood Swings
Episode Date: May 8, 2026In 1998, I came up with the idea of a more accessible trading card game. That game is called Mood Swings and goes on sale starting June 1 on...
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1336 episodes transcribedIn 1998, I came up with the idea of a more accessible trading card game. That game is called Mood Swings and goes on sale starting June 1 on...
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