Sinbad the Sailor (Part 2)

Ahoy! Is that the return of Sinbad the Sailor? It is! We’re judging the luckiest/unluckiest man in folklore this week, as well as talking about the economics of coconuts and monkeys. 

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of xenophobia, drug use, natural disaster, drowning, cannibalism, death, murder, violence against women, illness, being buried alive, starvation, animal death, strangulation, slavery, poaching, and graverobbing. 

Housekeeping

- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Full Bloom HBO Max

- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books

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