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Deals with the Devil

This Wednesday night at 9pm at midnight at 3am in a cemetery...
Frank takes a windy road through Mephistophelian deals throughout the ages.

Humanity desires knowledge, power, fame, fortune, you name it. Despite our limited life spans on this earth, individuals throughout the ages have committed both heroic and terrible acts for their own short-term gain. No other legend is as well known and ingrained in our culture as making deals with the devil.

Where does this trope come from? Why is it often associated with musicians? Can the devil actually play guitar? Probably better than I can. I should practice guitar... It's hanging right on my wall over there. Wait... That's no guitar... ITS... ITS... MEPH-

In This Episode

Frank Matranga

Frank Matranga

Host

Nicholas Oertel

Nicholas Oertel

Co-Host

Aaron Reers

Aaron Reers

Co-Host

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