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St. Drogo is the patron saint of coffee (maybe?), hernias, and unattractive people. But why? Travel back to the 1100s and think about your ex while we tell you the tale about a man (not from Game of Thrones) who just wanted some gosh darn peace and quiet (and to kiss some babies).

St. Drogo, pray for us

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St. Valentine is the patron saint of love, fiancees, and marriage, beekeepers, and epilepsy. But why? Travel back to the 200s and join us to hear a tale about three possible St. Valentines and how the commercialized love associated with Valentine’s Day came to be (featuring Andrew's spicier-than-usual commentary).

St. Valentine, pray for us.

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St. Pope John Paul II is the patron saint of Poland, the youth, and families. But why? Travel back to the 1920s and join us to hear a tale full of trains, assassination attempts, and butchered Polish words.

Part 2/2.

Pope John Paul II, pray for us.

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