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RISK!

RISK!

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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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Crime in Sports

James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman

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Two comedians take an unmerciful and hilarious look at athletes who have lost big games.. with the law! Crime in Sports does the research, and finds the funny in the world of sports true crime. New episode every week!
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Adventures of Inspector Maigret

Humphrey Camardella Productions

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Paris police detective Inspector Maigret, Maigret is more of a "thinking detective". He uses his perception and psychological insight to solve the complex crimes that come his way. More often than not, he's more interested in the "why" of a crime than "who".
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The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Night Owl Paranormal Research Society

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True ghost stories; haunted places, haunted people, and the mysteries that surround them. Follow host Stephen Belyeu and his team as they investigate paranormal events and those who are affected by them. Have a personal ghost story or haunted home or business? Share via voicemail at (512) 270-8859 or email [email protected]
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Award-winning podcast featuring interviews with the world’s greatest adventurers, immersive travel documentaries recorded on location, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post, past guests include Conrad Anker, Ed Stafford, Kristine Tompkins and many more legends of travel and adventure.
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Enjoy calming sleep stories about history to help you relax at bedtime. Topics include The Titanic, Henry Ford, Gold Rush, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Pirates, True Crime, UFOs, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Marco Polo, Rum, Salt, Coal, Oil, Pearls, and much more. These calm history sleep stories will distract and relax your bedtime brain squirrels. Access over 600 relaxing and AD-FREE episodes at www.calmhistory.com.
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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories is a true crime and mystery podcast that presents strange, dark and mysterious content delivered in story format. The program is hosted by John Allen a.k.a. MrBallen. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes 7-days early and ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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These are the true stories of adventure as told by those who lived them. This adventure story podcast brings you an up close and personal conversation with people who travel the world and live extraordinary lives Travel with us to the faraway jungles of the Amazon, the Himalayan mountains, deep water ship wrecks, and people and places lost in time. Many an adventure has started with a map and a glass of whiskey. May this podcast inspire you to seek you own. Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart http ...
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Join our friends as they are introduced to the wonderful world of tabletop pen and paper adventuring for the first time! There's danger, there's goofy voices and there's magic. Dimitri is our Dungeon master Andrew plays the role of Xandar, the Dwarf Paladin Prince David plays the role of Ronin Heratio Lafayette, the reverent preaching Warlock Sam reprises his role as Stone "Sly" Dynamite, the courageous and heroic Bard transported from the streets of 1974 Harlem. Shawn plays Duran Areshi, th ...
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On November 14th, 1889, two female writers entered a race to go around the world in under 80 days. Nellie Bly went east, and Elizabeth Bisland headed west. This eleven part series will unpack their whirlwind adventure and what it was like to circumnavigate the globe alone as a woman at a time where women had no rights. Storyteller and travel writer Adrien Behn brings Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bislands' experiences, emotions, and adventures to life in this serialized podcast. A Race Around the ...
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10 million people, a couple hundred cities, unlimited possibilities. Host Jon Steinberg, a lifelong explorer, has made it his business to get into the heart, mind and soul of Southern California. Every week we are going to explore the most interesting parts, history, food and culture that Southern California has to offer, and together, we are going to find out what is behind the greatest region in the city. Happy exploring!
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Diary Discoveries

Sally Ivey and Jeff Richards

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If you were to read an old diary, what could you discover? Secrets? Mystery? Romance? Travel and adventure? Inspiration? Since 1987, Historian Sally Ivey has collected and researched original diaries, journals, and letters from around the world. In this podcast Sally will share unique and captivating stories selected from her extensive collection. Stories forgotten over time but now shared here. Welcome to Diary Discoveries.
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We all face challenges in our lives, how do some people harness personal resilience to turn those challenges into powerful results? Join us as we dig into stories on resilience, hope and joy, and uncover personal growth lessons we each can use in our own lives. #resilience #personalgrowth #Grit #Resilient
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True stories of Colorado’s (Old West) frontier days, western history - the wild west, with the introduction to the remaining landmarks - while the buffalo and tribes ruled the plains. Once gold is discovered, the west stopped in Denver, from there the pioneers spread into an unknown wilderness, where Colorado was built. Hero’s and villains, trials and hangings, escapes and arrests, fortunes made and lost. This podcast is made here in Colorado, high in the Rocky Mountains where this history a ...
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The StickyBeak

Monika O'Hanlon

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In this weekly series, journalist Monika O'Hanlon speaks with extraordinary people and delves into interesting topics and historical events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Spooked

KQED and Snap Studios

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Spooked features true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. Be afraid. Created in the dark of night, by the creators of Snap Judgment in partnership with KQED. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. Episodes drop every week on Friday!
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Family History Drama is a true storytelling podcast that transforms actual ancestral accounts into immersive, emotionally rich audio experiences. It’s a place where true stories, well told, will inspire, caution, entertain, and instruct. By weaving personal stories and historical events with dramatized narrative, each episode brings context to the forgotten voices of the past—complete with the sounds of steam trains, battle cries, whispered prayers, and all the tragedies and divine providenc ...
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It’s time to embark on a journey through history with "Oh What A Time…" a comedy history podcast hosted by renowned comedians Elis James and Tom Craine along with award winning podcaster Chris Scull. Tackling a brand new subject each week, (from ‘childhood’ to ‘a life at sea’, ‘marriage’ to ‘holidays’) your hosts will dive into the very weirdest and worst that history has to offer, in an effort to answer the question… "Was the past as awful as it sounds?" For all the links, including our Pat ...
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HumaNature

Wyoming Public Media

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HumaNature explores where humans and our habitat meet. You'll hear real stories about human experiences in nature. Along the way, we’ll meet people whose encounters help us reflect on our own place in the natural world.
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Singular Discoveries is a narrative history podcast telling unusual true stories from forgotten corners of the past. In this series, we celebrate the unsung heroes of extraordinary events. We unmask the real, surprising characters behind notorious legends. We investigate mysterious, unsolved, century-old true crimes. And we tell stranger-than-fiction tales of adventure, survival, and heroism. To receive new episodes for free, just follow "Singular Discoveries" on Apple, Spotify, or wherever ...
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The Thriller Zone

David Temple

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If you enjoy thriller books, films & TV series and the writers who create them, then you’ll enjoy the #1 thriller fiction podcast in the world, The Thriller Zone. Now in their 8th season, former radio host & current author Dave Temple talks with the best creative minds in the business for STORIES THAT THRILL!
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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.
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Adventures in Buddhism

Sensei Morris Doshin Sullivan

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Spiritual practice should be an adventure, an exploration of new areas of life and a process of discovering and transcending our boundaries so that we gain wisdom, expand our comfort zones and develop skills and strengths. Your host, Sensei Morris Doshin Sullivan, is a Zen monk who will help you apply the Buddha’s teachings to everyday life—whether you want to reduce stress, live with more purpose, or even be a spiritual superhero!
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Life in Motion

Illumine Collect

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Welcome to Life in Motion - hosted by adventure lover, outdoor enthusiast, travel junkie and founder of Illumine Collect, Jeremy Lux. On this podcast you'll find tips from world travelers, the true culture behind action sports, how nonprofits build communities around the outdoors, and more. Tune in every other Tuesday for new guests.
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AdventuRetired

AdventuRetired

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AdventuRetired is a podcast for retired people to share ideas and information about trips, hobbies, and the many things that can be done to have an amazing retirement. Hosts, Cindy and Curt, tell about some of their adventures as well as interviewing guests who have their own retirement adventures. Please subscribe and join us!
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PNW Haunts & Homicides

PNW Haunts and Homicides

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Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support.
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Entertain This!

Hayden, Mitch, and Tom

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https://www.patreon.com/entertainthis_ Entertainthispodcast.com Instagram: @entertainthis_ Twitter/X: @EntertainThis_ Join Hayden, Mitch, and Tom with upcoming movie, tv show, and game news. Listen to reviews and off the wall facts, while providing a comedic spin with our opinions on the matter. Join us for amazing behind the scene interviews. The one true original "Entertain This" podcast.
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NEStalgia

Michael Esposito

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NEStalgia is a chronological exploration of EVERY NES game released in North America. Join us and play along on our journey to EVERY Nintendo Entertainment System game.
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While we're off on our Christmas holidays, please enjoy this bonus episode! AND DON'T FORGET! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show! Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho. 🎟 Tickets are on sa…
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When we view Advent as merely a time of waiting until Christmas, we can easily miss the spiritual benefits that the season has to offer us. We can best prepare to receive the Christ when we contemplate deeply the characteristics of anticipation, judgment, and penitence during Advent.By Catholic Café
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Alfia is studying to be a nurse, but she soon discovers that science isn’t everything and a higher power is at work. Thank you, Alfia, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Sudi Watchpress, artwork by Teo Ducot. Happy Holidays Spooksters! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa…
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Jackie Chan and his twin sister Josephine were great kung fu fighters in China and trained under a great master. One day when Jackie and Josephine were out walking, the Master's great enemy, The Sorcerer, appeared. The Sorcerer had come to rule over China and knew the twins would stand in his way, so he cast a spell to make Josephine disappear. Now…
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On December 5, 1998, eight-year-old Derrick Joe Engebretson vanished from the snowy slopes of Pelican Butte near Klamath Falls, Oregon. His heart-breaking disappearance took place while cutting a Christmas tree with his father and grandfather, shaking the surrounding community. Derrick’s footprints led into the forest… and then simply stopped. No s…
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Every holiday season, RISK! fans ask about this small handful of yuletide perennial favorites. Well here they all are, wrapped up in one neat package with a bow. Unwrap and enjoy these stories from Elna Baker, Kevin Allison, Sarah Long Hendershot, and Kate Bohl. 🎤Live Story: For the Love of Nubbins by Elna Baker Selling expensive, real-looking baby…
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In today's story, a family uncovers a secret on a laptop. And after that, everything spirals completely out of control. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #1 -- "Family Values" -- Family uncovers a secret on a laptop (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAFCb1rBA8) For 100s more stories like these, check…
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Get ready for a holiday treat as we dive into the Year-End Extravaganza on the Thriller Zone! We’re chatting about our fave holiday movies—everything from the heartwarming charm of *Elf* to the classic nostalgia of *It's a Wonderful Life*. But hey, we’ll also tackle the big question: is *Die Hard* really a Christmas movie? Spoiler alert: opinions a…
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This week on The StickyBeak we’re unwrapping the weird, wild, and wonderful origins of the holidays. Ever wondered where Santa really came from — or what people in Iceland, Italy, and Venezuela get up to this time of year? Get ready for sleigh rides through history, myth, and a few festive surprises. 🎅 Discover how Saint Nicholas became the jolly S…
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Ty Gentile, James Rana, and David Hu share yuletide tales about Christmas carols, unorthodox Santas, and of course, excretory health in our annual winter holidays special for 2025. 🎙️Radio Story: A Very Moving Christmas by David Hu David’s dad has Alzheimer’s. David always struggled to understand how to give and receive love from his immigrant fath…
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This week, we find out about an Australian olympian, in a sport that we've never covered, canoeing! He had all the promise in the world, but he also had a need to seemingly try to build a giant drug empire. He is busted many times, including one attempted shipment of cocaine, that had the Australian Navy, giving chase, while bricks of cocaine were …
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Saskatchewan Electric Vehicle Association- sevaonline.ca evfiresafe.com Greenway Motors- https://greenwaymotors.ca/ Greenway Electric Youtube- @GreenwayElectric Manitoba EV rebate Frequently Asked Questions and link to the ev rebate form: https://www.gov.mb.ca/lowercosts/evrebate/index.html Check out how green your grid is or if you are in Alberta …
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Send us a text In this episode of Entertain This!, we engage in an insightful dialogue with acclaimed cinematographer Evan Stone, celebrated for his contributions to Expedition Unknown, Destination Truth, and Expedition X. Evan imparts his expertise in documenting the excitement of authentic explorations, encompassing the navigation of challenging …
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A young man was watching the local news while he ate breakfast one day in 2004, when a story about a savage murder came on. At first, the young man wasn’t paying close attention – the murder happened more than 100 miles away – but then a picture of the victim flashed across the screen. And the young man froze in shock. Slowly, he put down his spoon…
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Horace Greeley - Mark Twain - Stage Coach - Concord Stage - Denver Looking Strong - An Accident On The Plains - An Accident On Clear Creek - The Gregory Diggins - Henry Villard - A. D. Richardson - The New Yorker - The New York Tribune Horace Greeley, Henry Villard and A. D. Richardson arrive by the NEW stage line - Leavenworth and Pikes Peak Expre…
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This Confessional dives into one listener’s terrifying brush with the paranormal — from strange noises to a haunting that escalates fast. A gripping, spine-tingling tale for fans of ghost stories and real-life supernatural encounters. New Confessions every Monday! Got a confession to make? Lighten your load and submit it here: https://docs.google.c…
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When Maribel loses her little brother Santi, her very best friend in the world, she learns that love is sometimes stronger than death. We travel to Mexico for this very special Spooked tale. Thank you, Maribel Placencia, from the bottom of our hearts, for sharing your extraordinary story. Big love to you and your family. Produced by Nancy Lopéz, or…
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The NES version for Dragon's Lair brings Dirk the Daring in a side-scrolling game, different from the interactive movie gameplay common to the other games under the same license. Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Nestalgia Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NESt…
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🎄 In this in(tree)guing episode, we explore an abandoned Christmas tree farm in Oregon that found new life thanks to Mark Rohlfs, of Santa and Sons. What began as an overgrown, forgotten land became a source of “Natural Noble Firs”, prized for their rustic, unshaped look. Customers embraced the wild aesthetic, while unused boughs were turned into w…
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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in December of 2013, when Alex Edelman, Jude Treder-Wolff and Danielle Kramer all shared Yuletide tales. 🎤Live Story: Oy to the World by Alex Edelman In the story that eventually became his Broadway show and HBO special “Just For Us,” Alex shares how, in his childhood, his Orthodox Jewish …
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Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today’s podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #3 -- "Don’t Mess With Dou…
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This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re rounding out our festive episodes with a case that starts with a love affair and ends in a shallow grave: the heartbreaking murder of Sameena Imam. Sameena was a bright, successful woman looking forward to a fresh start—holiday snacks in hand, hotel booked, expecting a proposal and a new beginning. What sh…
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Get ready for a captivating chat as we dive deep into the world of storytelling with the incredibly talented stage, film and television actor Richard Armitage, on the next-to-the-last episode of the World Famous Podcast, The Thriller Zone with host David Temple. You might know him from epic roles like Thorin Oakenshield in *The Hobbit* or the chill…
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In this episode of The StickyBeak, I head to Nambour, a town on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland to experience Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe — the last tent boxing show in the world. Part documentary, part personal adventure, this story explores the gritty history of tent boxing, Fred’s carnival upbringing, and what really happens inside a travelling…
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In this episode you will hear stories from three diary's. The first is about a woman who explored the Mighty Mississippi River year after year and shared her knowledge by publishing her own guide books. Next, a diary where the author experienced a premonition that sadly came true. Her diary has a gap of almost three years to when she recorded the l…
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Nikki Bailey and Hana Nobel share stories about how messy things can get with food and sex, with guest host, Taj Easton. 🎤Live Story: That's Not Sexy, Baby by Nikki Bailey For Nikki, her hookup’s praise of her body is a boost to her self esteem. But when her digestive system acts up, she must become downright defiant about self-acceptance. keywords…
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In this episode we sit down with Azdean Elmoustaquim, of Destinations Morocco, to explore what makes Morocco one of the most immersive and misunderstood travel destinations in the world. Born and raised in Marrakech, Azdean shares how reconnecting his son with their roots sparked the creation of Destinations Morocco — a company built around custom …
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This week, we find out about an NFL player, who depended on his speed, but didn't count on being out of the league, just as fast. He started acting strangely. He yelled at coaches & sucker punched a team mate. From there, he quickly goes down hill, off the field, with more strange behavior, which grows increasingly more violent, with arrest, after …
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