Best American Shakedown Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 111 - 2 Dudes 1 Shower Pouch - Mike Houston From Shower Pouch 45:34

3h ago45:34

45:34

Our Overland Expo series presented by Goose Gear (www.goose-gear.com) continues...Eric and Ali catch up with Michael Houston, co-founder of Shower Pouch—the ultimate personal hygiene wipe. Join us as we dive into the story behind this innovative product and explore a few unexpected tangents. Plus, a special drop-in by longtime friend and RFD suppor…

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Ep 110 - The Darién Gap With Patty Upton At OEW24 1:06:35

3h ago1:06:35

1:06:35

“What I dare…I will!What I will…I do!”- Loren Lee Upton1935-2022We kick off our first episode of our Overland Expo West series presented by Goose Gear (www.goose-gear.com) with a true tale of adventure.I have the privilege of sitting down with Patty Upton to delve into the extraordinary adventures of her late husband, Loren Upton, and his groundbre…

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055: Psychedelic Cults and the Return of American Drug Frenzy | with Carl Hassell 2:09:19

6d ago2:09:19

2:09:19

Greetings and salutations, Conspiracy Players. For this episode, we have the privilege of being joined by Carl Hassell. Brought up in the height of the hippie movement and steered into a life decadence, Carl was a part of it all. He sits with Colby to share his tales of adventure and misfortune—living as a vagabond, partaking in the psychedelic pip…

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Ray Wylie Hubbard (Live from KNBT) | A Five Year Anniversary of Rednecks and Radio 1:44:49

29d ago1:44:49

1:44:49

Hello and welcome Americana Podcast listeners to a very special and celebratory episode. Long time listeners and new friends, we are so excited to share with you that as of April 29, 2024- we are celebrating the 5th Anniversary of this show. It has been such an honor to have been documenting the story of Americana through the artist’s lens. And we’…

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BONUS: Origins of the Republican Party w/ Brandon From Agora Podcast 1:31:51

23d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Last summer, to conclude the two part series on the major political parties, Colby returned to the co-pilot chair alongside Nick (The NY Patriot Show and Occult Rejects) to interview Brandon of Agora Podcast to discuss the formation of the Republican Party—tracking from its early years all the way into modern times. We hope you’ve enjoyed this limi…

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BONUS: Origins of the Democratic Party w/ Brandon From Agora Podcast 1:46:01

2M ago1:46:01

1:46:01

Last spring, Colby was invited to sit in the co-pilot chair alongside Nick of The NY Patriot Show and Occult Rejects. They sat down with Brandon of Agora Podcast to discuss the formation of the Democratic Party—tracking from its early years all the way into modern times. We hope you enjoy part 1 of this deep dive into the BS of politics. And as alw…

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EP 109 - Calico, Photography and Minorities Within the Offroad/Overland Space with Jimmy Shaw 1:19:37

2M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Ali and Eric are back on location in the desert landscape of Calico, Ca. They're joined by friend and fellow overlander/offroad enthusiast, Jimmy Shaw, who's also a badass photographer. Our conversation tangents range across the topics of photography, minorities within the offroad/overland space, the drawbacks of electric cars, wanting Subaru to be…

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054: Waking Up and Losing It All | The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide with John Kirwin 1:27:17

4M ago1:27:17

1:27:17

Hello, Conspiracy Players. In today's episode, we are joined by a man who lost everything in pursuit of the truth. If anyone can attest to the backfire of waking up, it's certainly John Kirwin, whose life changed nearly a quarter of a century ago when he took the plunge into the sea of conspiracy. He sits with Colby and talks about his journey and …

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EP 108 - On top of Chocolate Thunder - King of the Hammers 2024 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Hello? New podcast episode live now, who this?Holy shitake mushrooms it’s been a minute!In this episode we go to the 2024 King of the Hammers Presented by @optimabatteries and set up alongside the iconic trail, Chocolate Thunder during the Everyman Challenge race. We discuss everything from doing our part with participating in the Tread Lightly mor…

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Hiss Golden Messenger | The Art of Interpretation 59:20

4M ago59:20

59:20

Hello and welcome to a new episode and a new year Americana Podcast listeners. We’re so happy to be back and we have a very exciting episode for you today to celebrate the new year. I’m particularly excited for this show because it really brings us to a full circle moment in the history of this podcast. From long-time audience members to latest epi…

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The Return of CPT on The Cosmic Peach | The Breakdown of Beetljuice 2:05:56

5M ago2:05:56

2:05:56

Hello, Players. And happy 2024! As a special bonus edition a few weeks back, we dropped Colby's appearance breaking down the film, Ghostbusters, with Julia on The Cosmic Peach Podcast. The response was overwhelmingly positive, so check it out if you haven't already. A couple months later, Julia invited Colby back to sift through another favorite pa…

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Santa and Aliens on Psychedelics | Colby's Appearance on The Spiritual Gangsters 1:50:59

6M ago1:50:59

1:50:59

Hello, Players. As a little treat, we're dropping a guest appearance from last spring. Colby was invited to sit in with two most Spiritual Gangsters and friends of the show, Theresa and Nick. They talk about his journey into conspiracy and end up sprinkling in a bit of everything. Santa Claus and the holidays of lies. Paranormal activity. Conspirac…

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053: Conspira-Rearing; Raising Kids in the Reset | with Deplorable Janet 1:42:03

6M ago1:42:03

1:42:03

Happy Saturday, all you conspiratorial players out there! We have a rare and juicy topic for you all on this episode. Both freshly propelled into the wide world of parenting, Jeremiah and Colby welcome a seasoned veteran and lovely friend of the show, Deplorable Janet, to discuss it all. The year is damn near 2024, and our crazy world continues its…

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Colby on The Cosmic Peach Podcast | The Breakdown Shakedown of Ghostbusters 1:56:12

6M ago1:56:12

1:56:12

Hello, Players. And happy December! As a special bonus edition while the boys are on their maternity leave, we are bringing you an old guest appearance on The Cosmic Peach Podcast where our dear friend, Julia, does her Breakdown Shakedown—featuring the analysis of a different movie every month. Colby was privileged enough to join her in covering on…

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052: Co-Opted Scenes Beyond the Canyon | with John Gusty and Ryan Dean 1:52:21

6M ago1:52:21

1:52:21

Happy Black Friday, Conspiracy Players! Rather than scratching that consuming itch to blow your wage on the next highly coveted thing, why not set the credit cards aside and join us in an attempt to find the strings that bind us all? By now, we're all at least somewhat familiar with the methods used by the deep state when it comes to the Laurel Can…

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Gretchen Peters | The Write Place and Time 1:11:23

6M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Like what you hear? Feel free to support the Show! https://tiptopjar.com/americanapodcast We have a very special guest in this episode. Today, we're diving into the rich tapestry of the extraordinary songwriter, Gretchen Peters. Growing up next to the legendary Greenwich Village folk scene, before moving to Colorado where she cut her teeth as a per…

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Ep 107 - The 1st Annual Fast Friends Fieldtrip & a Sasquatch 1:31:03

7M ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Ali, Ashley, Eric, Kelly and Jordan get together to recap about our epic multi-day trip, the Fast Friends Fieldtrip. Basically a scaled back and constantly moving version of Summer Camp. And we're joined by our friend Jordan Kepler of Sasquatch Survival Gear/resident knife maker/blacksmith/comic relief, who takes us to one of his favorite spots ove…

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Ep 106 - The New Beginning of an Old End 38:25

8M ago38:25

38:25

(Ali here) Overdue update episode from my car and crappy recorder on my iPhone. Been a long time coming but here are the updates on the podcast, where we’ve been at, what’s been going on and what the future may look like moving forward. Thanks to all of our listeners! We’re still figuring all this out! Stay tuned, promise there’s more to come!…

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At the Cusp of Israeli-Saudi Normalization? 52:09

8M ago52:09

52:09

Talk of normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel has been heating up in recent weeks, with American officials visiting Riyadh to hammer out the terms of an agreement and Saudi and Israeli leaders sounding optimistic. But how close to such a deal are we really? Joshua Teitelbaum, a professor of Middle East history at Bar-Ilan University in Isra…

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051: Deep Share Swappin | with Andy Rouse 2:13:11

9M ago2:13:11

2:13:11

Happy two year anniversary, Conspiracy Players! For those who have been on the ride from the beginning as well as those who have joined along the way. On today's episode, we are joined by Andy Rouse, a man very worthy of such an occasion. And rather than dive deep into any particular topic, he and Colby circle each other and play a game of conspira…

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Ep105 - Treading Lightly And A Party In The Woods With Pure4x4, Tread Mag And Goose Gear 1:16:36

9M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Ali and Eric head out to the Pure 4x4 event in Big Bear, Ca at Holcomb Valley Ranch. We connect with Kelly from Tread, Natalie from Goose Gear and Phil Ysidro, founder of Pure 4x4. Beautiful ranch with great people and a lot of fun.By Rigged for Dirt

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050: Nursing, Burning Out, and a Path Forward | with Catie Harris 53:27

10M ago53:27

53:27

Good morning, afternoon, evening, or night, Conspiracy Players. For this episode, we've got something a little different. As the world rapidly changes around us, many professions are fading, and the field of nursing in western medicine is no exception. Whether it be the high demand, stressful hours, budget cuts, or flat out under appreciation, seve…

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EP 104 - An Average Podcast With Ben From The Average Overlanders 1:21:17

10M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

We hang out with Ben from the Average Overlanders for this episode following our hang out at the KC x Chemical guys rigs and coffee event. We spend time talking about the lack of time in lifeBy Rigged for Dirt

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EP 103 - Matt And Eric - Subie Shakedown Run & the Newly Remodeled Silverado Canyon Market 1:30:22

10M ago1:30:22

1:30:22

Ali, Matt and Eric get together for a day up in Silverado Canyon shaking down the newly built Subarus. We also swing by our friend Jeff's newly remodeled market and restaurant at the Silverado Canyon Market where we happen to stumble upon his monthly meetup of some of the most gorgeous classical cars you've ever seen. We end the day with pitchers o…

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UFO Roundtable | with Nick, Andy, and Nathan 1:41:06

10M ago1:41:06

1:41:06

This bonus guest appearance was recorded a few moons ago, but with all the UFO (pardon me, UAP) shenanigans in the spotlight as of late, it seems the perfect time to release it. Enjoy!!

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Something Shocking. Two Subarus, Sean from Shock Surplus and Kelly from TREAD Mag. 55:42

11M ago55:42

55:42

FInally, the closures are lifted and Big Bear is back in business. Ali and Eric take this opportunity to get out, recharge and do some stock suspension testing and first impressions with their Subarus. What a wild difference between the Jeeps! We sit with Sean from Shock Surplus and Kelly from TREAD magazine to shoot the shit and discuss all things…

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049: Love is a Four Letter Word | A Swap with Julia from Cosmic Peach Podcast 2:07:45

11M ago2:07:45

2:07:45

Good, morning, afternoon, evening, or night, Conspiracy Players. For this episode, we do a killer swap-cast with friend of the show, Julia, from Cosmic Peach Podcast. Both being fond of the cryptic lore of pop music and the so-called counterculture, she and Colby take a swim through the murky waters of Courtney Love and study the mark she's left on…

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Colby's Guest Appearance on MondayNightMasterDebators (6/26/23) | AUDIO ONLY 1:56:22

11M ago1:56:22

1:56:22

Hello, Players. Here's the description from Mat T, host of Monday Night Master Debators via The Great Deception Podcast. Thank you and enjoy! Welcome to Episode 87 of the Monday Night MasterDebaters where I am joined by Ryan from Dangerous World Podcast, Ryan Alecksannder from Notus & Friends, Drew from You’re Missen the Point, and Colby from Consp…

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Frank Is Back! We dive deeper into all that's happened and screw the intro! 1:22:14

11M ago1:22:14

1:22:14

Frank and Ali finally get back together for some catching up since Frank took a break after Summer Camp. We talk about managing expectations and how sometimes you run at different speeds and it's not always the right speed for everyone. It's deep, it's fun, it feels like old timesBy Rigged for Dirt

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048: Satan Con and the Internet Censoring of Things | w/Theresa from The Spiritual Gangsters 2:02:38

12M ago2:02:38

2:02:38

Good morning, afternoon, or evening, Conspiracy Players! A couple weeks after the infamous yet small gathering of virginal mask-wearing Satanists in Boston, Colby was joined by Theresa of The Spiritual Gangsters Podcast to discuss the implications. They also weave in pop culture and personal experience to connect the Rise of the Woke, Covid hysteri…

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EP - 100 - It's Late, But It's Here - 100th Milestone And The Usual Rants 1:16:00

1y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

The podcast that's a week late, Eric and Ali go live on Instagram for the 100th Rigged For Dirt Podcast episode. Get into everything from their dual Subaru builds, partner discussions (KC Lights, Front Runner Outfitters, GooseGear, Torqmasters, Wired By Greg, Shock Surplus, Rallitek, Ironman 4x4 and more), talk about doing something at a shop and a…

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The Secret Police of Kamala Harris | Colby co-hosting on The NY Patriot Show with Headless Giant 1:37:58

1y ago1:37:58

1:37:58

What if there was a conspiracy so broad and outlandish that you wouldn’t even believe it as the plot of a TV show? At the heart of the story is a rogue group of secret police flashing high status badges and dropping names of those at the very top. Not only that, but they’re also going around claiming to have official authority granted all the way b…

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047: The Unfortunate Demise of Danny Casolaro | an NY Patriot SwapCast with Philip Zozzaro 1:31:26

1y ago1:31:26

1:31:26

Hello, Conspiracy Players. On today's episode, The NY Patriot Show and CPT are graced by returning guest and walking encyclopedia: The one and only Philip Zozzaro. Of the many topics that Phil is well versed in, the story (and ultimately the murder) of Danny Casolaro is among the most intriguing. A freelance writer, Casolaro found himself in the mi…

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046: Infiltrating the Fringes | with Brandy Renee 2:10:40

1y ago2:10:40

2:10:40

Good morning, afternoon, or evening, Conspiracy Players. On today’s episode, we’re joined once again by the fantabulous Brandy Renee. As a departure from her first appearance, she comes at us with some deep dive discoveries regarding the infiltration of certain communities we might all be very familiar with. When it comes to trusted alternative sou…

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EP - 99 - Meet our new co-host and build partner, Eric Dalcin 1:26:41

1y ago1:26:41

1:26:41

We reintroduce you to longtime friend and past guest on Rigged For Dirt, Eric Dalcin, who's now stepping into a more full-time co-host seat with us here. We know you'll like hearing his perspective and as usual, Ali will be there to dumb things down for you.By Rigged for Dirt

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Americana Podcast LIVE | State of Americana Panel 1:05:52

1y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

It's time to break out the party hats and pop the champagne because the Americana Podcast is celebrating its 4th anniversary! For the past four years, this podcast has been a leading voice in the Americana music scene, sharing interviews, stories, and music from some of the genre's most talented artists. And in our tireless efforts to promote and c…

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EP 98 - Rigs & Brews w/ Adam Leidy, the USFS, a bunch of friends and tube tops. Oh & tangents... 47:35

1y ago47:35

47:35

Once again we come together but this time we're in San Diego for Rigs and Brew's event at Duckfoot Brewery. Many great beers were had and great friends were hung with. Adam Leidy our Forest Service buddy from the INYO National Forest area came down to talk to us about treading lightly and doing our part. We also got dropped in on by our friend Ali …

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FabiaNation | Colby co-hosting on The NY Patriot Show w/The OddManOut 1:27:45

1y ago1:27:45

1:27:45

As a special treat, Colby got to sit in the co-host chair on The NY Patriot Show; joined by Odd Man from The OddCast to talk about the Fabian society- the history of, as well as how relevant they remain to this day, and everything in betweeen. Strap in for a deep one, Players! https://linktr.ee/occultrejectsandfriendshttps://linktr.ee/Theoddmanout…

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045: The Needle and the Damage Done | with Christopher Key 1:15:22

1y ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Good day, Conspiracy Players. On this episode, we're joined by anti-vaccine activist and holistic warrior, Christopher Key. Christopher was enjoying a successful career in sports medicine and was part of seven consecutive championships (three of which were Superbowls) before everything changed for him. In 1998, following the birth of twins, he aske…

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044: Weird Scenes from the Canyon and Beyond | Swappin w/The Occult Rejects and Cosmic Peach 2:01:37

1y ago2:01:37

2:01:37

Good day, evening, or night, Conspiracy Players. We're finally dropping our long awaited Laurel Canyon episode, and what a conspiracy web this conversation turned out to be. NY Patriot from the Occult Rejects and Julia from The Cosmic Peach Podcast sat down with Colby for a three-way swapcast, and it did not disappoint. It would be a shame not to m…

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EP97 - Party Cast In Anza Borrego with Marco, Jerry, Luke, Matt, Eric and Ali. 1:09:27

1y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

What an awesome trip! All the friends come out for this one where we sit surrounded by the beauty of the Anza Borrego desert. We are joined by Jerry from Tembo Tusk (@tembotusk), Luke Agajanian (@lukeashoots)and his daughter, Eric Dalcin (@american_overland), Mattt Lorenger (@3.2.1.Adventure), and everyone's friend, Marco Hernandez (@ovrlndx). We t…

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Ep96 - Not So Tiny Rigs 1:25:40

1y ago1:25:40

1:25:40

A great one for you aspiring entrepreneurs out there looking to strike out on your own. We spend an evening with Daniel Elo who takes time away from his very pregnant wife to talk about being a small business owner (no pun intended). From when we used to see eachother on the streets driving from our old 9-5s to both being heavily involved in the in…

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043: Fairs, Orphans, and The Old World | with Mat T from the Great Deception Podcast 1:27:50

1y ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Greetings and good day, Conspiracy Players. If you've ever wondered about the inconsistencies plentiful in the historical narrative or ever felt that there's something awry about our recent past, then this episode is for you. Mat T from The Great Deception Podcast joins us to talk about the world's fairs (also known as the great expositions). After…

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042: Indoctrinating the Masses; From Black Pill to White | A Conversation with Miss M 50:36

1y ago50:36

50:36

A public school teacher with a lot on her mind sits down with Colby to talk about waking up during the pandemic. The Science will tell you that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, right before the Science demands that you mask up your children, stay inside your home, and inoculate yourself and your family with experimental bi…

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Ep95 - Lasertown and Average Overlanders. 1:05:21

1y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

I get a chance to sit down with Jared from the Average Overlanders and completely bomb the sound mix on this one (Where's Frank! - and I blame the Rove Adventure Beer!)...But all-in all, sound quality issues aside, it's a great opportunity to get to meet this unique individual out in a very unique location, Lasertown, out in in Johnson Valley thank…

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Colby's Appearance on The Occult Rejects | Who is Elon Musk(?) 1:23:48

1y ago1:23:48

1:23:48

During a guest spot on The Occult Rejects, Colby seized the chance to stand on the shoulders of Jeremiah's research and expound further. A lot has happened with Elon since the CPT deep dive on him last year, and it's more important now than ever before to learn some hard truths about the 'elite' transhumanist who has stepped into the savior roll. S…

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041: Planet X-tra and the Ensuing Derailment of 2023 | w/Chris from The Rained Out Rantcast 1:58:06

1y ago1:58:06

1:58:06

Greetings, Conspiracy Players! On this episode, the boys are joined by Chris from The Rained Out RantCast. As someone who was balls deep into researching Planet X in the long ago time, he begins the conversation by talking about the speculation of this system that may or may not be approaching our very own. From there, the discussion turns to the m…

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Colby's Appearance on Deplorable Nation 1:47:15

1+ y ago1:47:15

1:47:15

Back in January, Deplorable Janet interviewed Colby. They discuss soap making, chem trails, sleep paralysis, psychedelics, astral projecting, dreaming, the benefit of meat nets, and so much more! This one is full of laughter and plenty of mayhem. Go check out Janet's show if you haven't already; and stay tuned for a new CPT episode about Planet X, …

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John R. Miller and Chloe Edmonstone | Shakedown from Shenandoah 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

It seems we’re back in that strange space in time where there are days that can 70 degrees and sunny and beautiful. The birds are singing and the blossoms on trees are beginning to light up the branches like a holy and natural Christmas lights… and then the next day we’re right back into the holds of a winter that every year seems to overstay its w…

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