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The Hoax Artist

Hosted by Bob Carlson Apr. 01, 2016 Arts
Some grifters are just in it for cash. Others are in it for something much more valuable.

Some grifters are just in it for cash. Others are in it for something much more valuable. 

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Host:

Bob Carlson

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Nick White

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