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Feb 2019
57m 13s

The Death of Kurt Cobain

Crackpot: A Conspiracy Podcast
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Death, drugs, and rock & roll. Come as you are, whether you're easily amused or not. This week Zach and Tim talk about the death of Kurt Cobain, lead singer and songwriter for the seminal band Nirvana. You may not be surprised by the conclusions they reached, but at least one of them was!    Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/ZPKK7Bt   We're now on Instagram! follow us on Twitter @crackpotpodcast, Like us on FaceBook CrackpotPodcast@gmail.com or call 612-888-3090 Art by Jake Luck www.jakeluck.com
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