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Aug 2024
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Ep. 45 | The Buried Brain/Killer Jetlag

Wondery | Ballen Studios
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“The Buried Brain”

A young man barely survives being trapped in an avalanche while on a ski trip. Then, his recovery is derailed when he starts suffering from mysterious seizures. When his doctors find out what’s triggering them, they’re shocked and amazed.


“Killer Jetlag”

A young woman comes home from studying in Ghana, ready to enjoy a relaxing summer. But soon, she starts experiencing horrifying nightmares – and finds herself on the verge of death.


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