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Nov 3
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Introducing Dogood Detectives

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Introducing GZM's new podcast, Dogood Detectives staring Nora Dogood and her little brother Trey, Sunshine Bay’s sharpest kid detectives. Episode 1: The Mystery of the Melted Mint Chip... When all 47 flavors at Benny’s Sunshine Scoops mysteriously melt overnight, Nora and Trey investigate what caused the power outage…and who knew about it. Follow Dogood D ... Show More
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