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Nov 2016
43m 13s

Benny Bills | Salem, Oregon

Studio BOTH/AND
About this episode
In 2013, hundred dollar bills started mysteriously appearing throughout Salem, Oregon; in diaper boxes, tip cups, people's cars. This is the story of the mysterious person hiding them, and how their generosity became contagious.

This week's guests:
Heather Martin, JoAnn Culbertson, and Rob Whelan

Our Americana is produced & hosted by Josh Hallmark.
Learn more at www.ouramericanapodcast.com

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Special thanks to Night Cadet for the use of their song "Seaside."

Other Featured Music:
Dave Depper - Perspective;
Will Bangs - The Soft Glow of Christmas Lights;
David Szesztay - Take Care;
Dave Depper - Acoustic 2;
Will Bangs - You Make My Heart Sing So Loud;
Dave Depper - Wholesome 1;
Josh Woodward - Thanks for Coming (Instrumental);
Steve Combs - Thank You (Remix)
Music available at: www.freemusicarchive.com

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