59: Is Edward Snowden in a Dystopian Gay Mafia?

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59: Is Edward Snowden in a Dystopian Gay Mafia?

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May 23, 2014

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After a week of epic media consumption the guys defend Adam Carolla, crap on Julian Assange, review a ton of books and podcasts, drink tasty tea, and run down the top NSA stories this week. A full-on frenzy of goodness with minimal grump.
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May 23, 2014

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59: Is Edward Snowden in a Dystopian Gay Mafia?

59: Is Edward Snowden in a Dystopian Gay Mafia?

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