A Tasmanian Devil with Tourette’s Syndrome: Self Defense with Marcus Torgerson

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A Tasmanian Devil with Tourette’s Syndrome: Self Defense with Marcus Torgerson

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Aug 13, 2021

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Conversations In Close Protection is a podcast about the Executive/Close Protection industry. We use the podcast to enhance discussions about the industry and promote values, information and education within the Close Protection Community and try to have fun doing it!

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A Tasmanian Devil with Tourette’s Syndrome: Self Defense with Marcus Torgerson

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