What if you swallowed 48 bags of cocaine? [Rebroadcast #156]

A young man looking for a quick way to get rid of student loan debt gambles with his life and nearly pays the ultimate price.

Producer: Whit Missildine

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Content/Trigger Warnings: drugs, near death, explicit language

Intro Music: ""Illabye" – Tipper

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