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Ep 243 - Luther Jones & His Felonious Foolery

Season 5, Ep. 243

Episode 243 is loose, and we have the little-known tale of Luther Jones, a career criminal! And a bad one at that.

Why did Luther turn to a life of crime? Why did he keep making mistakes? And how do you serve your bean beverages?

The secret ingredient is...poker!


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