80s True Crime: Cocaine Bear
1980s Now27 Feb 2023

80s True Crime: Cocaine Bear

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the lengths Rob Halford is going to get Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall, the "Tetris" trailer and a fish on "The Goonies" porch. Then, Will shares the true 1980s tale of the "Cocaine Bear."

Introduction - :00

Announcement - 2:48

*Listen for our interview with Dave Philpott author of "Dear Mr. Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes"

1980s News - 4:45

80s True Crime: Cocaine Bear - 20:15

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:02:40

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