139. AFRICOM -- Pt. 1!

Pick Me Up, I'm Scared.

This week, Madeline & David talk about AFRICOM, Kony 2012, and whether or not X is a rockabilly band!

PATREON:

https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared/posts

SOURCES:

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