Strange Country Ep. 235: Holiday Magic Cosmetics

Strange Country

English - August 04, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MB - ★★★ - 173 ratings
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William Penn Patrick founded Holiday Magic Cosmetics in 1964. The defunct company is mainly known by law students learning about pyramid schemes. Strange Country co-hosts Beth and Kelly talk about this company and its bizarre management style which could involve eating turds.

Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands

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