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    Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 26 - Todd XL Stevens Interview

    enFebruary 16, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Todd "XL" Stevens is our special guest. In this fun conversation, he gives insight on the origins of his musical style, his disappearance from the industry, and his recent and upcoming projects. 

    Spotify Ep Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3JiuKq6

    XL DBD FB: https://bit.ly/3GHQPN6

    XL Innovation: https://bit.ly/34JgrvX

    Reconciled (XL & Dale Thompson): https://bit.ly/3GqzJ6W

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