In this gripping episode of the Risk Takers Podcast, host Brent Brown interviews Chris Duncan, an experienced bomb technician and expert with over 11 years in the field. The episode dives deep into the fascinating and often perilous world of bomb disposal and law enforcement techniques.

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S02E02 - Chris Duncan-001 | Risk Takers Podcast

Episode Title: The High-Stakes World of Bomb Disposal with Chris Duncan

Podcast Series: Risk Takers

Host: Brent Brown

Guest: Chris Duncan, Expert Bomb Technician from a Major Metropolitan Atlanta Police Department

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