Hosted by Aidan J. Smith and Cian Smith, this weekly(ish) podcast has takes on current basketball events in the Calgary area from high school ball all the way to the NBA! As well as other sport events, non-sport topics, and exclusive interviews!
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Tired of the same-old serious book analysis in podcasts? Well, we were. To solve this, Ryan and Callum started Smug Book Club. A podcast that gets literature 'lit' and puts the 'ok' into books. Every fortnight, the team releases an episode on a book. It can be old, new, classic or not, anything is up for discussion. Expect foul-language and spoilers, but don't worry if you haven't read the novel, we've done it for you. Follow us on Twitter: @SmugBookClub
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2022 was a long time ago, but that’s not stopping the Smug Book Club boys from reflecting on the best books they read in that year! And trust ‘em, there are some absolute belters on this go-around. The Buddha in the Attic — Julie Otsuka Persepolis — Marjane Satrapi One Hundred Years of Solitude — Gabriel García Márquez Death With Interruptions — Jo…
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Very Novel 007: Manga, book signings, and Milan Kundera
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44:36Manga, eh? Anime, yeah? Why is it when the ‘Murricans get their grubby hands on it to adapt for their screens, they always seem to balls it up? Do they even know what they’re doing with it? Is it all just a culture clash? Or is there a slither of merit in what they’re creating? Callum and Ryan (somewhat) answer these questions, alongside their stan…
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Very Novel 006: Celeb poets, BookTok, and more AI
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56:55Callum and Ryan are back again! In the spirit of chatting about more ai and some dodgy poetry, they thought they'd just let ChatGPT sort out this week’s episode description. Enjoy! In the realm of words and stories, a tale unfolds, Where Very Novel's hosts bring insights untold. Callum and Ryan, their voices intertwined, Unveiling the podcast's lat…
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Very Novel 005: Cormac McCarthy, encyclopaedias, and review bombing
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50:29No podcast for sad men? Well, there’s always this one. Cormac McCarthy died, and Ryan and Callum are bummed. But it’s okay – they have each other to talk about the man’s legacy and what made him so darn special. There’s also some encyclopaedia chat, as well as an honest assessment of some kneejerk review bombing following Elizabeth Gilbert’s decisi…
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Very Novel 004: Bible banning, girl protagonists, and Ulysses
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43:15Yee-haw! It’s time to saddle up for another Very Novel. Down at the ranch Callum and Ryan are rounding up the latest book stories for y’all. Like why are they banning the ol’ bible in schools across the pond? Why are young fellas not getting the diverse reading they need? Why is Ulysses such a pain in the chaps to get through? And why did we make t…
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Very Novel 003: Indie bookshops, reading challenges, and Martin Amis
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54:46It’s another round of Very Novel — and Ryan and Callum are snapping into the spines of some fresh book chat. This week, we revel in the joy of a thriving independent bookshop scene, and contemplate the pitfalls of online reading challenges and book tracking. We pay our respects to Martin Amis — a dude we know virtually nothing about — while the Bra…
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Very Novel 002: AI woes, fake books, and authors' hobbies
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44:37Your boys are back with a fresh take at what’s going on in the world of books. This week, a storm in a teacup involving Bradford Literature Festival and Midjourney has us anticipating the wider implications of AI in literature, we ponder the point of displaying fake books in your gaff, and what the hell are revered writers like Neil Gaiman getting …
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Very Novel 001: Censorship, adaptations, and Matthew Perry
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42:51Hello, what’s this? It’s only a new flippin’ topical book series, right here on the feed, featuring your two favourite book boys. Every fortnight we cover the latest book news, opinions and titbits, all the while going, erm, nose deep in our current reads. What’s not to love? In our debut episode, we talk recent censorship woes, Matthew Perry’s lat…
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Uh oh. UH OH. It's our yearly update on our favorite books, but... it's almost a year late. Look, we can't be perfect all the time, so you're just gonna have to accept this wonderful content whenever it rolls around. So... what were the best novels we read in 2021? Well, those were: Moby Dick, by Herman Melville Homegoing, by Yaa Gyasi The Song Of …
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Okay, yeah, we may actually be closer to 2022 than 2020, but when do the Smug Book Club boys let tradition stand in the way of a good time? No, that's not a rhetorical question: WHEN? ANSWER US, WHEN?!?! (Spoiler: never). At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter when we released this episode, because books are nearly always good. And damn, d…
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Episode 31 - Aidan has finally moved out!! NBA play in tournament prediction and More!
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52:56We talk about what it's like moving out for the first time. We give out predictions about the NBA play in tournament and overall thoughts on it as well as some quick discussions about COVID and Anime
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Episode 30 - The "Aberhart Game", What's the CEBL, and Steph Curry's insane scoring run!
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1:00:27Aidan & Cian go over the infamous Western Canada vs William Aberhart game from 2020 where Aidan played his last high school game. Aidan & Cian also cover an intro to the CEBL and discuss Steph curry's insane scoring streak!
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Episode 29 ft. Ali Raza & Manyang Tong - High School Mixtapes, Top 5 Drake Songs Draft, and more!
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1:27:26Ali Raza and Manyang Tong join the Foul Language Podcast where we watch their old high school mixtapes, host a Drake song draft, talk about some NBA Final predictions, and just have a good vibe.
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Episode 28 - March Madness!! A year without basketball.... and who's the baddest in the game?
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47:18In this episode of the foul language podcast Aidan and Cian talk all this NCAA Tournament, the truth about a year without ball, and who's the baddest in the game (outside of basketball)
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OH MY SANDWORM WE DID AN EPISODE ON DUNE?!? But... this isn't that episode. This is an episode where we summarise everything that happened in the book. Why? WHY?! Easy — it's to refresh you on everything that happened in the magnificent novel, saving you all that reading (or re-reading) time. Anyway, enjoy our synopsis of Frank Herbert's 'Dune.' ON…
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WATCH OUT, WOOOOOOORMS! That's right, the Smug Book Club boys are back and talking about one of their all time favourite novels: 'Dune,' by Frank Herbert. In this bumper-length episode (that just means we talked a whole load of nonsense for ages), we cover a veritable smorgasbord of topics. This includes: Our experience with Dune FRANK HERBERT FACT…
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Episode 27 Ft. Cole Charlebois - Peter's Drive-in Tips, Amusement Park Stories, And Jordan vs Lebron
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1:35:23In Episode 27 Cole Charlebois joins FLP to share his knowledge of Calgary's famous Peter's Drive-in, everyone shares some funny stories, and we take a deep dive into what makes Jordan and Lebron both great
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Episode 26 - Youtube Channel Live now!! University of Calgary Athletic Director resigns!
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44:29Episode 26 is the 1st live video episode in Foul Language history!! This episode we talk about recent Calgary High school commitments, U of C AD Resigning his position, the Utah Jazz's crazy run, and finally getting the Jack Simpson gym back!
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Episode 25 - Best Basketball Song Mentions! Top 10 Centers of all Time! Pickup Basketball Dos and Donts
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52:41In this episode Aidan and Cian go through Shea Serrano's "Basketball (And other things)" And guess and argue their way above a bunch of crazy lists that include the best basketball songs of all time, greatest centers, and weird pickup basketball rules.
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Episode 24 - Interview with Lukas Humle! University tips and the GREATEST Shot ever for our High School Team!!!
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1:05:25Lukas Humle joins the podcast today to give young hoopers some tips for basketball, and we also talk about one of the clutches shots ever made by Lukas in the 2019 Calgary High School Semis against Bishop O'Byrne!
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Episode 23 - Featuring our DAD!! Talks about his basketball journey, Calgary club/high school basketball, and the evolution of the NBA
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38:29In episode 23 we bring our Dad onto the podcast to discuss his incredible basketball journey, how basketball has changed throughout the years, and much more!
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Episode 22 - Ranking New NBA City Jerseys!!!! Grades for every teams offseason so far!
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57:23In this episode Aidan and Cian rank all the new City Edition Jerseys from 20 different NBA Teams!
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Episode 21 - U of C Sports Shut Down! Where should Russel Westbrook go?? NBA Talk and preview for next weeks episode!
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44:34In the epsiode of The Foul Language Podcast Aidan and Cian talk about how Alberta's government decisions affect sports in the local area. Where Russel Westbrook should if he wants out of Houston, and look forward to a special episode next week!
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Episode 20 - Interview with Zack Duncan! NBA Draft Talk, and basketball Life at Churchill!
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1:00:36Zack Duncan joins the pod this week for some chill discussion, and talks a little bit about the NBA Draft, and how high school is going so far. Quality on this episode seems to be glitching a lil bit so we'll try and fix that for next week. Enjoy!
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Episode 19 - Scariest Halloween NBA Teams!, Why the Alberta Club Collective has been a success, and how you should dress for halloween!
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30:33In this Episode of The Foul Language Podcast, Aidan and Cian discuss what NBA Teams would be a nightmare next year, why the ACC has been awesome this year and different takes on how you should dress for halloween
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Episode 18 - Best FROZEN Foods!! Top 5 foods for after school, and what's the formula to winning in the NBA?
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1:03:51In this episode Aidan and Cian test out the brand new setup while counting down the top 5 frozen food and top 5 after school foods, as well as the best way to win in the NBA
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Episode 17 - CanadaWest/OUA Season Cancelled! LeBron & AD's Greatness, and Closing Thoughts On The Bubble
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46:21The return of The Foul Language Podcast starts with the news that Canada West and OUA have cancelled their basketball seasons for 2020/2021, thoughts on LeBron and the Lakers winning the NBA Championship in the Bubble, and how much of a success the NBA Bubble was.
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HEY THERE! Never read 'Twilight?' Or has it been a long time since you have? Or maybe you just fancy a refresher on Stephanie Meyer's famous novel? Well, you're in the right place, friend. Why? Because this is a SYNOPSIS episode where we break down all the pertinent plot points from the sparkly vampire novel, meaning you can listen to the main epis…
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Whip out your white party make-up and glitter, it's 'Twilight' time! Yes, you read that right, the Smug Book Club boys (or are we now men?) have focused their laser sharp wits on Stephenie Meyer's classic vampire novel. This work of Young Adult (YA) fiction is one of the most famous books of the last 20 years — and, potentially, ever — so the time …
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Episode 16 - How athletic is Drake?! Does Backdrop matter when shooting? And 1st Round Predictions for the NBA Playoffs!!
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1:12:04In Episode 16, Aidan and Cian decide how athletic Drake actually is, whether what's behind the hoop matters when shooting and make their picks for the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs
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Episode 15 - Shoe Shopping for Cian and what we should add to the NBA Bubble Life!
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52:43In this chill episode of the Foul Language Podcast, Aidan and Cian get into some pretty funny conversations about what new shoes Cian should look into getting and what should be added to the NBA Bubble that can make it even more entertaining.
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SYNOPSIS: 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' — Robert Louis Stevenson
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10:26Well, well, well, you've stumbled upon the plot summary for the Smug Book Club episode on Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.' Listen to this and be reminded of all the salient plot details, so you don't have to re-read the book. Once that's done, head over and check out the full episode. You won't regret it. Obviou…
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'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' — Robert Louis Stevenson
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54:41The boys are back! This time they're throwing their eyes over Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.' Is the book itself a friendly Jekyll? Or a nasty Hyde? Has it aged like a lovely Jekyll? Or a shrivelling Hyde? And does everything have to be a duality? Join them on their journey, but beware: strong language…
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In this Episode of The Foul Language Podcast, Aidan and Cian discuss the tragic passing of George Floyd and the situation as a whole. The NBA Also returns and the duo decides if anyone was left out and if there should be a play in tournament for the playoffs. Lastly they review the entirety of the Last Dance, as they go through each episode discuss…
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NEXT UP: 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,' Robert Louis Stevenson
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3:37The Smug Book Club boys are back! Well, kinda. This short episode is introducing our next podcast, which will be on Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde!' The full thing will be out in a week or two, giving you time to pick up the book if you'd like to read it before we talk all kinds of crap about it. Catch you soon!…
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Aidan J. Makes his decision on where he is going to play University Basketball Next Year
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Episode 12 - The Coronavirus..... and what it means for basketball
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48:59On this rather different episode, Aidan and Cian about the pandemic of the Coronavirus and what it means for local and worldwide basketball.
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Episode 11 - Interview with Tobi Akinkunmi and Ben Blake! We Discuss Kobe's Tragic passing, The NBA All Star weekend and Alberta High School Basketball
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1:17:40The Foul Language Podcast invites it's first guests Tobi and Ben while on a high school basketball tournament. There is a bunch of funny moments in this episode and I know everyone will enjoy-
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Episode 10 - Top 5 Sneakers, Jerseys and NBA Moments of the Decade, Thoughts on Zion's 1st Game, Reaction to the Provincal High School Basketball Rankings and comments on the Kansas/Kansas St Brawl
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1:08:58In this Episode Cian is back! We talk about our own top 5 list of the decade and react to Zion's 22 points in his NBA debut. The Provincial basketball rankings are finally out and we give our opinions on the rankings as well as discuss the craziness of a Kansas player almost using a chair in a brawl.…
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Episode 9 - College Basketball Basketball is Crazy! The Big 10 is impossible and Kyrie Irving wants more pieces!
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31:36Cian is away for a basketball tryout, So Aidan talks about how absurd it is that Ranked Teams in College Basketball keep losing! Why Kyrie's situation in Brooklyn looks very similar to Boston and what Calgary High School Basketball Tournaments are approaching, as well as a quick guess on what the ASAA Provincial Rankings will be.…
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Yes, after a long hiatus, the Smug Book Club boys are back! But rather than our normal approach where we review and analyse a book, we're doing something a little different. So, strap yourself in and get ready for a breakdown of our 6 favourite books we read in 2019. That means 3 from Callum, and 3 from Ryan. Because, you know, fairness. So, what a…
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Episode 8 - Calgary High School Basketball Underway! No.1 Teams in College Basketball Suck and the Closest NBA Season in years
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56:25In the long absent from the Mics, Aidan and Cian talk about the excitement in Calgary High School Basketball, the craziness of College basketball teams losing, and The Heat, Mavs and Lakers balling
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Episode 7 - The "Load Management" Problem, The Start of College Basketball! Biggest Suprises in the NBA and High School Basketball Starting soon
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45:21In this Episode Aidan and Cian discuss the NBA's Load Management problem, What it is? Does it Work? And how to fix it. The 1st week of College basketball is over and Aidan's Spartans' had a rough start, With the NBA season already underway who are the biggest surprises? And High School basketball is 2 weeks away and the Hype is just starting.…
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Episode 6 - Start to the NBA Season! Picking today's "Monstars" and reacting to Kawhi's latest meme.
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32:43The NBA season is starting, Halloween is approaching and Kawhi is being himself, This is gonna be great episode
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Episode 5 - Let's talk about NBA Preseason
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33:15On the Foul Language Podcast Aidan and Cian discuss the current and funny moments going on in the NBA preseason as well as react to Sports Illustrated Power Rankings based on Preseason
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Episode 4 - Top 10 NBA Duos and 5 Exciting Duos to watch this Year
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37:13This week on the Foul Language Podcast, Aidan J. Smith does his 1st solo show and ranks his Top 10 duos as well as 5 Exciting Duos to look out for this year
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Episode 3 - California "Fair Pay to Play" Law, USA losing in FIBA, FIBA Gold Medal Predictions and Melo to Big 3?
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47:46This week we discuss a California Law that will allow College and University Students the right to get paid, we talk about how USA's next Olympic team will look after losing to France in Quarters at the FIBA World Cup, We make our predictions for the FIBA Gold Medal game (Spain Won). And look at whether Carmelo Anthony could join the Big 3 league a…
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Episode 2 - Ranking Calgary High School Jerseys and Discussing International Canadian Basketball
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58:45In this weeks Episode, We rank all of the Calgary High School Men's Division 1 Basketball jerseys, as well as discuss Canada's disappointing performances in international basketball and react to Steve Nash's comments on the Bill Simmons Podcast, All while getting Distracted
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Foul Language Podcast - Episode 1, The Beginning
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1:06:58For our 1st Episode we introduce the Podcast as well as the type of content we will be putting out. In honour of the Fiba World Cup starting we discuss who would win in a game between the 1992 Dream Team and the 2008 Redream Team, as well as our takes on ESPN's survey where experts predicted the NBA Champion next year. Of course all while getting d…
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SYNOPSIS: 'The President Is Missing,' Bill Clinton & James Patterson
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14:53Yes, you're reading this right, Bill Clinton wrote a thriller. With James Patterson. And yes, it's as bad as you think it's going to be. This is why we've done the hard work and read it for you. In this synopsis, we give you a breakdown of the plot, so you can enjoy our full episode without having to sully your brain by, you know, actually reading …
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