Best Try Hard Studios Podcasts (2025)

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LeBron’s Farewell Tour, Brady-Sweeney Sweetness, and the WNBA Expands 57:15

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This week in Pretty Boys of the NFL, Tom Brady apparently hit it off with Sydney Sweeney at the Bezos-Sànchez wedding across the pond in Venice. Blake begs the very important question — can Tom Brady even flirt? Back home, Tight End University kicked off, where players came for the football and stayed for an impromptu Taylor Swift concert. Thanks, …

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Vitess for Postgres, with the co-founder of PlanetScale 1:07:29

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Sugu Sougoumarane, co-creator of Vitess and co-founder of PlanetScale, joins me to talk about his time scaling YouTube’s database infrastructure, building Vitess, and his latest project bringing sharding to Postgres with Multigres. This was a fun conversation with technical deep-dives, lessons from building distributed systems, and why he’s joining…

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PlanetScale Metal 50:08

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In this episode, I chat with Richard Crowley from PlanetScale about their new offering: PlanetScale Metal. We dive deep into the performance and reliability trade-offs of EBS vs. locally attached NVMe storage, and how Metal delivers game-changing speed for MySQL workloads. Links: Database School: https://databaseschool.com PlanetScale: https://plan…

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Test Takes to the Streets 1:32:43

5d ago1:32:43

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This week, there's a ton of news to go over! Marques, Andrew, and David start with off talking about Mario Kart World before digging into Samsung Galaxy Unpacked rumors. Then they talk about Apple CarPlay Ultra and Tesla's Robotaxi event in Austin before trying to explain the NBA Finals in tech terms to David. Links: Videogamedunkey - Nintendo Swit…

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RAWtalk 157: HORRIBLE NEWS for the Camera Industry & More... 56:25

5d ago56:25

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In this episode, Jared flies solo while Stephen is busy catching up with video projects. He breaks down his latest concert shoot with James Blunt, the power of AI video, picking up "Big Bertha" & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 157!…

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Is F1 in pole position for film of the week? 1:11:28

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Paige and Azzi Hard Launch, OKC’s Gen Z Kings, and Aaron Rodgers’ (Fake) Marriage 48:55

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It was a winning week for Gen-Z ballers. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd finally hard-launched their relationship on Instagram after months of speculation. Then, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Championship with an average roster age of 24.7. Subtract a couple of pandemic years (girl math), and they’re basically 22. Their post-win celebration? L…

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'Book 2' Audio Commentary (by Jared Polin FroKnowsPhoto) 5:18:24

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Welcome to the Audio Commentary for Book 2. If you are looking to purchase a physical copy of the photo book, you can do so right here: https://froknowsphoto.com/book2/ If you don't have a book, you can head over to this link on YouTube where I've uploaded a video with the audio and photos from the book: (Link coming soon) When I set out to produce…

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YouTube Needs to Fix This! 1:21:49

12d ago1:21:49

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This week Marques, Andrew, and David talk about everything from a potential new Xbox to the rumored Instagram app for iPad. Then they talk about YouTube using AI to autodub videos based on viewer location and the pros and cons of the new feature. After that, Adam and David gush over the new Fujifilm X Half before talking about cameras more broadly.…

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RAWtalk 156: The TRUTH About Jared’s Speech 56:09

12d ago56:09

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss their B&H Bild 2025 experience along with the TRUTH about Jared's presentation, Sigma's new high-end APS-C fast zoom lens, AI culling tools coming from Adobe & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 156!…

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28 Years Later: Mark’s Verdict + Jodie Comer and (Oh) Danny Boy(le) on the film 1:06:47

13d ago1:06:47

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Autism: The Real Reason It’s Going Up 47:20

13d ago47:20

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Autism rates are rising all over the world, and lots of people are wondering: why? In the U.S., HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the cause is an "environmental toxin" and has vowed to get to the bottom of it. But we already have lots of science on this — so what does that research tell us? We talk with epidemiologist Professor Brian Lee…

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Emma Watson’s Sporty Second Act, Caitlin and Tyrese are Besties, and the Kelces Land in Cannes 44:22

15d ago44:22

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Emma Watson swapped scripts for sports on a certain Oxford University athletic team. Caroline has some words for her, if that gives you any clue about which sport it is. Also across the pond, the Kelce boys take Cannes Lions Festival to talk about the success of their podcast, New Heights. But the real star of the show? The outfit Jason wore in his…

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The WWDC 25 Episode! 1:37:22

19d ago1:37:22

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It's Apple week! This week, Marques, Andrew, and David dig deep into all of the new software updates coming to Apple's products. They start it off talking about iOS and Liquid Glass before going over iPadOS, macOS, and everything in between. It's a fun one! Enjoy. ⁠⁠Vox Media survey!⁠⁠ Links: MKBHD - WWDC Recap video ⁠Tom’s Guide - WWDC video WSJ -…

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RAWtalk 155: WOW FUJI, REALLY?! Nikon REVIVES the Z8!!! 1:03:29

19d ago1:03:29

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the brand new Fuji X-E5 launch, Nikon's latest firmware update for the Z8, Stephen's Real ID experience & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 155!By Jared Polin

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Domnhall Gleeson on Echo Valley 1:06:10

20d ago1:06:10

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The Carnivore Diet: Can We Live On Meat Alone? 38:25

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A lot of influencers are going on all-meat diets, saying that all this meat is clearing up inflammation, healing their guts, and sharpening their focus. But others say, hold up — this diet is sure to lead to heart disease, cancer, and even scurvy. So we’re asking: Is it possible to live on meat alone? Is there any benefit to the carnivore diet? And…

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Coco Manifests a Victory, Alex Cooper Tells All, and Olympian Laurie Hernandez Stops By the Studio 55:07

22d ago55:07

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Coco Gauff made history with her victory at Roland Garross, despite controversial comments from her opponent after the match. And did you see her tiny trophy - what was that all about? Meanwhile, Alex Cooper’s new documentary dropped and her story from playing soccer in college is worth hearing. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: Carlos…

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Now and Ben: Carey Mulligan and Tim Key 17:26

26d ago17:26

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Welcome to another Now & Ben! This little nugget of bonus interview goodness features Carey Mulligan and Tim Key—stars of the new wholesome folk musical The Ballad of Wallis Island—in cinemas now. Ben sits down with them to talk about this British gem of a film that’s got Richard Curtis cooing. Plus behind the scenes goss on everything from corpsin…

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is Finally Here! 1:33:38

26d ago1:33:38

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This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start off by going over all of the WWDC rumors. Then they give their live reactions to the Nintendo Switch 2! After that, they take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about all of their favorite phones that they've ever used. Enjoy! ⁠Vox Media survey!⁠ Links: Bloomberg iOS 26 rumors MacRumors WWDC rumors 9to…

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RAWtalk 154: Will Canon CRUSH the Competition with THIS?! Sigma RAISES PRICES! 54:20

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rumor for what Canon is working on, how Sigma's pricing has been affected by U.S. tariffs and their new cinema lens lineup, Sony & the NHL team up & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 154! Watch the biblical AI video t…

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20 Years of Kermode & Mayo 1:08:34

27d ago1:08:34

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Creatine: A Hack To Get Jacked? 39:26

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Fitness buffs online can’t stop raving about creatine. They say it is THE supplement to get you shredded in no time — and that it can even boost your brain and memory too. Are they right? We dive into the science of creatine and talk to anatomy Professor Darryn Willoughby, physicist Dr. Ali Gordji-Nejad, and psychology researcher Julia Fabienne San…

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Cardi B Diggs a New Man, Kylie’s Kourtside Curse, and Josh Allen Finally Gets His Ring 44:42

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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was caught on video giving a mysterious bag of pink powder to women on a yacht – and he still managed to hard launch on IG with Cardi B. Meanwhile, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show featured some of our favorite athletes – hi, Jordan Chiles – and one of the most infamous Housewives of the wine-mom varie…

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Are AI Browsers the Future with Josh Miller 1:06:25

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Here we have it! This is the full interview with Josh Miller of The Browser Company where Marques, Andrew, and David ask him about Arc, Dia, and the future of browsers in general. Enjoy! Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Social: Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: http…

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Is This Really the Chrome Killer? 1:28:10

1M ago1:28:10

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This week, Marques, Andrew, and David discuss some of the big news of the week including One UI betas, a new Dyson vacuum that Andrew is hyped about, and a Pixel 10 leak (shocker). After that, they chat with Josh Miller from The Browser Company about what is going on with the the AI browser wars, what's really going on with Arc, and what does the f…

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RAWtalk 153: SONY’s Getting BEAT UP…But is it Warranted??? 58:54

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the 15th anniversary of FroKnowsPhoto and officially hitting 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, a rumored upcoming Canon lens to complete the new "budget" 2.8 lenses, Sony's brand new FX2 and the backlast they're receiving & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9…

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From Prisma Founder to LiveStore: Building local-first apps with Johannes Schickling 1:31:40

1M ago1:31:40

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Johannes Schickling, original founder of Prisma, joins me to talk about LiveStore, his ambitious local-first data layer designed to rethink how we build apps from the data layer up. We dive deep into event sourcing, syncing with SQLite, and why this approach might power the next generation of reactive apps. 🔗 Links Mentioned Want to learn more abou…

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Hello to Jason Isaacs! In The Salt Path 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Dire Wolves! They're Back? 30:56

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This year there was huge news when scientists at the company called Collosal brought back the dire wolf! Some say these cute, white pups are not really dire wolves, but that didn't stop a huge media buzz. One of the wolves even made the cover of TIME Magazine … with the line "He's a dire wolf. The first to exist in 10,000 years. Endangered species …

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Our Studio Pitches Cursed Tech Inventions! 1:23:34

1M ago1:23:34

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This month we're trying something new! We had members of The Studio come in and try to pitch our craziest and most wild inventions to a panel of "Sharks" aka Marques, Andrew, and Ellis. It's a chaotic episode with even more chaotic inventions that we hope you'll find as entertaining as we did! Enjoy! Special thanks to graphics extraordinaire David …

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Caitlin’s Billion Dollar Play, Aura Farming the Knicks, and Ilona Maher Joins the Chat 49:32

1M ago49:32

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After the Knicks stumbled in the Eastern Conference Finals, we have just one question: is Timothée Chalamet okay? From Haliburton’s choke celly to KAT’s revenge tour, the NBA playoffs are delivering. Blake and Caroline chat about all the sports today (yes, even ultramarathons) and are joined virtually by Ilona Maher to talk rugby, body acceptance, …

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The Google I/O Episode! 1:34:39

1M ago1:34:39

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This week is all about Google I/O! Google spent two hours showcasing everything from new Gemini advancements to new Gemini advancements, and even some Gemini advancements! So of course, we cover it all. Enjoy! Links: ⁠Climate town video 9to5Google - Android 16 Developer beta article Top Gear - CarPlay Ultra video 9to5Google - Space Cadet pinball Ve…

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RAWtalk 152: Fuji’s WEIRD, But SEXY New Camera! Sony FX2...COMING SOON?! 56:57

1M ago56:57

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Fuji's quirky new 2-in-1 digital and "film" camera, new rumors about a Sony FX2 coming as early as next week, a recap of the Gordon Parks Gala & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 152!…

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning with Chris McQuarrie 1:12:04

1M ago1:12:04

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The War Keeps Raging Against Science 46:15

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Strange things have been happening to science in the US. An executive order is freezing research, a website with once scientific information now looks kinda like it's advertising a reality show … even milkshakes have been caught in the fray. Milkshakes! On top of this, research projects studying everything from vaccine hesitancy to Covid-19 to clim…

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NBA Goes Mormon Wives, Caitlin and Angel Set the Record, and the Bieber Curse Strikes 49:48

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Men and women’s pro-hoops popped off last weekend. The Knicks upset the Celtics to make their first final four appearance in over 20 years. Meanwhile, the WNBA saw record crowds, a Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese showdown, and their foul-filled play everyone’s still talking about. Blake and Caroline break down the play and ask: if Caitlin and Angel m…

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Who Cares About Thin Phones? 1:27:16

2M ago1:27:16

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There was a bunch of news this week! Marques, Andrew, and David dive right into all of the new things we learned about Material 3 Expressive from the Android Show. After that, they go over whether the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the rumored iPhone 17 Air are actually impressive just because they're thin. It's a fun one! Links: Android show live…

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RAWtalk 151: MAJOR Book Update and We Answer YOUR Questions! 1:03:46

2M ago1:03:46

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen answer your questions in a longform Q&A session and issue a major update on Book 2! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 151!By Jared Polin

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The Last of Us with Craig Mazin 1:12:29

2M ago1:12:29

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Bird Flu: The Next Pandemic? 45:28

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Bird flu has been in the headlines for ages, with scientists warning that we could be headed for a pandemic. But we’ve been hearing about this H5N1 virus for so long that it’s kind of starting to feel like the boy who cried wolf. So — what’s really going on with H5N1 bird flu? How scary is it, and how likely is it that we’re going to end up in a bi…

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How Durable Objects and D1 Work: A Deep Dive with Cloudflare’s Josh Howard 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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Josh Howard, Senior Engineering Manager at Cloudflare, joins me to explain how Durable Objects and D1 work under the hood—and why Cloudflare’s approach to stateful serverless infrastructure is so unique. We get into V8 isolates, replication models, routing strategies, and even upcoming support for containers. Want to learn more about SQLite? Check …

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DAILY FRO 5/14/25: SCREW YOUR BS FEE!!! 28:31

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Giannis Ponders a Breakup, Belichick Tries to Bounce Back, and is the NBA Draft Lotto is Rigged? ft. Allison Kuch 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

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Over the weekend, rumors swirled that Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend was banned from UNC football facilities. The school shot that down quickly. But between the post-CBS interview shakeup to Jordon’s recent Miss Maine competition, TBD if either of them will even make it to week one of the season. Plus, Allison Kuch joins us to talk about l…