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Mar 23, 2017 • 51min

'The Masked Man' — The (Familiar) Elbow Drop Heard Round the World and Bruce Prichard (Ep. 287)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker teams up with Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling to discuss Shane McMahon's elbow drop on 'SmackDown' (03:00), the general manager situation on 'Raw' (10:00), how Braun Strowman could fit into the Roman Reigns–Undertaker match (21:30), the "Missing Ron Simmons" teaser (29:00), and Twitter questions (34:00). Then Bruce Prichard of "Something to Wrestle With" calls in to discuss kayfabe in today's wrestling (39:00) and share Andre the Giant stories (46:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 22, 2017 • 39min

'More Life' Emergency Pod (Ep. 286)

The Ringer's Micah Peters, Hannah Giorgis, and Justin Charity discuss Drake's latest project, 'More Life,' and whether it's an album (00:30), grime songs (06:00), and their least favorite track (11:00). Then, The Ringer's Rob Harvilla calls in to talk about the song "Fake Love" (18:00), Drake the underdog (25:00), and "tough guy" Drake (26:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 22, 2017 • 35min

'Jam Session'—The End of Us Weekly With Lara Cohen (Ep. 285)

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins discuss the end of a gossip era with the selling of Us Weekly (5:00). Then, former Us Weekly editorial director Lara Cohen joins to give her thoughts on the invention of "Bennifer" (11:00), Britney Spears's head-shaving incident (17:00), and the biggest celebrities today (25:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 20, 2017 • 51min

Ep. 284: 'ShackHouse' — Arnold Palmer Invitational Winner Marc Leishman and Austin Golf

Geoff Shackelford and Joe House welcome four guests in one show, starting with Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Marc Leishman (02:00), then shifting to discussion of the upcoming WGC Match Play and Austin golf with Criquet Shirts cofounders Billy Nachman and Hobson Brown (18:30). Then they welcome Geoff’s dad, former UCLA basketball star Lynn Shackelford, to further discuss the Austin golf scene (34:00) and the 50th anniversary of his first NCAA championship (37:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 17, 2017 • 34min

Ep. 283: 'Achievement Oriented' on Gaming Drugs and eSports Injuries

The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Jason Concepcion talk to Compete writer Maddy Myers about experimenting with supplements that promise gaming benefits, covering competitive gaming's growing pains, and gender imbalance in eSports. For a full version of this episode subscribe to Achievement Oriented on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2017 • 35min

Ep. 282: 'Soccer Podcast' with Chris Ryan and Ryan O'Hanlon

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Ryan O’Hanlon discuss Manchester City’s Champions League exit (0:55), glance at the top English teams (11:50), and later take an in-depth look at the Champions League quarterfinalists (17:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2017 • 45min

Ep. 281: 'The Masked Man Show' on Dennis Stamp, Finn Balor, Triple H, and 'WrestleMania'

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling team up to discuss the passing of Dennis Stamp (02:00), Triple H's and Finn Balor's returns (10:00), the 'WrestleMania' card (19:00), and Twitter questions (37:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 14, 2017 • 50min

Ep. 280: ‘Bachelor Party’ — The Season Finale

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss Nick’s decision to choose Vanessa over Raven (0:30), things they’d rather see in a finale (7:30), and a new version of 'The Bachelor' with celebrities (18:50). Then Ringer 'Bachelor' recap writer Rodger Sherman joins to further dissect Monday's finale (32:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2017 • 38min

Ep. 279: ‘Jam Session’ With Sarah Heyward

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins are joined by ‘Girls’ writer Sarah Heyward to discuss the final season (5:00), the infamous Iowa episodes (12:00), Judd Apatow’s subtle influence (22:00), the best moment in the series (27:00), the best guest stars (33:00), and the feeling of wrapping the series (38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2017 • 41min

Ep. 278: ’T’d Up’—The Bracket Breakdown

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier and Mark Titus discuss the NCAA bracket release (5:00), Duke’s additional adversity (9:00), the UNC-Arkansas rivalry (14:00), the First Four game worth watching (19:00), potential matchups in the Midwest (28:00), Gonzaga’s favorable path (32:00), and the biggest snubs of the tournament (38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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