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Former champion and professional Call of Duty player Tommy "ZooMaa" Paparatto and his co-host Ben discuss the day's action in the Call of Duty league along a rotating set of guests, including professional CoD players, broadcast talent and other VIPs!
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We discuss all things and ramble on about news, to current events with a focus on the trucking industry and #hyfieldfamily.
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Listen to logical analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore. Hosted by Ben Paul. A podcast of BT Correspondents. Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.
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The Scoop podcast hosts conversations with retailers and industry leaders on top-of-mind topics affecting ag retail today and in the future
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A podcast that goes behind the scenes of Minnesota's professional Call of Duty team, with information on how the esports team was founded and built from the ground up.
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When Your Truck Betrays You: The Fear of Red Check Engine Lights
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1:20:08Send us a text The long-awaited return of Ice Road Truckers after an eight-year absence has the crew buzzing with excitement. We dive deep into the fascinating world of trucks navigating frozen lakes in northern Canada and Alaska, where drivers must maintain painfully slow speeds to prevent creating pressure waves that could crack the ice beneath t…
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Episode 206: How to Define ‘Value’ In The Seed Selection Process
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13:10It is September, and many farmers, agronomists, and retailers are already focused on the 2026 season, and leading the charge of those agronomic decisions is seed. Mark Menke, seed products agronomist with Wilbur-Ellis, shares how with the tough economic situation in row crops, stubbing your toe with a seed selection can be even more painful. See om…
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Debunking the Flip-Flop Driving Myth
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1:21:30Send us a text The flip-flop myth stops here! In this eye-opening episode, we expose the truth behind viral social media claims that DOT officers are putting drivers out of service for wearing flip-flops. Spoiler alert: there's no such regulation in FMCSA code. We share our personal driving footwear preferences and debate what actually constitutes …
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S1E59: Simba-M1 deal: Implications for investors
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17:28In a surprise twist, Simba rather than StarHub has emerged as the acquirer of M1’s telco business. Has the plucky upstart outflanked its more established competitor? Or, has StarHub dodged a bullet? Are Singapore’s telco stocks attractive? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the implications of the deal. Highlights of the podcast: 03:46 Does …
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Episode 205: Modernizing CDL Programs For Ag Retail
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13:45ARA’s Richard Gupton discusses the bill aiming to modernize the seasonal ag CDL used by many ag retailers and other industries. There are two key provisions: online renewal and a federal definition for implements of husbandry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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BLACK OPS 7 WILL SAVE CALL OF DUTY!? | COD WORLD CUP | THE FLANK
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1:59:42FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty Esports Nations Cup News, Black Ops 7 Future, and Esports Awards!
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Send us a text After a summer-long hiatus, the Outer Belt crew reunites with stories that span continents, festivals, and enough butter to make your cardiologist nervous. Patrick, Chili, Eric, Zucchini Bread, and Jerry haven't missed a beat as they dive into tales from their months apart. The European adventures take center stage as we hear about t…
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Episode 204: Risk Management Tools for Ag Retailers: A Gap In the Industry
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15:23With decades of experience in agribusiness, Clayton Becker, Chief Operating Officer at Vane, says his company answers a question unlike anyone else—while farmers have crop insurance or other risk management tools, what’s available for ag retailers? For the past five years, Vane has been providing coverage policies for those who sell and service pro…
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Episode 203: How Retailers Can Have Challenging Conversations with Farmers About Fertilizer
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21:34High input prices have escalated the scrutiny farmers are putting toward their fertilizer products, placements and rates. How can retailers navigate these challenges? And what does it take to bring new products in such a dynamic time? Greg Sanford, vice president of sales at Verdesian, leans on his own previous retail experience and shares what ret…
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FALCONS BLOW UP ROSTERMANIA? | OPTICS BIGGEST THREAT? | THE FLANK FT.SHOTZZY
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2:04:47FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, Octane, Methodz, and Shotzzy break down the recent rostermania news in the Call of Duty League!
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S1E58: Broadening bullishness in Singapore
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13:20MAS has begun appointing fund managers under its S$5 billion Equities Market Development Programme, and plans to consult proposals to enable investors to seek recourse if they suffer losses due to market misconduct. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains how this might reshape the market. Highlights of the podcast: 02:28 A S$5 billion boost to smal…
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IS SHOTZZY THE NEW GOAT? | OPTIC WIN EWC! | THE FLANK
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1:37:49FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty Esports World Cup Finals!
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OPTIC EMBARRASS THIEVES AGAIN! | HISTORIC ROSTERMANIA INCOMING? | THE FLANK
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1:24:07FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty league Esports World Cup matches from 7/26/2025!
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Episode 202: Put The Right People In The Right Seat On The Bus
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18:43With nearly three decades of experience in ag retail, Cory Wermert has started a consulting business focusing on helping businesses and potential employees find their best fit in roles in the industry. He shares insights in how to recruit and retain successful employees and leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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CDL TEAMS SLAMMED BY CHALLENGERS AT EWC? | ILLEY GUEST HOST | THE FLANK EWC
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1:22:38FaZe ZooMaa, Benj, Octane, Trei Zer0, Parasite, iLLey, and Methodz break down the Call of Duty League Esports World Cup matches from 7/25/2025!
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OPTIC STILL DOMINATING! | FAZE MELTDOWN? | THE FLANK
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1:00:41FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Parasite, Octane, and Attach break down the first day of Call of Duty Esports World Cup Matches!
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Episode 201: Direct From DC, An Update With the ARA Policy Team
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30:58ARA’s Richard Gupton and Hunter Carpenter share insights on the latest legislation and policy effecting the ag retail industry. This includes, the One Big Beautiful Bill, the future of a Farm Bill, DOT regulations and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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Navigating Medical Card Changes in Trucking's Digital Age
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1:03:10Send us a text Weathering change is what trucking is all about, and The Outer Belt's season finale brings this theme front and center. The hosts gather to share critical information about the newly implemented DOT medical card process, which has gone completely digital – with unexpected consequences. As one host recounts his firsthand experience wi…
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Episode 200: Growmark Launches New Campaign for FS Brand
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13:21Heather Thompson, Executive Director of enterprise marketing at Growmark, shares the details behind the new campaign—Start to Finish. She explains how Growmark is investing in its retail footprint and optimizing farmer customer relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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OPTIC B2B CHAMPS! | MERC NEW SCUMP? | THE FLANK CDL CHAMPS 2025
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1:22:37FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, Jkap, and Octane break down the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Champs Sunday!Like, comment, subscribe!
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S1E57: How IFAs influence take-private offers: BT Mark to Market
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18:10IFAs play a big role in take-private offers, but their work is often criticised by investors. Senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at what they have done right and wrong in deals involving Sinarmas Land, Dyna-Mac and Great Eastern. Highlights of the podcast: 03:28 Major shareholders versus minorities 06:04 Lowball offers draw heightened scrutiny 10:…
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OPTIC VS SURGE GRAND FINAL! | ATTACH GUEST HOST | THE FLANK CDL CHAMPS 2025
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57:38Ben, Aches, Parasite, Octane, and Attach break down the Call of Duty League Black Ops 6 matches from 6/28/2025!
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OPTIC FINAL FORM? | LAT SUPERTEAM FLOP | THE FLANK CDL CHAMPS 2025
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1:19:46FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty Champs matches from 6/27/2025
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Transmission Talk: Manual vs. Automatic in the Trucking World
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1:15:52Send us a text Ever wondered why trucking companies choose certain transmissions over others, or what happens when a specialized truck manufacturer goes out of business? In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of commercial truck operations with a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at custom truck maintenance challenges. Patrick sh…
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OPTIC SHOCK THE WORLD! | FAZE AND THIEVES COOKED? | THE FLANK CDL CHAMPS 2025
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1:11:44FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty Champs 2025 Day 1 matches!
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BLACK OPS 6 COD CHAMPS PREDICTIONS! | THE FLANK
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2:08:46FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Champs Bracket and their predictions!
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Episode 199: How Carbon Markets Are Changing
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17:48Thad England, director of U.S. strategic accounts with Groundwork BioAg, shares his experience in taking carbon market opportunities to farmers, and how those programs are changing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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What Drives Hyfield's Fleet Decisions
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1:19:44Send us a text Take a ride with us as we reunite at The Outer Belt after some globe-trotting adventures that left hosts navigating a 13-hour time difference. This episode weaves together personal journeys with industry insights in our signature conversational style that feels like catching up with friends at a truck stop. We kick things off with Me…
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Episode 198: A Crop That Feeds The Soil and Feeds Livestock
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15:01As director of R&D and Innovation at Forge Genetics International, Emily Meccage has a lot to share about the breeding work being done for alfalfa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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Episode 197: How Ag Retailers Can Equip Their Facilities For the Future
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16:57From the west coast to Wisconsin and through the central corn belt, Cody Steinkamp with Doyle Manufacturing helps ag retailers outfit their dry fertilizer warehouses to serve customers today and into the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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S1E56: Are S-Reits losing their mojo? BT Mark to Market
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18:08The rationale for Paragon Reit and FHT seeking to delist hold important lessons on the risks of investing in S-Reits, and how to ride the next upcycle. Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers his views on how investors should position themselves. Highlights of the podcast: 03:14 Real estate requires periodic reinvestment 04:48 Higher debt costs, lower…
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The Certified Medical Examiner Integration Rule: What CDL Holders Need to Know
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1:18:35Send us a text Two major regulatory changes are about to transform commercial trucking compliance this June, and drivers need to prepare now. In this information-packed episode, we break down the upcoming electronic medical certificate submission requirement taking effect June 23rd and the English proficiency out-of-service criteria implementation …
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LA THIEVES WIN DREAMHACK! | THE FLANK MAJOR 4
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1:29:12FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, Octane, and Attach break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/27/2025!
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OPTIC AND THIEVES IN LOSERS! | FAZE FINAL FORM? | THE FLANK AT CDL MAJOR 4 DREAMHACK
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1:08:36FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, and Parasite break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/24/2025!
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CRAZIEST MATCHDAY IN COD HISTORY! | THIEVES EXPOSED SURGE? | THE FLANK AT CDL MAJOR 4 DREAMHACK
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1:15:08FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Parasite, and Riley break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/23/2025!
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Episode 196: Inside Ag Retail’s Supply Chain: How This Industry’s Distribution is Unique
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18:19Kyle Barton, procurement manager at Simplot Grower Solutions, manages the supply chain of crop protection, adjuvants, micronutrients, and biologicals for the company’s retail locations west of the Rocky Mountains. In total, that’s over 100 supplier relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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OPTIC MERC REVENGE GAME! | WHO WILL WIN MAJOR 4? | THE FLANK
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1:06:03FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/18/2025!
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MIAMI HERETICS 5-0! | ULTRA LOOKING SHAKY? | THE FLANK
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1:12:18FaZe ZooMaa, Octane, Aches, and Parasite break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/17/2025!
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OPTIC FINESSED BY LAG! | MINNESOTA FINALLY ICY? | THE FLANK
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1:22:12FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/16/2025!
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Speak English or be Put Out of Service: A Trucker's Podcast
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1:00:40Send us a text After a brief hiatus, the Outer Belt podcast crew reunites with their trademark humor and industry insights. Beginning with helium-fueled antics and catching up on recent travels, the hosts dive into the significant changes reshaping the trucking landscape in 2024. Jerry shares his fascinating two-week grand jury duty experience, off…
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Episode 195: Demonstrating Value Is a Mandate: Fun, Shiny Objects Don’t Do the Job
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19:24Benny Andres, who oversees the product management team at Bushel, shares how technology—and specifically software—can be used to strengthen the relationship between farmers and their trusted advisers. He says the Bushel team is applying a focus on how to do business better, and when value is demonstrated in the technology adoption, farmers the firs…
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ARE BREACH COOKED? | FAZE HP IS BACK! | THE FLANK
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1:14:04FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/11/2025
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C9 CHAMPS RUN COLLAPSING? | THIEVES EMBARRASS FALCONS! | THE FLANK
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1:37:40FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Aches break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/10/2025!
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OPTIC MERC VS. THE WORLD! l FAZE BREAKDOWN CONTINUES? l THE FLANK
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1:43:37FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Black Ops 6 Call of Duty League matches from 5/9/2025!Like, comment, subscribe!
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Episode 194: What Agronomists And Farmers Need to Know About ESA in 2025
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21:38With the final herbicide rule and final insecticide rule announced by EPA, new product labels and FIFRA re-registration comes with additional regulation. Hear from independent consultants James Todd and Steve Hoffman about what everyone should know and how this year is pivotal to the future of pesticide use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …
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S1E55: Coping with Trump’s 'Liberation Day' fallout: BT Mark to Market
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15:47Just weeks after Donald Trump’s "Liberation Day", the S&P 500 has recovered almost all the ground it lost. But supply shocks in the US and demand shocks everywhere else could shake the markets again. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explores what it all means for investors. Highlights of the podcast: 01:03 Trump blinked amid bond market turmoil 03:47 …
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DRAZAH THIEVES BOOGEYMAN? | BEANS IS BACK! | THE FLANK
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1:23:48FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Black Ops 6 Call of Duty League matches from 5/4/2025 and the issues facing Challengers!
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OPTIC AND FALCONS DEFY ODDS! | SURGE DOWNFALL? | THE FLANK
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1:26:06FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty League on 5/3/2025!
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Goats in Strollers: Just Another Day at the Truck Show
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36:53Send us a text Walking the floor of the Mid-American Trucking Show feels like stepping into a world where massive machinery meets precise engineering and creative expression. This year's event didn't disappoint, with standout exhibits demonstrating why this gathering remains essential for anyone connected to the trucking industry. The European Scan…
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C9 ROAD TO CHAMPS! | FALCONS LOSE TO PICKUP TEAM? | THE FLANK
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1:09:49FaZe ZooMaa, Ben, Aches, Parasite, and Octane break down the Call of Duty League matches from 5/2/2025!
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