What Makes a Film “Morally Offensive”? Two ex-Catholics ask this question every other week as they tackle the list of films “Condemned” or considered “Morally Offensive” by the Catholic Legion of Decency (RIP) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Not just a film podcast, hosts Bill and Cisco bring their mutual ex-Catholic backgrounds into play as they evaluate movies—from all-time cinematic heavyweights to films that were written off as “trash” upon their release. Each week, they exp ...
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Recordings of talks at the Faculty of Philosophy Moral Sciences Club.
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The Buzzkill Show. An amazingly offensive podcast where we discuss all things pop culture and revel in old school hip-hop and punk rock.
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On "Hash It Out", Mac & Chu tackle the biggest stories in sports every week. They are biased, morally bankrupt and will most likely offend you. So why would you choose to listen to anything else?
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4-Freedom Podcast exists to bring the message of Galatians 5:1, to those in the body of Christ that have been trapped in the legalism of the IFB. It is our goal to expose legalism, help those who may have been abused, encourage them to grow in God’s grace, and to accomplish all of these through the Word of God by expounding the Scriptures.
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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY! Support us on PATREON for bonus videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/2dumbbabies A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedians Willie Simon and Eric Freedman tackle some of the worlds most pressing issues with no chance of ever solving them. Jokes first, facts sometimes. The Animated episodes of the podcast always take on a specific subject. The live episodes are directionless and go everywhere. We talk about whatever is h ...
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Memphis Tigers football podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by sports columnist Mark Giannotto and beat reporter Evan Barnes. The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Tennessee.
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Final Destination (2000): A Pre-9/11, Y2K Time Capsule
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2:12:12On this episode of Morally Offensive, Bill and Cisco revisit the Y2K-era horror classic Final Destination (2000), the film that made audiences afraid to fly and introduced death as the ultimate slasher. Released just a year before 9/11 and a few years after the TWA Flight 800 disaster, its opening plane crash and creeping paranoia feel strangely pr…
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172. Fundamental Footprints - The Academic Powerhouses - BJU & PCC
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55:11In this episode, James and Brett dive into the history, culture, and legacy of two major institutions in the IFB world: Bob Jones University and Pensacola Christian College. They explore the founding vision, strict environments, academic strengths, and the spiritual trauma many former students still carry. It’s a candid look at how rules, reputatio…
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171. Fundamental Footprints - A Personal Story under Bob Gray Sr - James Spurgeon Interview
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47:08James was a student under Bob Gray in the 80's and 90's and came to share of his experience with the Longview Movement. His book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZV12M4W/ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_94BE7C3C2R3CDGJW2SMS To Purchase our cigar line go to: https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website: https://4…
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It’s all been building up to this. The Last Temptation of Christ is one of the most, if not the most, controversial films of the 1980s—and of Martin Scorsese’s career. Willem Dafoe plays Jesus, but this isn’t your grandmother’s technicolor epic Messiah. This Jesus wrestles with violence, lust, and self-doubt. Naturally, the film enraged many Christ…
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170. Fundamental Footprints - Bob Gray Sr. and Longview Baptist Temple – The Cult of the Pulpit
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49:41Today, we’re revisiting Longview—not just the sermons and suits—but the system that elevated Bob Gray Sr. to a level of influence few ever reach. We’ll talk about the pressure to perform, the echo of Hyles’ influence, and the long shadow cast when charisma takes center stage in the church. To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/col…
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169. Fundamental Footprints - Examining Hyles-Anderson College – A Legacy of Influence and Concern
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Easter falls on 4/20 this year, so the guys decided to push their Last Temptation of Christ episode back a couple of weeks, to make room for two other culturally important, long-haired dudes, who also fought against "the man". "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie" comes out on Easter this year, which falls on April 20th, appropriately, so we decided to g…
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These Stories are everywhere—in churches, in pulpits, in seminaries, and in youth groups. And if we don’t speak clearly, boldly, and lovingly about what’s happening… we’ll lose more than just doctrine—we’ll lose souls. So stay with us. Because today, we’re talking about why wokeness matters—and why the church must wake up. Mohler Episode - https://…
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It was a question that many pastors, churches, and believers are wrestling with today. The culture is pushing for a love that accepts everything—no questions asked, no boundaries drawn. But the gospel tells us something different. It calls us to love without compromise, to offer grace but also to speak the truth in love. To Purchase our cigar line …
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The Accountant (2016): He'll Depreciate...Your Life
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1:28:03This was a rough one. Ben Affleck plays an autistic accountant, whose neurodivergent mind allows him to be a genius with numbers, and even better with a gun. Let's just say the guys had...takes on this movie. With The Accountant 2 coming to theatres on April 25th, it felt like the perfect time to revisit this film, and to ask "does this film actual…
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166. Secular Morality vs. Biblical Morality
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49:30What happens when morality is untethered from its foundation? Can secular ethics provide a meaningful alternative? Or is biblical morality the only true anchor for right and wrong? To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch visit this si…
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In today’s episode, we’ll unpack what it means to offend others, and more importantly, what it means to stand for the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch visit this site. https://www.teepublic.…
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Danger: Diabolik (1968) Groovy Secret Lairs, PVC Fetish Gear & The Beastie Boys
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2:05:25Time to go deep deep down the Italian genre cinema rabbit hole, as the guys dig into Bill's birthday pick - a Mario Bava comic book adaptation and cult classic, which inspired everyone from Roman Coppola to the Beastie Boys. Diabolik is the world's greatest super-spy, and one of Italy's most famous comic book heroes. The guys talk Ennio Morricone, …
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164. The Slippery Slope of Cultural Relativism
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48:58Cultural relativism doesn’t seem all that dangerous at first glance. It’s dressed up in words like “tolerance,” “inclusion,” and “open-mindedness.” If you’ve ever wondered why so many churches seem hesitant to take a stand, if you’ve felt pressure to compromise biblical truth for the sake of being “loving,” or if you’re struggling to respond when p…
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163. Freedom from Identity Politics
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1:01:33Identity politics is politics based on a particular identity, such as ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, denomination, gender, sexual orientation, social background, caste, age, disability, intelligence, and social class. Tune in today to learn more To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more i…
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Kiss Me, Stupid (1964): When Billy Wilder’s Hot Streak Collided with Hollywood Censorship and Catholic Condemnation
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1:43:53What made Kiss Me, Stupid (1964), a comedy starring Dean Martin and directed by Billy Wilder (Some Like It Hot), so scandalous that it became the first U.S. film since Elia Kazan’s Baby Doll (1956) to receive a "Condemned" rating from the Legion of Decency? In 1964, both Kiss Me, Stupid and The Pawnbroker shocked the Catholic censors and the Hays O…
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162. Canceled In The IFB - Joe Vanella (Ninety-nine for one Podcast)
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1:01:30In a world today where it is liberating to cancel someone or something. We dive deep into the story of Joe and how we can help others. Link to His Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ninety-nine-for-one/id1783419733 To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https:…
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161. Freedom from Victimhood with Guest Jon Hollifield
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1:08:02Victims and victimhood is a term that has been used and absued over the years. Today we sit down with Jon to discuss this timely topic and how to handle it from a biblical perspective. To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch visit thi…
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My Bloody Valentine (1981) PLUS: Are All Horror Films Political? (Damien Leone and Terrifier 3)
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1:59:59Missed Valentine’s Day? No worries—we’re bringing you a heartshaped box of classic horror, featuring, as Kendrick Lamar would say, "A Minerrrrrrrrrrr!" 🔪⛏️ This week, Bill and Cisco talk Damien Leone's statements in the wake of Terrifier 3, as well as the controversy surrounding the Superbowl half-time show, in relation to censorship and pearl-clut…
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CRT claims that racism isn’t just about individual prejudice but is embedded in laws, institutions, and social systems. It says that white people, whether they intend to or not, benefit from a system that oppresses people of color. Tune in today to learn more Founders ministry documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFHfa0s1XLM To Purchase our …
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159. Canceled In The IFB - Olivia Harding (We Are One Podcast)
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1:02:24In a world today where it is liberating to cancel someone or something. We dive deep into the story of Olivia and how we can help others. To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch visit this site. https://www.teepublic.com/user/freedom-…
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Condemned by Catholic Censors: How ‘Design for Living’ Pushed Hollywood to Enforce the Hays Code
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1:16:27"Immorality may be fun, but it isn't fun enough to take the place of one hundred percent virtue and three square meals a day." What was it about Design for Living—the film by Ernst Lubitsch, Ben Hecht, and Noël Coward—that sent critics and the Catholic Legion of Decency into an uproar? This pre-Code classic tackled themes of polyamory, infidelity, …
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158. Freedom from Cancel Culture: A Biblical Perspective
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49:02In a world today where it is liberating to cancel someone or something. We dive deep into what it looks like from a biblical perspective to redeem instead of cancel. To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch visit this site. https://www…
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BONUS: Conclave: "Is It Anti-Catholic?"...plus we pay tribute to David Lynch
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1:27:05Habemus Papam! We weren’t initially planning to cover Conclave, but since launching our podcast in late October, the film has sparked intense debate. Despite not receiving a "Morally Offensive" rating, Conclave has faced significant criticism from Catholic Bishops and prominent right-wing figures including Ben Shapiro and Megyn Kelly, who claim the…
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Social justice is a hot topic word In today's culture. It has made its way into the church. Today we want to discuss this hot topic and talk through how to avoid the pitfall of this ideology To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch vis…
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Atomic Blonde (2017): The Coldest City
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2:08:55Charlize Theron's action-packed cold war passion project, Atomic Blonde, was not well received by audiences when it dropped in late Summer of 2017. Some dismissed the film as a "female John Wick" knockoff, or criticized it for it's confusing, labyrinthine plot. 8 years later, the guys re-examine this singular, unique entry into the Action genre, an…
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156. Defining Wokeness and Why It Matters To The Church
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45:31What does Woke Mean? How is it infiltrating the Church? Does it even matter? To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch visit this site. https://www.teepublic.com/user/freedom-ministries?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign…
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155. A Special Teaser Trailer For The New Season
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Welcome back to the Podcast. We are excited about the future of the prodcast. We talk today about the future of the word we live in. To Purchase our cigar line go to https://1689cigars.com/collections/4-freedom-cigars For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch visit this site. https://www.teepublic.com/user/freedom-minis…
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Baby Face (1933) - The Original "Good For Her" Movie
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1:36:59What do MaXXXine, Pearl, Promising Young Woman, and Midsommar have in common with a 1933 pre-code melodrama starring Barbara Stanwyck? They all fall under the banner of the "Good for Her" film. Barbara Stanwyck stars in this pre-code film that sent the Catholic "Legion of Decency" into a rage, and which gave them the firepower they needed, to force…
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"The death ship has a new captain!" To celebrate the release of Robert Eggers' remake of Nosferatu, the guys decided to cover the original classic, in a slight deviation from the Catholic Legion of Decency "condemned" list. The film was released in the US in 1929, seven years after it's Berlin premiere, but it was still too early to be OFFICIALLY c…
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The Night Before (2015) (Holiday Special!)
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1:13:01It's Christmas time in NYC, and three friends are about to embark on their very last annual Christmas rager together. Joseph Gordon Levitt is an orphan, stuck in a dead-end job with no real career prospects and no romantic partner. Seth Rogan is coming to terms with his fears over being a father, and Anthony Mackie is a pro athlete, so obsessed wit…
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Does Memphis-Tulane rivalry have actual heat now?
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38:14Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and host Jason Munz discuss Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield's recent comments regarding the Tulane Green Wave on this week's episode. In addition, Dylan and Munz preview the Frisco Bowl and examine the Tigers' transfer portal options at quarterback.By The Commercial Appeal
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152. Re-Release Freedom In The Church - Dress Attire
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1:14:23This was our most listened to Ep in 2024. We hope you enjoy. Brett and James sit and discuss dress and what that looks like. For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com For Merch visit this site. https://www.teepublic.com/user/freedom-ministries?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Gq_E0abDp_8 To Purchase our cigar li…
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What is the moral of the Tigers' 2024 story?
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57:23The Memphis football team, fresh off a sizeable upset of Tulane on the road, recently found out it is destined for the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl. On this week's episode, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz discuss and contextualize the win over the Green Wave, touch on National Signing Day and welcome special guest Wendell Shepherd Jr., to preview the Me…
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Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) aka "Why are men?"
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1:36:46"Why Are Men?" It's the question Bill and Cisco find themselves asking, after viewing 2010's comedy about time travel and friendship, Hot Tub Time Machine, starring John Cusack, Craig Robinson, and Daily Show alum Rob Corddry. The guys talk male friendship, the 2024 election, toxic masculinity, the butterfly effect, and the difficulties of maintain…
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How the rest of the 2024 season should be approached
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51:58The Memphis football team fell short of expectations this season. With two games left on the schedule (Tulane and a bowl game), Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz weigh in on the lens through which the rest of the season should be viewed.By The Commercial Appeal
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Salience-Based Tensions in Socially Progressive Initiatives
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50:06A talk given by Ella Whiteley at the Moral Sciences Club on 19 November 2024.By Cambridge University
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A talk given by Monima Chadha at the Moral Sciences Club on 12 November 2024By Cambridge University
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The Exorcist (1973) - First Impressions of an Exorcist Virgin
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1:34:35It shouldn't be surprising that an episode about William Friedkin's The Exorcist would be plagued with technical problems (if you believe in that kind of thing) but the episode is finally live! Cisco makes Bill watch a film that he has put off seeing for years, due to a deep-seated fear of the devil and the demonic. Bill gives his first reactions, …
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150. For The Sake Of The Gospel Conference - Brett Sermon - "The Joy of Persecution"
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Karmelo Overton update and why Tommy West's rant continues to age well
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54:45The Memphis football team improved to 8-2 with a win over Rice last week. Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz look back on that, update the scary situation that involved Karmelo Overton and revisit former Tigers coach Tommy West's renowned rant - examining why it continues to age well 15 years later.By The Commercial Appeal
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The Prison of the Self: Kantian reflections on loneliness
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39:20A talk given by Facundo Rodríguez at the Moral Sciences Club on 5 November 2024By Cambridge University
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How will 2024 Tiger football be remembered?
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44:05On this week's episode, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz examine how Memphis lost to UTSA, forecast the remainder of the season and ask how 2024 will be remembered.By The Commercial Appeal
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The Omen (1976) - 666, The Anti-Christ, and the Apocalypse
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1:19:31For the pilot episode, Bill and Cisco discuss their respective Catholic upbringings, discuss censorship and the Hayes Code, and introduce the Legion of Decency and USCCB film ratings systems, before doing a deep dive into Richard Donner's The Omen.By Morally Offensive
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148. Crossover Event with Grow In Grace Podcast
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Can Tigers keep momentum going against UTSA?
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52:54Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz look back on Charlotte, discuss whether a win is always a win, and preview Saturday's UTSA game.By The Commercial Appeal
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