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S2E52 - Japan Nats and VR Tour Results
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1:33:09This week on Th 0-2 Drop we look the results from Japanese National Chamionships, and the most recent VR Tour! We also discuss our Best Pokemon of Generation 9 competition which has been happening in our bonus content, The Bottom Cut, for the past year! We have reached a top 9, and our subscribers have been given the opportunity to boot one of them…
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This week on The 0-2 Drop we are joined by one of our favourite Aussie players, Dimitri Koziaris, aka. DimtheSim! We chat to Dim about his introduction to Pokemon, his 2025 season, Worlds prep, and of cause, NAIC results. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https:/…
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This week on The 0-2 Drop, we are joined by one of our favourite Perthians, Kiran Singh, who discusses some big upcoming events with the Team. The 0-2 Drop Invitational, coming in July, Mario Kart Comp and Draft League going on in The 0-2 Drop Discord, and of cause, NAIC and Worlds Prep! We hope you enjoy! Support the show Follow us on X (platform …
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S2E48 - The Joinville Champ Drops In!
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1:29:05This week The 0-2 Drop is joined by two great guests with 5 Regional Championships between them, Gabriel Agati, and Alister Sandover! We get to find out about Agati's starts to competitive Pokémon and have the opportunity to talk frankly about the current qualification system for Worlds 2025 (and beyond, maybe). We thoroughly enjoyed chatting to th…
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S2E47 - We Try to Talk About Portland Regionals
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1:41:42Portland was our most recent Regionals for competitive Pokemon! We try to talk about it, but get horribly sidetracked thanks to our B-Team ring in, Jamie Hodge! Frequent listeners of the show will remember Jamie from previous episodes, and look forward to the distraction he brings! Please enjoy this ADHD fueled episode of The 0-2 Drop Support the s…
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We're back from Australia's biggest Pokémon event, the Melbourne Regional Championships. We look back at our results from this tournament, and celebrate our newest Oceanic Region Champion, Kuro! We also look at results from the other events from this weekend, including Santiago, Utrecht, and Thailand Master Ball League. We hope you enjoy! Support t…
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Thank you for tuning into The 0-2 Drop again, as we prepare for the biggest event in Australia's history! In this episode we talk about the Grand Challenge, a local Cup, Cooked or Cooking for Melbourne, Melbourne Regionals prep, Would You Rather! We are joined in this episode by by local player, Matt Slocum, who helps us to rebuild another Type on …
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Hello Friends! Thank you for tuning in to The 0-2 Drop! This week we discuss the drama to come from Milwaukee Regionals, with DQ's in both TCG and VG! We of cause discuss the results from Milwaukee, discovering the early Regulation I favourites. The team also explores some underloved Restricted Pokemon, and workshop ways we can make them better com…
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S2E43 - Hell's Kitchen, and Other Regionals
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1:23:14This week on The 0-2 Drop we discuss South Africa's first Special Event, as well as Seville, and importantly, the names of Pokemon Duo's for Regulation I. Recorded on Monday 28th April, see if you can see any names that made it onto TubTakes list of names for Reg I Duos ;) Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The…
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This week The 0-2 Drop is back to full strength with Chris returning from his solo travels in Japan! Chris has plenty of stories to share, along with his recount of his arrival gift from the other panelists! We take an opportunity to review results from Monterrey, and talk upcoming regulations. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally kno…
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This week on The 0-2 Drop, everyone is out, tragedy has struck, but fear not, the ring-ins are hear to save the day, and review results from Atlanta Regionals. We get heavily sidetracked along the way, we hope you enjoy! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://…
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We sit in No Man's Land for VGC currently, Regulation I is looming, we however have a Global Challenge and 3 more Regionals in Regulation G, and Pokemon Z-A is leaking slowly online. We present our terribly mid takes in these troubling times Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonu…
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This week The 0-2 Drop crew returns from Brisbane in low spirits after a very tough Regional Championship. Luckily, friend of the show, and one of Perth's best VGC players, Alister, joins us to discuss all things Brisbane Regionals, and the upcoming Regulation I ruleset! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02…
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This week on The 0-2 Drop we celbrate our Birthday! We've now been brining you weekly Pokemon content from Western Australia, and we've loved every moment! (except for the GC's) This week we award Mouthbreather of the Year to a deserving winner! We also discuss our terrible Global Challenge III results, and touch on Stockholm Regionals. Support the…
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S2E37 - Ace Trainer Rewards and Regionals We Missed
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1:31:51Hello Friends! thank you for joining us again! This week on The 0-2 Drop we look at the newly announced Ace Trainer Rewards, and explain in detail why we are upset about them! We also take a look back at results from Vancouver and Fortaleza, which we missed chatting to our previous guest Jeudy! We hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show Follo…
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S2E36 - We Speak to a Worlds Finalist!
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1:40:00This week on The 0-2 Drop we are extremely fortunate to be joined by the 2014 VGC Worlds Finalist, Jeudy Azzarelli! Jeudy joins the team to talk all things Pokemon VGC new and old! As well as some thoughts on some new and upcoming Pokemon IP, such as Pocket and Champions. We hope you enjoy! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known a…
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S2E35 - Global Challenge and Pokemon Presents
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1:22:36This week on The 0-2 Drop, the team discusses our results in the most recent Global Challenge! Who do you think is going to win the 'veto' for our best Pokemon competition? We also discuss the most recent Pokemon Presents, and what it could mean for the future of VGC! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Dro…
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Hello Friends! Thank you for tuning into The 0-2 Drop as we review the results of the European Internation Championships, that ran from 21st to 23rd Februrary, in London! We discuss the crowining of our newest IC winner, and the newest break-out player in the VGC world. We also take some time to discuss the upcoming Pokemon Presents, and the potent…
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S2E33 - Justin Tang Chats About San Antonio
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1:18:51This week The 0-2 Drop is extremely fortunate to be joined by 3 time Regional Champion, one half of the Tang Gang, Justin Tang! Justin chats to us about his San Antonio experience, as well as some of his previous Regionals and Worlds experiences. We also explore the world of joining a team building group, and the efforts that go into preparation an…
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This week on The 0-2 Drop we catch up with local player, judge, and soon to be Pokedad, Anthony (aka Sumo)! Anthony has been around VGC in WA since Sword and Shield, and recently took the dive to become a Professor to support local stores. We chat with Sumo about his Pokemon Journey, and cover some recent Regionals Results. Support the show Follow …
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S2E31 - Hard Trick Room Isn't Hard Enough!
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2:19:29This week on The 0-2 Drop we are joined by very special guest, Worlds 2024 Top 8 finisher, Diego Ferreira! Diego joins The 0-2 Drop to discuss his team building strategy, results, and some personal life! He also takes part in our "Type Chart Rebuild", helping us redesign the defensive interaction of the Dark Type! We hope you enjoy as much as we di…
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S2E30 - We Catch Up on Birmingham and San Antonio
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1:29:57This week on The 0-2 Drop, the team reviews the some of the most recent Regional Championships, Birmingham and San Antonio! We look at the top finishers, our favourite builds, and some of the drama surrounding these events! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https…
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S2E29 - Moxie Boosted and the Holy Snail
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2:18:20This week on The 0-2 Drop we are extremely privileged to be joined by Marcos Perez, aka Moxie Boosted, Wo-Chien's Strongest Soldier! Marcos joined the team to chat about Pokemon, life, and content creation! We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe…
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The week on The 0-2 Drop we look at the results of one of our locals, plus some of the early Regulation G (2 Electric Boogaloo) Teams that have been shared by @CloverBells21 on X. Don't forget, some of our friends in the local community have set up @PerthVGC, to share local games with commentary. Check them out on Twitter and Youtube. Support the s…
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S2E27 - Australia's Best Runescape Player?
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2:13:37The 0-2 Drop is back from our Christmas Break, and we are very excited to be joined by our first guest for 2025! You may know him as a Old School Runescape Streamer, you may know him as the crazy guy who took Slowking to day 2 Worlds 2024! We are super happy to be talking to Cbetrs, aka, Daniel Walker! Support the show Follow us on X (platform form…
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S2E26 - Toronto Recap, and a Merry Christmas
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1:34:25This week on The 0-2 Drop we review results from Toronto Regional Championships, and prepare for the upcoming Christmas Season! This is our last episode for 2024, so big thank you to everyone for being part of The 0-2 Drop, we look forward to continuing to entertain in 2025. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @T…
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This week on The 0-2 Drop we review and debrief the most important event of the year (for us), Perth Regionals. We are excited to be joined by friend of the show, and Top 8 finisher for Masters VGC, Peter Vowles. We hope you enjoy! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content …
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Hello listeners! Thank you for tuning in! This week we have special guest, and number 1 podcast Stan, Jamie Hodge! We take time to find out how Jamie got started with Pokemon, and review the preparations for Perth Regional Championships, happening 7th to 8th December! We also check out some of the results from the most recent Stuttgart Regional cha…
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S2E23 - Sacramento Regionals Review
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1:32:25This week on The 0-2 Drop we review the results from Sacramento Regionals, and deep dive some of the more interesting Pokemon that got top finishes at the event! With Perth Regionals, the first regionals in Oceania, we also look at the meta going into our biggest event of the year! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter…
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S2E22 - Chats with AndyLaVGC Part 2
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1:06:50Surprise Listeners! This week is a double episode week, with part 2 of our chat with AndyLaVGC! Don't forget to check out Andy on all platforms @AndyLaVGC We hope you enjoy! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2341812/subscribe * The view…
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S2E21 - Chats with AndyLaVGC Part 1
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1:08:23This week on The 0-2 Drop we were privileged to be joined by one of our favourite content creators, AndyLaVGC! AndyLaVGC is a creator from Florida, USA, who specialises in off the wall VGC strategies, creating rentals for the community, and hilarious Pokemon themed parodies. Check at Andy on all platforms @AndyLaVGC Support the show Follow us on X …
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This week the team look forward to the upcoming Latin America International Championship, and make some predictions about what Pokemon they think are going to do well! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2341812/subscribe * The views and …
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S2E19 - Gdansk Regionals with Jordan Lamb
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1:48:09This week The 0-2 Drop is joined by self confessed mid player, and good friend of the show, Jordan Lamb. In this episode we look at Pokemon's latest IP, TCG Pocket (aka, digital cardboard), the Gdansk Regional Championships, and for the first time in a long time, we continue the Type Chart Rebuild! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally…
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S2E18 - Locals and Grand Challenge 2
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1:06:25This week The 0-2 Drop team discuss recent local events, including our first League Cup for this quarter, and we also explore some of the results and winning teams from Grand Challenge #2 for the 2025 season! Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://www.buzzspro…
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This week on The 0-2 Drop we check out the results from Lille Regional Championships and discuss the prevelance of baby Urshifu...Sneasler! We also discuss note taking strategies during large tournaments. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://www.buzzsprout.c…
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It's been a massive week in Pokemon with Gamefreak discovering (?) their hack from August, and massive amounts of information being shared with the public. This week we review some of the content leaked, as well as the results from Louisville Regionals. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe…
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Welcome to another episode of The 0-2 Drop! This week we have returning guest Jared join us to discuss the merits of Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream, and whether or not it is appropriate to catch Pokemon with really high IQ's. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://w…
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S2E14 - Dortmund and Joinville Regionals
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1:21:55Welcome to another episode of The 0-2 Drop. This week we look at the Dortmund and Joinville Regional Championships, including winners and teams seen at these events! Don't forget to submit your Top 10 favourtie Pokemon to The 0-2 Drop on Twitter/X so that we can rate and review. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) o…
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S2E13 - Is This The Most Dominant Sibling Pair of 2024
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1:15:19This week The 0-2 Drop caught up with Kevin and Christopher Han, two siblings who absolutely tore up Juniors and Seniors in VGC in the 2024 season. Kevin was the winner of 4 Regionals, 2 International Challenges, and Worlds, in one of the most dominant Juniors Seasons ever. Chris, his older brother, had a super strong season including 3 top 8's (1 …
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In this episode of The 0-2 Drop we have a look at the results from Perth's most recent double cup weekend, and the Baltimore Regional Championships out of the United States. After looking at the early meta of Regulation H, Chris shares the current status of 'The List'. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Dr…
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S2E11 - Back From Smash with Sebbie
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1:21:02In this episode of The 0-2 Drop we catch up with Sebbie, local Garchomp enjoyer, and one of the original players in Perth. Originating in the 3 vs 3 format of a bygone era! Sebbie help's us further develop our Lore Accurate Type Chart with her expert knowledge as a qualified Electrician! We hope you enjoy! Support the show Follow us on X (platform …
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Join the crew for a casual episode, including some pulls from our everlasting 'Pokemon Competition', to find the best pokemon in Scarlet and Violet. We also discuss the beginning of Regulation H, and major change to the circuit this year, with TPCi countries getting 8 Global Challenges. Forcing the community to have to think more about the BO1 CTS …
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S2E9 - Kiran Singh's 2024 World Championship Experience
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1:16:24This week we catch up with local hero and 2024 Melbourne Regional Champion, Kiran Singh, to discuss his experience at his first World Championships for Pokemon VGC. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2341812/subscribe * The views and opi…
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S2E8 - The World Championships Review
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1:42:25In this episode of The 0-2 Drop we review the recently concluded 2024 World Championships and all the new drama that it has brought the community. Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2341812/subscribe * The views and opinions expressed ar…
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S2E7 - The Inaugural 0-2 Drop Worlds Draft
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1:32:30The whole crew is back to complete our first 0-2 Drop Worlds Draft for VGC. We try to outwit each other into picking the most capable players from around the world, and pick a team of the best players for the upcoming 2024 World Championships. * The views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views o…
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S2E6 - The Ban Format So Good We Didn't Consider It, Regulation H
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1:27:57This week Joel, Mark and Chris discuss the latest format announcement, Regulation H. Regulation H promises to be a fantastic format with lots of team building potential, and everyone at The 0-2 Drop is excited! Stick around for the end of the episode where we catch up with our most recent League Challenge Winner, Peter, to discuss his team in detai…
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S2E5 - Getting Sidetracked on the Road to Honolulu
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1:11:51This week The 0-2 Drop looks at one of the last big online events prior to the World Championship, The Road to Honolulu 2. Some big shocks occured in the top 8 of that tournament and we discuss the potential implications of this event. We also continue on our quest to find the teams favourite Regulation G Pokemon. We hope you enjoy! Support the sho…
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S2E4 - IRL Team Building with Aaron Cole
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1:37:10This week we caught up with local breeder and TCG enthusiast, Aaron Cole. Aaron is multiple TCG Worlds invitee, as well as his two eldest, Yuichi and Takumi. We explore his introduction to competitive Pokemon at the hands of his 7 year old back in 2017, and the immense success his family has enjoyed since then! You can follow Aaron @heybuddybud on …
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Welcome Friends! This week at The 0-2 Drop we discuss the current state of affairs in the Pokemon world, and continue with our Pokemon Championship! Our quest to find the BEST Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet Support the show Follow us on X (platform formally known as Twitter) on @The02Drop_vgc Subscribe to our bonus content at https://www.buzzsprout.…
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S2E2 - The First Perth Regionals Champion, Alister Sandover
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1:22:37This week on The 0-2 Drop we caught up with the First Perth Regionals (and 3 time) Champion, Alister Sandover (@vivalavlade). Alister recounts his long and successful career with the panel, starting with his 2014 Perth Regional Championships, infamously dubbed, the Duxton Basement Regional Championships! We hope you enjoy! Support the show Follow u…
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