Best Richard Branch Podcasts (2026)

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Rasslin 120: Memphis 6/29/85 (BOTA'S REIGN BEGINS! LAWLER COMES FOR BRANCH!) 1:27:58

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This week on Regional Rasslin' we head back to the Memphis territory to look at the week of June 29th - July 5th, 1985! Guest Gene Jackson joins Ray Russell as this week we answer the question, if a wrestling program has almost no wrestling, no angles, or promos, did it actually happen? Leslie Floyd Creatchman III is back is back this week, along w…

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Jessimae Peluso and Justin Martindale 23:56

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Comedians Jessimae Peluso (Girl Code, Sharp Tongue, Dying Laughing podcast) and Justin Martindale (Just Sayin’ podcast, Gay Bash) join Jameela Jamil for a Wrong Turns episode that escalates from bad dates into full survival mode. Jessimae shares how mistaking a walking red flag for romance led to “dating the DSM-5,” escalating behavior, and ultimat…

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Naomi Ekperigan and Andy Beckerman 47:16

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Comedians and podcasters Naomi Ekperigin (Broad City, Hacks, Mythic Quest) and Andy Beckerman (The Pete Holmes Show, Cedric’s Barber Battle, Couples Therapy) join Jameela Jamil for a messy dive into marriage superstitions, chaos goblins, and a truly staggering collection of micro-humiliations. Naomi relives the nightmare of meeting Andy’s parents f…

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Rasslin 119: ICW 1981 (Waffle House Madness, Sugarhold Escape, Miss Macho, Broomfield's Sister) 1:34:41

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Regional Rasslin' #119 has arrived, with Ray Russell & guest Steve Crawford talking Angelo Poffo's ICW in 1981. We cover it all from the year of 81, from the dark Crusher Broomfield storyline to Randy Savage's run-in with the law at the local Waffle House, from Pez Whatley as "Miss Macho" to the infamous Bob Roop Sugarhold Challenge escape by Willi…

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Episode 371 - This Episode is Going to be Boring 31:05

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Early portal talk, coaching conjecture, and partially informed discussions of NIL. This episode has it all!

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Adam Rose and Kevin James Thornton 52:08

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Adam Rose (LA’s Finest, Small Stupid Stuff podcast, YouTube) and Kevin James Thornton (Be Yourself special, Call Kevin podcast, YouTube) join Jameela to unpack a series of deeply questionable life decisions, including pet squirrels with boundary issues, cosmetic school as a financial strategy, and how to make it through a night in jail as a 16-year…

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Rasslin 118: Georgia MARCH/APRIL 1982 (Blindfolds, Leather Straps, Rich vs. Sawyer, Orndorff) 1:29:10

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Regional Rasslin' makes its triumphant return as Guest Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell to discuss THREE WEEKS of Georgia Wrestling as we close out March and tackle the first several weeks of April in 1982! The Dusty Rhodes vs. Ole Anderson feud rages on as they prepare for a "Minnesota Logger's" Blindfold Match! Feuds entertwine as Dick Slater, Tommy…

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Shapel Lacey and Aaron Branch 40:23

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Comedians Shapel Lacey (Three Dads Two Moms special, current tour dates) and Aaron Branch (Unstable on Netflix, The Kevin Langue Show, The Forehead Tour) for an unforgettable episode full of wiener stories. Shapel bravely recounts the worst gig of his life, the cheer-camp sex he may never recover from, and the moment a stranger declared that his pe…

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Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum 48:37

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Nate comes at us with a conspiracy theory/creepy story thats new to me. A story about Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a Maltese Catacomb that has some interesting history as well as a few interesting and rather creepy stories.

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Episode 370 - It's Luke Fickell's Learning Journey and We're All on it with Him (Week 14: Minnesota & NSD Recap) 48:29

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Late show this week but Rich and Max cover the Minnesota game (quickly!) and talk about Luke Fickell's roster building vision elucidated at his National Signing Day Press Conference.

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Dan Schreiber and Andrew Hunter Murray 47:37

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Comedy troublemakers Dan Schreiber (No Such Thing As A Fish, The Museum of Curiosity, author of The Theory of Everything Else) and Andrew Hunter Murray (No Such Thing As A Fish, The Naked Week, writer for Private Eye, author of A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering) join Jameela for an hour of friendship chaos, gig disasters, and stories that…

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Aparna Nancherla and Eliza Skinner 37:44

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Comedy powerhouses, Aparna Nancherla (BoJack Horseman, Corporate, Mythic Quest) and Eliza Skinner (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Drop the Mic, and Earth to Ned), join Jameela for a perfect storm of humiliation, soft chaos, and stories that instantly make you feel better about your own life choices. Aparna kicks things off with a micro humil…

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Episode 369 - Week 13: Illinois 44:18

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Rich and Max discuss the Badgers 27-10 win over Illinois. Max is happy. Rich wants to temper your expectations.

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Local: Victim Identified in Ocala 1:16:01

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Last episode I had mentioned during our short hiatus that three bodies had been found in my area. All within a week or so during October, and one was found in the area I work. On Thursday I heard more info on one of the "human remains", the victim was a woman from the UK, it's a sad a strange story and we talk about it this week.…

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Lake Bell and Mary Elizabeth Ellis 48:06

2M ago48:06

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Actor and writer Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Licorice Pizza, New Girl) and actor, writer, filmmaker, and "everyone's sexual awakening", Lake Bell (Bless This Mess, In a World, Harley Quinn) join Jameela for a gloriously unfiltered session of tiny humiliations and lifelong cringes. Mary Elizabeth shares the on set moment…

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Episode 368 - Week 12: Indiana 50:36

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Rich and Max discuss the 31-7 loss to Indiana and Max gets really angry at the end.

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The Rise and Resilience of the Polish-Lithuanian Republic

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In this episode, Seungeun Lee interviews Professor Robert Frost, the Burnett Fletcher Chair in History at Aberdeen University. Professor Frost gave a lecture at the Institute of Intellectual History on 17 September 2025, on which day he also sat down for an in-depth interview about his ongoing, multi-volume work on the Polish-Lithuanian Union, 1385…

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Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari 48:23

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Jameela welcomes actor Penn Badgley, with his Podcrushed co-hosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari (podcast: Podcrushed, new book: Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss and Coming of Age) for a truly chaotic and hilarious hour of wrong turns. From Sophie’s doomed West Village romance and Jameela’s on-set “fart coffin,” to Nava’s accidental Ambien-induced t…

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Let them eat soup! 1:17:51

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We haven't left, life has been busy and we haven't been able to record lately. And as our listeners know if we don't record for a couple weeks we ramble and catch up a lot more, since we haven't recorded in several weeks we opted for a soup episode.

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Episode 367 - Week 11: Washington 40:31

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Lots of talk of field storming and cave crickets. A stupid game deserves a really stupid show.

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Rasslin 117: Memphis 6/22/85 (Behold... Bota, The Witch Doctor!) 1:43:04

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Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Gene Jackson joining Ray Russell to look at Memphis Wrestling for June 22th - 28th, 1985, featuring the debut of Manager Leslie Floyd Cretchman III and... BOTA, THE WITCH DOCTOR!!! Plus, more terrible booking from Tom Renesto, another title change, Jerry Lawler has his own vision, more legends are dusted off for …

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Ozarks to Quebec: Wild Stories with Tim Estes 1:33:52

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Ozarks to Quebec: Wild Stories with Tim Estes This is the podcast for hunters and fishermen who love the "good old days." Join local Pastor and avid Outdoorsman Tim Estes as he shares authentic stories of whitetail hunting in the Ozarks and epic Pike fishing in Quebec. We connect faith, family, and the call of the wild through true-life adventures…

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Ian Fidance and Nathan Macintosh 44:32

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Comedians Ian Fidance (Bein’ Ian with Jordan podcast, Wild, Happy and Free special) and Nathan Macintosh (Tonight Show, Down with Tech special) bring two of the most chaotic Wrong Turns we’ve ever had: a near–loss of virginity on 9/11, a $600 phone sex bill, getting banned from a friend’s house for porn searches, coke-fueled job interviews, and the…

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Sofie Hagen and Danny Wallace 53:04

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Comedian and author Danny Wallace (Yes Man, Join Me) and writer-comedian Sofie Hagen (Will I Ever Have Sex Again?) join Jameela Jamil for a conversation about the chaos, coincidences, and canine catastrophes that make life unforgettable. From dogs with terrible timing to the unexpected moments that change everything, they share stories of embarrass…

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Episode 366 - Week 9: Oregon 34:47

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Rich is joined by special guest Jim Polzin to discuss the latest Badger loss and give his thoughts on the state of the program, NIL, and why football is different than basketball.

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Margaret Cho and Brandi Denise 36:15

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Jameela Jamil is joined by comedy icon Margaret Cho (New album Lucky Gift, All That We Love movie in theaters November) and social worker turned standup comedian, actor, and writer Brandi Denise (Vulture Top Comics 2024, LOL! Live with Brandi Denise, Hulu) for an uncomfortably funny chat about their biggest personal disasters. This isn’t a pep talk…

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Sectarianism in Philosophy

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What is the relation between philosophy’s claim to disinterested universal rational inquiry and its historical existence as an assemblage of apparently sectarian schools? This is the question that formed the topic for a conversation that Valery Vino initiated with Ian Hunter.By Ian Hunter and Valery Vino

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Episode 365 - Week 8: Ohio State 51:38

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Rich and Max basically record the same show as last week except they talk about a letter from Chris McIntosh

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Rasslin 116: Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, & Mid-South, OH MY! (3 Episodes in 1!!!) 2:50:39

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This week, the Regional Rasslin' Podcast brings you not one, not two, but three full episodes of our sister program Regional Rasslin' Un-Reeled from Patreon.com/WrestleCopia, absolutely FREE! A sample of one of the many Video-Cast Series we offer at Patreon. Co-Host Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell as they discuss Mid-Atlantic Wrestling from January 1…

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Randy and Jason Sklar 41:53

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Jameela finds out what it's like to be on the business end of the comedy duo that is Jason and Randy Sklar (Sklar Brothers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Better Call Saul, Dumb People Town podcast). Together they discover the extent to which a hot air balloon ride can go wrong, what dirty joke your uptight neighbor would rather not hear, and why Jameela wi…

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Beyond the Bait Pile: Debating the One-Buck Rule, Baiting, and Let Them Grow 1:38:28

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Join Logan, Chase, Bobby, and Austin for Episode 6 as they go Beyond the Bait Pile to tackle some of the deer hunting community's most intense debates. We dive deep into the strategic, ethical, and political arguments surrounding the controversial practice of Baiting Deer. This isn't just about rules; it's about strategy and mindset. We break down …

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Episode 364 - Week 7: Iowa 39:12

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Let's just play your voicemails and vent some rage

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Rasslin 115: Georgia Wrestling March 15 - 28, 1982 (Piper Warns Slater, "Don't Call Me RODNEY!") 1:55:46

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This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Georgia Championship Wrestling in March of 1982 as Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward are back to break it down! Dick Slater arrives and wants a piece of Roddy "Don't call me RODNEY" Piper! Plus, Bunkhouse Return match is set up between Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen vs. Dusty Rhodes & Terry Funk! Ron Bass with an u…

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Erin Jackson and Josh Gondelman 42:05

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Comedians Erin Jackson (Late Night with Seth Meyers, Grudgery special) and Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero, Positive Reinforcement special) join Jameela Jamil to swap their most undignified disasters. Erin relives the day she was booed off stage at the National Mall - on two jumbotrons, in front of her parents, and the time she literally fell off the …

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Episode 363 - It Would Be Kinda Cool if They Won (AKA Week 6: Michigan) 41:30

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It's time for media beefs and cannibal rats on Russian ghost ships.

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Rasslin 114: The Poffo's ICW 1980 (Wee Willie Takes a Macho Elbow, Landel & Gang Debut!) 1:18:48

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This week, Regional Rasslin returns to once again discuss the greatest outlaw promotion of all time, the Poffo Family's ICW based ouf of Lexington, Kentucky. Steve Crawford returns to join Ray Russell in discussing the year of 1980 in the ICW. We talk Macho Man's flying elbow on midget Wee Willie (and why it was really booked), Randy Savage threate…

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Annie Lederman and David Dastmalchian 38:11

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Jameela welcomes long time friends Annie Lederman (Anniewood Podcast, Terrifier 3) and David Dastmalchian (Murderbot, The Dark Knight, Grave Conversations). Together, they discover how many snakes is too many, what not to do in front of a chain gang, and why no one should ever have a white couch. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you ca…

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Episode 362 - YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN!!! (Actually No...No You Really Don't) 42:26

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Rich and Max talk about the state of the 2-2 Badgers during the bye week. Optimism wouldn't be a word to use to describe this episode.

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Bonus - Russell Howard, Judi Love and Grace Campbell 13:27

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We had so much fun with Russell Howard, Judi Love and Grace Campbell at the London Podcast Festival that we couldn't fit it all into the episode, so here's a bonus audience Misery Loves Company submission that we're calling "AKA That's Why Heather's Not Here", because "Tongue Punch My Fart Box" didn't seem great for the algorithm. Enjoy (but not ar…

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Rasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!) 1:32:21

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This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Gene Jackson return as we look at June 15, 1985 in the Memphis territory. Southern Champ Jerry Lawler vs. Koko Ware headlines this week's TV. The Referee Tom Branch heel turn continues. Matchmaker Tom Renesto announces the PYT are stripped of the Southern Tag Titles, forcing a Title tournament at …

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From Ozark Kid to River Pirate: A Guide’s Life on the White River with Richard Rusher 1:39:39

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What does it take to become a "River Pirate"? We sit down with Richard Rusher, the man behind the infamous River Pirate Guide Service, who has dedicated his life to the beautiful, trout-rich waters of the White River in the Ozark Mountains. Richard’s connection to the river runs deep—he’s a local who’s seen the White River transform into a world-cl…

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Russell Howard, Judi Love and Grace Campbell 48:24

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Russell Howard (Five Brilliant Things podcast, 2026 Tour), Judi Love (Loose Women ITV, Our Table podcast) and Grace Campbell (Late to the Party podcast, Soho Theatre run) join Jameela live on stage from the London Podcast Festival. The superstar UK line-up share horrifying stores of humiliation, disaster and mistaken identity, with a common theme o…

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Episode 361 - Week 4: Maryland 57:55

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Max is joined by a special guest host to discuss what may be the beginning of the end of the Luke Fickell era.

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Richard Chase 1:49:54

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A horrid true crime this week, The Vampire of Sacramento. This week we talk about this monster, his descent into madness and mental issues leading up to horrible crimes that escalate to a murderous climax. Within the span of a few days Richard Chase leaves a wake of excessively gruesome and horrific murders.…

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Rasslin 112: Discussing "Irresistible Force" Gorilla Monsoon (with Brian R. Solomon) 1:28:09

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Special Guest Brian R. Solomon joins Host Ray Russell and the Regional Rasslin' program this week to discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force", talking the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. This episode covers a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry, getting physical wi…

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Johnny Pemberton and Justine Marino 39:10

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Actor-comedian, Johnny Pemberton (Fallout, Superstore, up-coming movie Mermaid) and one of the busiest comedians in LA Justine Marino (Comedy Crush @ The Hollywood Improv, Only Fans’ LMAOF) join Jameela to talk about the risks of airport lounge tacos, farting within a relationship, a Universal Studios Tour masturbator who truly had a tramtastic day…

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The $71k Moose: A Wyoming governor's tag story with L&L Outdoors. 2:17:52

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A legendary hunt, a 51-inch Shiras moose, and a $71,000 Wyoming governor's tag. Logan and Chase talk with Laramy and Chaz from L & L Outdoors as they share every detail about the once-in-a-lifetime hunt that resulted in an incredible Shiras moose.By LOGAN

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Helicopters, dummy deer, and poachers. The adventures of captain Hank Jenks 1:30:48

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Join the Battle Branch Boys as they sit down with a true legend of Oklahoma's wild places, Hank Jenks. A retired state trooper and helicopter pilot, Hank now serves as a District Captain for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. In this episode, he shares incredible stories from his past and current adventures patrolling the outdoors, from the skies…