Best Fran And Carlo Podcasts (2025)

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Probably our WORST episode of all time! 49:22

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11d ago49:22

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You ever just not feel like working? Well Fran and Carlo hit the record button today...and they didn't either. This was supposed to be Part 2 of their World's Toughest Mudder wrap up episode. Well you get a little of that...but you also get a bunch of other stuff as well. This one is definitely funny in its own way. Which way is that? Well give it …

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Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Surgery, Mystics Season Review, and Selecting WNBA Awards 1:29:47

1d ago1:29:47

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Troy, Isaac, and Wardell start off today's show by conducting an in-depth review of the Washington Mystics season now that the 2025 WNBA Regular Season has concluded (08:00), while also previewing the teams upcoming offseason (14:26). From there, they discuss the news of Bilal Coulibaly's injury and how it could affect the Washington Wizards (20:52…

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Mystics Miss out on Playoffs, FIBA EuroBasket Update, Kawhi & Clippers Investigation, and Grading the Central Division's Offseason 1:15:20

3d ago1:15:20

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On this week's episode Wardell, Troy, and Isaac lead off by discussing the Washington Mystics’ current losing streak (04:19), and project what the team's future may be (08:58). Also, during the Beltway Beat they discuss Bub Carrington's new representation (15:47) as well as some changes to the G-League which may affect the Capital City Go-Go (17:19…

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The UABL's Tournament of Nations with Folarin Campbell 29:18

10d ago29:18

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On this week's episode of the show, listen as Isaac, Troy and Wardell take the Capitol Hoop Caucus on location to the UABL 4th Annual Tournament of Nations at The Bullpen in Washington DC. The Caucus described the sights and sounds from this incredible event and were also joined by Team Nigeria Head Coach & Former George Mason Patriot Folarin Campb…

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John Wall's Retirement, the Mystics' Slide, and the UABL's Tournament of Nations with Michael Sykes, II & Steve Kolawole 1:24:17

17d ago1:24:17

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In this week's jam-packed, Wardell, Isaac and Troy are joined by Michael Sykes, II of Business of Fashion to celebrate the legacy of John Wall following his official retirement announcement (04:03). Together they reflect on Wall’s unforgettable impact on the DC community, and make the case for retiring his jersey (19:14). After that, they discuss t…

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Sonia Citron's Rookie of the Year Case, Mystics Roster Movement, and the Wizards Schedule Release 1:04:28

24d ago1:04:28

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Troy is back! And he's joined by Isaac and Wardell to breakdown the Mystics 1-2 week (03:08), while pleading Sonia Citron's case for WNBA Rookie of the Year (07:26). From there, the gang also addresses some of the Mystics roster decisions (12:08) along with addressing some of the rumors which led to Alysha Clark requesting a trade from the Storm (1…

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Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Sykes, Wizards Re-Unite with Anthony Gill, and a Go-Go Trade with Jenn Hatfield 58:52

1M ago58:52

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On today's show, Isaac and Wardell break down the Washington Mystics’ busy trade deadline moves: sending Brittney Sykes to Seattle (03:44) and Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut (11:14) with expert insight from Jenn Hatfield! From there, the two discuss the Washington Wizards' decision to waive Jaylen Martin (23:45) and re-sign Anthony Gill (27:23), al…

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Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Mystics Lose a Nail-Biter to Golden State, and Kyshawn George Playing in the FIBA AmeriCup 58:12

1M ago58:12

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In this episode, Wardell and Isaac cover the Mystics' recent five-game homestand, including a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Golden State Valkyries (03:43). From there, they address the looming WNBA trade deadline, debate whether Washington should make a move (14:58). The two also discuss the news of Gilbert Arenas' arrest (24:45). Also on tod…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Season 3 Premiere. World's Toughest Mudder Recap Part 1 1:04:14

1M ago1:04:14

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Fran and Carlo are BACK! Kicking off Season 3 with a recap of everything that you need to know about what happened at World's Toughest Mudder 2025. Behind the scenes...in front of the scenes...next to the scenes. They've got ALL the tea! This will be a multi part recap...so this is just the beginning. Who knows how many episodes it will take for th…

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Wizards Buyout Marcus Smart, Mystics Fall to the Sparks, and Sounds From Summer League with Josh Oduro, Chris Miles, and Carlo Jiménez 47:22

1M ago47:22

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Isaac Agyekum-Harris flies solo for this week's episode, and he leads off the show by recapping the Mystics performances during WNBA All-Star Weekend (02:45) along with the Wizards recent contract buyouts (08:54). He is then joined by Charlotte Hornets Summer League champion, and DMV native, Josh Oduro (12:36)! Together the two discuss to break dow…

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Mystics All-Star Preview, Wizards Summer League Takeaways, and 2026 NBA Draft Update with Fran Fraschilla 1:26:52

2M ago1:26:52

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On today's show, Isaac and Wardell discuss Isaac's key takeaways from his trip to watch the Wizards at this year's NBA Summer League! From there, the two recap the last week of Mystics basketball (18:27) while also previewing WNBA All-Star Weekend (24:20) - with Washington now having three All-Stars on Team Clark. Also on today's show: (30:04) 📰 Fu…

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Kiki and Sonia are All-Stars, the Wizards Trade for Cam Whitmore and Ship Out Kelly Olynyk 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off the latest episode of the show by recapping the last week of Mystics basketball, which leads to a discussion surrounding the team's two rookie all-stars: Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron (09:35). After that, the crew breaks down the Wizards recent trade with the Rockets to bring home DMV-native Cam Whitmore (21:41). T…

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Wizards Make a Trade, Mystics Fall to the Wings, and NBA Free Agency Review with Big Pooh 1:32:50

2M ago1:32:50

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Troy, Isaac, and Wardell open up today's show by breaking down the Mystics' recent loss to the Dallas Wings. They are then joined by DMV Legend, Big Pooh of Little Brother, to review the Wizards' recent trade (10:35) and what their next offseason moves could be (23:10). From there, the group provides their analysis on which franchises Washington sh…

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Grading the Wizards' Draft, Summer League Forecasting, and Shakira Austin's Dominance with Greg Finberg 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

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On this week’s episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell break down the Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft haul with special guest Greg Finberg (The Wizards Podcast, Bullets Forever, The Daily Collegian). From Trey Johnson’s upside to Jamir Watkins’ dog mentality, the crew is grading picks, dissecting strategy, and forecasting Summer League standouts. Also on today's…

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The Wizards Select Tre Johnson and Trade Back for Will Riley with Domo 41:31

3M ago41:31

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Troy, Isaac, and Wardell are joined once again by Domo to break down the Washington Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft picks — Trey Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. The crew provides their instant reactions, player comps (Booker? Ray Allen?), and what these picks mean for the rebuild. Plus, a draft-themed spelling bee. Message the show It’s basketba…

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Jordan Poole Trade Reactions and Eastern Conference Draft Night Forecasts with CJ Holmes, Bobby Manning and Andres Lopez 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

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In this special episode of the show, Isaac and Wardell provide their immediate reactions to the Wizards’ shocking trade sending Jordan Poole to New Orleans, while also breaking down what it means for Washington’s rebuild. They're then joined by C.J. Holmes, Bobby Manning, and Andres Lopez to gain further insights around the Eastern Conference ahead…

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Wizards Draft Rumblings, Ace Bailey Drama & Secret Workouts Revealed 1:11:32

3M ago1:11:32

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It’s Draft Week in the NBA, and the District is buzzing at the prospect of all potential outcomes! So Troy, Isaac, and Wardell take a dive deep into the Wizards’ high-stakes strategy—are they trading up for Dillon Harper? Is Ace Bailey angling for Brooklyn or D.C.? And what’s the real story behind that hush-hush workout with Jeremiah Fears? Also on…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Dumpster Fire Edition! 41:18

3M ago41:18

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We're only about a week away from World's Toughest Mudder, and Fran and Carlo are doing their best to remain focused. As you can imagine, they're doing a HORRIBLE job. This week they share who their dark horses are to snatch a podium spot at WTM. They also talk about the second part of their trip following WTM. Are you heading to the Spartan Ultra …

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New Wizards City Edition Jerseys, the Mystics week off, and WNBA Awards Tracker with Josh Valdez 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

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In this jam-packed episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell are joined by special guest Josh Valdez of Clutch Points to recap the Mystics' dominant win over the Connecticut Sun last week. They also applaud the recent praise which Washington's young core has garnered from the national media. From there, the group makes their early selections for the WNBA A…

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Kiki Iriafen wins WNBA Rookie of the Month, Wizards Draft Boards, and Reacting to the NBA Finals with Kelsey Nicole Nelson 1:10:32

3M ago1:10:32

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On the latest episode of the show, Wardell, Troy, and Isaac are joined by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson to break down the Washington Mystics' gritty start to the season, spotlighting standout rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Together, they all discuss the team's budding culture, coaching, and Kiki Iriafen's Rookie of the Month win. Also …

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Wizards Draft Tiers and the Mystics Crunch Time Performances with Kevin Folli 1:11:56

4M ago1:11:56

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On the latest episode of the show Troy, Isaac and Wardell start off by providing an update on the Washington Mystics' season, highlighting the team's standout players and analyzing their turnover troubles. The crew then discusses the Georgetown Hoya's men's basketball schedule for the 2025-'26 season, along with a key departure from the Howard Biso…

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Challenges in Navigating Noncompete Agreements and Protecting IP in the Workplace with Fran Haas 43:06

4M ago43:06

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In today’s episode, Jeff Harty and Fran Haas explore the complexities of noncompete agreements, noting their effectiveness in protecting IP but also their challenges. Fran highlights varying state laws on noncompetes and provides valuable insights related to structuring noncompete agreements with remote and mobile workforces. In this episode, Jeff …

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Mystics' Rising Rookies, Gonzaga High's Latest Hire, and NBA Playoff Pandemonium with Carita Parks 55:50

4M ago55:50

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Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off today's show by breaking down Gonzaga College High School’s seismic coaching hire: Keith Urgo. The crew is then joined by the incredible Carita Parks of Double Take Sports to talk Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington making NBA All-Rookie teams, and what’s next for DC’s young core. Also on the show: 🧐 Scout…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: All your UK questions answered. 43:46

4M ago43:46

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In this week's episode, Fran breaks down ALL you need to know from the UK perspective regarding World's Toughest Mudder 2025. She'll tell you what to expect regarding the weather, she'll give you tips on what gear to bring (Hint: BRING ALL OF IT), and she'll break down how to drive in the UK when you're used to driving on the opposite side of the r…

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Mystics Ignite in their Season Opener, Wizards Plot their Offseason Path, and the NBA Playoffs with Ben Becker 56:57

4M ago56:57

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In this week's episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac break down the Washington Mystics' season-opening win over the Atlanta Dream, highlighting a standout performance from Brittney Sykes. They're then joined by Ben Becker, of Bullets Forever, to discuss how the NBA Draft Lottery has affected Washington Wizards fans. Also on the show: 🧐 Scouting Report …

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NBA Draft Lottery Reactions with Andrew Sharp 34:02

4M ago34:02

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Isaac, Troy and Wardell are back with a special episode that provides their real-time reactions to the results of 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, with a very special guest, Andrew Sharp! In this episode, they discuss: 🎰 The surprising lottery outcome and its implications 🧙‍♂️ Whether the Wizards benefited from Ethical tanking 🧐 Prospects for the Washington…

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Mystics Preseason Recap, Hoping for Cooper Flagg, and NBA Playoff Surprises 51:26

4M ago51:26

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On today's show Troy, Isaac, and Wardell reflect on the Washington Mystics' 0-2 preseason, while also discussing the wild ride that has been the second round of the NBA Playoffs. And since we're only a few days away from the NBA Lottery, the crew takes a deeper examination on Cooper Flagg by comparing him to other top draft prospects of the past. A…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Obstacle Innovation Edition! 45:55

4M ago45:55

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In this week's episode, Fran and Carlo accidentally stumble upon the greatest idea for a new obstacle. For once, their random ramblings turn into something useful! Hopefully "Jack's Door" will be seen on a course some time soon. They also take some time to chat about Carlo's recent trip to Sweden, and his review of the ⁨@toughviking6072⁩ event in G…

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Mystics Injuries, A Shift in the Wizards' Culture, & Weighing the NBA Awards Winners 57:44

4M ago57:44

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On this week's show, Wardell, Isaac, and Troy break down the Washington Mystics' injury report ahead of the teams first preseason game, while providing a Scouting Report on key players like Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes. They also gauge the NBA awards winners —including Alex Sarr missing out on Rookie of the Year—and how the Washington Wizards …

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Blake Harper's Transfer Talk, Troy Weaver's Departure, and a Capital Classic Preview with Jordan Scott 53:36

5M ago53:36

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From Blake Harper’s potential transfer from Howard to Creighton, to a fiery Capital Classic preview featuring Michigan State-bound star, Jordan Scott - Troy, Isaac and Wardell take another deep dive into the biggest basketball stories in the DMV. Plus, they react to Troy Weaver’s departure from the Wizards and his impact on scouting in D.C. And the…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Pick Up Lines Edition! 40:36

5M ago40:36

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Our distracted duo is BACK with another episode chock full of OCR news and other tidbits of fun! This week they share some new info regarding the WTM Friday night Community Dinner, and well as some news regarding requirements surrounding British Obstacle Sports memberships. They take a fun detour and chat a bit about horrible pick-up lines, and wra…

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Stephen Yang: Navigating China’s Patent Landscape 39:18

5M ago39:18

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Jeff Harty discusses the evolution of China’s patent system with Stephen Yang. The conversation highlights the shift from foreign to Chinese patent filings, now at more than 3 million annually, with 1.6 million invention patent filings in 2023. In this episode, Jeff Harty and Stephen Yang discuss: Patent filing trends in China Types of patent prote…

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WNBA Draft Grades, Wizards Lottery Wishes & a Look Around the Association 1:01:55

5M ago1:01:55

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On this week’s show, Isaac, Troy and Wardell break down the Mystics’ Draft night by handing out grades like the Spring midterms, run a mock sim of the NBA Lottery live (send prayers for the Wizards fans), and recap the NBA play-in tournament. Plus: 🐦 Read and React 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line ⏱️ The Last Shot It’s basketball with the signature belt…

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The Debut: Wizards recap, Mystics preview, and a Spelling Bee (?!) with Domo 52:09

5M ago52:09

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In the very first episode of Capital Hoop Caucus — your new Saturday morning hoops fix covering all things DMV basketball — Troy, Isaac, Wardell, and special guest Domo kick things off with: 🔁 A season recap on the 17-win Wizards 🧠 Draft-day forecast for the Mystics 📈 Rookie Scouting Report 📝 A Spelling Bee Showdown (yes, seriously) 🎤 Trivia Time f…

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Capital Hoop Caucus Preview 0:30

5M ago0:30

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Join us on the pursuit to become DC’s preeminent basketball show covering all levels of the sport across DC, Maryland and Virginia! Message the show It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.By Capital Hoop Caucus

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: World's Toughest Mudder GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!! 56:37

5M ago56:37

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Fran and Carlo are ALL over the map in this episode, but one thing that they do (eventually) accomplish...is announcing the winner of last episode's contest. One lucky winner will be getting a FREE entry into World's Toughest Mudder 2025! Did you enter?? It could be YOU! Give 'em a listen and find out!…

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The Importance and Future of the USPTO with Drew Hirshfeld 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Today, Jeff Harty and Drew Hirshfeld talk about the potential impact of the DOGE advisory board on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Their conversation covers how the office is funded and how the USPTO maintains productivity and handles the large backlog of patent applications. They also discuss the impact of the return-to-office executive orde…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: World's Toughest Mudder Q&A 59:51

6M ago59:51

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This week Fran and Carlo sit down with WTM 2025 Race Directors Kate Wray and Matt Brooke, as they answer all kinds of different questions about what's to be expected at World's Toughest Mudder in the UK this June.By Carlo and Fran

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Stephen Kunin: Restoring Patent Rights: Innovation, Legislation, and the Future of IP Protection 39:59

6M ago39:59

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In this episode, Jeff Harty and Stephen Kunin discuss: The RESTORE Act and injunctive relief in patent cases Reforming patent subject matter eligibility through PERA The current landscape of innovation protection How patent protection in the United States stacks up with other countries Key Takeaways: The RESTORE Act aims to modify injunctive relief…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The DEATH TO OCR?? Edition 47:42

6M ago47:42

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This week Fran and Carlo tackle the most dreaded question making the rounds....IS OCR DEAD?? Some say yes, some say no. Fran and Carlo offer their like warm takes on that subject and more this week!By Carlo and Fran

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The Kitchen Sink Edition! 40:44

7M ago40:44

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Good luck keeping up with Fran and Carlo this week! They venture all over the place from the jump. But they DO manage to share some kind words about the most recent Obstacle Running Adventures episode (https://www.instagram.com/obstaclerunningadventures/) where they talk about the first ever DEKA ATLAS (https://race.spartan.com/en/deka/atlas) that …

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The Jack Goras Edition! 49:24

7M ago49:24

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Never in our lives did we think we'd have an episode with so much Jack Goras content, but HERE WE ARE! This week we share some Community News (including Jack). We've got some Spartan news as well as some big stuff coming from DEKA. We then talk about Jack some more. We also check in on our Super Bowl pics, and Carlo's Champions League predictions. …

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The P-Word Edition! 49:33

7M ago49:33

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Fran and Carlo are BACK with another hilarious look at the OCR World through their oddly shaded lenses. This week they give a bit of a rundown on the newly announced DEKA Italia Series, as well as recognize a couple members of the community for their recent accomplishments. As always, they manage to delve on topic a lot, and almost find themselves …

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The BOLD PREDICTION Edition 42:28

8M ago42:28

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Join us this week as our hosts look back fondly on The Mettle Games, and all the festivities that surrounded the weelend in Kuwait! They also check in on how well Fran did at predicting the outcome of American Football playoff games...and the tables get turned on Carlo, as he now has to predict the outcome of upcoming Premier League games! They als…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The METTLE GAMES Edition 46:41

8M ago46:41

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Join us this week as our hosts preview The Mettle Games! With The OCR Report handling the livestream duties for this event, Fran and Carlo talk about the upcoming race in Kuwait, the OCR Report's coverage, and make some ridiculously misguided race predictions. They also share their new foreign language phrases that they've learned. During the Thoug…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: SEASON 2 Kickoff edition! 44:37

8M ago44:37

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Fran and Carlo are BACK! Kicking off Season 2 in style with news about the upcoming Mettle Games in Kuwait, along with some early hype regarding World's Toughest Mudder this June! They go heavy on the adjacent this week, and delve into wonderful ramblings about their favorite nicknames, as well as teachers from their past. This one is sure to keep …

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 26: SEASON 1 FINALE 53:42

9M ago53:42

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Happy Holidays from Fran and Carlo! This week our titanic twosome say goodbye to Season 1 with a rollicking rampage of fun and games! They talk a bit about all the madness of the Deka World Championships, and then wander off into a sea of Seasonal topics! Lots of laughs in this one, so be sure and stay tuned till the end. Thanks for riding along wi…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode: Episode 25 The WE GOT JOKES Edition! 50:58

9M ago50:58

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Join us this week as our tenacious tandem takes turns telling some of the dumbest jokes that they know! This episode is heavy on the ADJACENT, but they still manage to update you on what went down at the Dubai World Obstacle Championships as well as Hyrox Anaheim! There's some really fun tangents in this one, so be sure to listen all the way throug…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Episode 24 The Kitchen Sink Edition! 46:06

9M ago46:06

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This week our delightful duo cover a wide array of subjects! While they manage to chat a bit about the Spartan Beast Championships in Abu Dhabi, they also carry on about State Capitals, Wombats, Pygmy Hippos, and other oddities. Carlo shamelessly plugs his soon to be famous "cooking" channel, and we cheer on a member of the Tough Mudder Community a…

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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Episode 23 The Michael Jordan Edition! 42:15

10M ago42:15

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This week's episode kicks off with a little Michael Jordan conspiracy theory, and quickly goes downhill from there! We got a couple race results for you, some talk about the upcoming Spartan Beast World Champs in UAE, and then some food talk! Lots of fun this week! As always, come for the news.....and stay for some laughs!…