Best American Wasteland Podcasts (2024)

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Morocco (1930) w/ Alonso Duralde 1:04:31

2d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

"Who is this woman who scorns a hundred men...to give her love to a Devil-May-Care Soldier?" Alonso Duralde, author of the new book Hollywood Pride, joins us to talk the lady in the tux who takes center stage on the cover of his book, as we dive into 1930's war-torn romance, Morocco. We examine the film's queer undertones (or, really, overtones), t…

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2025 Mock Class Part 5 | Buckeye Building Blocks 57:29

5d ago57:29

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Ohio State has been red hot on the recruiting trail and get you updated on the latest 11 commits. Who else is on the Buckeyes’ radar? Even with some recent misses, we tell you why Ohio State won’t give up on them yet. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Courtney From WorkSong: Superfun! https://youtu.be/ROw16sl1Ips?si=SM_jIpgrJem29kbB…

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Year-in-Review, Ohio State Athletics | Wasteland 50:14

13d ago50:14

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Sure everyone knows about football and basketball. But did you know that Ohio State had an historic run in Women’s Hockey? Did you know that Ohio State has the best pistol program in the country? Do you know names like Jesse Mendez, Lyle Yost, JJ Tracy and Robert Cash? Have a seat and learn. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Harbour Song: Bahama…

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Dr. Boyce Watkins 2:21:35

15d ago2:21:35

2:21:35

This conversation with Dr. Boyce Watkins covers a wide range of topics, including the founding of the Black Business School, challenges of self-discovery, generational impact of racism, financial consciousness, and the education system’s manipulative tendencies, specifically toward the Black community. The episode also delves into the influence [SO…

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Footlight Parade (1933) w/ Hass & Swanton 2:25:42

17d ago2:25:42

2:25:42

"Nothing like it since movies were created! 300 Girls, 1000 Surprises, 5 New Song Hits!" The musical team of Hass & Swanton (Kyle Reid Hass & Jeremy Swanton) return to the show once again, this time for what is inarguably the greatest movie musical about putting on live prologues before movie screenings ever to hit the silver screen, Footlight Para…

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Ask SloopCast: Best Recruiting Class Ever? 1:07:49

20d ago1:07:49

1:07:49

You ask, we answer! https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Slimfit Song: Power of Shower https://youtu.be/VfgZuLvWyJs?si=gXFF7TTBTvA7OsOvBy The Buckeye Sloopcast

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The Gold Rush (1925/1942) w/ Glenn Garthwaite 1:47:20

24d ago1:47:20

1:47:20

"He will make you laugh, roar, scream- he'll make you choke back your tears. Ten reels of Chaplin as you like him. It's the Picture You've waited for!" Editor Glenn Garthwaite returns to the show to discuss the Chaplin comedy so nice, he released it twice. Regarded as one of the Little Tramp's finest outings, the Klondike comedy The Gold Rush was a…

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Tier Listing 30 Years of Ohio State Football 1:12:18

26d ago1:12:18

1:12:18

30 years of Ohio State Football, year by year, placed on a tier list. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: The Cordial Sins (ft Chamber Brews) Song: Love of Mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Dmjgih5NwBy The Buckeye Sloopcast

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The Big Parade (1925) Commentary Track 2:40:11

1M ago2:40:11

2:40:11

One of the first films to provide a realistic depiction of warfare and its effects on those both on and off the battlefield, King Vidor's 1925 epic The Big Parade became one of the highest-grossing films of the silent era, and MGM's biggest hit until another war epic, Gone With the Wind (1939). For our episode on The Big Parade, we opted to forgo o…

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The B1G Game Draft 2024 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Fox, CBS, and NBC all hold rights to Bigten games. They hold a draft to see who gets what games. We will be replicating the draft. Is this a one to one replication of the real life draft? It is not. We have made modifications for fun. Here are the rules: We will each pick 16 games Each network must pick a game for all 14 weeks. 2 bonus games that c…

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BONUS: Surviving the Wasteland: A Spoiler-Fueled 'Mad Max' Recap 1:19:39

1M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

In this bonus episode, we give our audio-only listeners a taste of what Tom has been doing over on the You're Missing Out YouTube channel. If you like what you hear here, head on over and subscribe. Not only will that be the only place to find Tom's monthly exclusive livestreams, but next week, you'll be able to watch 1925's The Big Parade in full,…

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The Dome, Chapter 6 (Micah). 20:42

1M ago20:42

20:42

Micah returns to the Crusader held Commune of Wallace. (Head phone users beware).

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Defining the Modern Era of CFB 1:14:15

1M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

You also hear people talk about “the modern era of college football” but if you ask when that era started, you never get a clear or consistent answer. We aren’t trying to solve this question today, but we will list out several possible answers and let you choose your favorite. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Saving Escape Song: What I Can't Ha…

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The Bank Dick (1940) w/ Ryan Luis Rodriguez 1:52:47

1M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

"Don't be a luddy-duddy! Don't be a mooncalf! Don't be a jabbernowl! You're not those, are you?" Ryan Luis Rodriguez (One Track Mind, Reels of Justice) joins the show once again, this time to tackle the tastefully tawdry comedy of the inimitable inebriate known as W.C. Fields in his 1940 absurdist masterpiece, The Bank Dick. Hosts: Michael Natale T…

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BBB: 2026 Mock Class - Part 1 53:58

2M ago53:58

53:58

It's way too early to do a mock for the 2026 class. Only a pair of idiots would do such a thing. But don’t let that distract you from the fact that Ohio’s High Schools are providing. The Buckeyes a great group of players. But can Ohio State bring them to Columbus? https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Signals Midwest Song: I Used To Draw https://you…

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BBB: 2025 Mock Class - Part 4 52:26

2M ago52:26

52:26

Some decommits, some new names, and Ohio State is still on the path to getting the #1 class in the country. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Signals Midwest Song: Wait For Hours https://youtu.be/3eOst-hRSbU?si=sTktAsSI2SdMzpnjBy The Buckeye Sloopcast

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I Will Die On This Hill: NCAA25 Is Gonna Be Terrible 59:00

2M ago59:00

59:00

I Will Die On This Hill: NCAA25 Is Gonna Be Terrible The new EA NCAA Football game is gonna be terrible Ohio State wins 2 in the next 10 years Turn the Spring Game into a spectacle. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Harbour Song: Run Me Over https://youtu.be/2XsW2jztoxM?si=34tIBqEbEEsjZ2XcBy The Buckeye Sloopcast

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Detour (1945) w/ Kenny Neibart 1:48:13

2M ago1:48:13

1:48:13

"He went searching for love... but Fate forced a DETOUR to Revelry... Violence... Mystery!" Writer Kenny Neibart returns to the show to untangle the complicated web that is 1945's Detour. We'll ask the big question: Is it obvious that the narrator is a lying murderer, or is it really, really painfully obvious that he's a lying murderer? Watch Detou…

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Ask SloopCast: QB Battle, Under-Appreciated Buckeyes and MORE! 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

When should Ryan Day announce a starting QB? Which stat will fall in 2024? Who will be an unexpected key piece for the 2024 Buckeyes? Ohio State is under the scholarship limit, who gets them? Who should be on the regional NCAA covers? https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Paper Morning Song: Images (Live Performance) https://youtu.be/Cj7rqasjLr0?…

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Dog Star Man (1961-1964) w/ Ben Hosley 1:59:04

2M ago1:59:04

1:59:04

"A cosmological epic" Producer and artist Ben Hosley (Black Check, Congratulations, Slow X-Mas) returns to the show, this time to discuss Stan Brakhage's historic series of experimental films, Dog Star Man. We take a cosmic journey through the snowy mountains of our minds to try to get to the heart of the elusive and evocative imagery. See our full…

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Annie Hall (1977) w/ Jae Kim 1:50:51

2M ago1:50:51

1:50:51

" A nervous romance" Actor Jae Kim returns to the show to dissect the romantic comedy that changed the genre forever, Woody Allen's totemic Annie Hall. Watch the episode on our YouTube at: https://youtu.be/qkzgefDpLok Hosts: Michael Natale Twitter Instagram Letterboxd Tom Lorenzo Twitter Instagram Letterboxd Producer: Kyle Lampar Twitter Instagram …

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Wasteland: All Day Draft 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Who are the best players of the Ryan Day era at Ohio State? Jared and Kyle compete to see who can draft the best team from this pool of Ohio State players. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Heart Attack Man Song: Like A Kennedy https://youtu.be/vz-kKRgqQAI?si=YZiTyPWxM7Gs_-OEBy The Buckeye Sloopcast

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Salesman (1969) w/ Amy Nicholson 1:42:12

3M ago1:42:12

1:42:12

"Spread The Word" Documentarian Amy Nicholson returns to the show for another totemic work of direct cinema, the Maysles Brothers & Charlotte Zwerin's profoundly bleak portrait of door to door Bible sellers, Salesman (1969). We'll talk The Beatles, acting careers, and the true star of Amy's most recent film, Happy Campers. Hosts: Michael Natale Twi…

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Camp SloopCast: Depth Chart Prediction (post spring camp edition) 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Spring camp is over. It's time to take some time and reevaluate the depth chart and see where we think everyone is. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Arlo McKinley Song: Place to Sleep https://youtu.be/kIyaFfx-zSs?si=SKi1MpUig6dNcHg4By The Buckeye Sloopcast

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Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) w/ Robert Bellissimo 1:31:58

3M ago1:31:58

1:31:58

"This is the love every woman lives for...the love every man would die for!" Robert Bellissimo returns to the show, this time to discuss the woefully under-discussed Ophuls masterwork, Letter from an Unknown Woman. There's Fontaine, Jourdan, and much more Return of Swamp Thing talk than you might imagine. Hosts: Michael Natale Twitter Instagram Let…

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S&G: Spring Game Recap 1:02:20

3M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Jared and Kyle review the spring game and talk about their takeaways. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Courtney From Work Song: Until Then https://youtu.be/NHz-IMku00I?si=4WvQokv_AK90kiGyBy The Buckeye Sloopcast

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15 APRIL 2035 98.3 FM SLO TIMES (CALNET RADIO) 3:25

3M ago3:25

3:25

Written and voiced by @JonnyBSweet Edited by me.

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The Night of the Hunter (1955) w/ David Bluvband 1:47:28

3M ago1:47:28

1:47:28

"The wedding night, the anticipation, the kiss, the knife, BUT ABOVE ALL... THE SUSPENSE!" David Bluvband (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Chris Gethard Show) joins the show once more, this time to tackle the one and only film directed by the legendary Charles Laughton, 1955's The Night of the Hunter. Hosts: Michael Natale Twitter Letterboxd Tom Lor…

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Camp SloopClast: Spring Game Fantasy Draft 1:02:10

3M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Jared and Kyle face off to pick the best possible Ohio State spring game team. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Saving Escape Song: What I Can't Have https://youtu.be/LrItvSO_kDk?si=y6ZYNXZCsjBpxVm8By The Buckeye Sloopcast

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UNFM 7 APR 2035 2:01

3M ago2:01

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98.5 UNFM Broad cast from April 7th, 2035, covering the "Easter Uprising".

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Nashville (1975) w/ Andrew Daniels 2:16:32

3M ago2:16:32

2:16:32

"We must be doing something right to last 200 years!" Editor Andrew Daniels turns this duo act into a trio as we take a look at Robert Altman's 1975 satirical American epic Nashville. Get ready for Bicentennial talk, favorite character conversations, and a lot more references to R.E.M. than you'd expect. Hosts: Michael Natale Twitter Instagram Lett…

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Camp SloopClast: The Four Biggest Story Lines from Student Appreciation Day 1:06:29

4M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Jeremiah Smith is the most hyped freshman since…? Will Howard vs Devin Brown… vs Julian Sayin? Has Day found his best five linemen? Has Day changed his philosophy on player rotation depth chart management? And yes, there’s more… https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Defiance Ohio Song: Old Dead Tree https://youtu.be/27vf5VT9eSk?si=NquoR-Eh49aCA1mp…

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UNFM 29 MAR 2035 2:53

4M ago2:53

2:53

Bobby McKenzie of 98.5 UNFM Liberty Bell Radio debriefs the final week of March.

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What's Opera, Doc? (1957) w/ Sierra Webb 1:31:46

4M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

"You-ho-to-ho!" We love talking animation on the show (Mike and Kyle do, at least). Sierra Webb makes her return to You're Missing Out for the 1957 Merrie Melodies short, What's Opera Doc? Hosts: Michael Natale Twitter Instagram Letterboxd Tom Lorenzo Twitter Instagram Letterboxd Producer: Kyle Lampar Twitter Instagram Guest: Sierra Webb Instagram …

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2025 Class: Mock #3 1:04:35

4M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

In our 3rd edition of the 2025 Mock Class we discuss… Keeping the running back recruitment in state. How many offensive linemen should Ohio State take And the increasing elasticity of defensive positions and roles. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Old Hundred Song: By The Lake https://youtu.be/owYP747O3JM?si=iIjzCFDCqYXNj3YR…

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Psycho (1960) & Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985) w/ Patrick Cotnoir 2:14:14

4M ago2:14:14

2:14:14

"We all go a little mad sometimes" Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show) checks in to You're Missing Out once more, this time to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's hugely influential horror film, Psycho (1960). And of course, it wouldn't be a Patrick Cotnoir episode without some Star Wars ephemera talk. So we'll also be discussing the 1985 made-for-…

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The Best (and Worst) CFB Trophies Tier List 1:17:59

4M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Peanut Butter loves jelly. Meat loves potatoes. College Football loves trophies. But what are the best trophies in the college football? Today we decided once and for all. Results are final. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: MontherFolk Song: All I Need https://youtu.be/YzgG5uY5poM?si=aUlnKvubKlSAPjPX…

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Double Indemnity (1944) w/ Phil Iscove 1:47:08

4M ago1:47:08

1:47:08

"You never fooled me with your song and dance, not for a second." It's our Season 4 premiere! As we do to kick off every season, we are joined by Phil Iscove (Podcast Like It's...) to discuss the 1944 crime noir that landed Billy Wilder his first Oscar nomination for Best Director. Don't forget to stick around at the end to find out what films Mike…

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State of The Program Tier List - 2024 1:11:15

4M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

State of The Program Tier List - 2024 What this is? Tier listing CFB teams based on their overall program health. Ask yourself, what can this team achieve in the next 4 years? What this isn’t? The quality of any program’s 2024 squad. **Tier list definitions:** S: Serious national title contender A: National title contender, but has a notable flaw/i…

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Camp SloopCast: Forget Talent 54:42

4M ago54:42

54:42

Ohio State is back in action. Spring Camp is here. And Ohio State has new coaches, new players, and a new mantra. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Doc Robinson Song: Leave a Light On (Live at A&R Bar) https://youtu.be/I1c3hC0SZQs?si=IKLfngEBeQBDswF5By The Buckeye Sloopcast

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The 96th Academy Awards, Part 2: Ranking Every Nominee 1:07:03

4M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

In this fourth edition of You're Missing Out's annual Oscar special, things went long, so for the first time, the team is rolling out a two-parter. And that's not the only new thing around. The newest member of the team, social media manager Amanda Rush, joins Mike, Tom, and Kyle to talk through this year's Oscar race. Last episode, they talked thr…

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The 96th Academy Awards, Part 1: Best Picture Roundtable 2:12:41

4M ago2:12:41

2:12:41

In this fourth edition of You're Missing Out's annual Oscar special, things went long, so for the first time, the team is rolling out a two-parter. And that's not the only new thing around. The newest member of the team, social media manager Amanda Rush, joins Mike, Tom, and Kyle to talk through this year's Oscar race. On this episode, they'll talk…

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Wasteland: What Will The Big Ten Look Like In 2030? Part 2. 1:15:09

4M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Jared and Kyle project the BigTen out to 24 total teams and lay out 4 divisions and design a playoff system. And you know what, lets do the SEC too. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Sink The Ship Song: Demons https://youtu.be/w4xWK83q1YM?si=oDe5wlVrETT1SO4d A link to the part 1, posted on Jan 30th 2023: https://youtu.be/Z9O5taRRTzQ?si=iRLQUQ94v…

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Peacekeepers (remake) 6:57

5M ago6:57

6:57

This is a total remake of the original U.N. Intervention short.

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Ask SloopCast: Sellouts and Documentaries 36:52

5M ago36:52

36:52

How much money would it take for Jared and Kyle to sell out? What if Netflix made documentary on ANY one Ohio State game? https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Heart Attack Man Song: C4 https://youtu.be/fPWseMSGZa8?si=kJ1W9m261BdLDYM_By The Buckeye Sloopcast

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Ask SloopCast: Ideas To Fix College Football 1:05:57

5M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Are bowl games worth saving? If so, how? Was Harbaugh right? Season-long MACtion! The players need to unionize. What will the post season look like in a post-Big Two reality? https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Heart Attack Man Song: Leap Year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlkvVNtdcO0By The Buckeye Sloopcast

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Building Blocks: 2025 Mock Class 2 1:15:27

5M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Mocking out a brand new group for Ohio State’s 2025 class. Ohio continues to be fertile ground, but Florida is also representing strong. Where does Ohio State stand with these key players: Bo Jackson, Nolan Davenport, Justin Hill, TJ Alford and Faheem Delane? https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Pray For Sleep Song: Gomorrah https://youtu.be/_8s4-v…

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Know Your Enemy: Michigan, Off-Season Edition 1:14:45

5M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Michigan won the National Championship* but everything has seemingly started going downhill ever since. But are things as bad as they seem?Was Sherrone Moore the right guy to take over as Head Coach?Can they effectively replace their entire defensive staff this late in the cycle?How will they replace their entire offensive line? Their defensive sta…

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Wasteland: Wild Predictions for The 2024 Season 1:15:42

5M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Our (and your) wild predictions for the 2024 season. Who wins the four major conferences? How far will Michigan fall? Has the hate on bama gone too far? Who makes the first 12 team playoffs? https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Cordial Sins Song: Dog Days (live) https://youtu.be/aUZ1HrsSyDY?si=l1Dh5YE2ces3O-6J Upcoming Show: https://www.ticketweb.c…

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Depth Chart Prediction Special 1:02:49

6M ago1:02:49

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It looks like the roster has finally settled into place. So let's project the depth chart. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Defiance Ohio Song: Her Majesty's Midwestern Islands https://youtu.be/u5-O85pzOPQ?si=Am5irLp46Csfft14By The Buckeye Sloopcast

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