Best Brian Wang Podcasts (2024)

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Everyone's Going Crazy About Longlegs | Wanger Show 367 1:28:15

18m ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Hey everybody! Welcome back to the show! I'm sure NOTHING CRAZY happened this weekend and we're all set for a very chill and relaxed program tonight.....In other news, Longlegs finally came out and everyone's losing their minds and proclaiming once again that horror is back even though it literally hasn't gone anywhere, everyone's still mad about T…

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We Went to Blink-182's Biggest Show Ever | Wanger Show 366 2:03:22

4d ago2:03:22

2:03:22

WHERE ARE YOU? Oh, you're right there. Sorry for yelling. Welcome back to the program, everybody. TONIGHT, Cody and Christian are back from their hot and steamy date night in Inglewood, where they watched blink-182 alongside a bunch of middle-aged people trying to recapture the glory days of 2003. We'll talk about that wild night, we'll also catch …

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Recovering From Debate Night with Ken Napzok | Wanger Show 365 1:44:35

21d ago1:44:35

1:44:35

Hi! You're here! We are too, but that's not important. What is important is that YOU'RE here. Hope you're doing well. Anyway, welcome back to the show. TONIGHT, our buddy Ken returns just in time for some more real world current events! We as a nation still haven't quite recovered from that debate the other night, so we'll probably chat about that.…

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Everyone's Mad About Star Wars, The Boys, and Even DRAGONS Now? | Wanger Show 364 1:31:41

25d ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Hello! Everybody is back! The boys are back in town, THE Boys are also back on the air (we may even have Karl Urban in studio tonight 👀), House of the Dragon is back and everyone on that show is back to brutally killing each other, the angry Star Wars fandom is back, the movie industry is back because -- shocker -- a Pixar sequel made a lot of mone…

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Talking Horror with Special Effects Artist Angie Shell | Wanger Show 363 2:16:09

1M ago2:16:09

2:16:09

Hello there! Welcome back to another episode of the show. TONIGHT, our pal Angie Shell joins the program. You guys might not know her yet but she worked with us on our latest short film and she was a lot of fun and she happens to be a really talented special effects artist, so we brought her on here to chat! We'll talk about a bunch of stuff: movie…

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#014: What's Next For The Podcast? [Brian Wang] 20:18

2M ago20:18

20:18

Today is a solo episode where I get meta with the show and reflect on its origins, share some lessons learned, and process a bit about what might be next. Enjoy! Watch this episode on YouTube Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me. Subsc…

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Pretty Much It Has a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | Wanger Show 362 3:03:50

1M ago3:03:50

3:03:50

Our good pal Eric Striffler is back and he's got some really exciting news to share with everyone. Will he share it right away? Halfway through the show? Is there any news at all? Is it fake news? A LOT OF THAT GOING AROUND THESE DAYS HUH?!?!?! Anyway, Eric is here and it's going to be chaos as per usual so let's party. Eric Striffler: https://x.co…

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#013: How Do I Stay True To Myself In My Next Chapter? [Cristina Poindexter] 51:36

2M ago51:36

51:36

Cristina Poindexter is a serial entrepreneur who finds herself wondering how to make a new move in her career without burning out. She's no stranger to ambition - she's founded 2 companies and has worked at places like Google and Headspace. After leaving her last venture, she fears not being able to achieve her potential while being her authentic s…

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Heather Grace Hancock Returns & THE MOVIE INDUSTRY IS FALLING APART | Wanger Show 361 2:00:01

2M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

It's Monday, everybody! We're back. You're back (hopefully). Grace is back! People are definitely back! TONIGHT, the movie industry...is not back? Everyone's freaking out because they're only making tens of millions of dollars on opening weekend instead of hundreds of millions of dollars and we're ready to blame it all on Garfield. I mean, we haven…

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This Show Also Got a 7 Minute Standing Ovation at the Cannes Film Festival | Wanger Show 360 1:51:33

2M ago1:51:33

1:51:33

Hello! I can't hear you over all this applause!! 👏 👏 Welcome back to the program, everybody. TONIGHT, people are clapping for way too long, Cody saw two movies, Christian probably watched two whole franchises of movies instead of watching a single episode from The Bear, the cute widdle Denver Nuggies finally lost, and so much more! --- Support this…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes of the War of the Dawn of the Rise of the Wanger Show 359 1:42:47

2M ago1:42:47

1:42:47

What a WONDERFUL...podcast! Welcome back to the show, everybody. TONIGHT, the apes are back, and not only do they have a planet, but they also have a kingdom within that planet. We'll talk about it. We'll talk about some other things too. Apparently some TikTok dude pissed a bunch of journalists off at the Apes premiere. Cody watched a weird movie …

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#012: How Much Room For Doubt Is Allowed For A Founder? [Troy Sultan] 48:03

3M ago48:03

48:03

Troy Sultan is the CEO of Guide and he's been leading startups for a decade. This far into the journey, he finds he's been losing motivation and he came for a session to figure out why. Is it a temporary blip or is there something deeper going on? Confronting this question is no easy feat - no founder wants to admit that they feel disconnected from…

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FIRST LOOK at New Superman Confirms They Are Indeed Making a Superman Movie | Wanger Show 358 1:42:44

2M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

Welcome back to the show! Today is a big day. Not just because Buccaneers legend Tom Brady just made it through a roast that was full of divorce jokes, but because we now have our first look at the new Superman suit and you guys aren't gonna believe this, but it looks like a Superman suit. It's wild. We'll jump into that. Also, Drake and Kendrick L…

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#011: Why Founders Struggle with Their Mental Health [Laura Shook Guzman] 43:50

3M ago43:50

43:50

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, I speak with Laura Shook Guzman, a seasoned therapist and leadership coach, to explore prevalent mental health issues among entrepreneurs. This episode delves into the pressures founders face, discussing the balance between business demands and personal well-being, and highlighting strategies for man…

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Challengers is a MOVIE! | Wanger Show 357 1:46:25

3M ago1:46:25

1:46:25

Howdy. We're back again. TONIGHT, our pal Alex is back. There was a movie about tennis that came out this past weekend and WE HAVE THOUGHTS. So we'll talk about that. Christian wanted Cody to start playing Fallout but instead he paid 70 bucks for a different game. The Lakers are probably gonna get eliminated tonight so we'll periodically check in t…

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A Taylor Swift Album Review By Two People Who Don't Listen to Taylor Swift | Wanger Show 356 1:33:23

3M ago1:33:23

1:33:23

Hello there! Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. TONIGHT, we're back. Taylor Swift is back. We know absolutely nothing about her music but we're gonna talk about it because it's the thing that people are talking about. The NBA playoffs are in full swing and the Lakers are stuck dealing with the Nuggets again. Abigail was a movie that I …

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We Took One Week Off & Missed EVERYTHING + CinemaCon Recap w/RB3 | Wanger Show 355 1:51:58

3M ago1:51:58

1:51:58

Welcome back to the show everybody! TONIGHT, Christian is back from CinemaCon in Vegas. Our pal RB3 is back from CinemaCon in Vegas. Cody is back from going to Vons instead of Stater Bros for groceries. It was a wild week for us all. While we were out, EVERYTHING happened. Movies! Trailers! OJ dying! Let's talk about stuff. --- Support this podcast…

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#010: How Do I Trust Myself After Betrayal? [Lauren Tracy] 50:16

3M ago50:16

50:16

Part of a founder’s job is to recruit the right people to your team. But how do you handle a situation where someone seems great on paper, but triggers a gut feeling that something is off? How do you stay authentic in a way that fosters trust with others? And what does a past experience of betrayal have to do with all this? These are the questions …

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Godzilla & Kong Return to Save Cinema | Wanger Show 354 1:57:28

3M ago1:57:28

1:57:28

Hello! It's us! Again! Welcome back to the program. TONIGHT, Cody and Christian are back from another filming trip in the desert. More on that...eventually. Godzilla & Kong are back from fighting each other and fighting with each other while they fight...others. We'll talk about that movie. Sum 41 released their final album, causing Cody to look ba…

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#009: How Do I Avoid Burning Out My Team? [Olga Chin] 42:12

4M ago42:12

42:12

Part of a founder's job is to care more about the business than anybody else. That alone can bring a lot of intensity to work. But when you're an ex-banker to boot, things can get into overdrive. How do you make sure you don't burn out your employees that way, especially if they're not used to the pace? How do you trust your team to regulate their …

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Sorting Through the Shohei Ohtani CHAOS w/Ken Napzok | Wanger Show 353 1:50:09

4M ago1:50:09

1:50:09

Welcome back to another episode of The Wanger Show! TONIGHT, Ken Napzok returns and we are talking GAMBLING. What's the over/under on tonight's runtime? 120.5 minutes? Should we get a parlay going? How's this sound? First, Cody needs to hit the wrong soundbite. Then, one of us needs to leave at some point to go to the bathroom. Finally, if Ken and …

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Somehow...Eric Striffler Returned! | Wanger Show 352 2:44:50

4M ago2:44:50

2:44:50

It's a bad idea RIGGGGGGHHHHTTT???? Hey everybody. Welcome back to our show. TONIGHT, our buddy Eric Striffler returns for another night of.....well, you probably know what to expect from Eric episodes at this point. They're fun! We laugh about dumb stuff and you laugh about the dumb stuff with us. So let's all laugh at dumb stuff tonight. Wanger S…

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#008: Can We Chase Both Passion and Profit? [Scott Britton] 43:36

4M ago43:36

43:36

Scott Britton founded and sold his company to Salesforce in 2022. Nowadays he spends much of his time exploring the nature of human consciousness through writing and podcasting. And while he'd like to make a living from this some day, he's not sure that he can. Our session goes straight to the tension that many people face: whether one can support …

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They Made the Oscars Fun Again! w/Guest RB3 | Wanger Show 351 2:17:53

5M ago2:17:53

2:17:53

Hey everybody! Welcome back to our silly program. TONIGHT, the Oscars just aired and as far as we know, there weren't any catastrophic incidents that derailed the show. Nobody got slapped, nobody read out the wrong movie, Pacino was kinda doing his own thing at the end there but we'll get to that. It was a good show! So naturally we're going to giv…

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Getting SPICY for Dune 2 with Adam Smith | Wanger Show 350 2:05:59

5M ago2:05:59

2:05:59

Hey. What's going on? You good? How's the fam? That's great. Hey, welcome back to another episode of the show! TONIGHT, it's getting a little sandy because Dune 2 or Dune Part Two or Dune Chapter Two or the Dune Saga: The Second Installment, whatever it's called, came out this past weekend! We all saw it. Not together. We all saw is separately. At …

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#007: Why We Struggle to Switch Off From Work with Eric Bahn 47:50

5M ago47:50

47:50

Ever found yourself glued to your phone, oblivious to a loved one's story about their day? Or felt guilty for focusing on work when you just want to enjoy time with family? Eric Bahn, co-founder of Hustle Fund, joined me to explore the struggle many of us face: turning off our work brains and being fully present with loved ones. We explore question…

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Matt Knost Returns! Again! | Wanger Show 349 2:04:13

5M ago2:04:13

2:04:13

Hello! Again! You're back! Again! We're back! Again! Our buddy Matt Knost is also back. Again! Brian is also back! Maybe! I don't actually know if that last part is confirmed yet but for the sake of consistency, he's back! Again! Welcome back to the show, everybody. As we said, Knost is here again so we're gonna have some fun. He'll probably make f…

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#006: Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Fundraising w/ Nestor Solari 45:38

5M ago45:38

45:38

Founders that embark on a fundraise are often met with a mix of electrifying hope and gnawing doubts. In my coaching session with Nestor Solari, CEO of Sigo Seguros, we tap into that dichotomy, revealing the raw emotional journey founders undergo while chasing startup funding. When you're in full on pitch mode, skepticism and pushback can throw you…

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Let's Talk About Madame Web | Wanger Show 348 1:35:41

5M ago1:35:41

1:35:41

Hello there! How's your Monday going? Good? Terrible? Could be worse? Either way, we're glad you're here. On tonight's program, we need to talk about this Madame Web thing. It was a thing that happened. People saw it. People have thoughts. We both saw it. We both have thoughts. I don't know if you saw it or not. I don't know if you have thoughts. B…

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Andrew Ghai Joins the Show! | Wanger Show 347 2:12:43

6M ago2:12:43

2:12:43

Hello again! Welcome back to another edition of our show and NOBDY PANIC but we new first time guest on the program. Everyone better be on their BEST behavior and whoever's typing this better write a VERY GOOD description. Andrew Ghai joins the show tonight! He's popped up in a couple of our short films recently so naturally it was time to welcome …

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More Jurassic World, More Last of Us, & More of Us Sucking at Death Stranding! | Wanger Show 346 1:40:54

6M ago1:40:54

1:40:54

Hello there, person reading this! Hope you're doing alright. I know you might not be. Who is alright these days? And is it "alright" or "all right"? I could easily google this, but I think I just like how "alright" looks more. Anyway, welcome to the show! We don't have a guest tonight. But you're here! That's cool! So welcome! Wanna talk about anyt…

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#005: Wielding Authority Without Being A Jerk w/ Erik Dunteman 1:05:15

6M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Are you grappling with how to drive your team forward without coming off as a jerk? How do you balance accountability with empathy? In this coaching session, I go deep with Erik Dunteman, CEO and co-founder of Banana, as we tackle these burning questions. The journey into leadership isn’t just about strategies; it’s an invitation to confront our fe…

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Alex Marzoña Returns with His SCORCHING HOT TAKES! | Wanger Show 345 2:05:12

6M ago2:05:12

2:05:12

Hey there. Hope you're well. TONIGHT, controversial guest Alex Marzoña RETURNS and this guy is known to ruffle some feathers. He's been known to poke some bears. You know when people say their shit don't stink? Well Alex's shit doesn't stink. I don't really know if that last one works but it's too late. I've already typed it. Obviously this is all …

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Getting SERIOUS with Ken Napzok! | Wanger Show 344 2:05:11

6M ago2:05:11

2:05:11

Okay we're back! For real this time! Sorry! Last week we were still recovering from an insanely exhausting short film shoot but this week we did absolutely nothing worthwhile so we have all the energy in the world. TONIGHT, our pal Ken Napzok joins the show again. In the past, Ken has DERAILED the show with "important conversations" and "intelligen…

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#004: The Inner Game of Productivity with Jordan Taylor 52:45

6M ago52:45

52:45

In this episode, Brian coaches Jordan Taylor, CEO of Medley, as she navigates a pervasive leadership challenge: how to effectively manage her time amidst an endless sea of urgent tasks. The heart of this session lies in Jordan's moment of self-discovery, where she confronts the inner narratives that influence her leadership, offering a moment of cl…

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Top 10 Movies of 2023 w/ Mark Ellis | Wanger Show 343 1:52:47

7M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

It is a new year and a new dawn and a new description paragraph that I have to write! Welcome back to the show, everybody! TONIGHT, we're still stuck in the past and just can't let 2023 go without letting you know what our top 10 movies of the year were. I know. This is the important stuff the world needs to hear. We also have our pal Mark Ellis jo…

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#002: Reinventing Yourself After Startup Failure with Danielle Lumetta 49:50

7M ago49:50

49:50

In this episode, we delve into the emotional and professional crossroads faced by Danielle Lumetta, a founder grappling with the painful decision to shut down her company. Our session offers a rare window into the internal struggles and realizations that come with such a pivotal moment in an entrepreneur's journey. Danielle candidly shares her anxi…

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#003: Embracing Risk to Unlock Our Full Authenticity with Andy Mauro 51:27

7M ago51:27

51:27

In this episode of Slow Down, to Speed Up, we explore the journey of Andy Mauro, a serial entrepreneur who sold his last company in 2021 and is now embarking on a new venture with Storycraft. Andy's challenge is to balance a grand vision with effective risk management. We get a unique glimpse into Andy's internal fears and how they potentially act …

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#001: From Self-doubt to Self-leadership with Kevin Lee 50:21

7M ago50:21

50:21

Have you ever felt the tension of transitioning from individual contributor to leader? Faced the uncertainty of how to lead effectively? Maybe even felt guilty that you weren't doing the work you used to? In this episode, I coach Kevin Lee, CEO of immi, and we dive into this topic head on. Deeper into the session, I help Kevin confront the emotiona…

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250: Unlocking On-Chain Privacy - Exploring 'Private POI' and the Railgun Privacy System with Kieran Mesquita 32:59

7M ago32:59

32:59

In this landmark 250th episode, we dive deep into the realm of on-chain privacy, secure transactions, and the evolving landscape of crypto with Kieran from Railgun. The conversation starts by unraveling the concept of 'private POI' (Proof of Innocence), a powerful tool enabling users to engage with systems anonymously, preventing unauthorized acces…

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#000: Trailer 1:30

7M ago1:30

1:30

As a startup founder, your limits will be tested every day. In order to break through those limits, you need to identify the patterns that are holding you back. That's where a skilled coach can make a big difference. Because we can't see our blindspots on our own. I’m Brian Wang, a former founder turned executive coach who helps other founders work…

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It's a Very Merry Jolly Wonderful Wangers Holiday Special! | Wanger Show 342 2:06:28

7M ago2:06:28

2:06:28

HO HO HOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLYYYY CAPS LOCK, WELCOME BACK TO THE SHOW! TONIGHT, let's get this out of the way. This will be the last episode of the year. **dodges thrown objects** With the next couple of Mondays falling on holidays, we thought we'd cram 'em all into this week and bring the holiday cheer to you fine folks! It's been a weird year for our sh…

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Shohei Ohtani Signs with the Dodgers, Depressed Angels Fan Releases Statement | Wanger Show 341 2:00:10

8M ago2:00:10

2:00:10

Sigh...today is Monday. It's been two days since "the signing." Two days since Shohei Ohtani signed a 10 year $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a move that was celebrated by pretty much the entire country...well except for Angels fans, and one of them happens to be a co-host of this show. It's been a long weekend for our little Co…

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Eric Striffler is Here & SO IS GODZILLA!! | Wanger Show 340 2:43:18

8M ago2:43:18

2:43:18

Today is Monday and....okay, here's the deal. Remember last week when we announced the guests and we prefaced it by saying "THINGS COULD CHANGE, DON'T HOLD US TO IT" or something like that? Well, things changed. We were going to be joined by Eric Striffler AND Jake Baldino but Jake unfortunately couldn't make it tonight (he had a very legit reason …

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We Don't Know Who Matt Rife Is, Christian's Finally Playing RDR2, & FILONI BABYYYY | Wanger Show 339 1:59:50

8M ago1:59:50

1:59:50

Today is Monday but you might be reading this on a Tuesday. You might even be doing it on a Wednesday but I'm pretty sure you're not reading it on a Thursday. If you're reading this on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday then what are you even DOING? TONIGHT, Thanksgiving food is still overrated, Dave Filoni got promoted, Napoleon's making Ridley Scott c…

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249: Democratizing DeFi: The Bracket Labs Vision Unveiled with Pelli Wang and Michael Wasyl 52:39

8M ago52:39

52:39

Bracket Labs' founders, Michael Wasyl and Pelli Wang, take center stage to share their mission of democratizing decentralized finance (DeFi). Pelli, with a background in traditional finance and crypto incubation, and Michael, seasoned in financial analytics at Bloomberg, discuss their journey and the genesis of Bracket Labs. The duo unveils their a…

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The Loki Finale Was Great, When We Were Young Lineup, The Killer Likes McMuffins | Wanger Show 338 2:05:05

9M ago2:05:05

2:05:05

TODAY IS MONDAY AND I DID NOT REALIZE I HAD MY CAPS LOCK ON. Sorry about that. Let's try again. Today is Monday, which means we have another installment of our program ready for you fine folks this evening. Tonight, The Marvels had a bad opening weekend and now everyone's concerned about the revenue of a multi-billion dollar corporation, David Finc…

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Okay Let's Finally Talk About Spider-Man 2 | Wanger Show 337 2:00:09

9M ago2:00:09

2:00:09

Your friendly neighborhood Wangers are back here on another Monday! Tonight, Cody is back and we can finally catch up on Spider-Man 2, blink-182, and other topics that end in the number 2. We'll probably spend a good chunk on Spidey talk with spoilers and whatnot. Christian bravely held down the fort last week and this time around he is ready to ta…

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