We’ll discuss truth and knowledge and marry the two so that wisdom can take its proper place in adolescent research and youth development. Each episode will enrich, reach, and relate! What are you waiting for? listen now!
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Ever wondered why Frasier Crane is such a snob? How Tyrion Lannister’s bawdy humour saves him in Game of Thrones? What makes Schitts Creek’s Moira Rose a narcissist? ‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Nemone Metaxas put their favourite fictional characters such Tommy from Peaky Blinders and Sydney from The Bear on the couch - to analyse why their behaviour causes them so much drama. Nemone and Ben explore why these characters make certain decisions, ...
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Once known as the top #WRESTLING focused podcast in the Midlands of South Carolina, #TLDP now brings you The Low Down on FAITH, FAMILY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, and MORE! Be sure to visit Daysol Coffee Lab at www.daysolcoffeelab.co for 10% off the WORLD'S BEST COFFEE with promo code LOWDOWN.
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CALLING ALL SWIFTIES! Listen as Chandler, Rebecca, Bailey, and Lizzie give you the run-down on all Ms. Swift’s songs as they examine the lyrics, music, and talk about their own experiences and friendship- directly related to their Queen and idol, TAYLOR SWIFT! Follow us on our socials: Tiktok-@readforitpodcast13 IG-@readyforit_podcast FB-@ReadyForItATaylorSwiftPodcast13 TW-@ReadyForItPod13 Email: readyforitataylorswiftpodcast@gmail.com
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Ben and Nemone answer your questions and explore your suggestions. They talk about whether they have any friends who are spies and explore some brilliant female led comedies you've either missed or forgotten. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop t…
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TYRION LANNISTER knows how to play the Game...of Thrones SHRINK THE BOX
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Ben and Nemone put Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones on the couch. Tyrion doesn’t conform to society’s norms. How does he use that to his advantage? He’s booksmart, cunning and the most open-minded man in Westeros. This ‘half-man’ is, in fact, three times as impressive as any of his peers. We look into difference, diversity and skulduggery in t…
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SYDNEY from THE BEAR: when will she reach her boiling point? SHRINK THE BOX
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Ben and Nemone put sous-chef Sydney Adamu from The Bear into therapy. She helps whip the team at the restaurant into shape, she’s nurturing but anxious and riddled with self-doubt, not to mention a person of colour with the highest of ambitions in a profession dominated by white men. Mouthwatering, no? We want to hear about any theories we might ha…
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CHANDLER BING: could it BE any more complicated? SHRINK THE BOX
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Ben and Nemone put Chandler from Friends on the famous Central Perk couch to talk about his phobia of commitment, his attachment patterns and how he feels about mum AND dad putting on a black dress and trying to seduce one of your best friends. Expect doses of sarcasm, celebrity cameos and Janice’s laughter peppered throughout. We want to hear abou…
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MICHAEL SCOTT invites you into The Office: SHRINK THE BOX
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Ben and Nemone stroll into The Office (USA). They consider the differences between Michael Scott and David Brent, explore ego and ask why some people think they’re funny (when they’re just not). We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop the team an ema…
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Ben and Nemone answer your questions and explore your suggestions. They talk about whether they have any friends who are spies and explore some brilliant female led comedies you've either missed or forgotten. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop t…
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LARRY DAVID: Curb star who falls out with everyone in SHRINK THE BOX
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He’s grumpy, belligerent, stubborn, filterless and has to win every single argument. We ask how Larry David has any friends left and why he is so concerned with manners, yet is rude to virtually everyone he meets. Plus, Ben and Nemone look at why some people find Curb Your Enthusiasm excruciating whilst others just can’t get enough of the hit show.…
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TOMMY SHELBY: We Peek Behind the Blinders in SHRINK THE BOX
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Gang dynamics, whether you can escape a criminal heritage and the physiological cause and effect of PTSD. Plus, race rigging, opium smoking and casual violence - all in a day's work for The Peaky Blinders. Here’s the article Ben mentioned by his sister Zadie Smith: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1399593/My-father-the-accidental-hero.html W…
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CERSEI LANNISTER’s Power Behind the Throne: SHRINK THE BOX
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As Cersei says: ‘power is power’ and she’s got it in spades. We investigate how she becomes a master manipulator, and we take an honest objective look at her over-familiar relations with her brother Jaime. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop the …
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FRASIER CRANE: Inside the mind of the Seattle psychiatrist on this week’s SHRINK THE BOX
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Where does Frasier’s snobbery originate from? Why does he revert to his ‘child state’ when around his father? And... the hidden story behind Frasier being a Freudian analyst and Niles (his brother) being a Jungian analyst. Plus, Ben and Nemone’s minds are blown when they realise a crazy coincidence with Frasier and Tony Soprano. We want to hear fro…
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Join the Low Down Popcast with special guest John Warren as we discuss his new book Lead Like A Marine, our responsibility to lead as men, his candidacy as potential SC Governor, politics today, and more!
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Ever wondered why Frasier Crane is such a snob? How Tyrion Lannister’s bawdy humour saves him in Game of Thrones? What makes Schitts Creek’s Moira Rose a narcissist? ‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Nemone Metaxas put their favourite fictional characters such Tommy from Peaky Blinders and Sydney from The…
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#TLDP58 with special guest Pastor Chandler S. Bailey
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We sit down with Pastor Chandler S. Bailey and breakdown what it means to be a man, the trials that come with it, the journey and growth through fatherhood, embracing the hard things, and getting better from them!Get 10% Off at Daysol Coffee Lab with promo code LOWDOWN!Visit Revolution Nutrition in Camden, SC and get 10% Off when you mention the LO…
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#TLDP57 with special guest Jalen Ryant
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Join #TLDP with special guest Jalen Ryant as we discuss his book "Chops for Life: Who is Jesus?", what drove him to write it, and some things he learned about his own faith while going through the process.Get 10% Off at Daysol Coffee Lab when using the promo code LOWDOWN!Get 10% Off at Revolution Nutrition in Camden, SC when you mention the show!…
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Join #TLDP with special guest Zane Dawson of professional wrestling tag team, The Dawson Brothers, as we discuss life inside and outside of the ring, his journey through fatherhood, and how faith in Jesus is a pillar in his life.Follow #TLDP @LowDownPopcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.Get 10% off with promo code LOWDOWN at …
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#TLDP is joined by Nationally Renowned Radio Host and Pastor Jamal Bates of the Jamal Bates Morning Show!
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Join Host Elliot Poston on #TLDP LIVE! with special guest Matt Sigmon as they discuss what fueled Matt to become an advocate for mental health awareness, his approach to health and wellness, and how faith can become part of your daily wellness routine! They also discuss manhood, their love for coffee, and much more!Get 10% off at Daysol Coffee Lab …
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BBC’s ‘Ghosts’ - we explore them further. We also ask if Homer Simpson is abusive and we answer your questions in this special bonus edition. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/shrink Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! We'd love to hear your comments and guest suggestions on the show. Email: shrinkthebox@sonymusic.co…
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Ben’s close encounter with an obsessive fan. Plus we ask why writers create good-looking psychopaths and we explore your character suggestions in this special bonus edition. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/shrink Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Shrink The Box is a Sony Music Entertainment production. We'd love …
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Join host Elliot Poston with special guest Syvelle Newton as they discuss men's mental health, the three types of internal reactions men tend to do when faced with adversity, the importance of having a good support system, and the role faith plays in it.Get 10% off the World's Best Coffee at Daysol Coffee Lab with promo code LOWDOWN.…
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Join host Elliot Poston on the latest episode of #TLDP as he's joined by his dad and oldest brother as they talk about their family, their upbringing, and how it has helped them in parenting and their professional careers.Need insurance? Visit www.pia-ins.com for a quote.Visit www.daysolcoffeelab.co for 10% off the world's best coffee with promo co…
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Episode 51: #TLDP with The Young Professor Matt Graifer
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Host Elliot Poston of #TLDP sits down with The Young Professor Matt Graifer of The Savannah Bananas as we discuss his road to #success, the role he's played in the rise in popularity in Banana-ball, keys to balancing #family and the spotlight, and how his #faith has played a role in it all.Get 10% off of the World's Greatest Coffee from Daysol Coff…
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The difference between personality types: Feeler or Dealer. Plus why Mitch is so desperate to be one of the crowd and Cam wants to stand outside of it. We explore two of our favourite characters in more detail. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-…
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Episode 50: with special guest ”Mr. Overdriver” Bill Wright
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Follow Us @LowDownPopcast Join #TLDP as we sit down with CEO of OverDriver LLC, Bill Wright and discuss entrepreneurship, how he expects the new OverDriver App to change the culture of professional wrestling, what fatherhood has been like with a new born, how his faith plays a role in decision making, and much more! Use promo code LOWDOWN for 10% o…
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What does infidelity say about a marriage? How can honesty in the face of money laundering keep a family together, and what sort of mother is Wendy? We learn how a wholesome American mum holds her nerve (and maybe even thrives) against a cartel. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on…
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Episode 49: PCW Recap, Go Beyond with Airica-Demia and the Legend of Solar, Batman Talk, and MORE!
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Follow @LowDownPopcast Join the top podcast in the Midlands of SC as #TLDP recaps PCW: Across the Wresltevers, is joined by Your Hero Airica-Demia and the Legend of Solar, discusses Batman, and MORE! 10% off at Daysolcoffeelab.com with promo code LOWDOWN 10% off at Revolution Nutrition of SC in Camden, SC with promo code LOWDOWN RSSVerify…
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With special guest Kiell Smith-Bynoe who plays Mike in hit BBC comedy ‘Ghosts’. Ben and Sasha ask: is sharing your partner with a group of ghosts a metaphor for partnerships and what’s it like to act next to dead people? Plus, they take a look at why it's not just our upbringing that shapes us, but also the time we come from. Recorded Live at The P…
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Episode 48: PCW AcrossThe Wrestleverse Pre-Show Push
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Join the top podcast in the Midlands of SC for the PCW Pre-Show Push as they preview this week's show at The Old Armory in Camden, SC. Tickets for PCW: Across the Wrestleverse are available at pcw.ticketspice.com/wrestleverse. Follow Us @LOWDOWNPOPCAST Get 10% Off the World's Best Coffee from Daysol Coffee Lab with promo code LOWDOWN at www.daysolc…
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What’s an anxious ruminator? What happens when self-blame is a way of life and how stationery can be lethal? We learn that there’s a little bit of George in all of us and how to keep it at bay. Our top ten George episodes (available on Netflix) Season 2, episode 4: The Phone Message Season 4, episode 10: The Contest Season 4, episode 15: The Shoes …
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Episode 47: Miami Heat win Game 7, WWE Night of Champions and AEW Double or Nothing Recap, AEW Dynamite Preview, and MORE!
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Follow @LOWDOWNPOPCAST Get 10% off with promo code LOWDOWN at Daysol Coffee Lab (www.daysolcoffeelab.co) and Revolution Nutrition in Camden, SC. Join the top podcast in the Midlands of SC as they discuss the Miami Heat's Game 7 win in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, recap WWE and AEW Pay Per Views, preview AEW Dynamite, and MORE!…
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How anger can be a force for good, are we misusing the word ‘trigger’ and what happens when a birthday party turns into a domestic. We deep dive into the police sergeant’s life to see how she copes (or not). If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-hel…
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Episode 46: You Can’t Hear Me?!, AEW Dynamite and DoN Preview, WWE Night Of Champions Preview, and MORE!
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Follow us @LOWDOWNPOPCAST Join #TLDP as they preview AEW Dynamite, AEW Double or Nothing, WWE Night of Champions, and discuss FAST X, and MORE! Get 10% Off at DaysolCoffeeLab.co with promo code LOWDOWN Get 10% Off at Revolution Nutrition of SC when you visit and use promo code LOWDOWNBy The Low Down Popcast
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17: Schitt’s Creek - David and Alexis Rose
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Ben and Sasha break down how the Schitt’s Creek siblings are fuelled differently, the different flavours of wine, and why quality time with the ones who love us most, trumps all. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan. Internat…
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Episode 45: PCW Faces of the Future Recap, AEW Dynamite Preview, Upcoming Movies, and MORE!
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Follow @LowDownPopcast 10% off at Daysolcoffee.co with promo code LOWDOWN 10% off at Revolution Nutrition of SC with promo code LOWDOWN Join the top podcast in the Midlands of SC as they recap PCW Faces of the Future, preview AEW Dynamite, discuss upcoming movies, and MORE!By The Low Down Popcast
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Ben and Sasha ask why do some people behave like big babies (and why is it more obvious in wealthy people); why can trying to hold on to someone mean you actually push them away, and how can we learn to spot terrible mistakes heading in our direction? If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARIT…
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Episode 44: PCW Faces of the Future Pre-Show Push with Ethan Case and D’Angelo, AEW Dynamite Preview, Super Mario Bros. Movie, and MORE!
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Get tickets for PCW Faces of the Future presented by Northeast Well and Irrigation at pcw.ticketspice.com/facesofthefuture. The Top Podcast in the Midlands of SC has their PCW Pre-Show Push with Ethan Case and PCW Standout and PWA Graduate D'Angelo as they discuss the upcoming PCW show, preview AEW Dynamite, the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and MORE! U…
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Ben & Sash explore what makes a successful confidence trickster, and how Jimmy McGill is full of contradictions: criminal and yet kind. Plus, how it’s difficult not to slide back into old habits without the right support. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/…
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Episode 43: Special Guest Dante Carter, Wrestling Reminiscing, AEW Dynamite Preview, and MORE!
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Follow @LOWDOWNPOPCAST Special guest Dante Carter joins the top podcast in the Midlands as they reminisce about how they all became wrestling fans, talk about Dante's upcoming stand up special, preview AEW Dynamite, and MORE! Get the world's best coffee at www.daysolcoffeelab.co and use promo code LOWDOWN for 10% off. Visit Revolution Nutrition of …
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Ben Bailey Smith and Sasha Bates delve into the Shrink the Box emails to answer questions, discuss new character suggestions and pick each other’s brains. This week: they muse on whether the Roy Family (Succession) could really do a group therapy session and Ben asks Sasha whether she ever dislikes her clients (and other tricky therapist conundrums…
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Episode 42: WWE reveals New Belt Design, CM Punk back stage before Raw, AEW Dynamite Preview, and MORE!
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Follow us @LowDownPopcast Join the top podcast in the Midlands of SC as we discuss the new WWE Heavyweight Championship belt release, CM Punk backstage before Monday Night Raw, AEW Dynamite Preview, Upcoming Cinema Releases, Sports Talk, and more! 10% off at Daysolcoffelab.co with promo code LOWDOWN 10% off at Revolution Nutrition of SC with promo …
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Ben and Sasha delve into the Shrink the Box emails to answer questions, discuss new character suggestions and pick each other’s brains. This week: they wonder whether analysing a fictional character means you are analysing the writer too. Plus what it would be like to have a werewolf on the couch. If you have been affected by any of the issues disc…
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Episode 41: PCW Super Smash Brawl Recap, AEW Dynamite Preview and MORE!
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Join the top podcast in the Midlands of SC as they discuss this past weekend's first PCW show of the year in Camden, SC with PCW: Super Smash Brawl. They also preview AEW Dynamite, and MORE! Follow The Low Down Popcast @LOWDOWNPOPCAST Get the world's best coffee at daysolcoffeelab.co and use promo code LOWDOWN for 10% off your order. Visit Revoluti…
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Siobhan Roy has it all: a high flying career, a man who adores her, and a private jet at her disposal. And still it’s not enough. This week we explore the most dysfunctional of family dynamics, how power is mistaken for love, and why the need for parental approval... never quite goes away. Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of Succession to avoid s…
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Episode 40: PCW Super Smash Brawl Pre-Show Push with Ethan Case
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Join the top podcast in the Midlands of SC as they sit down with head trainer of the Palmetto Wrestling Academy, Ethan Case, for the first ever PCW: Pre-Show Push! Special thanks to Steeplechase in Camden, SC and Xterior Wash Experts, LLC in Kershaw County, SC. Get the world's greatest coffee at www.daysolcoffeelab.co and use promo code LOWDOWN for…
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We look at the Geller siblings: Ross and Monica. We explore why Monica said “If I could choose my parents, I’d choose yours” to her brother and whether her obsessive neatness is a problem. Plus, we ask why Ross’ intellectualism is a defence mechanism and how friends really can be your support network. Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of Friends t…
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Episode 39: Wrestlemania Weekend in Review, The Debacle that was Monday Night Raw, AEW Dynamite Preview, and MORE!
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Join the top podcast in the Midlands of South Carolina as the review Wrestlemania Weekend, discuss the debacle that was Monday Night Raw, AEW Dynamite Preview, and MORE! Get the world's best coffee at daysolcoffeelab.co and use promo code LOWDOWN for 10% off your order. Head to Revolution Nutrition in Camden, SC and use promo code LOWDOWN for 10% o…
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