Best Uprising Sports Podcasts (2024)

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Rule Number One: Don't be a D*ck 1:12:56

2h ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Hey there Beautiful Hotboxers! This week we chat about what has worked for the derby community to create and maintain positive morale in a roller derby league. If you have any tips and tricks on how to foster positive morale within a league we would love to hear from you! Drop us a note at cominghotintothebox.com. Support the Show.…

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France? Nothing good comes of it 55:51

2h ago55:51

55:51

On July 7, France heads to the polls in the second round of a legislative election widely viewed as a referendum on the country's future. The results of the first round boasted a strong showing for the far-right party, Rassemblement National (National Rally), which won 33% of the popular vote. The leftist alliance, Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popu…

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PUTTING THE "N" IN NSO WITH MIKE SUMNOYZ 1:28:38

7d ago1:28:38

1:28:38

HEY HEY HEY HOTBOXERS!!!! This week we chat with Mike SumNoyz from Angel City Roller Derby about Recruiting and Retaining Officials. Some great references: https://www.sayyestoofficiating.com/ https://officiallyhuman.com/ If you would like in on some amazing conversations with Mike and other knowledgeable officials please join our discord!!! You ca…

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Uprising in Kenya 45:00

7d ago45:00

45:00

Over the last two weeks, Kenya has been rocked by widespread protests against a controversial law that aims to raise taxes. The 2024 Finance Bill sought to amass at least $2.7 billion in funds, primarily for the purpose of repaying creditors and stabilizing the country’s ballooning budget deficit, with public debt standing at 68 percent of GDP—whic…

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MAZZ'S BAG-O-NUTS 1:13:20

14d ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Hey Hotboxers!!! This week we are joined by our dear friend Mazz from Roaring Fork Roller Derby located in beautiful Colorado! Sit back and relax while we talk about a bunch of topics from Pride Cup to Regional Championships! visit our website cominghotintothebox.com to learn more about Pride Cup or browse our merch! follow us on instagram @coming_…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 7 Invisible Illness and Cheese...the Silent Killers 1:14:45

28d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

We are at it again Hotboxers! Coming at you with another Mental Health Toolbox Episode! This week we sit down with Singular Theyhem (Lars) of Crow City Roller Derby and Rose City Roller Derby, Back Ally Brawler of Connecticut Roller Derby, and Mohamed I'lleatcha (Mo) of Hartford Area Roller Derby. Each guest brings their own perspective of dealing …

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Corruption kills? 1:29:49

1M ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Nigeria has a corruption problem—this is hardly breaking news. Less often acknowledged, however, is the fact that Nigeria has long had a vibrant and sometimes powerful anti-corruption movement. What are the origins of this movement? What has it achieved? Can it be rescued from the perennial limitations of anti-corruption (anti-)politics identified …

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OWNING YOUR PLACE W/ SMACKAGAWEA 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Hello Friends, Acquaintances and most importantly HOTBOXERS! This week we sit down with Smackagawea from Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, Team Michigan, and Kalamazoo Rollerderby! The book Smacks mentions is: The Red Road to Wellbriety: In The Native American Way Don't forget to send us your derby stories at cominghotintothebox@gmail.com and check o…

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Just Us Voting 2:02:47

1M ago2:02:47

2:02:47

On this episode of Just Us Under A Tree, Dan Mafora, Elisha Kunene, and Tanveer Jeewa discuss the recent slew of litigation and controversial matters relating to South Africa’s 2024 elections. In particular, they unpack the latest Constitutional Court judgment that disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting the elections with the M.K …

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 6: 3 Bipolar Wolves Howling at the Moon 1:09:14

1M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Hey hey hey Hotboxers! We are coming at you with another episode of our Mental Health Toolbox Series! This week we sit down with Violet Tendencies of Boston Roller Derby to discuss navigating roller derby and life with Bipolar 2. The Shirt: https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three-Adult-T-Shirt-Green/dp/B007I4HI1K/ref=asc_df_B007I4HI1K/?gad_source=1&h…

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THE GREAT SKATE MAKE UP/ BREAK UP OF 2024 WITH FREIGHT TRAIN 56:32

2M ago56:32

56:32

Hey hey hey Hot Boxers! This week we sit down with the one and only FREIGHT TRAIN! If you are interested in having Freight Train come to you please email her at Freighttraincoaching@gmail.com You can follow Freight Train on Instagram @ahsinity Don't forget to send us your Roller Derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Support the Show.…

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Support and Protect Trans Athletes! 1:25:45

2M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Hello all you wonderful HOTBOXERS!!! This week we sit down with Curley Fry and Biscuits of the Long Island Roller Rebels and Gabriella Larios of the NYCLU. We discuss the current lawsuit brought against Nassau County in New York to fight against an executive order put in place by County Executive Blakeman prohibiting transgender girls and women fro…

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Breaking and Entering with Auntie Matter 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Hey Hey Hey Hot Boxers! This week we sit down with Auntie Matter aka Elizabeth Holden from Madison Roller Derby! We talk about the YA Novel Aunty wrote "Mighty Millie Novak" that will be coming out August 2024! Auntie's website: elizabeth-holden.com Mighty Millie Novak : elizabeth-holden.com/millie links to purchase the book at various retailers, a…

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Running with the Bulls 46:34

2M ago46:34

46:34

HEY-YO HOT BOXERS!!!! This week we chat about WFTDA Reginal Champs and the teams heading there! Make sure to visit our website cominghotintothebox.com for pod news and our merch store. You can also send us your derby stories at cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Be sure to check out our new discord server!!!! https://discord.gg/DFec3nne Support the Show…

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EXTEME ROLLER DERBY PODCASTING 1:15:49

3M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Are you ready for some EXTREME roller derby talk?! Join us for some EXTREME topics while one of us is EXTREMELY jet lagged. Make sure to visit our webpage: Cominghotintothebox.com Send us your derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Don't forget to go out there and be an EXTREME goddamn delight! Support the Show.…

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Open Skate Ep 5 32:51

3M ago32:51

32:51

It's been a minute since we've had one of these!!!! Come hang with us as we read your derby stories! You can send in your own derby stories at cominghotintothebox.com! While you are there, check out our merch store or consider donating to help support our little pod! Above all else...get out there and be a goddamn delight! Support the Show.…

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The Great Skate Tour 2024 With Skeet Fighter 1:19:23

3M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Hey HOTBOXERS!!!! This week we had the honor of speaking with Melissa Skeet AKA "Skeet Fighter". Melissa is known for skating across the Navajo Nation in 2021 to bring awareness to MMIP (Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons). This year Melissa is at it again but BIGGER! She is skating across the USA in hopes to shine a light on MMIP and bring awa…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 5 Sugar, Neuro-Spice, and Everything Nice 1:12:56

3M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Welcome Back Hot Boxers! This week we sit down with WednesSLAY Madams and I'vanna Pachanga to talk about being neurodivergent in the roller derby world. Obviously there are many conditions under the umbrella that is "neurodivergent" and it would be impossible to list or talk about them all in one episode. This episode speaks on the conditions us an…

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Party in the Blood City with V.P. Anderson 1:25:03

4M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

WELCOME HOT BOXERS! Today we sit down with Author/ Roller Derby Player V.P. Anderson to talk about their new graphic novel BLOOD CITY ROLLERS amongst many many other topics! You can find a link to V's book on our website cominghotintothebox.com. Be sure to check out our merch store, maybe make a donation to the pod or send us your roller derby stor…

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I Don't Think You're YETI for this Jelly 50:10

4M ago50:10

50:10

Hey Hotboxers!!!! This week we talk with YETI from Gotham Roller Derby AND Black Diaspora Roller Derby. What. A. Treat! Make sure to stop by cominghotintothebox.com to check out our merch, donate or send in your roller derby story! Support the Show.By Slice and Karnage

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 4 Knights of the Mental Health Round Table 1:18:14

4M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

TW!!!!!!! Sensitive Topics Discussed Hey Hot Boxers! This week we are joined by our friends Grandpa Bari, Psycho Suematic, WedneSLAY Madams, Slamwise Gamgee, and Whiskey Mermaid for an open round table chit chat about mental health and roller derby. Make sure to visit cominghotintothebox.com to check out our merch store and to submit your roller de…

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Y'ALLSTARS BONUS EPISODE Y'ALL!!! W/ Carmina Piranha and Machu Beatchu 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

SURPRISE HOT BOXERS!!!!!! Come hang out with us, Mina and Machu as we recap Y'all Stars 2024 and plan for Y'all Stars 2025! You can find information about Y'all Stars at https://www.yallstars.com/ and watch some newly uploaded games from this years Y'all Stars Tournament at UCW8ztIowK0_vI4q7ckSICSQ Support the Show.…

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S9E3: How An Economic Blockade Made Goa Prosperous | Konkan Uprising 3 28:14

4M ago28:14

28:14

The third episode of Konkan Uprising, our special series of the liberation of Goa, focuses on the economic blockade during the late 1950s. India did not want to make a military intervention, even though diplomatic relations broke down irrevocably. Instead, it imposed an economic sanction, since trade with India made up the lifeline of the Goan econ…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 3 Im-pasta Syndrome with SunScream 1:39:45

4M ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Hey Hot Boxers!!! We are back with episode 3 of our Mental Health Toolbox Series! Today we talk about imposter syndrome with friend of the pod SUNSCREAM! Don't forget to visit cominghotintothebox.com for updates, our awesome donation spot and merch! If you have a roller derby story please send it to cominghotintothebox@gmai.com Support the Show.…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 2 The Anxie-TEA with Therapistil 1:04:58

4M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Hello all our wonderful HOTBOXERS! This week we spill the TEA on Anxiety with Therapistil! Pistil is a therapist specializing in anxiety, OCD and gender affirming therapy. Pisitil is a REF for Rock Coast Roller Derby in Maine. You can find Pistil at Five Seconds Coaching on the facebooks or send her an email at Sarah@hazeltoncounseling.com Fiveseco…

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Origins of the scam 1:20:27

5M ago1:20:27

1:20:27

Africa is a Country is happy to announce our new collaboration with The Nigerian Scam podcast, which focuses on examining how episodic iterations of audacious fraud in Nigerian history and contemporary politics intertwine with the ongoing struggle for African independence in the intricate web of global capitalism. In the first syndicated episode, S…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 1 1:02:21

5M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Hello Our Wonderful Hotboxers! This week is our first of many Mental Health episodes that we have in store for you! This week we talk about our own mental health struggles and what we have found helps us when we are super struggle bussing! TW: MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND FOOD/ EATING TOPICS Make sure to check out our website and merch s…

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Drinking Edible Glitter w/ Disco Bliss 1:12:56

5M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Hey Hot Boxers!!! Come Hang out with us as we chat with Sahna Foley aka Disco Bliss! Disco is the creater of HELLSKATE, a popular roller derby comic and aspiring movie. Follow Hellskate on instagram or visit https://www.hellskate.io/ to buy the comic and add yourself to the mailing list for future updates Be sure to check out our website cominghoti…

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Just Us for Palestine 1:11:33

5M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Africa Is a Country is proud to present a new collaboration with the South African podcast Just Us Under a Tree. Once a month we will host an episode of the podcast, which is (mostly) about the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Returning from a long hiatus, its goal is to make it easier to talk about the law and read the news. On this episode, …

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Brain Truffles with Five Star Fancy 1:07:08

5M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Hey Hey Hey Hot Boxers! This week we sit down and chat with Big Easy Roller Derby's Five Star Fancy! Fancy (AKA Liz Engler-Chiurazzi) is a Neuroscientist, Blogger, JR Roller Derby Coach and ALSO a skater for both Big Easy and Team Louisiana! You can find Fancy's blog here: https://www.brainsandbruises.com/ Stop over at our website https://cominghot…

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DOES SIZE MATTER? 1:24:15

5M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

HEY HOTBOXERS! This week Karnage and Slice talk about the pros and cons of Big Leagues vs Small Leagues! Head over to cominghotintothebox.com to send in your derby stories or tell us about your league. OR you can send us an email to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com. While on our website stop at our merch shop and pick up a t shirt or sticker! You can …

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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE MINNESOTA MEAN W DAWN MIKKELSON 1:08:47

6M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Hey hey hey HOT BOXERS!!!!! This week we are joined by 3 time Emmy winning producer Dawn Mikkelson! We talk with Dawn about her amazing documentary "Minnesota Mean" which follows Minnesota Roller Derby's 2017 season. We discuss some of the stories she captured of a few of the sport's best athletes. The film made us laugh, made us cry and made us lo…

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Don't Be Mad....Just Read the Rag! w/ Belle from Roller Rag 41:46

6M ago41:46

41:46

Hey Box Boxers! Come hang out with us while we chat and learn all about Belle and her wonderful magazine Roller Rag! You can purchase your copy of Roller Rag here: rollerrag.com Make sure to stop by our website and send us your roller derby story: cominghotintothebox.com or send us an email about anything your little heart desires! you can also fin…

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Pots and Pie for Charity Featuring Mr. Slice and Mr. Karnage 1:38:00

6M ago1:38:00

1:38:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR HOT BOXERS!!!! For our Season 2 debut we dragged our partners to the mic to talk about what it's like living with people like us (Roller Derby People). New Year, New Roller derby stories!!! Send your Derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com or head over to our website cominghotintothebox.com to submit a story there. While you a…

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S9E2: Internationalising the Goa problem | Konkan Uprising 2 24:33

6M ago24:33

24:33

Between 1946 and 1956, the Goa question had entered the international domain. India became independent but did not want to annex Goa by force. It stressed Goa’s social and cultural unity with India but insuu insisted on a diplomatic handover by Portugal. The latter had no such intention. Meanwhile, the freedom fighters in Goa carried on their strug…

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S9E2: Goa Towards Liberation | Konkan Uprising 1 39:56

7M ago39:56

39:56

The people of Goa fell into a peculiar problem this month due to a recent change in Indian passport laws. Early last year, Prime Minister Modi claimed that Jawaharlal Nehru deliberately delayed Goa’s liberation and integration with India. What really happened with Goa? I went back to Sushila Mendes’ work and the recent monograph of Valmiki Faleiro …

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S9E1: Konkan Uprising: Goa's Liberation Saga | Trailer 2:03

7M ago2:03

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🔎 Why 🧐 did #Nehru delay the liberation of #Goa from the Portuguese and make it a part of Bharat? A delay that was 15years after India got its independence from the #BritishRaj?? Was it on purpose? What was the real strategy? From the makers of chart-topping history series comes another gripping tale- 🥁🥁🥁 #KonkanUprising: Goa's Liberation Saga In t…

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Till Death Do us Part....W/ Grace and Whisky 1:04:26

7M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

MYYYY WIIIIFFEEE!!!! Hey Hot Boxers! In our Season Finale we talk about what it means to be a Derby Wife. Come hang out with us and our special Guests Grace and Whisky Mermaid. We will see you all in 2024!!! Happy Holidays! We love you!!!!! Don't forget to send us your derby stories and questions to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Visit our website a…

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Open Skate Ep 4 23:11

7M ago23:11

23:11

Hey Hot Boxers! Come chill with us while we read some derby stories and answer some burning questions! Don't forget to send YOUR derby story or question to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com or visit our website cominghotintothebox.com and fill out the "contact us" form. While you are on our website make sure to visit our merch shop and pick up a shirt …

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The 12 Days of Skatemas 55:34

7M ago55:34

55:34

Happy Holidays Hot Boxers! This week Slice and Karnage count down the 12 days of Skatemas full of goals and things that bring them joy (and also a super awesome 2024 plan in the works). Be sure to check out our website: cominghotintothebox.com Send goals or derby stories to: cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Support the Show.…

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Roller Derby is BACK baby! 1:11:35

7M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Hey Hot Boxers! This week Slice and Karnage gush over everything Hometown Throwdown! The duo also chat and break down the WFTDA ranking system. Send your roller derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Be sure to check out our website and merch store at cominghotintothebox.com Support the Show.…

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LOBSTAH ROLL! Bonus Episode #3 1:06:48

8M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

It's here! Better late than never! Bonus Episode 3 NSOs!!!! Thank you to the following NSOs and Announcers for sitting down and talking with us! Officially Mel Candied Bacon Overwatch Decrypt Keeper Mini Coup Chi Killski Ruth Banshee Ginsburg Thank you to Boston Roller Derby for having us! We love you all! Support the Show.…

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Short Track: The Musical 1:00:55

8M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Hey Hot Boxers! Welcome to episode 15!!! This week Slice and Karnage talk about the roller derby alternative: Short Track!!! All our information came from Rolla Skate Club which you can find their website here: https://rollaskateclub.com/ Some helpful videos if you would like to learn more about Short Track: Rules of Short Track Roller Derby - Spir…

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LOBSTAH ROLL! Bonus Episode #2 38:22

8M ago38:22

38:22

Hey Hot Boxers! This week's bonus episode puts the spotlight on a couple of Referees who were at the Lobstah Roll hosted by Boston Roller Derby. Shout out to Big Red, Lady McDeath, and Freddie Mercury Poisoning! Support the Show.By Slice and Karnage

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Coaching Baby Chickens with Sprint Julep 55:51

8M ago55:51

55:51

Hey Hot Boxers!!!! This week we sit down with Sprint Julep of Atlanta Roller Derby and Black Diaspora Roller Derby! We Talk about her 12 year roller derby career and what's next for this talented/ humble player. You can find Sprint Julep on Facebook and Instagram under her derby name. If you would like to donate to Black Diaspora you can find them …

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LOBSTAH ROLL! Bonus Episode #1 1:37:09

8M ago1:37:09

1:37:09

Hey Hot Boxers! Surprise!!! Today we are bringing you all of the Skater interviews we had at the Lobstah Roll hosted by Boston Roller Derby! We had so many great conversations and made many new friends! We hope you enjoy! Special shout out to the following skaters for sitting down and talking with us! We love you! Prince Sparklefists - BostonRoller…

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Inappropriate Questions with Author/ Derby Player Gabe Montesanti 1:03:35

8M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

TW: Weight and Body topics discussed. HEY HOTBOXERS! This week we sit down (via bad internet) with Author/ Derby Player/ Drag King-Thing Gabe Montesanti. We talk about Gabe's book "Brace for Impact", life after publishing, what's to come and much much much more! You can find Gabe at gabemontesanti.com and on instagram @gabemontesantiauthor You can …

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The Youth Uprising 1:11:24

9M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Come with us on a journey to visit Nor'east Uprising Junior roller derby! We talk with all the youths, Coach Banshee, and founders Chris and Sara. Don't forget to visit our website cominghotintothebox.com and send your derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Support the Show.By Slice and Karnage

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The Dirty Days of Derby 1:18:51

9M ago1:18:51

1:18:51

WE ARE BACK!!!! After a couple of weeks of lame sicknesses, we can finally bring you a brandy new episode! This week we are joined by bestie Paula G Imnaughty to talk old school (2006-2010ish) derby! Grab some tea and hang with us! New Merch available at cominghotintothebox.com Don't forget to send us your derby origin stories to cominghotintothebo…

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Will there be another uprising in Egypt? 1:09:13

9M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

In late September, Egypt’s Electoral Commission announced that the country will hold presidential elections in mid-December of this year. On Monday, October 3, incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced that he would run for a third term. A constitutional referendum in 2019 changed presidential term lengths from four years to six years, and…

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