Effectively Wild Episode 2176: (Don’t) Do it Live!
Episode Date: June 12, 2024Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Bryce Harper pandering to Londoners, Kiké Hernández booting a ball during an in-game interview, banning play...
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2076 episodes transcribedBen Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Bryce Harper pandering to Londoners, Kiké Hernández booting a ball during an in-game interview, banning play...
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