Bonsoy Blitzed: Aussie Chicks Muscle Up and Dominate the US Open but Sirens Are Sounding for the Future of the Australian Men
AIN'T THAT SWELLShow Notes
Bonsoy Isotonic Hydration Presents... Blitzed from the US Open! Led by Sierra Kerr and Isla Huppatz, the Australian women salvaged pride for the nation with a one-two finish. In the men's, Jed and Vaughan, discuss a dismal showing and the shock of not a single Australian flag in the top ten of the Men's Challenger Series ratings. Is it too early to sound the alarm? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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