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DISCLAIMER! If you're listening to this episode, first, thank you! But second, this is an early episode. It was recorded and edited when we really didn't know what we were doing and our sound quality was very lacking. We've gotten a lot better at both since then so, please, bear with us! We're so glad to have you along. The tournament is winding down. Jason and Chris team up to discuss the presidents who lost out of the Elite 8 and the Final 4. They then offer a few thoughts on the upcoming ...
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