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Oct 2022
26m 34s

The Hothead

Wondery
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You tower over everyone else in school — even the teachers — and your attitude is just as big. Controlling your temper is an everyday battle. The football field is a good place to let out your aggression, but deep down, you know there's somewhere else you really belong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/ ... Show More
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