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Nov 2022
2h 1m

‘Blow Out’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan...

The Ringer
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Wesley Morris head to Philadelphia in search of the perfect scream as they revisit Brian De Palma’s 1981 thriller ‘Blow Out,’ starring John Travolta, Nancy Allen, and John Lithgow. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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