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May 2021
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So Your Team's Not Gonna Make the Postse...

The Ringer
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Chris is joined by Tyler Parker, author of The Ringer's Tank Diaries, to discuss the Thunder missing the postseason for the second time in their OKC existence (02:02), as well as advice on how to recalibrate watching the rest of the season when your favorite team isn't in the running (13:32).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Tyler Parker

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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