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Sep 2023
1h 50m

The Denzel Washington Draft

The Ringer
About this episode

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan are joined by Bill Simmons and Van Lathan for a draft of the best Denzel Washington movies.


Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons, and Van Lathan

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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