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Sep 2023
1h 59m

The 'Star Wars' Droid Draft

The Ringer
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Mal and Joanna are joined by Van Lathan to draft the greatest droids in all of 'Star Wars' lore (30:38). Join them as they celebrate the best robotic companions a galaxy far, far away has to offer, and see who will be crowned champion.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guest: Van Lathan

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal

Social: Jomi Adeniran

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