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Nov 2023
1h 45m

A Celebration of Scott Pilgrim

The Ringer
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When I'm around you, I kind of feel like I'm on drugs. Mal and Jo are back to talk about ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.’ They discuss Scott, Ramona, and all the returning characters in this new show, as well as their love for the 2010 movie, ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World’ (7:09). Later, Joanna interviews the writer of the show, BenDavid Grabinski (1:12:27). Hosts ... Show More
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