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Jun 2024
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‘Big Daddy’ With Bill Simmons, Joe House...

The Ringer
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey join the Scuba Squad as they rewatch the 1999 hit comedy ‘Big Daddy’ starring Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, and Dylan and Cole Sprouse.  Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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