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It's JB Season, which means the Olympics are here. We have lots to discuss about mascots, Team USA, and all our favorite moments from the first week of the Paris 2024 Olympics. We also catch up on lesser-known annual events that teach us about science. --- Patreon Members Only: View this episode as a Vodcast!

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JB's Olympic Mascot Article: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/blog/top-10-olympic-paralympic-mascots

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