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Aug 2024
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‘Purple Rain’ With Bill Simmons and Wesl...

The Ringer
About this episode
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to rewatch a movie called ‘Purple Rain.’ The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Wesley Morris dive deep into Prince’s 1984 acting debut, staring Prince, Apollonia, and Morris Day. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube channel! Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a ... Show More
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