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Nov 2024
1h 57m

The Presidential Movie Draft, With Griff...

The Ringer
About this episode

We are drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan as well as Griffin Newman and David Sims from the 'Blank Check' podcast to draft their favorite movie presidents.


Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Chris Ryan, Griffin Newman, and David Sims

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

Video Producer: Jack Sanders

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