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Jul 4
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We Blind Smell-Tested the Best (and Wors...

Pablo Torre, Le Batard & Friends
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Pablo, Katie Nolan and Throwing Fits co-host Lawrence Schlossman enter the PTFO lab for a pungent public service. The winner of our 11 mystery bottles, from Jordan and Brady's colognes to Taylor Swift and Britney's perfumes — plus, yes, Trump — may surprise you. (This episode originally aired January 14, 2025.) • Subscribe to Casuals with Katie Nolan http ... Show More
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