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#350 : 1999 Film Draft
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About this Episode
After the success of their 2012 Film Draft episode, the guys wanted to do another draft. This time it’s 1999, a formative movie year for the three hosts. Things start off rowdy when Jared invalidates two successive picks by Joe, and Michael bemoans his selection strategy. But who winds up with the best squad of movies? Listeners decide! Vote for the draft winner through our Twitter post!
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