Constructed Criticism 457: A Deep Dive into Pioneer

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May 17, 2023

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The full gang is back to talk about Pioneer and their thoughts on the format as of today. Swag Store: https://teespring.com/CCMTG

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May 17, 2023

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Constructed Criticism 457: A Deep Dive into Pioneer

Constructed Criticism 457: A Deep Dive into Pioneer

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