Episode 384: Coach Carter (2005)

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Episode 384: Coach Carter (2005)

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Nov 10, 2023

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A high school basketball coach leads his team to an undefeated season, until his players let their grades slip. Special guest Eli Noah joins us to discuss zip code genetics, clichés about 3-pointers, and Dennis Rodman's relationship with a certain dictator. Then we find out if Coach Carter stands the Test of Time.

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Nov 10, 2023

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