Offbites: Florida Man Games, freezing swims and more unusual athletic feats

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Offbites: Florida Man Games, freezing swims and more unusual athletic feats

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Mar 15, 2024

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Something Offbeat host Mike Rogers makes his long-awaited debut on Offbites. He joins Lauren and Chris to check in on the results of the Florida Man Games, discuss why the Philadelphia Phillies are doing away with dollar hot dog night, and break down the challenge of sprinting while holding a frying pan.

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Mar 15, 2024

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What’s the deeper story behind that weird headline you forwarded to your friends or shared at the watercooler? We ask questions to gain grounded insight into the stranger news of the week.

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Offbites: Florida Man Games, freezing swims and more unusual athletic feats

Offbites: Florida Man Games, freezing swims and more unusual athletic feats

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