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The episode features a discussion on the film PERSONAL BEST (1982) with guest Paul Oyama, covering various aspects of the film and sports cinema.

Call us The Pharcyde because we are runnin' today as we discuss PERSONAL BEST (1982)! Paul Oyama joins us to discuss his track and field film, Robert Towne, the lawsuit surrounding this film, favorite sports films and more! Twitter: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd Bryden: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JDoyle on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our guest, Paul: @presciient on Letterboxd Almost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!

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