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April 25, 2024

Happy NFL draft day to all who celebrate. 
 

NBA

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For the past five years, there have been five different NBA champions. Are basketball dynasties dead? If you gathered the data from this decade, you might think so.

Best Quote: "Nearly halfway through, the 2020s are following a comparable trajectory to the 1970s, the only other decade in NBA history without an obvious defining team." —Zach Kram

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There’s a lot to say when buying a new home or car, but only one thing to say that can help you protect them: Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. And just like that, a State Farm agent will be there to help you choose the coverage you need. No matter where you are in life, when you need coverage options, your State Farm agent is there to help, on the phone or in-person. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

Television

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Thanks to its masterful storytelling and captivating conclusion, it's safe to say that Shogun is the most satisfying show this year. 

Best Quote: “The finale showcases the growth of just about every one of the show’s major characters, but none more than Blackthorne.” —Daniel Chin

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Music

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You've seen the memes and the TikTok clips from previous U2 concerts, but have you ever wondered what it's like to see Phish at the Las Vegas Sphere on 4/20? 

Best Quote: “Sphere opened in September after five years of construction and cost a reported $2.3 billion to build, which is probably why a humble pint of beer inside the arena will run you, like, $20.
” —Katie Baker

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Movies

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Challengers hits tennis courts and movie theaters this weekend. Will the film be remembered more for its sports story or for its polyamorous plot?

Best Quote: “During one key love scene, in order to underline the stormy nature of the feelings on screen, Guadagnino conjures up an actual storm—one nearly as blustery as anything in the trailer for Twisters." —Adam Nayman 

Full review here

NFL

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Sports betting is everywhere, but are lines always reliable? We investigate how odds are organized in the gambling playground we call the NFL draft. 

Best Quote: “It’s lying season, and sportsbooks are just as gullible as the rest of us.” —Ben Solak

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Pod Spot

Nora and Nathan return to unpack Taylor Swift's surprise double album release, The Tortured Poets Department

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