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July 26, 2024

Let us all be grateful our weekend doesn’t include swimming in the Seine River. 

2024 Summer Olympics

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It’s time to blast some John Williams because the 2024 Summer Olympics are here! Check out our Paris preview, which lists the latest sports added to the competition and the best days to watch your favorite athletes. 

Best quote: “Wait, this is Steph Curry’s first Olympics?!” —Katie Baker

Olympics guide

Movies

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In case you’ve been absent from all forms of technology, Deadpool & Wolverine is out in theaters today. While the film is set to become a blockbuster, should studios continue to lean on superhero films for content?

Best quote: “Truly, are men OK?” —Miles Surrey

Full review here

Pop Culture

Harrison Freeman

You gotta read this one article. It’ll change your life, we swear. We speak with Zach Braff, James Mercer of the Shins, Imogen Heap, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Garden State soundtrack. 

Best quote: “Thank you, Thom [Yorke].” —Imogen Heap

Oral history of the Garden State soundtrack

Television

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How does one get the job of naming dragons in Westeros? We’re back to answer all of your burning questions following the sixth episode of House of the Dragon Season 2. 

Best quote: “There is no dragon succession plan; no human in Martin’s story has bonded with multiple dragons.” —Zach Kram

Episode 6 mailbag

NFL

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The NFL season is just around the corner as training camp begins for all 32 teams. These are the story lines we’re most interested in this preseason.

Best quote: “Tagovailoa reported to camp but isn’t participating in any on-field work, meaning he likely won’t practice until there’s an agreement or understanding from both sides.” —Diante Lee

Eight training camp questions

Pod Spot

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney provide their verdict on the Season 1 finale of Presumed Innocent.

Full episode here

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