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Episode 187: I Ain't Afraid To Be What I wanna Be

September 01, 2025 • Nick Bennett & William Ernst • Season 8 • Episode 8

This week, we watch Michael Mann's seventh feature film Ali (2001) and discuss the challenges of portraying a legend, conventional biopics, and an alternate universe where Will Smith won the Oscar.