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Chemma and I discuss the fun and perhaps the necessity of the various sports' all star games, what could be done to improve the experience and if we have any notable all star memories.

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So it's been another shitty week(+) in America. Why not take your mind off some of the shittiness with a nostalgic sports, music and uniform talk?

Chemma and I discuss the fun and perhaps the necessity of the various sports' all star games, what could be done to improve the experience and if we have any notable all star memories.

A Discussion About All Star Games and Smash Mouth

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