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The Straight Dope Show Ep. 424: Boxing Blunders, Whitewashed Anime, & The NBA's Drama Economy

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In Episode 424 of The Straight Dope Show, El Uno and TraB the Wonder hold nothing back as they dissect the absolute state of pop culture, sports, and media. Kicking things off with a brutal critique of Anthony Joshua's boxing defense, the duo quickly pivots to the frustrating cycle of Hollywood whitewashing. They break down the rumors of Sydney Sweeney in Gundam, comparing it to past anime adaptation failures, and call out nerd culture for continuing to fund the very studio decisions they loudly complain about online.The second half hits the hardwood, featuring an unfiltered breakdown of the Golden State Warriors' coaching woes, the disrespect thrown at Steph Curry, and the tragedy of his Under Armour sneaker designs. From debating Kevin Durant's legacy and James Harden's rule-bending step-backs to analyzing how the NBA's business model prioritizes drama over actual basketball, the guys cover all the angles. To close it out, the crew takes a hilarious look back at wildly problematic 90s movies like Mrs. Doubt