Strap on your helmet and pads, because this time we're rolling with some real daredevils! We talk about the rise of extreme sports in popular media, the popularity of certain sporting events, and take a look at how gender politics has affected the lives of extreme athletes. It's a fun one!
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Matt's Twitter: @SpicyHogan
Devon's Twitter: @Devorooni
Music: "Strollin" by Elin Sandberg
Sources:
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Music sourced from Epidemic Sound
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