Episode 295

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25th Jul 2024

The Battle Box (Dystopian Murder Sports Extravaganza)

THIS WEEK: Death Race 2000 (1975), Rollerball (1975), The Running Man (1987)

Recently, President Joe Biden tried to salvage his legacy after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump by going on national television and reassuring the American people he was fit to be the commander-in-chief. Unfortunately, he committed the ultimate gaff and revealed that in America, things aren't settled by voting -- We handle it all at THE BATTLE BOX.

What do we really know about the ongoing American tradition of trial by combat at The Battle Box? We look to the world of film for clues. Will Hollywood reveal the answers?

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