S1E9 | Television: American Gladiators (with Deron ”Malibu” McBee)

Contenders, grab your spandex suits and sweat bands! It's time to face off against the toughest competitors in exciting games of athleticism to prove yourself the next American Gladiator! And who better to talk us through this iconic television show than one of the gladiators himself, the equally iconic surfer dude Deron "Malibu" McBee. Deron shares so many insights, including how he got cast, his best and worst events, and what impact the show had on him and on culture itself. Get ready to howl and have a ball.

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-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? -- 

• American Gladiators YouTube Channel
• Deron McBee IMDb

 

-- Teacher's Pets -- 

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• Theme song by Greg Reed at gregreedmusic.com
• Cover art by Alex Goddard at alexgoddarddesign.com
• Previously on song "Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). 
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