331: The End of the Road: BackStory and the History of Finales in America
331: The End of the Road: BackStory and the History of Finales in America
On this final episode of BackStory, Nathan, Brian, Joanne and Ed explore different kinds of finales throughout American ... Read more
3 Jul 2020
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1hr 19mins
Teaser: BackStory and the History of Finales in America
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Coach Tony Bennett knows a thing or two about big finales. He’s the head coach of the men’s basketball team at the Unive... Read more
30 Jun 2020
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