Straight Outta Compton

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Straight Outta Compton

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Aug 17, 2015

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This week we discuss one of the surprise hits of 2015, the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton. We also talk some breaking Star Wars and Disney news.

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Aug 17, 2015

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