117: Current State Fitness

This week we’re talking about public un-shaming, retro game modding, T-Mobile’s subtle fight against net neutrality, and fitness with a handicap! Questions/comments/tips? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD.

This week we’re talking about public un-shaming, retro game modding, T-Mobile’s subtle fight against net neutrality, and fitness with a handicap! Questions/comments/tips? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD.

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