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9 June 2002: the week that was

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English - June 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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It's a week of scientific mystery and wonder as we discuss husband and wife planting electrodes into their nervous system, asteroid near misses and the infamous Lithgow panther.

We talk about the size of Shaq's shoes and the Lakers winning the 2002 NBA finals as well as the Manly Sea Eagles full-time return to Brookie!

Bowie and Korn released albums this week 20 years ago. So did Boyz II Men and we discuss why we hate 'End of the Road' so much. Joe also discovers the magic of country music in his middle as we revisit the 36th CMT Flameworthy Music Awards.

American Idol makes it's debut this week in 2002 and we look at some of the worst auditions and best reactions.

We hold a birthday party for Johnny Depp, the Olsen Twins and Steve-O. Attend Paul McCartney and Heather Mill's wedding and bury John Gotti.

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