Ep. 1151: Where we got these Blackberries, man Video

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Ep. 1151: Where we got these Blackberries, man
Created: 10/18/2012
Video description: Blackberry users have always hated fun, but today we'll discuss why the company's market share dropped 50% in the last three years. We'll also lament the end of Newsweek's printed magazine, trace back the life of Game Genie, and bid farewell to Flamin' Hot Cheetos from our daily diet.

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