Ep. 1215: Where we stand up to stereotypes Video

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Ep. 1215: Where we stand up to stereotypes
Created: 02/26/2013
Video description: Chiropractors are discovering new kinds of Scoliosis curves thanks to the awkward way our bodies rest while using smartphones and tablets. We'll demonstrate a few of our favorites, talk about music genre stereotypes, optimism for the music industry, and the weird buying habits of obsessive record collectors on today's show.

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