A Clueless Soccer Guy’s Favorite World Cup Things

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Today, we're talking worst sports cities, Germany, deceptive cooking shows, and more.

I'm back from vacation!

I'm still technically at the beach, but there's no reason I can't knock out some work in the morning while everyone else in the family sleeps in.

I'm always up at 7:00 a.m., whether I have the day off or not.

Tis a blessing and a curse.

Now let's all give it up for Brandy Jensen, https://defector.com/should-i-sell-my-ludicrously-valuable-world-cup-ticket">who took the helm last week and guided the SS Funbag through the summer weather with a steady, calming hand.

She's the best Brandy I know.

The only Brandy I know, but that's neither here nor there.