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Fierce Rivalries

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About the show

When does competition become an obsession? Stories of the wildest fights, feuds, and frenemies are brought to you each week on Fierce Rivalries with Delta Work and Kelsey Padgett, as they explore how petty and dramatic things can get when two people want nothing more than to beat the other. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.