Rec’d on YT | Just Another Epic Jam
Ron & Epic do some freestyle jamming. Inspired by the Disc Dog Worldwide Tricks Challenge.
via PVybe on YT: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7oe1-33TGA
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