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Even though they are in the postseason, no one expects them to win in the wildcard game against the Ravens. This will make their 8th season without a playoff win. John Middlekauff believes it’s time ...

[Warning: The below contains spoilers for Gold Rush Season 15, Episodes 8 and 9.] Then there was the Beets family with elder son Kevin learning the hard way the sacrifice it takes to be a mine boss.

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