# Exclusive EA Interview: Bruiser & Intercept Nerf & more #W36

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Podcast: [FUT Weekly Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fut-weekly-podcast-522863)
Published: 2026-05-31T19:41:00+00:00
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