You might have SEEN Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell on Taskmaster but would you be interested in LISTENING to them? Can comedy’s biggest fruitcakes conquer the podcast movement? Imagine if they did! Basically, it is a sort of catch-up more than anything, full to the brim with sprawling anecdotes and highly important theorems. Hosted by Lucy Beaumont (Hull) and Sam Campbell (Australia). If you have any ideas for segments please email lucyandsamsperfectbrains@gmail.com. They will do anything! A ...
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Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated. Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is p ...
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For the series finale, Lucy and Sam delve into the past to decide what's to come in the future. They're joined by a man instrumental in Lucy's life, Mr Richard Green. Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Lucy and Sam check their mail. Remember once you open an envelope it can never ever be closed. Pigeons used to deliver messages but now they don't seem to know what to do with themselves. Oh well. Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…
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Ep 19: Conch All Stars – John Kearns and Damion Priestley
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Once again, the precious shell is passed between some very special guests who use its power to delve into the hottest topics of the moment. This is Conch All Stars. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Damion Priestley (and Sam Campbell). Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips
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This week's book guest is Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders. Sara and Cariad are joined by comedy acting legend Sally Phillips to discuss teaching, graveyards, Civil War and hard-ons. Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in September with more Weird reads! Lincoln In The Bardo is available to …
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Lucy and Sam investigate the mysteries of all those suspicious occurrences you never actually see but absolutely know aliens are responsible (or the government) (or electricians). Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman
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This week's book guest is The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, writer, performer and generally magic man Andy Nyman to discuss tricks, David Blaine, cakes, Derren Brown, duping, and 120's London. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Warlock Effect is available to buy here or…
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Aches? Pains? Low morale? Coma patient? Dr. Lucy B and Consultant Samuel C will see you now. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Appeal by Janice Hallett with Isy Suttie
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This week's book guest is The Appeal by Janice Hallett. Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, actor, writer and star of Peep Show - Isy Suttie - to discuss The Sound of Music, bad directors, Brownies and TIE. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Appeal by Janice Hallett is available to buy here or on Apple B…
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Almighty creators Lucy and Sam have added a new season to the calendar and all must abide by the rules, festivities and transport systems of the newly instigated 'Yamba'. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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In this week's episode Sara and Cariad discuss the books they're looking forward to reading this summer! Sara’s novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here. Cariad's children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-or…
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Ep 15: Celebrity Conch – Tim Key and Gill Adams
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Lucy and Sam hand over the precious shell to their first celebrity guests. But, remember, The Conch is not a game. Please respect The Conch. Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait with Poorna Bell
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This week's book guest is I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait. Sara and Cariad are joined by award winning writer and journalist Poorna Bell to discuss family dynamics, happy endings, siblings and girls schools. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait is available to buy here or o…
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Lucy and Sam embark on the seven seas with former Cruise Ship worker Jackie and find out about the laws of the oceans. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen with Sofie Hagen
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This week's book guest is Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen Sara and Cariad are joined by multi-award winning comedian, author and podcaster Sofie Hagen to discuss Just Seventeen, crabs, intimacy, lubrication wine and gender. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss issues of sexu…
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Lucy and Sam get mesmerised by one of ancient philosophy’s most chilled-out symbols. Don’t believe us? See for yourself at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang#/media/File:Yin_and_Yang_symbol.svg Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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This week's book guest is Butter by Asako Yuzuki. Sara and Cariad discuss dairy products, ramen, soya sauce, not murdering, misogyny and Pot Noodles. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss eating disorders, weight loss, fat phobia and generally disordered eating. Butter by Asako Yuzuki i…
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After inheriting a mysterious and precious shell, Lucy and Sam take it in turns to hold The Conch and unleash its power. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Doppelganger by Naomi Klein with Naomi Klein
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This week's book guest is Doppelganger by Naomi Klein. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning and internationally bestselling author Naomi Klein herself, to discuss the Left, the Right and everything in between. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we briefly mention rape. Doppelganger b…
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A disgraced person gives Lucy and Sam a highly intriguing challenge. Anything can be intriguing if you are easily intrigued. This one is all about cemeteries and the sound Lucy made at her first gig. Vote for us to be the next Prime Ministers!!! Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and …
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All Fours by Miranda July with Annie Macmanus
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This week's book guest is All Fours by Miranda July. Sara and Cariad are joined by renowned podcaster, DJ and best-selling author Annie Macmanus to discuss hotel rooms, dancing, window cleaners, menopause, parking and Davina McCall. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss birth trauma. He…
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Lucy and Sam have been hunting for special podcast guests. Big un's. This episode is full of sordid behind-the-scenes showbiz skerricks that will ENVELOPE you and make you feel like the most important birthday card in the world. Don't drive while you listen to this, it's just tooo INTOXICATING. Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork …
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Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
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This week's book guests are Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan. Sara and Cariad discuss the different works of Claire Keegan, ADHD, the island of Ireland, the C word, music with words and Ian McKellen. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss the Magdalene Laun…
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The Lucynado and Samcramp give their microphones a proper workout on this one. It's the long-desired showdown between two huge huge huge topics - zips and lids. We advise you not to have this kind of heated discussion in your own home or we (Plosive) will be forced to report you to the embassy. Don't worry, these guys are professionals. They know w…
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The Chain by Chimene Suleyman with Chimene Suleyman
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This week's book guest is The Chain by Chimene Suleyman. Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and co-editor of the critically acclaimed collection of essays 'The Good Immigrant USA' Chimene Suleyman to discuss romance, trust, Fleetwood Mac, writing through pain, comedy and the power of women. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!…
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The past has a real knack for devouring the future doesn't it? Lucy and Sam swore under oath to never do another Year Delve after the events of 2011. They have broken the rules and risk certain banishment. Thank you to everyone who listens to this - you will be rewarded so handsomely in the next life. Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya D…
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You Are Here by David Nicholls with David Nicholls
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This week's book guest is You Are Here by David Nicholls. Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenally successful author and BAFTA nominated scriptwriter David Nicholls to discuss Formula 1, Formula 2, sketchbooks, sports bras and the Moomins. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! You Are Here by David Nicholls is available to …
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Having both served lengthy sentences, Lucy and Sam close their eyes and describe the prison of their dreams. Their insights will hopefully *fingers crossed* change the way you think about incarceration. See you in the yard for some handball? Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Pa…
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This week's book guest is Come and Get It by Kiley Reid. Sara and Cariad discuss reviews, Arkansas, university life and crochet. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Come and Get It by Kiley Reid is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.…
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Lucy and Sam get on the blower to some of their most powerful allies. It's important to go scroll through all of your contacts and ask people for money every now and again. One day people will be horrified that we put our phones in pockets and bags when they're not being used. This will be considered barbaric. Everyone's phone will have its own lit…
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You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd with Rhik Samadder (Live from Foyles)
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This week's book guest is You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd. In an extra special live recording of the podcast from Foyles, Tottenham Court Road, Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Rhik Samadder to celebrate the paperback release of Cariad's book You Are Not Alone. In this episode they discuss mums, acting, writing with pain, selfi…
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Lucy and Sam blag on about God’s finest creations, the critters that he sent to this world to calm us down. No animals were harmed in this episode but they were discussed AT LENGTH. Thank you so much. Please put headphones on your pet and make them listen to this episode and let us know how they react. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosi…
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The List by Yomi Adegoke with Yomi Adegoke
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This week's book guest is The List by Yomi Adegoke. Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and instant Sunday Times bestselling author Yomi Adegoke to discuss social media, relationship goals, bad men, catcalling and gossip. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and men…
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Lucy and Samuel have created different systems to record every year that they've been alive. In this sort-of-special episode they take turns blindly choosing different years and discussing them in almost frightening detail. It's called a year delve. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Willia…
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My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes with Marian Keyes
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This week's book guest is My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes. Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenal, internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes herself to discuss female friendships, silence, perfect men and carbs! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes is available to buy here or…
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Lucy must keep her wits about her as she competes on a potentially fatal new game show. Sam is pulling the strings, but can he keep hold of the harp? Even just four or five years ago, people like this wouldn’t be allowed anywhere near a podcast. Things are changing. (Disclaimer: do not try this at home.) Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plos…
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This week's book guest is A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux. Sara and Cariad discuss fathers, French class, adolescence, farms and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy h…
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Lucy and Sam speak to two former holiday companions to talk about the various types of medicine needed while abroad. Recorded by Aniya Das and Ben Williams, and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet with Jonny Sweet
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This week's book guest is The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer and actor Jonny Sweet himself to discuss murder, class, acknowledgements, P.G. Wodehouse and Boris Johnson! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet is available to buy here or on Apple …
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Have you got FIRST EPISODE FEVER or what??? Lucy B and Samuel C throw caution to the wind and begin their podcast with a highly complex study of the human face. They analyze each feature in shocking depth, beginning with the bits at the top and working their way right down to the chin and they don't go off on a single tangent. Only listen to this i…
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This week's book guest is Send Nudes by Saba Sams. Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian Olga Koch to discuss dads, teenage girls, snakebite, the intranet, menstruation and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we mention paedophilia. Send Nudes by Saba Sams is available to bu…
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A Blessing from Julian Clary (Extended Trailer)
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Ahead of the Perfect Brains HARD LAUNCH (this Friday 29th March), Lucy and Sam conduct an unsolicited phone call with their Taskmaster team captain Julian Clary and unearth his darkest secret. Recorded by Aniya Das and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Music by Paul Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens
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This week's book guest is Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss creative geniuses, parenting, France, big trousers, travel and beef curtains. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we brielfly discuss eating disorders and baby loss. Briefly, A Delicious …
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Chapters by Tim Key with Tim Key (Live from the British Library)
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This week's book guest is Chapters by Tim Key. In a special live recording of the podcast from the British Library, Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian and poet Tim Key to discuss Fat Face, Trains, Pret A Manger, Sylvia Plath, John Kearns and more! Chapters is published by "Utter" & Press and is available to buy now. The audiobook is also availa…
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Kindred by Octavia E. Butler with Andi Osho
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This week's book guest is Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and author Andi Osho to discuss slavery, Antebellum, Nazi's and human nature. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, slavery and racial violence. Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is available …
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This week's book guest is Julia by Sandra Newman. Sara and Cariad are joined by BAFTA winning actor and writer Daniel Rigby to discuss moustaches, artificial insemination, institutions, rats, fear and Big Brother's real name. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence and also menti…
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This week's book guest is Fight Night by Miriam Toews. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss air travel, mental health, embarrassing parents and farts. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we mention suicide. Fight Night by Miriam Toews is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Tickets f…
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In this week's episode Sara and Cariad trawl through their reading piles and shopping baskets to discuss books they're excited to read this year. Some new, some old, some that might feature on the Weirdos book Club, some that might not! We look forward to reading with you this year! Tickets for the rescheduled live show on Tue 9 April at Foyles, To…
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English Passengers by Matthew Kneale with Sathnam Sanghera
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This week's book guest is English Passengers by Matthew Kneale. Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and author Sathnam Sanghera to discuss the Garden of Eden, rum, tea, charities, imperial decisions and straight lines. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss racism, racial…
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Big Swiss by Jen Beagin with Suzi Ruffell
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This week's book guest is Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. Sara and Cariad are joined by brilliant comedian Suzi Ruffell to discuss debonair dogs, sex chats, coconut oil, therapy and journeys. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss assault and suicide. Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is available to buy…
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This week's book guest is Bluets by Maggie Nelson. Sara and Cariad are joined by the brilliant actor and writer Katy Wix to discuss poetry, lapis lazuli, Joni Mitchell, Goethe, pain, love letters and Ricky Gervais. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss we discuss heartbreak and suicide.…
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