Best Detective Eleanor Podcasts (2024)

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US Election Gender Divide / What Jenny and Mairéad Know Now 1:18:25

17h ago1:18:25

1:18:25

With the US election just days away, Irish Times columnist and co-presenter of The Women’s Podcast Kathy Sheridan joins Róisín Ingle to talk about how the election has become a battle of the sexes, with Donald Trump pulling strong support from male voters and Kamala Harris enjoying a comparable edge with female voters. Later on, broadcasters and po…

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314 Anna Morris and Her Ladies in Waiting 57:40

8h ago57:40

57:40

This week we're joined by actor, comedian and playwright, Anna Morris, whose crime story enables her to display her inner Victorian lady, something that will leave any aspiring criminal quaking in their boots. The team then get involved in a story, which may be 500 years old, but illustrates just how little the monarchy has changed and that most of…

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Simone Gannon: Beauty through the ages 52:33

6d ago52:33

52:33

Simone Gannon is a content creator, digital marketing expert and the new beauty writer at the Irish Times. Since the beginning of the new year, she’s been entertaining us with her weekly beauty column, where she experiments with the latest trends, imparts her wisdom on all things skincare and makeup and shares her favourite beauty buys. In this epi…

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313 Catch the Pigeon, with Jess Thom 55:05

7d ago55:05

55:05

In today's episode, Taylor and Hannah welcome comedian, writer, presenter and Touretteshero, Jess Thom to the force! Jess started things off by talking about the surreal world living with Tourette’s creates and tells us about a recurring crime that results in tedious life admin - surely the biggest crime of all! We then delve into a case that could…

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The Book Club: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney 54:28

10d ago54:28

54:28

This month on The Women’s Podcast Book Club, Bernice Harrison, Niamh Towey, Róisín Ingle, and Ann Ingle discuss Sally Rooney's long-awaited fourth novel, Intermezzo. The novel centres on the lives of two brothers: Peter, a lawyer, and Ivan, a chess prodigy, as they come to terms with the recent death of their father and navigate the complex relatio…

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Eavan Boland Library and Mary Lavin Place: the movement for more spaces named after women 34:57

13d ago34:57

34:57

Last week, Trinity College announced that the main library in its city centre campus has been renamed after Irish poet Eavan Boland. It will be the first building on Trinity's grounds to be named after a woman. This week, in more good news for Irish female writers, the Mary Lavin Place will also be publicly unveiled in Wilton Park, in Dublin’s sout…

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312 Bearing with Anna Richardson 52:03

14d ago52:03

52:03

This week, Taylor and Hannah are given the opportunity to fangirl at guest detective Anna Richardson, who as well as possessing enviable skills in crime solving, also fronts a show which the entire DWSC team holds in high esteem. But not only do we get to celebrate Anna's amazing career, she also shares a mind-blowing crime story, which would be de…

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Bella Mackie: Anxiety, acceptance and armchair detectives 56:39

20d ago56:39

56:39

Bella Mackie’s debut novel, How to Kill Your Family, sold over one million copies, and now she’s back with her second book, What a Way to Go. It’s a hilariously dark ‘whodunnit’ that centres on the death of an extremely rich yet extremely unpleasant man, Anthony Wistern. In this conversation with Róisín Ingle, Mackie talks about the online sleuths …

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Help I Sexted Drunk Women Solving Crime 39:29

20d ago39:29

39:29

In this very special mash-up, Hannah and Taylor are joined by William and Jordan from hit podcast, Help I Sexted My Boss, to form a crime solving supergroup, and delve into a case which draws some uncanny parallels to certain members of the team. Then our Drunk Women turn agony aunts, as the guys share a few dilemmas, including the etiquette of gho…

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311 Leah Davis' Hangry Encounter 1:03:29

21d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Today the Drunk Women earned the title a little bit more, as this week's guest - the hilarious comedian and presenter Leah Davis - came armed with a bottle of prosecco, putting all past guests to shame and launching the concept of the BYO Guest! As well as making the party go with a swing, Leah also told us about the time she had to deal with a pot…

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Ruth Crilly: How Not to be a Supermodel 1:07:23

27d ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Today, Róisín Ingle is joined by author, content creator and veteran fashion model Ruth Crilly. In her new memoir, How Not to be a Supermodel, Crilly lifts the lid on her days spent working as a model in one of the biggest talent agencies in the world. Told with Crilly’s undeniable wit, it’s a humorous and touching reflection on the highs and lows …

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310 Susan Harrison's Bumpy Johnson 54:37

1M ago54:37

54:37

Today's episode of DWSC is a delight in so many ways, the main reason being our guest detective, writer, actor and comedian, Susan Harrison, who comes armed with a neat trick to deal with a criminal who may have mistaken you for a child, and just as much of an understanding of numbers as Taylor and Hannah. ** We then hear about a woman who, if born…

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Book Club: The Amendments by Niamh Mulvey 25:05

1M ago25:05

25:05

After a short hiatus, the book club is back with Bernice Harrison, Niamh Towey, Róisín and Ann Ingle discussing The Amendments by Niamh Mulvey. The book explores the complexities of family dynamics, religious beliefs, women's rights, and Ireland's history, told through the experiences of three distinct women. So what did our book clubbers make of t…

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309 Crime Adjacent, with Lindsay Sharman 52:56

1M ago52:56

52:56

We're back on our Patreon live zoom for this episode, and joining in the fun and frolics is writer and podcaster, Lindsay Sharman, whose own life of crime displays more of a wrong place at the wrong time vibe than clear intent, but has landed her in just as much hot water, so it's no surprise that the bad company she keeps means she has a keen eye …

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Laura Kennedy: Some of our Parts 1:11:55

1M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Writer, philosopher, and friend of the show Laura Kennedy is here to discuss her first book, Some of Our Parts. It’s a memoir and a thought-provoking exploration of identity, told through the labels that shape our lives. Laura’s have included ‘feminist’ ‘Irish’ ‘neurodiverse’ and ‘poor’ - she argues that they only tell one part of a more nuanced st…

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308 In the Bag, with Michelle Collins 1:10:03

1M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

In today's episode, we welcome the hilarious, Netherlands based comic, Michelle Collins to the force to help solve a case which features some of the most ridiculous names we've heard on the show - and regular listeners know that's going some! And, as we recorded this on a live zoom for our loyal patrons, if you want to see if Taylor really could re…

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Sonya Lennon: Helping women back to work 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

WorkEqual is the brainchild of Sonya Lennon, stylist, designer and social entrepreneur. It’s a free service, which helps women find the confidence to enter or return to the workplace. Since 2011, it has helped more than 6,000 people move forward in their career journey. In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to Lennon about the barriers facing women r…

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307 Does a Bear Poo in the Park? With Eleanor Tiernan 58:01

2M ago58:01

58:01

In this week's episode, comedian Eleanor Tiernan brings us perhaps the biggest twist we've ever heard in any of our guest's crime stories! And for the first time ever, our main case required anyone involved in this recording to adhere to a blanket ban on reading up on a current news event, as we discover just WHY Robert Kennedy Jr decided to dispos…

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Eleanor McEvoy: Thrifting, touring and healing from heartache 40:26

2M ago40:26

40:26

This September, Oxfam is encouraging people to take a stance against the impact of fast fashion and to shop second hand. With the textile sector contributing to 10% of global pollution, Oxfam’s Second Hand September is an initiative to prevent clothes ending up in landfill and to give garments a new lease of life. Singer and musician Eleanor McEvoy…

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306 DWSC: It's Elementary, with Becky Holmes 57:00

2M ago57:00

57:00

Today's guest has all the credentials of a bona fide detective, as not only did she arrive with a pipe, magnifying glass and deer stalker, she also happens to be called Holmes! So, it's no wonder that author and romance fraud expert, Becky Holmes was able to crack more than one clue in today's spectral crime story, and perhaps having to identify a …

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Bella DePaulo: The power, freedom and joy of single life 57:36

2M ago57:36

57:36

At seventy years old, psychologist and author Dr. Bella DePaulo has been happily single her entire life. Having never felt the need to couple up, DePaulo describes herself as "single at heart’" and says her solo status allows her to live her most "joyful, authentic, and meaningful" life. DePaulo has spent many years researching and writing about th…

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305 DWSC LIVE With Who Shat on the Floor at My Wedding? 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

If you've always wondered what would happen if DWSC joined forces with the team behind 'Who Shat on the Floor at My Wedding?' in front of a live audience, then wonder no more, because that's exactly what's happening in today's episode! In a riotous mash-up of two very serious crime podcasts, Hannah and Taylor were joined on stage by Karen Whitehous…

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COMING UP NEXT EP... Who Shat on The Floor at My Wedding? LIVE 0:57

2M ago0:57

0:57

Don't miss this week's ep, as DWSC is joining forces with a fellow titan of the podcasting world, 'Who Shat on The Floor at My Wedding?' See what happened when Hannah and Taylor were joined by Karen Whitehouse and 'Detective' Lauren Kilby at one of their London Residencies earlier this year. You can listen from Wednesday, or 24 hours earlier via ou…

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Mrs Robinson: A portrait of Ireland's first female President 25:13

2M ago25:13

25:13

In this episode, Aideen Finnegan sits down with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson and film director Aoife Kelleher to talk about their brand new film, Mrs Robinson. Told in her own words, the documentary reflects on key moments in Robinson’s life and career including her move from law into politics, the wedding that her parents refused to a…

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304 DWSC LIVE: With Bella Hull 47:38

2M ago47:38

47:38

It's time for part two of the DWSC jaunt to the Ventnor Fringe, and this time the brilliant comic, Bella Hull joins the force to help solve a crime involving some nuns who put the 'ooh' in 'ooh la la'... Before we get stuck into all that though, Bella kicks off proceedings with some tales of supermarket visits gone bad, and an unidentified object i…

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COMING UP NEXT EP ... With Bella Hull 1:02

3M ago1:02

1:02

In this week's ep of DWSC, we hear the second show from their stint at the Ventnor Fringe, with the fantastic, Bella Hull! From nuns to supermarkets, this ep has it all and will be dropping on Wednesday, or Tuesday via our Patreon. Come and see Taylor and Hannah LIVE at their Christmas show in Brighton! Tickets are now on sale for their double head…

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Elif Shafak: There are Rivers in the Sky 45:11

3M ago45:11

45:11

There are Rivers in the Sky is the brand new novel from Turkish-British author Elif Shafak. The book is a “love letter to water”, but also a reflection on the climate crisis and the increasing issues with fresh water supply around the world. In this conversation with Róisín Ingle, Shafak explains how she uses storytelling to address global issues a…

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303 DWSC LIVE: With Olga Koch 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

In this week and next week's episodes, you'll hear what happened when Taylor and Hannah packed their bucket and spade for the yearly DWSC summer holiday to Hannah's hometown on the Isle of Wight! In the first of two shows recorded at the Ventnor Fringe, the fantastic Olga Koch returns to the force, and it would appear in the time since we last saw …

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COMING UP NEXT EP ... With Olga Koch 1:16

3M ago1:16

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In this week's ep, the wonderful Olga Koch returns to the force in the first of two shows recorded in Hannah's hometown on the Isle of Wight, and for such a small island, it seems to have rich pickings of crime stories for us to get our teeth into - which you can this Wednesday, or Tuesday via our Patreon! Come and see Taylor and Hannah LIVE at the…

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The sinister side of the tradwife movement 40:57

3M ago40:57

40:57

Earlier this year, influencer Hannah Neeleman made headlines after taking part in a beauty pageant just 12 days after giving birth to her eighth child. Last month the Sunday Times profiled the 34 year-old dubbing her the 'queen of tradwives.' The interview is still provoking commentary. Journalist Megan Agnew wrote about Neeleman's former career as…

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302 Abi Clarke's Wrong Direction 56:02

3M ago56:02

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Comedian Abi Clarke makes a welcome return to the precinct this week and shares a crime story that shows no criminal gang can compete with a bunch of One Direction fans, then helps to solve a case which even though it occurs in the last century, the women involved aren't all secretaries! Lastly the team dives into a case where an epidemic of garden…

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COMING UP NEXT EP ...With Abi Clarke 1:15

3M ago1:15

1:15

We love a returning detective here at DWSC and were thrilled when comedian and internet sensation Abi Clarke agreed to another stint on the force. Find out what happened when the 'Directioners' set Abi in their collective sights, and why it's a good thing that it wasn't the school holidays, when the new ep drops on Wednesday, or Tuesday via our Pat…

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Rosemary Murphy: The 40 year-old medical student (and mother of 12) 47:52

3M ago47:52

47:52

This episode was originally published in August 2023. Rosemary Murphy, a dynamic 40-year-old woman from Dolphin’s Barn in Dublin, had two major goals from childhood. The first was to have a large family. The second was to study medicine and become a doctor. As a mother of 12 children, ranging from 20 to 19 months, the first goal has been well and t…

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301 Sam McAlister's double 'Scoop' 54:16

3M ago54:16

54:16

This week's episode is a 'scoop' in a myriad of ways, as not only do we have the maverick that is Sam McAlister on the show, who as well as being behind an Emmy nominated Netflix film of that name, also gives us a first look into how she made sure justice was served after coming face to face with an audacious perpetrator. The gang then 'solve' a cr…

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COMING UP NEXT EP... Sam McAlister 1:11

3M ago1:11

1:11

This week's episode is a real scoop, as all round maverick, Sam McAlister joins the force with some top tips for thwarting AND concealing criminal activities, thus proving she's handy to have around, no matter which side of the law you're on! Join us for the full experience on Wednesday, or check out our Patreon to see how it could get into your ea…

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America’s first female president? All eyes on Kamala Harris 30:04

3M ago30:04

30:04

This November, Americans will have the opportunity to elect their first female president. After securing enough support from her delegates, Vice President Kamala Harris looks set to take on former president and convicted felon Donald Trump in the next election. But will Americans vote her in? In this episode, Róisín Ingle is joined by Caitríona Per…

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300 The Big Three-Oh-Oh, with Steph McGovern 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

It's a landmark episode of Drunk Women Solving Crime, as Hannah and Taylor mark the 300th edition of the show in style, with the wonderful writer and broadcaster, Steph McGovern! As well as Steph sharing an epic crime story that felt more like a film Bruce Willis might star in, the gang also charge their glasses while solving a caper centred around…

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COMING UP NEXT EP...With Steph McGovern 1:38

3M ago1:38

1:38

It's party time on this week's Drunk Women Solving Crime, as the team celebrates an epic THREE HUNDRED EPISODES! As well as having the fantastic Steph McGovern as guest of honour - who shares a crime story worthy of its own mini series - there are also a few surprises in store for Hannah and Taylor. All will be revealed on Wednesday, or Tuesday via…

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Kitty Ruskin: A year of casual sex 42:17

4M ago42:17

42:17

At the beginning of 2019, writer and journalist Kitty Ruskin was young, free, and single and eager to give her sex life a bit of a shake-up. Having previously shunned the idea of one-night stands and kissing complete strangers, Ruskin decided to embrace her sexuality and embark upon a year of no-strings, casual sex. Partly inspired by Sex and the C…

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299 Julie Adenuga's in Circleville 1:02:28

4M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

This week, broadcaster Julie Adenuga shares an epic crime story which spans the frat houses of America to Parisian marriage proposals, before helping Hannah and Taylor find out what went down in Circleville - which is DEFINITELY a real town. We then hear from a listener whose meaty crime tale will have you firing up the BBQ before the episode is ov…

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COMING UP NEXT EP ... Julie Adenuga 1:07

4M ago1:07

1:07

Coming up this week, Hannah and Taylor are joined by broadcaster and supersleuth, Julie Adenuga! Full episode available on Wednesday, with early access from Tuesday via our Patreon. Come and see Taylor and Hannah LIVE! -They will be at Ventnor Fringe on 26th and 27th July 2024 -At this year's London Podcast Festival, mashing with The Ghost Huns Pod…

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Laura Dockrill: Love, longing & postpartum psychosis 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

Laura Dockrill was just 14 years old when she first set eyes on her husband, Maccabees guitarist Hugo White. The pair quickly began an intense relationship, exchanging carefully curated mixtapes and letters doused in Body Shop perfume. Despite a longing on both sides, the teenagers never let their friendship spill over into romance. It is this tale…

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298 Sasha Ellen was never on Babe Station 47:18

4M ago47:18

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In today's episode, comedian Sasha Ellen reveals an array of cat calling crimes that shouldn't happen while you're looking for a shepherd's pie, and we then get an education in the dark side of music hall - yes it really exists. AND this week's listener crime really backs up the mantra to 'Just Say No' , even if you have a headache. Come and see Ta…

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COMING UP NEXT EP ...Sasha Ellen 1:16

4M ago1:16

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Here's a little look at this week's smorgasbord of singing, cat calling and Prue Leith loving - full episode , featuring the hilarious Sasha Ellen is available on Wednesday, or Tuesday via our Patreon! Come and see Taylor and Hannah LIVE! -They will be at Ventnor Fringe on 26th and 27th July 2024 -At this year's London Podcast Festival, mashing wit…

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Fiona McPhillips: When We Were Silent 30:28

4M ago30:28

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In this episode, author and journalist Fiona McPhillips talks to Róisín Ingle about her new novel, When We Were Silent. It’s a thriller set in a Dublin convent school, where a culture of silence and abuse is rampant. The story was partly inspired by the 2020 podcast series about disgraced Irish swim coach George Gibney. In this wide-ranging convers…

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297 DWSC LIVE: With Ronni Ancona 1:07:06

4M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

It's all going off on today's episode of DWSC, as we see what happened when comedian and impressionist, Ronni Ancona joined Taylor and Hannah on stage at our latest London Residency show, and cited a criminal activity against her birthday - in fact, this episode is released on the eve of that auspicious day - HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR TOMORROW RONNI! As y…

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COMING UP NEXT EP ...Ronni Ancona 1:14

4M ago1:14

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The next episode of DWSC is LIT! Not least because the one and only Ronni Ancona took to the stage at our latest London Residency show. Find out what went down on Wednesday (or Tuesday via Patreon) , and have this little nugget in the meantime... Come and see Taylor and Hannah LIVE! They will be at Ventnor Fringe on 26th and 27th July 2024 At this …

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Ready For It? It’s our Taylor Swiftathon 1:09:41

4M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

The Queen of Pop, Taylor Swift, is finally back in Dublin this weekend, bringing her Eras tour to more than 150 thousand fans at the Aviva Stadium over three nights. To celebrate the singer's return, we’ve gathered a panel of Swifties to talk about her music, stardom, and her dedicated fanbase. Writer, DJ, and disability activist Louise Bruton give…

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296: A Fishy Tale from Samira Banks 58:46

4M ago58:46

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In today's episode, Taylor and Hannah are joined by award winning comedian, Samira Banks, who tells us about a criminal spree where we learn the value of having a cow close by, and that some criminals can have an attack of empathy for their targets. The gang then gets involved in a crime which may (or may not), change your view of men - for better,…

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COMING UP NEXT EP...With Samira Banks 1:03

4M ago1:03

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Well, lookie here, it's only a sneaky sample of what we can expect from this week's episode with the fantastic, award winning comic, Samira Banks. Catch the full podcast from Wednesday, OR available from Tuesday via our Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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