Best Rocket Cast Podcasts (2024)

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Cloud9 and Moist Return to Rocket League, RLCS Players Owed Thousands of Dollars - Chalked Cast #79 1:45:39

20h ago1:45:39

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Nina Oyama is an iPad kid who wants us to hire more lesbians 34:51

15h ago34:51

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Nina Oyama wants people to hire more lesbians. She also has a fondness for iPads over mobiles. But most of all, Nina is funny. She’s a comedian, actor and award-winning writer and director who can go from smutty stand-up to sweet characters on screen. Her portrayal of the uptight eco warrior Courtney in Utopia or the anxious policewoman Abby in Dea…

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Australia's space rocket industry is about to really take off 9:21

11h ago9:21

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A rocket is set to take off soon from North Queensland, becoming the first locally made orbital rocket to blast off from Australian soil. It will also mark our country as one of only twelve around the globe that can boast space launch technology that goes from build to launch. Yet, strangely enough, this rocket is highly likely to fail. On this epi…

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Is Columbia University a defining moment in student protest? 23:39

19h ago23:39

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Columbia University in New York this week called in police to arrest pro-Palestinian protestors. Universities have always championed free speech. Is Columbia a sign of the changing nature of protest in our tertiary institutions? Once places that encouraged challenging discussions on politics and culture. In this episode of The Briefing, we’re joine…

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The outback pub where two-up is legal all year round 10:01

1d ago10:01

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At pubs around the country, people are watching pairs of coins tossed in the air for the classic ANZAC Day tradition of playing two-up. In most parts of Australia it’s illegal to play this quintessentially Australian game any day other than ANZAC Day. But one pub in Broken Hill – the far west New South Wales mining town near the border South Austra…

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The rise and rise of ANZAC day 18:13

2d ago18:13

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On this Anzac Day morning, we reflect on the rise and rise of Anzac Day and how only a generation ago, it was declining before a huge upsurge in interest and favour in the late 1990s. The day has not always been as revered as it is today. We’re joined by Anzac historian Mat McLachlan to discuss the current popularity of Anzac Day, and whether it wi…

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Would tougher bail laws make women safer? 11:54

2d ago11:54

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At the beginning of this week, a woman was allegedly murdered by her former partner while he was out on bail. He’d been charged with her rape as well as intimidation. The alleged incident has thrown our bail laws into sharp relief, with both federal and state politicians pledging to do more to keep women safe. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha…

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More parents are choosing to keep their kids off socials 22:29

3d ago22:29

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Social media has become entrenched in our society, replacing town squares and the water cooler as the place we come together to share our lives, our thoughts and our ideas. But the internet can be a dangerous place, especially for kids, where predators lurk, scams are rife and content inappropriate for young eyes is readily available. Even innocent…

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Meet the double act who want to be Australia's first job-sharing MP 12:05

3d ago12:05

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For the first time, two independent candidates are attempting to run for federal parliament as ‘job-sharing candidates’. Lucy Bradlow and Bronwen Bock want to run for the Melbourne seat of Higgins as a single candidate on the ballot paper. They claim that they could do the role like any other job-share – splitting duties, making join decisions, sha…

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Doctors Note: The consequences 24:00

4d ago24:00

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Today, we bring you the final episode of our exclusive, three-part special investigation into the risky new frontier of Australia's healthcare system. The Briefing's investigative team went undercover online to expose the risks Australia's government, medical regulators and doctors' groups are only now beginning to realise. The investigation reveal…

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Tales From the Bargain Bin #19 - The Rocketeer (SNES) 35:06

4d ago35:06

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You think you know a guy. Podcast with him for almost 5 years, talk about Marvel movies, guest on almost 100 of his show's episodes. And then, in a time of need, when asked to suggest a game for a last minute Tales From the Bargain Bin, he foists this piece of junk upon me. That man is Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found, the game is the Rocketeer …

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Doctors Note: The sting operation 15:40

4d ago15:40

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Today, we bring you the second part of our exclusive, three-part special investigation into the risky new frontier of Australia's healthcare system. The Briefing's investigative team went undercover online to expose the risks Australia's government, medical regulators and doctors' groups are only now beginning to realise. The investigation reveals …

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Doctors Note: What you don't know could kill you 21:31

5d ago21:31

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Today, we bring you the first part of our exclusive, three-part special investigation into the risky new frontier of Australia's healthcare system. The Briefing's investigative team went undercover online to expose the risks Australia's government, medical regulators and doctors' groups are only now beginning to realise. The investigation reveals h…

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How Andreas Lundin survived Alone Australia and eating possum 43:29

6d ago43:29

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Alone has been dubbed the most successful original commission in SBS history. The series is a reality show like never before, where 10 people get dropped into a remote environment completely alone to see who can survive for the longest. Andreas Lundin, a former model, personal trainer and hunter, was part of Australia's season two. In this chat wit…

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Esme Louise James is the kinkiest historian you'll ever meet 38:34

7d ago38:34

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History is a lot of things. Fascinating, confronting, sometimes shameful, often brutal, and also incredibly kinky. Esme Louise James is a sex historian – her work explores the history of human sexuality – including hidden queer histories, plus kinks and fetishes throughout the ages. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Esme reveals her favourite h…

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'Cicada-geddon' is about to sweep across America 12:19

7d ago12:19

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This spring, up to 16 states across the US will see a natural phenomenon of spectacular proportions not seen in over 200 years, as an estimated trillion periodical cicadas emerge in the same season. While there are over 1,500 different species of cicada, only seven emerge as a brood every 7 years, 13 years or 17 years. Because these cycles are all …

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Could we be seeing the end of trial by jury? Higgins Judge weighs in 20:36

8d ago20:36

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This week lawyers in New York are trying to pick the jury for Donald Trump’s trial. On the first day more than 50 potential jurors were dismissed, with many saying they couldn’t be impartial. In this episode of The Briefing we ask Chief Justice Lucy McCallum about the future of juries. Justice McCallum presided over the trial between Bruce Lehrmann…

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After Bondi, here's what you should know about schizophrenia 12:36

9d ago12:36

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Australia was shocked as a mass stabbing event unfolded at Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre at the weekend. The centre reopened today for quiet reflection. Retail outlets did not open, trade will recommence tomorrow. The 40-year-old Queensland man Joel Cauchi, who was responsible for the attacks was diagnosed with schizophrenia as …

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Something in the water? The Boomer stare explained 19:10

9d ago19:10

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The health issues associated with long-term lead poisoning are not secret and governments around the world have been making moves since the 1970s to limit our exposure to the element. But there’s a theory floating around that the damage has already been done and its impacts are being seen clearly on an entire generation – the Baby Boomers. The ‘Boo…

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GAMECHANGING Rocket League Update, Should they Remove Car Standardisation? - Chalked Cast #78 52:11

9d ago52:11

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Behind the evil tech that DV offenders use to maintain control 12:21

10d ago12:21

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Malware, spyware and stalkerware programs give unauthorised and undetected insight into another person’s device. All too often, they are used as an insidious tool for domestic violence offenders. Installed without consent or knowledge of the victim, the software gives the perpetrator control to track the user, read their messages, or even discreetl…

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The significance of Iran's strike on Israel explained 22:35

10d ago22:35

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Iran dropped 300 missiles and drones on Israeli territory over the weekend after an air strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria last week. Most were intercepted – as many as 99% according to Israel – but it is being deemed a watershed moment in the conflict. Professor Michael Humphrey from the University of Sydney joins the Briefing to explain the sign…

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Moist Esports Leaving Rocket League, Revamping RLCS and Worlds Qualification - Chalked Cast #77 57:39

10d ago57:39

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Why Gen Z needs a crash course in communication 10:31

11d ago10:31

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The National Institute of Dramatic Art has launched a new course to help teach Gen Z how to be in an office environment after they came of age during the pandemic. The course called ‘Prologue’ was created off the back of research showing younger workers have a skills gap when it comes to offline interaction, like picking up a phone instead of sendi…

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Sex work in 2024: Is the world’s oldest profession still worth it? 24:04

11d ago24:04

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Sex work is often referred to as the world’s oldest profession, and our attitudes to it are rapidly evolving. The language around it has changed, and public figures from politicians to influencers are being more open about it than ever. The shame and stigma around the profession seems weaker now than even a few years ago. So, what does sex work loo…

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Aqua to NRG, Joyo joins Oxygen and Realize kicked from Gladiators - Chalked Cast #76 52:33

11d ago52:33

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Ep 99: Final Fantasy 2 and 3: The Forgotten 8-Bit Adventures 1:45:40

11d ago1:45:40

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While we were stomping Goombas and hunting ducks, Japanese gamers were embarking on epic NES adventures. When the missing Final Fantasy 2 and 3 were finally released to the West, fans were excited. Finally, we could try those missing 8-bit epics without downloading sketchy emulators and learning Japanese. While the reality never lived up to the hyp…

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140: SHOT Show 2024 Video Art and War Special! 1:37:19

11d ago1:37:19

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Nathan, B.R and Phil the camera guy report back with a video podcast special from SHOT Show 2024! The gang get into exploring the Vegas convention, free of the shill lenses most coverage offers. The lads talk to Arrius from FLUX Defense about the all new electronic ScopeSwitch (now sadly not featuring manual jacking action) as well as their new CCW…

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Court finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House 11:11

12d ago11:11

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Bruce Lehrmann has lost his defamation trial against Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten. The court today found that, on the balance of probabilities, Lehrmann did rape Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. The former Liberal Party staffer sued Channel Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over an interview in 2021, in which Brittany Higgins claimed she was ra…

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Bondi Junction: a nation mourns 14:51

12d ago14:51

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Australia stood still on Saturday afternoon when news reports started to feature reports of a stabbing at the Westfield shopping centre at Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. We now know seven people died in the attacks – including the man responsible, 40-year-old Joel Cauchi from Queensland. In this extra episode of The Briefing, we discus…

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Sex work in 2024: Can your boss stop your sex work side hustle 21:13

12d ago21:13

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Sex work is often referred to as the world’s oldest profession, and our attitudes to it are rapidly evolving. The language around it has changed, and public figures from politicians to influencers are being more open about it than ever. The shame and stigma around the profession seems weaker now than even a few years ago. So, what does sex work loo…

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Chalked Cast Drinking Stream, We Changed the RLCS Format? - Chalked Cast #75 Feat. Athena 1:11:02

12d ago1:11:02

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Meet the 16-year-old news anchor Leo Puglisi behind 6NEWSAU 38:52

14d ago38:52

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Leo Puglisi is the 16 year old anchor-man who isn’t afraid of tackling the big dogs. When Leo was 11 years old he founded 6NEWS Australia which lead him to interviewing Prime Ministers, Ministers and Opposition leaders, including his infamous interview with Scott Morrison. In this chat with Tom Tilley, Leo explains his pet hate of people saying he …

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How Michael Shafar became the accidental Jewish rep of comedy 32:09

15d ago32:09

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Is laughter the best medicine? Well comedian Michael Shafar might be able to help with that. He’s probably the only person who can make fun being Jewish, having cancer and his genitals in the same breath – and not only get away with it – but have the room in hysterics In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Michael explains why he isn’t afraid to tac…

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Chalked Arrives in Korea, RLCS Rostermania and Elevate Importing ZPS - Chalked Cast #74 53:38

14d ago53:38

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The textbook child star rebrand of JoJo Siwa 12:38

15d ago12:38

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The rebranding of child stars as they transition into more mature identities is nothing new. After Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, we're now seeing JoJo Siwa struggle as she does the same. Made famous from the reality TV series Dance Moms, she became known for a squeaky-clean aesthetic of bright colours, big hair bows and later, her pop hit 'Boomer…

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Why South Korean women are swearing off men 19:47

15d ago19:47

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Have you heard of the 4B movement? It’s a feminist action that’s taking hold of South Korea. The movement follows the four B’s: no marriage, no sex with men, no child-rearing and no dating. In this episode of The Briefing Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with Su-Kyoung Hwang from the University of Sydney about why Korean women are swearing off men. Headli…

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085 Value Pac - Jalapeno 2:10:23

15d ago2:10:23

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Turns out we aren’t paying enough for our daily cup of coffee 10:55

16d ago10:55

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Plenty of Australians have been cutting down on their daily coffee amid the cost-of-living crisis, but new research shows that cafe coffee in Australia is actually too cheap. In many cases rents, wages, specialty beans and milk are all getting more expensive, and that’s squeezing cafe owners. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt spea…

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Why QLD's new coercive control laws may not be enforced 19:55

16d ago19:55

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QLD has introduced strict new coercive control laws. Coercive control has serious and traumatic impacts for a victim. It can be subtle and insidious, and individually targeted and tailored to a victim. Under new legislation announced in Queensland, the new standalone offence of coercive control will carry a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.…

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How the end of MONA's Ladies Lounge could still be part of the art 8:28

17d ago8:28

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Tasmania’s MONA has been forced to allow men into its women’s only Ladies Lounge. A NSW man who was upset when he was denied entry into the lounge, has taken the museum to the Tasmanian Civil Administrative Tribunal and won. This means MONA now has 28 days to stop refusing entry to men – or people who don’t identify as ladies. In this episode, one …

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139: Election Year Shenanigans 1:15:14

17d ago1:15:14

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Nathan and B.R take a breather from guests to talk the recent Instāgrãm weirdness with people being forcibly logged out of their accounts, why it seems to be a ‘soft device ban’ for some, prior election year censorship shenanigans on social media and what to expect in 2024, Mët@ holding businesses hostage with access to their data to remain on IG a…

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The Youth Curfew in Alice Springs has been extended, so is it working? 20:29

17d ago20:29

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A few weeks ago, chaos erupted in the heart of Alice Springs, with unrest that saw buildings trashed, the doors of the local tavern kicked in, and a car set on fire. The Northern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler called an 'emergency situation', which resulted in around 80 additional police officers being redeployed into Alice Springs, and a yout…

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Is AUKUS about to become JAUKUS? 10:54

18d ago10:54

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The federal government this morning announced that the AUKUS defence agreement partners (Australia, the United States and the UK) are considering expanding the group to include Japan. China has already issued a statement to say it is “gravely concerned” with news AUKUS is considering expanding. So what does it mean for the Asia/Pacific region, and …

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Why the new flu jab is a game changer 21:12

19d ago21:12

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A new flu vaccine has arrived in Australia and it’s not like traditional vaccines – it's cell-based. Cell-based flu vaccines are developed differently from the traditional egg-based vaccines – and they offer advantages in production, scale and better matching viruses in our vaccines to those actually circulating in the community. In this episode of…

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Ep 98 - Final Fantasy 1: An Enduring Saga (Part 2) 1:35:08

18d ago1:35:08

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On Part 1 of our two part exploration of the original Final Fantasy, we talked intros and first impressions. For Part 2, we start by talking about the game's many inspirations and the amazing moments that blew our 10 year old minds. A mixed bag of topics that somehow ties into the overall theme of this series: Final Fantasy 1 is a classic for a rea…

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Rhys Nicholson on RuPaul’s Drag Race & why redheads have more fun 42:02

19d ago42:02

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Hey Briefers. An apology: this interview was scheduled to be released on Saturday morning, but due to a technical glitch it didn't, so it's appearing in your feed today instead. Sincere apologies to our wonderful host Antoinette and to her fabulous guest Rhys Nicholson - we hope you enjoy catching up. Rhys Nicholson is a judge on RuPaul’s Drag race…

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Sex work in 2024: How the internet has changed the industry 12:57

19d ago12:57

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Sex work is often referred to as the world’s oldest profession, and our attitudes to it are rapidly evolving. The language around it has changed, and public figures from politicians to influencers are being more open than ever. The shame and stigma around the profession seem weaker now than even a few years ago. So, what does sex work look like in …

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Sex work in 2024: how did we get here? 20:48

20d ago20:48

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Sex work is often referred to as the world's oldest profession and our attitudes to it are rapidly evolving. The language around it has changed, and public figures from politicians to influencers are being more open about it than ever. The shame and stigma around the profession seems weaker now than even a few years ago. So, what does sex work look…

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Joyo leaving Moist Esports, RLCS Major 1 Recap, Invisible Hackers in Rocket League - Chalked Cast #73 1:11:57

20d ago1:11:57

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