Best Adele James Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 23: Sikisa 37:10

4d ago37:10

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Sikisa is one of the absolute wonders of the current stand-up scene - as at home on Live at the Apollo as the equally prestigious Quantum Leopard! And alongside this absolutely wonderful set, she also talks with host and MC James Ross about immigration law and getting some dick. CWs: Experiences of racism, violence against women, consent issues gen…

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People of Note - David Kramer 58:39

6d ago58:39

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David Kramer’s hugely successful musical Orpheus in Africa is being repeated at the Artscape Theatre and David has reworked it to be produced with Cape Town Opera. It’s now called Orpheus McAdoo and stars Brittany Smith and Conroy Scott with the Cape Town Opera Chorus and opens on 18 October. Rodney Trudgeon invited David Kramer into the People of …

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #212 – “My Old Ass” (dir. Megan Park), “Challengers” (2023) (dir. Luca Guadagnino)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel check out two very different takes on thirtysomething nostalgia for your teenage years, first with My Old Ass, starring Aubrey Plaza and feature newcomer Maisy Stella as the older and younger versions of the same person, meeting through the magic of psylocibin. And then we catch up with Luca Guada…

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People of Note - Garth Chilvers 58:26

13d ago58:26

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A book which is proving to be invaluable to lovers of contemporary music in South Africa is called History of Contemporary Music of South Africa. Similar to an encyclopaedia, the book has a wealth of information on artists, bands, composers and performers with many photographs. It was written by Garth Chilvers and Tom Jasiukowicz and I invited Gart…

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People of Note - James Loock and Jenny Perold 58:45

20d ago58:45

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The fascinating way our ears operate is the subject of this week’s People of Note. I’ll be talking to James Loock, Professor of ENT at Tygerberg Hospital, and Jenny Perold an audiologist also at Tygerberg about the remarkable technology of Cochlear Implants, that allows severely and profoundly deaf people to hear again.…

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People of Note - Arjan Tien 57:46

27d ago57:46

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Four of the concerts in the current symphony season with the Cape Town Philharmonic are being conducted by the Dutch conductor Arjan Tien. Arjan is no stranger to South Africa and, apart from the concerts he’s conducting, he is one of the judges of the 6th SA Conductor’s Competition. Arjan has selected an unusual and very interesting series of prog…

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People of Note - Jeremy Silver 50:09

1M ago50:09

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Opera UCT is going to be the first opera company in the world to present a fully staged performance of a lost opera by Donizetti, Dalinda. The score was only discovered in 2019 and has been meticulously reconstructed As my guest on People of Note this week, the conductor Jeremy Silver will explain. Jeremy is globally recognised for conducting lesse…

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Episode 22: Bobbie Jones 30:18

1M ago30:18

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Bobbie Jones is a superb queer comedian & writer, wielding a turn of phrase like a falchion of fun, and alongside a wonderful QL set she talks with host and MC James Ross about shaved tits, the Megabus and how pain is not the root of all creativity. If you'd like to see more from Bobbie, she regularly performs with QL's Northern sibling Blizzard Co…

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People of Note - Gordan Oliver 58:25

1M ago58:25

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I wonder if you remember the name Gordon Oliver. Among other things he was Mayor of Cape Town from 1989 to 1991 during which he was privileged to welcome Nelson Mandela to the Cape Town City Hall the day he was released from prison. He also took part in the famous September 1989 march in Cape Town. Gordon has written a book called Overcoming Life’s…

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Episode 21: Nick Elleray 38:46

2M ago38:46

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Nick Elleray is the kind of comedian, writer and glorious human who makes a QL night a sheer delight. He also makes it really hard to write a blurb that doesn't involve cliches like "wry humour" and "keen observations" but frankly... yeah. Alongside an absolutely blinding set, he also talks to host and MC James Ross about aging, love and Hastings. …

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People of Note - Adele Kirsten 58:42

2M ago58:42

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Adele Kirsten, who is the director of a Gun Free South Africa. Adele was a founding member of Gun Free South Africa, but she has been a non-violent, social justice activist in South Africa for some 40 years and has also written various books on the subject.…

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People of Note - Prof Christopher Weare 58:27

2M ago58:27

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Tennessee Williams’s famous play, A Street Car Named Desire will open at the Theatre on the Bay on the 14th August. It is being presented by Lamta – The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy who’s recent success with Spring Awakening brought the amazing success story of this company to a wide audience. The director of Streetcar is Prof Christo…

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People of Note - Alene Mari Holder 58:10

2M ago58:10

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a South African academic currently working in Norway. Alene Mari Holder is a writer, musicologist and opera singer and her interests include feminist studies of 17th and 18th Century opera including the operatic trouser role tradition and on cross gender casting in Vivaldi’s operas. Alene is al…

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A Chat With Abi Longstaffe at Spotlight 24:09

2M ago24:09

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In this episode of High Notes, we engage in a captivating conversation with Abi Longstaffe from Spotlight. Abi discusses her journey in the creative arts, from her theatrical family history to drama school and her extensive career in casting and talent management. We delve into the evolving landscape of talent and voiceover work, hear expert advice…

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S9 EP6: Bisi Alimi 1:27:45

2M ago1:27:45

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This week I'm joined for another brilliant episode by Bisi Alimi. Bisi is an incredible person from Nigeria. He was the first Nigerian to come out on TV, which, as you'll hear - led him to flee the country to escape violent homophobia that almost ended his life. Content warning - This episode also includes discussion about religious conversion atte…

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Episode 20: Athena Kugblenu 42:43

2M ago42:43

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Athena Kugblenu is a glorious writer, stand up and voice over artist. A self-confessed star of Radio 4 and Mock the Week (twice). Here she delivers a superb set on race, meat-za and the upper class roots of Slipknot, then talks with host and MC James Ross about, amongst other things, the scapegoating of the working class and the quality of fish fin…

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People of Note - Alastair Cockburn 57:57

2M ago57:57

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One of the most dramatic of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas is The Yeoman of The Guard, which is set in the Tower of London in the 16th Century. It was premiered in London in 1888 and ran for a record 423 performances causing it to be called a true English, Dramatic Opera. G&S Cape Town will be staging this opera at the Artscape Opera House f…

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S9 EP5: Charley Marlowe 55:33

2M ago55:33

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This week I'm joined for another brilliant episode by Charley Marlowe, Tiktoker, Voice Over artist and all-around joyfilled legend I loved hearing about their story and hope you do too. Please subscribe, rate and review. Thanks, Suzi xxx And if you want to get in touch with me on the show, here's how... email: hello@outwithsuziruffell.com twitter: …

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People of Note - Sharon Spiegel Wagner 57:55

3M ago57:55

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Agatha Christie’s play Witness to the Prosecution is pulling in the crowds at Theatre on the Bay. And rightly so because not only is it a superb play, but it is an excellent production with a large cast. In this week’s edition of People of Note, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to a member of the cast, Sharon Spiegel Wagner who plays the role of Romaine Vole,…

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S9 EP4: Danny Beard 48:36

3M ago48:36

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This week I'm joined for another brilliant episode by Danny Beard. Danny is a multi-award-winning cabaret artist, winner of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK and broadcaster. I loved hearing about their story and hope you do too. Please subscribe, rate and review. Thanks, Suzi xxx And if you want to get in touch with me on the show, here's how... email: hello…

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People of Note - Matthew Wilman 58:35

3M ago58:35

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the South African based documentary photographer, author and professional speaker Matthew Wilman who, in 2003 was commissioned to archive and document the life and times of Nelson Mandela for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. This allowed him to develop an intimate relationship with Mandela. But M…

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S9 EP3: Daf James 52:31

3M ago52:31

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This week I'm joined for another brilliant episode by Daf James. Daf is Playwright, Screenwriter, Composer, Performer, and most recently created, wrote and musically directed "Lost Boys and Fairies" a drama series available to watch in full on the BBC iPlayer. I loved hearing about their story and hope you do too. Please subscribe, rate and review.…

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People of Note - Alistair Mcalpine 58:45

3M ago58:45

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My guest on People of Note this week, is a doctor who has written a book called Ice Cream – A Doctor’s Journey to Discover what Matters. This is an engaging memoir about the highs and lows of working as a medical doctor in South Africa and how, with a little help from ice cream and heavy metal music, he was able to struggle on. He’s Alistair Mcalpi…

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The Power of Podcasting with Curtis James 46:46

3M ago46:46

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In this episode, we chat with Curtis James, an accomplished podcaster, producer, writer, and presenter. Curtis shares his inspiring journey from his early days experimenting with music to his experiences with grassroots podcasting, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the impact of social inequality on education and creativity. Curtis talk…

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S9 EP2: Adele Roberts & Kate Holderness 49:08

3M ago49:08

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This week I'm joined for another brilliant episode by TWO people. The amazing broadcaster Adele Roberts, and her partner, wonderful actor Kate Holderness. I loved hearing about their story and hope you do too. Please subscribe, rate and review. Thanks, Suzi xxx And if you want to get in touch with me on the show, here's how... email: hello@outwiths…

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Episode 19: Alex Bertulis-Fernandes 37:44

3M ago37:44

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Alex Bertulis-Fernandes is an exceptional writer and comedian, equally at home with a one-liner or a thoughtful long build-up and the superb set performed at QL, crafted to absolute perfection, reflects this. She also talks with host and MC James Ross about the damaging aspects of self-deprecation, how mental health material resonates with audience…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #211 – “Kinds of Kindness (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel check in on the latest from director Yorgos Lanthimos and his Poor Things collaborators Emma Stone and co-screenwriter Efthimis Filippou (The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Lobster, Dogtooth), whose presence announces in advance that this is gonna be one of the weird ones. Additional weird ones inc…

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People of Note - Alan Swerdlow 58:01

3M ago58:01

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One of those irresistible Agatha Christie murder mysteries is about to open at the Theatre on The Bay. Witness for the Prosecution is in the form of a gripping court room drama, leaving the audience gasping with surprises as the case proceeds. The director is Alan Swerdlow and Rodney Trudgeon spoke to him on People of Note about both the difficulti…

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S9 EP1: Zack Polanski 56:37

3M ago56:37

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This week I'm joined for another brilliant episode by deputy leader of the Green Party... Zack Polanski! I loved hearing about their story and hope you do too. Please subscribe, rate and review. Thanks, Suzi xxx And if you want to get in touch with me on the show, here's how... email: hello@outwithsuziruffell.com twitter: @outwithsuzi A 'Keep It Li…

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People of Note - John Hammer 58:18

4M ago58:18

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I wonder whether or not you remember the tragic fire that swept through the mountain in April 2021, in the process destroying the iconic Mostert’s Mill and leaving an awful, burnt out stump. Well, three years later and with considerable support from the public as well as from overseas companies, Mostert’s Mill has been completely restored and it op…

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From Radio to VO - A Conversation with Sinead Garvan 39:14

4M ago39:14

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High Notes: A Conversation with Sinead Garvan - From Radio to VO In this episode, we talk to Sinead Garvan, the voice behind some of the UK’s favourite radio shows and podcasts. We chat about Sinead's journey from her early days as a young narrator in school plays to her transition from radio to voiceover. Sinead shares her experience of working wi…

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People of Note - Charles Jansen 58:21

4M ago58:21

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In People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon has an inspiring young guest in celebration of Youth Day. He is Charles Jansen who has risen from a life of crime, prison and drugs to become the Art centre Coordinator and training Materials Develop at the Butterfly art Project He has developed therapeutic art projects and art classes with children aged…

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From TV to VO - A Chat with Marverine Cole 43:12

4M ago43:12

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On this episode of HIGH NOTES, we talk to award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Marverine Cole. Over the last 21 years, Marverine has worked as a reporter, producer and news anchor for the majority of Britain's most watched and listened to broadcasters, including Sky News, 5 News, Talk TV, Classic FM, 5 Live and BBC Radio 4. Marverine is one of…

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People of Note - Kamal Khan 57:56

4M ago57:56

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On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to the conductor and pianist Kamal Khan who is In Cape Town to conduct Donizetti’s opera Lucia di Lammermoor for Cape Town Opera. Kamal enjoys an international career as a teacher and conductor and he has worked with most of the world’s leading opera singers at most of the world’s leading…

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People of Note - Mccoy Mrubata 58:42

4M ago58:42

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Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is the distinguished jazz musician and saxophonist Mccoy Mrubata who is in Cape Town doing a series of concerts for the Cape Town Music Academy to celebrate a special birthday. Mccoy has a long career of writing and performing both here and internationally. He was discovered as a young artist by S…

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Episode 18: Adele Cliff 39:19

4M ago39:19

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Absolute master of the one liner and joyful player of words, Adele Cliff is an absolute wonder and a delight to have on the QL stage. Alongside an incredible live set, Adele also talks with host & MC James Ross about one liners, strong reactions and geese. CW: Swan violence, I suppose? If you want to find out more from Adele: good luck! She is terr…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #210 – “Furiosa” (dir. George Miller), “Unfrosted” (dir. Jerry Seinfeld), “Hustlers” (2019) (dir. Lorene Scafaria)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel reunite with long-time friend of the pod Erika to review Furiosa, a return to the Mad Max saga which absolutely refused to rest on its laurels conceptually or thematically. Then, at Daniel’s behest, we “see what Jerry Seinfeld is up to” with Unfrosted, new on Netflix. And then we venture back to a…

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People of Note - Prof. Hugh Corder 58:53

4M ago58:53

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With the election coming up, Rodney Trudgeon invited Professor Hugh Corder into the People of Note studio to discuss issues such as the 3 ballot papers and the South Africa’s first Bill of Rights which became part of the transitional constitution. They discussed issues such as the accommodation of independent candidates for the first time and the r…

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Voice Direction for Video Games: A Conversation with Adele Cutting. A Women in Games Special 48:42

5M ago48:42

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In this episode, we talk to Adele Cutting - a respected sound designer, audio and voice director and in the video game industry. Adele's extensive portfolio includes work on both blockbuster titles and indie games. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including Adele's journey into the gaming industry, the evolution of women's roles and ca…

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People of Note - Andre Schwartz 58:41

5M ago58:41

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Opening this week at Theatre on the Bay is a show called Any Dream Will Do – My Pad Met Webber. In this show, Andre Schwartz explores his relationship with all that is Andrew Lloyd Webber since he encountered his music for the first time at the age of 12. Andre is well known to theatre audiences through his many stage appearances, both in hit music…

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People of Note - Margaretha Deysel Stemmet 58:33

5M ago58:33

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the distinguished singer and author Margaretha Deysel Stemmet. Apart from her hugely successful singing career in places such as Vienna and Graz, Margaretha returned to South Africa to sing all over the country for the various arts councils. She also started the Songmaker’s Guild in 1994 with A…

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People of Note - Paulina Malefane 59:22

5M ago59:22

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Paulina Malefane is a Cape Town born opera singer, who studied at UCT’s College of Music with Virginia Davids. Later she became co-founder and co-Music Director of Isango Ensemble and has worked with members of the company since 2000. She was also an advocate for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.…

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Game & Audiobook Direction with Daniel Jewel 43:22

5M ago43:22

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In this episode, we talk to award-winning producer, photographer, screenwriter, game and audiobook director, Daniel Jewel. With extensive experience in leading AAA game projects and directing high-profile audiobooks, Daniel shares invaluable insights from his musical childhood through to his journey into film and then voice directing. He discusses …

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Episode 17: Katie Mitchell 32:16

5M ago32:16

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Goth wonder Katie Mitchell is the working-class, joyful and whimsical comedian that we are honoured to have grace us from the wilds of Nottingham. Alongside a superb live set, Katie also talks with host & MC James Ross about goth lesbianism, joke construction and sexy typewriters, CW: Experience of homophobia To find out more about Katie, her websi…

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