Best Me And Mrs Jones Podcasts (2024)

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Emily Lloyd-Saini (Juice, Motherland and Catastrophe) 42:36

8M ago42:36

42:36

In this episode Kay and Emily talk to Emily Lloyd-Saini (Juice, Motherland and Catastrophe) about her dream experience in a writers’ room, how everyone needs a great comedy partner in their life, and how she doesn’t, repeat, doesn’t want her own TV sketch show! #comedy #femalewriter #femalewriting #sitcom #scriptedcomedy #tvcommissioning #femalecom…

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My sobriety and My Bilateral Menieres Disease and Hearing Loss 19:24

8M ago19:24

19:24

Hello Listeners, I’m glad you are here and hope you are well . In this bonus episode I share where I have been and what I have been learning to live with since early 2023. You can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sar_e_lizabeth/

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Arabella Weir (The Fast Show, Two Doors Down) 54:13

8M ago54:13

54:13

Kay and Emily talk to Arabella Weir (The Fast Show, Two Doors Down) about the highs and lows of life as a female writer/performer in the nineties, how she has her bum to thank for her career, and why she’s more of a bauble than a full blown national treasure. #comedy #femalewriter #femalewriting #sitcom #scriptedcomedy #tvcommissioning #femalecomed…

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Sydney Stevenson (Misfits, Me and Mrs Jones) 47:17

9M ago47:17

47:17

Emily and Kay talk to Sydney Stevenson (Misfits, Me and Mrs Jones) about what actors bring to scriptwriting, why she almost gave it all up, and what it’s like to get three scripts into development from one showcase. #comedy #femalewriter #femalewriting #sitcom #scriptedcomedy #tvcommissioning #femalecomedian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Gina Lyons ( In My Skin, Dreaming Whilst Black) 46:37

9M ago46:37

46:37

Kay and Emily talk to independent producer Gina Lyons ( In My Skin, Dreaming Whilst Black) and find out what a comedy producer actually does, why everyone needs a side hustle and why it’s good to be a ‘Gobby Girl.’ #comedy #femalecomedy #sitcom #comedywriting #tvwriting #funnywomen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nikki Patel (Coronation Street, Call the Midwife) 41:47

10M ago41:47

41:47

Kay and Emily talk to actor and writer Nikki Patel (Coronation Street, Call the Midwife). about how her first script, The Patels, was chosen out of 340 submitted for he UKTV Female Pilot Club female writers' initiative, how she wants to see greater and more complex representations of her South Asian community on British TV, and how she'd like every…

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Leigh Douglas (You’re Alright Hun, Sacrament) 43:53

10M ago43:53

43:53

In this episode actor, writer & stand up comedian Leigh Douglas (You’re Alright Hun, Sacrament) talks about her experiences on the UKTV/FPC Script Initiative, gives useful tips on writing queer characters and spills the tea on her very own I Tonya moment in the world of Irish dancing. #writing #jokewriting #britishcomedy #tvcommissioning #comedypil…

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Muppet Roleplay - Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning - American Gladiators - 65 - No Hard Feelings 1:08:46

1y ago1:08:46

1:08:46

This week, the guys are joined at the beginning of the episode by special guest, Kimmie. The guys discuss how successful Ving Rhames has made (13:00) "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning" (as well as the whole franchise) such a hit, the Jennifer Lawerence movie (23:00) "No Hard Feelings", we journey back into regret (again) with the dinosaur movie "…

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A Public Service Announcement... with Geeks! - Indiana Jones - Elemental - The Bear 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

This week the boys have a chat about The Bear, which may be more delicious than a meal at a Michelin 3 Star restaurant, Elemental is a solid choice for the family if you can stand the crushing sadness of the short film before the movie starts, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a solid end to the indiana Jones saga. We also pay tribute to…

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Mange Moi -The Bear season 2 - Secret Invasion - Star Trek Strange New Worlds - Diablo 4 - The Flash - 1:23:18

1+ y ago1:23:18

1:23:18

Huge week as one of our favorite shows from last year The Bear is back with season 2. Will the shows sophomore season live up to the intense level of stress of the first season? Disney has released the first episode of the long awaited Nick Fury / Skrull centric show, Secret Invasion. Playing off the surprises of Captain Marvel, we see how the new …

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Dark Dank Tunnels - 184 - Transformers Rise of the Beasts - Arnold - Flamin' Hot 48:40

1+ y ago48:40

48:40

You know the drill. Stuff comes out, we watch it, we review it, you listen and we are thankful. This week Rob checked out Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and gives us a breakdown of the post Bumblebee Transformers universe. Omar said "I'll Be Back!" and he is, this time with information about Arnold, the 3 part documentary on Netflix. Finally Gre…

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Unspoilery Flash Sneak Preview Review - Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse - Ted Lasso - Fubar - Unicorn: Warriors Eternal 1:13:01

1+ y ago1:13:01

1:13:01

We review an early cut of the DC movie The Flash without any spoilers. The movie has been in development for 4 years and between Covid and some high profile issues with it's lead the film has had its share of controversy. Warner Bros has been running sneak previews of the movie throughout the past month and we have a chance to talk about it. Is it …

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Omars Wet Panties - Disney Galactic Starcruiser Hotel - The Little Mermaid - Wooden Shjips - Marvelous Mrs Maisel 1:28:28

1+ y ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Lots of stuff this week highlighted by a once-in-a-lifetime visit to The Halcyon, Disneys Galactic Starcruiser Hotel that is unfortunately closing at the end of the summer. Also an honest review of the latest Disney live action movie, The Little Mermaid, a music review of the Wooden Shjips a modern psychidelic rock band right out of the 60s. The qu…

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My Sobriety and My Chronic Illness 22:43

1+ y ago22:43

22:43

To my dear listeners, I am grateful you are here today. In today's episode I share why my life has pivoted recently and why I have needed to pause with my podcast. I share how my sobriety has not been threatened by my chronic disorder, rather, it has helped. I'm back on social media again, as a means of connecting with those afflicted with Meniere'…

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The Golden Child - Enchanting Garnish - 281 Side B! 1:20:39

1+ y ago1:20:39

1:20:39

The time has come for another patron curated episode! This time we take a deep dive into a movie that Eddie Murphy really doesn't like to talk about and that is The Golden Child. We discuss the move, Asian mysticism, Charles Dance in a pre-Game of Thrones performance, and moviemaking in the 80s. We discuss what worked in the movie, and of course wh…

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Bluetooth Pornography - Guardians of the Galaxy 3 - Silo - Air - Deliver Me From Nowhere 1:19:01

1+ y ago1:19:01

1:19:01

The Floridaman this week was arrested for watching pornography at a community pool via a Bluetooth speaker, in unrelated news (maybe) we have a guest host covering for Omar. Your beloved regular hosts and Patron of Unusual Size Alec join up to review Guardians of the Galaxy 3, the Apple series Silo, NIKE drama Air, and the Bruce Springsteen book De…

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A Little Too Comfy - Evil Dead Rise - Return of the Jedi - Clerks 3 - Renfield - The Citadel 1:07:58

1+ y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

This week we've got some horror, we've got some comedy and we've got some horror comedy and a review of a movie from 1983 that you have definitely seen. Return of the Jedi is back in theaters for it's 40th anniversary. We checked it out and let you know if it holds up in a world of computer generated blockbusters. WE also review Evil Dead Rise, Nic…

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Nun Puns - 278 - Metallica - Mrs Davis - Mandalorian - Studio 666 - Chupa 1:25:34

1+ y ago1:25:34

1:25:34

It wasn't supposed to be a music episode but its about as close to one as we've had in awhile. We talk about the new Metallica album 72 seasons. Metallica had a huge marketing campaign and push for this new album. Is it just capitalism or is the album a return to their ferocious metal past? The Foo Fighter's Studio 666 is a horror movie about the b…

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Weird Pairings - Succession s4 - Shadow and Bone s2 - Carnival Row s2 - Murder Mystery 1:18:08

1+ y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

I definitley didn't allow Chat GPT to write the description of this episode. Nope... we absolutely did all of these intelligent sounding things and definitely did not just harass Omar with sound effects from our soundboard. Join hosts Greg, Omar, and Rob in the latest episode of "The Give Me Five Podcast" as they embark on a thrilling review of som…

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Itsa me! - Super Mario Bros Movie - John Wick 4 - Dungeons and Dragons - Unstable - Daisy Jones and the Six 1:29:24

1+ y ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Huge week for movie reviews. Dungeons and Dragons was a ton of fun. We discuss whether or not it is good for hardcore fans of the game and "normies". Super Mario Brothers also came out this week and we were able to see it early. Critics and audience scores differ wildly. We discuss the film and our past memories with the franchise. We also cover th…

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Sponsored by No One - Boston Strangler - Shazam Fury of the Gods - Scream 6 - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

57:58

We had afew computer issues this week and one of our hosts got dropped for a few minutes from the final edit. But, that very likely could be a benefit for all of you listeners out there. While we did have audio we were able to talk about the huge wins for Everything Everywhere All at Once, the los of Lance Reddick and the upcoming high profile game…

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S4; E4: How to "Love More, Now" with sober author, Gigi Langer, Phd 50:26

1+ y ago50:26

50:26

On Today's episode, we have award winning author, Gigi Langer, to discuss her second book, Love More Now; Facing Life's Challenges with an Open Heart." As it states on the backcover of her book, Gigi "illustrates how she overcame alcoholism, codependency, and trauma to discover the love at her center." She "shows you how to become a loving, open-he…

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Cocaine Rob - Cocaine Bear - 1899 - Mandalorean s3 - Daisy Jones and the Six 1:08:52

1+ y ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Yes there is a movie called Cocaine Bear, and yes its based loosely on a real story and Yes Rob saw it. so how is it? Mandalorian is back with season 3, but you may need to catch up by watching... Book of Boba Fett. Omar checked out the moody mind-screw that was 1899 and somehow Greg had no idea that Daisy Jones and the Six (a music show partially …

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Abigail Burdess (Tracy Ullman's Show, That Mitchell and Webb Look) 40:56

1+ y ago40:56

40:56

In this special episode Kay and Emily welcome back writer-performer extraordinaire and co-founder of the Female Pilot Club Abigail Burdess! Abbie gives tips on gag writing, spare husbands and explains how she embraced her inner thriller writer to pen her exciting debut novel Mother's Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S4; E3: Interview with Lisa Avelleyra, author of "Get me to the Abbey." From near suicide to a sober life of peace and freedom. 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

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On today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Avelleyra, author of her first book, a memoir called "Get me to the Abbey." ~~~~~~~~Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Gratitudes! My name is Sarah and I am the creator and host of this podcast. I drank for over 20 years of my life and now have been sober for over 10 years. Because I am ha…

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Shrinkage - Ant Man and the Wasp Quantumania - You People - DCU Upcoming plans - Guns N Roses 1:04:34

1+ y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

New Marvel movie Ant Man and the Wasp Quantumania. Rob gives us his review from right after he saw the movie and from a few days later after letting it percolate. Greg checked out You People a race-centric Netflix comedy with a great cast including Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy, David Duchovney and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. And the Top 5 question this week i…

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If You are Desperate to Stop Drinking... 2:15

1+ y ago2:15

2:15

This episode offers an inspirational quote from Rich Roll. I made the episode short so that you could listen to his words again, and again. If you like what Rich Roll has to say, you can find him at: Podcast | Rich Roll You cannot achieve all that want to without first addressing the biggest crisis in your life- your obsession & addiction with alco…

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Quitting Alcohol Changes Nothing and Everything 10:33

1+ y ago10:33

10:33

Quitting alcohol changes nothing and everything. Listen to hear how this works. I wish you well, Sarah

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Guh Guh Guh Ghost Stories - Hogwarts Legacy - Poker Face - Lockwood and Co 1:17:12

1+ y ago1:17:12

1:17:12

Ghosts, wizards and the ability to decipher lies are on tap this week. Lockwood and Co is a tale about a world where ghosts are real and young people have the ability to see and fight them. This very British show his Netflix last week and we compare it to other spooky ghost-fighting shows. Poker Face on Peacock is a fun little crime procedural deve…

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S4; E2: Alcoholism, AA & The Big Book explained with "Mrs. Jones." 1:00:02

1+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Trigger warning: Sexual assault is briefly mentioned early in the interview. Please be advised. My friend, who was one of the recovered alcoholics who guided me through the 12 Steps & who we will call, "Mrs. Jones," shares about her experiences drinking, getting sober and today, a recovered alcoholic. She explains some misconceptions and some confu…

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Beef Jerky Sandwiches - Jung_E- Legend of Vox Machina - Three Pines - Hunters 2 1:15:49

1+ y ago1:15:49

1:15:49

After a short delay, Hunters season 2 arrived. A show that oscilates between serious alternate history, and sci fi absurdity yet is wildly entertaining and definitely makes you think "what if". In this story, Hitler has survived into the 1970's and it shows what would happen if he stood for trial instead of his bunker suicide. The Legend of Vox Mac…

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Comparing my Drinking to others Drinking kept me Drunk 18:46

1+ y ago18:46

18:46

Hi! Welcome back to A Dose of Hope in Sobriety. When I was an active drinker, I watched how you drank. Now that I am sober, I don’t. Click play to hear more about this. Sarah If you are in crisis, please click this link for immediate support, otherwise, dial 911. Lifeline (988lifeline.org)

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Gerbils R Us - The Last of Us - Jack Ryan - Night Court 1:14:00

1+ y ago1:14:00

1:14:00

In an early episode we spoke at length about bad video game movie adaptations. (Mario Bros anyone?) but The Last of us has hit HBO plus with a huge amount of critical fanfare and excellent buzz. Jack Ryan season 3 also was released a few weeks ago and we continue to marvel at John Krasinski's take on the Clancy character. This season takes on the f…

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S4; E1: My Guest is my husband, John. 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

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Hello everyone! Welcome to Season 4 with a very special guest. Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com and I will write you back!

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Sioned Wiliam (Former commissioning editor of comedy for ITV and Radio 4) 54:10

1+ y ago54:10

54:10

In a Female Pilot Club first Kay and Emily talk to former controller of comedy for ITV, and ex - commissioning editor of comedy for Radio 4. Sioned, who is also a producer and writer, gives us the hot sauce on how the commissioning process actually works. So writers looking to get their first script commissioned, this episode is for you!! Thanks to…

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How to Quiet your Inner Critic (if you have one ) 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

Hi !I am so so glad you are here today! Let's work on quieting our inner critics today, shall we? Press that triangle button and listen in! Subscribe to get reminders of future episodes! Write me and I will write you back! sobergratitudes@gmail.comHow To Practice Gratitude To Silence Your Inner Critic | by Rajesh Vairapandian | Writers’ Blokke | Me…

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Game of Throats - 269 - The Menu - Black Bird - Glass Onion - Kaleidoscope - Pale Blue Eye 1:05:47

1+ y ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Due to our Top 5's of 2022 Episode last week, we are catching up this week with an all-review episode! No frills. No top 5. No extended Rob rants about things he hates. (ok maybe a few of those) This week we cover The Pale Blue Eye a fictional mystery movie starring Christian Bale as a detective solving crimes with Edgar Allen Poe. We stay in the r…

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I quit.... again 21:26

1+ y ago21:26

21:26

Hello Sober Gratitude Listeners! Thank you for joining me today for another dose of hope in sobriety. Today I share things that happened in 2022 that I hope you find useful to you. I believe you are here for a reason. I believe you know what that reason is. Write me and I will write you back. Sarah sobergratitudes@gmail.comIf you are need of suppor…

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Best of 2022 - The Phantom Pooper Strikes! - 268 1:32:19

1+ y ago1:32:19

1:32:19

2022 was yet another crazy year! Join us as we list our favorites in the world of entertainment media from the past year. Greg, Omar and Rob give our favorites and we are joined by frequent collaborator, beloved patron and potential phantom pooper, Alec. This year we give you our choices for top five best: Books Albums Video Games TV shows Streamin…

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A deeper dive into the phenomenon of craving (alcohol) 17:10

2y ago17:10

17:10

Happy New Year everyone! Today is a special day for me because it Sober Gratitude's 3rd birthday! Without you, this podcast would not be able to continue like it has, so thank you!! I am SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU!! Today I take a deeper dive into the phenomenon of craving. Yes, it's a baffling phenomenon. Beyond confusing!!! I will talk a little bit abou…

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New Years Resolutions that have to do with alcohol 17:34

2y ago17:34

17:34

Hi everyone! I'm so glad you are here. This is my last episode for 2022 and January 1st will be the 3 year anniversary of Sober Gratitudes! You are the reason it's been around 3 years, so THANK YOU!! I am SO grateful for your listenership!! Today's episode may be helpful to those of you who are considering cutting back or quitting drinking alcohol …

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A Give Me Five Kinda Christmas - Christmas Dragon - Avatar Way of the Water - National Treasure Edge of History - Weird: The Al Yankovic Story 1:12:18

2y ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Christmas is here and so is a terrible Christmas movie involving gremlins, orcs and orphans! It's the Christmas Dragon! Also on a muich better front (CG-wise) Avatar the Way of the Water is out and Rob had the opportunity to see it. Critics say it brings back the big-movie feel to going to the theater, but what was Rob's opinion. Omar checked out t…

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6 suggestions for you when you choose a sober life. 19:54

2y ago19:54

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If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationIf you are in crisis: Lifeline (988lifeline.org)I believe you are here for a reason. I believe you know what that reason is.write me and I will write you back.Sarahsobergratitudes@gmail.com…

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Ruby Carr (Funny Women Comedy Writing Award Winner, 2022) 36:43

2y ago36:43

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Ruby was also named a Funny Women “One to Watch’ in 2021, and her pilot made the top ten for the 2021 "Voices of the Future" Scheme. In this episode Kay and Emily find out why Ruby doesn’t like magicians and get her hot take on how to handle hecklers. Thanks to our series 2 sponsor BlueCat Screenplay Competition! Learn more at https://www.bluecatsc…

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Nun Porn Puns - Tulsa King - Christmas Carol - Willow - HBO Max - 266 1:19:12

2y ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Sylvester Stallone is having a mini renaissance in 2022 first with Samaritan and now with the Breaking Bad meets Sopranos fish out of water show Tulsa King. Omar reviews the uber-dark Christmas Carol show from 2019 and Rob takes a look at Disney+'s Willow series. Does it have the same feel as the original. We also discuss the latest streaming news …

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How Writing My Obituary Got Me Sober 21:26

2y ago21:26

21:26

I know! I know! This title appears to be anything but hopeful! I promise this episode will offer HOPE if you just listen. If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration If you are in crisis: Lifeline (988lifeline.org) I believe you are here for a reason. I b…

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Life Beyond Sobriety: Why and How I Stay Stopped 30:31

2y ago30:31

30:31

Hi Everyone!I am so glad you tuned in today for a dose of hope in sobriety. I hope what I share today helps you as you journey to a better life, freed from the bondage of alcoholism. Please write me and I promise to write you back. sobergratitudes@gmail.comIf you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, visit: SAMHSA - Subst…

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8 Ways to Help Make Early Sobriety Easier 21:09

2y ago21:09

21:09

Hi everyone! I am so glad you tuned in today for a dose of hope in sobriety. I hope what I share today helps you as you journey to a better life, freed from the bondage of alcoholism. Please write me and I promise to write you back. sobergratitudes@gmail.comAura: Meditation & Sleep on the App Store (apple.com)If you are needing affordable online co…

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Zara Janjua (BBC Comedy Writers Room 2020 and Woman of the future Finalist 2020) 50:45

2y ago50:45

50:45

Zara Janjua is a successful multi-hyphen TV professional. As well as her work as a comedy writer, presenter, film-maker, actor, course facilitator, journalist and event host she was named one of the Top 40 Digital Women in the UK and shortlisted for 'Digital Women For Good' and 'Freelancer of The Year' Award. Her ultimate goal is to become a succes…

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Kevin Bacon Was Here - Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special - Wednesday - Warrior Nun - Slumberland 1:28:59

2y ago1:28:59

1:28:59

After a short break for turkey eating, we are back talking about a bunch of stuff like Wednesday, Spirited, Slumberland, Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Irene Cara, Jason David Frank, team USA, and Warrior Nun. The top 5 this week is about characters that have been portrayed by different actors. We judge the characters based on the perform…

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