S2 EP12: Jess Knappett

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Joining us on this episode of 'What did you do yesterday?' is the brilliant comedian, actress and writer - Jess Knappett. .

We ask Jess what he did yesterday?

She told us.

That's it... enjoy!

Listen to Jess' podcast 'Perfect Day' wherever you get your podcasts.

Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xx

Get in touch with the show: WHATDIDYOUDOYESTERDAYPOD@GMAIL.COM

And tell us what you did yesterday. What you thought of this or any other episode.

Or anything else you fancy or that we mention on the show... We love hearing from you. xXx

Sales and general enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM

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Producer: Michael Marden

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45 episodes

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S2 EP12: Jess Knappett

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MP3•Episode home

Joining us on this episode of 'What did you do yesterday?' is the brilliant comedian, actress and writer - Jess Knappett. .

We ask Jess what he did yesterday?

She told us.

That's it... enjoy!

Listen to Jess' podcast 'Perfect Day' wherever you get your podcasts.

Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xx

Get in touch with the show: WHATDIDYOUDOYESTERDAYPOD@GMAIL.COM

And tell us what you did yesterday. What you thought of this or any other episode.

Or anything else you fancy or that we mention on the show... We love hearing from you. xXx

Sales and general enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM

A 'Keep It Light Media' Production

Producer: Michael Marden

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 episodes

#Comedy #Light Media

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