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Apr 2020
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#65 - Brummie Shakespeare and James Acas...

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Elis and John are here to provide some much needed laughs. James Acaster joins us to talk about his lockdown experience and podcast series Perfect Sounds, and we get a pretty dark Shame Well. Enjoy!


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