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Aug 2020
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Beware the swarm of stans

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Hi everybody!!!!

On today’s show: How does Stan culture function in 2020, and why do so many celebrities struggle with valid critique? Then, Pete Evans and Magda Szubanski lock heads on celebrity-led COVID ads, and finally, we remember Chadwick Boseman - a star gone too soon who left an indelible mark on the world.

This week, Zara recommended this Caramilk pudding recipe. Mich recommended watching Suits if you haven’t already, which you can find on Netflix here.

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