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May 2023
1h 13m

194. A Perfect Little Beach Town

BEN HAMM
About this episode

Ali tells us the story of her complicated and heartbreaking relationships with two men. Where it leads comes as a complete surprise, to all of them.

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Katarina joins Susie to talk about the extreme religious group she grew up up in.  Her parents kept her isolated from everyone on the outside. Her mother held a belief so extreme, even those within the inner circle outcast her.

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Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Allison Kelly, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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