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Nov 2024
56m 21s

37: Do you believe in ghosts?

Novara Media
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The veil is thin this time of year, so Moya and Ash tackle a mystery question about the spirit realm. Plus, neighbourhood cat panics and advice for a listener who can’t stand that her friend is a police officer.

Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak@novaramedia.com

Music by Matt Huxley.

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