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Nov 2024
1h 16m

SIX WIVES #2: Anne Boleyn is Brat

Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
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Today we talk about Anne Boleyn, and Henry VIII's descent into being a tyrant. Don't lose your head!

We also discuss evil condos and Carley getting cancelled on letterboxd.

It's a lot of info so strap in girls!!!!!


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Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne

Music by: Jacob Ollivier

Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle

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