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Nov 2024

33m 55s

Holding Space For The Unhinged Wicked Pr...

THE POLYESTER PODCAST

About this episode

As two members of the queer media, this week Ione and Gina are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity, and taking a deep dive into the most mind boggling film rollout of 2024. From the holding of a singular acrylic nail that broke the internet, to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s friendship, we’re left questioning what the hell Wicked is about to warrant all of this anyway.

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