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Jun 2025
27m 6s

Funny Birthday Party Story & British Bir...

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About this episode

This episode is all about the birthday from hell — my 10th birthday party, where a kid grabbed a knife, the cake tasted like marzipan (aka betrayal), and I ended up fighting someone at the top of a slide.

I also chat about British birthday milestones (16, 17, 18, 21), awkward traditions, and how we handle heatwaves with fans, ice packs, and pure desperation.

If you're into nostalgia, chaos, and mildly educational British culture content, this one's for you.

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