Best Favourite F Word Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 45 : Inside The Secret Marketing of Barbie... 26:33

1+ y ago26:33

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Barbie may have a PG rating but how does a doll by Mattel challenge the patriarchy in the 'real world'? Kath&Mish get the inside mechanics of how blockbusters are released and the marketing machine that brings them to our screens. Katie Page is an events manager for Village Entertainment and a woman in film who brings her extensive knowledge to a d…

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Ep 44 : When The Musicians You Grew Up With Start To Depart... 37:39

2y ago37:39

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Kath&Mish have reached a certain age where some of the bands they grew up with now have gaps in their original line up. For example, the Australian independent scene recently lost two musical heavyweights in the shape of Louis Tillet and Ron S. Peno due to ill health and the rigours of their vocation. So what's it like to be a rock chick from that …

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Season 3, Ep. 6 | Three's Company 1:01:49

2y ago1:01:49

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Join us as we ponder the majestic threesome: to some an erotic thrill, for others, just another Wednesday night. We talk archetypes, formats, the orgy vs group sex divide, unpack what goes into the making of a twink and generally blather on topics we are not experts in. Join us! Feature Film: "Pass the Twink" by Helix Studios. Find the clip on thei…

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Ep 43 : The Reckoning - assessing the true meaning of friendship Pt 2 31:05

2y ago31:05

31:05

Kath&Mish knew they'd only just got started on the complexity of female friendships in Ep 41, so they gathered their compadre Melissa, and have pushed into it even further. Asking each other: How far would you go to maintain a long term friendship? What does the parenting role do to the depth and variety of your female friends? Do our daughters and…

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Ep 42 : Is Feminism the "F Word" For Younger Women? (Recorded Live At The Sorrento Writer's Festival) 1:08:11

2y ago1:08:11

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Welcome to a landmark episode of From The Hip! For the first time, Kath&Mish leave the confines of their recording space, and host a live event at the inaugural Sorrento Writers Festival on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria. In front of a sold out audience, our fave podcasters take to the stage for a special one hour conv…

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Ep 41 : The Reckoning - assessing the true meaning of friendship Pt 1 32:54

2y ago32:54

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For their guest it's a reckoning, for Mish more a 'sifting'. It's that moment when you have the confidence to look your often long term friendships straight in the eye, and ask: "Are we still doing right by each other?" Kath&Mish share some of those uncomfortable but necessary times from their life, and so does their guest Melissa (first name only)…

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Ep 40 : We play a game with Esther Perel...right in front of you 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

Acclaimed author, podcaster and couples therapist Esther Perel has been visiting Australia. However Kath&Mish couldn't get tickets. So instead, they opened the FTH microphones and played Esther's card game Where Should We Begin -A Game of Stories. The questions it raised, and the places it led them form the basis of one of the gal's' best episodes …

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Ep 39 : In 2023 What's It Like To Date Online As A Woman In Your 50s? 34:58

2+ y ago34:58

34:58

Kath&Mish return in 2023, and get stuck straight in by asking what is it like to date online when you're a single woman in your fifties? Mish asks the necessary and impertinent questions as Kath and special guest Leesa give very different perspectives on how they've traversed affairs of the heart in a digital world. How do you keep yourself safe wh…

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Season 3, Ep. 5 | I’m Not Stupid 1:17:56

2+ y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

This episode, we explore the pick-up trope, gay style. Our steady steed is the Bait Bus, which picks us up and drops us off safely at our ultimate destination: a random yet picturesque field near...By Four Letter Word

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Ep 38 : The 3 Things That Moved Us... 28:06

2+ y ago28:06

28:06

In their final episode of From The Hip for 2022, Kath&Mish reveal the three things for each of them that have had a huge impact on their lives over the last 12 months. The choices they make will hit home for you as well, as they wrap the third season by drawing on the global and the personal. There's some serious shit here, interspersed with child-…

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8: Yanin Taylor 25:37

2+ y ago25:37

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Hey besties and welcome back to another episode of My Favourite F Word. On this week’s episode I am speaking to OG fashion blogger Yanin Taylor but you may know her as IDressMyself online. Yanin and I have been friends for 7 years now and we have similar fashion, however Yanin would live in tracksuits if she could. Yanin tells me about her fashion …

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Ep 37 : When Your Body Is Telling You It's Dealing With Trauma 30:25

2+ y ago30:25

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The word 'trauma' has crept into our everyday language, to the point where it's become ubiquitous in describing any kind of adversity or struggle. In this episode, Kath&Mish restore trauma to its proper significance with long time trauma counsellor and yoga practitioner Maria Papadontas. Maria is particularly interested in treating trauma expressed…

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7: Gary Thompson 28:18

2+ y ago28:18

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Hey besties and welcome back to another episode of My Favourite F Word. On this weeks episode I am speaking to Gary Thompson but you might know him as The Plastic Boy on Instagram. Gary and I have very similar fashion sense and on todays record we even came dressed the same, what are the chances?! Gary chats to me about his love for G Star jeans ba…

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6: Tim Dessaint 24:35

2+ y ago24:35

24:35

Hey besties, I am back with another episode of My Favourite F Word. On this week’s episode I speak to fashion content creator Tim Dessaint who specialises in cinematography style fashion videos. Tim open’s up about his TWO biggest fashion fails from back in the day and how he loved a good beanie hat. Tim also chat’s to me about his style evolution …

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5: Joelah Noble 45:59

2+ y ago45:59

45:59

Hey besties! It’s Tuesday and that means it’s My Favourite F Word time. On this weeks episode I speak to presenter, model and most importantly sneaker head Joelah Noble. I’m so excited to chat to Joelah as she grew up in New York and the fashion compared to the UK is SO different. Joelah has a love for sneakers, she tells me all about her denim Tim…

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Season 3, Ep. 4 | Not Amazing, Sweetie 1:24:25

2+ y ago1:24:25

1:24:25

This week we tackle the doubleheader of the celebrity sex tape era: One Night In Paris and Kim Kardashian, Superstar. We talk about the business the “leaked” tape, consent and intended audience, and the right...By Four Letter Word

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4: Jordan Hames 23:45

2+ y ago23:45

23:45

Hey besties! It’s time for another episode of My Favourite F Word and you don’t want to miss this one. This weeks episode of My Favourite F Word I chat to content creator Jordan Hames. I speak to Jordan about how he ended up in fashion with his unique style evolution of designer and street wear, how the film Training Day influenced his style and hi…

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Ep 36 : Why single older women need financial literacy more than ever... 28:13

2+ y ago28:13

28:13

One of the two missing pieces in our education system is teaching all of us how to have healthy relationships. The other is giving every Australian a grounding in financial literacy. When you're a woman in your 50s, perhaps single or divorced, this is the time when understanding what's possible would be bloody handy. Kath&Mish recognise that in the…

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3: Mollie Campsie 36:56

2+ y ago36:56

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Hey besties! It’s that time of the week again, I am back again with another episode of My Favourite F Word. This weeks episode I chat to content creator Mollie Campsie about her fashion journey through the ages. Mollie tells me all about her experience with fashion on dating show ‘Take Me Out,’ how she taped a vest top to her chest in the name of f…

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2: Moss Kena 35:48

2+ y ago35:48

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Hey besties! We are back with another episode of My Favourite F Word! On this weeks episode of My Favourite F Word I’m chatting to singer songwriter Moss Kena who is the iconic vocals of Firework by Purple Disco Machine. Moss and I chat about the iconic Elvis film and his matching jacket, how much he hated those early mens Topshop t shirts and how …

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1: Sarah Ashcroft 28:31

2+ y ago28:31

28:31

Hey besties! Welcome to My Favourite F Word with myself Joel. On the first episode of My Favourite F Word I chat to the beautiful influencer Sarah Ashcroft about her style journey, our trip to the ASOS warehouse and that SLA gold suit that she created. Listen by clicking ‘Play’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever it is you’re listening now. Mak…

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Season 3, Ep. 3 | Get F*cked 1:08:53

2+ y ago1:08:53

1:08:53

“Not fucking but being fucked.” This episode we give up and give in to our body’s desires with Four Chambers FUCKED, react to the cuck classic (sorry) CUM OMELETTE, and agree to Try It!By Four Letter Word

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Ep 35 : Bucking fashion in favour of style and breaking up with your long time hairdresser 28:49

3y ago28:49

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How does self perception change when you reach your fifties? Kath&Mish delve deep into what face they show the world, what clothes go with that face, and why developing their own style has been crucial in not bowing down to disposable fashion. You'll hear about the defining nature of scent, and why the awkward decision to leave your long time haird…

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Coming Soon: My Favourite F Word 0:40

3y ago0:40

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Coming to a podcast platform near you, My Favourite F Word launches on Tuesday 4th October '22. Listen by clicking ‘Play’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever it is you’re listening now. Make sure to Subscribe or Follow, Rate and Review to help others find the podcast. My Favourite F Word is an Insanity Podcast Production.…

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Season 3, Ep. 2 | Zazel, My Idol 1:24:56

3y ago1:24:56

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This episode we delve deep into the 1997 masterpiece of theatre titled “Zazel: The Scent of Love.” Clocking in at 2 hours and 5 minutes it’s a cornucopia of glorious set decoration, original costuming, a...By Four Letter Word

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Ep 34 : Dogs on Leashes in the Streets of Bali - The Gals Return for Season 3 25:33

3y ago25:33

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In a new monthly schedule, Kath&Mish make their triumphant return with Series 3 of From The Hip! In their absence, Mish manages to break free of Australia by holidaying for 10 days in Bali, and returns with tales of a way of life affected but not beaten by the global pandemic. It was her daughter's long delayed 18th birthday present, and what Mish …

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Season 3, Ep. 1 | Pleasure to (re) Meet You 1:00:00

3y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

We’re back, with a twist! Welcome new co-host Steven and join us on a journey of cross-faded reintroductions, woo-woo moments, earliest porn memories, and our takes on the feature film Pleasure (2022, Dir Ninja Thyberg)....By Four Letter Word

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Season 2 | Ep. 6 | From Splooge to the Stars 38:38

3y ago38:38

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This episode we go on a trip to the splooge-studded stars with a review of the Adventures of Liara Roux: A NSFW Sci-Fi Comic. @adventuresofliararoux on IG ✍By Four Letter Word

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Ep 32 : The gals are still crook...so let's read something dirty! (encore) 17:50

3y ago17:50

17:50

Kath & Mish still feel under the weather... so let's get under the covers while we wait for them to get better... In this Series 1 encore, Mish discovers a book of explicit erotica from 1824 that she wants to share with Kath. The more Mish reads from it, the less comfortable Kath sounds. Laugh out loud listening. So what's the difference between po…

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Ep 33 : Why Moving House Is Always So Shitful (Season 2 Final) 21:52

3y ago21:52

21:52

We've all had to do it. And even when you want to, it's still shitful. Kath reveals she's moving house, and the impact it's having on her and her two adult children wakes up memories in all of us. Mish recalls trying to sell a house during her marital split, whilst in the midst of a medical crisis, and Kath's younger self breaks down at Heathrow Ai…

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Ep 31 : You've Got To Have Faith (encore) 30:53

3y ago30:53

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Sadly, Kath&Mish are under the weather a.k.a. The Rona… So we scanned the archives to bring you one of their best conversations from Series 1 of From The Hip. The gals will return next week with a special announcement. In the meantime, hear Kath&Mish reveal their explorations into what faith has meant to them, and how they make sense of it now. Gre…

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Ep 30 : Why 2022 Is the Year of THE GRIND in Hospitality 25:19

3y ago25:19

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No matter where you live, two of the sectors most affected by the pandemic have been tourism and hospitality. For many people in these businesses it was either adapt or perish. Tanya Hanouch chose the former. As a means of Covid-proofing, the owner of suburban wine bar Wolfe & Molone quickly reinvented her business as Quarantine Canteen, and starte…

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Ep 29 : Relationships With Men...Can We Do Them Better? 35:23

3y ago35:23

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So...men. Discuss. Kath & Mish have had to face some challenges in themselves and the relationships they've had with men. No matter who you're attracted to, there's always going to be hurdles along the way. As the gals reveal, the more you know, the more you know you don't know. Mish brings in some insights from a male writer and a relationship pro…

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Ep 28 : Breaking The Great Silence Menopause Pt 2 38:03

3y ago38:03

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Last week, Kath & Mish truthfully admitted they hadn't experienced just how challenging menopause can be for so many other women. Kristin Bonner is one of them. She responded to Kathy's callout, and in this no holds barred conversation Kristin takes us through the last 7 years of feeling, at times, like a different person. Kristin says she wanted t…

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Ep 27 : Kath & Mish re-name Menopause Pt 1 33:59

3y ago33:59

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All women go through it, in some form or fashion, Even some men do, according to naturopath Kim Toogood. We're talking the big M - Menopause. Kath & Mish reckon it should be called something else, just to take the stigma out. See if you like what Kath makes up on the spot! In Part 1, the gals pull apart the various stages and symptoms of change in …

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Ep 26 : Eat Me, Let's Talk About Sex...Pt 2 20:47

3y ago20:47

20:47

In this second installment, Kath & Mish join forces with writer/director/counselor Melissa Rymer in discussing why it's so goddamn hard to talk about changing sexual needs over the life of a long-term relationship. Could it be a fear of the unknown? Will the conversation take us into no-go areas that could end in tragedy? The gals also ask: why is …

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Ep 25 : Eat Me…We Are Talking Sex : Part 1 31:44

3+ y ago31:44

31:44

In your fifties, no matter how you identify; openly discussing sexuality, libido and your changing desires can sometimes be a tough ask. Writer and all-round creative Melissa Rymer thought her sexuality was done and dusted. Then she traveled to Greece for a writers' retreat. Twice. In the first of a two-part conversation, Melissa sits down with Kat…

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Ep 24 : A royal audience with The Prosecco Queen 34:32

3+ y ago34:32

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Melissa Brauer is the undisputed Prosecco Queen. How do we know that? Because it's literally her trademark. Kath and Mish discover that until she embraced the prosecco life, Melissa had been a professional jack of all trades. One of her old careers is just plain weird. However, in tracing her love affair with this incredibly popular but ancient Ita…

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Season 2 | Ep. 5 | Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! 47:56

3+ y ago47:56

47:56

We take a trip back in time with AVN-accoladed superstars Asa Akira and Angela White in this hot, tight-and-bright ode to the era of hipster sleaze! The most theatrical and entertaining entry to date, these...By Four Letter Word

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Ep 23 : Kath & Mish take no prisoners over body image 30:11

3+ y ago30:11

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These two gals already have a reputation for holding nothing back in From The Hip, but this conversation takes it to another level. Kath bares her soul on how she perceives her body and the dramatic surgeries she's undergone to exercise control over her health and long term happiness. Mish gently directs Kath to provide this raw account in a way on…

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Ep 22 : Kath & Mish Return in 2022 with 'Show and Tell' 13:24

3+ y ago13:24

13:24

It's been one helluva summer, and Kath and Mish return to tell the tale. Dive in as the gals regale you with their vacation exploits, the shows they've seen, the music they've loved, the books they've consumed. See the full list below. Listen to the end as they put the hard word on all of us... Check out what Kath and Mish recommend Shows MonaFoma …

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Season 2 | Ep. 4 | Human Lollipop 42:32

3+ y ago42:32

42:32

Remember the heatwave? We thought high summer would be a great time to watch House of Huitlacooch’s debut queer horror erotica short film, and we weren’t wrong! Developed by co-founding collective members, Mayra Cortez and...By Four Letter Word

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Ep 21: Now we're old enough to drink in America!... 26:36

3+ y ago26:36

26:36

Mish and Kath celebrate their 21st episode together by re-opening old wounds left by the other 20. Actually, it's kinda joyous as the gals reminisce over their fave moments, and the responses from you that make the whole goddamn thang so very worthwhile. While From The Hip is in summer recess, go catch up on stuff you may have missed and then go te…

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Ep 20: Sequins, protein and muscle - the inside story of female body building 34:15

3+ y ago34:15

34:15

Dhana Musil, a former gaijin hostess who Mish met at an improv class in Osaka in 1996, returns to From The Hip from her Canadian homeland. Dhana lifts the lid on her forays into the torturous world of female body building, where in just four months she lost more than half her body fat and became more buff than she's ever been in her life. Under the…

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Ep 19: The airports re-open, so where to first? Tales of crazy travel... 25:52

3+ y ago25:52

25:52

Mish & Kath can sense the excitement in the air. From being in the air. Mish is off to Mona Foma in Hobart, Sicily has got Kath's name on it. These two reflect on the pros and cons of travelling with others and alone, and recall moments in other climes. Kath takes us to an alligator infested river in Ecuador, Mish reveals how she's never seen The R…

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Ep 18 : Re-entry Anxiety...Top Tips On Dealing With Post Lockdown Freedom 19:00

3+ y ago19:00

19:00

Yes, Australia is finally opening back up after reaching our double vaccination targets, but that doesn't mean it's all unbridled joy and partying. Nurse and Counsellor Kate Barber (Bloom Counselling), has been meeting people in various stages of 're-entry anxiety' as she works on the frontlines of vaccination, along with seeing clients in her priv…

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Season 2 | Ep. 3 | #sapiosexuals Come Hither, Join Our Porny Book Club 54:01

3+ y ago54:01

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Ever wanted to join a book club but hate the idea of committing to reading a whole-ass book? You’re in luck! We did all the reading so you don’t have to! But you should! Listen...By Four Letter Word

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Ep 17 : TV - childhood nostalgia + binge streaming...Kath & Mish get into it. 26:31

3+ y ago26:31

26:31

If you're in your fifties or sixties, there are tv shows, local and imported, deeply embedded in your Australian DNA... Kath & Mish sit around the ouija board to conjure the spirits of their television upbringing, before launching into the series they now binge on their giant, black and thin smart screens. Mish confesses to falling prey to truly gh…

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Ep 16 : Ever wanted to write a book whilst in your 50s? Here's one way... 30:52

3+ y ago30:52

30:52

Her first, unpublished, manuscript received a highly commended in the Premier's Literary Awards. Her second manuscript, Happy Hour, was published by Allen and Unwin. Jacquie Byron has spent much of her professional career helping others tell their stories, now she carves out time to write her own novels. Jacquie sits down with Kath & Mish and takes…

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Season 2 | Ep. 2 | [F4F] Hips Open, Ears Full [Aural] [Laughter] 44:14

3+ y ago44:14

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“Alexa, tell me I’ve been very, very bad girl. In a Texan accent.” This week on the pod we’re talking about EROTIC AUDIOS. Be it phone sex, voice notes, or clips on soundgasm.net, delve into...By Four Letter Word

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