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DUMB STUFF FRIDAYS: Mich is the exact same height as this A-list celebrity man, the Sussexes are coming back to the UK – which is a pretty massive surprise – and Mich has a really, really dumb and funny AI mishap to share with Zara and the listeners. And finally! Slow News Week! This week, Mich recommended The Jury: Death on the Staircase on SBS. Zaz recommended Talking at Night by Claire Daverley and Sterling Point on Amazon Prime. This episode of Shameless is brought to you by Elite Eleven, the Australian-born activewear brand designed to move with you. Also, shout-out to Warner Brothers…
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