About this episode
<p>On this week's episode of the podcast we talk to Australian comedian Becky Lucas. Becky has written a book -<em>Acknowledgements, </em>and as you will hear Hugh is BIT of a fan.</p> <p>We cover a-lot in this ep, from bitchy English exchange students, Becky’s parents' divorce, 'dick-lit’, the stresses of lock down; and somehow we manage to squeeze in a discussion of 90s NBL basketball under the ‘auspice’ of a special birthday surprise.</p> <p>Afterwards we discuss the role of laughter and comedy in our lives and why laughter is such an incredible thing for changing our mood and improving our mental health.</p> <p>Yep, as I said, we cover quite a lot...</p> <p>If this chat has brought up any troubling emotions or thoughts for you, as always we strongly recommend Lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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