Other People’s Marriages & Your New 'Shobby'

Got a shobby? You know — a short-term hobby for even shorter attention spans that fills the void between doomscrolls. Claire Murphy's hitting the high notes at Pub Choir, Holly’s deep in her Duolingo era, and Em V’s gone old school with a shobby that's like her full-time job now.

We’re also diving headfirst into Other People’s Marriages. After the Victoria Beckham doco dropped, an internet debate exploded about whether David even likes Victoria — so naturally, we’ve got thoughts. Expect a little parasocial self-reflection along the way.

And, one host + one pet = one unexpected argument.

Plus, in reccos: a podcast to binge, something lovely for your face, and a Substack that Em swears will cheer Murphy up.

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Recommendations

Em recommends an open letter to my dog who, if i'm being completely honest, lowkey kinda sucks a Substack by Father_Karine.

Claire recommends this week's episode of True Crime Conversations on The Real Story Of Ed Gein: The Original Psycho and next week's episode all about Kathleen Folbigg.

Holly recommends the L'Oreal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer and The Jennifer Anniston episode of Armchair Expert.

Plus, check out Clare Connelly's masterclass in romance writing here.

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