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In this episode, host Jess speaks with poet and retiree Rosemary Drescher about Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. We talk about relying on stories when we need to escape reality, creating a safe space with language and manners, and the importance of understanding and accepting ourselves to help us adapt to the world around us. 

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The wonderful Misako Rocks! is back to discuss her new books, Learn Manga with Misako, with Ria and Indie Comic Spotlight host Tony Farina. Yep, it is another crossover episode!
Find out more about Misako's work and her new books: www.misakorocks.com
And you can enter a competition to win an original Misako drawing, whoop whoop! Find out more: https://quarto.com/campaign/misakorocks
Find out more about Tony: www.arfarina.com

It's time for Ria's questions again! In this episode, Ria asks the collective 'What seemingly normal thing freaks you out'. Are you well adjusted or are you more like Ria? How do you feel about dirty laundry baskets? Things touching your neck? Other people's hair? It's another great episode where we enjoy learning the weird things about each other!
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Alyson speaks with George Ella Lyon (Kentucky Poet Laureate and author of the poem, Where I’m From) about many things including: the creative life, writing, the Celtic tree calendar, revisiting old work, her poem, Where I’m From and how it’s changed Alyson’s life and more! George Ella is funny, honest and engaging when talking about anything and her wisdom about creativity is a balm. It’s a thoughtful and engaging conversation, don’t miss it!

George Ella’s Website: http://georgeellalyon.com

Alyson’s Instagram: @byalysonshelton 
Alyson’s Website

Actress Megan Hutchings is back, this time speaking to Tonya about how she was put on this planet to save dogs. In their conversation, she explains why it’s essential that we meet each other with love and respect to make the world better, how social media helps animal advocacy, and an easy way people can get involved without significant change to their own lives.
Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megsishere/
Organizations Megan supports:https://www.goldenrescue.ca/https://www.peanutmutterrescue.org/https://www.saveourscruff.org/https://sunandsagerescues.com/https://animalguardian.org/https://www.soidog.org/http://loveleorescue.org/

Welcome to Femme On Film! In this episode, Ria is joined by Ada, Suzan and Jen discuss Nida Manzoor's Polite Society. 
Polite Society is the story of two sisters, Ria and Lena Khan, as Lena gives up her dreams of becoming an artist and marry local heartthrob, Salim. Ria aspires to become a professional stunt performer and will do anything to save her older sister.
Polite Society is a martial arts action comedy with women and feminism at its core.
Nida Manzoor wrote and directed the film, it is her feature film debut! If you love this discussion and the film, make sure you watch her amazing TV show, We Are Lady Parts.
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