Ep. 24 Eshaan Akbar

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Ep. 24 Eshaan Akbar

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Feb 21, 2018

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Cariad talks to stand-up and writer Eshaan Akbar (So You Think You're Funny, BBC R4's The Now Show) about the passing of his mother in 2014. As ever they discuss grief, funerals + Costco.You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.
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Feb 21, 2018

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Funny people talking about death and grief, a podcast. Hosted by Cariad Lloyd.Podcast of the Year 2018 / Best Podcast ARIA 2018 / Rose D'or Nominee 2019You Are Not Alone Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast.

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