Sex, Swears, And Tennis Phenoms

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Sex, Swears, And Tennis Phenoms

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Jun 4, 2021

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In this very PG-13 episode, we discuss ransomware, Naomi Osaka, the viral bear-shoving video, sex, and a hefty handful of swear words. Proceed with caution!

P.S. Don't forget to register for Nerdette’s Virtual Book Society Event on Tuesday, June 8! Head to wbez.org/events for more info!

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Jun 4, 2021

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