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Catch Up with James Kavanagh and William Murray

Season 1, Ep. 183

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This week I catch up with James Kavanagh and William Murray about their new podcast and how things are going as they make the transition from city to rural life. We talk about whether they'll survive a winter, and William shares the most beautiful story of connecting to his mother via their new home.


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