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LAST CHRISTMAS: The life and death of George Michael

Season 5, Ep. 52

On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, Geordie & Michelle look at a celebrity Christmas death while celebrating the life of George Michael...


On the 25th of December, 2016, the world woke up to Christmas presents under the tree, Elf on the Shelf and the news that music icon George Michael had died. So this week, Michelle lovingly pays tribute to the life and musical legacy of George Michael - brilliant singer, beautiful soul and the guy with the best blow dry in the business. In this Gawn Too Soon episode, Michelle goes back to when George first met Andrew Ridgely, the Wham! days, the Faith period, his DUIs and misdemeanours, getting outed, his philanthropy and his untimely death at just 53 years of age.


So pop on your headphones, grab a brown lemonade and join Geordie & Michelle for this week’s episode, plus chit-chat about the dog-walking WhatsApp, Geordie's new pet, the Boxing Day tsunami and more, only on Eavesdroppin’ podcast. And remember, wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin’!

 

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