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Ep17: Esther Manito

Season 2, Ep. 17

The comedian and podcaster joins Vix and guest co-host Andrew O'Neill to discuss wedding venues, underwhelming kitchens and shower shoes amongst other inadvisable purchases.


Plus she reveals her biggest ever rip off...and they might not appreciate it when they grow up...

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