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Get A Grip with Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison

Embrace That Midlife Crisis!

Season 2026, Ep. 65
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The Gagglers are rebranding the midlife crisis as Angela and Vicky hear from ladies who are buying sporty cars, starting PhDs, writing novels and finally putting themselves first after years of caring for everyone else. 👏

Angela and Vicky are taking Get A Grip to the big stage! Expect feminine rage, big laughs and plenty of bra-swinging chaos. Tickets on sale now: https://crossedwires.live/podcast/get-a-grip


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