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Brooke and the Ex-Friend

Season 5, Ep. 19

This week we have a returning guest in freelance radio producer and presenter Brooke Seychell into the studio to bring us our very first 'breaking up with a friend' story. We explore the nebulous realm of friendship and what it can mean to be a good and bad friend this week on Ghosts of Boyfriends Past. Have you ever had to split up with a mate? Was it as difficult as going through a romantic break up?

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