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That’s Ridiculous - Joe McElderry & Grandma Hilda

Wacky Backy and Simping Karens

Season 2, Ep. 3

In this delightfully unpredictable episode, Joe and Grandma Hilda take listeners on a wild ride from sequins to surveillance. Hilda is baffled by Big Brother and they unearth some hilarious tales of herb loving house guests and hotel mishaps. This week’s Help Me Hilda covers awkward financial dilemmas and Hilda shares her thoughts on tipping. Joe cracks up during Word of the Week and Hilda has pasta on the brain for her Words of Wisdom!

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