Show Notes
Last week we posted Sharon Houston's hilarious and beloved old Strangers story And Justice for All? and this week we're following up with Sharon to see what she's up to now....which turned out to be a lot of different things.
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This episode makes a brief reference to suicide and suicidal ideation. If anyone is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, you can find help by calling or texting 988 in the US.
Big thanks to Sharon Houston for letting us rerun her original Strangers story last week, and for doing this follow-up with me, and for showing me around Chinatown on Sunday and taking me dancing tomorrow night (follow us on the above platforms to see those photos!). Sharon is a comedian, actress, content creator, producer, writer, social media consultant, and property manager. She continues to create and innovate and you can follow her on Instagram, TikTok and across all platforms as @goforsharon.
Thanks to our production team: Heather Kitching, Aviva Barry, Jen Alevizos, and of course my Associate Producer Vix Jensen, who is my indispensable partner in the daily ups and downs here at the podcast factory, and thanks to my partner in life and also on the show, Paul Dreux Smith, who makes the music and mixes and is also my main squeeze and my true love.
Our new regular post day is Thursday, and we’ll be back in a week with one of the most beloved Strangers stories of all time.
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