🚨 Bit of a change! 🚨
As we explained last week, our contract with Wondery has been terminated – which means the ad support that kept this free feed alive has gone.
While we work out how to bring the free version of the pod back, for the next few weeks full episodes will only be available on Patreon.
👉 Join us here: patreon.com/distantpod
💸 Use the code ACD83 for 25% off your first subscription.
This week’s full episode is The Patreon Tapes 2: The Shower Seat — and just to be clear: The Patreon Tapes will NEVER be available for free anywhere.
Patreon has always been the main reason we’ve been able to make this show, and right now it’s the only way we can keep going. Thank you so much to everyone who already supports us — we couldn’t do this without you. ❤️
Other ways to support the pod
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