Episode 42- Ladies Who Won't Put a Spell on You - Curses, the Chicago Cubs, and More!

In this week’s episode, Lindsay touches on everyone’s favorite misunderstood dark magic: Curses. As the Black Girl Magic is sipped, the ladies lament about high school reunions, reinvent trademarking, and call upon the power of Etsy witches. So grab your favorite sparkling brut, and don’t add to the curse counter, Ladies Who Won’t Put a Spell on You will be sure to have you watching your lungs and liver in no time.

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