Hello Crushos,

here is a joyous chat with the lovely Allusionist, Helen Zaltzman. We had such a wide ranging chat - from youthful crushes that lasted years, to Judy Blume's bluest YA novel Forever, and the love of - well I would say a man in uniform, but I think Detective Inspector Morse is in plain clothes so that doesn't quite work. Let's just say, a man with a badge...

And if you like badges (segue!) look out for tickets for the two live events we have coming up.

On 12th August we're doing a crossover event with The Guilty Feminist:

https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-6/

And on the 15th September, we've got a live recording at The London Podcast Festival.

https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/crushed-by-margaret-cabourn-smith/

Do come along - badges for everyone!

Helen is of course podcasting royalty, but if you haven't heard The Allusionist before do check it out. It's one of my absolute favourite series, and you'll never hear a duff episode. They're all good.

https://pod.fo/e/17c871

Do come and find us on Substack if you'd like occasional bits of behind the scenes silliness, and you can tweet at us, as long as the little bird lives, @crushedbymcs or see photos from recordings on Instagram on the same handle.

Come join us! It's not a cult. Not yet anyway.

Love you!

Margaret x

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