John is playing a game, Alison is in New Zealand, and Liz’s head is on fire.

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Content warnings this episode: Privilege (letters of comment), carbon emissions (GUFF), grant applications (picks)

• Letters of comment

• Dave Mansfield

• Congratulations to Hugo, Girl!

• Being our designated Hugo acceptor

• It goes from Australasia to Europe (and vice versa)

• Australasia

• John: Don’t Play This Game (play the demo)

• Cover art: “Birds” by España Sheriff

• Alt text: A kakapo, a kiwi and a SIAMESE FIREBACK just chilling out. They look a bit like John, Alison and Liz. The words “Octothorpe 95” adorn the top of the cover.