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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>Guest</strong></p><p>You can find Shelina and the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7bJc9it2ONk3Jvr1tOTssB?si=bb7bc03c378841b0" target="_blank">Double D20's Podcast on Spotify</a> and check them out over on <a href="https://mobile.x.com/doubled20s" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (never calling it X)<br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong><br /><a href="https://screenrant.com/reacher-show-neagley-not-touch-haphephobia-condition/" target="_blank"><strong>Reacher: Why Neagley Doesn't Like To Be Touched</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://readysteadycut.com/2022/02/04/reacher-season-1-why-is-frances-neagley-in-the-first-season-of-reacher-amazon-original-series/" target="_blank"><strong>Why is Frances Neagley in the First Season of Reacher?</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://gamerant.com/reacher-season-2-francis-neagley/#:~:text=Frances%20Neagley%20is%20first%20introduced,getting%20involved%20in%20the%20action" target="_blank"><strong>Reacher Season 2: Who is Frances Neagley?</strong></a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>Guest</strong></p><p>You can find Shelina and the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7bJc9it2ONk3Jvr1tOTssB?si=bb7bc03c378841b0" target="_blank">Double D20's Podcast on Spotify</a> and check them out over on <a href="https://mobile.x.com/doubled20s" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (never calling it X)<br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong><br /><a href="https://screenrant.com/reacher-show-neagley-not-touch-haphephobia-condition/" target="_blank"><strong>Reacher: Why Neagley Doesn't Like To Be Touched</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://readysteadycut.com/2022/02/04/reacher-season-1-why-is-frances-neagley-in-the-first-season-of-reacher-amazon-original-series/" target="_blank"><strong>Why is Frances Neagley in the First Season of Reacher?</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://gamerant.com/reacher-season-2-francis-neagley/#:~:text=Frances%20Neagley%20is%20first%20introduced,getting%20involved%20in%20the%20action" target="_blank"><strong>Reacher Season 2: Who is Frances Neagley?</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong><br /><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/" target="_blank"><strong>Barbie (2023)</strong></a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong><br /><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/" target="_blank"><strong>Barbie (2023)</strong></a></p>
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      <itunes:summary>This month we have a Bonus episode where Fonda and Alison&apos;s significant others talk about the Barbie movie! If you enjoyed how Fonda and Alison chatted about their opinions and feelings on the movie, perhaps this bonus episode will be for you!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This month we have a Bonus episode where Fonda and Alison&apos;s significant others talk about the Barbie movie! If you enjoyed how Fonda and Alison chatted about their opinions and feelings on the movie, perhaps this bonus episode will be for you!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>61 : Ladies Night - Barbie (2023)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong><br /><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/" target="_blank"><strong>Barbie (2023)</strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong><br /><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/" target="_blank"><strong>Barbie (2023)</strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:summary>This month Fonda and Alison talk about the 2023 movie of the year, the Barbie movie! It&apos;s a movie they&apos;ve been WAITING to talk about but both respectively needed to watch it 3-4 times before talking about it. Get your pink Birkenstocks, some tea, and listen to these two Barbie&apos;s tangent on about why it&apos;s a fun, GOOD movie and why it&apos;s flaws also make it fun to enjoy and watch.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>60 : Mayumi &amp; Raewyne - Duskwalker Brides</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Content Warnings</strong><br />Some themes and content discussed in this episode may not be for all listeners, please listen with caution if the following topics and themes are not for you:</p><ul><li>Explicit sexual themes and content</li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Content Warnings</strong><br />Some themes and content discussed in this episode may not be for all listeners, please listen with caution if the following topics and themes are not for you:</p><ul><li>Explicit sexual themes and content</li></ul>
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      <itunes:title>60 : Mayumi &amp; Raewyne - Duskwalker Brides</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Alison and Fonda sit down again to talk about the next two books in the Duskwalker Brides series by Opal Reyne, specifically talking about the two female leads Mayumi and Raewyne. Please read our episode notes as we have listed content warnings for listeners as there are some themes discussed that listeners should be aware of.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>59 : Lady Chirp Featherfowl</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://dimension20.fandom.com/wiki/A_Court_of_Fey_%26_Flowers" target="_blank"><strong>A Court of Fey and Flowers</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://dimension20.fandom.com/wiki/A_Court_of_Fey_%26_Flowers" target="_blank"><strong>A Court of Fey and Flowers</strong></a></p>
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      <title>58 : Reia &amp; Delora - Duskwalker Brides</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Content Warnings</strong><br />Some themes and content discussed in this episode may not be for all listeners, please listen with caution if the following topics and themes are not for you:</p><ul><li>Explicit sexual themes and content</li><li>Emotional Abuse</li><li>Physical Abuse</li><li>Fatphobia</li><li>Severe Depression & Suicidal Ideation</li><li>Mention of w*ndigo mythos</li></ul><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61208877-a-soul-to-keep" target="_blank"><strong>A Soul to Keep</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61927263-a-soul-to-heal" target="_blank"><strong>A Soul to Heal</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
      <link>https://the-wench-bench.simplecast.com/episodes/58-reia-delora-duskwalker-brides-Mg8ExkQu</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Content Warnings</strong><br />Some themes and content discussed in this episode may not be for all listeners, please listen with caution if the following topics and themes are not for you:</p><ul><li>Explicit sexual themes and content</li><li>Emotional Abuse</li><li>Physical Abuse</li><li>Fatphobia</li><li>Severe Depression & Suicidal Ideation</li><li>Mention of w*ndigo mythos</li></ul><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61208877-a-soul-to-keep" target="_blank"><strong>A Soul to Keep</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61927263-a-soul-to-heal" target="_blank"><strong>A Soul to Heal</strong></a></p>
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      <itunes:title>58 : Reia &amp; Delora - Duskwalker Brides</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Alison and Fonda talk about the first two books in the Duskwalker Brides series by Opal Reyne, specifically talking about the two female leads Reia and Delora. Please read our episode notes as we have listed content warnings for listeners as there are some themes discussed that listeners should be aware of.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>57 : Keeley Jones - Ted Lasso</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/" target="_blank">IMBD - Ted Lasso</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/" target="_blank">IMBD - Ted Lasso</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115963/" target="_blank"><strong>The Craft - IMBd</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13327038/" target="_blank">Do Revenge</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13327038/" target="_blank">Do Revenge</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.naominovik.com/uprooted/" target="_blank"><strong>Uprooted</strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Emily Thibert, Alison, Fonda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.naominovik.com/uprooted/" target="_blank"><strong>Uprooted</strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10919420/" target="_blank"><strong>Squid Game</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10919420/" target="_blank"><strong>Squid Game</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Patia_Por%27co" target="_blank"><strong>Patia Por'co</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Laerryn_Coramar-Seelie" target="_blank"><strong>Laerryn Coramar-Seelie</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 5 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show and rate us on Spotify! You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planeswalkers/elspeth-tirel" target="_blank"><strong>Elspeth Tirel -MTG</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance" target="_blank"><strong>Dragonlance</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://gizmodo.com/why-dragonlance-should-be-the-next-fantasy-film-franchi-" target="_blank"><strong>Why Dragonlance Should be the Next High Fantasy</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance" target="_blank"><strong>Dragonlance</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://gizmodo.com/why-dragonlance-should-be-the-next-fantasy-film-franchi-" target="_blank"><strong>Why Dragonlance Should be the Next High Fantasy</strong></a></p>
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Stay safe, and see you in 2022! 
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Stay safe, and see you in 2022!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0844441/" target="_blank"><strong>True Blood - IMBD</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://dimension20.fandom.com/wiki/Misfits_and_Magic" target="_blank"><strong>Misfits & Magic</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://dimension20.fandom.com/wiki/Misfits_and_Magic" target="_blank"><strong>Misfits & Magic</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0844441/" target="_blank"><strong>True Blood - IMBD</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0844441/" target="_blank"><strong>True Blood - IMBD</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7520794/" target="_blank"><strong>Russian Doll - IMBD</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda, Joe)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj12d-shq7H2g55WNePGOA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7520794/" target="_blank"><strong>Russian Doll - IMBD</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8368408/" target="_blank"><strong>Gunpowder Milkshake</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8368408/" target="_blank"><strong>Gunpowder Milkshake</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/" target="_blank"><strong>IMBD - Wicked</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://oz.fandom.com/wiki/Wicked_(musical)" target="_blank"><strong>Wicked</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8050756/" target="_blank">The Owl House</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 5 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8050756/" target="_blank">The Owl House</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Nick, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://judgedredd.fandom.com/wiki/Cassandra_Anderson" target="_blank"><strong>Cassandra Anderson</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_AD_(comics)" target="_blank"><strong>2000 AD Comics </strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 8 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://rickriordan.com/series/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians/" target="_blank"><strong>Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Books</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://rickriordan.com/series/the-heroes-of-olympus/" target="_blank"><strong>Heroes of Olympus - Books</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Annabeth_Chase" target="_blank"><strong>Annabeth Chase - Riordan Wiki</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250494/" target="_blank"><strong>Legally Blonde (2001)</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250494/" target="_blank"><strong>Legally Blonde (2001)</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Deep_Space_Nine" target="_blank"><strong>Star Trek - Deep Space 9</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Kira_Nerys" target="_blank"><strong>Kira Nerys</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://kingdomhearts.fandom.com/wiki/Aqua">“Aqua.” <i>Kingdom Hearts Wiki</i>, kingdomhearts.fandom.com/wiki/Aqua. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.psu.com/news/kingdom-hearts-chronological-order-timeline-explained/.">November 27, Mark Kriska /, and 2020. “Kingdom Hearts Chronological Order: Timeline Explained for All Games.” <i>PlayStation Universe</i>, www.psu.com/news/kingdom-hearts-chronological-order-timeline-explained/. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 2 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-pro"><strong>Image Comics - The Pro</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pro_(comics)" target="_blank"><strong>The Pro (comics)</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_in_other_media">Rogue in other media</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_(Marvel_Comics)">Rogue</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_in_other_media">Rogue in other media</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_(Marvel_Comics)">Rogue</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0119698/" target="_blank"><strong>Princess Mononoke - IMBD</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/Princess_Mononoke" target="_blank"><strong>Princess Mononoke </strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0119698/" target="_blank"><strong>Princess Mononoke - IMBD</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/Princess_Mononoke" target="_blank"><strong>Princess Mononoke </strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://thedragonprince.com/world/" target="_blank"><strong>The World of the Dragon Prince</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://dragonprince.fandom.com/wiki/Amaya" target="_blank"><strong>General Amaya</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/21/17886948/dragon-prince-netflix-sign-language-amaya" target="_blank"><strong>How the Dragon Prince Carefully Handled General Amaya's Deafness</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 7 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://thedragonprince.com/world/" target="_blank"><strong>The World of the Dragon Prince</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://dragonprince.fandom.com/wiki/Amaya" target="_blank"><strong>General Amaya</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/21/17886948/dragon-prince-netflix-sign-language-amaya" target="_blank"><strong>How the Dragon Prince Carefully Handled General Amaya's Deafness</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Keyleth" target="_blank"><strong>Keyleth</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Ashari" target="_blank"><strong>Ashari</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://critrole.com/members/marisha-ray/" target="_blank"><strong>Marisha Ray -Critical Role</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4065482/" target="_blank"><strong>Marisha Ray - IMBD</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/i6UxCDopt-U" target="_blank"><strong>Between the Sheets: Marisha Ray</strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison, Finn Ceries)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Keyleth" target="_blank"><strong>Keyleth</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Ashari" target="_blank"><strong>Ashari</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://critrole.com/members/marisha-ray/" target="_blank"><strong>Marisha Ray -Critical Role</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4065482/" target="_blank"><strong>Marisha Ray - IMBD</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/i6UxCDopt-U" target="_blank"><strong>Between the Sheets: Marisha Ray</strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <title>25 : The Ladies of Letterkenny</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4647692/" target="_blank"><strong>Letterkenny</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4647692/" target="_blank"><strong>Letterkenny</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planeswalkers/arlinn-kord" target="_blank"><strong>Arlinn Kord - MTG</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/story/planeswalkers/arlinn-kord" target="_blank"><strong>Arlinn Kord - MTG</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Kim_Possible_(character)" target="_blank"><strong>Kim Possible </strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0278866/" target="_blank"><strong>IMBD - Kim Possible</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170930035835/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-87936902.html" target="_blank">The Kim Possible Dream , Can Cartoons Be Judged Not by Their Sex, but by Their Characters</a></p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170930084020/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-87057687.html" target="_blank">Girl-Power Cartoon 'Kim Possible Debuts on Disney Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://kimpossible.fandom.com/wiki/Animology_Test" target="_blank"><strong>Animology Test</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/story" target="_blank"><strong>MAGIC STORY | MAGIC : The Gathering</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom_Eve" target="_blank"><strong>Atom Eve - Wiki</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://imagecomics.fandom.com/wiki/Samantha_Eve_Wilkins" target="_blank"><strong>Samantha Eve Wilkins - Image Comics</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom_Eve" target="_blank"><strong>Atom Eve - Wiki</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://imagecomics.fandom.com/wiki/Samantha_Eve_Wilkins" target="_blank"><strong>Samantha Eve Wilkins - Image Comics</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.marvel.com/characters/shuri" target="_blank"><strong>Shuri - Marvel</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.marvel.com/characters/shuri" target="_blank"><strong>Shuri - Marvel</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2020 17:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=152865" target="_blank"><strong>Kanojo ni Naritai Kimi to Boku - Listing</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=152865" target="_blank"><strong>Kanojo ni Naritai Kimi to Boku - Listing</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2020 20:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/legend-medusa-and-gorgons-002773" target="_blank">The Real Story of Medusa: Protective Powers From a Snake-Haired Gorgon</a></p><p><a href="https://mythology.wikia.org/wiki/Medusa" target="_blank">Medusa</a></p><p><a href="https://hyperallergic.com/432102/dangerous-beauty-medusa-in-classical-art-metropolitan-museum/" target="_blank">The Beauty and Horror of Medusa, an Enduring Symbol of Women’s Power</a></p><p><a href="https://inthehorizon.co/magazine/customs/the-timeless-myth-of-medusa/" target="_blank">Medusa, a Hint of Feminism</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/medusa-turn-patriarchy-into-stone" target="_blank">Medusa Turn Patriarchy Into Stone</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://thequeerness.com/2017/03/17/in-defence-of-dragon-ages-sera/">Kath Rella (March 17, 2017). "In Defence of Dragon Age's Sera". The Queerness. Retrieved February 27, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/women-and-video-game-modding/">Bridget Whelan; Matthew Wilhelm Kapell, eds. (January 24, 2020). Women and Video Game Modding: Essays on Gender and the Digital Community. McFarland. ISBN 97814-7661-878-4.</a></p><p><a href="https://kotaku.com/the-most-irritating-character-in-dragon-age-inquisitio-1823736988">Gita Jackson (18 November 2019). "The Most Irritating Character In Dragon Age: Inquisition". Kotaku. Retrieved February 24, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://gamecrate.com/5-reasons-sera-best-character-dragon-age-inquisition/9431">Nicholas Scibetta (November 24, 2014). "5 reasons Sera is the best character in Dragon Age: Inquisition". GameCrate. Retrieved February 27, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mcvuk.com/development-news/developing-queer-characters-how-we-can-do-better/"> "Developing queer characters – How we can do better". MCV/Develop. January 26, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/14/dragon-age-inquisition-broke-my-heart">Kat Brewster (11 December 2018). "Dragon Age: Inquisition Broke My Heart (And why that's a good thing.)". IGN. Retrieved February 24, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://hardcoregamer.com/2014/12/28/best-of-2014-day-six-character-strategy-adventure-sports/126286/">"Best of 2014 – Day Six: Character, Strategy, Adventure, Sports". Hardcore Gamer. December 27, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.engadget.com/gallery/favorite-new-characters-of-2014/">"Favorite New Characters of 2014". Engadget. Retrieved February 20, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.polygon.com/2014/12/29/7451699/2014-best-women-characters-dragon-age-alien"> Danielle Riendeau (December 29, 2014). "2014 in review: the year women characters ruled". Polygon. Retrieved February 27, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.glaad.org/blog/2014s-most-intriguing-lgbt-characters"> Matt Kane (December 22, 2014). "2014's Most Intriguing LGBT Characters". GLAAD. Retrieved February 24, 2020.</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://thequeerness.com/2017/03/17/in-defence-of-dragon-ages-sera/">Kath Rella (March 17, 2017). "In Defence of Dragon Age's Sera". The Queerness. Retrieved February 27, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/women-and-video-game-modding/">Bridget Whelan; Matthew Wilhelm Kapell, eds. (January 24, 2020). Women and Video Game Modding: Essays on Gender and the Digital Community. McFarland. ISBN 97814-7661-878-4.</a></p><p><a href="https://kotaku.com/the-most-irritating-character-in-dragon-age-inquisitio-1823736988">Gita Jackson (18 November 2019). "The Most Irritating Character In Dragon Age: Inquisition". Kotaku. Retrieved February 24, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://gamecrate.com/5-reasons-sera-best-character-dragon-age-inquisition/9431">Nicholas Scibetta (November 24, 2014). "5 reasons Sera is the best character in Dragon Age: Inquisition". GameCrate. Retrieved February 27, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mcvuk.com/development-news/developing-queer-characters-how-we-can-do-better/"> "Developing queer characters – How we can do better". MCV/Develop. January 26, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/14/dragon-age-inquisition-broke-my-heart">Kat Brewster (11 December 2018). "Dragon Age: Inquisition Broke My Heart (And why that's a good thing.)". IGN. Retrieved February 24, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://hardcoregamer.com/2014/12/28/best-of-2014-day-six-character-strategy-adventure-sports/126286/">"Best of 2014 – Day Six: Character, Strategy, Adventure, Sports". Hardcore Gamer. December 27, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.engadget.com/gallery/favorite-new-characters-of-2014/">"Favorite New Characters of 2014". Engadget. Retrieved February 20, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.polygon.com/2014/12/29/7451699/2014-best-women-characters-dragon-age-alien"> Danielle Riendeau (December 29, 2014). "2014 in review: the year women characters ruled". Polygon. Retrieved February 27, 2020.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.glaad.org/blog/2014s-most-intriguing-lgbt-characters"> Matt Kane (December 22, 2014). "2014's Most Intriguing LGBT Characters". GLAAD. Retrieved February 24, 2020.</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708424/trivia?ref_=tt_trv_trv"><strong>TV Show: Star Trek</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_X" target="_blank"><strong>Star Trek: Episode - Charlie X</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Nyota_Uhura" target="_blank">Nyota Uhura</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2020 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708424/trivia?ref_=tt_trv_trv"><strong>TV Show: Star Trek</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_X" target="_blank"><strong>Star Trek: Episode - Charlie X</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Nyota_Uhura" target="_blank">Nyota Uhura</a></p><p> </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><i>The Coronation.” The Legend of Korra – Book Four: Balance. Writ. Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Nickelodeon, 2014. DVD</i></p><p><a href="https://www.cbr.com/legend-of-korra-kuvira-backstory-tears/" target="_blank">Kuvira: Backstory Tears</a></p><p><a href="https://the-artifice.com/the-legend-of-korra-villains/" target="_blank">The Artifice: Legend of Korra Villains</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda)</author>
      <link>https://the-wench-bench.simplecast.com/episodes/14-kuvira-legend-of-korra-RPdL4iy1</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><i>The Coronation.” The Legend of Korra – Book Four: Balance. Writ. Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Nickelodeon, 2014. DVD</i></p><p><a href="https://www.cbr.com/legend-of-korra-kuvira-backstory-tears/" target="_blank">Kuvira: Backstory Tears</a></p><p><a href="https://the-artifice.com/the-legend-of-korra-villains/" target="_blank">The Artifice: Legend of Korra Villains</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max:_Fury_Road" target="_blank"><strong>Mad Max: Fury Road </strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392190/trivia?ref_=tt_trv_trv"><strong>IMBD - Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperator_Furiosa" target="_blank"><strong>Imperator Furiosa</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://madmax.fandom.com/wiki/Immortan_Joe%27s_Wives"><strong>Immortan Joe's Wives</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Aug 2020 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Alison, Fonda)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max:_Fury_Road" target="_blank"><strong>Mad Max: Fury Road </strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392190/trivia?ref_=tt_trv_trv"><strong>IMBD - Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperator_Furiosa" target="_blank"><strong>Imperator Furiosa</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://madmax.fandom.com/wiki/Immortan_Joe%27s_Wives"><strong>Immortan Joe's Wives</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Pond" target="_blank"><strong>Amy Pond</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.tor.com/2010/12/23/moffats-women-amy-pond/" target="_blank"><strong>Moffats Women - Amy Pond</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2012/aug/31/doctor-who-farewell-amy-ponds" target="_blank"><strong>Doctor Who - Farewell Amy Pond</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who-the-evolution-of-amy-pond-2/" target="_blank"><strong>The Evolution of Amy Pond</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-amy-pond-greatest-companion/" target="_blank"><strong>Amy Pond - Greatest Doctor Who Companion</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Pond" target="_blank"><strong>Amy Pond</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.tor.com/2010/12/23/moffats-women-amy-pond/" target="_blank"><strong>Moffats Women - Amy Pond</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2012/aug/31/doctor-who-farewell-amy-ponds" target="_blank"><strong>Doctor Who - Farewell Amy Pond</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who-the-evolution-of-amy-pond-2/" target="_blank"><strong>The Evolution of Amy Pond</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-amy-pond-greatest-companion/" target="_blank"><strong>Amy Pond - Greatest Doctor Who Companion</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Jane_Foster_(Earth-616)" target="_blank">Jane Foster</a></p><p><a href="https://www.newsarama.com/47074-natalie-portman-explains-jane-foster-s-thor-ragnarok-absence-and-love-thunder-return.html" target="_blank">Natalie Portman: Thor Love & Thunder</a></p><p><a href="https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/looking-back-on-jane-fosters-epic-run-as-thor" target="_blank">Syfy: Looking Back on Jane Fosters Epic Run as Thor</a></p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/thor-4-love-and-thunder-details-information-2020-3#taika-waititi-will-return-as-the-films-director-in-addition-to-once-again-playing-korg-1" target="_blank">Thor Love and Thunder: Insider Details and Information</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/118/1183695p1.html">Thomas, Lucas M. (July 11, 2011). "Six Things You Didn't Know About Metroid's Samus Aran". IGN. Retrieved February 24,2009.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.smashbros.com/wiiu-3ds/en-au/characters/zerosuit_samus.html">"Zero Suit Samus". Super Smash Bros. 4 Official Site. Retrieved April 9, 2014.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/player/12352.html">"Top Ten Women of Gaming". GameTrailers. August 11, 2006. Retrieved February 25, 2009</a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ronda-rousey-interview-ive-always-wanted-to-be-sam/1100-6434942/">Rousey, Ronda (February 19, 2016). "Ronda Rousey Interview: "I've Always Wanted to Be Samus"". GameSpot (Interview). Interviewed by Mat Paget. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on February 24, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/08/talking_point_a_history_of_the_sexualisation_of_samus">Nintendo Life. (2014, August 21). Talking Point: A History of the Sexualisation of Samus.</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><strong>Star Wars: Captain Phasma, 4 Issue Mini-Series; September 2017</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Phasma" target="_blank"><strong>Captain Phasma</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/characters/nm3729225" target="_blank">Captain Phasma - Gwendoline Christie</a></p><p><a href="https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Phasma" target="_blank">Phasma</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2020 17:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><strong>Star Wars: Captain Phasma, 4 Issue Mini-Series; September 2017</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Phasma" target="_blank"><strong>Captain Phasma</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/characters/nm3729225" target="_blank">Captain Phasma - Gwendoline Christie</a></p><p><a href="https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Phasma" target="_blank">Phasma</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto" target="_blank"><strong>NARUTO</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Naruto:_Shippuden_episodes" target="_blank"><strong>NARUTO SHIPPUDEN</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Hinata_Hy%C5%ABga" target="_blank"><strong>Hinata Hyūga</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://boruto.fandom.com/wiki/Hinata_Uzumaki" target="_blank"><strong>Hinata Uzumaki </strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2020 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto" target="_blank"><strong>NARUTO</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Naruto:_Shippuden_episodes" target="_blank"><strong>NARUTO SHIPPUDEN</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Hinata_Hy%C5%ABga" target="_blank"><strong>Hinata Hyūga</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://boruto.fandom.com/wiki/Hinata_Uzumaki" target="_blank"><strong>Hinata Uzumaki </strong></a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 18:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preacher_(comics)" target="_blank">Preacher</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/preacher-1995/absolute-preacher-vol-1" target="_blank">ABSOLUTE PREACHER </a></p><p><a href="https://preacher.fandom.com/wiki/Tulip_O%27Hare" target="_blank">Tulip O'Hare</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/12/20/the-25-best-vertigo-books?page=5" target="_blank">Best Vertigo Comics</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2020 17:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090605/" target="_blank"><strong>Aliens</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://avp.fandom.com/wiki/Ellen_Ripley" target="_blank"><strong>Ellen Ripley </strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/06/female-characters-written-for-men" target="_blank"><strong>8 Great Female Roles That Were Originally Written for Men - Joanna Robinson </strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.dccomics.com/characters/starfire">DC Characters - Starfire</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cbr.com/titans-tv-starfire-code-name/">Melrose, Kevin (December 1, 2018). "Titans: Starfire Finally Receives Her Code Name". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 2, 2018.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.tv.com/shows/teen-titans/">Teen Titans</a></p><p><a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Koriand%27r_(New_Earth)/Appearances">Starfire - Comic Book appearances</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2020 17:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.dccomics.com/characters/starfire">DC Characters - Starfire</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cbr.com/titans-tv-starfire-code-name/">Melrose, Kevin (December 1, 2018). "Titans: Starfire Finally Receives Her Code Name". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 2, 2018.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.tv.com/shows/teen-titans/">Teen Titans</a></p><p><a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Koriand%27r_(New_Earth)/Appearances">Starfire - Comic Book appearances</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you like The Wench Bench, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2175433919216885/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wenchbenchpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and review us on Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wenchbenchpod" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, Q&A content, have a movie night alongside us, and much more! To read up on us or send us a note, just head over to <a href="https://wenchbenchpod.ca/" target="_blank">wenchbenchpod.ca</a><br /><br /><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Wench Bench was created by <a href="https://twitter.com/Alison_Marie_44" target="_blank">Alison Klie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/easyminds" target="_blank">Fonda Shatula</a>. All the artwork for the show was created by the lovely <a href="https://twitter.com/wereville" target="_blank">Tessa Joyce Riecken</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Citations:</strong></p><ol><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120762/"><strong>IMDB - Mulan 1998</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulan_(1998_film)"><strong>Wikipedia Article</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hua_Mulan"><strong>Hua Mulan</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/ballad-hua-mulan-legendary-warrior-woman-who-brought-hope-china-005084"><strong>hHistory- Famous People: Hua Mulan- Legendary Warrior Woman</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-real-story-of-mulan"><strong>The Real Story of Mulan</strong></a></li></ol>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>wenchbenchpod@gmail.com (Fonda, Alison)</author>
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