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Asking For It

Author: CBC and Mermaid Palace

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A queer contemporary take of the Goldilocks tale: about love, music, and breaking the cycle of abuse. Goldie escapes a chaotic childhood only to go from a partner who starves her of love to a partner who nearly drowns her in it, before learning to be just right on her own. From CBC Podcasts and Mermaid Palace. Produced by award-winning podcast creator Kaitlin Prest featuring writer/director Drew Denny.

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Welcome to your digital stage, where bold theatre meets cutting-edge audio drama. Each episode of PlayME draws you into captivating stories brought to life by top actors, acclaimed writers, and cinematic sound design that places you at the center of the action. More episodes of PlayME are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/iiiaikfc
EP. 2: Too Little

EP. 2: Too Little

2020-02-2430:272

Abuse that is invisible but still leaves a mark “What would you say if I told you a MAN was doing these things to me?” Listen to the podcast's original soundtrack: http://bit.ly/HIPSforAFI
EP. 3: Three Bears

EP. 3: Three Bears

2020-02-2433:411

Inside the mind of an abuser “Why tell a lie when you’ve found the real thing?” Listen to the podcast's original soundtrack: http://bit.ly/HIPSforAFI
Internalized Misogyny and Intergenerational Trauma “Dangit! I’m still alive?” Listen to the podcast's original soundtrack: http://bit.ly/HIPSforAFI
EP. 5: Too Much

EP. 5: Too Much

2020-02-2452:013

Intimate partner violence “Never in all my years of playing dress-up, of scissoring my Barbies, of pretending to marry my dog, did I ever imagine I would grow up to stare into the eyes of my beloved and say: ‘Can you please stop pointing the gun at me?’” Listen to the podcast's original soundtrack: http://bit.ly/HIPSforAFI
EP. 6: Enough!

EP. 6: Enough!

2020-02-2427:532

Mothering your Mother The Sisterhood of Cracked Ribs and a Pupil Full of Loaded Gun Listen to the podcast's original soundtrack: http://bit.ly/HIPSforAFI
EP. 7: Escape

EP. 7: Escape

2020-02-2437:311

Seven times “I heard it takes people like seven times to leave their abuser so I’m hoping you can help me. I can’t … I can’t do this seven times.” Dr. Dar: “Seven times is the average. It could take more than that.” Listen to the podcast's original soundtrack: http://bit.ly/HIPSforAFI
EP. 1: Meet Goldie

EP. 1: Meet Goldie

2020-02-2425:487

The cycle begins “Everyone feels the same way when we fall in love, right? But what if I’m a puzzle piece so misshapen that when I find my perfect match... it’s a disaster. Dangerous even?” Listen to the podcast's original soundtrack: http://bit.ly/HIPSforAFI
Asking For It: Trailer

Asking For It: Trailer

2020-02-0602:111

How did Goldie get here? She fell in love.
Comments (6)

Robin H

Seems interesting, but the sound design makes the dialogue unintelligible half the time, which makes it difficult to follow the story.

Jul 17th
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Heather YyY

In all honesty, this podcast sat in my library completely untouched for the longest time. When I finally decided to commit to listening to it I binged the entire thing at once. All I can say is WOW. Surprisingly made me feel emotional. I really like what they’re trying to get across and the issues they try to bring awareness to in relationships; domestic violence/abuse. It’s hard not to get alittle frustrated with Goldie, but at the same time a lot of men and women face these issues everyday and it’s a very sad situation. All in all, I loved it. It’s heavy, but the work put into it definetly shows and I would recommend it.

Mar 15th
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James Henry Maring

Peace peace perfect peace

Feb 4th
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Arian Asefzadeh

this was very interesting.

Dec 9th
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G DeA

So so sooooo very happy to see another Kaitlin Prest series. I loved The Shadows and cannot wait to start this... Kaitlin, please keep writing and producing you are the best contemporary storyteller!

Apr 24th
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Freeman Fields

this was VERY well done and truly DESERVES to be awarded, SERIOUSLY!!

Mar 2nd
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