Introducing Motherhacker
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Introducing Motherhacker

B1IntermediateNovember 15, 201912 min

Listen to the first episode of Gimlet's new scripted fiction podcast, Motherhacker. The series stars Carrie Coon, Pedro Pascal, Alan Cumming, Lucas Hedges, Tavi Gevinson, Rupert Friend, Alex Goldman, and more. Bridget’s life is a series of dropped calls. With a gift for gab, an ex-husband in rehab, and down to her last dollar, Bridget’s life takes a desperate turn when she starts vishing over the phone for a shady identity theft ring in order to support her family. Want to hear the rest of the story? Follow Motherhacker for free on Spotify to listen to the whole seas...

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Hello? The reason of this call is to inform you that IRS is filing a lawsuit against you. What was that? It was just a robocall. Mom, they're honking at us.

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The engine rattles if we go over forty-five. Can you please get your feet off my seat? There's no room. on the other side?

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Guys, come on. If you could go to any restaurant in the world, where would it be? Sure.

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