# Episode 18: America 250(ish), Eurovision and the Bottom of the Barrel

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Podcast: [Cultural Threeway](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cultural-threeway-6302847)
Published: 2026-05-19T15:01:01+00:00
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The Bitches With Beards are facing a week that is dryer than a nun’s knickers. Daniel chats about Kim Kardashian failing the Bar, Ralph Lauren goes postal and what we’re doing for America 250. Max discusses Bridgerton’s speedier return, Meg Stalter screams Oh Mary and the Eurovision Song Contest. So let us fetch you a drink, make yourself comfortable, and we can get this party started. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA HERE… https://linktr.ee/bitcheswithbeards?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=171e3794-bb8e-4814-b532-b6553b16d155

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