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People Who Play

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Fun doesn't find you in adulthood. But you can find it. Weekly essays, observations and a podcast for adults who refuse to be boring.

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  • Notes, hot takes and a monthly taster episode of the People Who Play podcast

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  • The full weekly podcast plus weekly essays and occasional curated recommends

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  • £35 a year
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About Emma Worrollo

Fun doesn’t just find you in adulthood. I write about going to find it.

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