Love and Luck

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Hi everyone, Erin Kyan here. I’m the creator of Love and Luck, and I’m afraid I come with some sad news.

COVID19 has had an immense effect on everyone, in so many ways. No one is unaffected, and …

The Best of Luck Bar is self isolating during the pandemic. Jason and Kane have a lot of extra time to spend together, and are trying to keep their …

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While we work on Season 3, we thought that you might want to check out the two other fiction podcasts that we make!

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Kane, Jason, Ricardo and Helen chronicle their experiences at the beach, and Julie prepares for Kane’s arrival.----

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Kane, Jason, Ricardo and Helen join forces at St Kilda Beach.

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Kane, Jason, Ricardo and Helen all want to test their limits with magic. They aren’t really sure how, but they know they want to try.

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Helen freaks out when she realizes what she’s able to do, and Ricardo has a theory about where the magic comes from.

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Helen begins to wonder about her experiences, and if perhaps the boys are right about magic being involved. Julie receives some shattering news.

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Jason, Maggie, and Julie all grapple in their own ways with what it means to have grown up with family trauma.

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Jason’s back in Wangaratta for Maggie’s baby shower, which does not go as planned. Unfortunately, Julie’s also had to deal with problematic families.

Ricardo is struggling with CJ not knowing about magic.

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Storm has written a song for her girlfriends.

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Something has changed for Ricardo.

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It’s Jason and Kane’s anniversary and they celebrate by the beach… where Kane has a strange experience.

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Kane works to conquer his fear of fairy lights, and Helen makes it easier with some magic.

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It’s Kane’s birthday, and Jason makes sure to plan a low key celebration.

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CJ and Ricardo bring home the finest new addition to the Best of Luck Bar!

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It’s Helen’s birthday and the Best of Luck is ready to celebrate in style!

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Jason and Kane get to work towards convincing the real estate agent to let them keep a pet on premises, and Kane discovers the same thing that Julie …

Ricardo’s PTSD is causing him trouble, and he’s worried CJ can’t handle it.

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Jason comforts Victor after his mother’s rejection, and Julie has some thoughts on forgiveness.

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Victor’s mother says she wants to make peace. But does she, really?

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Jason and Storm head out for a night of clubbing.

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Storm whisks Helen away for a romantic evening.

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Maggie makes Kane feel more a part of Jason’s family, and Ricardo is trying to figure out what causes magic.

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Helen and Mira reflect on their relationships, and Julie discovers a new power.

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Everyone calls to leave support and love for Jason.

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Maggie tries to protect Jason from their parents’ cruelty, and Julie muses on her fears of motherhood.

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Kane always heard people say his mother was a witch, but now it seems it was true. By why didn’t she ever tell him?

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Everyone is forging paths in their relationships, and making sure they’re good ones. And the strange happenings mentioned in Julie’s tapes just keep …

Maggie has big news and Jason is both happy and freaked out about it! Meanwhile, Mira gets up the courage to ask Storm out. And unfortunately, …

Kane is at the centre of a complicated web of crushes and romance. Can he find a solution to help everyone?

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There’s a lot going on at the Best of Luck. Mira’s moving on, and Victor’s trying to give back as much as he received.

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Something very nice happens for Helen.

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It’s Jason’s birthday, and it’s being celebrated in true Jason style.

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Kane is overwhelmed by feeling so connected to his mother again. Julie talks more about her life and relationships.

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A cassette player has been sourced, and so now all Kane needs to do is start listening. But what will it be like to hear the voice of his …

Kane learns that his mother recorded cassette tapes that he never knew about, and Priya sends them on their way.

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Maggie’s wedding is lovely, but Jason is left feeling hurt by their parents. Back at home, Michael and Ricardo commiserate on the scars left in them by what they went through.

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Jason and Kane are off to the country, while Victor and Michael hold down the fort at home.

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A new customer to the Best of Luck immediately becomes Jason’s best friend.

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Jason’s sister’s wedding invitation arrives in the mail! Meanwhile, Mira and Ricardo make room in their lives to move on.

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Kane, Jason and Ricardo try to talk to Helen about magic, but she doesn’t believe she’s doing anything unusual.

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Kane and Jason are trying to adjust to someone knowing about their magic powers. Meanwhile, Helen is helping Mira bounce back from her breakup.

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Ricardo’s been having trouble sleeping, so Kane and Jason do their best to help.

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Kane and Jason make sure to touch base with Sarah so that she knows they still love her too.

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Mira returns to the Best of Luck after she and Sarah have broken up. She is welcomed back with love, and Kane and Jason reminisce about their own …

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CJ asks Ricardo out, but he’s worried about what his PTSD might do to any possible relationship.

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It’s party time! Everyone’s celebrating Victor and Michael’s new apartment, and there are many drunk voicemails to be left.

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Everyone is changed after everything that’s happened. But that’s okay. It’s normal, and healing will come.

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Magic is a touchy issue after everything that’s happened, and Jason and Kane try to find a way forward that’s gentle on them both.

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Ricardo grapples with what he’s been through, and how it’s changed him.

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Things are changing, people are moving, and Kane’s a little anxious about it all.

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It’s Pat’s birthday, and Jason needs help getting ready for it. Will help from Kane be enough to make a cake that’s not a disaster?

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Kane and Jason are safe, and return to the Best of Luck Bar. The attacks have been ended, and the community can now begin to heal.

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Jason and Kane go homophobe hunting. But is that even a good idea? What will they do if they find them?

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Ricardo is discharged from hospital, but before anyone can celebrate, another attack pushes Kane over the edge of his pacifism.

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Eileen arrives at the bar, Jason is still at the hospital with Ricardo, and the question of how to deal with the escalation of violence is heavy in …

Jason calls Eileen to see if anything she knows can help them put a stop to the hate crimes.

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Another gay bashing leaves a man bleeding on the Best of Luck Bar’s doorstop. Jason gets him to the hospital and stays with him there to support him.

Repairs on the Best of Luck’s facade are in progress, and Kane finds himself wearing a little thin trying to look after everyone and care for his own anxiety at the same time. But we’re all in this together, and …

The homophobic posters are back, and the boys do their best to soothe their customers. Kane organizes a quick urban getaway as a belated anniversary …

Kane tries out his magic as a sleep aid, construction on the bar’s new bedroom continues, and Kane and Jason celebrate their second anniversary.

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With the arrival of a boarder who uses a wheelchair, Kane and Jason realize they dropped the ball on accessibility a little, and do their best to make arrangements to fix the situation.

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Things are still tense at the Best of Luck Bar, but people are doing their best to live their lives normally. Helen has her birthday, Michael does some art lessons, and Jason reflects on his place in the world.

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Jason strengthens the wards and tries to build a magical beacon to draw those who need sanctuary to the Best of Luck Bar.

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Jason and Kane do their best to look after Michael. News travels fast, and soon everyone in the community has heard about the gay bashing.

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The homophobic posters are still around, and everyone in the Best of Luck Bar is feeling tense.

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While out shopping, Kane sees some homophobic posters posted around the neighbourhood, and isn’t handling it very well.

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It’s Jason’s 30th birthday and he wanted a surprise - but he’s a lot less happy about that decision the closer it gets to his party. Fortunately, …

Helen arrives at the bar, and Jason feels like she’s going to be around for a while. Kane goes bed and manchester shopping for the spare rooms, and accidentally magics his way into some good deals.

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Victor and Mira leave some voicemails at the front of the Best of Luck Bar, as does a woman named Helen, who is looking for somewhere to stay.

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Jason makes a new friend in a construction contractor on his way home from the country, and plans to remodel the upstairs of the Best of Luck Bar get made. Kane once again has some concerns for the ethics of magic.

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Jason’s in the country for his sister’s engagement party, and isn’t happy about it. He freaks out a little bit when Kane admits to liking weddings - does Kane want to get married some day?

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Victor moves into his own room in a sharehouse, and leaves Kane and Jason some voicemails.

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Kane and Jason officially give Victor a job. When young lesbian couple Sarah and Mira arrive, the boys find themselves with some new boarders.

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Jason tries to cast some magic wards to protect the Best of Luck Bar. They are tested when Victor’s father returns to the bar.

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Victor’s father tracks him to the Best of Luck Bar and unleashes a lot of anger at the bar and its inhabitants. Jason and Kane do their best to …

A young homeless gay man ends up at the Best of Luck Bar looking for somewhere to crash, and Kane and Jason have no hesitation in taking him in.

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It’s the Best of Luck Bar’s opening night! Tonight’s the night when the hard work pays off!

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The boys go on Cindy’s radio show to drum up interest for the Best of Luck Bar.

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Kane is up late due to anxiety, and spends some time reflecting.

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Jason magics his way into befriending a local radio host, and Kane is concerned about the ethical implications.

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Kane struggles with his anxiety, but Jason is happy to support him. The boys try to figure out what type of magic users they are. Wizards? Mages? …

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Work is in progress for getting the bar ready to open! It’s a rough balancing act in the lead up though, there’s a lot to do and Kane is still …

It’s time to move in! It’s busy week for the boys as it’s Kane’s birthday, moving day, and then their first anniversary. Jason finds himself deeply attached to the bar downstairs, and is ready to make a commitment to …

Kane needs a reminder that being part of a couple means letting your partner look after you sometimes, and Jason struggles with the biggest thing …

The world is hard, and Kane struggles with what it means to want to do good, or to try and do good. Jason finds himself unexpectedly relaxed about their upcoming cohabitation.

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Jason and Kane have dinner with Jason’s friend Pat, and practise their emotion affecting magic while they’re at it, which brings up an ethical …

Kane dreams about the good they could do with the bar, and pulls off some magic that gets him thinking about his deceased mother.

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Another slip of the tongue has Jason leaving more flustered voicemails for Kane.

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Jason magically stumbles across a run down old bar that might be just the place for him and Kane to call home. The possibility of opening a business …

Kane worries about the potential for unethical uses of their newly discovered powers.

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Kane and Jason begin planning to move in together, but there’s a lot of tiny details to figure out. Jason leaves Kane a lot of very drunk but loving voicemails, and their bond grows stronger.

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Jason and Kane kind of hate having to live in separate homes. They miss each other when they’re apart. Maybe it’s time to consider moving in …

Further experiments with magic puts Kane in a position where he can no longer deny that it’s real.

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It’s Jason’s birthday, which Kane has to remind him to actually celebrate. A couple more ‘coincidences’ has Kane wondering if maybe there’s something to the magic idea after all.

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Kane jokes about magically removing Jason’s hangover, and they’re both surprised when it seems to actually work. Kane laughs it off, but Jason’s pretty sure it wasn’t just a coincidence.

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Jason struggles with yet another unsuccessful job interview. It sometimes feels like nothing goes right, but he’s glad to have such a nice boyfriend.

Kane and Jason have started not even picking up each other’s calls, waiting for a voicemail delivery instead. It’s weird, but they’re enjoying themselves, and that’s the important thing.

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Jason and Kane spend more time together and grow closer. A slip of the tongue reveals Jason’s feelings, which he doesn’t handle in the best way. Fortunately, it’s nothing some honest communication can’t fix.

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Kane and Jason go on their first few dates and get a feel for each other. They keep missing each other’s calls, but that turns out to be okay, since they’re both just as bad at taking their phones off silent as each …

Jason and Kane set up their first date. This is our prologue to our new audio drama Love and Luck, a queer slice of life love story with a touch of …