Best Caitlin And Lucia Podcasts (2024)

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Jenůfa with Maxwell 1:09:09

1+ y ago1:09:09

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On this episode of Opera Apéro, I talk to my friend Maxwell (he/him) about Leos Janacek's opera Jenůfa. It's the story of a young woman in a small town in love and pregnant by a man who can’t commit. As time progresses, they face the consequences of the decisions made to avoid community shame. We discuss parallels with other operas like Madama Butt…

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Pagliacci with Caitlin 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

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On this episode of Opera Apéro, I talk to my friend Caitlin (she/her) about Ruggero Leoncavallo's opera Pagliacci. It's the story of a clown burying his feelings under his makeup and costume leading to an explosive ending. We talk about all kinds of clownery: toxic masculinity, the American double sided friendliness/fakeness, and The Simpsons. Stic…

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Love on Tour Vegas, Harryween, Pleasing, Don't Worry Darling Teaser Trailer - Episode 252 1:43:35

3y ago1:43:35

1:43:35

We are back for a catch up episode! We talk about everything that has happened in the 1D (mostly Harry) world for the past 6 months:-Love on Tour Concerts (we went to the Vegas shows together and Caitlin went to 2 MSG shows including Harryween)-Pleasing, Harry's new company-Don't Worry Darling teaser trailer…

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Going on an Opera Binge 39:18

3y ago39:18

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On this episode of Opera Apéro, I'm talking about my recent opera "binge" where I attended 4 live operas in one month. They were all different and special in their own way: attending a local opera house vs one while traveling; going on a swanky Saturday vs a weeknight; seeing operas I've never seen before vs those I seen many times over; going with…

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How to Attend the Opera 46:32

3y ago46:32

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You never forget your first... On this episode of Opera Apéro, we're talking all about how to attend the opera. If you've ever wondered what it's like, listen in to hear all about how you can attend your first opera. We talk through everything from how to pick an opera to see, how to prepare, what to wear, and how to get away with falling asleep (j…

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Iolanta with Nelly 1:00:39

3y ago1:00:39

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On this episode of Opera Apéro, I talk to my friend Nelly (she/her) about Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's opera Iolanta. It's the story of a nobleman who falls in love with a young princess with a big secret that even she isn't aware of: she's blind. Mild spoiler, this is our second episode in a row that's a feel-good opera. Listen in to hear how this b…

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L‘elisir d‘amore with Lex 58:14

3y ago58:14

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On this episode of Opera Apéro, I talk to my friend Lex (she/her) about L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti. Unlike an earlier Donizetti opera episode (looking at you, Lucia), this opera is the 18th century version of a comforting romcom flick. It's the story of a rural worker longing for the love of a farm-owner with her head in a book, the magi…

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Tosca with Shaurya 53:39

3y ago53:39

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Just like that, summer break is over and Opera Apéro is back with some fresh drama for your ears. On this episode, I talk to my friend and fellow Sagittarian, Shaurya (he/him) about Giacomo Puccini's famous stunner opera Tosca. This romantic tragedy tells the story of Roman opera singer Floria Tosca, her lover Cavaradossi, and the plot twists that …

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Wozzeck with The Queer Communist Book Club 1:03:56

3y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

On this episode, I talk to my friends from the Queer Communist Book Club, Zoë (she/her) and Tom (he/him) about Alban Berg's opera Wozzeck. This is the story of a soldier in the early 1900s working to support his family all the while being tormented by his superiors and increasingly disturbing halllucinations. We discuss the ways in which impoverish…

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CHERRY SONG DISCUSSION - episode 251 - harry styles, fine line, watermelon sugar, adore you 53:24

3+ y ago53:24

53:24

Cherry Song Discussion! We delve into the lyrics (french voice memo included), the lovely instrumental, and all the harmonies. We break down the emotions of the song and how well the sound production portrays them. Lucia plays clips from the Tiny Desk Concert version and it is lovely. Plus in the beginning we make some announcements about Talk Dire…

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Lucia di Lammermoor with Chris 55:05

3+ y ago55:05

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On this episode, I talk to my friend Chris (he/him) about Gaetano Donizetti's opera Lucia di Lammermoor. It's the tragic story of a woman mentally strained by grief, heartbreak, and arranged marriage and the unfortunate outcome of these growing pressures. We talk about the uniqueness of the emotional male character, understanding how each of the ch…

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The Nose with Alejandro 47:49

3+ y ago47:49

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On this episode, I talk to my friend Alejandro (he/him) about Dmitri Shostakovich's opera The Nose. Originally based off a short story by Nikolai Gogol, it tells the story of a man who wakes up one morning with his nose missing and the ordeal of finding it again. It's a silly surreal opera that satirizes Russian society at that time. We discuss wha…

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Episode 250 - "Our Song" Niall & Anne-Marie collab 1:03:51

3+ y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

This week we talk about Niall's NEW SONG with Anne-Marie, "Our Song"Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us!talkdirection@gmail.comtwitter// @talk_directioninstagram// @talkdirectionFOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagramFOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter…

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Le Comte Ory with Marguerite 50:16

3+ y ago50:16

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On this episode, I talk to my friend Marguerite (she/her) about Gioachino Rossini's opera Le Comte Ory. It's a wacky comedy about a licentious man scheming his way into a castle of women while the men of the area are gone on the Crusades. Just wait for the sexy surprise at the end. My guest Marguerite happens to also be a young opera fan as well. W…

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MERMAID HARRY, GUCCI CAMPAIGN, NIALL'S CLOTHING INVESTMENTS, MY POLICEMAN UPDATES - episode 294 1:00:31

3+ y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Two Episodes in one day! On this episode we talk about:-Mermaid Harry - unseen SNL photoshoot pictures were released and he looks GLORIOUS-The Gucci campaign dropped - Harry looks fab in a faux fur coat-Niall has invested in a clothing company called Gym+Coffee -My Policeman filming updates! (we recorded this before all the new Harry on set picture…

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Louis' Documentary, My Policeman Updates, Gucci Campaign Predictions - Episode 248 53:20

3+ y ago53:20

53:20

This episode was supposed to come out about a month ago so some of the stories are a bit out of date, BUT if you would like to see what we guessed correctly in terms of My Policeman filming and Harry's latest Gucci campaign then stick around! We also delve into the cryptic messages Louis has been posting on Twitter about a potential documentary com…

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The Rake's Progress with Kristina 1:09:32

3+ y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

On this episode, I talk to my friend Kristina (she/her) about Stravinsky's English language opera The Rake's Progress. It's the story of one man's path from naive country man to disillusioned urbanite to doomed soul and all the people pulling him between good and bad along the way. Get ready for some fairy tale names and silly plot points. Afterwar…

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Episode 247 - Niall's Guinness performance, Zayn's new collab & juicy interviews! 1:12:00

3+ y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

This week we talk about Niall's STUNNING Guinness performance, Zayn's new collab with Ingrid Michaelson, and a bunch of JUICY Zayn interviews!!! For our Black Lives Matter segment we talk about a tik tok series by James_Tree on the racist origins of some common words & phrases. Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection f…

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Carmen with Ellen 57:54

3+ y ago57:54

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On this episode, I talk to my first Berlin friend Ellen (she/her) about the super sexy opera Carmen by Georges Bizet. It's the tragic story of a young Spanish soldier seduced by a free-spirited gypsy woman Carmen, and what comes after the flames of passion have burned out. We discuss the culpability of Carmen in the story, if she is a role model or…

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BONUS: How to Watch Opera for Free 19:02

3+ y ago19:02

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It's a surprise bonus mini-episode! On the show, we talk so much about operas, the staging, the costumes, the acting. It's about time we talk about how to watch some of these magnificent productions. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the options for streaming an opera at home are numerous. All you need is a solid internet connection. Tune in and …

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Opera Voice Types with Sophia 41:28

3+ y ago41:28

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On this episode, I'm flying solo. We take a brief pause from working through operas to have an "Opera Appreciation" lesson on the different types of voices in operatic singing. These come from the German Fach system for categorizing voices by their range and depth. Beyond the currently sung voice types, I'll also get into the unfortunate history of…

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Episode 245 - TREAT PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS Song Discussion! 2:13:58

3+ y ago2:13:58

2:13:58

TREAT PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS SONG DISCUSSION IS HERE! Whew, this was quite an episode! We get DEEP in our discussion of all the possible meanings of this song, this was definitely one of our fave episodes to record! CW: some mention of suicide. Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! We discus…

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Salome with Aubrey 55:41

3+ y ago55:41

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On this episode, I talk to Aubrey (they/them), friend and creator of our show art, about Strauss' opera Salome. In this second installment of Women's History Month, the story focuses on an evil woman, a femme fatale if you wish. She is female sexuality completely unhinged. We discuss art that is upsetting, sexuality and achieving power through othe…

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GRAMMYS & HARRY STYLES - episode 246 - Watermelon Sugar, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, HAIM 1:05:44

3+ y ago1:05:44

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It is GRAMMYS WEEK here on Talk Direction and Oh My God was it exciting! Harry Styles is the first member of One Direction to attend, perform at, and WIN at the Grammys. There was SO much to discuss:-Harry wore three different Gucci looks over the course of the night, all topped with colorful boas. Most notably, his performance look was a leather s…

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La fanciulla del West with Theo 54:19

3+ y ago54:19

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On this episode, to celebrate Women's History Month, I talk to my friend Theo (they/he) about Giacomo Puccini's La fanciulla del West. It's a love story set in the Wild West about Minnie, a saloon owner who gets caught up with a bandit on the run. We chat about the aesthetics of the West, how tropes are useful in relating to stories, and why we adm…

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Rusalka with Sophia 41:07

3+ y ago41:07

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On this episode, I talk to my friend Sophia about Antonín Dvořák's Rusalka. It's the story of a water nymph who just wants to know human love and what she does to achieve that. We spend some time talking about just "Sophia" things, debating parental advice, and what Tinder would be like if we took Rusalka's approach to love. Sophia declares the win…

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MY POLICEMAN AND DON'T WORRY DARLING UPDATES-episode 244-olivia wilde, florence pugh, adore you 57:15

3+ y ago57:15

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Harry Styles is confirmed to star alongside Emma Corrin in a movie based on My Policeman, a story about a married man who falls in love with another man during the 1950s. The book is told from the wife’s perspective and deals with love, marriage, and the homophobia of the time. We talk about the importance of queer people telling queer stores and d…

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Madama Butterfly with Zoë 44:24

3+ y ago44:24

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On this episode, I talk to my friend Zoë (she/her) about Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly. It's a tragic romantic story of an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride. We discuss the delusions of love, how this story reflects the trend of orientalism, and how we personally hate and relate to Pinkerton. Content warning: this episode dis…

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Episode 243 - New Zayn Album!! Nobody Is Listening 1:59:22

3+ y ago1:59:22

1:59:22

Zayn's new album, Nobody Is Listening, is out! This week we discuss our thoughts on the album as a whole and go track by track and talk about our favorite lyrics, vocals, and musical bits!Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about Taylor Swift's "Evermore" Get in touch w…

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ll Trovatore with Kyle 44:14

3+ y ago44:14

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On this episode, I talk to my friend Kyle about Verdi's Il Trovatore. "Il Trovatore" translates to the troubadour, a person who sang lyric poetry in Medieval times. Fortunately, the plot of this opera is a lot more juicy than that might indicate. We've got love triangles! We've got dark family secrets! We've got decades long revenge plots! We've go…

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Agrippina with Jake 1:00:40

3+ y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

On this episode, I talk to my friend Jake about George Handel's opera Agrippina. It's a long-winding story of politics, betrayal, love and lotsa scheming (my favorite!). Taking place during the Roman Empire, we follow along as a broad cast of characters including the Emperor Claudius and the titular character the Empress Agrippina pursue their hear…

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VIBEZ, NOBODY IS LISTENING, TREAT PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS MUSIC VIDEO, & THE ROBE - Episode 242 1:20:37

3+ y ago1:20:37

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Happy New Year! We are back with a full episode! We discuss:-Zayn's album announcement: Nobody is Listening. We try to guess what the title means. Will there be political/social justice songs on the album?-Zayn's new single, VIBEZ, and the music video. What do the stage and wooden props symbolize? -THE ROBE! How could we not talk about Harry's firs…

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Thaïs with Natali 31:34

3+ y ago31:34

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On this episode I talk to my friend Natali about Jules Massenet's Thaïs. In Ancient Egypt, a Christian monk, hoping to convert a courtesan who is also a devoted worshipper of the goddess Venus, runs into some unexpected consequences. Luckily, my guest just so happens to be a former Egyptology expert. We discuss religious purity, why we think some o…

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Episode 241 - Copy Of A Copy Of A Copy & Louis Live in London 1:29:19

4y ago1:29:19

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Join us for the last episode of this godforsaken year! We discuss Louis' INCREDIBLE live show & his new song Copy Of A Copy Of A Copy!Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we chat about our Christmas plans!Get in touch with us!talkdirection.tumblr.comtalkdirection@gmail.comtwitter// @ta…

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Bluebeard's Castle with Ella 27:32

4y ago27:32

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On this episode, I talk to my friend Ella about Béla Bartók's only opera Bluebeard's Castle. Incidentally, the Hungarian opera is based on a French folk tale from the Middle Ages. This is a two-for-one episode: an opera recap and a folk tale recap! We chat about the creepiness of emotionally closed and murderous men, the nightmares the original fol…

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VOGUE FT HARRY STYLES & NIALL LIVESTREAM SHOW - Episode 240 - watermelon sugar, adore you, fine line 1:29:04

4y ago1:29:04

1:29:04

Harry Styles is the first man to be the solo cover star of Vogue USA! This episode we delve into Harry's Vogue photoshoot and interview:-What does it mean that Harry is wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue? Is it a big deal? How can we honor the work that queer femmes have been doing to queer fashion for decades while also recognizing how impactfu…

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Der Rosenkavalier with Rachel 29:01

4y ago29:01

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Today on Opera Apéro, we're going to learn more about Strauss' masterpiece Der Rosenkavalier. Get ready for some fun gender-bending shenanigans, German language laughs, and a lot of love triangle feelings.By operaapero

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Welcome to Opera Apéro 3:53

4y ago3:53

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Welcome to Opera Apéro: listen to hear more about what to expect from these opera story breakdowns and a little bit about why this Berlin-based lady is striking out into the opera podcast space.By Sophia Makemson

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GOLDEN MUSIC VIDEO - Episode 239 - fine line, watermelon sugar, adore you, falling 1:07:47

4y ago1:07:47

1:07:47

It is a VERY HARRY episode today! For news we discuss:-Harry’s involvement in a new concert arena in Manchester-Harry performing at Jingle Ball this year (Will we get another Christmas song cover?)-Harry starting to film Don’t Worry Darling alongside Florence Pugh-Country singer Cam’s new song Changes written by Harry (and featuring Harold’s lovely…

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Bonus Episode 238.5 - Halloween Poems Compliation 26:27

4y ago26:27

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Happy Halloween & Happy October Blue Moon! We have a surprise bonus episode for you today, we've compiled all of Caitlin's Halloween poems into one episode so you can listen to them all together! Enjoy!By Caitlin and Lucia

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Episode 238 - Halloween! 1:16:37

4y ago1:16:37

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Our Halloween episode of 2020! Join as for some Halloween themed "would you rather's", a truly wild ride of a vintage y/n story, Caitlin's annual Halloween poem, and a surprise quiz! Take the quiz for yourself and let us know what you got! https://www.buzzfeed.com/talkdirection/talk-directions-one-direction-halloween-quiz-2mu0as0nui?utm_source=dyna…

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SUNFLOWER VOL. 6 SONG DISCUSSION - episode 237 - golden, fine line, harry styles 1:13:14

4y ago1:13:14

1:13:14

We have so much to discuss this week! We start with the news that Harry may be staring in an upcoming movie based on the book My Policeman. If the rumors are true, Harry will be playing a 1950s queer man torn between societal expectations and love. Listen to TDDL on our Patreon to hear more of our thoughts on this because there is a LOT to discuss.…

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Episode 236 - Zayn AND Harry acting in movies, Leaked 1D song “Half the world away” 1:07:40

4y ago1:07:40

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This week we discuss the rumours that Zayn is going to be appearing in a movie, as well as the CONFIRMED news that Harry is going to be acting in a movie directed by Olivia Wilde called "Don't Worry Darling." We then delve into the LEAKED One Direction song "Half The World Away" and maybe get a little ruthless in our lyrical analysis.....Apologies …

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1D 10 Year Anniversary - Episode 235 - watermelon sugar, adore you, heartbreak weather 1:32:18

4y ago1:32:18

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Well it has been A MINUTE since we recorded! This week we recap the 1D 10 Year Anniversary website! We got new behind the scenes content for some ICONIC 1D music videos and some really interesting insight into the song-writing process of some old 1D classics. We also go through a Ten Things in 10 Years List of the biggest 1D news from each year 1D …

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Episode 234 - Dress 1:35:52

4y ago1:35:52

1:35:52

This week we have a special guest joining us all the way from Canada! Steph & Lucia discuss Niall's beautiful song "Dress." Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week Lucia interviews Steph on her boyband knowledge! Get in touch with us!talkdirection.tumblr.comtalkdirection@gmail.comtwitter/…

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Episode 233 - The LP Show 43:47

4y ago43:47

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This week we talk about Liam's live stream concert & show, The LP Show!Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about the 1D boys X Factor audition songs! We question what songs they would audition with now and how they would need to change their old audition songs to fit their cur…

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THE MUSTACHE, Gigi’s Pregnancy, & Niall Learning Ukulele - episode 232 - folklore, adore you 47:41

4y ago47:41

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THE MUSTACHE was trending in the US over the past week and we discuss why! Harry Styles has grown a quarantine mustache and it is FAB! We discuss the history of mustaches and how they can be political statements, group identifiers (think cops & queer people), and both a way to present masculinity and turn masculinity on its head. We also talk about…

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Episode 231 - An OT4 Episode - Harry's Sleep Story, Louis leaves Syco, and more! 1:26:26

4y ago1:26:26

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This week we talk about a whole bunch of stuff that has been happening lately with each of the 1D boys:-Harry Styles collaborated with Calm, the meditation app, and recorded a relaxing sleep story that you can now listen to! -Louis is no longer with Syco! What does this mean?-Niall Horan is featured on Ashe's new song, Moral of the Story. We talk a…

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Harry Calm App, Moral of the Story ft Niall, Talk Direction 5 Year Anniversary - Episode 230 1:26:56

4y ago1:26:56

1:26:56

This week we talk about a whole bunch of stuff that has been happening lately with each of the 1D boys:-Harry Styles collaborated with Calm, the meditation app, and recorded a relaxing sleep story that you can now listen to! (We recorded before it was released so we will let you know our thoughts on the story next week.)-You can now recreate the pa…

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Episode 229 - Heartbreak Weather in San Francisco 2:08:11

4y ago2:08:11

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This week we are doing TWO song discussions in ONE! Heartbreak Weather and San Francisco feel like bookends to Niall's album and so we wanted to discuss them together and find all the connections!Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we have "Lucia's garbage pile of questions" ;) Get in…

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