Best Bops Flops Podcasts (2024)

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Bop Or Flop - Sabrina Carpenter's Previous Five Albums (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview] 7:18

13d ago7:18

7:18

Sissy That Pod and Club 96 host Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to review Sabrina Carpenter's previous five albums - and decide which are flops, and which are bops. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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703: Flops, bops 1:06:21

20d ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Goodnight Sleepy Joe :( Hear another episode each week at our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Love Is Blind UK Episode 3 + 4 (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 6:33

1d ago6:33

6:33

Fionnuala and Pádraig give their takes on Love Is Blind UK's final proposals. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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707: Trap Summer 1:04:44

1h ago1:04:44

1:04:44

The movies are back and we talk M Night Shyamalan's latest film Trap (with full spoilers) plus a non spoiler review of Alien: Romulus. Hear us talk Romulus spoilers over at patreon.com/heyfam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google's cookie flip-flop, and the power of personal vs. corporate branding 26:47

14h ago26:47

26:47

Firstly, a huge welcome to Haydn Woods-Williams, who makes his triumphant return from paternity leave to lead the Marketers of the Universe. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into Google's latest pivot on cookie deprecation, led by our senior email marketing manager, Mark Bundle. Mark and Haydn discuss how to build robust first-party data stra…

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Love Is Blind UK Episode 1 + 2 (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 5:55

10d ago5:55

5:55

Pádraig Wilson McCarthy joins Fionnuala to discuss the first two episodes of Love Is Blind UK. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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705: Shawn Levy Deleted Our Review Of Deadpool & Wolverine But I'd Like To See Him Try That Shit Again 1:06:23

7d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Sure lets waste another two hours of our lives reviewing this movie again! Here us talk Batman, Hit-Monkey and Dr Doomlittle on Pay Fam: patreon.com/heyfam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Personal Branding: Determining Purpose, Values, and Where to Spend our Energy 57:12

8d ago57:12

57:12

“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose.” We’re taking Dolly Parton’s words to heart and determining the first part of our personal brand - which develops over time to help inform us as to where and how to spend our limited time and energy. We’re diving into questions like: “What is your purpose and your passions (long term and short term).” “W…

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The rise and fall of iconic brands, and busting digital marketing myths 33:25

19d ago33:25

33:25

Ever wondered why some of the most iconic brands of our time seemingly vanished overnight? Join us on a nostalgic journey as Mark, Freya, and Saufi dissect the spectacular rise and fall of some iconic brands. Freya shares her personal connection to Topshop and laments its closure, while Saufi provides an eye-opening account of Abercrombie & Fitch's…

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Showgirls (with Christian Guiltenane) 57:56

19d ago57:56

57:56

Entertainment reporter Christian Guiltenane joins Fionnuala to discuss the flop of all flops - Showgirls - for the final episode of season three. TIMESTAMPS A Euphoria update + Apple TV+ can't stop spending money on stupid shit: 0:55 Showgirls (with Christian Guiltenane): 15:29 Top of the Flops: 52:16 LINKS Follow Christian on Instagram! Read the f…

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Philosophical Razors and How to Use Them in Real Life 1:07:07

23d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Have you ever heard of a philosophical razor? It’s a rule of thumb or principle used to shave off unnecessary thoughts or explanations or to determine the next best course of action. There are a whole bunch of interesting razors we can use every day to let the little things go, seek simple solutions, give people the benefit of the doubt and build o…

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Burlesque (with Brendan O'Loughlin) 55:53

26d ago55:53

55:53

Broadcaster, podcaster and co-host of 98FM's Big Breakfast Brendan O'Loughlin joins Fionnuala to discuss Burlesque - the 2010 movie musical starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. TIMESTAMPS Everything we know about the Madonna biopic - again: 0:44 Burlesque (with Brendan O'Loughlin): 3:17 Top of the Flops: 39:00 LINKS Follow Brendan on Instagram! Li…

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The power of good content marketing, and reporting your environmental impact 28:59

1M ago28:59

28:59

Welcome, intrepid explorers, to another episode of 'Marketers of the Universe'! This time, the marketers turn their attention to content marketing and greenwashing, and there's plenty to unpack. Social media manager, Debbie Gacutan, kicks things off with a panel discussion around the effectiveness of content marketing. Eleanor Francis, Senior Conte…

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Bop Or Flop - The Bear S3 (with Brian Lloyd) [Patreon Preview] 7:57

1M ago7:57

7:57

Movies editor for Entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd joins Fionnuala to discuss The Bear season three. Get the full episode plus bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Kardashians' Flop Era (with Fiona Frawley) 55:05

1M ago55:05

55:05

Comedian Fiona Frawley joins Fionnuala to discuss why the Kardashians' might be scrambling for relevance in 2020s. LINKS Follow Fiona on Instagram and TikTok! Get extra episodes of Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Take the Flop Culture listener survey here! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted …

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Where are all the Olympic advertisements, and Bops and flops: The campaigns we're loving right now 35:20

1M ago35:20

35:20

Fancy seeing you here, fellow marketeer! You get a gold star for being dedicated enough to read the show notes! For our first episode of July, we’re looking at advertising. To start with, Rich Harper and Mark Bundle explore the state of Olympic advertising, questioning whether it is on the decline or if brands are strategically waiting until after …

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Bop Culture - Sex And The City S1 E1 "Pilot" (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview] 6:00

1M ago6:00

6:00

By popular demand, Fionnuala and Eoin watch Sex And The City from the very beginning. Sign up to the Flop Culture Patreon for the full episode - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Joy of Minimalism and How it Applies to To-Do Lists, Idea Inundation, Eating Habits and More! 58:44

1M ago58:44

58:44

Minimalism is a philosophy we’re all familiar with - but it’s tenets can be used far beyond household possessions. It’s not just about stripping down what is not worth keeping, but also about letting the things that matter most to us take up the majority of our time and attention. O In this episode we’re exploring what minimalism can teach us about…

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Top Of The Flops Mid-Year Review (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 7:05

1M ago7:05

7:05

With six months down, Pádraig Wilson McCarthy joins Fionnuala to discuss who has had a floppy 2024 so far. Get the full episode + more bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How I Met Your Father (with Louise O'Toole) 1:13:02

1M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Comedian Louise O'Toole joins me to discuss the gender-flipped How I Met Your Mother reboot, How I Met Your Father. TIMESTAMPS A Glastonbury recap: 0:40 How I Met Your Father (with Louise O'Toole): 8:16 LINKS Follow Louise on Instagram and TikTok! The How I Met Your Dad pilot leak can be found here! Get extra content and ad-free episodes of Flop Cu…

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701: Biscoff 58:26

2M ago58:26

58:26

Animal Well, Minishoot Adventures, The Acolyte, Batman: Caped Crusader, The Bear and some movies. Hear us talk about one of the coolest movies of the year: patreon.com/heyfam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LIVE: Bop Or Flop - Irish Food & Drink (with Shane Daniel Byrne) [Patreon Preview] 5:26

2M ago5:26

5:26

Fionnuala sat down with comedian and podcaster Shane Daniel Byrne at Beyond The Pale to discuss Irish food and drink flops from year's gone by. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Glastonbury Flops (with Dan Thomas) 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

With Glastonbury 2024 kicking off, Fionnuala meets content creator Dan Thomas to talk about the festival's floppier moments. TIMESTAMPS News: 1:16 Interview: 4:28 Flops: 45:21 LINKS Follow Dan on Instagram and TikTok! Get even more Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan …

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Ideas We’ve Stuck With and Pivoted on as Parents 1:20:28

2M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

From sleep training to screen time, there are so many ideas out there for parents. We review some of the ideas that have worked well for us, as well as ideas we’ve changed our minds about. Parenting is a constant challenge to grow and learn alongside our kids, and learning means we don’t always do things right the first (or second or third) times. …

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Are The Charts In Their Flop Era? Chart Gouging, Album Variants and What It All Means For Pop Music (with Michael Cragg) [Patreon Exclusive] 4:58

2M ago4:58

4:58

Journalist and author of Reach For The Stars Michael Cragg joins Fionnuala to discuss the recent UK chart battle between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX and ask several questions - will the charts ever stop artists from releasing album variants? How do fans benefit from album variants? Are chart battles good for pop music? Listen to the full episode on…

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699: Pretty Ricky Late Night Special 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

The boys dunk on Geoff Keighly and we got explicit reasons why. Levins' 10 funniest things on the Internet for the Guardian. Join our Patreon for another full episode every week and access to the Pay Fam Discord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Jonas Brothers' Solo Careers (with Caoimhe Ní Chathail) 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Presenter and producer Caoimhe Ní Chathail joins me to discuss the solo careers of the Jonas Brother, as Joe teases (threatens?) new music and Nick heads for Broadway. TIMESTAMPS News: 1:33 The Jonas Brothers' Solo Careers (with Caoimhe Ní Chathail): 9:51 Top of the Flops: 1:00:01 LINKS Listen to 30 S.O.S. wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cao…

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Unpacking the Google SEO leaks, and effective crisis communication 30:19

2M ago30:19

30:19

First up, everyone, stay calm! Haydn's absence is only temporary, and it is for an exceptionally good reason! In this episode of Marketers of the Universe, we are looking at the drama surrounding the Google SEO leak, and, in a bout of serendipity, we're also talking about crisis management. Starting with the leaks, SEO managers Jason Morris and Shi…

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PATREON UNLOCKED: Why Gig Etiquette Is In Its Flop Era (with Andrea Cleary) 56:50

2M ago56:50

56:50

This week, Flop Culture is pressing pause on regular programming to bring you a taste of one of the many exclusive bonus episodes you can access if you sign up to Patreon.com/FlopCulture, as well as getting monthly show previews, and early ad-free access to all main-feed episodes. Hope to see you there! -F x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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697: The Car Drivers 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

Live from Levins's car, the boys talk Sydney Film Festival, Hit Man, The Acolyte and McDonald's. Find out who's rocking the craziest voice in The Bikeriders at patreon.com/heyfam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We're Digging: Books, Podcasts, Movies and More! 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Catch up with us as we share our favorite fiction and non-fiction reads for summer, podcasts and music we've had in our ears lately and what we're doing with our kids on the hottest day of summer. Jess's Favorites Books The Selection Series 12 Dancing Princesses Series You're the Girl for the Job Habits of the Household Podcasts A Secret Tool to Ke…

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J Lo's Flop Era (with Shauna O'Reilly) 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Shauna O'Reilly, showbiz reporter for The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM, joins Fionnuala to discuss Jennifer Lopez's current flop era, and ponder what she can do to get out of it. TIMESTAMPS An update on Normal People S2 + Sabrina Carpenter's new album Short 'n' Sweet: 0:40 J Lo's Flop Era (with Shauna O'Reilly): 4:31 Top of the Flops: 1:0…

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695 - The Acolyte 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Does the new Star Wars streaming show The Acolyte, set 100 years before The Phantom Menace, finally feel like new Star Wars? Angus has seen the first four eps and weighs in. Also what the hell is going on with Disney+, Pixar and Marvel? Sounds like another classic episode of Hey Fam to me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Sweet Home Alabama (with Édaein O'Connell) 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Freelance writer Edaein O'Connell joins me to discuss the 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama. TIMESTAMPS Andrew Scott's big year: 0:43 Sweet Home Alabama (with Edaein O'Connell): 2:39 Top of the Flops: 53:58 LINKS Follow Edaein on Instagram and TikTok! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Mastering digital etiquette across generations and Performance Max: Marketer's dream or data dilemma? 31:58

3M ago31:58

31:58

Salutations, fellow marketers! We’ve got a cracking episode today that asks two important questions: are Gen Z lazy, and is Performance Max actually rubbish? Haydn is handing over the reins in a trial run for his pending paternity leave, so these questions are moderated by Fraya Willcocks and Nasya Nasseira – both first-time hosts! We start with a …

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693 - Furiosa 1:02:55

3M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Angus is back and so is Furiosa in a brand new motion picture. Hear us delve deeper into the Mad Max-verse in Pay Fam: patreon.com/heyfam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bop Or Flop - Billie Eilish's 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT' (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview] 4:37

3M ago4:37

4:37

Writer, DJ and host of Sissy That Pod Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss Billie Eilish's third album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Get 3x monthly bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7 Tips for Summer Sanity 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

Today we’re bringing you 7 tips for enjoying summer with the kids home - whether you’re a working or at-home parent during these months of freedom, and yes, some chaos. We’re all about setting our intentions for the season ahead so as to fully embrace the extra time we get with our little ones - and set flexible frameworks for everyone to enjoy. We…

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The Dark Knight Rises (with Femi Bankole) 54:13

3M ago54:13

54:13

Black And Irish founder Femi Bankole joins Fionnuala to staunchly defend Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight sequel, The Dark Knight Rises. LINKS Follow Femi on Instagram! Follow Black And Irish on Instagram! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Bop Or Flop - The Idea Of You (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview] 7:18

3M ago7:18

7:18

Karla K and Fionnuala have a sprawling conversation on The Idea Of You - the film adaptation of the book of the same name. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pub And Drink Flops (with Ali Dunworth) 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Writer and author Ali Dunworth joins Fionnuala to discuss pub and drinks flops from over the years. TIMESTAMPS New Legally Blonde prequel series announced: 0:44 Pub And Drinks Flops (with Ali Dunworht): 4:32 Top of the Flops: 52:08 LINKS Buy Ali's book here! Subscribe to Ali's Substack here! Follow Ali on Instagram! Get bonus content on Patreon - p…

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Mental health awareness week, and accessibility in marketing 34:28

3M ago34:28

34:28

This month's podcast is one of firsts; it's the first time Brew Digital's copywriter has hosted a section, and the first time we've had an external guest join us for a chat! It promises to be compelling listening, if we do say so ourselves… For over two decades, personal care brand Dove has advocated for real beauty in its adverts. Their most recen…

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Organizing with Kids Underfoot: Routines, Systems and Schedules 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

We’re back with part two of organizing with kids in mind: talking household routines, systems and schedules that keep us from drowning. We discuss how and when to purge without making your family hate you, plus how to get out of the endless cycle of accumulate/purge. We also talk about setting up routines that keep the home from getting out of hand…

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Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore’ (with Kat McKenna) 1:10:36

3M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Writer and fandom expert Kat McKenna joins Fionnuala to discuss Taylor Swift’s albums ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore’ - and how the works paved the way for gargantuan success to come. TIMESTAMPS: News: 0:44 Flop: 2:47 LINKS Kat McKenna’s new book Look What You Made Me Do is out now - get it here Follow Kat on Instagram! Support Flop Culture on Patreon! F…

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Bop Or Flop - Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' [Patreon Preview] 7:47

3M ago7:47

7:47

Writer and DJ Louise Bruton joins Fionnuala to discuss Dua Lipa's third album, Radical Optimism. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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U2's 'Get On Your Boots' (with Irish Number Ones' Aidan Curran) 51:43

4M ago51:43

51:43

Writer and brain behind the blog Irish Number Ones' Aidan Curran joins Fionnuala to discuss U2's Get On Your Boots - and how the song ended the band's stellar international chart success. TIMESTAMPS All of Taylor Swift's broken records: 0:46 U2's Get On Your Boots (with Irish Number Ones Aidan Curran): 3:34 Top of the Flops: 44:43 LINKS Read all ab…

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Google’s March 2024 Core Update, and are things trending up for TikTok? 29:37

4M ago29:37

29:37

Welcome to another episode of Marketers of the Universe, where this time we're looking at Google's new attitude towards AI generated content, and TikTok's burgeoning role as a search engine and viable marketing platform. ** Generative AI promises to be one of the best consumer unlocks since the introduction of the internet, but before that, we need…

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After We Collided (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview] 6:42

4M ago6:42

6:42

Karla K returns to discuss the first sequel to After, After We Collided. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Organizing with Kids Underfoot: Toys and Closets 1:02:44

4M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Organizing with kids in the home is a whole new ballgame - and the family’s needs change frequently through ages and stages. Today we tackle some of the common sticking points for young families: toys and laundry. We discuss how we are handling these in our own homes, as well as guiding principles for everyone. Finding solutions that work for our f…

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Looking (with Alex Philamond) 1:19:14

4M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Writer and manicurist Alex Philamond joins me to discuss the HBO series Looking - the Jonathan Groff-led show that was pitched as the gay Sex And The City. But, despite its compelling cast of characters and a dedicated fanbase, Looking was cancelled after two seasons. TIMESTAMPS Hozier's chart successes: 0:46 Looking with Alex Philamond: 3:33 Top o…

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