Not a dream. Not a hoax. It's the end of an era and we spend time on a retrospective of the podcast while giving our opinions on a bunch of different cheeses. This month we're talking about Our Last Episode (and Cheese). Come and listen to us talk about our favourite moments making this show, our favourite guests, and reveal how much we're going to…

Everyone knows what to expect from Shakespeare: poetic dialogue, insights into the human condition and...a 90s Seattle high school?! This month we're talking about 10 Things I Hate About You. Come and listen to us talk about reclaiming bad plays, Heath Ledger's charm can carry any film, and our most controversial opinion on why we think Shakespeare…

There are times when you're consuming something and realise that this was made for you in this exact moment. For Mark, that was this month's topic. This month we're talking about tick, tick...BOOM! Come and listen to us talk about media we've really connected to, why Mark (the other Mark) is the worst character in "Rent", and the most excited rant …

Do you have that one thing that nobody else can understand the depth in? An existentialist revitalisation of Part V, Chapter II of Anna Karenina that highlights Levin's acceptance of his place in the world as he marries the woman that he loves, perhaps? For us, it's how nobody seems to realise how dystopian the world of the Villain Kids is. This mo…

As Mark stepped out of the lift, he was confronted with a version of himself with a black eye and a feather boa. Is this the beginning of an inevitable time loop that will result in body swapping and death, or simply the promise of another Friday night. This month we're talking about Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Come and listen to us ta…

There is a certain charm to being able to sit down with a children's movie, zone out, and have a cheerful lovely time. That's especially true when the film centres around...grief? Get some tissues for this one. This month we're talking about Vivo. Come and listen to us talk about defining characters as either annoying or endearing, the quality of m…

We've talked about the hole at the center of this podcast. Positivity seems at first glance to fill that hole perfectly. But we must look a little closer. And when we do, we see that the positivity has a hole in its center - it does not fill that hole at all but is a smaller doughnut with its own hole, and our doughnut is not whole at all! I think …

It's still a stressful world out there at the moment, so if you're looking for the pieces of media that give achievable goals and very low stakes, we've got you covered. This month we're talking about The Baby-Sitters Club. Come and listen to us talk about the importance of good parents, why imaginary friends are sometimes healthy and why we think …

Do you want somebody to tell you it will be alright? Somebody to tell you it will be just fine? Look no further than this episode! This month we're talking about the TV series: Love, Victor. Come and listen to us talk about exploring established tropes through a queer lens, diversity in the creative process, and who we think is behind the door. Fol…

Goblin King! Goblin King! Wherever you may be. Take this episode of mine far away from me. I wish I knew what to say to get the goblins to take you away. This month we talk about the most fae film of them all: Labyrinth. Come and listen to us explore the cultural touchstones we've missed out on, dancing trees and potentially the best prequel of the…

In your life, have you ever worried that you're going to leave something unfulfilled, something unfinished? Fear not! We're all stuck in an endless cycle of reincarnation and will forever be interacting with the same people forever and ever. Suddenly, being slightly unfulfilled about the minor things doesn't seem so bad. This month we talk about Th…

When you look at your bookcase - filled with books you've already read - do you only see a log of all of the things you've read before? We're here to inspire you to look at that bookcase and see the potential for all of the rereads you could be doing. To lead the way, it's time to talk about one of Mark's favourite series from his childhood. This m…

A lot of the same complaints get leveed at YA books. Have you ever lamented that the main character is too bland? Have you ever cried to the heavens that the classic love triangle is no good? Have you ever thought a book was almost the best book you've ever read, but the main character didn't pick up a sword? Have we got the book for you. This mont…

If you woke up and suddenly found that you were an old lady, what would you do? Call an ambulance because you've clearly lost your mind? Make a plan to hunt down the person who did it to you? No. Of course not. You go and join the family of a roaming mad wizard. This month we talk about Howl's Moving Castle. Come and listen to us talk about old wom…

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and abuse of minors in the context of this topic. Please skip this episode if these topics affect you, and we'll be back with you next month. Snow falls outside your window as you pull the kubanka onto your head. A branch taps gently on the window-frame, rhythmic with its pattern a…

You open up this podcast, reach inside and realise that your hand is actually your face, and you're grabbing your own nose. You sniff, and you inhale the egg that has been nesting inside your subconscious for the past twelve months. That's it. You're free. Not sure what you just read? Just wait until you get to this book. This month, we talk about …

This episode is the definitive piece of pop culture about the Tudors. Forget Phillipa Gregory. Forget Alison Weir. Forget Six, the Musical. Hell, forget that Golden Globe-winning BBC series. Forget...wow...there really are lots of adaptations of the Tudor period aren't there? Come and listen to us talk about how much murder is too much murder, the …

New year, and your favourite podcast remains exactly the same as ever. Except...what's this...the fabulous return of the one and only Paul Salt ?! After an award-winning performance as The Chamberlain in our episode on The Dark Crystal, we couldn't wait to have him back on the show. We definitely didn't wait two years. This month, we talk about the…

We have some absolutely shocking news to tell you all: we like podcasts. In a break from our normal episode structure, we're each going to recommend the other three podcasts. Podcasts Mentioned in this Episode: Moonbase Theta, Out S-Town Queer as Fact Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery Gastropod Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men Follow You Know What I Li…

One of the top two hosts of this podcast has some extremely exciting news. The 192-page graphic novel Cream Maid, as written by Mark Dickson, is now funding on Kickstarter to be published by Arledge Comics. Please back the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arledgecomics/cream-maid-the-paperback This month we're talking about Cr…

Space. The final frontier. Or, at the very least, the place we go to have feelings. This month we're talking about Star Trek: Discovery. Come and listen to us talk about the good and bad sides of wackiness in media, softness in cruel characters, crying in the toy aisle of Costco and gaaaays in spaaaaaace. Follow You Know What I Like...? on Twitter …

You might think that a fighting video game series with a ridiculously outlandish plot couldn't make someone cry happy tears. Do you think we're that emotionally stable? Get ready for the next battle. Against feelings. This month we cover Tekken. Come and listen to us talk about the benefits of low-fidelity video games, tying media into horrible mom…

Sophie and Mark were cavorting in the frozen wastes, still looking for Imhotep’s Book of the Dead when Mark turned to Sophie and exclaimed: "It is true that I am a wretch. I've placed High School Musical into the cinematic canon, but have failed to highlight its racist background, and structural stomping out of minority representation. I shall coll…

Let us set the scene. You're in an Ancient Egyptian pyramid, and you find an ancient cursed book. Do you A) Run the hell away and change your profession B) Open that bugger as quickly as possible. If you chose Option B, you'll probably like this film. Come and listen to us talk about what makes a cheesy movie, how the term "guilty pleasure" can be …

Define science fiction in five words. Go. What do you mean that's too broad a question? Soon you'll be saying that people have strong opinions on the definition of all genres. Come listen to us talk about Ted Chiang ask more broad questions such as: Would you observe a parallel version of yourself? Does science fiction need to be optimistic to have…

As war calls away our father figures, Mark and Sophie huddle together around the fireplace. Surrounded by the sense of hearth, home and heart, they were finally able to relax after a hard day toiling in the nearby fields. Suddenly, an immolated idiom caught Sophie's eye and she started. Tears welling in her eyes, she turned to Mark, the hurt radiat…

Last night I dreamt of Sophie liking Call Me By Your Name. But wait, you might think, didn't she hate it? You'll never know what's true anymore! Come and listen to us talk about unreliable narrators, historical bias, contagious enthusiasm and whether or not a man who murdered his wife is trustworthy. SOPHIE TRUSTS NO-ONE. NOT EVEN YOU. Follow You K…

Summer is over before you know it's even arrived. You meet a boy for some summer lovin' and then suddenly you're back at school. Unless you're Sophie watching Call Me By Your Name and then that summer feels like eternity. Come listen to us talk about blending optimism and melocholy, the bullshit of burying your gays, the importance of representatio…

Mark and Sophie have been friends for years, but Sophie is about to find out Mark's biggest secret that has the potential to drive them so far apart; this might be the first live divorce to happen in podcast history. Mark hasn't seen The Mummy. To help you forget about Mark moving out (and don't forget that we still love you all very much), we talk…

A historic event is defined as event that was very important. Back in February of 2018, we had our first interactive quiz. This was shortly followed up by a second, and the future was bright for our quizzing future. Then we forgot for two years. BUT WE'RE BACK, BABY. Come listen to us talk about badass women in history, queer people in history and …

FEAR: an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm Throughout this world there lives only 2 kinds of people: those who have conquered their fears, and those who are living their fears because they are forced to read about them in a book. This month, Sophie lives through her worst nightmares, we talk about Mike Carey, and then…

Over the years, we've covered musicals in bits and pieces. But we heard you: you wanted more. In this month's episode we brought on special guest Nick Gonzo to adjudicate and decide which of us has the best taste in musicals. Come and listen to us talk about how terrible it would be to be in a musical, being a third-wheel on your own podcast and wh…

You think you know what art is? Oh, you sweet summer child. What you need is to see the revolutionary Pre-Raphaelites with a style of painting that will blow your mind out of the water with its innovation and middle finger to the hoighty-toighty upper class. They will...paint models in natural light? SOPHIE - DID YOU GIVE ME THE WRONG INFORMATION T…

Jump in your time pod and travel back to an episode where Past Mark mentioned in passing to Past Sophie that he didn't like her topic of conversation. Cut to the present and Present Sophie has conspired to have her revenge. Grab a headphone splitter (whatever that is) and listen to our new episode! Come and listen to us talk about the reclamation o…

Get off the cat bus. Hang up your leaf umbrella. Wipe away the soot gremlins. Grab a hot cup of tea, put your feet up and listen to us talk about My Neighbour Totoro. In this episode, we talk about the definition of a comfort movie, the importance of first viewing experiences, Sophie's secret favourite genre of movie and whether or not the Russian …

Jousting is love. Jousting is life. At least that's the story that A Knight's Tale tells. In this episode, we talk about the deliberate anachronisms, more peak 2000s aesthetic, whether or not Middle-Aged people were hot and if kidnapping does indeed equal love. Follow You Know What I Like...? on Twitter (@YKWILPodcast) Like You Know What I Like...?…

Distinguished guests. We are gathered here today to say farewell to a medium that has given Mark so much joy. As a coda to his time reading comics, Mark talks to a crowd of talented professional comic creators about their thoughts on the state of the mainstream US publishers, the increasing cost of comics, the toxicity of the community and all of t…

I wonder if we shall ever be put into songs or tales. People will say: "Let's hear about Mark, Sophie and the Podcast!" But they'll have left out one of the chief characters: ALL OF THE RESEARCH WE DID FOR THIS EPISODE. Get ready to learn all about the origins of high fantasy, the influences that Lord of the Rings had on literature, how to or how t…

Arrrr me hearties. Walk the plank and yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. Also other pirate things. The Bristol natives (and therefore pirate experts) talk about famous historical pirates, the differences between pirates and privateers, why we give pirates the benefit of the doubt and one of the two reveals their slightly competitive nature. Follow You K…

This is not a joke. This is not an imaginary story. A throwaway joke made eight months ago in an episode about time travel planted the seed for a lifelong obsession with one of Britain's most hated monarchs: Richard III. We cover audience complicity in fiction, villain classification, demonstrate our acting ability and discuss the finality death ca…

In the three years that we've been doing this podcast, we haven't done "The Podcast Thing" of using it as a platform for our other creative ventures. WELL WE'RE FINALLY THERE! It's time to talk about Mark's comic: Cream Maid. Please back Cream Maid on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742475369/cream-maid-issue-1 In this episode, w…

It happened: we finally quit the podcast and went on a walkabout. Everything became far too much and we decided that we need to reach back into musical theatre history to see a production of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim's Company. In this episode, we talk about the accuracy of recollections, the importance of a gendered perspective, the fallibi…

On the daily You Know What I Like jog, Mark started to uncharacteristically falter. One inspirational speech from Sophie later, the two friends found themselves trailed by a group of children, who they lead up to the top of a flight of stairs; everyone celebrated and then went on to win a group championship boxing match together. To be perfectly ho…

Hello. My name is Mark. I'm in a coma and this is my story. After being forcibly connected to the beta version of the Dream Machine, I was transported to another world - a parallel world - where magic is real. Yeah - I know - stay with me. My name is Sophie. I was once the Apostle - now I'm a convicted traitor and tomorrow I die. Actually, instead …

Just as we were recording this episode, a girl in our sorority decided to get a perm. We tried to talk her out of it because curls weren't a good look for her, but she went ahead and did it anyway. When she entered the wet t-shirt contest, she was completely hosed down, lost all of her curls and then we all decided to sit down and watch Legally Blo…

We hope that you're not Halloween'ed out yet, because we have a discussion of some wonderful Wicca women to share with you as we talk about Charmed. In this episode, we discuss the inconsistencies that come from an eight-year television run, the motivating factors behind a reboot and, of course, Leprechauns. Follow You Know What I Like...? on Twitt…

The pill has just been invented. Miniskirts are hitting high-street shops. And top-agent Barbarella heads out into the spaceways to...be coerced into sex by a burly alien? In this episode, we discuss the foibles and shortcomings of the most sexually liberated woman in space during the 1960s: Barbarella. And if that's not enough to whet your appetit…

For this month's study, Sophie and Mark took on the insurmountable task of trying to analyse one of the most popular, but immensely complex, young-adult fantasy stories in modern times: His Dark Materials. They absolutely failed to cover everything, so make sure to send them angry tweets about everything that they missed. Follow You Know What I Lik…

In this episode, Mark and Sophie finally reveal the details of the story of how they travelled into the future to discover a race of subterranean creatures. After that, they travelled into the past, got rid of the annoying bugs flittering around and rode the sound of thunder back to the present. After that epic tale, they also find the time to talk…

On that fateful day, February 1st 2018, Sophie wrote up an interactive quiz for Mark about Greek Mythology. Little did she know how its effects would ripple up and down the timeline of his life with the forfeit that ensued. People laughed; people mocked; people offered him a career touring with Beyoncé. Months passed and everything eventually retur…