Zach Tompkins, John Loyd, and friends host a short podcast where they talk about just about anything and spit out some entertainment along the way. All in less time than it takes to eat a burrito!
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In 2012, British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. While his fellow hostages were released or murdered, he remained captive. Then, a series of Isis propaganda videos emerged, fronted by Cantlie. He hasn’t been seen since. In this 8-part series, The Times’ war correspondent Anthony Loyd sets out to investigate the life - and fate - of the missing hostage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sara Barron (Live at the Apollo; Would I Lie to You?) and husband Geoff Lloyd (Reasons to Be Cheerful; Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 5 Live) attempt to answer the biggest question of our time: Are you watching anything good at the moment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We tell positive stories of people who, thrive in life, connect with others, and contribute to the world in the face of adversity. We ask and answer this one question: "Tell me about a time when you were resilient." Why "Thrive. Connect. Contribute."? You are here on earth to connect with others and contribute to the world. But before you can connect and contribute, you must first practice self-care. In other words, you must thrive. Thrive. Connect. Contribute. In that order.
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"Problem Corner" is Sitka's vibrant community voice. KIFW listeners freely engage in a wide array of discussions, from fiery local political debates to community commentary. The show is held on weekdays from 11 to noon. To participate during the show, call 907 747 6626.
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Carson Chatter is a podcast focused on Carson City, the people who shape it, and the real estate that defines it. New episodes bi-weekly including interviews with the movers and shakers in and around the Capital City of Nevada. Hosted by Sena Loyd who is the Director of the Carson City Library and Garrett Lepire a local real estate agent with Century 21 Jim Wilson Realty that is born and raised in Carson City.
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People talking pickle! Dinking Around is a podcast hosted by passionate pickleball enthusiasts that combine humor, banter, and insightful analysis to cater to both dedicated players and casual fans. Each episode features in-depth discussions about the latest pickleball news, interviews, and engaging segments with a special guest. Like the great PB&J sandwich, this podcast is about the delicate dance of being comedic but informative leaving the listeners wanting one more bite (listen).
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Problem Corner with AJ & Hal with the Sitka Historical Society 10-3-24
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In this episode AJ is joined by Hal Spackman with the Sitka Historical Society to talk about planning for this years Alaska Day.By Local First Media Group
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Problem Corner with AJ & Robert Hattle 10-2-24
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AJ is joined by Robert Hattle to go over the uncertified election results, how they feel about voting, and calls....Yes calls from you, you in the grey shirt with glasses.By Local First Media Group
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Problem Corner with AJ & Steve Ramp and John Murray with Fish and Game Advisory Committee 10-1-24
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In this episode AJ chats with members of the Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committe John Murray and Steve Ramp. Plus a call from Eric Jordan, and calls from you...YES YOU!By Local First Media Group
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Email your recommendations for TV to convalesce to: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Problem Corner with AJ & Jud Kirkness and The Garden Power Hour
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AJ is joined by Jud KIrkness for a Garden Power Hour. Learn how prep your harvest for enjoyment later. Plus game harvest prep tips as a bonus. Plus some Birthday wishes.By Local First Media Group
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THE JESSE ARMSTRONG REWATCH S1 E01: Celebration
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Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten! From the Battery to the top of Manhattan! It's the perspicacious Firecrotch & Normcore reporting for duty, and we are back at the beginning of all things with THE CREATOR, Jesse Armstrong. In the first of our week-by-week rewatches, we establish a dynamic that says 'I respect you, but I'm not awed by you.' And th…
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Problem Corner with AJ & A sunny Thursday with calls & a special guest 9-26-24
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On this Problem Corner, AJ enjoys a sunny Thursday taking your calls, and a visit from a special guest.By Local First Media Group
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Problem Corner with AJ & Leah Mason for Mayor also Valorie Nelson with the Assembly Recap 9-25-24
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In this episode AJ is joined by Leah Mason Mayoral candidate over the phone, and Valorie Nelson with a recap of the Assembly meeting.By Local First Media Group
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Problem Corner with AJ & Loyd Platson and Michelle Kavouras from Sitka Counseling 9-24-24
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AJ is joined by Loyd Platson & Michelle Kavouras from Sitka Counseling to discus what they do, how things are going, and their upcoming Walk for Recovery.By Local First Media Group
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Exciting times, it's all ahead of us this week: Sara's tonsillectomy and our new episode-by-episode Succession rewatch with Jesse D Armstrong. In the light of the above, this is the first of our revamped/devamped episodes: One luxury-lengthed watch, and your correspondence. No rush, we're on island time. See you on Friday WITH JESSE! State your vie…
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Problem Corner with AJ & A Rainy Monday 9-23-24
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It's a rainy Monday Problem Corner with AJ and a A.I. scam call.By Local First Media Group
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Problem Corner with AJ & Austin Cranford for Assembly 9-20-24
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On today's show AJ speaks with Austin Cranford who is running for City Assembly.By Local First Media Group
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Problem Corner with AJ & Dion Booth with the comedy show to benefit Ketchikan 9-19-24
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On this Problem Corner AJ speaks with Dion Booth about the comedy show to help benifit Ketchikan. Lost the first 15ish minutes of the show due to a recording error.By Local First Media Group
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Problem Corner with AJ & Carin Adickes from the Salvation Army Little Store 9-17-24
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AJ speaks with Carin Adickes from the Salvation Army Little Store to find out whats been going on over the past year, about their services, and how to volunteer. The No Internet Fairy paid us a visit right after the show started, so there is a missing 10 minutes or so that makes things sound awkward at the beginning.…
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Do I Smell Milky? And Phil Wang (WANG IN THERE, BABY!)
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Hey nerds! We go fast and hard this week with the brilliant and hilarious Phil Wang to discuss his new Netflix special, Wang in There, Baby! Plus: More Everest obsession from you know who, more Scandi drama from you know who, and someone (we're not naming names) embarrasses herself in the environs of a West End musical. Write to us: fuckoff@firecro…
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Problem Corner with AJ & Robert Hattle for Assembly 9-16-24
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AJ is joined by Robert Hattle to talk about his run for City Assembly. Another Problem Corner return after the city wide internet outage.By Local First Media Group
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Smell The Salty Air. And John Kearns (VARNISHING DAYS)
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It's too early to talk about gourds, right? We hold on to the last vestiges of summer by immersing ourselves in Nantucket's Perfect Couple. (Is Sara the only one watching and thinking about how Nicole Kidman's Hollywood bestie is Naomi Watts, and Naomi Watts is also Liev Schreiber's ex-wife, and Liev Schreiber is playing Nicole Kidman's husband? An…
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The Single Biggest Cause of House Fires. And Josie Long LIVE at End of the Road Festival
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Hello, we back on our sofa in front of the telly after all our summer "specials", and we have news. Seismic news. >9 on the Richter Scale* Also, this week's interview was recorded at our first ever festival appearance. It's trailblazing comedian Josie Long, recorded live at End of the Road 2024. Spoiler alert: We didn't take the brown acid. Communi…
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Problem Corner with AJ & Valorie Nelson former Mayor and City Assembly 8-28-24
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On this episode of Problem Corner AJ has a chat with Valorie Nelson, former Mayor and member of the City Assembly.By Local First Media Group
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While Sara re-adjusts to civilian life post-Edinburgh, it's everyone's favourite kind of episode: A CLIP SHOW! Only the finest pickings from the past year-and-change of interviews, though. PLUS: How Sara's Fringe ended. AND: An unlikely hero emerges. WARNING: Contains potentially offensive accents. Editor-at-large: Annabel Port Email us: fuckoff@fi…
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Problem Corner with AJ & Steve Bethune from AK Dept. of Fish & Game 8-27-24
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This Tuesday episode of Problem Corner AJ is joined by Steve Bethune from the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to talk about bear activity, safety, attempting to take calls, and a special visit from the EAS fairy.By Local First Media Group
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Problem Corner AJ & Hal of the Sitka Historical Society 8-26-24
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Hal Spackman with The Sitka Historical Society joins AJ on the return episode of Problem CornerBy KIFW
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Our final episode semi-recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, and Sara thinks it's the 2nd best interview we've ever done. Geoff is more circumspect about making those kind of statements, but you're in for a treat: Comedian Matt Forde talks about his new show "The End of an Era Tour', and this tumultuous past year of his life. Plus, if you're here …
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It's the second of our summer specials where we talk TV with the most dazzling comedians at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Today, it's Pierre Novellie. This guy has standup as good as Seinfeld, and he has just published a truly, genuinely we-mean-it brilliant book about receiving an autism diagnosis at the age of thirty-one. Plus America's sweethear…
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Sara's at the Edinburgh Fringe - or is she? So, it's the first of our summer specials where we talk TV with the festival's most dazzling comedians. Today, it's Jessie Cave. We loved her previous Edinburgh show, Sunrise, and she's back at the Fringe with *two* shows, An Ecstatic Display and a work-in-progress with her partner/ex (delete as applicabl…
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Summer vibes, everyone! SUMMER VIBES. We're bridging out of usual vibes into summer vibes. We spoke this week to HOLLYWOOD INSIDER Mark Monroe, about being Hollywood's go-to documentary doctor. You'll be unsurprised to hear we think he really liked us. Plus chat on living separately - we're not divorced, but have we mentioned Sara's up in Edinburgh…
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Sara is deep in Edinburgh Fringe preparation, so it's a basic bitch episode: You'll get our guest, you'll get your email, then we're OUT. Not that our guest is a basic bitch, she's a real lady (like Easy V, who doesn't come for free.) She is Camilla Whitehill, creator of Channel 4's 'Big Mood'. Be Sara's penpal while she's away in Edinburgh: fuckof…
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Sterile, But Not in a Good Way. And Michelle de Swarte (SPENT)
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For the first time in forty-five years, Sara watched football. Despite how momentous this was, she was forbidden from using the experience for her Quick Watch. Instead, she did what all good women do when their husbands TRY TO CONTROL THEM: a pivot to Rashida Jones. Also we talk to the laser-sharp and truly hilarious Michelle de Swarte, whose new s…
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Gondoliers Can Smell Blood. And Amy Gledhill (TOADS)
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Happy one-year anniversary to They Like to Watch! To celebrate, we completely forgot until our sweetest listener emailed to remind us. We visit the Sperm Kings, as a couple, but then go our separate ways for Nordic Noir and Rylan Clark. Try to guess who chose what. We also talk to the truly hilarious Amy Gledhill about her excellent Blap - BLAP! - …
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Season three of The Bear has dropped, and Geoff has recused himself on grounds of vegetarianism. So, it's a V.S.E. (very special episode) with a V.S.G. (very special guest). Who could it be? Press play to find out. How was your meal?: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Service not included: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Your server is: Ann…
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Scent of a Bro. And Daf James (LOST BOYS & FAIRIES)
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Excuse the lack of episode notes, we're on our way out to a thing. Maybe we'll tell you about it. You're going to love Daf, though. INBOX: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com MONEYBOX: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH BRAINBOX: Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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My Booty's Out, I'm Pushing My Goods. And Sian Eleri (PARANORMAL: THE VILLAGE THAT SAW ALIENS)
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Dear Cuties, The sun is shining and Sara's personality is more bearable as a result! We fêted Geoff on Father's Day and found a classy docu-series that forced us to confront our own internalized hippyphobia. Plus: We talk to Sian Eleri about her new BBC Three series 'Paranormal: The Village That Saw Aliens'. She helps Sara figure out whether she he…
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I Wish We Quaked a Little Bit. And Mark O'Sullivan (MY SEXUAL ABUSE: THE SITCOM)
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Hey hey junebugs! Yes, we've been watching TV, but also there's been an incident involving a hat. You can't wait to press play now, can you? Also, our guest is Mark O'Sullivan (Lee & Dean, Tell Me Everything), talking about Channel 4's My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom. He's brilliant. If ever there was a week for you to put your hands in your pockets an…
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I Surfed USA. And Quinn Shephard & Samir Mehta (UNDER THE BRIDGE)
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We're back from our bucolic getaway just outside the M25 between Guildford and Dorking. Did you miss us? This week: Wild women do, but - contrary to the received wisdom - they sometimes regret it. Also, some classy guests slum it with us - Quinn Shephard and Samir Mehta, creator and executive producer (respectively) of Hulu's acclaimed 'Under The B…
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Hello! We're back in full-on Firecrotch & Normcore mode to look back on the 'Succession' finale, broadcast a year ago today. It's *definitely* because we want to mark a significant cultural anniversary, and not because it's half-term and we thought we'd phone it in with a clip show so we can spend some time with our kid. See Sara falter: https://ww…
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An Extraordinary Amount of Duct Tape. And Declan Lawn (BLUE LIGHTS)
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It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour, would you be mine. WOULD YOU BE MINE? This week, we buy flammable kids' clothes, we ask "Is there ever really COM alongside ROM?" plus we speak to a man who, in his 40s, made his dreams come true, Blue Lights co-creator Declan Lawn. Let him serve as a beacon of hope to none…
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Stab It. Eat It. Yum. And James Rogan (ABBA: Against The Odds)
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Välkommen and bienvenue, welcome! We've been poring over this year's BAFTA TV award winners. Yay for Sarah Phelps and 'The Sixth Commandment'! But how did the UK television industry honour the swansong of 'Succession' - its finest export? NUL POINTS! We watched the show that usurped Business Throne. PLUS: The Eurovision party isn't over. We talk to…
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Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Quaker Oats. And Ashley Storrie (DINOSAUR)
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It's Cineaste Week! We don't know how it happened (we DO know how it happened) but this week we're all films, all the time. All available on your TV screen, of course. We watched one light confection, one terror-scape, and maaaaaaybe the best thing we've seen since Succession? Also, this week's guest is the wonderful Ashley Storrie, co-writer and s…
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My Dad's Old Bod. And Will Tracy (THE REGIME)
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We're baaaaaaaaack! Say this to yourself OR passers-by in the style of Poltergeist II. We love all our guests equally, of course, but this week's is extra spesh because - HELLO - it's Succession writer and showrunner of The Regime, Will Tracy! We have an exciting connection, and the discovery of that connection, during the interview, was a major po…
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Interview-only Semisode Because Sara is Sick: Andy Milligan (ANT & DEC'S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY)
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Sara has tonsillitis - she's on antibiotics and complete vocal rest. She had a fever dream where she was drawn towards the light, but spotted her late grandmother on the other side and fled. So, it's a truncated episode this week (a semisode?): An interview we'd already recorded before she was struck down. And what an interview! It's Andy Milligan,…
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Underarm Meat and a Wide Ribcage. And Michelle Singer & Stu Richards (THE ASSEMBLY)
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Happy birthday to our son, who's eight today. He'll never read this, although he was recently overheard saying, "Mom can't decide what she's doing for her quick watch". Kids these days! Etc. This week it's our great pleasure to speak to Rockerdale Studios creative director, Stu Richards, and head of production, Michelle Singer, about their SMASH HI…
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Gems! Meteorites! Paintings! And Monica Beletsky (MANHUNT)
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It's cold and rainy and we promised to take our child to a farm near Heathrow airport. What fabulous journey are you on today? This week's guest - fresh off her rave review in the New York Times - is 'Manhunt' showrunner, Monica Beletsky! We discuss how to make old-timey feel new-timey, and how to manage a complex timeline. And Abe Lincoln's beard.…
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Those People Can Get Stampeded. And Eric Newman (NARCOS/GRISELDA)
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HEY HOLLYWOOD! What is this, Chateau Marmont?! This week's guest is Hollywood insider, the impossibly lovely Eric Newman, creator of Narcos and Griselda. We talk collabs with famous actors, and how to sensitively portray real-life people on screen. Plus the dos and don'ts of portraying drug lords specifically! Can't you just feel the California bre…
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Little Wigs Abound! And Russell T Davies (DOCTOR WHO)
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We've never been in love before We thought our hearts were safe We thought we knew the score! Are these lyrics from a musical? Or rather our unbridled feelings for this week's guest who just so happens to be RUSSELL T. DAVIES? WHAT IF IT IS BOTH? Dreams come true you guys, you just have to keep dreaming. This week's guest, see above, is the showrun…
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One Clean Pig. And Meredith Scardino (GIRLS5EVA)
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Hey now, hey now, there's a wall between us! Tear down that wall! We just want connection. You. Me. Us. The animals. This week, Sara's dreams come true (Geoff's come true next week WATCH THIS SPACE) when we speak to Girls5eva creator Meredith Scardino. It's the best comedy in 5eva, as far as we're concerned, and we are never wrong. Plus: One amazin…
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I Have Flexible Legs. And Ed Kellie. (THE JURY: MURDER TRIAL)
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Hola amigas y amigos! We're here to share our thoughts, feelings and TV recommendations. Plus, we get to talk to the executive producer and creative director behind Channel 4's 'The Jury: Murder Trial', Ed Kellie. If you're reading this the same week as we're writing it, come and see Sara's work-in-progress at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in Islingt…
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The Mademoiselles Stay In. And Lou Sanders (UNFORGIVABLE)
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Come on girls! Do you believe in love? 'Cause I've got something to say about it, and it goes something like this! (No offence to Madonna, but that double 'something' ^ is really, erm... something.) Your transatlantic sweethearts are back with more TV for you to watch, *and* fresh from the rink, it's the funniest of them all... LOU SANDERS. She's b…
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My Parents are in a Lot of Google Earth Images. And Rosie Jones (OUT OF ORDER)
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Spring is in the air! OR IS IT? Have we been wrongly convinced by one nice cherry blossom, when if fact most cherry blossoms are taking their time? Don't generalize, you guys! This week we're speaking to our friend and national-treasure-in-the-making, stand-up comedian Rosie Jones, about her new panel show Out of Order, big frocks, online bullies a…
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The Sleep Schedule of a Cow. And Issa Lopez (TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY)
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Welcome! How are you? Look at you! You look fantastic. Did you get surgery? You must give us your guy's number. Or gal. NOT ALL COSMETIC SURGEONS ARE MEN. This week, we are graced by the presence of one of the hottest showrunners in the world right now - Issa Lopez, creator of 'True Detective: Night Country'. Spoiler: She is wonderful. Correspond w…
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Pointe Shoes. And Jeff Schaffer (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM)
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What the world needs now is love, sweet love. And TV recommendations... Your podcast Valentines are here to oblige. PLUS... a man who's been at the heart of some the best comedy of the past thirty years: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' executive producer/writer/director, 'Seinfeld' alumni, and 'Dave' creator, Jeff Schaffer. He's our darling. Share your love…
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