Stay ConnectedSara 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?
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The Christmas/Thanksgiving buffer, total farmer drama, and the conviviality of coroners. It's all within, it's all for you.
We also talk 'Bad Sisters', and Sharon Horgan's hair, writing, and imagined daily routine.
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Buckle up, fuckleheads, and come on into our sandpit for emergent behaviour.
We’re providing a platform to marginalised talent (Jesse), and he’s luring us into a tunnel for Tom Wambsgans’ bachelor party. But not you, Fly Guys - it’s a really tight guest list.
Turn up the bass in the back!
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Big news: Sara's back to the gym for the first time since her tonsillectomy. There's a new Peloton instructor on the scene and he's forcing her to ask a lot of questions.
Medium news: Sara is into Chappell Roan now.
Little news: Geoff is working hard, but it's from home. He's had fewer adventures.
This week has been an absolute delight in terms of your email and new Patreon supporters so don't let us down now! It'll break our little hearts!
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Roll up, roll up for the festival of grievances!
This week, we relocate Connor's desert ranch, Austerlitz (formerly REDACTED) to take a pop at the champ, Jesse Armstrong. Will it be a very compelling package? Or will it be like tossing a bag of Uzis into a soft-play area?
PLUS: Our fun new game, Sh*t or Shinola?
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There'll be a new U.S. president-elect by the time we do another one of these and that's all either one of us can think about.
But that doesn't mean we don't love you
need you
want you...
We want you, we want you, we want you
On a chair with a dead magazine
In the cave at the tip of the lily
In some hallway where love's never been
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Hello, fellow nudie turtles.
Napkins on heads to mask the shame and heighten the pleasure as we feast on tasty morsels from Succession's groovy hub.
Want the freaky-deaky truth about Tom's black eye? Has Jesse been snubbed - IS THIS A SNUBBING? And can we depend on Jarmstrong's vote for Team Future? Let the minutes reflect that Sara was asked to recuse herself.
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Boo!
Did we getcha???
Happy spooky Hallowe'en, everyone. Sara hatches a plan to go as Chappell Roan (whose name she just had to Google ), before deciding against it. She’s up to some truly scary stuff with coconut oil too.
Plus: 'No Hard Feelings', 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story', another episode of 'Disclaimer', 'Janet Planet', and Billy Crystal tries his hand at horror in Apple TV's 'Before' - but is there enough pumpkin in his paprikash?
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Do not listen on a 12-hour drive with your grandpa. No music, no chatting. Keep your mind on the driving. Or find an economics podcast he likes to shout at.
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Sara returns from the States and becomes familiar with the very British concept of the bonkbuster.
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Thank you all for coming, and thanks to all who have supported Sara through her recent health nonsense. This week, we attend the RECNY with the man, the legend, Jesse Armstrong.
** Surprise Jesse Retirement Announcement **
So sorry about the butter, guys.
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Hello! This week, we're transatlantic, like a pair of Freddie Laker mother-effers.
Sara is in the suburbs of Chicago, and wants to be left alone. Geoff is in Stoke Newington, and wishes he wasn't being left alone. Somehow, remarkably, we can watch the same TV. What an era.
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Hey hey hey, my people!
Time for another peep through our (smeared) window into the mind behind 'Succession', Jesse Armstrong. We wouldn't say he's the man, but if there were a man - hypothetically - he might look a lot like Jesse.
This week, it's episode 3, 'Lifeboats', and a trio of major players enter the stage: Sandy Furness, Stewy Hosseini and Mondale... um, there's no way Shiv is allowing a dog to have a surname. But he's basically a Roy, in all but name.
Oh, and we found Roman's personal trainer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockyurich/profilecard/?igsh=enMzaHdzYXo5cHpk
Stay strong, stay in touch.
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Hey, hey we're The Monkees, and people say we monkey around! For clarity: We're not The Monkees, and people seldom say we monkey around.
This week we get on board with:
a) The gourd
b) 'Industry'. OR DO WE? (We're hopeful this isn't another 'The Bear' situation.)
We also attend a local event, which displeases the family convalescent.
See you on Friday WITH J'ARMSTRONG!
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Hello! I apologise if my bell summoned you. It's FireCrotch & Normcore here, with another funky chowder! The rewatch with our dear acquaintance Jesse Armstrong continues with season 1, episode 2, Shit Show at the Fuck Factory.
Dear Jesse, talk me through your feelings on titles? Am I thinking about it too much? Like the people who thought all the orange in S3E8 was a signal that Kendall was dead? How much analysis is TOO much analysis? I JUST WANT YOU TO LIKE ME.
And what about Lawrence's omelette nipples?
If you need us to go get sandwiches or coffee OR step up from regional parks and run North America, we can and we will, and that's just an offer on the table. Do you hereby concur?
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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 that 'I like you, but I need you to like me before I can love you.'
Did we bend for him? How much sage was burnt? And did he hit the million dollar homerun?
It's a magnificent effort. Magnificent.
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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!
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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.
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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? Anyone? Bueller?) We delve into Couples Therapy too, of course, don't worry your pretty little heads.
And our guest this week! It's only one of the world's - the world's! - best comedians, John Kearns, here to talk about his new standup special Varnishing Days.
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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.
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With thanks to Sarah Bennetto, Pax Lowey and Julian Harding at End of the Road Festival
* In the unlikely event of a catastrophic earthquake, please disregard.
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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
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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 for the Hermitage of Braid content, good news! There's an arguably overly-long anecdote about the Hermitage of Braid.
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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 sweethearts, the DCC - if you know, you know - and if you don't, you soon will. Also: Sara exhibits her most British behaviour to date.
See Sara's show, 'Anything For You' at the Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sara-barron-anything-for-you
Then see Pierre's show, 'Must We?': https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/pierre-novellie-must-we
And once you've done all that, read Pierre's book: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Pierre-Novellie/Why-Cant-I-Just-Enjoy-Things--A-Comedians-Guide-to-Autism/29646545
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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 applicable) and baby-pappa, Alfie Brown. You may know Jessie from her many TV appearances and acting roles, or as Lavender Brown in various Harry Potter movies and other I.P. She's funny, she's insightful, she's candid, and she's got all the talent. It's all very triggering to Sara, but she'd still like to be Jessie's BFF.
See Sara at the Fringe: https://bit.ly/3vRVCw3
A more gracious podcaster would have linked to Jessie's Fringe shows first: https://bit.ly/jtltw and https://bit.ly/jtltw2
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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? - and your usual email contributions. PLUS our podcast plans for the remainder of the summer.
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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'.
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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 show Spent is out now!
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Edited by Naughty Porty from Number 40.
Thanks to Patreon darling Miriam for recommending 'Sunny'
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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! - Toads.
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*** Sorry it's late, there was a horrible outbreak ***
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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.
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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.
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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 herself has been (non-anally*) probed and is, over all, a delight.
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* EVERYBODY's gone Surfin' USA, right?
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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 and cough up for the extended version on Patreon, this is it. Deets below.
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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 Bridge', starring Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone.
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God Only Knows what we'd do without Annabel Port
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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://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-anything-for-you-wip-13th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202406131830/
Edited by Annabel Port.
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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 of us.
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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 James Rogan, the man behind the new documentary, 'ABBA: Against The Odds'.
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Chiquitita: Annabel Port
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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 star of the BBC hit Dinosaur.
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See Sara work it out in Brighton: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/sara-barron-anything-for-you/
Edited by the woman whose parents - to cheer her up after a divorce as a 30-something - on a weekend away to Auschwitz
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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 podcast highlight.
Plus: Sara roleplays being a Deliverer of Hard Truths and Geoff confronts his fears about Unfrosted
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See Sara working it all out in Machynlleth: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/sara-barron-anything-for-you-work-in-progress/
Or Brighton: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/sara-barron-anything-for-you/
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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, writer of The Sopranos of shiny-floor entertainment TV - Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
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Edited by Annabel Port, who is in rude health.
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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 HIT The Assembly. You're not living life to the fullest if you haven't seen this show, and you know we don't say that lightly.
Plus: a master-class in martial passive-aggression, Ripley (finally!), and boundaries, baby, BOUNDARIES.
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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.
Plus: We watch TV featuring (in no particular order) Michael Sheen, Steve Martin and Larry David.
“The heart wants what it wants. There’s no logic to those things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that’s that.” ~ Woody Allen
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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 breeze in the palm trees as you read this?! How lovely.
Also we've got the new Sally Wainwright, Taylor Swift and a show where a hot girl works in a record shop. HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING?
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Nepo-friendy book plug! Buy 'Star Trek: Discovering The TV Series' by Tom Salinsky: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Trek-Discovering-Original-Generation/dp/1399035045
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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 showrunner of Doctor Who, creator of It's a Sin, Queer as Folk, and too much more to mention. The King of British TV, and our new hero.
Our hearts are full of gratitude towards beloved friend and listener Jan McVerry, without whom none of this would've happened!
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Interview engineered by Ed @ Spiritland
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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 amazing film, one v good documentary, and a decent glitzy-glamy drama. Plus-Plus: We want a dog. Do sheep-a-doodles really need a massive outdoor garden?
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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 Islington, London, this Sunday afternoon: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/
If you're reading this in the future, WHAT'S IT LIKE? How did Sara's work-in-progress go?
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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 back for more sidekicking with Mel Giedroyc on 'Unforgivable' (DAVE TV).
See Sara's work-in-progress at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in London on Sunday 17th March: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/
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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 and - SPOILER ALERT - meeting Cher. (CHER!)
Tickets for Sara's W.I.P. (not to be confused with W.A.P.) at the Bill Murray: bit.ly/3OYyAKf
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Edited by Annabel Port. She'll never know how much she means to us.
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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.
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Edited by Annabel Port. LOVE HER.
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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.
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Hey beaus and boos! There's a song stuck in our heads, and after listening to this, it'll be stuck in yours, too - if it isn't already.
Also, you're in for a treat, because we're talking to excellent actor and even-more-excellent person, Gemma Whelan.
SHA-LA! SHA-LINGAY!
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Heyyyy! We all made it through January (touch wood, there's still a day and a bit to go. Oh no. What if we've TEMPTED FATE?), and we're thrilled to bring you Kitty Flanagan - creator and star of 'Fisk' on Netflix - all the way from Melbourne, Australia. We had some tech issues, and the sound is a bit ropier than usual, but it used to take 18 months to get episodes of 'Neighbours' from down under to the UK, so it's a miracle, really. Don't be ungrateful!
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Hello? Are you there? IS THIS ON? Sara skips parents' evening, and justifies revenge scenarios. Plus we talk to Big Boys creator, Jack Rooke, about what it's like being The Grief Guy, PLUS - as always! - we tell you what's worth it on that hot little small screen.
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How do you do, fellow kids?* We're joined by hot thing (in every sense - he's blowing up, he has a face you want to kiss, and he is a profuse sweater), Leo Reich. He's here to talk about his new HBO special, 'Literally Who Cares?'
Plus, what you ought to be watching on teevs, and Sara voices some mild doubts about the role life coaches play in our society.
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* With apologies to 30 Rock
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Look at you - what a punim! Come here and let us give you a big kiss on the cheek. See who we have with us? That's right, only British comedy royalty, Daisy May Cooper - co-creator and star of 'This Country' and 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' She's here to draw your attention to her new role as team captain on ITV's remake of classic U.S. gameshow 'Password'. She's *everything* you're hoping for. AND MORE.
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HEY CUTIE-CUTIES, we're back for more in '24 and we're in love, we're in love and we don't care who knows it! Before you get the ick, this isn't about our marriage, it's an incredible new three-part documentary series (as recommended by Natalie Gold - GOLD! Always believe in your soul - on last week's episode.)
Plus, we talk to a YOUNGSTER. Yes, that's right: We cut across many demographics. It's Kat Sadler, creator and star of BBC Three's 'Such Brave Girls'. She's funny, she's talented, she's on the up and up - by rights we should hate her, but she's just so damned likeable. We're filing for adoption.
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Edited by Annabel Port. At her mother-in-common-law's house. On New Year's Day.
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It's the festive perineum, and what do the other podcasts do? Phone-it-in with rehashed clips and lazy ask-us-anythings. Not us! We're phoning-it-in by getting some of our favourite guests to voice-note their binge-watch recommendations for these lazy days. Succession's Justine Lupe and Natalie Gold, stand-up hero Nish Kumar, The Buccaneers' Katherine Jakeways, Breeders' Chris Addison and Full Circle's Ed Solomon all weigh in with TV picks. PLUS! We play Succession Prop and Costume Auction Price Is Right.
Your podcast Mom and Dad do spoil you little sweeties...
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Merrrrrrry Christmas. Overindulge on this bumper-length episode, featuring a whistlestop tour of our festive favourites. PLUS Craig Cash (co-creator: The Mrs Merton Show, The Royle Family, Early Doors) is here to talking about a new documentary about his friend and collaborator, the much-missed Caroline Aherne, which is airing on Christmas Day on BBC Two.
Geoff considers himself to be Craig's protégé (not that Craig has ever given any indication of that, and neither is it evidenced in Geoff's career), they go back a longgggg way, so we're treating you to a long chat. And an even longer one on Patreon.
May your days be merry and bright!
Love,
F&N (neé S&G)
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Hi! Sorry we're late. We're fine. Honestly. Don't worry about us. Everything's okay. WHY AREN'T YOU ASKING IF WE'RE ALRIGHT?
We're here now, and we've watched that show you've been banging on about. Plus, we talk to Harry and Jack Williams, creators of 'Boat Story' and SO much other fine television - what curriculum vitaes! (Curriculae vitums?)
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We're alright. Honestly.
See you tomorrow.
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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Are you? ARE YOU? Sara refuses to learn from her public transport mistakes, and we follow up on a nepo-mommy recommendation.
Plus: Bow down mister, Hare Rama, Hare Krishna, our guest is optimist, Jen Brister!
Watch Jen's stand-up special, The Optimist: https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/jen-brister-the-optimist
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Coochie-coo, sweet babies! Look what mommy and daddy have for you: Lots of screentime, that's what. And Sara's head explodes when we get to speak to Fenton Bailey, executive producer of RuPaul's Drag Race. Sissy that walk!
Buy Fenton's book, Screen Age - How TV shaped our reality from Tammy Faye to RuPaul's Drag Race: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Fenton-Bailey/ScreenAge--How-TV-shaped-our-reality-from-Tammy-Faye-to-RuPauls-Drag-Race/27206489
Send us an email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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Edited by Annabel Port. Her Substack is a little old place where we can get together. Substack, baby! Tin roof? Rusted! https://annabelport.substack.com/
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Hey, Baberiba! Keep up, we're covering a lot of ground this week: Introversion, ropework, biker gangs, genital warts, and Noddy Holder all feature, alongside some excellent viewing recommendations, and the return of our brilliant friend: Katherine Jakeways, creator, executive producer and writer of the hit Apple TV+ show, The Buccaneers.
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Edited by Annabel Port. When she's not editing, she's Substacking, across the universe: https://annabelport.substack.com/
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Hey, good lookin'! Here's what we've got cookin' (just chasing those Gen Z dollars by referencing a song from 1951): Purple ladies, outdoor intercourse, street art, the noble art, slum landlords and some truly excellent TV recommendations.
Plus! We don't know how we did it*, but we only went and bagged an interview with Taskmaster's Alex Horne and Greg Davies. Individually, they're phenomena. Together, they are a phenomenon. Phenomenal!
Come up and email us, make us smile: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com
Sara loves money. Share some love: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH
Edited by Annabel Port. When's she's not editing, you can find her on Substack: https://annabelport.substack.com/
* We do really: Sara, Alex and Greg share the same management. Thanks, Julien + Jack!
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Hi fans, well-wishers, and the curious. This episode's a few minutes longer than usual, so these notes are a little shorter, to reduce demand on your time. Our guest is Nash Edgerton, director of our favourite TLTW discovery so far, Mr Inbetween - what a guy.
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Happy spooky Hallowe'en! We promised you a treat: Scary things to watch. Was it a trick? Enter at your own risk...
Plus we talk to Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen - creators of the excellent Somebody Somewhere, starring Bridget Everett. They're delightful.
Edited by Annabel Port from Benfleet
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Hello you! Wanna hug? No? We completely get it. Have you been eating properly? We're going to nourish you. (With television recommendations, you'll have to supply your own food for your TV dinner.)
Also, we're extremely excited to talk to Fisher Stevens. You might instantly think Hugo in 'Succession', but SHAME ON YOU. As a proud member of the SAG-AFTRA union, he's currently on strike with his fellow actors - stop making him a scab in your mind's eye. He's here with his director's hat on (flat cap, light tweed) to talk about how he made the documentary du jour, 'Beckham' (NETFLIX).
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Also, if you haven't rated and reviewed us on your podcast app yet, why not do it now? Unless you're considering anything other than a glowing, five-star review, in which case do it never.
Edited by Annabel Port, daughter of Robin Port - Southend United's #1 fan. Go Shrimpers!
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Bon après-midi! Ça va? Gotta love a cedilla. We're here, we have things to tell you about what we've watched on TV, and we're joined by comedian-turned-director, Chris Addison. The final season of Breeders - which he co-created with Simon Blackwell and Martin Freeman - is airing in the UK now. He is a lanky delight!
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Here come FC and NC on their matching bicycles, baskets full of TV recommedations. And look who's with them! Dreamboat comedian, Jamali Maddix, series regular on Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
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It's just a hot young influencer couple here to influence what you watch on TV. Our guest is Larry Rickard: Cast member and co-creator of Ghosts. BTS gossip: Geoff asked Larry if he'd record a video message for our Horrible Histories-obsessed son, but Sara kiboshed it.
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HI BABES! We're back to depress you with what we did on our tenth wedding anniversary, and to tell you what's worth your attention on the teevz. We also talk to writer, Marnie Dickens, who has:
a) A snazzy shirt
b) The number one show on Amazon Prime Video in the UK: Wilderness, starring Jenna Coleman.
Plus, Sara attempts to start not one, but two movements.
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It's your favourite young lovers, on the cusp of our tenth wedding anniversary, taking time away from gazing into each other's eyes to gaze into the TV - and tell you whether you should watch what we've been watching.
Our guest is Nish Kumar, stand-up comedian - as the French would say - by excellence. His new special 'Your Power, Your Control' is available on Sky/Now TV. Sara's name appears in the credits, SPELLED INCORRECTLY. What will happen when Nish is confronted? Clickbait!
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HIYA! In this week's watchings: Sara attempts to be more broadminded about polyamory, Geoff scavenges for Succession crumbs, we disagree about a new horror/fantasy series (but admire the sartorial choices), AND - live from another hemisphere - we're joined by the brilliant Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, creators of Deadloch.
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You told us to watch Reservation Dogs, we over-delivered: We bring you its creator, Sterlin Harjo. Now that's worth the podcast showing up a few hours later than usual, right? (If you didn't notice, pls disregard, Thanks.)
Plus religious ritual nepo-comedy, a re-run of the space race, and we pick up what the J-Dog put down last week.
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Edited by: Annabel Port (in absentia)
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Your favourite cute thrupple reunites to give patrons of the world's largest arts festival a bit of a show. Plus, back at home, we follow up on one of Sarah Phelps' recommendations, and Sara does a good friend a nepo-favour. It takes a turn.
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Oh hello! Sara shares her public transport trauma, we both share what's been on our TV, plus we talk to showrunner of the forthcoming Apple TV+ series, The Buccaneers, Katherine Jakeways. We love her, and she's a near-Q3 inspiration, ladies!
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See us with Jesse Armstrong at the Edinburgh Fringe: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/they-like-to-watch-live-with-jesse-armstrong
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Saturday 26th August. 12 noon. Assembly Ballroom
TICKETS: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/they-like-to-watch-live-with-jesse-armstrong/performances
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Hello! We became addicted to Hijack on Apple TV+ whilst we were on holiday, and as soon as we arrived home, we tracked down co-creator/director Jim Field Smith, and bombarded him with questions. He was gracious and duly obliged: There will be spoilers.
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HEJ KOMPISAR! We're summering in the Stockholm Archipelago, but we borrowed some recording equipment from Ridklubben, Sweden's best equestrian podcast. We talk Hijack, How To with John Wilson, and The Jinx, plus we're joined by a tall genius - one of the UK's best and most respected screenwriters, Jack Thorne. VARSÅGOD!
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Oh, Bridget! Not content with merely being one of the best stand-up comedians in the UK, she's gone and made a TV show that's funny and completely unique - The Change, and she's telling us all about it.
Plus: We've set up a Patreon for you. It's real nice: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH
Feed Mr. Inbox a juicy email: f**koff@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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Who are we talking to this week? Only one of the UK's best screenwriters, Sarah Phelps - creator of the excellent 'The Sixth Commandment' - the best thing since 'Succession' (according to Nigella Lawson on Twitter. And us.)
Plus: Is 'The Bear' a wolf in emperor's new clothing?
Also, we're nearly there with the Patreon. The Sarah Phelps interview was so good that you need to hear the whole thing, and that's the kind of BOCO™️ (bonus content) we'll be giving our Patreon supporters. Deets next week.
Email us: f**koff@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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ED SOLOMON! He co-created Bill and Ted, he wrote Men In Black, he's a frequent Steven Soderberg collaborator - they've made an excellent new show together: Full Circle. WHAT A CV! Why isn't his name at the front of your brain? We suspect it's down to humility. He came 'round to ours for coffee, and he's quite brilliant. You'll love him.
Plus, this week's scenes from a marriage spent watching TV, and your recommendations.
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Hello! We're tottering like newborn giraffes into the new incarnation of our podcast. Hear what we've watched, what you think we should watch, plus Bisha K Ali and Charlie Brooker talk to us about the latest series of Black Mirror, what they like to watch, and whether passing flatus is funny.
Email us! f**koff@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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What next for Firecrotch & Normcore? Details within.
And, your headline act... Jesse Armstrong recorded live at the Orwell Festival in London. He was on excellent form. The event was titled 'Politics and Drama' - there's plenty of both, plus loads about Jesse's career, and specifically 'Succession'.
More about the Orwell Foundation: https://www.orwellfoundation.com/
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Highlights from our live show in London, days before the finale.
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Your reactions to the finale, plus we talk to 'Succession' prop master Monica Jacobs about Lady Caroline's fridge, Ewan's cane, and which cast member is always prepared (you already know, don't you?)
We're going to be okay. *You're* going to be okay. Uh, because you're... You're a monster. And you're gonna win. 'Cause you just... You just win.
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We work through the trauma, and 'Dear' Jesse' replies.
PS. Non-regular listener dipping in for the Jesse interview? The rest of it not for you? Great, but skip to about seventeen minutes in instead of making Sara a HATE FIGURE on social media.
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Sorry to leave you hanging after what you've been through. We opted for a lunchtime episode drop to bring you our number one boy, YOUR number one boy - 'Succession' creator and showrunner, Jesse Armstrong.
TODAY: Everything up to when it all goes to s**t
TOMORROW: The trauma. But more Jesse, too!
PS. Non-regular listener dipping in for the Jesse interview? The rest of it not for you? Great, but skip to about thirty minutes in instead of making Sara a HATE FIGURE on social media.
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Even if you've already seen the finale (so many feelings. TBD), you won't want to skip this. It's a wide-ranging conversation with Succession director and executive producer, Mark Mylod, spanning his years on the show. It's a fascinating, funny and thoughtful conversation on how Succession is made.
PS. We know we're stretching the definition of pre-finale beyond all credibility here. Back tomorrow!
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Full of nervous energy as you wait for the final episode? Distract yourself in the company of Mr Charisma... sorry DOCTOR Charisma, Alexander Skarsgård - aka Lukas Matsson - aka Pissy Longstocking (after this podcast)
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Apologies for this late-running Saturday Sprinkles, we hope sure you'll forgive us under the circumstances. We manifested some last-minute BoCo that was too good to turn down...
In an act of kindness, J. Smith-Cameron (aka Gerri Kellman) carved out a little time for a quick chat. As you'll hear, she was a dream, and there's a beautiful moment between her and Sara.
Before that chat with J (Jay?), as many of your contributions as we could squeeze in. And afterwards, we reveal tomorrow's BoCo. It's wild.
Enjoy the Mole Woman, slime puppies!
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We're very excited. We got to talk to the woman behind former playwright, and current wife of the future U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia (? ), Willa Ferreyra. It's Justine Lupe - look how far she's come!
What's it like to be married to a plant that grows on rocks and lives off insects that die inside of him? And how many iPads did she hurl into the Adriatic Sea?
Will it be long and hard to follow? F** it! Come on, how bad can it be?
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Giant rabbits, the lesser-spotted Iverson, and curly girls are all discussed in our latest BoCo, with the wonderful Natalie Gold. You'll love her. We did.
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To his critics: He is not a demagogue. He is a lauded stage and screen actor, and the man responsible for Succession's terrifying President-Elect to life. It's Justin Kirk!
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Did you think you'd pre-grieved, but then collapsed in a sobbing heap watching 'Church and State'? We are here with a hug and a hankie, and a front row seat courtesy of our guest, Dame Harriet Walter - aka Lady Caroline Collingwood. Should we go and pile in?
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Your post-election reaction and analysis, plus news about finale week...
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We just watched 'America Decides' - a night of good TV, or a forced stare into the rotten soul of western democracy? Don't worry! We also have a warm bath of Frank and Karl for you to wallow in. Something clean and true. And refreshing. Aaaaarrrrgh.
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Hello! We're taking a break from shouting 'Lukas!' 'Ebba!' at each other around the house to bring you this week's correspondence. AND more details about our emergency live show at London's Soho Theatre on Weds 24th May. Tickets are moving fast, you need to act quick like a jerk-off coder from Göteborg trying to close a deal so that sh*t will get crazy good.
BOOK HERE: https://sohotheatre.com/shows/firecrotch-normcore-a-succession-podcast-live/
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Missed out on tickets to come and watch the final episode with Jesse Armstrong at the BFI? We've laid on a little consolation for you: Firecrotch & Normcore LIVE at London's Soho Theatre.
Join us and like-minded Succession fans for a live recording of this podcast, the week leading up to the finale. Weds 24th May, 7.15pm. Tickets here: https://sohotheatre.com/shows/firecrotch-normcore-a-succession-podcast-live/
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We've just watched 'Tailgate Party', and we wonder if we shouldn't clear the air. Plus, send in the clown - Chuckles the Clown! Our guest is actor Zoë Winters, aka Kerry Castellabate (friend, assistant and adviser to Logan Roy.)
Did you spot something that we didn't? Heard something nasty about someone terrible? Should we do a live show for everyone who missed out on BFI tickets? Email us: f***off@firecrotchandnormcore.com
Love the deal! LOVE it!
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Delayed due to our previously discussed mini-break to Marrakech, it's more of your thoughts on 'Succession'. Expect the usual mix of theorising, objectifying, plus Sara's now heading for restraining orders from both Jesse Armstrong AND Lucy Prebble.
Email: f***off@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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This is going to sell out FAST, so we wanted to give you the heads up. Join 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong at BFI Southbank in London, building up to a live screening of the final episode. Tickets go on sale later today (Thurs May 4th), so set an alarm and station yourself in front of a web browser. We're part of this whole shebang too, but we can't say in what capacity. YET. You'll find out soon enough.
Details here: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=successionfinale
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We just watched "Living+'. Special Kenny is number one boy, but what were the other big swings, and who took a swing-and-a-miss? Plus, we talk to Logan's body man and (best) pal, Colin - actor Scott Nicholson. Spoiler alert: He's wonderful.
Does anyone read these shownotes? We don't know. We can't know. But I've got my suspicions. I've got my f***ing suspicions. Just in case, though, it's Sara's birthday. If you're minded to, wish her many happy returns on social media.
We want to hear from you for Friday Sprinkles! Email f***off@firecrotch@normcore.com Heads up: It'll probably be Saturday Sprinkles this week.
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We asked for your thoughts on Kill List, and you gave us hereditary jaws, grief knitwear, a Con-conspiracy and so much more. Plus: A rival to 'Dear Jesse'.
Email us: f***off@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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“Shorter is better.” ~ Stewy Hosseini
“F*** you, too, you pusillanimous piece of f***ing fool’s gold.” ~ Firecrotch & Normcore
Our guest on this week’s main episode was the wonderful Arian Moayed, and if you’re still hankering for a wankering, here’s a much longer version of that interview. Includes:
* Loads of extra detail on how Succession is made
* A whistlestop tour of Arian’s career, including performing alongside Robin Williams on Broadway
* The story of Waterwell, the arts and education non-profit Arian co-founded at the age of 21. https://www.waterwell.org/
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We just watched 'Kill List' and if you were expecting an episode almost entirely comprised of Sara objectifying Alexander Skarsgård, you're in for a surprise... because she's objectifying our guest, too - ARIAN MOAYED! Yes! Somehow, we persuaded to Stewy Hosseini to talk to us, and he over-delivers (under challenging circumstances.)
We bled the f**ker conversationally dry, so there'll be a bonus episode with lots more about 'Succession', plus his theatre career, Robin Williams, and Waterwell - the art and education non-profit he co-founded - later this week.
Email us: f**koff@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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Hello! Apologies for the late arrival, somebody refused to spend his 50th birthday editing a podcast.
Here are your thoughts on Succession S4E04, 'Honeymoon States' and the most polarising issue of our times: Underlined or crossed out?
Email us! f***off@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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Would anyone care for a look at the... china? We've just watched 'Honeymoon States' and we're ready to talk. This week, we're joined by phenomenal standup, Phil Wang ('Philly Philly Wang Wang' ; 'Side Splitter') to discuss 'Succession' and wake etiquette... in a humorous vein.
Send us your theories and queries - f***off@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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We provide a safe haven for your emotions in the aftermath of Connor's Wedding. Come on in, and tell us to eff off through the tears.
Send us your Succession theories and queries, dearies: f***off@firecrotchandnormcore.com
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'Succession' writer and executive producer Lucy Prebble was so generous with her time, and we're paying that generosity forward: Here's another half hour-or-so of our conversation, including lots of nerdy details about the writers' room.
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We just watched 'Connor's Wedding', and our guest is only actual 'Succession' writer and executive producer, LUCY PREBBLE!
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Our weekly episode consisting of your contributions: Napoleonic wines, mid-century paediatric psychology, and a 'Succession' themed costume at a humorously-named Jewish club night. We love you, but you are not serious people.
Plus, Sara's real-time reaction to the Crowdfunder totaliser. Support her cause: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/firecrotchandnormcore
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Everything feels very vivid today, doesn't it? We've just watched 'Rehearsal' and we're ready to talk. Plus, our guest is the brilliant Rose Matafeo (Starstruck, Horndog), who scrutinises 'Succession' with the kind of rigour that Logan applies to ATN's pizza expenditure.
Share your f-ing dot! Send us your theories and queries - f***off@firecrotchandnormcore.com
Sincerely, F.Crotch/N.Core
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We asked you to speculate as to the nature of Ann’s Disaster in Maine, and you delivered. Plus birthday etiquette, Tom-theorising, the Jewish Roys, AND we launch our Firecrotch & Normcore fundraiser in aid of a vitally important cause.
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Happy birthday dear Logan! We're back for a bit of a rummage in the S4 premiere episode 'The Munsters'
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The fourth and final series is nearly upon us! Got thoughts/theories/feelings? Lay it on on us. Email f***off@firecrotchnormcore.com
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It's nearly here! Ahead of the S4 premiere, we give you a refresher on where we left off at the end of S3: Who's been f-ed, and by whom. If you're tight on time, the short answer is everyone, by Logan.
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The season that starts and ends with Kendall on TV, with so much in-between: Boar on the Floor, Rock Star and Mole Woman, a Broadway premiere, L to the O.G., and infinite coves. Nervous? Come the f**k on... For din-dins with Firecrotch & Normcore? PLEASE.
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It's almost time: The return of 'Succession' is imminent, and we're rewatching the whole thing in preparation. We've just finished the first season, and had so many thoughts and feelings that we decided it's time to re-open the kimono...
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Hello! Sara's performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, so we discuss recent Succession news in the hope that you'll go and see her show:
https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/sara-barron-hard-feelings#overview
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Recorded live in front of an audience on Succession Eve, hours before the S03 finale aired.
Our guest is the UK's most acclaimed music artist of 2021, Rebecca Taylor aka Self Esteem. We love her, she loves Succession, you'll love her.
Thanks to our venue, 21 Soho, and the indomitable Lizzy Pollott from Acast.
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It's a double-length, extra sprinkly episode full of what you thought about the finale.
Now f*** off, you nosy f***ing pedestrians.
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Turn the bigot spigot to full gush, and lighten up, glum-glum! We're joined by writer and comedian David Baddiel to talk through the Succession series 3 finale, "And the Bells Say". Because it works.
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It came true! We talked to Succession creator and showrunner, Jesse Armstrong.
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You email us to grapple with the question we've all been asking since the last episode, plus further scrutiny of *that* photograph.
Last chance to join us and Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor) on Succession Eve in London: https://bit.ly/livecrotch
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Grab a fermented yogurt drink and gather 'round because OH MY GOD, KEN, you're *our* fucking onion! This week we dissect the penultimate episode, Chiantishire, with the help of actor, podcaster and musician, Scroobius Pip. He sates our lust for wisdom, although it is such a shame Sontag's not still alive.
Join us live in London on Sunday 12th December - Succession finale eve!
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Kendall's blankie, Shiv's moves, and Logan's urethra all feature in your emails, as we power through the weekend till the penultimate episode of Succession series four.
Spend Succession Finale Eve with us and Self Esteem at our live show in London on 12th December: https://bit.ly/livecrotch
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Hello, haunted scarecrows! This week we go nut-nut/pure access/full bore with the latest episode, 'Too Much Birthday.' We're joined by the hosts of the 'What If? ' podcast, journalist Rosie Smith and her mum Lorraine Kelly, and there are no boundaries (if you're cool.)
Come to our live show in London on the eve of the Succession series 3 finale - with special guest, Self Esteem: https://bit.ly/livecrotch
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Kendall's impending 40th, Roman's bathroom predilections, and Shiv C-strikes again in this week's rummage around in our inbox.
Come to our pre-finale Succession show:
https://bit.ly/livecrotch
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Welcome to Clown Town! Treat yourself to a large cup of room temperature water. This week we dive deep into the latest episode, 'What it Takes'. We're joined by comedian and author, Dave Gorman, and it has... quite a funk to it. You kinda have to meet it halfway, right? IT'S EARTHY.
Join us live in London on the eve of the 'Succession' S03 finale. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/livecrotch
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It's time once more to take the temperature among the S-munchers.
Join us for Firecrotch & Normcore live, on Succession Finale-Eve: https://bit.ly/livecrotch
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Hello, gang of crapulous shills. Insert a Tabasco suppository, and prepare to probe the latest episode 'Retired Janitors of Idaho'. Comedian Nish Kumar joins us to vamp, Karl, vamp!
Join us live in London on the eve of the 'Succession' S03 finale. Tickets here: https://www.tickettext.co.uk/Ou7ZpV0Qql
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It's your email observations and contemplations on the show with more layers than Josh Aaronson at his island beach house.
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Hello goons, stooges and roughjacks!
Grab a courtesy pastry and join us to compare notes on the latest episode, 'Lion in the Meadow'. Plus, we'll be scrutinising the forehead of our guest; comedian and actor, Sindhu Vee.
Meep meep!
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We're here again to form a support bubble until the next episode of 'Succession', and to go through your email like a combine harvester in a wheat field of Ds.
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We're just really happy in our headspace! We hope you're happy in yours, and ready to process the latest episode, 'The Disruption'. Comedian and author Mark Watson joins us in the stretch limo - we've promised to hook him up with a watch.
WE GET IT.
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It’s our Friday stopgap until the next episode of ‘Succession’, where we outsource our inbox to you. We asked for your amateur psychological assessments of Roman’s sexual peccadilloes - you delivered. Plus your hypotheses and extrapolations on the Waystar Royco empire. These are *relevant* doughnuts.
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Thank you, thank you, mental giants, for downloading our dissection of the latest 'Succession' episode 'Mass in the Time of War'. We're thrilled to be wearing a full chemical and biological suit, going by the name of Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist, Global Pillage, Say My Name.)
Five stars!
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Your theories and queries in the first of our non-compulsory episodes to get you through the weekend before 'Succession'.
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Our in-depth analysis of the latest from New York and The Balkans, a 'Succession' love-huddle with comedian and director, Chris Addison, and your Waystar Royco hypotheses.
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Welcome to Firecrotch & Normcore. The Roys are (nearly) back in town. We're excited, you're excited. All that excitement has to go somewhere: Put it here.
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