We Blame Harry Styles

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Love on Tour Week 3: DC, Detroit, St. Paul and Chicago N1&2! Sep 28, 2021

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In episode 20, Key (he/they), Gray (he/him) cover the third week of Love on Tour! After a brief introduction, they get into a discussion of the seventh stop on Harry’s tour: Washington DC (4:10). They then break down Detroit (11:40), St. Paul* (20:40), Chicago Night One (27:15) and Chicago Night Two (32:56). Listen to hear discussions of Harry’s various onstage antics including the banana song, the now-famous dating advice segment of the St. Paul show, and more!

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Love on Tour Week 2: Dallas, St. Louis, & Philadelphia (& DWD teaser!) Sep 19, 2021

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In episode 19, Key (he/they), Gray (he/him), and their surveyed listeners take on the second week of Love on Tour!! After a brief introduction that includes blaming Harry Styles for their recording schedule and a dissection of the Don’t Worry Darling teaser trailer (1:16), they get into a discussion of the four stop on Harry’s tour: Dallas (6:17). This leads them into a discussion of the Fine Line tour silhouette (9:12), followed by a breakdown of St. Louis (20:09), and Philadelphia (29:12). Listen to hear Gray despair over Gritty’s absence in Philadelphia, Key get emotional about tour (pull it together Key), and lots of laughter about a pile of discarded obscene posters which one listener described as “a Tracy Emin installation.”

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Love on Tour Week 1: Vegas, Denver & San Antonio Sep 13, 2021

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In episode 18, Key (he/they), Gray (he/him), and their surveyed listeners take on the first week of Love on Tour!! After a brief introduction that includes blaming Harry Styles for their recent sleepless nights they get into a discussion of the first three stops of Harry’s tour: Las Vegas (5:15), Denver (24:03), and San Antonio (33:55). Listen to hear Gray swoon over Harry’s bare chest, Key celebrating the inclusion of a certain favorite song, and much, much giggling over the already-infamous “tastes like-tastes like-tastes like-” evolution from Las Vegas to San Antonio. Email us at weblameharrystyles@gmail.com Follow us on twitter @harrystylespod Follow us on tumblr harrystylespod.tumblr.com

MEDICINE Jun 29, 2021

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In episode 15, hosts Key (he/they) and Gray (he/him) celebrate pride by analyzing Harry’s unreleased song, Medicine! They briefly touch on the postponed Don’t Worry Darling release (1:20), the My Policeman Venice shoot and wrap (4:40), and participate in WILD speculation about Harry’s possible upcoming makeup/perfume line, Pleased As. . . (8:40) before getting into a discussion of Medicine (12:30)

After discussing the timeline of Medicine’s release, they discuss their own histories with the song (17:50) as well as their general opinions on Medicine’s sound (21:30). They then move into an in-depth lyrical reading and analysis, featuring Gray and Key’s awkward attempts to make the podcast less explicit than the song itself (23:58). This leads into a discussion about Medicine, queer sexuality, and sex positivity (53:30).

To round out the conversation, they discuss what Harry himself has to say about the song (1:13:37) as well as notable performances, including the question - what, exactly, was in the water when Harry performed it in St. Paul?(1:23:39) After exploring what the future and legacy of Medicine might be, Key and Gray close out the show by chatting about some non-Harry things that have brought them joy over the past week (1:34:31).

Sources:

Entertainment Weekly on Medicine: https://ew.com/music/2018/03/14/harry-styles-medicine/

Genius: https://genius.com/Harry-styles-medicine-lyrics

Medicine in St. Paul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWGq_hp0XSI

Every "And I'm Okay With It" from Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgFDzs7Z3R0

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Harry at the Brits, My Policeman set pics, and Top 5 Hélène Pambrun photos of Harry! Jun 06, 2021

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In episode 14, hosts Key (he/they) and Gray (he/him) cover the various Harry Styles-related news stories from the past month, as well as breaking down their top 5 photos Hélène Pambrun has taken of Harry (inspired by her recent interview on the podcast “Straight Up”)

They begin by diving into Harry’s surprise appearance at the Brit Awards (6:55), which of course wouldn’t be complete without some HS3-related clowning. After briefly touching on the 4 year anniversary of HS1, they then get into the deluge of My Policeman set photos that have dropped since the last episode (19:54). Tiny shorts, Harry freezing on the beach, his tattoos peaking out- it’s all here!

Finally, after some rampant speculation about the Don’t Worry Darling trailer (28:07), they discuss Harry’s frequent collaborator photographer Hélène Pambrun’s interview on the podcast “Straight Up” (33:08). This leads them into a breakdown of their top 5 photos she has taken of Harry. If your fave photos weren’t included, you can shame Key and Gray @harrystylespod!

They close out the show by chatting about some non-Harry things that have brought them joy over the week (55:02).

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Sources:

The photos discussed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BFys3h6ZmDJyHKvnPPxIuIxy6DA8HLoC7qwnoAMx8IY/edit

Hélène's interview transcript: https://carl-and-pearl.tumblr.com/post/652297985457340416/h%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne-pambrun-for-straight-up-full-interview

Introducing the Love on Tour Setlist Draft May 10, 2021

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In episode 13, hosts Key (he/they) and Gray (he/him) make potential Love on Tour setlists, but with a twist! After giving a rundown of recent Harry-related news - including the amazing mermaidrry pictures (5:10) and the Gucci Beloved campaign (8:33), they get into a discussion of Harry’s discography through the format of a fantasy sports-style draft (17:45). They go back and forth and pick songs from five categories, competing to see who would end up with the better Love on Tour setlist!

Finally they end the show with a chat about some non-Harry things that have brought them joy over the week (1:06:03).

Listen for Gray imagining himself as a chicken in Harry’s arms, some high drama related to a certain Harry song that Key is still mad about, and to decide whose setlist you think is better!

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Thank you to the podcast the Big Picture, whose movie draft series inspired this episode!

Sources:

Gucci Beloved video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ervY_lzEXzo

https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/harry-styles-gucci-beloved

https://www.insider.com/harry-styles-ariel-the-little-mermaid-pictures-twitter-2021-4

LIGHTS UP MUSIC VIDEO (+ song analysis). OUT NOW. Apr 18, 2021

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In episode 12, hosts Key (he/they) and Gray (he/him) try and get to the bottom of why Lights Up means so much to them through an analysis of the music video and song- something they’ve both been wanting to do since the podcast began.

After explaining why analyzing Lights Up is so important to them in the first place, they start by going over the memorable timeline of release (6:00). They then recap the video in a few different ways- by reviewing some of the ways various publications covered the music video (13:18) and by going through the video scene by scene with Key (18:51).

After describing their first experiences with the music video they then get into more details in terms of aesthetics (33:14), with particular attention paid to lighting and costuming.

Then, after Gray performs a dramatic reading of the Lights Up lyrics (54:57), they finally get into an in-depth discussion of the theme (59:26). Is this discussion the most galaxy brain moment of the podcast so far? You decide! Tune in for emotional babbling, some comments from Key that either make no sense at all or might be kinda insightful, and Gray somehow working in the phrase: “what’s good Cosmopolitan?”

They end the show by breaking down what Harry himself has said about the song/video (1:41:34), wrapping up with closing thoughts (1:50:36), and briefly chatting about some non-Harry things that have brought them joy over the week (1:53:46).

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Links:

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/harry-styles-cryptic-tweet-internet-theories

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/harry-styles-website-second-album

https://www.papermag.com/harry-styles-lights-up-video-2640929048.html

https://www.eonline.com/news/1081986/harry-styles-is-oiled-up-and-shirtless-in-new-lights-up-music-video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2qczQqehtA&t=554s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VdFraZo8rM

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/harry-styles-lights-up-harris-reed

https://celebmix.com/harry-styles-talks-lights-up-and-cryptic-tweets-on-hits-radio/

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards Mar 20, 2021

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In episode 11, hosts Key (he/they) and Gray (he/him) break down all things Harry at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards!! After giving a rundown on their Grammys night experiences and a brief discussion on the show overall (8:36), they dive into Harry’s opening performance (12:22), from the band to the song to the all important fit/ the boa of it all (18:53). Next they get into the moment of the night: Harry winning a freakin Grammy!!! (30:16) They talk outfit #2 (35:08) and outfit #3 (40:40) before bringing high school debate club energy to the idea that any of these looks may hint at the aesthetic direction of Harry’s next musical era (43:15). Finally they end the show with a bizarre internet comment regarding the iconic banana dick necklace (53:51), a brief payneful digression, and a chat about some non-Harry things that have brought them joy over the week (1:01:48).

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Sources:

Grammys Photos: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dx8A2PC3nWCLqV7KBC38fBB7jwJBwPyxEgFNcpyuMgo/edit?usp=sharing

https://twitter.com/Grindr/status/1371254822117212163

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/grammy-awards-2021-recap-moments

https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-harry-styles-and-blood-orange-perform-watermelon-sugar-to-kick-off-

https://kingstylesdaily.tumblr.com/post/645746041849856002/mollyjanex-last-nights-grammys-was-so-sweet-on

https://evermoores.tumblr.com/post/645714343137296384/harry-styles-portrait-studios-2021-grammy

https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/harry-styles-grammys-2021-gucci-behind-the-scenes-interview?utm_source=twitter&mbid=social_twitter_vr&utm_medium=social&utm_brand=vogue&utm_social-type=owned&utm_campaign=runway

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/2021-best-grammy-awards-ever-1139720/

Grammy Awards Predictions Mar 11, 2021

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In episode 10, hosts Key (he/they) and Gray (he/him) give their predictions and react to listener predictions in the run-up to the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards!

After briefly touching on the casting of David Dawson in My Policeman (2:44), Key and Gray discuss the overall plans for this year’s awards show (7:44). They then get into their ideal Harry-at-the-Grammy-Awards scenarios (15:00), followed by what would make them come away from Sunday night’s show feeling satisfied (19:20).

Next they get into their predictions regarding the categories Harry is nominated in (22:18), discuss non-awards related predictions including what song Harry might perform, outfit, etc (35:06), and react to some listener submitted Grammy Awards predictions (40:38).

Finally they end the show with a return to the would-you-press-the-button game featuring some listener submissions as well as some Grammy related scenarios (45:43), a bizarre internet comment regarding Harry’s relationship with Amazon (54:03), and a chat about some non-Harry things that have brought them joy over the week (57:51).

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Sources:

Inside the 2021 Grammys: https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/inside-grammys-2021-show-ben-winston-1136850/

Harry's Birthday, Don't Worry Darling Wrap, My Policeman Casting & more! Mar 01, 2021

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In episode 9, hosts Key (he/they) and Gray (he/him) cover the various Harry Styles-related news stories from the past month!

They begin by getting a little sappy about the international holiday that is Harry’s Birthday (5:12), followed by a breakdown of the various My Policeman updates that have occurred (10:42), including the exciting casting of (newly Golden-Globe-winner) Emma Corrin as Marion!

They then get into a discussion of actorry and the decisions Harry has made in his acting career so far, including the ways in which Dunkirk, Don’t Worry Darling, and My Policeman work together as the first three entries in his filmography.

That discussion leads them into a breakdown of this month’s Don’t Worry Darling news (37:20), which has now officially wrapped. They get into some of the set photos and costumes that were revealed, some of the cast’s social media posts, and they clown about what this movie will actually be about!

Finally Key and Gray briefly discuss both the Beauty Papers restock fiasco (52:56) and some potential Grammys news (58:22) before exasperatedly ranting about twitter behavior in “Must Get Rid of Toxic in Community” (1:03:22), closing out the show by chatting about some non-Harry things that have brought them joy over the week (1:06:48).

Email us at weblameharrystyles@gmail.com

Sources:

Photos from this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hoDk4gY3Fx4PUHhgwgY23-aUIJC_FUBjbs9K89vqdYA/edit?usp=sharing

Beauty Papers announcement: https://twitter.com/beautypapersmag/status/1360989780729880580

Grammys: https://variety.com/2021/music/news/grammy-awards-details-no-audience-1234897775/

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