Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH (Sara Barron/Geoff Lloyd)

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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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?

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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.

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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 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'.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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

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* We do really: Sara, Alex and Greg share the same management. Thanks, Julien + Jack!

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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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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

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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

Send us a festive e-card for the holiday season: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

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Edited by Annabel Port - here's her Substack: https://annabelport.substack.com/

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We're alright. Honestly.

See you tomorrow.

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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?)

Send us a festive card for the holidays: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

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Edited by the elflike Annabel Port, in her workshop at the North Pole.

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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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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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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.

Send us an email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

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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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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.

Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

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Edited by Annabel Port. Bless her.

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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.

Connect with us via email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

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Edited by Annabel Port. To know, know, know her is to love, love, love her.

* With apologies to 30 Rock

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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.

Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

Sara needs her eyes done: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH

Edited by darling girl, Annabel Port.

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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!

Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

Support us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH

Edited by: Annabel Port. HERO.

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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!

Let's be in touch: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

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Edited by Annabel 'The Flying Flea' Port

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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 with an email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

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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 with us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

Bankroll us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH

Come and see Sara's work-in-progress: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/

Edited by Annabel Port. LOVE HER.

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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

Write to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

Support us financially!: patreon.com/theyliketowatch

Edited by Annabel Port. She'll never know how much she means to us.

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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/

Email your mom and dad: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

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Edited by Annabel Port. Read her Substack, it's good: https://annabelport.substack.com/

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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?

Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

Keep us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH

Edited by Annabel Port. Happy birthday, Annabel!

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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?

Write to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

Buy us a dog! patreon.com/theyliketowatch

Edited by Annabel Port, former birthday girl and current best of women

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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!

Keep writing to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com

Join our Patreon for the FULL, HOUR-LONG CONVO WITH RUSSELL: patreon.com/theyliketowatch

Edited by Annabel Port. Read her Substack, or Google her business endeavour, Get Get Got

Interview engineered by Ed @ Spiritland

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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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Edited by our little dream-canoe, Annabel Port

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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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.

• Michael Sheen is 25 years older than his wife
• Steve Martin is 26 years older than his wife
• Larry David is 31 years older than his wife.

“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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Digging the weeds: Annabel Port

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