Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH

By Sara Barron/Geoff Lloyd

What's Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH about?

Sara Barron (Live at the Apollo; Would I Lie to You?) and husband Geoff Lloyd (Reasons to Be Cheerful; Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 5 Live) attempt to answer the biggest question of our time: Are you watching anything good at the moment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH episodes:

04.23.2024
Interview-only Semisode Because Sara is Sick: Andy Milligan (ANT & DEC'S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY)
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...
04.16.2024
Underarm Meat and a Wide Ribcage. And Michelle Singer & Stu Richards (THE ASSEMBLY)
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...
04.09.2024
Gems! Meteorites! Paintings! And Monica Beletsky (MANHUNT)
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'...
04.02.2024
Those People Can Get Stampeded. And Eric Newman (NARCOS/GRISELDA)
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...
03.26.2024
Little Wigs Abound! And Russell T Davies (DOCTOR WHO)
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?...
03.19.2024
One Clean Pig. And Meredith Scardino (GIRLS5EVA)
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...
03.12.2024
I Have Flexible Legs. And Ed Kellie. (THE JURY: MURDER TRIAL)
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...
03.05.2024
The Mademoiselles Stay In. And Lou Sanders (UNFORGIVABLE)
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...
02.27.2024
My Parents are in a Lot of Google Earth Images. And Rosie Jones (OUT OF ORDER)
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,...
02.20.2024
The Sleep Schedule of a Cow. And Issa Lopez (TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY)
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...
02.13.2024
Pointe Shoes. And Jeff Schaffer (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM)
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...
02.06.2024
I Guess I'm a Llama Lady Now. And Gemma Whelan (BALENCIAGA)
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...
01.30.2024
Get Your F***ing Hand Off My Lemons. And Kitty Flanagan (FISK)
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...
01.23.2024
A Light Touch with an Adverb. And Jack Rooke (BIG BOYS)
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...
01.16.2024
People in Cafés Have a Lot of Dreams. And Leo Reich (LITERALLY WHO CARES?)
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...
01.09.2024
Darling, I'll Follow You On Everything! And Daisy May Cooper (PASSWORD)
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...
01.02.2024
Don't Mummify Me. And Kat Sadler (SUCH BRAVE GIRLS)
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...
12.27.2023
They Like To Watch for the In Between Days
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...
12.19.2023
They Like to Watch at Christmas. And Craig Cash (CAROLINE AHERNE: QUEEN OF COMEDY)
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...
12.13.2023
I've Been Around a Lot of Balls. And The Williams Brothers (BOAT STORY)
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,...
12.12.2023
PLEASE DON'T WORRY ABOUT US, OKAY?
We're alright. Honestly. See you tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.05.2023
Coins and Erotic Kicks. And Jen Brister (THE OPTIMIST)
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!...
11.28.2023
The Three Kinds of Hot Tub. And Fenton Bailey (RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE)
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...
11.21.2023
No New Things! And Katherine Jakeways (THE BUCCANEERS)
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...
11.14.2023
You Might Need a Doll. And Alex Horne & Greg Davies (TASKMASTER)
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...
11.07.2023
Pouring a Vat of Gruel. And Nash Edgerton (MR INBETWEEN)
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,...
10.31.2023
Shaking on the Sofa. And Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen (SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE)
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...
10.24.2023
Grandpa Was a Doctor Feelgood. And Fisher Stevens (BECKHAM)
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...
10.17.2023
I Have Very Good Form as a Boxer. And Chris Addison (BREEDERS)
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...
10.10.2023
Funny, But Almost Sexual Dancing. And Jamali Maddix (NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS)
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. Email us: [email protected] Subsidise our mortgage: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by Annabel Port Hosted...
10.03.2023
Get On Board with the Gourd. And Larry Rickard (GHOSTS)
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...
09.26.2023
A Little Hat with a Big Old Brim. And Marnie Dickens (WILDERNESS)
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)...
09.19.2023
I Like My Nose. And Nish Kumar (YOUR POWER, YOUR CONTROL)
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...
09.12.2023
An Inappropriate Amulet. And Kates McLennan & McCartney (DEADLOCH)
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...
09.05.2023
Very Rectangular Heads. And Sterlin Harjo (RESERVATION DOGS)
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...
08.29.2023
'Can You See Your Feet Right Now?' And Jesse Armstrong (SUCCESSION) at the Edinburgh Fringe
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....
08.22.2023
Q3 Is My Power. And Katherine Jakeways (THE BUCCANEERS)
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! Email us:...
08.21.2023
Join us and JESSE ARMSTRONG for THEY LIKE TO WATCH Live! at the Edinburgh Fringe
Saturday 26th August. 12 noon. Assembly Ballroom TICKETS: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/they-like-to-watch-live-with-jesse-armstrong/performances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08.15.2023
One Girl, Big Night? No Good. And Jim Field Smith (HIJACK)
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...
08.08.2023
My Big Egg Phase. And Jack Thorne (HIS DARK MATERIALS, THIS IS ENGLAND 86/88/90, KIRI, BEST INTERESTS, THE VIRTUES, HELP etc.)
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...
08.01.2023
A Deer, a Female Deer. And Bridget Christie (THE CHANGE)
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...
07.25.2023
It's Not an Arid Environment?! And Sarah Phelps (THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT)
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'...
07.18.2023
Get Away! You're Dangerous! And Ed Solomon (FULL CIRCLE)
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...
07.11.2023
Miranda Has To Die. And Charlie Brooker/Bisha K Ali (BLACK MIRROR)
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,...
06.27.2023
OUR NEWS + JESSE ARMSTRONG IN CONVERSATION AT THE ORWELL FESTIVAL
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...
06.06.2023
LIVE AT THE SOHO THEATRE - with Lucy Prebble
Highlights from our live show in London, days before the finale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06.02.2023
FRIDAY SPRINKLES: S4 EP10 - The Finale
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...
05.31.2023
THE FINALE PT2: A Worthy Opponent - with Jesse Armstrong
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...
05.30.2023
THE FINALE PT1: The Sweetest Hours - with Jesse Armstrong
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...
05.29.2023
FINAL BONUS PRE-FINALE: You Rang, Mylod? - with Mark Mylod (NO SPOILERS)
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...

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Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH episodes:

Interview-only Semisode Because Sara is Sick: Andy Milligan (ANT & DEC'S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY)

Underarm Meat and a Wide Ribcage. And Michelle Singer & Stu Richards (THE ASSEMBLY)

Gems! Meteorites! Paintings! And Monica Beletsky (MANHUNT)

Those People Can Get Stampeded. And Eric Newman (NARCOS/GRISELDA)

Little Wigs Abound! And Russell T Davies (DOCTOR WHO)

One Clean Pig. And Meredith Scardino (GIRLS5EVA)

I Have Flexible Legs. And Ed Kellie. (THE JURY: MURDER TRIAL)

The Mademoiselles Stay In. And Lou Sanders (UNFORGIVABLE)

My Parents are in a Lot of Google Earth Images. And Rosie Jones (OUT OF ORDER)

The Sleep Schedule of a Cow. And Issa Lopez (TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY)

Pointe Shoes. And Jeff Schaffer (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM)

I Guess I'm a Llama Lady Now. And Gemma Whelan (BALENCIAGA)

Get Your F***ing Hand Off My Lemons. And Kitty Flanagan (FISK)

A Light Touch with an Adverb. And Jack Rooke (BIG BOYS)

People in Cafés Have a Lot of Dreams. And Leo Reich (LITERALLY WHO CARES?)

Darling, I'll Follow You On Everything! And Daisy May Cooper (PASSWORD)

Don't Mummify Me. And Kat Sadler (SUCH BRAVE GIRLS)

They Like To Watch for the In Between Days

They Like to Watch at Christmas. And Craig Cash (CAROLINE AHERNE: QUEEN OF COMEDY)

I've Been Around a Lot of Balls. And The Williams Brothers (BOAT STORY)

PLEASE DON'T WORRY ABOUT US, OKAY?

Coins and Erotic Kicks. And Jen Brister (THE OPTIMIST)

The Three Kinds of Hot Tub. And Fenton Bailey (RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE)

No New Things! And Katherine Jakeways (THE BUCCANEERS)

You Might Need a Doll. And Alex Horne & Greg Davies (TASKMASTER)

Pouring a Vat of Gruel. And Nash Edgerton (MR INBETWEEN)

Shaking on the Sofa. And Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen (SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE)

Grandpa Was a Doctor Feelgood. And Fisher Stevens (BECKHAM)

I Have Very Good Form as a Boxer. And Chris Addison (BREEDERS)

Funny, But Almost Sexual Dancing. And Jamali Maddix (NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS)

Get On Board with the Gourd. And Larry Rickard (GHOSTS)

A Little Hat with a Big Old Brim. And Marnie Dickens (WILDERNESS)

I Like My Nose. And Nish Kumar (YOUR POWER, YOUR CONTROL)

An Inappropriate Amulet. And Kates McLennan & McCartney (DEADLOCH)

Very Rectangular Heads. And Sterlin Harjo (RESERVATION DOGS)

'Can You See Your Feet Right Now?' And Jesse Armstrong (SUCCESSION) at the Edinburgh Fringe

Q3 Is My Power. And Katherine Jakeways (THE BUCCANEERS)

Join us and JESSE ARMSTRONG for THEY LIKE TO WATCH Live! at the Edinburgh Fringe

One Girl, Big Night? No Good. And Jim Field Smith (HIJACK)

My Big Egg Phase. And Jack Thorne (HIS DARK MATERIALS, THIS IS ENGLAND 86/88/90, KIRI, BEST INTERESTS, THE VIRTUES, HELP etc.)

A Deer, a Female Deer. And Bridget Christie (THE CHANGE)

It's Not an Arid Environment?! And Sarah Phelps (THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT)

Get Away! You're Dangerous! And Ed Solomon (FULL CIRCLE)

Miranda Has To Die. And Charlie Brooker/Bisha K Ali (BLACK MIRROR)

OUR NEWS + JESSE ARMSTRONG IN CONVERSATION AT THE ORWELL FESTIVAL

LIVE AT THE SOHO THEATRE - with Lucy Prebble

FRIDAY SPRINKLES: S4 EP10 - The Finale

THE FINALE PT2: A Worthy Opponent - with Jesse Armstrong

THE FINALE PT1: The Sweetest Hours - with Jesse Armstrong

FINAL BONUS PRE-FINALE: You Rang, Mylod? - with Mark Mylod (NO SPOILERS)