I'm So Not Over It

By Gareth Gwynn & Esyllt SearsComedy Society & Culture History

I'm So Not Over It episodes

December 20, 2021 Trevor & Simon
As a special Christmas treat Esyllt and Gareth chat with the comedy duo that brought so much joy to young Xennials. Trevor and Simon's influence on an entire (micro) generation can't be overstated. From 'Going Live' to 'Live and Kicking' they were the kings of Saturday morning telly, and they introduced a cast of memorable characters and catchphrases to an impressionable audience. From 'Swing your Pants' to 'We Don't Do Duvets,' the double act were many Xennial's first taste of alternative comedy. But how much do Trevor & Simon know about the micro generation that were the core of their massive audience?

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Twitter - @TheXennialDome
Instagram - @XennialDome
Facebook - @TheXennialDome
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1 hr 3 min
November 16, 2021 EP. 8 - SIAN REESE WILLIAMS
Star of Emmerdale, Line of Duty and Hidden, Sian Reese Williams explains to Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears how her upbringing as a member of the Xennial micro generation has influeced her. From being inspired to take up acting by public information films, an unfortunate mixup between a friend's horse and a dead princess and the enduring legacy of 90's Australian soap operas - Sian bleeds Xennial.

Get involved:

Email - [email protected]
Twitter - @TheXennialDome
Instagram - @XennialDome
Facebook - @TheXennialDome
https://myspace.com/thexennialdome

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1 hr 2 min
November 09, 2021 EP. 7 - ISY SUTTIE
Actress, comedian and novelist Isy Suttie joins Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears to discuss how being a member of the Xennial micro generation sandwiched between Millennials and Gen X has influenced her. From crazy bedroom decor and a TV that had to be manually tuned, to attempts to synchronise major life milestones and the Sophie's choice of deciding between Zoe Ball and Sara Cox - a lot of ground is covered in this episode. And 90's fashion fans will love Isy's choice of an autumnal item to include in the dome.

Get involved - we want to hear your Xennially inspired choices of music for our Myspace page, and what items you'd choose to put into the dome to represent the Xennial experience:

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheXennialDome
Instagram: @XennialDome
Facebook: @TheXennialDome
https://myspace.com/thexennialdome
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59 min
November 02, 2021 EP. 6 - MARK WATSON
Novelist, standup comedian and Taskmaster alumnus Mark Watson visits the dome to discuss all things Xennial with Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears. How did coming of age at a time when the world moved from analogue to digital influence his life? We hear about his romantic reaction to Princess Diana's death; how the stage performances of indie superstars Super Furry Animals influenced his comedy, and how the Michael Aspel hosted ITV Telethons of the late eighties and early nineties may have subconsciously steered his groundbreaking Edinburgh shows. Unsurprisingly Mark has his own hotmail email address.

Get involved:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TheXennialDome
Instagram: @XennialDome
Facebook: @TheXennialDome
http://myspace.com/thexennialdome
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1 hr 11 min
October 26, 2021 EP. 5 - ATHENA KUGBLENU
Standup comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu spills the beans on her upbringing as a Xennial (a member of the micro generation trapped between Gen X and Millennials) to Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears. Though best known for performing on shows like 'Mock the Week,' writing for 'Horrible Histories' and presenting Radio 4 / BBC Sounds 'Athena's Cancel Culture' it's her work as a project manager on one of the most exciting events in human history that most intrigues Gareth and Esyllt. We also get to hear how world events impacted Athena's early work delivering newspapers, her disappointment at the unambitious predictions in 'Back to the Future 2' and the one gadget she'd like to see included in the Xennial Dome.

Get involved. Send us your suggestions of items for the dome and choices of tracks for our Myspace page:

Email - [email protected]
Twitter - @TheXennialDome
Instagram - @XennialDome
Facebook - @TheXennialDome
Myspace - https://myspace.com/thexennialdome
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1 hr 5 min
October 19, 2021 EP. 4 - STUART LAWS
Comedy writers and performers Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears explore the Xennial experience - the micro generation that bridges the analogue and digital worlds. In this episode they interview comedy director, producer and standup Stuart Laws. Best known for his behind the camera work on James Acaster's Netflix masterpiece 'Repertoir' and Ed Gamble's Amazon Prime comedy special - Blood Sugar, Stuart explains how he first got hold of a camcorder and what obsolete technology he still cherishes. He also shares the secrets of his father's live censoring of TV programmes and constant worry that his teenage son may have romantic feelings for Premier League footballer Matt Le Tissier.

Join the Xennial Conversation:

Email - [email protected]
Twitter - @TheXennialDome
Instagram - @XennialDome
Facebook - @TheXennialDome
myspace.com/thexennialdome
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1 hr 10 min
October 12, 2021 EP. 3 - JESSICA FOSTEKEW
Comedian, actor and writer Jessica Fostekew joins Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears to discuss her upbringing as a member of the Xennial micro generation - anyone with a childhood that spans the change from analogue to digital. Star of Motherland, Cuckoo and regular co-host of the Guilty Feminist podcast, Jess talks about fashion, unabashed teenage sexual adventures and belly button piercings. Also, as the host of The Hoovering Podcast, Jess has an unparalleled insight into the ill advised dieting trends that most Xennials have tried at one point or another.

Get in touch via email - [email protected]

Twitter - @TheXennialDome
Instagram - @XennialDome
Facebook - @TheXennialDome
Myspace - TheXennialDome
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1 hr 7 min
October 05, 2021 EP. 2 - HUW STEPHENS
Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears are joined by DJ and presenter Huw Stephens to discuss all things Xennial. How has being a member of the micro generation born between 1977 and 1985 influenced Huw, who became a Radio 1 DJ whilst still in his teens? From the unique challenges of analogue and digital music formats to the enduring influence of Paul Daniels on his career and an unusual encounter with Jamie Theakston - Huw reveals all.

Get in touch via email - [email protected]
Or find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Myspace
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57 min
September 28, 2021 EP. 1 - NISH KUMAR
Comedian Nish Kumar talks to Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears about his experiences as a Xennial (belonging to the micro generation that straddles the analogue and digital worlds). From his late 80's and early 90's upbringing in the Thatcherite testing ground of Croydon where he rubbed shoulders with future global leaders, to his mother's loyalty to Princess Diana and the joys of owning an ex-rental VHS copy of the Truman Show - Nish shares details of his formative years and how they've influenced his outlook and his comedy.

Twitter: @TheXennialDome
Instagram: @XennialDome
Facebook: @TheXennialDome
Myspace: thexennialdome

You can email your suggestions for items to place into the Xennial Dome or music choices for our Myspace page to our hotmail address: [email protected]
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1 hr 19 min
September 22, 2021 The Xennial Dome - Series Trail
Do you have a hotmail dot com account? Did you Ask Jeeves? Do you still remember your best friend's landline number? Xennial, Gareth Gwynn and other Xennial, Esyllt Sears interview more Xennials and explore their childhoods, peer influences, their politics and hobbies. Has being born between 1977 and 1985, straddling the analogue and digital worlds, truly set them aside from all other generations and does it continue to influence their lives today.
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3 min