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First-time guest but second-time mum Jen Behan joins the gang as we talk about children and how to survive them. We discuss sleep deprivation, lowered standards of personal hygiene, and whether Michael would fit in better as a eunuch or a concubine.Plus Aine slurps her way through a big ol' bowl of ramen.
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David Kenny makes his return to the pod as we decide, once and for all, what the best fruit is. Michael subjects the group to an elaborate fruit rating process, Hugh eats a kiwi in a way unknown to science and Will finally embraces his podcasting nemesis.
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Comedian, actor and one third of sketch phenomenon Foil, Arms and Hog Sean Flanagan joins the gang to discuss Minecraft, as well as airsoft, wildlife tunnels, Batman, Jason Bourne and as many other topics as he can stuff into one episode. Hugh struggles to understand what exactly Minecraft is, Will Marvels at Sean's creative process and Michael muses on a life in the metaverse. Also, for those of you less familiar with Minecraft, we have a full explainer. This is a good one folks...
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Comedian, actor and podcaster Mairead Doyle-Heffernan joins the gang with some stories of holidays good and bad. Aine schools Will in getting a good deal on a hotel, Mairead reminisces on fun times in foreign hospitals, and Hugh books a full board trip to the local Travelodge.
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Great Scott! Listeners' favourite and Marty McFly fanboy Jeremy Kinsella joins Hugh, Aine and Michael for an appreciation of the Back to the Future trilogy. Topics include whether it's time for a remake, and whether the films have too much, too little, or just the right amount of incest.
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Ross McGuire joins Hugh, Áine and Michael to discuss everything to do with the silver screen. Áine reveals the smelliest food she's brought to the cinema, while Hugh explains the value of a good commode. All right, Mr. DeMille, we're ready for our close-up.
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With Harry’s book on the shelves, Hugh, Will and guest host Jeremy Kinsella take on the British royal family. Will finally unleashes his inner Englishman. No one knows where Michael and Áine are this week, so fan favourite Gracey steps in and produces the hell out of us.
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The gang discuss new year's resolutions - should we make them, and do we keep them? Hugh works his way through a scavenged bag of food, Will claims to be able to drive and Aine's got her list of goals ready for 2023.
ALSO, as discussed in the episode, Legitimate Likes is officially open for Agony Aunt queries. Send us your social quandaries, relationship dilemmas, fashion predicaments, moral issues etc. on Twitter or Instagram at @LegitimateLikes
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Comedian, writer, podcaster and actor Alice Fraser joins Hugh and Will for a discussion of all things science fiction, as well as Calvin and Hobbes, and the best way to wear children. PLUS some book recommendations from Alice.
More from Alice at
twitter.com/aliterative
http://www.alicecomedyfraser.com/
https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/alice-fraser-trilogy
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The gang jump on board for a discussion of 1997 smash-hit Titanic. Hugh has an at-best-patchy recollection of the movie, Will gets recognised in public (kinda?), Michael gets all nostalgic about monoculture, and Aine reveals herself as an iceberg truther.
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We look at some of humanity's most popular fascinations - across everything from pop culture to pastimes to the way the world is run - and decide whether they really, truly deserve so much of our…
Award-winning Irish and UK comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) and Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).
Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson.
Topics include movies and TV (Star Wars, The Matrix, Toy Story, The Lion King, Disney, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Taken, James Bond, Friends, Game of Thrones, Reality TV), music (The Beatles, Blur, Oasis), celebrities (Tom Cruise, The Beckhams, George Clooney) books (Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings), sports (football, the Super Bowl) and a whole lot more (the gym, stand up comedy, weddings, video games, Dungeons and Dragons etc.)
Winner of the fan favourite Listener's Lobe Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.
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