A big week in the world of media, Charlie and Abi dive deep into Netflix cancellations and the numbers behind them, and possibly the biggest podcast interview that has happened ever…

The girls discuss what the KAOS cancellation says about the modern age of television, Kamala Harris’ shocking appearance on Call Her Daddy and Charlie has a shopping list for some boujee treats. 

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week. 

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LINKS

• Andrew Garfield on the Modern Love podcast
• Kamala Harris on Call Her Daddy

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This week, Charlie and Abi share the rundown of the latest books, TV and films they’ve been devouring… and mainly not enjoying. 

Abi discusses the struggles of sick day streaming and the absolutely bizarre choice of film she chose from her sickbed; Charlie shares her review of Speak No Evil and James McAvoy’s interesting acting choices and Abi shares her review of the much-anticipated adult novel from Jacqueline Wilson. 

Plus, the girls discuss the notion of ‘dumb jobs’ and selling out, why we’re still trying to prove ourselves with our job titles and how the pressure of failure has shaped our careers. 

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week. 

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LINKS:

‘I Just Want a Dumb Job’ - The Cut

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After Charlie is done yelling at her smart speaker, on the agenda this week are misleading trailers and the dramatic change in gig etiquette.

Abi and Charlie discuss the new Leigh Miller biopic starring Kate Winslet, and how its own trailer has done it so dirty. Plus, we dive into the tweets that have lifted the lid on the insane world of gigs in 2024, the tradition that one Gen-Z had deemed “a Tik Tok trend” and what that says about our supposedly most savvy generation. 

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week. 

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We start this week with people lazily posing at monuments and a review of the book of the summer, Big Swiss. 

Charlie and Abi go on to discuss the audacity of Aaron Taylor-Johnson going out in public without his wedding ring, The Cut’s fascinating look in the money spent by women to look hot into their 60s and why ultimately we plan on being wrinkly but glamorous old women.

Of course, we also have our Cult of the Week which is, frankly, a food trend that must die. 

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week. 

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LINKS

• The Cut: How to Stay Hot

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Back from a brief break and in the throws of autumnal vibes, we’re catching you up on all things culture.

This week, Charlie and Abi share the TV they’re watching to prepare them for the incoming dark nights, their thoughts on Chappell Roan daring to set boundaries with her “creepy” fans and the cult of the week gets deep with a discussion about gender roles and gifting baby dolls to little girls.

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week. 

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This week after a big announcement from Abi, the girls get into Love is Blind UK, US politics and of course the latest Hollywood scandal.

In this episode, Charlie and Abi discuss the scary incel on Love is Blind UK, the weird way the US talks about their female politicians and whether or not it’s a tactic to even you should admit being a woman on the political stage. 

Plus, they dive into the controversy and drama about the film adaptation of ‘It Ends With Us’ and try to piece together the rumours about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s alleged feud. 

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week. Follow Abi on Letterboxd @abigib.

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This week, there is not much to add to horror of the news cycle. Instead, we’re offering our recommendations for films, TV shows, books and podcasts that will help you with some much needed escapism. 

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week. Follow Abi on Letterboxd @abigib.

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For more information on where to donate and anti far right protests: 

• @chooselove 
• @standuptoracismuk

Recommendations:

Books:

• Book Lovers - Emily Henry
• People We Meet on Vacation - Emily Henry
• Happy Place - Emily Henry
• Big Swiss - Jen Beagin
• The Hunting Party - Lucy Foley
• The Guest List - Lucy Foley
• The Housemaid - Freida McFadden
• The Papaer Palace - Miranda Cowley Heller

Films:

• Juno
• Bedazzled
• When Harry Met Sally
• The Truman Show
• Her
• The Parent Trap
• The Intern
• Whiplash
• Games Night

TV: 

• Love is Blind UK
• Carol & the End of the World
• Bob’s Bugers
• My Lady Jane
• Bad Sisters

Podcasts:

• The Rest is Entertainment
• It’s Me, Tinx
• Normal Gossip

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Charlie and Abi reveal their very different weekends (one involving 13 hours in a cinema, the other – a pond) before getting into what’s been haunting their brains this week.

Charlie explains why the Olympics is her latest obsession, Abi digs into the trad wife that has everyone talking which leads into a hefty discussion on the contradictions and complexity of womanhood.

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week.

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LINKS

• Ballerina Farm article
• Catherine Zeta Jones Olive Oil

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This week, Charlie discusses the possibly tortuous training for NASA astronauts and Abi shares her new obsession for cheerleaders.

In this episode, we’re asking how often you participate in Tsundoku, if you’d survive trapped with your coworkers for over a year and why we’re vehemently against sequels for established romantic comedies. 

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week.

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LINKS

• The Most of Nora Ephron
• I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
• Would you survive 378 days of team bonding? Nasa takes the test
• The Habitat podcast

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On the week we got the one nice day of summer, Charlie and Abi discuss the latest horror of a documentary on Netflix ‘The Man with 1000 Kids’, why Sheerluxe’s AI enhanced Editor shows we still don’t know what the heck AI is for and whether or not The Bear should be categorised as a comedy. 

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week.

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LINKS

• Everything we know about Freaky Friday 2
• Alleged AI Reform UK Candidate

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