The Listen

Need a good cry?? Us too. This week Charlie recommends Steve Coogan’s latest foray into drama, we discuss Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s chic London wedding and if it means the end of ‘big weddings’.

Plus, is there anything acceptable for a woman to wear? CMAT and Olivia Rodrigo are currently proving that the answer is apparently… no. 

For more overanalysis and recommendations, head to www.thelisten.co.uk

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LINKS

• Laura Snapes article on CMAT and Olivia Rodrigo 
• Weirdest fancam you’ll ever ever see

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Is doing your nails on a train ever OK? This week we cover this philosophical topic and more. 

We discuss the ongoing case of the mysterious death of the founder of Mango (fashion, not fruit), review Netflix’s revealing Kylie Minogue documentary, and the story of CMAT’s biggest hit. 

For more overanalysis and recommendations, head to www.thelisten.co.uk

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LINKS

• Nails INC
• Manucurist Active Range
• Mango Murder Case - Reuters

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We’d love to speak to the booker for the Tommy Robinson march and why they thought any of the audience cared about a live cello performance. 

This week, Charlie and Abi get you up to date on the rise of the silent right wing and why you need to keep having woke conversations with your parents.

Plus, we discuss the wedding of Venezuela Fury and a defence of the very pregnant Molly Mae.

And there’s a new gender bending satire heading to Netflix - are we thinking a bout it too deeply? The answer is, of course, yes. 

For more overanalysis and recommendations, head to www.thelisten.co.uk

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LINKS

• Tommy Robinson's march performances round up by @sainthoax

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It’s officially hen do season, girls. How are we all faring? 

Harper Beckham is releasing a skincare brand, but the question is not whether 14-year-olds should have skincare, but whether there should be a 14-year-old CEO?

The trailer for the Legally Blonde prequel has dropped, and honestly, we are sad and disappointed. 

Plus, the wholesome and morally questionable ‘Virgin Island’, the tradwife influencer novel, which has everyone talking, and we lament the financial impact of everyone getting married in the space of 5 years. 

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After an ode to 5-minute voice notes and discussing the ethics of giving birth to a personal shopper, Charlie and Abi talk about the really important things: the complete overhaul of UK Bank Holidays.

Why was the Secretary of War’s wife wearing a SHEIN dress when she definitely has Prada money? We discuss the true meaning of wearing the bottom of the barrel of fast fashion.

Plus, off the back of Sharron Davies’ legal threat against park run, we consider what has shaped a generation of women to be… generally not very nice. 

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You may be surprised to hear we actually don’t want Trump to be assassinated… HEAR ME OUT!!

This week, Abi and Charlie discuss why Taskmaster is your must-watch show, where SNL UK are going wrong and why we want them to succeed and cult of the week RETURNS!!

P.S. BRING BACK BEEHIVE BEDLAM!!

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WE'RE BACK! After a brief (cough, year long) hiatus, the girlies are back with over analysis on the resurgence of Lena Dunham, some insider industry knowledge on Alex Cooper’s podcast network and an incredibly important news story that for some completely insane reason no one seems to know about…

TW: There is a discussion about rape starting at 47:33

If you need support, please get in touch with Rape Crisis: rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk

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

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LINKS:

• How Long Gone podcast
• The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
• CNN Rape Academy investigation
• Rape Crisis statement

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We’re back for a round up of what’s hot and not in 2024!

Abi and Charlie have a list of the biggest ups and downs of the year, including: conversations about women’s bodies highlighted by the phenomenal film ‘The Substance’; Unhinged Movie Press Tours (thank you Wicked) and the clean girl aesthetic. 

Listen and find out where we rank the audacity of men, Gregggg Wallace and Brat Summer.

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

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LINKS:

• Interview with The Substance director ​​Carolie Fargeat
• Music History TikTok guy: @patrickhicks82

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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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