The Listen

Charlie explains why she’s done with books about love and Abi discusses cheating on your nail tech. 

Charlie and Abi discuss why having your nails done makes you feel like you can rule the world, Jacqueline Wilson’s new adult addition to the Girls series and the childhood books that traumatised us. 

Plus, we have on-the-pulse reporting about ChiwithaC and a certain sitcom actress using her platform to be mean, and wondering why was this even allowed to happen. 

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:

• Mylee Magic Gel Remover 
• Ways to propose 
• Chi with a C reacting to Joanna Page

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WE’RE BACK! After a quick apology, Abi recounts the traumatic events from her honeymoon and Charlie reminds us of the insanely sexist slogans from a noughties confectionary brand. 

Plus, the girls discuss the conversation around the rumoured new 007 and his controversial marriage and what THAT picture of Ayo Edebiri and Paul Mescal might actually mean… 

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

• Abi’s TikTok about being vommed on 

Abi’s recs:

• People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
• The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue

Charlie’s recs:

• All of Us Strangers (now on Disney+!)

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In this episode, find out what makes Abi miss being a dirty fresher and Charlie’s chart topping revelation. 

The pair discuss the university comedy Big Boys, why women are mysteriously missing from the Apple Podcast’s charts and the queen that is Nancy Meyers.

Plus, Charlie breaks down what you need to achieve the iconic Nancy Meyers interior scheme and Abi dissects the true meaning by May December. 

NOTE: May December spoilers start at 40:35

You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week - by getting in touch you’ll be entered into our £50 Glassette vouchers draw!

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LINKS:

• "Working mothers in UK twice as likely as fathers to consider quitting jobs” - Observer article
• Fantasy home: a culture clash at the heart of The Parent Trap
• Nancy Meyers on Talking Pictures

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In this bonus episode, Charlie and Abi share their spoiler-filled review and overanalysis of Yomi Adegoke’s The List.

They discuss their thoughts on the portrayal of working in UK media, the various twists and turns of the plot and how the book handled victims of sexual assault.

Plus, they shared responses to reviews that claimed they ‘didn’t get it’, the future TV adaptation and answered the ultimate question from the book…

TW: There is discussion of sexual assault in this episode 

You can find us at: @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week - by getting in touch you’ll be entered into our £50 Glassette vouchers draw!

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This week on The Listen, Charlie and Abi discuss Jo Koy’s attempt at hosting the Golden Globes and why we need to change our perspectives on mothers who have a nanny. 

Plus, they share their excitement for the new series of The Traitors and wonder whether celebrities on the Tube are ever sincere. 

You can find us at: @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week - by getting in touch you’ll be entered into our £50 Glassette vouchers draw!

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LINK:

• Lean in By Sheryl Sandberg
• Ben Affleck’s Dunkin Donuts Despair

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We’re ringing in the new year with manifestations, reality shows and a certain celebrity footballer’s cockrel. 

Charlie and Abi discuss how they kicked off 2024 drowning in mood boards and vision boards, Charlie shares a surprise video of the Beckhams and Abi explains why the new ‘Love Island All Stars’ may well save the franchise. 

Plus, Charlie shares her thoughts on who the Financial Times chose as their person of the year - hint, it involves the business behind Ozempic…. 

You can find us at:  @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week - by getting in touch you’ll be entered into our £50 Glassette vouchers draw!

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Links:

• Roxie Nafousi on Stompcast
• David Beckham workout video
• Confirmed Love Island All Stars cast
• FT Person of the Year: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen

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We’re kissing 2023 goodbye with a very special episode dedicated to our favourites from the year gone by. 

Abi and Charlie reveal their favourite moments from across film, book and pop culture in this jam-packed episode (because good lord a lot happened this year). 

Find out what A-List celeb Charlie embarrassed herself in front of, why Abi thinks binge viewing should be banned and the girls wonder what we learnt from King Charles’ coronation. 

You can find us at: @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week - by getting in touch you’ll be entered into our £50 Glassette vouchers draw!

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This week, Charlie explains why the Skims viral nipple bra wasn’t as empowering as you might have thought, Abi hosts a masterclass on why Ariana Grande’s new boyfriend, aka Spongebob Squarepants, is actually… sexy (we know) and together they dissect the history of politicians on reality shows for better or worse.

PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded 24th November.

Links:

• Ethan Slater performing as Spongebob on Broadway
• George Galloway’s strange performance on CBB
• Ann Widdecombe “curling her hair” 

You can find us at:  @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week - by getting in touch you’ll be entered into our £50 Glassette vouchers draw!

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Welcome to The Listen! After a brief introduction to your hosts, Charlie and Abi, we get into what was happening in culture online, in the media and in real life. 

In this episode, we discuss the Mean Girls musical and their offensive trailer, Charlie’s 4-hour escapade to the cinema, the concept of London time, who pays if you damage someone's far-too-expensive handbag (shout out to Normal Gossip) and the hysteria around Naked Attraction finally reaching the US.

PLEASE NOTE: This pilot was recorded 8th November 2023. The format has changed over coming episodes. 

You can find us at: @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week - by getting in touch you’ll be entered into our £50 Glassette voucher draw!

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