The Keep Dancing Podcast

Cinema is dead, everything is either television or a musical! Ellie is joined by AJ, Asha, Milly, Mark and Ewan to pop the bluray of obsolescence into the player of Strictly. Also discussed: - Movies week: Less cursed than usual but also more forced? - Does the show need to have more confidence in itself? - George’s apparent lack of trauma - Ellie’s big George related reveal - Things 1st Year Stri...

Eliminations begin in Strictly, but will the Paul Chuckle Update survive? Ellie is joined by AJ, Asha, Elliot, Ewan, Milly, Mark and Vikki to engage in dance themed chat. We had a problem with the recording which means the volumes for the last few sections is a bit off but everything is still there, bear with us xxx. Also we’ve got a new feed for Keep Baking and Keep Watching: Taskmaster over here...

We welcome all our dancers to the competitive part of the series, those we knew about already and those who have come as something of a surprise. Ellie is joined by AJ, Elliot, Vikki, Mark and Ewan to update you on all that and Paul Chuckle. Also discussed: - Hurrah for Amber and all the swings that keep the show on the road - (Another?) dramatic reading of La Bamba -

It’s finally here, the Strictly launch show! We meet our pairs and try to work out how they’re going to get on. It’s 100% vibes based! Ellie is joined by Ewan, AJ, Asha, Elliot and Mark to revel in it all. We recorded this the day before the news about Dani’s ankle came out. UGH so sorry Dani, rest up queen x Also discussed: - Who won’t be dancing to the Book of Mormon - In Bed With The Right on M...

Attention citizens! Do not look directly into the brown tulle vortices! It’s the grand final and Ellie is joined by AJ, Asha, Ariadne and Elliot to congratulate all our finalists. Also discussed: - Glasgow undergraduate unwise fashion spotting - In-depth chat about French seam failure modes - Órla’s ‘flowers’ - Caz’s early trompe l’oeil Mac - Eurovision Cosplay Memories - The Bee supporting ungend...

We gather to commemorate on of the great crash outs of our time. Ellie is joined by AJ, Asha and Milly to dissect a 1920s themed semi-final shock boot for the ages. Also discussed: - We are pro-wool for everything except sportswear - The uncanny valley of pattern matching - Barnsley Market (AGAIN) and the late lamented People Tree - Hansi Sturm and the Eldorado https://adventuresintimeandgender.or...

Everything continues to be FINE just FINE in Strictlyland (another kerfuffle broke between us recording this and me fixing the edit) and we’re going to try to prepare you for it. Topics: - Yay Alex Kingston! - Who is short? - Who is just a guy? - The winner of our Low Low Scoring Predictions game - The Ultimate GirlDad - Saluting Comrade La Voix - Recommendation to watch Round The Twist - Hearteye...

AJ, Asha and Jo don their aprons and dive into the UK’s favourite cake-based entertainment show for the first time! Featuring: - A plea for Fifteens sponsorship - The Yeastie Boy fanclub assembles - The producers plot arc goldmine - Technical Discourse - Hassan’s radioactive hedgehog - A Dead Nan record! Show links: Fifteens recipe https://www.tastesfromtheroad.com/post/fifteens-from-northern-irel...

Smell the celluloid! It’s Movie Week! Ellie is joined by AJ, Asha, Elliot and Milly for a cinematic spectacle like no other. It’s certainly got more gussets than your average. Also discussed: - The Yellow Submarine film - Iron everything. Give them time to iron everything. - Ruby Tandon’s essay on Bake Off https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/09/01/inside-the-world-of-the-great-british-bake-off...

“Yes, but is it art?”, we ask as we sift through another batch of garments. Ellie is joined by Asha and Milly for a podcast which, believe it or not, has actually had the hyper-specific anecdotes edited out. Also discussed: - Reality skill TV alumni going on other reality skill shows - More gathering?! - Vorticism! https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/v/vorticism - The Golden Hare https://en.wiki...

The Sewing Bee reaches the traditional Small Mannequin Destruction point of Kids Week! Why is small so difficult? Also discussed: - The wider world of adaptive clothing - The brand semiotics of children’s prints - Gaynor’s sensible grandkids - Memphis Design https://thedesigngesture.com/memphis-design/ - Don’t let them have the trim unless you’re prepared for the consequences - Lifestyle cowboys C...

It’s Reduce, Reuse, Recylce week; and when the regular host is away, the class will play… AJ is joined by Ariadne, Asha, and Ewan to decide just how many reusable items makes something reused. Also discussed. - Colin Baker’s sartorial choices. - The politics of luxury communism. - Who’s holding the munch. - Finding an extra five inches. - I wish it could be Christmas another day. - and more… If yo...

Korean week is here and we’re talking…. hat. Ellie is joined by Asha, Ariadne, Meg, Milly and Elliot to get that stitch well and truly in the ditch. Also discussed: - Novello’s Hat - The concept of Hallyu, which I learned about in Civ 6 - Constructing tubes technique chat - Should the party be also in the back? - Challenge variety weirdness - Go on, we’ll watch Kpop Demon Hunters - Treat yourself:...

We’re feeling iconic! It goes wrong almost immediately as we consider the semiotic journey of the wrap dress, invent Chintzpunk and develop an explicable grudge. Ellie is joined by Asha, Ariadne, Milly, Meg and Elliot to complain about fabric. Also discussed: - Walkaway dress pattern challenge reminiscences - Lamé, you say? - Sides - Trinny & Susanna & Trin-E & Zu-Zana - Chintzpunk interlude - A t...

Ellie and the Keep Sewing Crew are joined by An American, BEN! (@benmsmith.com‬ on Bluesky) to discuss Sports week with its hat-based eye crimes and stretch fabric hubris. Topics discussed: - Bagging out - Minty abomination away kits at Euro 2025 - Italy we are particularly disappointed with you - Devolved nation status for Yorkshire - Surprisingly technical hat chat - Cycling top logistics lingui...

The Keep Dancing Podcast crew return to play a low scoring game of 'Predict who will be in the 2025 Strictly cast'. If you’d like to play along at home, email us at keepdancingpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at @keepdancingpod and Bluesky at @keepdancingpodcast.bsky.social. Don’t forget the shop at http://www.totallyflagulous.com where there’s things and also stuff Support AJ’s GoFundM...

Ellie and the BIGGEST POD GANG EVER (possibly?) convene to ask each other if they wear clothes. Are ruffle blouses too difficult? Are circle skirts too round? WHAT CONSTITUTES A PLEAT? These and other questions will be asked. No answers will be given. Also discussed: - Tilly and the Buttons https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/ - Fabric selection as a reality TV trap - The least outrageous transform...

AJ is joined by Asha, Ellie, Jo, Mark and Martin for the final dive into the UK’s favourite task-based chaos gremlin show! Featuring: Murder bin day etiquette H&S in the country park A new niche life drawing idea Fizzy coleslaw trauma An epic Podmaster final showdown! Show links: That Liz Truss Rumour https://wegotthiscovered.com/celebrities/what-is-the-liz-truss-collar-conspiracy/ Stevie’s TM deb...

AJ is joined by Asha, Ellie, Joe, Mark and Martin to examine the penultimate episode of the UK’s favourite task-based chaos gremlin show! Featuring: Decolonialising the BM with jelly Anticarceral loos A racy Back To The Future remake Nish Kumar’s new mannequin-based home Pipe Beast live at the Fringe A Big Bodyform Conspiracy Proscribed Monologues Show links: Jason’s food poisoning https://www.ins...

KWP S2 E8: Nonbinary Hobbits AJ is joined by Asha, Ellie, Ewan, Mark and Martin to pick apart the UK’s favourite task-based chaos gremlin show! Featuring: Good Housekeeping pelvic exerciser update A bowling steward’s enquiry A plea for hobby-based sponsorship Sapphic Witch King fangirling Figurative masturbation as class allegory Mark’s Turner Prize entries Show links: Rosie and her sister on ‘jui...

AJ is joined by Asha, Ellie, Ewan, Jo, Mark and Martin to fill the leaky hot take bucket on the UK’s favourite task-based chaos gremlin show! Featuring: MI5’s role in the Big Crisp conspiracy Podcaster bag content Some very niche magazine chat Shout out to Northern Mam Humour A plea for Olympics spoon-fencing A new Keep Watching Podcast mascot! Show links: Rube Goldberg machines https://www.youtub...

KWP May Round-Up: The Existential Horror of Rylan Is your show In Crisis? Would you know? Is it even a real thing? Ellie is joined by AJ,Asha, Ewan and Mark to chat about the choicest chunks of content. Also… introducing the concept of being Star Wars Straight Edge Kidfluencers https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81728889 Welcome to Planet Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6OzezkCzoI&ab_channel=...

AJ is joined by Asha, Ewan and Mark to pick apart the UK’s favourite task-based chaos gremlin show! Featuring: Fatiha’s brat top energy Easyjet dead dog policies Release the 233 Question Cut! JB Martzoukas Roofers Extraordinaire A plea for Baynton folk horror Scatological credits Show links: Matt’s Instagram Williams Syndrome auction https://www.instagram.com/p/DKkEeyFIVQv/?img_index=1 Bodyform ht...

KWP S2 E5: All Roads Lead To Alan AJ is joined by Asha, Ewan, Mark and Martin (plus Jo in absentia) to pick apart the UK’s favourite task-based chaos gremlin show! Featuring: Bishcourse Alan Bennett’s Taskmaster Some A-level English revision tips More BBC road trip suggestions An artistic depiction of AJ’s breakdown MORSE CHAOS Show links: Send glitter to your enemies https://www.glitterretributio...

KWP TM E4: VISCOUNTESS MINCY TIPTOE-WALKER AJ is joined by Asha, Ellie, Ewan, Mark and Martin for an especially unhinged exploration of the UK’s favourite task-based chaos gremlin show! Featuring: A big cock debate The perfect museum heist guide Mannequin graveyard analysis Teen movie pitch corner Fond Front Ham memories A surprise podcaster race! Show links: Alex leg chat https://www.youtube.com/...