Being Interested in Something

It's here - someone get us a gurney and 4 units of O neg, STAT! This week, both Lou and Eden are interested (to say the least) in Michael Chrichton and John Wells' legendary and genre-defining medical drama: ER. Do we manage to succinctly discuss 15 seasons of some of the finest television ever made in one hour? Not even close. But we cover a good deal of it. Whether you (or your mum) watched it t...

This week, Lou and Eden take a look at taking part. How much effort should you bring to the workplace? Do you get freaked out when you're at a play and someone onstage asks you to do something? Taking on a slew of lacklustre co-workers and the finest audience participatory work the East Mids has to offer (in the last month, that is), this episode is somewhat of a mixed bag... Then again, aren't th...

CW: Please note this episode contains discussion of death by poisoning & disordered eating. For support, please head to https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/ or call Samaritans on 116 123. Lou and Eden forage for meaning in this week's topics: the Renaissance Renaissance and the Mushroom Murders. If you've ever wond...

This week, Lou and Eden tackle two subjects close to their respective hearts - online food trends and adaptations of Hamlet . They ask riveting questions like: what's the deal with pistachios? Was Shakespeare a misogynist? And does liking browned butter before everyone else make you better than them? Let us know what you think - and let us know which food trend your favourite Shakespeare character...

Lou and Eden dive into the worlds of Victor Hugo and Marc Quinn - talking barricade boys, blood sculptures and giant babies. Stick around to hear a pretty solid explanation of Eden's brain (and Tumblr blog) circa 2013, Lou's taste in mould-based self portraiture, and a united argument for the little white explanation plaques in galleries. If you've got this far: let us know which of Tom Hopper's d...

Lou and Eden return - with a jingle, and two more topics of interest: The Pope & Imagining Sustainable Futures. With discussion touching on the works of Rob Hopkins, Robert Harris and Richard Powers, this episode honours white men with names starting with R and creative & intellectual brilliance to boot. Oh, and those snazzy papal robes. Stick around and count how many times Pete the cat m...

Chronic hyperfixators Lou and Eden begin their voyage into the interesting by bringing the series' first two topics to the podcast table (i.e. their creaky sofa): Being Interested and Natural Fibres. This week's conversation takes them from the depths of the UK education system to the treacherous waters of trying to shop sustainably in the aeon of Shein - some of it's interesting, some less so. Tu...