Legitimate Likes

This week we talk capitalist playgrounds. Hugh doesn't know what bubble tea is, Will judges people who go to Dubai, Aine's had a reasonably-sized pizza and Michael's been waiting in the long grass with a joke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh enlists the help of Will to put together a maths test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comfy little sleeping bags for your toes or woolly foot gags? This week we decide. Will asks for some advice, Hugh makes reference to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Aine wants to know what you call your foot knuckles.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we select our ultimate fantasy dinner party guests. Hugh knows his Scrabble scores, Will is keeping his options open, Michael thinks eating sounds different, and Aine is a man's man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by writer, actor and podcaster Cody Dahler (@cody_dahler) for a discussion of triangles both chocolate and Bermudan. Hugh is fed up with the wokerati and Will can't quite get Ringo right.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, this is not a rerun of episode 5! This week we really are talking about the TV show. Hugh thinks he knows a Friends catchphrase, Will draws a parallel between Phoebe and a certain Canadian psychologist and Michael is bad at giving clues about pets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ask professor nerdlinger himself Dave Kenny to join us in helping the good people of Reddit with their problems. Hugh's not feeling the best. Michael resents the success of a bird, and Aine's living in an air fryer world. Content warning for some discussion of nausea and associated stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To coincide with the 30th anniversary of its release, we take on the 1994 smash hit. Will underwhelms some schoolkids, Hugh nearly shoplifts, Aine takes a trip to Paris and Michael wants to know who the main character is. And we may have been inspired to record this episode non-sequentially... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expressions of our tastes in fashion or societally-mandated garments of oppression? Today, we decide. Hugh's not filling out a bra, Michael contemplates some highly efficient clothing, and Aine lurks around a Wetherspoons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Tatty Macleod ( @tatty_macleod ) joins us as we mildly go where no person has before. Hugh longs for the old days of space exploration and Will wonders whether Elon Musk is just having a midlife crisis of galactic proportions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by actor, writer and director Jacob Jackson (@JacobJackson_JJ) as we remember a simpler but also more complicated time. Will is at both ends of the climate change spectrum and Hugh has a surprising number of sphincters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better than Valentine's day, worse than Christmas. We discuss the year's least consistently-themed festival. Aine lends a spanner, Will wonders if it really was a good Friday and Hugh remembers some hymns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio presenter Emil Franchi (@emil_franchi) and writer and presenter Jon Mackenzie @Jon_Mackenzie and @TifoFootball ) join us for some good clean fun. Hugh goes to the panto, Michael pronounces his R's, and Will opens the discussion on the major drawback of a bath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang explore a selection of beasts. Aine recalls what sounds like the worst t-shirt ever, Hugh makes a big play for a pig, Michael doesn't have things, and Will needs a moist hotel room fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is in the air and it's also on the pod. Jane Costigan rejoins us as we work out whether it's really worth all the fuss. Will knows exactly what Mariah Carey wants for Christmas and Hugh has no object permanence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take on Posh and Becks. Hugh is extremely well hydrated, Michael thinks David Beckham deserves more recognition, and Aine takes Will back to his schooldays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and comedian Matt Green (@mattgreencomedy) joins the gang and a delightful audience as we try to work out whether podcasting makes any sense at all. Aine is a muse for freestyle rapper and comedian Rob Broderick (@abandoman) Recorded LIVE at the Cheerful Earful Podcast festival on 4th November 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got our monocles screwed in and our big silly hats on as we take a trip back to the 1800s. Hugh's out-of-school hobby is unveiled, Aine's not entirely clear on which animals are real and Michael's a big ol' brick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is a grudging host, Aine eats a sharp stick and Will gets catfished by his delivery driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we bring a bit of culture to the pod as we take up a listener's suggestion and talk about modern art, we think. Will gives voice to a jaded TV presenter, Hugh doesn't know what apple-bottom jeans are and Aine imagines Michael in a steamy Steinbeck situation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio presenter Emil Franchi (@emil_franchi) and comedian Will Robbins (@willyrobbins and @thelovelyboys_) join us to discuss the vanilla of meats. Hugh has some egg anecdotes, Will renews his veggie vows and the gang come up with a new website idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeah driving. We're talking about driving now. Van dweller Jane Costigan makes her return. Aine leafs through the Keanu Reeves catalogue, Michael thinks James Blunt is amazing, Hugh takes a fruity friend in the carpool lane and Will tends to eat quite well before long journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh and Will are joined by comedian, writer, actor and singer Sooz Kempner @soozkempner as we look forward to the Olympics. More from Sooz at soozkempner.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Grace jumps back on the pod as we finally get around to talking about smash-hit ensemble heist movie remake Ocean's 11. Hugh knows how to pronounce Debussy, Michael thinks he'd thrive while on the run for his life and Aine likes getting the bus from the terminus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foodstuff correspondent and spite-filled dinner guest Alan Brady makes his return as we discuss roasts. Hugh gets to try out his Spanish, and Aine and Michael have a fun weekend away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.