Legitimate Likes

Muppet aficionado and producer Ameena Hamid (@ameena_hamid_) and comedy writer, radio presenter and podcaster Conor McReynolds (@justconor87) are back on the pod for an appreciation of everyone's favourite festive felt-covered friends. Hugh defends his status as a miser, Michael deals with some seagulls and Aine wishes you all a merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

This week we talk about the 1970s Swedish Europop supergroup foursome. Aine wasn't able to get into the Foo Fighters, Michael loves a floorfiller and Hugh cleans up a mess on the bus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better late then never, right? We're joined by Stuart Wellington (co-host of The Flop House podcast, @flophousecat), comedian Marguerite Carter and frequent guest Ross McGuire as Hugh hosts a Legitimate Likes Thanksgiving dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang are joined by actors, writers and theatre creators Linus Karp and Joseph Martin for an appreciation of consciously decoupling, Oscar-winning, snowsport-litigating, jade egg-hawking, candle-scenting megacelebrity, actor and lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow. Will is trying to keep his muscles down, Hugh just can't let the Goodfellas loss go, and Aine spies a hula hoop.  More from Linus a...

The gang are joined by actor, comedian and satirist Rosie Holt (@rosieisaholt) for a discussion of the coolest genre in the coolest decade. Hugh has stockpiled a lot of high-end ice cream, Will ponders the choice between ham or horror, and Aine wants to see more scream queens. This episode includes a brief discussion of portrayals of sexual assault on screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The gang play the classic quiz show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh is all elbows, Will's been to Awton Twowas, and Aine tries out some rhyming slang. Thanks to everyone who attended the LIVE SHOW AT THE CHEERFUL EARFUL last week. That episode will be released in the next few weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aine has some lake issues, something brushed against Will's leg and Hugh recounts some of his Duplo constructions. This episode contains trace elements of swimming content. SO I GUESS WE'LL SEE YOU TOMORROW AT OUR LIVE SHOW on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @mattgreencomedy and @Abandoman (12.30 at The Exhibit, Balham). info: http://linktr.ee/legitimatelikes...

We apply our very particular set of skills to the 2008 action thriller Taken. Hugh inquires about some big decorative pillows, Aine thinks France has enough French creeps and Michael struggles to convince everyone that he doesn't have a hidden agenda.  PENULTIMATE REMINDER FOR OUR LIVE SHOW on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @mattgreencomedy and @Abandom...

We checkout some discount retailers. Hugh comes clean on his parking preferences, Will finds the Irish language delightful and Aine wonders what people were doing with all their money in the 90s. HEY HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OUR LIVE SHOW on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @mattgreencomedy and @Abandoman (12.30 at The Exhibit, Balham). info: http://linktr.ee/legi...

Musician, comedian, improviser, actor, internet personality and game boy Peter Rugman (@peterrugman, @thenonstickpans) joins us as we sidescroll through the greatest hits of everyone's favourite Japanese gaming conglomerate. Michael finds out what a roly poly is, Hugh launches a devastating attack on Aine's literary knowledge and Will yet again forgets the details of OUR LIVE SHOW on Saturday 4th...

Just a couple of middle-aged white dudes talking about a couple of older white dudes. Listener favourite Gracey and listener second-favourite Jeremy join us to compare the acting legends. Hugh thinks the guns should be out and Michael gets ready for Oscar season. PLUS THERE'S A SONG.  COME AND SEE US LIVE on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @mattgreencome...

This week there's plenty of carry-on as we talk about bags. Aine tries to lose a Belgian man on safari, Will grabs some nosh and Hugh reads the room. Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @mattgreencomedy and @Abandoman (12.30 at The Exhibit, Balham). info: http://linktr.ee/legitimatelikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

We're mixing it up this week as we depart from our usual programming to compete in a draft of our favourite actors. WARNING: Creative juices Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @mattgreencomedy and @Abandoman (12.30 at The Exhibit, Balham). info: http://linktr.ee/legitimatelikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Musical director, arranger, composer, pianist and podcaster Bobby Goulder joins us to work out whether singing should be tolerated. Will stands up for elevator muzak, Hugh lifts the lid on his dating strategy and Aine fires things into the sun. More from Bobby @Bobby_Goulder and on his podcast Legally Blind https://open.spotify.com/show/5eVnROicX48czrvvbKIzOS?si=ccZ30FdCRYi70LSX7L9PQw Don't forget...

We (sort of?) discuss stag and hen parties. Aine leans hard into a French accent, Will struggles to correctly identify genitals and Michael wears his normal clothes. The recriminations begin as Hugh drops a bombshell.  Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @mattgreencomedy and @Abandoman (12.30 at The Exhibit, Balham). info:...

Legitimate bikes? Comedian and cyclist Mark Young joins us as Hugh explores the differences between Irish and continental bicycles, Aine is eyeing up a mobility scooter and Michael smells something in the air. Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @mattgreencomedy and @Abandoman (12.30 at The Exhibit, Balham). info: http://linktr...

Sketch comedian and face/voice of many brands Sean Burke joins us as we talk about ads - the good, the bad, and the ones we remember. Will recalls some pretty blatant joke theft, Aine offers a devastating critique of the early 2000s British music scene and Hugh is surprised while baking a frangipane. Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with specia...

Comedy writer, radio presenter, podcaster, editor, and humanist wedding celebrant Conor McReynolds joins us for a retrospective on the TV adventures of everyone's favourite author-turned-sleuth. Will is misled into thinking about a donkey by some Irish pronunciation, Michael misses the days of incredibly formulaic television, and Aine is still working through The Sopranos. Don't forget about our L...

Something's amiss this week... but we still manage to talk about the musical (really just the movie) Grease. Will shares some audition stories, Aine seems to have misheard something while she was in prison, and a song reminds Michael of some Northern Irish townlands. Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @RosieisaHolt and @Abando...

Avast me hearties! Grab yer booty for a tale of pirates and treasure. We work out why sea criminals are a staple of popular culture. Aine leafs through Sun Tsu, Michael reminisces about his dungaree days, and Hugh realises that he may be part-tortoise. Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @RosieisaHolt and @Abandoman (12.30 at T...

Early bird Jane Costigan and morning grouch Jeremy Kinsella join us to decide whether mornings are the best way to start the day. Hugh takes us through his abs routine, Michael rages against timezones and Aine thinks every morning needs a treat. Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the  @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @RosieisaHolt and @Abandoman (12.30 at Th...

Declan Bruton grabs his hat and his whip to join us for a discussion of everyone's favourite action-archaeologist. Hugh reminisces about point-and-click fun, Aine thinks the Nativity was poorly planned and Michael has found a way to communicate temperature. Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the @CheerfulPodFest with special guests @RosieisaHolt and @Abandoman (12.30...

Author, lecturer and director of the Centre for Mathematical Biology at the University of Bath Kit Yates (@Kit_Yates_Maths) joins us as we crunch the numbers on maths. Hugh deals with some dry potatoes, Will wonders who invented cards, and Michael tries to get support for one of his schemes. K9 See Kit's new book here www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/kit-yates/how-to-expect-the-unexpected/97815294086...

NHS campaigner and founder of EveryDoctor, a grassroots doctor-led campaign, Dr. Julia Grace Patterson joins us to discuss the NHS - why we should love it and what can be done to save it. Check out Dr. Julia's new book at harpercollins.co.uk/pages/critical and more from her at @JujuliaGrace More on the campaign for the NHS at everydoctor.org.uk/ EveryDoctor's map of NHS privatisation https://www.e...