Legitimate Likes

Max Fosh (@max_fosh) joins us for a (frankly insane) WORLD PODCASTING FIRST! Will gives us improv tips, Hugh contemplates cutting some grass, and Aine and Michael reconcile over... an incident.  See Max's interview here https://youtu.be/N64LarhB7R0 More from Max at instagram.com/max.fosh thesillycompany.co.uk/ Don't forget about our LIVE show on Saturday 4th November 2023 at the  @Cheerf...

Sugar and spite fairy Alan Brady dusts off his pirate radio microphone to join us for a taste test. Michael forces the gang to engage in mukbang, Hugh makes the case for a simpler biscuit and Aine shakes down a few hotels for some good deals.  Hot tub living https://youtu.be/-ZwjDhmLhaY?t=264 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech guru Tom Stabbins joins the gang to discuss everyone's favourite support function. Will deals with an unsolicited approach on TikTok, Hugh explains the concept of George Clooney, and Aine queries whether she once worked in IT. If this episode doesn't work for you, try switching it off and switching it on again.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, writer and living history guru Richard Thirlwall joins us to take on the Caped Crusader. Will messes up a perfectly good pizza, Hugh reminisces about his days fighting (for) crime and Michael reveals himself as a UN Secretary General fanboy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our culinary correspondent Ross returns as we search for the greatest bread. Hugh rages against thin slices, Michael struggles to find a comparison for bread, and Will gets to grips with Ireland's jambon epidemic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legitimate Likes hits one hundred! We celebrate with a bumper episode on the greatest topic of them all. Hugh bamboozles the gang with a string of puzzles, Michael questions the promotion of various Irish foods, Aine fears the rise of AI, and Will seems to know more about Ireland than anyone else. With contributions from some familiar voices AND A SONG.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Actual producer and host of The Recast podcast Ameena Hamid joins the gang to work out whether the Muppets are any use. Hugh puts his foot in it, Aine takes us through the dark underbelly of London's criminal element and Will does his best to keep the show on the road. More from Ameena @ameena_hamid therecastwithameenahamid.podbean.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Read all about it! We work out whether all this news is really any good for us. Hugh grapples with some knobbly monsters, Michael proves to be a poor competitor in basketball and Aine tries on the personality of a fictional Senate majority leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long-awaited guest Georgie Jones (of Just These Please) joins the gang for a discussion of everyone’s second favourite type of deep-fried potato-based snacks. Will samples the best that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer, Aine complains about oniony aromas, and Hugh comes to a shocking realisation about the origins of a well-known crisp brand name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The gang take to the arena to work out whether the swords-and-sandals blockbuster was any good. Will and Hugh debate their Ancient Roman career options, Michael busts out some sound effects, and Aine doubts her effectiveness as an Amazon warrior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang haul their carcasses together for a discussion of everyone's favourite undead antagonists. Hugh survives a minor medical emergency, Aine daydreams about saving the President of the United States and Will has a real-life case of the creeps.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross snaps open a few cans to join the gang as Michael administers another taste test. Aine imagines the administrative workings of a family-run warehouse in the Netherlands, Hugh faces his carbonated demons, and Will shines a light on the seldom-discussed struggles of life cruising around the Caribbean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning guest and noted sleepyhead Jane Costigan helps Hugh and Will decide whether dreams are a Legitimate Like. Will is still enjoying his life at sea, Hugh channels his inner Fantine, and Michael gives some tips on home defence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First-time guest Darryl joins the gang for a discussion of creams, ointments and gels. As well as parrot profanity. Gracey takes us through his hairdo history, Hugh explores the comedic potential of combing his hair, and Aine marvels at the brevity of the male beauty regimen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We mark the 28-and-a-quarter year anniversary of the animated blockbuster with a trip over to Pride Rock. Will ponders whether lions are the lickiest animal, Michael experiments with a new joke format, and Hugh defends the Scar administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcaster, author and sensational Celebs Go Dating receptionist Tom Read Wilson joins the gang for a retrospective on 20th century icon Katharine Hepburn. Will confirms that he is an actual celebrity, Hugh gives us a sneak peek at his art collection, and Michael fuses his frontal lobe with Tom's. More from Tom @TomReadWilson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tastemaker Ross McGuire returns to discuss whether we need all of these cooking and baking shows. Aine and Hugh realise that they probably met in the mid-1990s, Michael sets Hugh a challenging anagram puzzle, and Hugh reveals a shocking porridge-related secret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First-time guest but second-time mum Jen Behan joins the gang as we talk about children and how to survive them. We discuss sleep deprivation, lowered standards of personal hygiene, and whether Michael would fit in better as a eunuch or a concubine. Plus Aine slurps her way through a big ol' bowl of ramen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Kenny makes his return to the pod as we decide, once and for all, what the best fruit is. Michael subjects the group to an elaborate fruit rating process, Hugh eats a kiwi in a way unknown to science and Will finally embraces his podcasting nemesis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, actor and one third of sketch phenomenon Foil, Arms and Hog Sean Flanagan joins the gang to discuss Minecraft, as well as airsoft, wildlife tunnels, Batman, Jason Bourne and as many other topics as he can stuff into one episode. Hugh struggles to understand what exactly Minecraft is, Will Marvels at Sean's creative process and Michael muses on a life in the metaverse. Also, for those of...

Comedian, actor and podcaster Mairead Doyle-Heffernan joins the gang with some stories of holidays good and bad. Aine schools Will in getting a good deal on a hotel, Mairead reminisces on fun times in foreign hospitals, and Hugh books a full board trip to the local Travelodge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great Scott! Listeners' favourite and Marty McFly fanboy Jeremy Kinsella joins Hugh, Aine and Michael for an appreciation of the Back to the Future trilogy. Topics include whether it's time for a remake, and whether the films have too much, too little, or just the right amount of incest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross McGuire joins Hugh, Áine and Michael to discuss everything to do with the silver screen. Áine reveals the smelliest food she's brought to the cinema, while Hugh explains the value of a good commode. All right, Mr. DeMille, we're ready for our close-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Harry’s book on the shelves, Hugh, Will and guest host Jeremy Kinsella take on the British royal family. Will finally unleashes his inner Englishman. No one knows where Michael and Áine are this week, so fan favourite Gracey steps in and produces the hell out of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discuss new year's resolutions - should we make them, and do we keep them? Hugh works his way through a scavenged bag of food, Will claims to be able to drive and Aine's got her list of goals ready for 2023. ALSO, as discussed in the episode, Legitimate Likes is officially open for Agony Aunt queries. Send us your social quandaries, relationship dilemmas, fashion predicaments, moral issue...