Ben and Max Hughes

Mean Guys

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Introducing Mean Guys, the podcast that traces two brothers' journey of discovery through what some may describe as 'feminine' films. We'll be watching some of your favourite 'chick flick' picks - from cheesy romcoms to trashy teen dramas - and seeing how they hold up to the questionable taste of us Mean Guys.

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Ben and Max Hughes

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Episode 13: Mean Girls (2024) 08.02.2024 49:51

The Mean Guys emerge from hibernation for a special edition podcast about the movie of the musical of the movie Mean Girls.

Episode 12: Notting Hill 22.06.2021 27:52

The Mean Guys take a trip to London, W11 for the 1999 modern classic Notting Hill.

Episode 11: Twilight 30.12.2020 28:45

The Mean Guys are back for our Christmas special... and what's more festive than Twilight (!?) Listen for our first impressions of the notorious teen franchise. We'll be back in the new year with more of the cheesy romcoms and trashy teen dramas that you’ve requested. Audio clip from Twilight (2008)

Episode 10: Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging 23.12.2020 36:43

The Mean Guys bring local knowledge and scientific rigour to the 2008 British teen romcom Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Sources: [1] Teenage Slang in the Contemporary British Novel Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging by Louise Rennison, Graduation Thesis by Cristina Stoianova https://dk.um.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=46685 [2] The right way to kiss: directionality bias in head-turning dur...

Episode 9: A Cinderella Story 15.12.2020 33:01

The Mean Guys tackle the 2004 modern fairytale 'A Cinderella Story', starring Hilary Duff (that's the movie, not the podcast. Although, the Mean Guy's door is always open for you, Hilary...)

Episode 8: Sex and the City 08.12.2020 37:13

The Mean Guys are back for a second series. In this episode, we take on the 2008 debut of Sex and the City on the silver screen. This series, instead of drawing from the mysterious bag of charity shop DVDs, the movies are chosen by YOU. We got some great recommendations lined up, but if you have a favourite cheesy romcom or a perfect trashy teen drama, then get in touch!

Episode 6: 10 Things I Hate About You 21.08.2018 31:49

The Mean Guys take on the 1999 Shakespearean teen rom-com '10 Things I Hate About You'.

Episode 5: Definitely, Maybe 23.06.2018 30:22

The Mean Guys take on the 2008 Ryan Reynolds rom-com 'Definitely, Maybe'.

Episode 4: Crazy, Stupid, Love 28.05.2018 32:12

The Mean Guys take on the star-studded 2011 romantic comedy 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'.

Episode 3: Rumor Has It 07.11.2017 31:05

The Mean Guys take on the 2005 romantic meta-comedy 'Rumor Has It'.

Episode 2: Marley & Me 14.09.2017 30:31

The Mean Guys take on the 2008 comedy drama 'Marley & Me'.

Episode 1: Mean Girls 04.09.2017 31:06

The Mean Guys take on the 2004 teen comedy 'Mean Girls'.