Wrestler movies. A genre of its own, or perhaps a beautiful niche, as Louis and Kate bring you the joy and wonder of John Cena's second lead role in a feature film, 12 Rounds. A beautiful nonsense filled with bad FBI agents, Aiden Gillen devouring the scenery and the most absurdly funny death scene in a film that really isn't supposed to be. Enjoy the episode, and absolutely enjoy the movie.

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Suit up, and stop making sense, as Louis brings his joy and love of 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense to the podcast. Expect talk about the form itself, David Byrne's David Byrneness, Tina Weymouth's bass magic and yes, some chat about some rather large menswear. What a film, and this podcast is pretty good too!

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Difficult second album time? Maybe! Today, Kate goes in on why she loves 9, second album from Irish singer damien Rice. His previous album had some massive hits on it, and Rice is not the most prolific of artists, but why did this album leave such an impression on the Irsh half of our podcast? Listen and find out!

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Magnifishite returns, as Louis and Kate tell you, in horrendously beautfiul detail, about 1999's.....heist erotic thriller? Entrapment, starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones. An exhaustive yet entertaining breakdown awaits

Magnifishite exists to celebrate the sublimely ridiculous, not the ridiculously sublime.

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FISH SEX! That's why you are here isn't it? You want Louis and Kate to discuss the fish sex movie? Well tough cheese, because this movie is beautiful, kind and wonderful, and that's the podcast you're going to get today! Guillermo Del Toro's 2017 masterpiece is the subject of episode 55. This episode will hopefully evoke the loving nature of the movie, or it may make you want to purchase a teal car. Either way, it's another good one!

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The name on everybody's lips is gonna be "Darling, Why?" after this episode, all about the Kandar and Ebb musical "Chicago". There is also a little bit of a chat about the 2002 movie adaptation starring Renee Zellwegger and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and all that jazz.

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Louis and Kate have a lovely chat about 1984 science fiction classic The Terminator, taking in great tension building, night shoots and the sheer James Cameronness of James Cameron. There's also talk of strangly comedic moments, and the sheer physical presence of the 7 time Mr Olympia turned Hollywood megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger in his most iconic role, and Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton get the plaudits they so richly deserve too.

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A special bonus treat from Kate's beautiful mind, this little episode talks about the outfits from three of the films Kate encountered this year, inlcuding a returning hero, a carnage inducing villain and Britain's suavest misogynist. 

Please enjoy this 20 minutes of silliness. The main show returns next week with an episode all about The Terminator.

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As a special Christmas bonus, Louis and Kate are piloting something they have wanted to do for a while, Magnifisihite, where they go in on the films (and other things) that are magnificently shite, a unique and beautiful kind of awful. These aren't things they hate, (no vitriol here) but explorations of artisitic derangement, studio interference, immense cocaine usage or a combination of all three at the same time. There's cookies, reindeer violence and even an improvised explosive device, in this "family" picture.

Its Turbo Time, as this pilot episode is a Christmas bewilderment, 1996's Jingle All The Way, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson and Sinbad. 

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It's the end of 2022 and Louis and Kate are gatecrashing your Christmas to bring you the art they loved for this year. Hopefully, you will let them in to your homes and not call the authorities to have them removed. They are nice people, after all!

The pod wishes you all good tidings and cheer!

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To end our main 2022 slate, Kate has chosen a barnstomer of an album, 2014's totemic trans masterpiece, Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me! Kate highlights her favourite moments, Louis holds himself back from an equally enthusiastic gush about this one (he would have picked it if she hadn't). An incredibly cathartic and powerful record, and one we implore you to listen to if you haven't before. BTW casual reminder that any anti trans nonsense isn't welcome here. Thanks!!!

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For the first (and definately not the last) time, Louis goes into the mind of one of gamings most unique individual, Hideo Kojima, and tells us all about 2019's Death Stranding, a videogame about a very efficient postman doing efficient postman things....of course, its a hell of a lot more than that, as Louis details. Death Stranding is somewhat divisive, but Louis is a paid up member of the Death Stranding defence force, and he is on the lookout for new recruits. BTW, no plot spoilers are discussed here, and there is also a surprising connection to episode 50.

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MONORAIL!!!!!!!! MONORAIL!!!!!!! MONORAIL!!!!!!!! Welcome to episode 50 of Darling, Why? In which Kate has chosen to talk about one of her very favourite episodes of the beloved animated sitcom The Simpsons. A fourth season classic, this episode is a magnificent showcase of the ideas of Conan O'Brian and the much missed voice talents of Phil Hartman.

The management thanks you all for the support and love you have shown to Louis and Kate as they reach this milestone. They can't quite believe they are here. The show will go on, and we hope you come along with it too!

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In this episode, Louis brings one of both his, and his dad's, very favourite classic comedies, 1967's The Producers, starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. The film, about two people who decide to try and make more money with a musical flop than with a hit in a big grift, is the debut feature of American comedy legend Mel Brooks, of Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles and RObin Hood: Men In Tights fame. Louis basically simps over Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel, and there's even a surprise appearance from Ned Flanders' dad as well as the House Unamerican Activities Committee.

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This is one for the faithful, as Kate tells us all about her love for DreamWorks adaptation of the story of Moses, 1998's The Prince of Egypt. Expect plagues, parted seas and Jeff, uh, Goldblum. There's also lots of other fun things too, but the management of the show doesn't want to give it all away.

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Don't RUSH through this episode of Darling, Why? as Louis details his unreal love for Rush and their underrated 1985 classic, Power Windows. Get ready for bass, hair, synths, even more hair, big suits and.... POWER!

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Put out the good cutlery, as we feast on the delicious flesh that is the TV series Hannibal, starring Mads Mikkelsen. Kate serves up a well seasoned, well done slice of podcast pie, as she tells Louis all about her love of this delectably nasty confection.

Be sure to wash this one down with some fava beans and a fine chianti. 

Content warning: cannibalism.

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The smash hit sitcom about 4 teenagers from Derry (and the wee English fella) is the subject of this episode of the little podcast that might. Louis tells us all about a show that is so dear to his heart it might have been difficult to keep it together for this episode. Louis and Kate talk about a show that is very dear to both of their hearts, but for some slightly different reasons. 

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Hello once again, Louis and Kate return to us like unwanted fast fashion items with an episode all about Sony's rather succesful video game series Uncharted. Kate has become a big fan of the series, and tells Louis, a long time fan, her opinions on the matter. Listeners will learn about the concept of a "wife guy" too. How exciiting.

The management is delighted to see you all!

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In this, the final episode before the hiatus, Louis pays a loving and ridiculous tribute to a film that changed the landscape of what could make big dollar at the cinema. In this episode, Kate and Louis frequently visit some strange and beautiful places and also manage to find the time to give Chad Kroegers end credits song a deeper analysis than you'd find anywhere else. 

The management of the podcast are so very, very proud of this one, and we thank you for your time, and hope you finish listening to this with a big smile on your faces, and the desire to watch Sam Raimi's fantastically entertaining movie all over again!

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Kate and Louis rewind to 2004, when the post-hardcore emo scene was ramping up to its commercial peak, to explore the second album from My Chemical Romance, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. They discuss the horror-comic-book-theatricality of the record, the inescapability of the music videos and singles, and Kate makes the case for why this is MCR's best release. 

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All aboard the flight of this Presidential podcast for abother "ITV Classic" 1997's Air Force One. Harrison Ford plays the US President who has to save the Presidential plane after its hijacked by Gary Oldman. Louis loves this movie, and in this episode also has some fascinating things to say about his relationship with American culture. This episode goes into some surprising directions, and features multiple awful impersonations. Get excited!

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Kate's sci-fi kick continues and she presents her book report to Louis on the Philip K. Dick classic, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. Many of you will be aware of the story from its eventual adaptation into the Harrison Ford starring "Blade Runner". They talk empathy, environmentalism and existential anxiety as it pertains to hunting down state-of-the-art androids escaped from a Mars colony.

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Louis and Kate explore the weird and wonderful world of Revachol, setting for the 2019 gaming spectacular Disco Elysium. A detective thriller quite unlike most others, Disco Elysium came out of nowhere (if by nowhere, we actually mean Estonia) to take the gaming world by storm. 

Content warning: alcohol abuse, depression, suicide

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SURPRISE EVERYBODY, IT'S A TOTALLY UNPREDICTABLE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, A UNIQUE CONCEPT THAT NOBODY HAS EVER DONE!

Louis and Kate bring you some of the great things they enjoyed from this rather challenging year. From comedy specials that challenged the form, to schlocktastic gaming ridiculousness, there's plenty of fun and engaging artistic achievement. Maybe there's something new for you here to check out over this period? Maybe you just need a nice breezy lunch break listen in these interesting times? Whatever the case, this episode is a fun time for all.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

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Put on your apocalyptic post-punk dancing shoes as Kate and Louis dissect the 2017 offering from Grave Pleasures, Motherblood. They ask essential questions like "What does Louis know about Finland?", "What counts as post-punk?" and "How can metal-tinged Joy Division meets Cold War Armageddon sound so very catchy?"

Oh, and because it's Christmas, there's no avoiding mentioning Die Hard. 

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Louis goes hard (tee hee) on Type O Negative's 1996 album October Rust. Louis and Kate discuss the unique mix of influences behind the record, the unique charms of frontman Pete Steele and the comparative weaknesses of other male singers. This one is a slightly spicier pod than usual. Ed Sheeran might not like this one....

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Content note: Discussion of mental illness and stigma, mentions of suicide, borderline personality disorder, alcoholism and addiction

Kate and Louis discuss beloved musical-comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, it's portrayal of managing mental health and relationships, and it's razor sharp song writing. Along the way, they also talk TV ratings, fart jokes, and why Kate should give Fountains of Wayne another chance. (its because they have songs like Sink To The Bottom, which is great) 

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Louis brings forth one of his childhood (and mid 20's) favourites, the BBC (and Channel 5) series Robot Wars, where people put their metallic and robotic creations to the test in a series of fights until there can be only one. Louis details his many reasons why the show brought him much joy. He even finds a way to settle some old emotional scores with some of the more controversial moments on the show.

Louis also blesses/curses us with multiple impersonations, and even, in keeping with the show being discussed, some poems.

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In this episode, Kate talks about her all time favourite song contained on the eponymous album from Elliott Smith. Louis shows off his Celine Dion knowledge while Kate despairs about how difficult it is to play these songs on guitar. In between, we talk about the interesting song writing, DIY recording set up and the heart breaking emotion contained in this classic album. 

Content warnings:During our discussion of this record, we mention the lyrical themes of some of the songs which include alcohol and substance misuse, depression, suicide, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, abuse

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In today's episode, Louis and Kate head to the stars to go over why Louis loves the 2019 video game The Outer Worlds. Expect chat on corporate structure, order and chaos, wholesome companions, space colonialism and a cleaning robot who just can't be tamed.

Also, somehow, Louis crowbars in not one, but two, completely ridiculous impersonations. Both utterly unrelated to The Outer Worlds, but a nice treat for you, the listener. Which is awfully kind of him.

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The podcast goes into the realm of science fiction, as Kate discusses her love/hate relationship with time-based sci-fi through the lens of "Story of Your Life" by Ted Chiang and the movie based on it, Arrival. Listen to the end to hear their excitement about Dune and Louis' impression of David Lynch.   

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Say it ain't so, its a podcast about Weezer, as Louis showcases his love of the 90's rock classic. Expect dramatic lyric readings, occasional ASMR and a minor bit of Beatles banter too. 

The management would very much encourage that you listen to Weezer. A lot.

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Kate brings to the table the 19th studio album from the Mountain Goats, In League with Dragons,and reflects on how the band have grown and changed musically since the 90s. Louis and Kate also discuss baseball player names, Ozzy Osbourne and wizard-siege concept albums. 

The management would like to confirm no mountain goats were harmed in the making of this podcast.

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Song Exploder - Episode 159: The Mountain Goats - Cadaver Sniffing Dog

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A loving tribute to the nu-metal classic, Louis tries his best not to crumble like the classic British dessert as he regales Kate with his early experiences of Slipknot, and how goddamn masterful Iowa is as a record. He also talks a fair old bit about how bloody amazing Joey Jordison was and is. RIP king.

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Kate tells Louis about the art of Irish storytelling, why Irish folklore is so very much more than leprechauns and the time she worked in a medieval castle. They also discuss the legend of Oisín and Niamh in Tír na nÓg and how he was going to manage a visit home without getting off a magical horse. 

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Today's episode explores Louis' love of the cult comedy Office Space, directed by Mike Judge. Its brutal look at workplace frustration struck a chord with many and continues to be loved to this day. Louis and Kate look at the production details, characters, satirical points and even find time for an in depth conversation about what a pizza shooter and an extreme fajita might be. There's also a few comparisons with other workplace based media.

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This week, Kate tells Louis about her favourite album of 2019, Caligula by Lingua Ignota. As well as discussing the weight and impact of the album, Kate also goes deep on Christian and classical motifs and influences and Kristen Hayter's fascinating artistic process. 

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Let the prog begin, as Louis takes Kate and yourselves through the unique, wonderful and beguiling Traced In Air, the 2008 comeback record from legendary progessive metal act Cynic. The album goes to some deeply spiritual and esoteric places lyrically, and the musicianship is truly sublime. This episode also features Tim Curry impressions and Louis takes some time at the end to make a serious point. Stick around for it.

The management hopes you enjoy this latest Pride themed episode, and would like to reiterate that all are welcome and this podcast is no place for homophobia, biphobia or transphobia. Thanks for listening.

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Today, Kate brings Jamie Babbit's "But I'm A Cheerleader" to the podcast, a romantic comedy that takes a swipe at the ludicrous practice that is conversion therapy. Its a film that inspires a lot of joy and devotion from the LGBT+ community, and features some of the earliest work of incredible talents like Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall. The film also features a delightfully silly out-of-drag role from RuPaul Charles. 

https://www.autostraddle.com/100-best-lesbian-queer-bisexual-movies-285412/

https://variety.com/2020/film/features/but-im-a-cheerleader-director-jamie-babbit-20th-anniversary-1234842163/

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Today, Louis spreads the sugary word, as alternative rock legend and overlooked gay icon Bob Mould's 90's band Sugar gets a sweet moment in the podcasting spotlight. An album that Louis feels is deeply forgotton and overlooked, Sugar arrived in the aftermath of the split of Husker Du and after the musical landscape was irrevocably changed by some trio from Seattle called Nirvana, you may have heard of them somwhere. He also really zeroes in on some godawful puns this week, like a mediocre comedian from a third-rate panel show.

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In this episode, Kate fangirls over 2017's Devolver from Jamie Lenman, formerly of UK cult rock heroes Reuben, and why the 2017 album is so very much more than just some 'meat and potatoes' rock songs. Louis and Kate also pitch a horrendous crime procedural and ponder their own irrelevence. Thoughtful.

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Louis goes all in on 2004's Collateral, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. Louis and Kate discuss the relationship between the two leads, Los Angeles, an unexpected cameo and Louis' favourite Tom Cruise performance. Louis also believes that this film is a massively underrated gem, and more people should see it.

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Wilkommen and bienvenue to todays podcast takes us to Weimar Berlin, as Kate tells us all about her love for the musical Caberet, particualry the 1993 West End revival starring Alan Cumming and Jane Horrocks, directed by Sam Mendes. There will be talk of Nazism and Weimar Germany as well as Kate and Louis run the rule over the songs, the sights and debate whether the character of the Emcee is some sort of caberet spirit guide.....and the final question, is life a cabaret after all?

'A Lost Piece of Trans History' by Matthew H. Birkhold (The Paris Review)

'Berlin Story' by Alex Ross (The New Yorker)

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Grab your axes and your mead horns, as Louis positively pillages his way through his enduring love of one of Sweden's finest purveryors of melodic death metal 7th record. Expect vikings, fighting with honour, embracing death and surprising personal detours around this aggressive, surging record.

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Kate really loves audiodramas, and she is going to tell you how much she loves the form over the next 30 minutes. A nice, light podcast bite. Delicious.

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Russian gangsters take to the podcast stage, as Louis tells Kate about his love for the 2007 film Eastern Promises. There is also a lot fo chat about some gruesome violence and a very memorable fight scene that is anything but flaccid. Louis also touches on the importance of tattoos in this particular strand of the criminal underworld, and his love of highly researched performances.

The management do not recommend listening to this particular episode whilst eating a delicious borshct.

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Its dark cabaret time with The Dresden Dolls, as Kate waxes lyrical about piano playing techniques and musical shapes, a topic that amuses and somewhat bemuses Louis and he reveals his lack of care for the works of Bertolt Brecht. Did we mention pianos?

Content warning: self-harm (its part of the lyrical content)

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Time for Louis and Kate to talk pop shove-its, ollies and kickflips as Louis waxes lyrical about the classic skateboarding game from 2000. Both the gameplay and soundtrack hold a special place in Louis' heart, and our hosts get into the details of gameplay and the series conception, and the cultural impact of the series as a whole.

The management would like to also affirm that When Worlds Collide by Powerman 5000 is a certified BANGER!

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It's time to podcast like it's 1999, as Kate regales Louis with her joy and love for the enduringly beloved action adventure The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser.

The management would like to add that Louis' strange and unusual multiverse idea is a bizarre machination from a dangerous mind.

Read 'The Mummy' Is the Only Perfect Movie By Emma Stefansky

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Louis got bored over 2020 lockdown and fell in love with the 5th album from Peter Gabriel, So. In this episode, Louis and Kate talk about its creation, its hits and impacts on popular culture, its occasional bawdiness, videos and even its peculiar connection to professional wrestling. 

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This episode sees Kate select the deeply influential and powerful novel The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. Louis is taken on a powerful journey through the trials and tribulations of Esther Greenwood in 1950's America.

Content warnings: mental illness, depression, suicide and suicidal ideation, medical and psychiatric trauma, sexism, mentions of assault and violence against women 

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In this episode, Louis has picked the 1993 Sci-fi action film Demolition Man. Louis and Kate run through some plot, mixed in with an important discussion about the real issues that plague 2032 San Angeles, like how do the three seashells work, and how Taco Bell conquered all other chain restaurants. This strange, peculiar film is what is known to Louis as an "ITV classic", in that he first saw it on ITV as a youth. He promises it won't be the last time we get one of these picks either!

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In this episode, Kate (and to be fair, Louis as well) gets very excited talking about Prequelle, the 4th album from the Swedish rock band. They talk about the incredibly vivid and humorous world that the group have built over time, how at least half the podcast feels like this album is structurally similar to a musical how much the singer looks like a certain British light entertainer and the absolutely glorious live show. Also, saxophones and tricycles and some fab-u-lous choreo! They even talk about the songs and lyrics, like its a real podcast and everything.


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In the 9th episode of this podcast experience, Louis has decided to devolve and bring forward his love of the strange, peculiar yet oh so catchy and enjoyable 5th album from new wave legends Devo. There is talk of potatoes, french fries, doughnuts and stupidly catchy music, as well as slightly more serious subject matter when Louis and Kate touch on a formative event in shaping the existence of the group, and the groups concept of de-evolution itself.

The management hopes you remember to take time out for fun and to listen to this episode, perhaps whilst enjoying a delightful plate of a single french fry and a doughnut. This line makes sense, we promise.

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New podcasting subject territories have appeared for Louis and Kate, as they explore Kate's love of the 1986 John Hughes-penned romcom classic Pretty In Pink, starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer and Harry Dean Stanton. The management is delighted indeed, and hopes you will be tickled pink by this episode.

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Louis takes us through his love of an album he feels is deeply unappreciated and worthy of your time. Out Of The Silent Planet is a personal favourite, and Kate endeavours to find out what about its melange of sounds reaches Louis' soul. They also talk about why King's X never seemed to conquer the world, and the various themes of the record.

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In this episode of the podcast Kate, self-describing as not a big gamer, selects the weird and wonderful world of video game series Yakuza, SEGA's beloved series about Japanese crime syndicates that helpfully remembers that yoked dudes throwing down in the streets means nothing without the ability to also solve the dilemmas of local residents and run a real estate business. The series also occasionally leans into genuine absurdity, as we find out. 

The management of the podcast thanks you for your patronage, and hopes you enjoy another episode, perhaps with a good lunch.

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Louis takes us through his love of the 1994 action vehicle Speed, one of the biggest hits of its year. Who knew a bomb on a bus could be the catalyst for such a thrill ride? Well, the people who financed the movie certainly did! This episode not only has lots of fun facts about the movie, it also features a dramatic reading of song lyrics and a horrendous Keanu Reeves impression. The management tried to talk Louis out of cutting it, but he held his ground. 

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Kate makes a selecton full of both mastery and volume, in Juno award winning Canadian rock boys The Dirty Nil's 2nd album, Master Volume. The management of this podcast reserve the right to crowbar in laboured references to titles at any available opportunity inside an episode description. 

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Louis, having bided his time, once again makes a pick, and this time its 2017 Netflix mockumentary series American Vandal.

Content warning: many uses of the word "dick". A dickscussion, if you will.

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Kate has the microphone, and therefore dominion over the podcast, and has chosen to talk about one of her favourite musicals, 1996's Tony award-winning Rent. Louis endeavours to listen and understand why, to Kate, Rent is more than just a thing you pay every month.

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In the first episode proper, Louis goes first and picks his favourite album of last year as his topic of choice, Underneath. He loves it, he does! And your going to hear him talk about it, and Kate also has opinions. Standard stuff really. Stick around to find out what Kate's first pick is for next time.

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Our pilot, our test episode. Its a Christmas trawl through some of our favourite festive songs.

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