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Legitimate Likes
by Legitimate Likes
We look at some of humanity's most popular fascinations - across everything from pop culture to pastimes to the way the world is run - and decide whether they really, truly deserve so much of our attention.Award-winning Irish and UK comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) and Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson.Topics include movies and TV (Star Wars, The Matrix, Toy Story, The Lion King, Disney
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World Cup 2026 Trivia Bonanza
All the trivia you will need to make it through the 2026 World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Enid Blyton: Mallory Towers, The Famous Five and Noddy...
... but is she a Legitimate Like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Concerts: did we really want to see Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney and Mumford & Sons?
Summer means concerts, but do concerts mean fun? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Formula 1 with David Kenny: how a nerdy professor fell in love with F1
Our new season kicks off with max speed, Max Verstappen and max fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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College with David Kenny (Rewind)
We go back to college in the final episode of David month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reheating Toasties with the New Yorker's own David Kenny
David month continues with the first of our two-part retrospective on LL's crumbiest guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Happy Birthday David Attenborough - The Ocean (Rewind)
In honour of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday we look back at some of our episodes about the natural world. Happy David month everybody! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Happy Birthday David Attenborough - Animal Kingdom Revisit
In honour of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday we look back at some of our episodes about the natural world. Happy David month everybody! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ancient Greece: Gods, Goddesses and Myths
In our season finale, we consider the land that gave us Zeus and halloumi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vogue's 73 Questions with Hugh
Hugh gets the celebrity treatment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What did Hugh do Yesterday?
In a departure from our normal programming, Hugh recounts an eventful day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pokémon: Pikachu, Charmander and Logan Paul's $16m dollar card
The gang are joiend by special guest Coxy who takes them through the world of Pokémon. Hugh only knows Pikachu, Áine has a crush on Team Rocket, Will wants to talk about MISSINGNO and Michael tries to sell some old cards.A dose of millenial nostalgia from a lovely group of pals who would never let you borrow their Airpods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mint
Will knows where Whitby is, Hugh is an Action Man, Áine will sell your shoes, and Michael goes undercover as a teacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vogue's 73 Questions with Will Sebag-Montefiore: books, cooking and comedy
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The Beach: Sandy disaster or nude paradise?
Hugh bothers a lifeguard, Will feels weirder wearing clothes, and Áine and Michael do lunch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is St. Patrick's Day the most overrated holiday?
Will and Michael listen back as we revisit our 2022 St. Patrick's Day episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Magicians
Will checks it out, Hugh is a big Penn and Teller guy, Michael would do well in the box, and Áine can't get over Wroth Bong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Spies
New season!!! Áine's started a class, Hugh brings back Gerry Adams, Will asks someone to take a photo and we all agree that Michael would be the best spy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sherlock Holmes:the poor man's Poirot or more magnificent than Marple?
In our season finale, Will talks himself out of a job, Hugh is obviously a teacher, Michael disparages the muscled men of the past, and Áine is impressed by the clarity of the smut people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When was the last time you...
In a departure from our normal programming, we ask each other when was the last time we did a variety of things. Hugh's seen enough acorns, Áine's getting some serious wind shear, and Michael's been eating up the cucumbers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Soup! With Justine Stafford
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World War II
Hugh preferred WWI, no prison can hold Michael, and Will is SUUUUUUCH a Neville Chamberlain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Secret Santa
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Sushi. It's just the way we roll.
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I'm A Celeb's Tom Read Wilson (the most charming man in the jungle)
The bugs that are Áine and Will crawl all over the body of Tom Read Wilson.With I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2025 in full swing, we’re diving back into our gloriously funny chat with the ever-charming Tom Read Wilson. In this beloved episode, Tom talks about his poetry books, his musings on the golden era of Hollywood, Amelia Bloomer's knickers, erections, and even his surprisingly serene thoughts on being buried. Learn a a little more about the loveliest man in the jungle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gardening: from Alan Titchmarsh to TikTok plant girls and Trad Wives
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2025 LIVE from the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival
No need to wait til 2025 is over to decide whether it's been a good year. We're calling it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Breakfast
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Cartoons - we get animated about children's entertainment
A fuzzily-recalled look back at the programming of our youth. And Áine reads our Wind in the Willows horoscopes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Kitchen with Dominic Franks
Food writer, cook, and the internet's number one purveyor of upside down delicacies Dominic Franks @dominthekitchen joins to discuss why the kitchen is the best place for a party, why you don't need to feel guilty about buying pastry, and why Agas are so steamy. His cookbook Upside Down Cooking is available now from all good (and probably bad) bookshops.More from Dominic at DomInTheKitchen.com and on socials @dominthekitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Ocean: A deep dive
Hugh is a man of culture, Áine's been camping, Michael overestimates his resilience and Will's heart is too pure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elvis. The most recognisable man ever?
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Heaven and hell - our plans for the afterlife
The gang wonder what awaits us, and what's the deal with the devil? This is Will's first time around, Hugh is a big fan of Dolly Parton, Michael takes a few flicks to the face and Áine is a fada figure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sweets
The gang sample the good, the bad and the ugly from the sweet counter in the sugar-filled finale to season 4. But what even is a "sweet" anyway... Legitimate Likes is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reddit Advice - we dish out some solicited advice
The gang dispenses some much-needed advice to the assholes of Reddit. Will fondly remembers some games from his school days, Hugh doesn't like football fans, Michael is slow to praise people from the 90s, and Aine only trusts Liverpudlians. Legitimate Likes is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Celebrity Breakups with Grainne Maguire
Hugh, Will and returning guest host Jane talk to comedian, writer and podcaster @GrainneMaguire about the drama, trauma, karma and enigma of celebrity breakups. More from Grainne at grainnemaguire.co.uk and on her podcast The Way They Were.Legitimate Likes is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Train Travel - from the London Overground to the Orient (and Polar) Express
We discuss the most glamourous and simultaneously the most utilitarian form of travel. Aine's an Artless Dodger, Will disses Wales, and Hugh wonders what one "does" in Luxembourg.Legitimate Likes is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Masculinity with Josh Berry - what it means to be a man according to Louis Theroux and Rafael Nadal
Comedian, writer, and impressionist Josh Berry rejoins the gang as we man up and muscle through a conversation about masculinity. Oh, and Josh does a few impressions along the way...Legitimate Likes is an award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Wild West - Saloon doors are impractical and cowboys are poorly named
Will makes a daring escape from a Spanish toilet, Michael's been attracting some birds, Aine wouldn't mind a bonnet, and Hugh has an absolutely smashing knowledge of historical dates. Legitimate Likes is an award-winning Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fairy tales and nursery rhymes PLUS how to self-publish a children's book
Hot off our Golden Lobes win, we launch season four with a discussion of the stories we all grew up with. Will is in an apron, Michael's written a book, Aine lets us know what a "bachelor's handbag" is, and Hugh is intent on bringing some of Oscar Wilde's more emotionally devastating stories to the younger generations. Legitimate Likes is an award-winning Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THANK YOU for our Golden Lobes Win!!!
We won the Listener's Lobe at the inaugural Golden Lobes award! A big thank you to everyone who picked us in the public vote. Thanks also to everyone at the Golden Lobes, and the crew behind the Cheerful Earful festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Easter Special: Pizza Party
Happy Easter everyone! To celebrate, we're having an informal... pizza party? Hugh has a regular Hugh day, Will gives us some acting lessons, and Michael is running a car dealership in New Jersey. This episode both resembles and contains references to Marmite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cluedo - murder at Tudor Hall
For our season finale we all gather in Tudor Hall to solve a case of murder. With Hugh as Miss Scarlett, Will as Reverend Green, Aine as Profesor Plum and Michael as Colonel Mustard.See you in season four!Legitimate Likes is an Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tattoos with Dr Chloé Arros
The guys have an ink-aspirational chat with tattoo artist Dr Chloé Arros (@chloearrosart). Hugh pandas to our guest and Will is a sinking boat.Legitimate Likes is an Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We go Off Menu
In a heartfelt tribute to a much bigger podcast, Aine takes Will and Hugh through their favourite three course meal.Legitimate Likes is an Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147) and produced by the mysterious Michael and Aine.Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Royal History with Michael Fry
Comedian, actor and musician Michael Fry joins us for a regal retrospective. Hugh delights in finding a fellow Billy Joel fan, Will has an absurdly large head, and Aine was delayed by a big curry.Michael Fry an Irish comedian, actor and musician. You may be familiar with his work in The Michael Fry Show on BBC Sounds, No Worries If Not on RTE 2, Derry Girls or his appearance on the Late Late Show performing We Didn’t Start The Fire. He participated in an initiative by Foras na Gaeilge for RTÉ Radio 1 to promote the learning of the Irish language, has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and was in a music video for Sorcha Richardson.You can find him online @bigdirtyfry.Legitimate Likes is an Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147) and produced by the mysterious Michael and Aine.In this episode we discuss the crown jewels, Henry VIII, the Habsburgs, the Stuarts, mad king George and the rest is history (get it?).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Toy Story with David Kenny and Ross McGuire
Fan favourites Ross and Dave return for a discussion of the French fondness for naff, why Sid wasn't that bad, and Randy Newman as Gaeilge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Heart
It's Valentine's Day! So Hugh, Will and Michael are hanging out. Hugh's made some juice, Will doesn't like nappies, and Michael has a big heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Going for a Walk
Season 3 starts off with a BANG as we talk about... bipedal locomotion? Will takes us back to the veggie music of his youth, Hugh does a convincing southern seal, and Aine gets a perfect loaf every time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Home Alone with Hamish Adams-Cairns - A Legitimate Likes Christmas Special
Keep the change ya filthy animals! As a festive treat we welcome Hamish Adams-Cairns (co-host of the Sober Awkward podcast) to celebrate this ode to home defence. But as Hamish is such a fascinating guest, we also talk about the rules of Uno, living in a bookshop, the curriculum at clown college, and one small step for mankini. More from Hamish:@hamishadamscairns@soberawkward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We look at some of humanity's most popular fascinations - across everything from pop culture to pastimes to the way the world is run - and decide whether they really, truly deserve so much of our attention.Award-winning Irish and UK comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) and Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson.Topics include movies and TV (Star Wars, The Matrix, Toy Story, The Lion King, Disney
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