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Why Don’t You Like This?
by Why Don't You Like This?
When Molly first met Seb she thought “we are the same person” but in actual fact, they aren’t and they end up debating things that probably don’t matter. Welcome to conversations Seb and Molly have on their sofa bed at 11 pm in their living room.
Episodes
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Episode 16. WE'RE BACK! (Catchup special)
We’re back after taking about six months off! In this cosy new episode we catch up on everything we haven’t had the chance to talk about like moving house, planning a wedding and, of course, the bizarre state of the world amid this global health crisis. We wax philosophical about New York City…
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Episode 15. Ocarina of Time (+also the Wii)
In this episode, we heatedly debate the merits of the classic 1998 video game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64, as well as taking several detours to talk about the Nintendo Wii (which Seb purchased used for £20). We discuss the idea of working within limitations, enjoying...
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Episode 14. THE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!
It's Halloween which means sitting on the sofa and watching scary movies. This week, we take a detour from our regularly scheduled episodes to talk about four fairly recent horror movies (two good and two bad, because not all horror movies are created equal) to answer three questions: Why do we...
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Episode 13. Gavin and Stacy
In this episode, we examine the late 2000s BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacy and consider what it means to be ordinary as well as drawing a line between "populist media" and "smart people media". Topics of discussion include representation of the Welsh in media, living with your partner's parents, Simon...
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Episode 12. Peep Show
In our twelfth episode, we discuss the beloved Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show and examine how tv shows achieve cult status and develop devoted followings. Topics include, how Molly would react in a mugging situation, how Seb reacted in a real life mugging situation, bottle episodes, friends who smoke...
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Episode 11. Nacho Libre
After the grand detour of the tenth episode special, it's back to business as usual to talk about the Jack Black lead 2006 oddball comedy, Nacho Libre. We discuss Seb's first (and only) experience eating a Fillet-o-fish, Molly's love of cooking, Scooby Doo, holding on to media from our childhoods...
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Episode 10. THE TENTH EPISODE SPECIAL!
We made it to ten episodes! To celebrate this milestone we put together a very special episode with questions and topics contributed by our lovely friends. In this episode we talk about the 2012 animated film adaptation of Dr Seuess' The Lorax, the incredibly popular Japanese anime series Attack…
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Episode 09. Garden State
In our ninth episode, we look at the Zach Braff's 2004 directorial debut, Garden State, and consider whether it's poignancy has held up over the last fifteen years. As always we discuss a range of topics including (but not limited to), the Right Move advert that made Molly cry, the 'manic pixie...
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Episode 08. Noah Cyrus
In this episode, we're discussing Noah Cyrus (and mostly focusing on July, her most recent single) in an attempt to figure out what makes a good pop star, what is and isn't worthy of critical analysis and whether our sense of poptimism is alive and well. We tackle a range of topics such as the...
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Episode 07. Kendrick Lamar
In this episode, we look at the Grammy award winning Compton rapper, Kendrick Lamar with the aim of answering the question: Does Kung-Fu Kenny deserve to be considered as one of the greatest rappers of all time? We discuss serious topics like police brutality, the Black Lives Matter movement and...
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Episode 06. White Chicks
After taking a month and a half off, we're finally back with episode six in which we explore another cult classic lowbrow comedy from 2004, the Wayans brother's White Chicks. We discuss the dynamics of racism in comedy, our experience watching Dunkirk with a critical eye, passive movie watching…
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Episode 05. Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
In our fifth episode, we discuss the 2004 cult classic stoner comedy 'Harold and Kumar go to White Castle' and debate whether or not it's more than just a film about two stoned adults trying to get fast food. We discuss the importance of representation in media, Without a Paddle, the ways in…
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Episode 04. Watsky
In our fourth episode, we explore Watsky, the spoken word poet turned rapper and consider his place in both of those worlds. We discuss sincerity in music, whether or not Seb lets review scores effect his opinions and how Molly would rank the first five Kanye West albums.
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Episode 03. Arcade Fire
This episode, we dive into the discography of the Canadian band Arcade Fire and consider their context in the wider world of indie music. We discuss the role music has played in our relationship, Miley Cyrus’s new EP and Molly’s disappointment at seeing Death Cab for Cutie in concert.
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Episode 02. Only Fools and Horses
In our second episode, we unpack the classic British sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Seb struggles to understand the show that holds a special place in Molly’s heart and we try to get to figure out why. We discuss the differences between our upbringings, softboys, other British sitcoms and the...
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Episode 01. The Simpsons
In our very first episode, we discuss The Simpsons and try to get to the root of why Seb loves the show and Molly can’t stand it. We delve into the culture surrounding the show, our time spent working at the local cinema, the time Seb was interviewed by Vice magazine and Mollys unconditional love...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
When Molly first met Seb she thought “we are the same person” but in actual fact, they aren’t and they end up debating things that probably don’t matter. Welcome to conversations Seb and Molly have on their sofa bed at 11 pm in their living room.
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