Back to basics, the boys bring it with Boogie Nights.Bởi Don Hall

Happy birthday to our son, who's eight today. He'll never read this, although he was recently overheard saying, "Mom can't decide what she's doing for her quick watch". Kids these days! Etc. This week it's our great pleasure to speak to Rockerdale Studios creative director, Stu Richards, and head of production, Michelle Singer, about their SMASH HI…

It's cold and rainy and we promised to take our child to a farm near Heathrow airport. What fabulous journey are you on today? This week's guest - fresh off her rave review in the New York Times - is 'Manhunt' showrunner, Monica Beletsky! We discuss how to make old-timey feel new-timey, and how to manage a complex timeline. And Abe Lincoln's beard.…

D&D are joined by writer/director Matt Leslie and we get into a heady discussion about The ‘Burbs.Bởi Don Hall

HEY HOLLYWOOD! What is this, Chateau Marmont?! This week's guest is Hollywood insider, the impossibly lovely Eric Newman, creator of Narcos and Griselda. We talk collabs with famous actors, and how to sensitively portray real-life people on screen. Plus the dos and don'ts of portraying drug lords specifically! Can't you just feel the California bre…

We've never been in love before We thought our hearts were safe We thought we knew the score! Are these lyrics from a musical? Or rather our unbridled feelings for this week's guest who just so happens to be RUSSELL T. DAVIES? WHAT IF IT IS BOTH? Dreams come true you guys, you just have to keep dreaming. This week's guest, see above, is the showrun…

Introducing to the pod, J. Nicole Brooks (aka Nikki Brooks, aka Docta Slick) and her chosen film, The Landlord, directed by Hal Ashby. This one’s a trip, gang!Bởi Don Hall

Hey now, hey now, there's a wall between us! Tear down that wall! We just want connection. You. Me. Us. The animals. This week, Sara's dreams come true (Geoff's come true next week WATCH THIS SPACE) when we speak to Girls5eva creator Meredith Scardino. It's the best comedy in 5eva, as far as we're concerned, and we are never wrong. Plus: One amazin…

Hola amigas y amigos! We're here to share our thoughts, feelings and TV recommendations. Plus, we get to talk to the executive producer and creative director behind Channel 4's 'The Jury: Murder Trial', Ed Kellie. If you're reading this the same week as we're writing it, come and see Sara's work-in-progress at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in Islingt…

Joining us today is Derek Hayes and, in addition to plugging his brand new documentary, he chose the 1995 Jim Jarmusch classic Dead Man.Bởi Don Hall

Come on girls! Do you believe in love? 'Cause I've got something to say about it, and it goes something like this! (No offence to Madonna, but that double 'something' ^ is really, erm... something.) Your transatlantic sweethearts are back with more TV for you to watch, *and* fresh from the rink, it's the funniest of them all... LOU SANDERS. She's b…

Spring is in the air! OR IS IT? Have we been wrongly convinced by one nice cherry blossom, when if fact most cherry blossoms are taking their time? Don't generalize, you guys! This week we're speaking to our friend and national-treasure-in-the-making, stand-up comedian Rosie Jones, about her new panel show Out of Order, big frocks, online bullies a…

Donnie and Don bring on the legendary George Gallo (Midnight Run, Bad Boys, Trapped in Paradise) and have conversation about a movie he likes to watch—The Taking of Pelham 123 among a lot of great deviations.Bởi Don Hall

Welcome! How are you? Look at you! You look fantastic. Did you get surgery? You must give us your guy's number. Or gal. NOT ALL COSMETIC SURGEONS ARE MEN. This week, we are graced by the presence of one of the hottest showrunners in the world right now - Issa Lopez, creator of 'True Detective: Night Country'. Spoiler: She is wonderful. Correspond w…

What the world needs now is love, sweet love. And TV recommendations... Your podcast Valentines are here to oblige. PLUS... a man who's been at the heart of some the best comedy of the past thirty years: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' executive producer/writer/director, 'Seinfeld' alumni, and 'Dave' creator, Jeff Schaffer. He's our darling. Share your love…

The two D’s dive into Tarantino’s opus to the king fu movies of the 60’s and 70’s with the tale of The Bride on a mission to Kill Bill (2003/2004).Bởi Don Hall

Hey beaus and boos! There's a song stuck in our heads, and after listening to this, it'll be stuck in yours, too - if it isn't already. Also, you're in for a treat, because we're talking to excellent actor and even-more-excellent person, Gemma Whelan. SHA-LA! SHA-LINGAY! Let's be in touch: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com We love your money: https…

Heyyyy! We all made it through January (touch wood, there's still a day and a bit to go. Oh no. What if we've TEMPTED FATE?), and we're thrilled to bring you Kitty Flanagan - creator and star of 'Fisk' on Netflix - all the way from Melbourne, Australia. We had some tech issues, and the sound is a bit ropier than usual, but it used to take 18 months…

Joining the boys for the first episode of Season 2 is returning guests Nicki Miller. Her pick? Used Cars.Bởi Don Hall

Hello? Are you there? IS THIS ON? Sara skips parents' evening, and justifies revenge scenarios. Plus we talk to Big Boys creator, Jack Rooke, about what it's like being The Grief Guy, PLUS - as always! - we tell you what's worth it on that hot little small screen. Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Sara needs her eyes done: https://www.pat…

How do you do, fellow kids?* We're joined by hot thing (in every sense - he's blowing up, he has a face you want to kiss, and he is a profuse sweater), Leo Reich. He's here to talk about his new HBO special, 'Literally Who Cares?' Plus, what you ought to be watching on teevs, and Sara voices some mild doubts about the role life coaches play in our …

Look at you - what a punim! Come here and let us give you a big kiss on the cheek. See who we have with us? That's right, only British comedy royalty, Daisy May Cooper - co-creator and star of 'This Country' and 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' She's here to draw your attention to her new role as team captain on ITV's remake of classic U.S. gameshow 'Pas…

HEY CUTIE-CUTIES, we're back for more in '24 and we're in love, we're in love and we don't care who knows it! Before you get the ick, this isn't about our marriage, it's an incredible new three-part documentary series (as recommended by Natalie Gold - GOLD! Always believe in your soul - on last week's episode.) Plus, we talk to a YOUNGSTER. Yes, th…

Don and Donnie revisit the movies they recommended throughout 2023 based exclusively by their trailers.Bởi Don Hall

It's the festive perineum, and what do the other podcasts do? Phone-it-in with rehashed clips and lazy ask-us-anythings. Not us! We're phoning-it-in by getting some of our favourite guests to voice-note their binge-watch recommendations for these lazy days. Succession's Justine Lupe and Natalie Gold, stand-up hero Nish Kumar, The Buccaneers' Kather…

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merrrrrrry Christmas. Overindulge on this bumper-length episode, featuring a whistlestop tour of our festive favourites. PLUS Craig Cash (co-creator: The Mrs Merton Show, The Royle Family, Early Doors) is here to talking about a new documentary about his friend and collaborator, the much-missed Caroline Aherne, which is airing on Christ…

Neither of the boys could get a copy of Dogville in time, so Hall called an audible and instead chose a movie that he loves and hates to watch—Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.Bởi Don Hall

Hi! Sorry we're late. We're fine. Honestly. Don't worry about us. Everything's okay. WHY AREN'T YOU ASKING IF WE'RE ALRIGHT? We're here now, and we've watched that show you've been banging on about. Plus, we talk to Harry and Jack Williams, creators of 'Boat Story' and SO much other fine television - what curriculum vitaes! (Curriculae vitums?) Sen…

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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Are you? ARE YOU? Sara refuses to learn from her public transport mistakes, and we follow up on a nepo-mommy recommendation. Plus: Bow down mister, Hare Rama, Hare Krishna, our guest is optimist, Jen Brister! Watch Jen's stand-up special, The Optimist: https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/jen-brister-the-o…

Donnie picks a comedy classic (one that might not get financed today) and the joy for both is apparent in their mutual love of Mel Brooks’s Blazing Saddles. We don’t need no stinking badges!Bởi Don Hall

Coochie-coo, sweet babies! Look what mommy and daddy have for you: Lots of screentime, that's what. And Sara's head explodes when we get to speak to Fenton Bailey, executive producer of RuPaul's Drag Race. Sissy that walk! Buy Fenton's book, Screen Age - How TV shaped our reality from Tammy Faye to RuPaul's Drag Race: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product…

Hey, Baberiba! Keep up, we're covering a lot of ground this week: Introversion, ropework, biker gangs, genital warts, and Noddy Holder all feature, alongside some excellent viewing recommendations, and the return of our brilliant friend: Katherine Jakeways, creator, executive producer and writer of the hit Apple TV+ show, The Buccaneers. Deposit tr…

Yes. The boys are definitely “Alright, alright, alright…” with Hall’s pick of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused.Bởi Don Hall

Hey, good lookin'! Here's what we've got cookin' (just chasing those Gen Z dollars by referencing a song from 1951): Purple ladies, outdoor intercourse, street art, the noble art, slum landlords and some truly excellent TV recommendations. Plus! We don't know how we did it*, but we only went and bagged an interview with Taskmaster's Alex Horne and …

Hi fans, well-wishers, and the curious. This episode's a few minutes longer than usual, so these notes are a little shorter, to reduce demand on your time. Our guest is Nash Edgerton, director of our favourite TLTW discovery so far, Mr Inbetween - what a guy. Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Become part of something bigger than yourself:…

Donnie picks the equally loved and hated Terry Gilliam masterpiece Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Turns out, Hall LOVES this movie.Bởi Don Hall

Happy spooky Hallowe'en! We promised you a treat: Scary things to watch. Was it a trick? Enter at your own risk... Plus we talk to Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen - creators of the excellent Somebody Somewhere, starring Bridget Everett. They're delightful. Edited by Annabel Port from Benfleet Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Keep our Jack O'La…

Hello you! Wanna hug? No? We completely get it. Have you been eating properly? We're going to nourish you. (With television recommendations, you'll have to supply your own food for your TV dinner.) Also, we're extremely excited to talk to Fisher Stevens. You might instantly think Hugo in 'Succession', but SHAME ON YOU. As a proud member of the SAG-…

In what Donnie calls a deep cut horror pic, Hall likes to watch Bone Tomahawk!Bởi Don Hall

Bon après-midi! Ça va? Gotta love a cedilla. We're here, we have things to tell you about what we've watched on TV, and we're joined by comedian-turned-director, Chris Addison. The final season of Breeders - which he co-created with Simon Blackwell and Martin Freeman - is airing in the UK now. He is a lanky delight! Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandn…

Here come FC and NC on their matching bicycles, baskets full of TV recommedations. And look who's with them! Dreamboat comedian, Jamali Maddix, series regular on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Subsidise our mortgage: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

It’s the witching month and along with D. Smith binging on all things Halloween, he has chosen a horror camp classic for the podcast viewing pleasure: Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn.Bởi Don Hall

It's just a hot young influencer couple here to influence what you watch on TV. Our guest is Larry Rickard: Cast member and co-creator of Ghosts. BTS gossip: Geoff asked Larry if he'd record a video message for our Horrible Histories-obsessed son, but Sara kiboshed it. Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Improve Sara's mental wellbeing: htt…

HI BABES! We're back to depress you with what we did on our tenth wedding anniversary, and to tell you what's worth your attention on the teevz. We also talk to writer, Marnie Dickens, who has: a) A snazzy shirt b) The number one show on Amazon Prime Video in the UK: Wilderness, starring Jenna Coleman. Plus, Sara attempts to start not one, but two …

One of Hall’s favorite films of all time, the brilliant, hysterical This is Spinal Tap is a treat for both our Dons.Bởi Don Hall

It's your favourite young lovers, on the cusp of our tenth wedding anniversary, taking time away from gazing into each other's eyes to gaze into the TV - and tell you whether you should watch what we've been watching. Our guest is Nish Kumar, stand-up comedian - as the French would say - by excellence. His new special 'Your Power, Your Control' is …

HIYA! In this week's watchings: Sara attempts to be more broadminded about polyamory, Geoff scavenges for Succession crumbs, we disagree about a new horror/fantasy series (but admire the sartorial choices), AND - live from another hemisphere - we're joined by the brilliant Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, creators of Deadloch. Hosted on Acast. See…

Mr. Smith goes to Vegas by way of neo-hipster 90’s L.A. and choses one of his favorites—the 1996 break out classic Swingers.Bởi Don Hall

You told us to watch Reservation Dogs, we over-delivered: We bring you its creator, Sterlin Harjo. Now that's worth the podcast showing up a few hours later than usual, right? (If you didn't notice, pls disregard, Thanks.) Plus religious ritual nepo-comedy, a re-run of the space race, and we pick up what the J-Dog put down last week. Email us: fuck…