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The Listen

The Listen

Written by: Astrid
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The Listen is a weekly conversation between friends and colleagues, Abi Gibson and Charlie Perry, who share their observations and overanalysis of pop culture, current affairs, and their own lives. Think of it as a nostalgic, glossy magazine but a lot less toxic and with a lot more intellect.


Founder of Astrid Productions, Charlie, and Senior Producer, Abi, have been producing your favourite podcasts for years but now they’re in front of the mic. Each week they gather three stories to keep you in the know about the things that matter and crucially… the things that don’t.


This is an Astrid podcast


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Episodes
  • 2024: What we are and are NOT holding space for

    2024: What we are and are NOT holding space for
    Dec 24 2024

    We’re back for a round up of what’s hot and not in 2024!


    Abi and Charlie have a list of the biggest ups and downs of the year, including: conversations about women’s bodies highlighted by the phenomenal film ‘The Substance’; Unhinged Movie Press Tours (thank you Wicked) and the clean girl aesthetic.


    Listen and find out where we rank the audacity of men, Gregggg Wallace and Brat Summer.


    You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @itscharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week.


    This is an Astrid podcast.


    LINKS:

    • Interview with The Substance director ​​Carolie Fargeat
    • Music History TikTok guy: @patrickhicks82



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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The KAOS of Netflix Cancellations

    The KAOS of Netflix Cancellations
    Oct 15 2024

    A big week in the world of media, Charlie and Abi dive deep into Netflix cancellations and the numbers behind them, and possibly the biggest podcast interview that has happened ever…


    The girls discuss what the KAOS cancellation says about the modern age of television, Kamala Harris’ shocking appearance on Call Her Daddy and Charlie has a shopping list for some boujee treats.


    You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week.


    This is an Astrid podcast.


    LINKS

    • Andrew Garfield on the Modern Love podcast
    • Kamala Harris on Call Her Daddy


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    45 mins
  • I Just Want a Dumb Job

    I Just Want a Dumb Job
    Oct 8 2024

    This week, Charlie and Abi share the rundown of the latest books, TV and films they’ve been devouring… and mainly not enjoying.


    Abi discusses the struggles of sick day streaming and the absolutely bizarre choice of film she chose from her sickbed; Charlie shares her review of Speak No Evil and James McAvoy’s interesting acting choices and Abi shares her review of the much-anticipated adult novel from Jacqueline Wilson.


    Plus, the girls discuss the notion of ‘dumb jobs’ and selling out, why we’re still trying to prove ourselves with our job titles and how the pressure of failure has shaped our careers.


    You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week.


    This is an Astrid podcast.


    LINKS:

    ‘I Just Want a Dumb Job’ - The Cut


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    55 mins
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