

Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH
Sara Barron/Geoff Lloyd
Sara Barron (Live at the Apollo; Would I Lie to You?) and husband Geoff Lloyd (Reasons to Be Cheerful; Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 5 Live) attempt to answer the biggest question of our time: Are you watching anything good at the moment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 28, 2023 • 58min
The Three Kinds of Hot Tub. And Fenton Bailey (RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE)
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/Fenton-Bailey/ScreenAge--How-TV-shaped-our-reality-from-Tammy-Faye-to-RuPauls-Drag-Race/27206489Send us an email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comPour fuel on a marital argument about whether Sara should be using our Patreon money to part fund under-eye bag surgery: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port. Her Substack is a little old place where we can get together. Substack, baby! Tin roof? Rusted! https://annabelport.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2023 • 57min
No New Things! And Katherine Jakeways (THE BUCCANEERS)
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 true joy into Sara's heart, send us an email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comDeposit truer joy into Sara's heart, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port. When she's not editing, she's Substacking, across the universe: https://annabelport.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 58min
You Might Need a Doll. And Alex Horne & Greg Davies (TASKMASTER)
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 Greg Davies. Individually, they're phenomena. Together, they are a phenomenon. Phenomenal! Come up and email us, make us smile: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comSara loves money. Share some love: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port. When's she's not editing, you can find her on Substack: https://annabelport.substack.com/* We do really: Sara, Alex and Greg share the same management. Thanks, Julien + Jack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 60min
Pouring a Vat of Gruel. And Nash Edgerton (MR INBETWEEN)
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.comBecome part of something bigger than yourself: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port. Except for the overly long bits - she had no part in those. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 56min
Shaking on the Sofa. And Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen (SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE)
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 BenfleetEmail us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comKeep our Jack O'Lantern burning: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2023 • 53min
Grandpa Was a Doctor Feelgood. And Fisher Stevens (BECKHAM)
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-AFTRA union, he's currently on strike with his fellow actors - stop making him a scab in your mind's eye. He's here with his director's hat on (flat cap, light tweed) to talk about how he made the documentary du jour, 'Beckham' (NETFLIX).Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comKeep our lights on: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHAlso, if you haven't rated and reviewed us on your podcast app yet, why not do it now? Unless you're considering anything other than a glowing, five-star review, in which case do it never.Edited by Annabel Port, daughter of Robin Port - Southend United's #1 fan. Go Shrimpers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 56min
I Have Very Good Form as a Boxer. And Chris Addison (BREEDERS)
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@firecrotchandnormcore.comFeed us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2023 • 58min
Funny, But Almost Sexual Dancing. And Jamali Maddix (NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS)
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.comSubsidise our mortgage: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2023 • 57min
Get On Board with the Gourd. And Larry Rickard (GHOSTS)
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.comImprove Sara's mental wellbeing: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2023 • 56min
A Little Hat with a Big Old Brim. And Marnie Dickens (WILDERNESS)
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 shirtb) The number one show on Amazon Prime Video in the UK: Wilderness, starring Jenna Coleman.Plus, Sara attempts to start not one, but two movements.Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.