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We dive DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? Well for some reason, we remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United Kingdom

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We dive DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? Well for some reason, we remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter:

@thots__tv

Language:

English


Episodes
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Running a Podcast [TEASER]

6/13/2024
While we're on our break (thank you for your patience!) here's a little bit of bonus content from our Patreon. In this one, we're (Meg and Elsie) talking about the behind the scenes of Thots TV. Expect some personal stories about lockdown blues, some indulgent complaining about having to work to pay bills, and some advice on making a podcast! Although, in this clip we mainly talk about something we like to call Girl Stocks... Looking forward to regular programming again but until then, have a wonderful Summer! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:20

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Rugrats

5/29/2024
"My tax deductions are CRYING!" We're rounding off season three with an episode voted for by YOU the listeners! You wanted Rugrats, and we delivered. We have found that it's a lot more difficult to create fun """content""" about a show that's genuinely perfect, but we've certainly given it a go. As the last episode before our Summer break, it has been a delight to watch and discuss - thank you for voting correctly!!! We also hear a little bit from Laura about her MS diagnosis, and she has tried to answer some of your questions. We continue to be overwhelmed by your constant support of the podcast - thank you so much! Over the next few weeks, we'll be around on social media as always to chat all things kids' TV, you can't get rid of us that easily... Thank you so much for listening to series three, and have a beautiful Summer! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:32:07

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Our (and some of your) Unpopular Opinions [BONUS EP TEASER]

5/20/2024
Take a peak behind the paywall to hear our mild takes on food, music, and cars. Cancel us IF YOU CAN! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:05

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ChuckleVision

5/15/2024
HelloOOO! You've waited a long time for us to cover the topic of the nation's comedy sweethearts, double act royalty, kings of the catchphrase etc. and FINALLY the day has come for us to talk about the Chuckle Brothers! Not only are we discussing the LONG-running CBBC sitcom, but also the various 1980s curiosities the Brothers provided us with over their wild and varied career. No one has watched more ChuckeVision than we have over the last week, and we have done our very best to channel our bafflement and bemusement into something resembling thoughtful cultural critique. We also have comments about their hair. To me to you, indeed. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:28:41

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Anne Wood article response [BONUS EP TEASER]

5/2/2024
A little while ago, Metro produced an article with the headline ‘I created Tots TV, Teletubbies and Rosie and Jim – I fear they’re being twisted’. This is our response to a very insightful interview with Anne Wood by Josie Copson. We also mused on the subject of nostalgia and differences between various eras of children's TV. Though this is a bonus episode, we wanted to share our initial thoughts on the article to the main feed. This is because we are very grateful for those of you who alerted us to it, and to the evident generosity and graciousness Anne Wood has shown towards those of us making jokes off the back of her brilliant work on social media. You can find the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th0tstv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thots__tv Email: thotstv2002@gmail.com Discord: @thotstv Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:12:39

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Fimbles

5/1/2024
"Look - I've found something!" They walk like the Slitheen, look like psychedelic hippos, and live on a planet from 60s Star Trek; they're the FIMBLES! In this episode, we discuss the Fimbles, its more successful spin-off series, and even a short-lived radio show featuring the series' most annying character. Digressions include reasons Meg got in trouble at school; bones we've broken; Laura's medical record; and Elsie's personal stash of glitter. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin... -- Get our exclusive merch here (thotstv.myshopify.com) for a limited time only! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:35:27

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Thomas and Friends

4/17/2024
The Fat Controller laughed, "You are wrong." Choo choo motherfuckers, it's Thomas and Friends. Some of you absolutely adore this show and probably already know everything we're about to tell you. Some of you are rightly terrified of these death-masks on wheels and the existential questions they present. Us? Both. Join us as we dive deep into the authoritarian nightmare that is the Island of Sodor. We also discuss Meg's mum's habit of impulse-buying rodents. -- Get our exclusive merch here (thotstv.myshopify.com) for a limited time only! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:41:31

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Young Dracula Seasons 3, 4, and 5 (Part B)

4/4/2024
WE MADE IT! Nineteen and a half hours each of viewing; one BBC iplayer breakdown; two late-night Redbulls; and lots of eyeliner later, and we have FINALLY come to the end of the Young Dracula Saga. Join us once more to bask in the glory of the Count's hair, Ingrid's face, and Vlad's inability to fulfill his role as child dictator of the vampire world. And obviously - spoilers! -- Get our exclusive merch here (thotstv.myshopify.com) for a limited time only! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:03:51

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Young Dracula Seasons 3, 4, and 5 (Part A)

4/4/2024
WE MADE IT! Nineteen and a half hours each of viewing; one BBC iplayer breakdown; two late-night Redbulls; and lots of eyeliner later, and we have FINALLY come to the end of the Young Dracula Saga. Join us once more to bask in the glory of the Count's hair, Ingrid's face, and Vlad's inability to fulfill his role as child dictator of the vampire world. And obviously - spoilers! -- Get our exclusive merch here (thotstv.myshopify.com) for a limited time only! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:02:55

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Young Dracula Seasons 1&2 (Part B)

3/21/2024
"I am COUNT Dracula, not SPELL Dracula!" We've binged it so you don't have to - but you SHOULD. As you can see, we have a LOT to say about this show. So much that we had to split the "Welsh Years" into part A and part B. Consume all this content as you will. It's even on YouTube if you fancy taking a gander at our vampire costumes... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th0tstv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thots__tv Email: thotstv2002@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/JPHxcxk48V -- Get our exclusive merch here (thotstv.myshopify.com) for a limited time only! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:19:21

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Young Dracula Seasons 1&2 (Part A)

3/21/2024
"I am COUNT Dracula, not SPELL Dracula!" We've binged it so you don't have to - but you SHOULD. As you can see, we have a LOT to say about this show. So much that we had to split the "Welsh Years" into part A and part B. Consume all this content as you will. It's even on YouTube if you fancy taking a gander at our vampire costumes... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th0tstv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thots__tv Email: thotstv2002@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/JPHxcxk48V -- Get our exclusive merch here (thotstv.myshopify.com) for a limited time only! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:57:18

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Dick and Dom in da Bungalow

3/6/2024
BOGIES!!! After two and a half fairly serious episodes, it's time for a reset. Dick and Dom in da Bungalow is one of our most requested episodes ever, and here it is. After one of the most fun """research periods""" ever undertaken in the history of the pod, we're ready to talk everything from the cultural fallout over the decline of the Saturday Morning Live Show to the meaning of the words "dirty norris". Naebody move - this is CULTURE. -- Get our exclusive merch here (thotstv.myshopify.com) for a limited time only! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:40:44

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BBC Ghosts and Chill

2/21/2024
We're revisiting our favourite idiots - the SIX idiots! In this exclusive peek behind our subscriber paywall, we chat food, men, Ghosts, and sing a little bit. And that's about it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th0tstv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thots__tv Email: thotstv2002@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/JPHxcxk48V Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:05

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Bagpuss

2/7/2024
"We are very fond of you! We love you very much!" How do we even begin to introduce this one? It's Bagpuss, it's perfect, some of us cried. In this episode, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bagpuss with a hysterical outpouring of love and the occasional insightful thought. Meg also soft-launches her boyfriend who just so happened to interview EMILY FIRMIN HERSELF. Huge thank you to Emily for answering our questions, and for Meg's Boyfriend (his Christian name btw) for letting us piggy-back off his interview. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th0tstv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thots__tv Email: thotstv2002@gmail.com Discord: @thotstv Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:44:25

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Tracy Beaker Series 2

1/25/2024
Two down, three to go! After the emotional turmoil of series one, we thought it was only right to put ourselves through it all over again. All in the name of responsible programming! We have sadly lost Maxy, Peter, Zac, Ryan, and Mike. BUT fan-favourites (Lol and Bouncer); our favourite (Nathan); and someone's favourite (Amber) have arrived. We love this series more and more with every single viewing - there was so much more that needed to be said but alas, the algorithm doesn't reward 5-hour-long episodes. Now BOG OFF. Twitter - https://twitter.com/thots__tv Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thotstvpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/th0tstv/ Discord - @thotstv Email - thotstv2002@gmail.comSupport the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:19:10

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Anniversary Special (Piss, Shit, and Vomit)

1/17/2024
We're one year old. Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of our (well, our editor's) favourite moments over the past two series. OR SO WE THOUGHT! We ALSO have a special bonus clip that didn't make the cut. Because it's about piss, shit, and vomit. Thank you for sticking with us, and here's to another year!Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:04:01

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Peppa Pig

1/10/2024
The Thots are back baybeeeee! This week we're tackling the cultural JUGGERNAUT that is Peppa Pig. We're covering everything from gender politics and communism to accents and health and safety concerns. We're also welcoming back much-missed the Common Sense Media section! Love her or hate her, this little piggy controls the entire market and there's nothing anyone can do about it. Happy new year everyone, Laura/Meg/Elsie xoxoSupport the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:18:26

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Christmas Special: Nanny McPhee

12/21/2023
Merry Christmas dear dear listeners! We were supposed to be taking a break for the holidays but we just couldn't stay away! As a Christmas treat to ourselves, we've broken the theme of the podcast for just one week to bring you our favourite family film - Nanny McPhee. A staple holiday-season-tv-schedule-filler; a vehicle for Emma Thompson's brilliance; the best child actors this country has ever seen; an embarrassment of national treasures; and unexpectedly emotional FROM START TO FINISH. We hope you have a peaceful Christmas, and we can't wait to come back to your waiting ears in the new year. All our love The Thots (Laura/Meg/Elsie) XoxoSupport the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:28:09

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Christmas Announcement

12/6/2023
Check-in time with the Thots! We're taking a (tiny) break over the Christmas period, but we have a VERY special surprise lined up for you in the meantime. Stay tuned for a holiday special dropping in late December, and keep on chatting to us on the socials - we love hearing from you! We're genuinely touched by all of the support you've given us over our first year, and we wouldn't still be here 12 months later without all the love you've sent our way. Happy holidays! We can't wait to see you in year two!Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:06:48

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Tots TV

11/22/2023
"I'm a Thot, je suis une Thot. Laura, Meg, and Elsie." We've kept you in suspense for long enough... we're FINALLY covering the most obvious subject for us to cover. Another long-awaited development: we recorded this episode in a REAL LIFE STUDIO. If you want to know what our faces look like, this episode is also available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@ThotsTVPod Socials: Twitter - @thots__tv Instagram - @th0tstv Tiktok - @thotstvpod -- Get our exclusive merch here (thotstv.myshopify.com) for a limited time only! Email - thotstv2002@gmail.com Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:21:36