Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH

It's Cineaste Week! We don't know how it happened (we DO know how it happened) but this week we're all films, all the time. All available on your TV screen, of course. We watched one light confection, one terror-scape, and maaaaaaybe the best thing we've seen since Succession? Also, this week's guest is the wonderful Ashley Storrie, co-writer and star of the BBC hit Dinosaur. Write to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Help Sara see her dad: https://patreon.com/theyliketowatch See Sara work it out in Brighton: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/sara-barron-anything-for-you/ Edited by the woman whose parents - to cheer her up after a divorce as a 30-something - on a weekend away to Auschwitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're baaaaaaaaack! Say this to yourself OR passers-by in the style of Poltergeist II. We love all our guests equally, of course, but this week's is extra spesh because - HELLO - it's Succession writer and showrunner of The Regime, Will Tracy! We have an exciting connection, and the discovery of that connection, during the interview, was a major podcast highlight. Plus: Sara roleplays being a Deliverer of Hard Truths and Geoff confronts his fears about Unfrosted Write to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Let Sara see her dad many times before he dies: https://www.patreon.com/theyliketowatch See Sara working it all out in Machynlleth: https://machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2024/sara-barron-anything-for-you-work-in-progress/ Or Brighton: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/sara-barron-anything-for-you/ Edited by our friend, her son's mother, and her lover's lover, Annabel Emily Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara has tonsillitis - she's on antibiotics and complete vocal rest. She had a fever dream where she was drawn towards the light, but spotted her late grandmother on the other side and fled. So, it's a truncated episode this week (a semisode?): An interview we'd already recorded before she was struck down. And what an interview! It's Andy Milligan, writer of The Sopranos of shiny-floor entertainment TV - Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. Send Firecrotch a get-well-soon email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Buy her a Lucozade: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by Annabel Port, who is in rude health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 HIT The Assembly. You're not living life to the fullest if you haven't seen this show, and you know we don't say that lightly. Plus: a master-class in martial passive-aggression, Ripley (finally!), and boundaries, baby, BOUNDARIES. Hit us up with some dopamine via our inbox: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Help Sara with her eyes, nails and artisanal fertiliser: https://www.patreon.com/theyliketowatch Edited by she of the raven-hair and golden-throat, Ms. Annabel Emily Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Plus: We watch TV featuring (in no particular order) Michael Sheen, Steve Martin and Larry David. “The heart wants what it wants. There’s no logic to those things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that’s that.” ~ Woody Allen Indicate precisely what you mean to say: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Every summer we could rent a cottage in the Isle of Wight (if it's not too dear): https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Digging the weeds: Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 breeze in the palm trees as you read this?! How lovely. Also we've got the new Sally Wainwright, Taylor Swift and a show where a hot girl works in a record shop. HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING? Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Get into our hot HOT bonus content: patreon.com/theyliketowach Edited by our little dream-canoe, Annabel Port Nepo-friendy book plug! Buy 'Star Trek: Discovering The TV Series' by Tom Salinsky: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Trek-Discovering-Original-Generation/dp/1399035045 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 showrunner of Doctor Who, creator of It's a Sin, Queer as Folk, and too much more to mention. The King of British TV, and our new hero. Our hearts are full of gratitude towards beloved friend and listener Jan McVerry, without whom none of this would've happened! Keep writing to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Join our Patreon for the FULL, HOUR-LONG CONVO WITH RUSSELL: patreon.com/theyliketowatch Edited by Annabel Port. Read her Substack, or Google her business endeavour, Get Get Got Interview engineered by Ed @ Spiritland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 amazing film, one v good documentary, and a decent glitzy-glamy drama. Plus-Plus: We want a dog. Do sheep-a-doodles really need a massive outdoor garden? Write to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Buy us a dog! patreon.com/theyliketowatch Edited by Annabel Port, former birthday girl and current best of women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Islington, London, this Sunday afternoon: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/ If you're reading this in the future, WHAT'S IT LIKE? How did Sara's work-in-progress go? Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Keep us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by Annabel Port. Happy birthday, Annabel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 back for more sidekicking with Mel Giedroyc on 'Unforgivable' (DAVE TV). See Sara's work-in-progress at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in London on Sunday 17th March: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/ Email your mom and dad: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Bankroll us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by Annabel Port. Read her Substack, it's good: https://annabelport.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and - SPOILER ALERT - meeting Cher. (CHER!) Tickets for Sara's W.I.P. (not to be confused with W.A.P.) at the Bill Murray: bit.ly/3OYyAKf Write to us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Support us financially!: patreon.com/theyliketowatch Edited by Annabel Port. She'll never know how much she means to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Bankroll us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Come and see Sara's work-in-progress: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/sara-barron-work-in-progress-17th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202403171600/ Edited by Annabel Port. LOVE HER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with an email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Share your love with money: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Share your love with our editor, Annabel Port, by subscribing to her Substack: https://annabelport.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by Annabel 'The Flying Flea' Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to get episodes of 'Neighbours' from down under to the UK, so it's a miracle, really. Don't be ungrateful! Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Support us: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by: Annabel Port. HERO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by darling girl, Annabel Port. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by darling girl, Annabel Port. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by darling girl, Annabel Port. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 society. Connect with us via email: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Connect with us in a deeper way (ie. financially): https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by Annabel Port. To know, know, know her is to love, love, love her. * With apologies to 30 Rock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 'Password'. She's *everything* you're hoping for. AND MORE. Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Keep our hedge warm: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Edited by Annabel Port. Bless her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.