The Listen
Astrid
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.
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Chat-free hair salon: rude or heaven?
The Listen
05/28/24 • 46 min
Charlie and Abi start off with a unique ice breaker before sharing their thoughts on part 1 of Bridgerton season 3.
The girls discuss the cheek of Netflix of dropping new series in two parts, why we need to normalise not finishing books and Charlie shares Gen Z’s reaction to the 90s TV staple of Sex and the City.
Plus, Abi discusses chat free hair salons and the generational debate on whether they’re an entitled ask or a overdue request.
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 Productions podcast.
LINKS
- Allison Bornstein’s new book
- The Wake Up Call - Beth O'Leary
- The Guardian Silent Haicut article
- Rise and Fall of the Samba - Inside Retail
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I am weaponising my own incompetence
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07/09/24 • 52 min
We’re back from Glastonbury so after some tales of festival mishaps Charlie and Abi discuss their take on SZA’s Sunday headline set, they recap the General Election and the lore of Count Binface.
Plus, they discuss the latest weaponised incompetence video that’s set Twitter ablaze, they own their own incompetence and they discuss some dinner party etiquette from the New York Times... shoes on or shoes off?
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
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Six home births and zero pain relief
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08/06/24 • 48 min
Charlie and Abi reveal their very different weekends (one involving 13 hours in a cinema, the other – a pond) before getting into what’s been haunting their brains this week.
Charlie explains why the Olympics is her latest obsession, Abi digs into the trad wife that has everyone talking which leads into a hefty discussion on the contradictions and complexity of womanhood.
You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week.
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Drowning in double standards
The Listen
04/30/24 • 47 min
After a tiny weather-related breakdown, Abi and Charlie are discussing Baby Reindeer, the ethics of filming women on nights out and Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction.
Plus, if you’re not familiar with some of the deeper meanings of Taylor Swift’s new album, we’ve got some tea that the neutral fans would never know.
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 Productions podcast.
LINKS
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Coachella Cringe and Swiftie Breakups
The Listen
04/23/24 • 43 min
Abi recounts the incredible takedown executed by Sharon Osbourne this week and Charlie offers her controversial opinion on Coachella.
They discuss why the festival should have ended after Beyoncé headlined, what the pair think we’ll be cringing about in 10 years and why Taylor Swift is breaking up female friendships around the world.
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 Productions podcast.
LINKS
- Sharon Osbourne’s statement
- Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan at Coachella
- The Clearing
- Ending a Friendship Over Taylor Swift
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04/16/24 • 52 min
On the agenda this week, Abi and Charlie discuss the difference between British and American wedding culture, the “3 relationship theory” and introduce the phrase “Young Hot Wife”.
Plus, they discuss the noughties fashion trends gone by, the battle between trend and timeless and they share excitement for Lady Gaga in the new Joker film (but how far will she go to win an Oscar?).
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 Productions podcast.
LINKS
- The Ballet Sneakers
- The Skirt Trousers are from WEEKDAY, not UO
- “Classic is not timeless” video
- Joker: Folie à Deux teaser trailer
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The new cult no one is talking about
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04/09/24 • 51 min
Abi ponders the aggressive and sexy marketing of Bridgerton season 3 and Charlie reveals the cult she’s recently joined (and maybe leading?).
The girls also discuss a true crime documentary that’s massively gone under the radar, the Bridgerton boy’s glow-up academy and the discourse on Xwitter from the new hate crime act in Scotland and the problematic tweets that surround it.
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 Productions podcast.
LINKS
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The traumatising books of our childhood
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04/02/24 • 53 min
Charlie explains why she’s done with books about love and Abi discusses cheating on your nail tech.
Charlie and Abi discuss why having your nails done makes you feel like you can rule the world, Jacqueline Wilson’s new adult addition to the Girls series and the childhood books that traumatised us.
Plus, we have on-the-pulse reporting about ChiwithaC and a certain sitcom actress using her platform to be mean, and wondering why was this even allowed to happen.
You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week.
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The KAOS of Netflix Cancellations
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10/15/24 • 44 min
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
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Listen have?
The Listen currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does The Listen cover?
The podcast is about Pop Culture, News, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Entertainment, Podcasts, Books, Current Affairs, Arts and Opinion.
What is the most popular episode on The Listen?
The episode title 'Coachella Cringe and Swiftie Breakups' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Listen?
The average episode length on The Listen is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Listen released?
Episodes of The Listen are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Listen?
The first episode of The Listen was released on Dec 8, 2023.
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