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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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After Charlie is done yelling at her smart speaker, on the agenda this week are misleading trailers and the dramatic change in gig etiquette.
Abi and Charlie discuss the new Leigh Miller biopic starring Kate Winslet, and how its own trailer has done it so dirty. Plus, we dive into the tweets that have lifted the lid on the insane world of gigs in 2024, the tradition that one Gen-Z had deemed “a Tik Tok trend” and what that says about our supposedly most savvy generation.
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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We start this week with people lazily posing at monuments and a review of the book of the summer, Big Swiss.
Charlie and Abi go on to discuss the audacity of Aaron Taylor-Johnson going out in public without his wedding ring, The Cut’s fascinating look in the money spent by women to look hot into their 60s and why ultimately we plan on being wrinkly but glamorous old women.
Of course, we also have our Cult of the Week which is, frankly, a food trend that must die.
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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Back from a brief break and in the throws of autumnal vibes, we’re catching you up on all things culture.
This week, Charlie and Abi share the TV they’re watching to prepare them for the incoming dark nights, their thoughts on Chappell Roan daring to set boundaries with her “creepy” fans and the cult of the week gets deep with a discussion about gender roles and gifting baby dolls to little girls.
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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This week after a big announcement from Abi, the girls get into Love is Blind UK, US politics and of course the latest Hollywood scandal.
In this episode, Charlie and Abi discuss the scary incel on Love is Blind UK, the weird way the US talks about their female politicians and whether or not it’s a tactic to even you should admit being a woman on the political stage.
Plus, they dive into the controversy and drama about the film adaptation of ‘It Ends With Us’ and try to piece together the rumours about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s alleged feud.
You can find us at @thelisten_, @abigib, @imcharlieperry and send us a love letter here for us to read out next week. Follow Abi on Letterboxd @abigib.
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This week, there is not much to add to horror of the news cycle. Instead, we’re offering our recommendations for films, TV shows, books and podcasts that will help you with some much needed escapism.
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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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This week, Charlie discusses the possibly tortuous training for NASA astronauts and Abi shares her new obsession for cheerleaders.
In this episode, we’re asking how often you participate in Tsundoku, if you’d survive trapped with your coworkers for over a year and why we’re vehemently against sequels for established romantic comedies.
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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On the week we got the one nice day of summer, Charlie and Abi discuss the latest horror of a documentary on Netflix ‘The Man with 1000 Kids’, why Sheerluxe’s AI enhanced Editor shows we still don’t know what the heck AI is for and whether or not The Bear should be categorised as a comedy.
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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This week Abi and Charlie predict the plot for the Devil Wears Prada sequel, which honestly needs to be heard by Hollywood.
The girls discuss the film trailers that have got them excited, why they’re not surprised by Lena Dunham’s choice to drop out of the Polly Pocket movie and the lesson Mattel failed to learn from Barbie’s success.
Plus, they dissect Katy Wix’s empowering essay which has us discussing childhood bullies and whether or not they’d forgive them.
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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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.
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In the week we angered the TikTok Men Rights Activists again, Abi and Charlie discuss the latest dystopian film ‘Civil War’, the era of hot rodent boyfriends and discuss whether they are rat-faced or pig-faced.
Plus, they discuss the unnecessary reactions to Luke Newton’s girlfriend reveal and the cult of the week that has captured the tweens of the Western world.
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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On the week that Nigel Farage got milkshaked, Abi and Charlie discuss Rupert Murdoch’s FIFTH marriage, why men with money are the real apex predator and why Love Island needs to give it a rest.
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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This week, Charlie and Abi discuss what’s going on in the world of pop music with an intense battle for top of the charts and fan girl over the cast for Knives Out 3.
Plus, Charlie recommends a new Apple TV show (shock) and the girls recap the latest news from ‘WTF is happening in America’ with Donald Trump’s guilty verdict.
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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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.
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This week features a serious overanalysis of Challengers (only proper spoilers at 29:25 - 31:03).
Charlie and Abi discuss Challengers' female power fantasy and how they nailed the tennis elements. Plus, they discuss Met Gala misconceptions and the hilarious backstory to Anne Hathaway’s new romcom.
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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This week, Abi brings a surprise story which features the glow up of the century, Charlie explains why digital cameras are having a comeback and the pair dissect the Streisand effect Ms Barbra has had on Ozempic this week.
Plus, they share some TV, book and film recommendations – did someone say “SEX AND TENNIS”?
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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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.
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