Legitimate Likes

Will makes a daring escape from a Spanish toilet, Michael's been attracting some birds, Aine wouldn't mind a bonnet, and Hugh has an absolutely smashing knowledge of historical dates. Legitimate Likes is an award-winning Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot off our Golden Lobes win, we launch season four with a discussion of the stories we all grew up with. Will is in an apron, Michael's written a book, Aine lets us know what a "bachelor's handbag" is, and Hugh is intent on bringing some of Oscar Wilde's more emotionally devastating stories to the younger generations. Legitimate Likes is an award-winning Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We won the Listener's Lobe at the inaugural Golden Lobes award! A big thank you to everyone who picked us in the public vote. Thanks also to everyone at the Golden Lobes, and the crew behind the Cheerful Earful festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Easter everyone! To celebrate, we're having an informal... pizza party? Hugh has a regular Hugh day, Will gives us some acting lessons, and Michael is running a car dealership in New Jersey. This episode both resembles and contains references to Marmite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our season finale we all gather in Tudor Hall to solve a case of murder. With Hugh as Miss Scarlett, Will as Reverend Green, Aine as Profesor Plum and Michael as Colonel Mustard.See you in season four!Legitimate Likes is an Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys have an ink-aspirational chat with tattoo artist Dr Chloé Arros-Steen (@chloearrosart). Hugh pandas to our guest and Will is a sinking boat.Legitimate Likes is an Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a heartfelt tribute to a much bigger podcast, Aine takes Will and Hugh through their favourite three course meal.Legitimate Likes is an Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147) and produced by the mysterious Michael and Aine.Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, actor and musician Michael Fry joins us for a regal retrospective. Hugh delights in finding a fellow Billy Joel fan, Will has an absurdly large head, and Aine was delayed by a big curry.Michael Fry an Irish comedian, actor and musician. You may be familiar with his work in The Michael Fry Show on BBC Sounds, No Worries If Not on RTE 2, Derry Girls or his appearance on the Late Late Show performing We Didn't Start The Fire. He participated in an initiative by Foras na Gaeilge for RTÉ Radio 1 to promote the learning of the Irish language, has appeared on BBC Radio 4 and was in a music video for Sorcha Richardson.You can find him online @bigdirtyfry.Legitimate Likes is an Irish comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) & Hugh O'Connor (@hughoconnor147) and produced by the mysterious Michael and Aine.In this episode we discuss the crown jewels, Henry VIII, the Habsburgs, the Stuarts, mad king George and the rest is history (get it?).Previous guests include Alice Fraser, Cody Dahler, Conor McReynolds, David Kenny, Emil Franchi, Emma Gleeson, Foil Arms & Hog, Greg Olear, Hamish Adams-Cairns, Jacob Jackson, Jon McKenzie, Lottie Bedlow, Mahatma Khandi, Matt Green, Max Fosh, Michael Fry, Rosie Holt, Sean Burke, Sooz Kempner, Stuart Wellington (of The Flophouse), Tatty Macleod and Tom Read Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fan favourites Ross and Dave return for a discussion of the French fondness for naff, why Sid wasn't that bad, and Randy Newman as Gaeilge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Valentine's Day! So Hugh, Will and Michael are hanging out. Hugh's made some juice, Will doesn't like nappies, and Michael has a big heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3 starts off with a BANG as we talk about... bipedal locomotion? Will takes us back to the veggie music of his youth, Hugh does a convincing southern seal, and Aine gets a perfect loaf every time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keep the change ya filthy animals! As a festive treat we welcome Hamish Adams-Cairns (co-host of the Sober Awkward podcast) to celebrate this ode to home defence. But as Hamish is such a fascinating guest, we also talk about the rules of Uno, living in a bookshop, the curriculum at clown college, and one small step for mankini. More from Hamish:@hamishadamscairns@soberawkward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang are joined by author, journalist and podcaster Greg Olear as we take a look back at the best and worst of American presidents... so far. This is one draft these guys can't dodge. More from Greg:@gregolearhttps://gregolear.substack.com/and check out PREVAIL, Greg's weekly interview podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We celebrate Hallowe'en with a discussion of our favourite spooky characters. Michael had a locker in college, Aine has some tips on staying hydrated in the sun, and Hugh plays off four. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our season two finale, Hugh (exclusively) recalls the glory days of Irish football, Will picked up a lot of peas in school, Aine is glad to be free of the tyranny of phone credit, and Michael thinks everyone was excited about stew - as if!!! We'll be back in a few weeks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss fictional chocolatier and proto-billionaire Willard Wilbur "Willy" Wonka. Hugh lapses into Parseltongue, Will has taken to bed, and Michael makes the case for a headhunter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We road-test the best and worst in party fare. Aine had big organ-selling ambitions, Michael does a lot of talking with food in his mouth, and Will has to break the news to the gang about a term we've started using. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 1 favourite Alan Grace joins us on our bench as we wistfully recall 1994 Oscar Winner and shrimping drama Forrest Gump. Conscription looked like it was a bit of craic, Hugh is wrongfooted by some clues, and Aine reflects on her geography studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drag icon Mahatma Khandi drops by as we discuss whether we should all grow up. Hugh is caught in a storm, Will has a scoop on how cars work and Michael's been writing some cheques. More from Mahatma @mahatmakhandi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will's wearing two kimonos, Michael hasn't really kept up with pop culture and Aine is still trying to achieve the femme fatale look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Season two kicks off with a discussion of the 80's cult classic. Hugh is pretty quick at making up excuses, Will would make a good vicar, and Michael goes on a voyage of the mind. PLUS a rat in a bin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT to make as we look back at our first three years and draw "season one" to a close. Will wants to know if we're friends, Hugh makes some very bold claims, Aine doesn't have any water, and Michael does not know what a penalty box is. See you in August for season two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired by Vogue's probing celebrity interviews, Hugh and Will question our producers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk capitalist playgrounds. Hugh doesn't know what bubble tea is, Will judges people who go to Dubai, Aine's had a reasonably-sized pizza and Michael's been waiting in the long grass with a joke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh enlists the help of Will to put together a maths test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comfy little sleeping bags for your toes or woolly foot gags? This week we decide. Will asks for some advice, Hugh makes reference to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Aine wants to know what you call your foot knuckles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we select our ultimate fantasy dinner party guests. Hugh knows his Scrabble scores, Will is keeping his options open, Michael thinks eating sounds different, and Aine is a man's man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by writer, actor and podcaster Cody Dahler (@cody_dahler) for a discussion of triangles both chocolate and Bermudan. Hugh is fed up with the wokerati and Will can't quite get Ringo right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, this is not a rerun of episode 5! This week we really are talking about the TV show. Hugh thinks he knows a Friends catchphrase, Will draws a parallel between Phoebe and a certain Canadian psychologist and Michael is bad at giving clues about pets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ask professor nerdlinger himself Dave Kenny to join us in helping the good people of Reddit with their problems. Hugh's not feeling the best. Michael resents the success of a bird, and Aine's living in an air fryer world.Content warning for some discussion of nausea and associated stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To coincide with the 30th anniversary of its release, we take on the 1994 smash hit. Will underwhelms some schoolkids, Hugh nearly shoplifts, Aine takes a trip to Paris and Michael wants to know who the main character is. And we may have been inspired to record this episode non-sequentially... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expressions of our tastes in fashion or societally-mandated garments of oppression? Today, we decide. Hugh's not filling out a bra, Michael contemplates some highly efficient clothing, and Aine lurks around a Wetherspoons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Tatty Macleod (@tatty_macleod) joins us as we mildly go where no person has before. Hugh longs for the old days of space exploration and Will wonders whether Elon Musk is just having a midlife crisis of galactic proportions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by actor, writer and director Jacob Jackson (@JacobJackson_JJ) as we remember a simpler but also more complicated time. Will is at both ends of the climate change spectrum and Hugh has a surprising number of sphincters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better than Valentine's day, worse than Christmas. We discuss the year's least consistently-themed festival. Aine lends a spanner, Will wonders if it really was a good Friday and Hugh remembers some hymns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio presenter Emil Franchi (@emil_franchi) and writer and presenter Jon Mackenzie @Jon_Mackenzie and @TifoFootball) join us for some good clean fun. Hugh goes to the panto, Michael pronounces his R's, and Will opens the discussion on the major drawback of a bath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang explore a selection of beasts. Aine recalls what sounds like the worst t-shirt ever, Hugh makes a big play for a pig, Michael doesn't have things, and Will needs a moist hotel room fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is in the air and it's also on the pod. Jane Costigan rejoins us as we work out whether it's really worth all the fuss. Will knows exactly what Mariah Carey wants for Christmas and Hugh has no object permanence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take on Posh and Becks. Hugh is extremely well hydrated, Michael thinks David Beckham deserves more recognition, and Aine takes Will back to his schooldays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and comedian Matt Green (@mattgreencomedy) joins the gang and a delightful audience as we try to work out whether podcasting makes any sense at all. Aine is a muse for freestyle rapper and comedian Rob Broderick (@abandoman)Recorded LIVE at the Cheerful Earful Podcast festival on 4th November 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got our monocles screwed in and our big silly hats on as we take a trip back to the 1800s. Hugh's out-of-school hobby is unveiled, Aine's not entirely clear on which animals are real and Michael's a big ol' brick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is a grudging host, Aine eats a sharp stick and Will gets catfished by his delivery driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we bring a bit of culture to the pod as we take up a listener's suggestion and talk about modern art, we think. Will gives voice to a jaded TV presenter, Hugh doesn't know what apple-bottom jeans are and Aine imagines Michael in a steamy Steinbeck situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio presenter Emil Franchi (@emil_franchi) and comedian Will Robbins (@willyrobbins and @thelovelyboys_) join us to discuss the vanilla of meats. Hugh has some egg anecdotes, Will renews his veggie vows and the gang come up with a new website idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeah driving. We're talking about driving now. Van dweller Jane Costigan makes her return. Aine leafs through the Keanu Reeves catalogue, Michael thinks James Blunt is amazing, Hugh takes a fruity friend in the carpool lane and Will tends to eat quite well before long journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh and Will are joined by comedian, writer, actor and singer Sooz Kempner @soozkempner as we look forward to the Olympics.More from Sooz at soozkempner.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Grace jumps back on the pod as we finally get around to talking about smash-hit ensemble heist movie remake Ocean's 11. Hugh knows how to pronounce Debussy, Michael thinks he'd thrive while on the run for his life and Aine likes getting the bus from the terminus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foodstuff correspondent and spite-filled dinner guest Alan Brady makes his return as we discuss roasts. Hugh gets to try out his Spanish, and Aine and Michael have a fun weekend away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muppet aficionado and producer Ameena Hamid (@ameena_hamid_) and comedy writer, radio presenter and podcaster Conor McReynolds (@justconor87) are back on the pod for an appreciation of everyone's favourite festive felt-covered friends. Hugh defends his status as a miser, Michael deals with some seagulls and Aine wishes you all a merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the 1970s Swedish Europop supergroup foursome. Aine wasn't able to get into the Foo Fighters, Michael loves a floorfiller and Hugh cleans up a mess on the bus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better late then never, right? We're joined by Stuart Wellington (co-host of The Flop House podcast, @flophousecat), comedian Marguerite Carter and frequent guest Ross McGuire as Hugh hosts a Legitimate Likes Thanksgiving dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.