Posts tagged #lucy

14/3 - Why I Make Porn

“There's only so many ways of saying, ‘I'm going to destroy you with my beautiful bare feet’”.

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Rosie Hodsdon was struggling to make ends meet on a pHD stipend.

Then she hit Record and began to make sex videos from her student flat, indulging her fetish for kink.

As she explains to Olly in this intimate conversation, her sexy side-hustle introduced her to a range of peccadillos, including ‘Giantess’ porn and ‘sploshing’ - and even led her to be invited to join the cast of a professional adult video.

But it also left her exposed to assault.

Now an advocate for charity National Ugly Mugs, Rosie campaigns for increased rights for sex workers, and nurtures support networks for performers who fall prey to violence.

CONTENT WARNING: explicit sexual content; sexual assault.

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Ollie with his Sports Journalism award. He’s going to be unbearable now.

Meanwhile, in the Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart - fresh from scooping up a Sports Journalism Award for producing the podcast ‘Brown Gal Can’t Swim’ - investigates the trend for breakdancing. (Or, as he discovers, ‘break’, as it is correctly called…)

How will it fare as an Olympic sport in 2024? How does one go about gaining the highest score in a battle dance? And will he permanently damage his knees by just giving it a go? 

With help from break expert DJ Renegage and sports commentator Tim Warwood, Ollie BREAKS UP THE DANCE FLOOR. 

If you have a trend you’d like to challenge Ollie to investigate in a future epsiode, fill in the Feedback form.

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Elsewhere, in the Foxhole, Alix Fox has a memorable encounter with Susie Dent, assists a listener in an open relationship, and proves she knows the difference between a low cervix and a short vagina. As if we ever doubted it.

She also showcases muslim-centred sex ed resources and support services The Village Auntie, Amaliah podcast ‘Lights On’, sexologist Shaakira Abdullah, sex educator Amirah Zaky, self-care group Deeper Feminine, and writer Habeeb Akande.

If you have a question of sex you’d like Alix to answer, fill in the Feedback form. You can remain anonymous if you wish.

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Music this month comes from podcaster Rory Powers, known for his hugely entertaining show ‘This Paranormal Life’.

Our record of the month is ‘Down Bad’, from his forthcoming EP👇

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… And we’ll see you again on April 12th!

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Posted on March 11, 2023 by Olly Mann and filed under Season Fourteen and tagged lucy.

13/2 - Taking The Credit

“This film played in my head for all these years. And, suddenly, I'm not a part of it.”

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Getting a screenplay in to production is notoriously tough.

Writer Jack Barth came closer than most - scripting an episode of The Simpsons, and attracting the attention of Lord Puttnam at Columbia Pictures.

He achieved his dream after 40 years in the business, when his script ‘Cover Version’ was optioned by Working Title.

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But, as Jack explains in this interview with Olly, the journey from page to screen did not go entirely as he’d hoped…

His script was adapted into Yesterday, written by Richard Curtis and directed by Danny Boyle. The movie made over $150m, but Jack never received another penny, and watched from the sidelines as Curtis’ publicity interviews for the film implied he’d never read Jack’s script. At a screening, Jack’s ‘Story By’ credit was “buried” in the closing titles.

[We’ve asked Richard Curtis’ agent to comment, but have yet to receive a reply. In 2020, he told The 237: Film School Podcast: “We are well aware of Mr Barth’s claims and they are of course refuted, in general and in detail - as he knows. He was well paid for his work under the terms of the perfectly reasonable contract with Working Title and did receive a proper credit for his contribution - a contribution that I would say Richard has acknowledged often and enthusiastically”.]

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Meanwhile, in the Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart investigates the world of non-fungible tokens by minting - and offering up for auction - the very first Modern Mann NFTs.

And - as is his wont - he’s taken to virtual reality to do it. Can he persaude a hardcore Mann-Fan snap up his digital wares? What is the environmental cost of trading with Ethereum? And are NFTs a fad - or here to stay?

The Zeitgeist is sponsored by Manscaped, the only men’s brand dedicated to below the waist grooming. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code ‘Mann’ at Manscaped.com

If you’d like to challenge Ollie to investigate a trend, fill out the Feedback form.

You can visit the virtual space Ollie set up at Spatial here.

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Elsewhere, in the Foxhole, Alix Fox investigates dating after divorce. At 40+, is it possible (or desirable) to leave the ‘baggage’ from your previous relationships at the door? Plus, she dishes out some advice for a listener considering dipping his toes in polyamory.

The Foxhole is sponsored by Handy - a WiFi-enabled sex toy for men, designed and developed in Norway. For free express shipping, use our code ‘Foxhole' at TheHandy.com.

Got a sex question for Alix? Reach out via the Feedback form.

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Finally, our record of the month is this soulful number from jazz powerhouse Poppy Ajudha, Holiday From Reality 👇

Her new album, The Power In Us, is out on 22nd April.

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… And we’ll see you with something new on March 10th.

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Posted on February 10, 2022 by Olly Mann and filed under Season Thirteen and tagged kam lucy rebecca.

7/4 - Anatomy of a Movie Trailer

"We are going to lie to you, if we really have to. We have to get you to come to the cinema"

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Why are movie trailers more beloved and enduring than other forms of advertising?

How has the medium changed, to keep the video-game generation engaged? And what tricks do editors use to keep us watching, and returning to the flicks, week in week out?

In this episode, editor Gareth Davies sits down with Olly to review some classic examples of the genre, and provides a masterclass in how to market a movie - from the choice of soundtrack, to navigating plot spoilers, and defining the right pace.

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You can watch all the trailers discussed in the interview - Rear Window, Alien, Three Kings, A Serious Man and The One I Love - here:

Hey Siri - Can you tell us how to play our podcast? PLEEEEASEE?

Elsewhere, in this week’s Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart uncovers a plot to sell Guy Fieri’s hair follicles, explains why Google opening up its Maps API could be a game-changer for game developers, and reports back on his challenge to find the perfect combination of words to make this podcast play on Apple Homepod, Amazon Echo and Google Home.

If you have a challenge to set Ollie for a future episode - or think you know how to program an Alexa skill in ways he could only dream of - don’t hesitate to get in touch via our Feedback form.

Meanwhile, in this week’s Foxhole, Alix Fox considers the merits of a reusable tampon applicator, and tackles a buxom listener question: is it possible to have an orgasm solely through licking, flicking and lightly squeezing your nipples?

The Foxhole is proudly sponsored by our friends at MyCondom.com. They have a great range of toys and protection at incredibly good value prices. Check ‘em out, and remember to use our code ‘Foxhole’ to get an astonishing 15% Off!

If you have a question of sex for Alix to answer on a future episode, stick it in her box via our Feedback page - you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer.

Finally, our record of the week is ‘Habibi’, the haunting debut single from half-Egyptian, half-Belgian singer Tamino. It's available to stream now, courtesy of Communion Records:

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Posted on March 20, 2018 by Olly Mann and filed under Season Seven and tagged jack lucy.