Legitimate Likes

Mornings with Jane Costigan and Jeremy Kinsella

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early bird Jane Costigan and morning grouch Jeremy Kinsella join us to decide whether mornings are the best way to start the day. Hugh takes us throug...

Indiana Jones with Declan Bruton

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Declan Bruton grabs his hat and his whip to join us for a discussion of everyone's favourite action-archaeologist. Hugh reminisces about point-and-cli...

Maths with Kit Yates

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author, lecturer and director of the Centre for Mathematical Biology at the University of Bath Kit Yates (@Kit_Yates_Maths) joins us as we crunch the ...

The NHS with Dr. Julia Grace Patterson

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NHS campaigner and founder of EveryDoctor, a grassroots doctor-led campaign, Dr. Julia Grace Patterson joins us to discuss the NHS - why we should lov...

Household Chores feat. Max Fosh

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max Fosh (@max_fosh) joins us for a (frankly insane) WORLD PODCASTING FIRST! Will gives us improv tips, Hugh contemplates cutting some grass, and Aine...

Biscuits with Alan Brady

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sugar and spite fairy Alan Brady dusts off his pirate radio microphone to join us for a taste test. Michael forces the gang to engage in mukbang, Hugh...

IT Support with Tom Stabbins

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tech guru Tom Stabbins joins the gang to discuss everyone's favourite support function. Will deals with an unsolicited approach on TikTok, Hugh explai...

Batman with Richard Thirlwall

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, writer and living history guru Richard Thirlwall joins us to take on the Caped Crusader. Will messes up a perfectly good pizza, Hugh reminisces...

Bread with Ross McGuire

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our culinary correspondent Ross returns as we search for the greatest bread. Hugh rages against thin slices, Michael struggles to find a comparison fo...

Ireland

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legitimate Likes hits one hundred! We celebrate with a bumper episode on the greatest topic of them all. Hugh bamboozles the gang with a string of puz...

The Muppets with Ameena Hamid

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Actual producer and host of The Recast podcast Ameena Hamid joins the gang to work out whether the Muppets are any use. Hugh puts his foot in it, Aine...

The News

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read all about it! We work out whether all this news is really any good for us. Hugh grapples with some knobbly monsters, Michael proves to be a poor ...

Crisps with Georgie Jones

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Long-awaited guest Georgie Jones (of Just These Please) joins the gang for a discussion of everyone’s second favourite type of deep-fried potato-bas...

Gladiator

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The gang take to the arena to work out whether the swords-and-sandals blockbuster was any good. Will and Hugh debate their Ancient Roman career option...

Zombies

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The gang haul their carcasses together for a discussion of everyone's favourite undead antagonists. Hugh survives a minor medical emergency, Aine dayd...

Soft Drinks with Ross McGuire

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ross snaps open a few cans to join the gang as Michael administers another taste test. Aine imagines the administrative workings of a family-run wareh...

Dreams with Jane Costigan

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest and noted sleepyhead Jane Costigan helps Hugh and Will decide whether dreams are a Legitimate Like. Will is still enjoying his life at...

Personal Grooming with Gracey and Darryl

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First-time guest Darryl joins the gang for a discussion of creams, ointments and gels. As well as parrot profanity. Gracey takes us through his hairdo...

The Lion King

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We mark the 28-and-a-quarter year anniversary of the animated blockbuster with a trip over to Pride Rock. Will ponders whether lions are the lickiest ...

Katharine Hepburn with I'm A Celeb star Tom Read Wilson

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Podcaster, author and sensational Celebs Go Dating receptionist Tom Read Wilson joins the gang for a retrospective on 20th century icon Katharine Hepb...

Cooking Shows with Ross McGuire

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tastemaker Ross McGuire returns to discuss whether we need all of these cooking and baking shows. Aine and Hugh realise that they probably met in the ...

Parenting with Jen Behan

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First-time guest but second-time mum Jen Behan joins the gang as we talk about children and how to survive them. We discuss sleep deprivation, lowered...

Fruit with David Kenny

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Kenny makes his return to the pod as we decide, once and for all, what the best fruit is. Michael subjects the group to an elaborate fruit ratin...

Minecraft with Sean Flanagan

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, actor and one third of sketch phenomenon Foil, Arms and Hog Sean Flanagan joins the gang to discuss Minecraft, as well as airsoft, wildlife ...

Holidays with Mairead Doyle-Heffernan

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, actor and podcaster Mairead Doyle-Heffernan joins the gang with some stories of holidays good and bad. Aine schools Will in getting a good d...

Back to the Future with Jeremy Kinsella

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Great Scott! Listeners' favourite and Marty McFly fanboy Jeremy Kinsella joins Hugh, Aine and Michael for an appreciation of the Back to the Future tr...

The Cinema with Ross McGuire

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ross McGuire joins Hugh, Áine and Michael to discuss everything to do with the silver screen. Áine reveals the smelliest food she's brought to the c...

The Royal Family with Jeremy Kinsella and Alan Grace

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Harry’s book on the shelves, Hugh, Will and guest host Jeremy Kinsella take on the British royal family. Will finally unleashes his inner Engli...

New Year's Resolutions

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The gang discuss new year's resolutions - should we make them, and do we keep them? Hugh works his way through a scavenged bag of food, Will claims to...

Sci Fi with Alice Fraser

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, writer, podcaster and actor Alice Fraser joins Hugh and Will for a discussion of all things science fiction, as well as Calvin and Hobbes, a...

Titanic

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gang jump on board for a discussion of 1997 smash-hit Titanic. Hugh has an at-best-patchy recollection of the movie, Will gets recognised in publi...

Christmas Party with... Everyone

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our biggest episode yet, the LL crew are joined by the guests of podcasts past to hold a Christmas-themed draft and construct the ultimate festive ...

Love Actually

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aine and Michael force Hugh to watch Love Actually for the first time ever (I know, right...?). Also, Michael faces the crushing truth about his heigh...

Hotels

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about hotels quickly becomes Áine and Will hosting an episode of "How Dirty Are Hugh's Sheets?". Also, Joseph Gordon-Levitts, Benedict C...

Breakfast Cereals with Alan Brady

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cereal aficionado and our most spiteful contributor to date Alan Brady joins the gang for a taste test. We discuss how cereals can help you lead a les...

Alternative Medicine with Marguerite Carter and Conor McAndrew

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marguerite Carter and Conor McAndrew return to sort the chiropodists from the chiropractorsLong-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to h...

Cricket with Max Fosh

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube star and paid comedian Max Fosh joins the gang for a discussion of googlies and dibbly dobblies, with some detours into Max's aerial exploits ...

Air Travel with Jamie Finn

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and actor Jamie Finn joins the gang for the first comedic take on air travel EVERLong-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to he...

Autumn with John Gallagher - An astronaut dies at the end.

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fan favourite guest and living embodiment of the spirit of Autumn John Gallagher returns for a discussion of the brownest season of them all. Hilarity...

LL Presents: Halloween Radio Spooktacular (with Conor McAndrew)

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a seasonal treat, the LL crew celebrate the golden age of radio dramas with a tale of suspense from the 1940s. No accents were harmed in the making...

Baking LIVE with Lottie Bedlow

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Star baker and Great British Bake Off fan favourite Lottie Bedlow joins the gang with in front of a live audience at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festi...

Conspiracy Theories

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gang choose the red pill.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonym...

Personality Tests

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sort the alphas from the betas.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, a...

Queen with Emil Franchi

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Radio presenter Emil Franchi joins the gang for an appreciation of Queen. No, not that Queen. The other one. PLUS Hugh does a song at the end.Long-tim...

College with David Kenny

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bestubbled academic and fan favourite David Kenny joins the gang to critically assess college lifeLong-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We wa...

Horror Movies - the podcast is coming from inside the house

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don't answer the door, don't leave the house, don't answer the phone - but most of all, tune in to hear Aine, Michael and Hugh discuss horror movies (...

Oasis v. Blur with Alan Grace

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fan favourite Gracey returns to the show as we pit two Britpop giants against each other to see who comes out on top. Áine also educates us about Noe...

School with Jane Costigan

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Put on your uniform, pack your lunch, and cover your books in that weird plastic stuff - we're back to school! Hugh brings fellow teacher Jane Costiga...

Independence Day with Jack Horgan-Jones

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and author Jack Horgan-Jones joins us to work out if the 1996 smash hit is as good as we all remember.Long-time listener or new to Legitima...

80s Music

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gang fire up our dry ice machine to discuss whether the 80s was the pinnacle for musicLong-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to he...

Jurassic Park with Declan Bruton

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Declan Bruton joins the gang for a trip through the 1993 classic. Hold on to your butts.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear...

Ice Creams/Ice Pops

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I scream, you pop, we all lolly for frozen treats! The team discuss (and eat) individual frozen confections live on air...Long-time listener or new to...

The Office (U.S.) with Alan Grace

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unnecessary American remake or legitimate comedy masterpiece? Special guest Alan Grace (Gracey) returns to help Aine, Will and Hugh decide.Long-time l...

Wrestling with Jeremy Kinsella

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We tag guest Jeremy back in to work out whether wrestling is a legitimate like.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you...

Courtroom Dramas with Senator Barry Ward

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parliamentarian and barrister Barry Ward joins us to work out what all the courtroom drama's about. Hear more from Barry at https://podcasts.apple.com...

Rollercoasters / Cheese - our angriest episode yet

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah that's right. For our first in-person recording ever, we take on the classic combination of rollercoasters and cheese. Hope you brought some crac...

Birthdays PLUS we finally meet in person

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legitimate Likes celebrates our first birthday! Woop woop!Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podc...

Camping

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brawny woodsman Michael tries to convince Hugh and Aine to come camping with him PLUS we announce the winner of a stay at thewildrooms.comLong-time li...

Bananas

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This show is bananas. B.A.N.A.N.A.S. PLUS Check out Riley at weareriley.comLong-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! He...

Public Transport

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh, Will and Producer Aine grapple with the pros and cons of public transport PLUS there's a chance to win a stay at the fabulous Wild Rooms (w...

P.E. with Philippa Carson

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Philippa joins us as the gang work up a sweat over physical educationLong-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help sha...

Tom Cruise - we discuss cinema's most controversial imp

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh, Will and Producer Michael can just about handle the truth.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape ou...

Your 20s with Conor McKenna (Foil Arms and Hog)

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest (and ex-lifeguard) Conor McKenna joins Hugh, Will and Aine to work out if life is better in your twenties.Long-time listener or new to L...

Binge-Watching

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh, Will and Aine wonder whether to binge or not to binge. Also, remember how the internet used to sound?Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Lik...

Toasties with David Kenny - are people using them as a personality substitute?

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Kenny returns to settle an old score. We all make toasted sandwiches.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! He...

The Human Body with Marguerite Carter

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marguerite Carter joins Hugh, Will and Aine to work out whether the human body is all it's cracked up to be.Long-time listener or new to Legitimat...

Impressions with Josh Berry

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to comedian, writer and impressionist Josh Berry (@JoshBerryComedy) and try to... make a... good... impression.Find Josh here! https://joshber...

Chocolate Bars with John Gallagher

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Gallagher jumps back in the hotseat to join us for an Easter round-up of the best and worst chocolate bars. Trigger warning: crinkly wrappers.Lon...

Chess with Jon Mackenzie (The Chess Pit)

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh, Will and Aine are joined by writer and podcaster Jon Mackenzie (www.chesspitpod.com) to discuss chess, and to consider life aboard a boat.Long-t...

Dungeons and Dragons with Stuart Wellington (The Flophouse)

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting legend Stuart Wellington of the Flophouse joins us this week as we dive into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Hugh and Will do their best...

The Oscars with Raiders of the Lost Podcast

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James and Anthony Deveney, hosts of Raiders of the Lost Podcast (@RaidersLostPod / https://www.instagram.com/raidersofthelostpodcast / https://www.rai...

Kanye West with Alan Grace

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Industry-defining artist or provocative troll? But enough about Will. Special guest Alan Grace brings his Kanye expertise to the show this week as we ...

St. Patrick's Day

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gang grab their shillelaghs and buckle on their hats to work out whether St. Patrick's day is all it's craiced up to be.Long-time listener or new ...

Sex and the City with The Bradshaw Boys

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Super special guests The Bradshaw Boys (Emmy winner Cory Cavin and actor/comedian Kevin James Doyle) kick off their Manolo Blahniks and join us to wor...

The Matrix with David Kenny

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Follow us on instagram @legitimatelikesLong-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a qui...

Valentine's Day - is romance dead?

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love is in the air! Come on down to the Love Shack (eww) to hear the team's thoughts on February 14th. Is it the epitome of romance or the apex of cyn...

The Super Bowl with Declan Bruton

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Declan Bruton joins the LL team to discuss the phenomenon that is the Super Bowl. Will realises why he doesn't have any friends any more, while Hugh e...

McDonald's

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh and Will take a trip through the golden arches. Michael does his best to defend the interests of a multinational corporation. It's the same as us...

James Bond

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The name's Likes. Legitimate Likes. Aine, Will, Hugh and Michael dive into James Bond's murky depths and ask all the big questions: Is the Rock ready ...

Video Games with David Kenny

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest David Kenny comes clean about his love of video games on this week's episode, and Will nearly proposes when he hears Dave has a VR heads...

Musicals with Emma Gleeson and Matthew Smyth

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The curtain comes up on our discussion of musicals, with two special guests: author Emma Gleeson and producer Matt Smyth. From misguided teenage takes...

Spas

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Put on your robe, grab some cucumbers for your eyes, and let Legitimate Likes massage your ears. Aine reveals that Hugh is on the precipice of death, ...

New Year's Eve with Conor McAndrew

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Say goodbye to 2021 with the Legitimate Likes team! Birthday boy Conor returns to the show for our feistiest episode yet. Will Hugh and Will still be ...

Christmas

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oh the Covid outside is frightful, but this podcast is delightful; Aine, Will, Hugh and Mike, bring you Christmas Legitimate Likes. The full LL team t...

The Godfather with Jeremy Kinsella

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to make you a podcast. Don't refuse it. Special guest and Godfather expert Jeremy tells us how he'd deal with fame, and Will and Hugh welc...

Museums

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Admission is free to this episode, where the team discuss museums. Hugh recounts his most painful museum experience, Aine is a sulky child, and Will w...

Darts - How Are We Even Friends? A Legitimate Likes production

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Legitimate Likes presents the first episode of our sub podcast: How Are We Even Friends? Hugh asks Aine to dive into his world, get stuck i...

Running with Conor McAndrew

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Conor returns to help us take on the phenomenon that is running. Does it make you want to vomit, or do you run ultra marathons every wee...

Restaurants with Conor McAndrew

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Conor joins the team to take you through the world of dining, fine and otherwise. He and Aine remember their own kitchen nightmare, whil...

Coffee with Kieran Power

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Coffee sommelier Kieran Power: https://www.instagram.com/kieran_power__/ Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from yo...

Disney

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We can show you the world...so be our guest...and be prepared...to go under the sea? This we we take on Disney! Aine slams adult Disney fans, Hugh exp...

Hallowe'en - a haunted spooktacular

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our SPOOKIEST episode yet, the team discuss Hallowe'en. Will spends most of the episode baffled by Hugh's seemingly limitless cowardice, while Aine...

Stand-Up Comedy with Marguerite Carter

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Marguerite rejoins the show to talk all things comedy with Aine, Hugh and Will. Mags gives Will some badly-needed medical advice, while Aine and...

Lord of the Rings - join our tour bus to Middle Earth

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why no one reads the poems in Lord of the Rings? It's because they're BORING. This week Aine, Will and Hugh take on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic ...

Pubs with Philippa PLUS Producer Michael has some paternity cover

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fan favourite Aine steps in as producer with Michael on paternity leave, while Philippa returns as this week's guest. The LL team talk pub names and g...

Reality TV with Philippa

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest star Philippa joins the team to work out if Reality TV is actually any good. It's obviously not, but is it? No. But is it?Long-time listener or ...

The Past with John Gallagher

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've got a present for you - the past! Professional historian John joins us to decide once and for all about everything that's happened, ever. Also, ...

Medical Dramas with Marguerite Carter

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just like a real medical drama, we lose one of our main cast early on in this episode. With help from actual expert guest Mags, we learn all about pat...

Weddings - I do or I don't?

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Aine returns to help us work out whether weddings are any good. Chaos ensues.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from...

The Gym PLUS Michael gets a job in the local pool

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a couple of fit guys talking about the gym.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by tak...