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We look at some of humanity's most popular fascinations - across everything from pop culture to pastimes to the way the world is run - and decide whether they really, truly deserve so much of our attention.


Award-winning Irish and UK comedy podcast hosted by Will Sebag-Montefiore (@wsebag) and 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.


Topics include movies and TV (Star Wars, The Matrix, Toy Story, The Lion King, Disney, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Taken, James Bond, Friends, Game of Thrones, Reality TV), music (The Beatles, Blur, Oasis), celebrities (Tom Cruise, The Beckhams, George Clooney) books (Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings), sports (football, the Super Bowl) and a whole lot more (the gym, stand up comedy, weddings, video games, Dungeons and Dragons etc.)


Winner of the fan favourite Listener's Lobe Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.


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The gang wonder what awaits us, and what's the deal with the devil? This is Will's first time around, Hugh is a big fan of Dolly Parton, Michael takes a few flicks to the face and Áine is a fada figure.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sweets

Sweets

2025-07-2501:12:31

The gang sample the good, the bad and the ugly from the sweet counter in the sugar-filled finale to season 4. But what even is a "sweet" anyway... Legitimate Likes is an award-winning 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. Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The gang dispenses some much-needed advice to the assholes of Reddit. Will fondly remembers some games from his school days, Hugh doesn't like football fans, Michael is slow to praise people from the 90s, and Aine only trusts Liverpudlians. Legitimate Likes is an award-winning 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. Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh, Will and returning guest host Jane talk to comedian, writer and podcaster @GrainneMaguire about the drama, trauma, karma and enigma of celebrity breakups. More from Grainne at grainnemaguire.co.uk and on her podcast The Way They Were.Legitimate Likes is an award-winning 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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We discuss the most glamourous and simultaneously the most utilitarian form of travel. Aine's an Artless Dodger, Will disses Wales, and Hugh wonders what one "does" in Luxembourg.Legitimate Likes is an award-winning 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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian, writer, and impressionist Josh Berry rejoins the gang as we man up and muscle through a conversation about masculinity. Oh, and Josh does a few impressions along the way...Legitimate Likes is an award-winning 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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey 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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey 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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The guys have an ink-aspirational chat with tattoo artist Dr Chloé Arros (@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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We go Off Menu

We go Off Menu

2025-03-0701:24:01

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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey 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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey 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. Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Heart

The Heart

2025-02-1401:02:07

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. Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Going for a Walk

Going for a Walk

2025-02-0701:10:08

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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 90s

The 90s

2024-10-1101:11:44

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!!!Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka

2024-10-0453:30

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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Party Food Taste Test

Party Food Taste Test

2024-09-2701:14:07

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.Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey 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. Long-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey 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 @mahatmakhandiLong-time listener or new to Legitimate Likes? We want to hear from you! Help shape our podcast by taking a quick, anonymous 10–15 min survey. Start now: http://bit.ly/legitimatelikes-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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