Our first Icarus Falls song discussion! Join us for a slightly somber evening where we talk about this beautiful song & all it's possible meanings. Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we discuss our Louis tour hopes & dreams! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on tw...
Jan 27, 2019•1 hr 20 min
On this episode we discuss Niall's RTE Live Orchestra version of his album Flicker! We talk: -the album song-by-song -the snazzy suit Niall wore for the tv recording -which versions of each song we like best, studio/orchestra/live -how the live recording of his voice adds to the listening experience -which Harry songs we want recorded with an orchestra -which 1D songs we want recorded with an orchestra -when the Red Rocks Live album will come out We are also joined this week by Steph and Martha...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Wow wow wow this episode was a monster to record & edit! A few weeks ago we were blessed with Zayn's TWENTY SEVEN TRACK sophomore album called "Icarus Falls." This album is such a beauty and has left us with so much to talk about! We go through track by track and discuss our thoughts and feelings on the poetic & clever lyrics, gorgeous intricate music, and elaborate intertwining themes. There are lots of musical clips added in on this one to enhance your listening experience! Check out Talk Dire...
Jan 10, 2019•2 hr 59 min
Join us for our annual year in review episode! We talk about the TOP 10 things that happened in the One Direction universe in 2018. We were truly #BLESSED with so many memorable moments including: “Tina, she’s gay!”, Liam’s EP, Finally Free, Girl Crush, Louis on X Factor, and much much more! There were so many gifts (like the Harry Styles GUCCI campaign) that we never knew were coming but now can’t imagine living without. We reminisce about tours, new music, and album releases. PLUS we look forw...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 10 min
On this episode we talk about the lovely Interview George Ezra had with Niall on his podcast "George Ezra & Friends." We got such a cool look at the music industry & Niall's writing/recording/touring life in this interview! We also talk about the album art & track list for Zayn's album "Icarus Falls," make our final final predictions & touch on the latest single "There You Are." We can't wait to delve deep into this album in 2019! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection fo...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Zayn’s album is coming out THIS FRIDAY!!!! In this episode we talk about everything we know so far about the album and make our final predictions: -The title Icarus Falls. OMG what an incredible title. There is so much to discuss! Will his album be thematic? Who is Icarus? What is the Sun? -There are 27 SONGS!!! What did we do to deserve such a masterpiece? Why are there so many songs? -Is the album art on iTunes the final art or just a placeholder? What do we think of the font and design? -Will...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Wow we are finally doing a song discussion on Ever Since New York! Remember when Harry played this song on SNL and it was the first time we saw him with a guitar?! This song has a lot of meaning and we unpack all of it. We talk about the many possible interpretations of the lyrics, the small artistic choices that make this song so special, and we include lots of little musical clips throughout. I would consider this to be a fairly light hearted episode but we do talk about death & grief just so ...
Dec 05, 2018•2 hr 39 min
Cara is back this week to discuss the Timothée Chalamet and Harry Styles i-D Vice magazine interview!! Of course there is a lot of laughter and ridiculous conversations :) -Harry revealed he is working on his second album and we get Cara's opinion on this and when it will be released. -We discuss the questions Harry asked about MASCULINITY, POLITICS, and SOCIAL MEDIA! (also those about peaches ;) ) -Plus we answer all of Harry's questions ourselves. So listen along to learn which book, movie, so...
Nov 26, 2018•2 hr 16 min
A VERY special guest joins us this week...drumroll please…CARA is BACK! Cara hosted Talk Direction up until last year, but she is guest hosting this week! We talk about a whole bunch of silly, fun things including: -What Cara has been up to since leaving the show - astrology, meditation, sustainability, and more -How much she keeps up with the boys today -Which boy she still follows on twitter -What it feels like to step back from the 1D fandom -Who’s music she is most excited to hear This is a ...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Welcome back to Niall November! This month we are shining the spotlight on our favorite Irish golfer, Niall Horan! This week we have a super special guest joining us on the podcast, Steph! This is her third Talk Direction appearance and as a huge Niall fan we thought she would be the perfect guest for today’s episode. Our main discussion this week is all about Niall's song Mirrors! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we discuss som...
Nov 17, 2018•2 hr 38 min
Welcome to Niall November! This month we are turning the spotlight on Niall Horan. We are starting off with an episode all about the songs he has covered as a solo artist including: New York State of Mind by Billy Joel, Crying in the Club by Camila Cabello, Fool’s Gold by One Direction, and many more! (shout out to @DesignsBySaka who sent us all the covers!). During the news we discuss Liam’s music video for Polaroid, Louis on X Factor, and Zayn’s song Fingers. Check out Talk Direction Down Low ...
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr 25 min
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! This is our FOURTH ANNUAL One Direction Halloween episode (can you believe it?!). First we give a Louis X Factor update, discuss Liam's recent tweets about gender equality, and talk about Harry and Niall recording their 2nd albums already! This year we have a whole bunch of SPOOKY & SILLY Halloween activities planned: -Halloween Mad Libs -1D Songs as Spells -What 'Magical Companion Animal' we would choose for each boy -1D Halloween Witch POEM! Check out Talk Direction Down Low...
Oct 29, 2018•2 hr 36 min
In honor of halloween month we are re-visiting a song that we did an episode on last year, Two Ghosts! We both love this song so much and wanted to discuss it again. Since the first Two Ghosts song discussion we have had the opportunity to see Harry perform the song live and our love and admiration for the musical & lyrical complexities has grown. Included in this episode are lots of little musical clips of two ghosts and other songs/instruments we reference! This episode is a bit sad and a bit ...
Oct 22, 2018•2 hr 37 min
We all know that Harry Styles' performance outfits are out of this world, but his street style is also spectacular. While in the past he has been partial to skinny jeans, plaid shirts, and band tees, more recently his style has morphed into billowy 80s-esque khakis, vintage shirts, neck bandannas, and of course his favorite Gucci loafers. We discuss Harry's recent looks including his airport attire, Britney Blue Jeans back stage look, and more!! We also talk about how Harry influences our own st...
Oct 15, 2018•2 hr 35 min
Are you in LOVE with Harry Styles' song covers as much as we are? Well then you're in luck. This episode we go through EVERY song cover Harry has done since going solo. This includes his magical rendition of Little Big Town's 'GIRL CRUSH', Rihanna's WILD THOUGHTS, Fleetwood Mac's THE CHAIN, and much much more. We also discuss the One Direction songs he has covered with his band including What Makes You Beautiful, Stockholm Syndrome, and If I Could Fly. Do we think the 1D versions are better or t...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 7 min
This episode we discuss almost all of the boys and what they have been up to lately! -Harry is in Gucci's latest campaign. He holds baby animals, wears a golden crown, and delivers superb model facial expressions! -Louis is a judge on X Factor UK and has been FABULOUS! He so obviously cares about the contestants and provides helpful feedback so they can succeed. -Liam and French Montana released a music video for their song First Time. It features sparkly fairy lights, talented dancers, and city...
Oct 01, 2018•53 min
This is a song discussion episode!! We break down Liam Payne's new track "Depend On It". It is his first BALLAD and we are excited to discuss what he brings to the table both in terms of vocal ability and lyrics. Liam really steps up throughout this song, perfectly conveying the sad emotion with his voice. His falsetto is lovely and makes us want to hear this LIVE!! (please please please Liam!). We are also in love with the Piano throughout the song and lyric changes in the last chorus. Check ou...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 9 min
The astrology episode is here! Listen as we talk allll about astrology, find out our own star signs live on air, look at all the boys signs and talk about wether or not we think they are accurate, and have a lot of laughs! Find out your own horoscope by downloading the Co-star app or searching online for a birth chart calculator so you can follow along with us! Listen to find out which boys share the same signs and which one is the wild card! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talk...
Sep 18, 2018•2 hr 42 min
In this episode we break down Liam's AWESOME new EP song-by-song: First Time, Home With You, Depend On It, and Slow! We talk about how each of them sound, the instruments used on them, Liam's BEAUTIFUL FALSETTO, and much much more. We finally have a BALLAD from Liam and it is glorious...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 1 min
This episode is all about LIAM! We talk about his new EP: First Time! When will his album be released? Are these the songs that feel "from another age"? What are our favorite songs? Which songs sound like One Direction songs? Did Liam write on any of the songs on his EP? Is there a central theme to this EP? GET EXCITED!!! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @tal...
Sep 04, 2018•51 min
SUITS GLORIOUS SUITS!!!! This is a big fashion episode where we go through all our favorite suits from Harry Styles: Live on Tour. We talk fan favorites, best suits for the stage, and our favorite designers. We also discuss how Harry's fashion will progress in the next Harry era (Hera if you will). Will he continue the suit trend? Try out more jumpsuits? Go topless like some of his musical inspirations? Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Ge...
Aug 27, 2018•2 hr 56 min
Get ready for an inside look into Talk Direction (and by that I mean we chat about upcoming episode plans, specifically HALLOWEEN….we know we are three months early). This is honestly just a really chatty and chill episode. We talk about our upcoming travel plans and Caitlin’s dissertation (which is almost done yay!). We also discuss Lucia’s recent Niall Horan concert which was AMAZING!!! Best songs live, 1D covers, and outdoor venues! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirecti...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 1 min
This week we discuss a whole bunch of news stories: Harry is amongst billionaires at a Google “summer camp” discussing technology, fashion, and how to make the world better, Niall has a new song Finally Free which sounds very 1D-esque, and LOUIS IS A JUDGE ON X FACTOR! There is so much to discuss here: How did Harry get invited to such an exclusive event? Does Finally Free reflect the style of Niall’s next album? What will Louis’ judging technique be? Will he invite any of the boys to guest judg...
Aug 06, 2018•56 min
Get ready for an EMOTIONAL episode where we reflect back on Harry Styles: Live on Tour! We talk about Lucia’s concert experience in San Jose, “Tina, she’s gay!”, the fandom watching the last show together around the world, and how much has changed over the past year. We also look forward to how we will survive the Hrought ™ and what there is to look forward to from Harry in the coming months: tour documentaries, a possible EP with studio versions of Anna and Medicine, and potential upcoming acti...
Jul 25, 2018•50 min
On this episode we begin with an in depth discussion on Harry Styles’ Gucci ad campaign: what pieces would we want if we could afford them, will Harry design a clothing line, and what is the significance of the CHICKEN??? The main discussion is just a bunch of FUN GAMES (hence the title)! We try out a new game called MA1DLIBS (this is basically madlibs, but there is a silent 1 because 1d). We take old articles about 1d and 1d songs blank out random words, then we replace them with our own withou...
Jul 17, 2018•2 hr 11 min
Join Caitlin and Lucia for a very FEMINIST episode all about Harry Styles' song CAROLINA! We talk about the history of the phrase "Good Girl" and how it has been harmful in both pop music and culture. Listen as we try to come up with new lyrics that avoid the misogynistic downfalls of the phrase "good girl" but still honor the upbeat music in Carolina. We LOVED the verses in Carolina and talk about how dynamic they are in terms of creating an interesting female character who is multidimensional....
Jul 10, 2018•2 hr 23 min
This episode is for all you Niall fans! We talk about Niall performing Slow Hands with Taylor Swift, the recent Niall and Rose charity golf event, and his ICONIC song On My Own! This relatable banger is FABULOUS and we discuss the ins and outs of wanting to spend time with yourself. We talk about how On My Own relates to romantic relationships, friendships, and Niall’s experience as a solo artist! Quick disclaimer: This episode is out of order because I haven’t had time to edit the previous two ...
Jul 01, 2018•2 hr 36 min
This episode is all about Meet Me in the Hallway, the opening track off of Harry Styles' debut album. Listen along as we discuss: -Harry using his voice and harmonies to make that echoey, underwater sound throughout the song -what the "hallway" signifies -all the heavenly strings that make you feel surrounded -what the hell an omnichord is and why it MAKES this song!(harry is the one who played it) -who the thieves are that harry has started running with -what similarities we hear between Sign o...
Jun 01, 2018•2 hr 59 min
This week's main discussion is all about ANNA! Who is Anna? Is Anna even a person? Is Anna an emotion? Is she a place? We don't know. Was the music inspired by the Rugrats theme song? Is Anna about the fan/artist relationship? Why is the song so CATCHY! Will we ever get a studio version? During the news segment, we also talk: Harry's new TV show, Liam's album release date (September 14th!!!), and Louis' award presentation at the NHS Heroes Awards. On Talk Direction Down Low: We talk Niall's tour...
May 26, 2018•2 hr 51 min
This is our LIVE album listen! We listen live to Harry's debut album and make commentary throughout. Hit play at the same time as us so you can listen and hear our comments as they happen! We also celebrated Harry's 1 year album anniversary by reminiscing about the album release and talking about how our perspective on his album has grown and changed over the course of the year. Make sure you listen to all of that on episode 134! On Talk Direction Down Low this week we rank Harry’s songs from FA...
May 19, 2018•55 min
