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The Curse of Strictly

Marc Haynes & Julia Raesidefeeds.acast.com

You've heard of the Strictly curse. Well, now it's time to hear The Curse of Strictly! Join the Guardian's Julia Raeside and Marc Haynes (host of Wrestle Me! and The The One Show Show podcast) as they take you and their special guests for a frantic waltz through the new series of the BBC's family spectacular Strictly Come Dancing.


With all the freedom that unofficial status brings, they'll be taking to the dancefloor twice a week to sift the grit from the glitter on the nation's favourite telly show.

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Episodes

WEEK 2 (PART 2) - FIRST CASUALTY OF WAR, A Whiff of Pernod and Let The Women Touch For God's Sake

The Nation's Biggest Unofficial Strictly podcast is back, as Julia Raeside and Marc Haynes break down Strictly Come Dancing Season 18! This is the second part of a two part special covering Week 2 and the first eviction from Strictly 2020! Featuring our BLISTERING HOT TAKES on Maisie Smiff, Jacqui Smith, HRVY, Ranvir Singh, Nicola Adams, Caroline Quentin and Jason Bell. Follow the show on Twitter at @curseofstrictly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 01, 202045 minSeason 2Ep. 6

WEEK 2 (PART 1) - FIRST CASUALTY OF WAR, Sit On The Bom and The CGI Elephant In The Room

The Nation's Biggest Unofficial Strictly podcast is back, as Julia Raeside and Marc Haynes break down Strictly Come Dancing Season 18! This is the first part of a two part special covering Week 2 and the first eviction from Strictly 2020! Featuring our BLISTERING HOT TAKES on JJ Chalmers, Bill Bailey, Clara Amfo, Max Cheekbones, Jimmy Biscuits and a CGI alligator. Follow the show on Twitter at @curseofstrictly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 01, 202048 minSeason 2Ep. 5

WEEK 1 (Part 2) - FIRST DANCES! Gorks, HRVY's Big Baby Blocks and The Most Asexual Dance Move

Julia Raeside and Marc Haynes are back to break down the launch show of Strictly Come Dancing Season 18! This is the second part of a two part special - as we break down the first dance of all of 2020's competitors in the most fabulous show on TV. Featuring our BOILING HOT TAKES on JJ Chalmers, Maisie Smiff, Jason Bell, Ranvir Singh, Nicola Adams, Bill Bailey and HRVY. Warning: contains sizzling content about wanting to go into Bill Bailey's bedroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Oct 25, 202045 minSeason 2Ep. 4

WEEK 1 (Part 1) - FIRST DANCES! Lady Goes Backwards, A Very Trim Oaf and Jimmy The Biscuit

Julia Raeside and Marc Haynes are back to break down the launch show of Strictly Come Dancing Season 18! This is the first part of a two part special - as we break down the first dance of all of 2020's competitors in the most fabulous show on TV. Featuring our EXTREMELY HOT TAKES on Jamie Laing, Caroline Quentin, Max George, Clara Amfo, and Jacqui Smith. Enjoy the Jacqui Smith chat while you still can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 25, 202038 minSeason 2Ep. 3

THE LAUNCH SHOW 2020 (Part 2) - The Most Mancunian Man, Anton Startles A Stateswoman and Nicola Makes History

Julia Raeside and Marc Haynes are back to break down the launch show of Strictly Come Dancing Season 18! This is the second part of a two part special - if you don't like the idea of Jason Bell, do like the idea of Jamie Laing and wouldn't wish to see same-sex couples dancing, then thanks for coming but we're going to have to ask you to leave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Week 12 Results - Part 2! Friendzone Rhumbas, A Leather Cummerbund and Kevin's SO BORED

It's the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing and we now know who the 2019 finalists will be! AND WE'RE GOING TO TELL YOU! This week, with Julia away, Marc is joined by the actor, performer and all round WONDER Carrie Quinlan! BY THE WAY! Because we recorded later than usual, this week's episode is in two parts - so if you've not heard Part 1, why not do that first? Totes up to you, we're not going to stop you living your life the way you want to. If you don't know who's gone this weekend, be wa...

Dec 08, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Week 12 Results - Part 1! WE HAVE A FINAL, Double The Pizza and A Dream Of Roy Castle

It's the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing and we now know who the 2019 finalists will be! AND WE'RE GOING TO TELL YOU! This week, with Julia away, Marc is joined by the actor, performer and all round WONDER Carrie Quinlan! BY THE WAY! Because we recorded later than usual, this week's episode is in two parts - with the second part with you later this evening! If you don't know who's gone this weekend, be warned: this contains MASSIVE spoilers from the off (in that we'll tell you who went, sil...

Dec 08, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Musical Week 11 Results! Red Card for Alex Scott, Shirley's Weak Plum Cordial and Finally A 40!

SEND IN THE CLOWNS! THEY'RE ALREADY HERE! Ugh, we hate clowns. Send them out again. It's Musicals Week on Strictly and Julia and Marc are here to bring you all the latest news from the nation's most dazzling dance floor. If you don't know who's gone this weekend, be warned: this contains MASSIVE spoilers from the off (in that we'll tell you who went, silly.) Contains a couple of very mild swears because we're reckless grown-ups. Come join us on Twitter! @curseofstrictly Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Dec 01, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Week 10 Results! Saffron is SAFF-GONE, Bruno "Sings" and Very Sexy Marie Curie

Julia and Marc are back with all the news following Week 11's eviction! If you don't know who's gone this weekend, be warned: this contains MASSIVE spoilers from the off. Also contains conversation on the topic of Bruno's opening song, so if you've been deeply affected by watching this singing number, you may find some of the chat triggering and will induce flashbacks of those pink top hats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 24, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Week 9 Results! NO NO NO Michelle is OUT, Two Drags Of A Ciggie and Big Long Moonmen

NO NO NO NO NO! Julia and Marc are here with TERRIBLE NEWS from this week's Strictly Come Dancing, live from Blackpool! If you don't know who's gone this weekend, be warned: this contains HORRIFYING spoilers from the off. Also contains shocking talk regarding the bum of the beloved puppet Sooty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Week 8 Results! Baggins is OUT, King of the Donkeys and Don't Mention The Affair

Marc and Julia are back, reviewing Poppy Week on the nation's favourite glitterspasm Strictly Come Dancing! If you don't know who's gone this weekend, be warned: this contains spoilers from the off and a couple of the most mild swearwords. We didn't edit them out as come on, you hear much worse at sea (if you go to sea with us, we're awfully crude.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Week 7 Results! Viscountess ModelAndChef is OUT, The UnderKarenCam and Anton's A Sexual Gepetto

Spoilers from the off as Marc and Julia are back, reviewing Pantsuit Week on the nation's favourite hoofathon Strictly Come Dancing! This week: how to get the nation behind same-sex dancing, Karim does that annoying heart symbol again and Chris Ramsey somehow has the best 90 seconds of his life, despite everything looking terrible before he did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Week 6 Results! Halloween Nightmare For Catherine, PhAnton Of The Opera and One Eyed Master Servants

It's Halloween and someone's in for a surprise as we announce the fifth celeb to be booted off the nation's favourite dance-show - AND LOOK AWAY IF YOU DON'T WANT ANY SPOILERS - because incredibly it's absolutely not Mike Baggins. SCREAM! So join Marc and special guest host Sarah Morgan (of the brilliant The Fear podcast) for their spooktacular take on Strictly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Week 5 Results! David James is OUT, Plateau Week and All We See Is Pants

The fourth celeb to be booted off the nation's favourite dance-off is announced - AND LOOK AWAY IF YOU DON'T WANT ANY SPOILERS - it's not a huge shocker like last week. So join Julia and Marc for their Michelle Visage-approved take on Strictly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 201954 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Week 4 Results! Shock exit for Dev, Poor Hen Party Kelvin and Vintage Anton

The third celeb to be booted off the nation's glitteriest dance fest is announced - AND IT'S A SHOCKER - as Julia and Marc give you their patented Hot Sauce take on Strictly, from Emma and Anton capturing our hearts to Oti and Kelvin capturing our groins. Warning: if you've not seen the Week 4 show, this podcast contains MAJOR SPOILERS from the moment it starts! Come join us on Twitter @curseofstrictly LOVE YOU BYE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 13, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Week 3 Results! Anneka Rice is OUT, Sexy Monkeys are IN and POKEMON ARE NO!

The second celeb to be booted off the nation's glitteriest dance fest is announced, and Julia and Marc give you the uncensored take on SCD's MOVIE WEEK - from Pokemon to Aladdin's sexy monkey, via Not Magic Mike and some incredible chimney sweeping. Warning: if you've not seen the Week 3 shows, this podcast contains MAJOR SPOILERS from the moment it starts! Come join us on Twitter @curseofstrictly LOVE YOU BYE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 06, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Week Two! James Cracknell is OUT, Rupaul doesn't speak and Tess tells us off

The nation's second favourite (and favourite unofficial) Strictly podcast is BACK! As the first contestant bites the dust and Tess tells the nation off, Julia and Marc are here, hot off the mics, to give you the lowdown on the nation's favourite shiny floor showdown! WARNING! If you've not watched Sunday's show yet, this episode contains HUUUUUGE spoilers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Week One! The Winners and Losers

With Week 1 in the bag, Julia and Marc give you the lowdown on the nation's favourite shiny floor showdown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Can Posh People Dance, Mike Bushell's Wikipedia and Who's Out First?

Join Julia Raeside and Marc Haynes as they give you the lowdown on the new series of the BBC1 flagship Saturday night show STRICTLY COME DANCING! On this episode: Jeanette stars in a strange Brazilian video, find out who has a bisexual space haircut, and place your bets as Julia and Marc bet who will be first out the door. WARNING: contains a tiny bit of rude. Probably go over the kiddie's heads, but we didn't want you to be surprised if it doesn't! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Sep 19, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 1

THE CURSE OF STRICTLY - coming this week!

Join Julia Raeside and Marc Haynes for an in-depth celebratory trawl through the new series of the BBC's flagship shiny floor show Strictly Come Dancing! Not much bad language, but there's occasionally adult themes. After all, it's more a show about sexual chemistry and affairs than it is about dancing tbh. Keeeeeeeeeeeep listening, telling your friends, subscribing, pressing Like and daaaaaanccccing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 19, 201951 sec
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