Happy one year anniversary of Harry Styles’ DEBUT ALBUM! In this episode we reminsce about the album. What were our initial reactions? How have our opinions on the songs changed? Where will Harry go next? We discuss everything from favorite songs, to duck sounds, to best lyrics. Make sure to listen to our LIVE ALBUM LISTENING BONUS EPISODE as well, so you can listen to the album live as we do and hear ALL our comments! On Talk Direction Down Low this week we rank Harry’s songs from FAVORITE to L...
May 19, 2018•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Keisha joins me this week to talk about a mix of different things! First we break down Liam's music video ft. J Balvin for his new song Familiar: -the amazingly talented dancers -Liam's groovy dance moves -what do we think of Liam going topless -we order the boys from most to least likely to go topless in a music video Next, we discuss Liam's emotional interview with Legend: -his deep chats with Louis Tomlinson -how Liam has changed and grown since 1D -how fatherhood affected him -will he take u...
May 10, 2018•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode we discuss a WHOLE BUNCH of great things! Firstly, we talk about how amazing it is that Niall discussed his mental health recently and his journey with mild OCD. Next we break down both Liam and Zayn’s NEW SONGS: FAMILIAR and LET ME! Why is it so cool that Liam is collaborating with J Balvin? Will Liam do a ballad next? Will Zayn’s second album be very romantic like Let Me? What are the best lovey, cheesy lyrics? On TDDL this week we discuss: Harry Styles 2nd album and whether or...
May 04, 2018•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast I recorded this episode LIVE! You can watch the live video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/_oUO7NAUNOI I talked all about my experience going to three of Harry Styles' concerts: Birmingham, London night 1, and London night 2. What was it like to TOUCH HARRY STYLES (and Mitch!)? How were Medicine and Anna live? Is buying a PIT TICKET worth the money (absolutely)? What did I wear? What was in my purse? And more! Thank you to everyone who joined me live and left brilliant comments! Want more podcas...
Apr 27, 2018•2 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is part 2 of our Medicine discussion! Make sure to check out part 1 on episode 129 where we discuss the themes of queerness and feminism in Medicine! Lucia is back on this episode for an in-depth lyrical analysis where we discuss: -what is the actual "medicine" Harry sings about -how the music compliments the lyrics -Harry's falsetto OMG! -why representation is so important in music -Harry's love for "la la la" -the way the lyrics are both SUPER SEXY and SUPER FEMINIST -what the HECK the hi...
Apr 17, 2018•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I am joined by special guest Lucia to talk ALL about Harry's newest unreleased song Medicine! We ended up talking for over 4 hours so this episode has been broken into two parts. In this first part we talk about: -listener reactions to Medicine -why Medicine is so popular -in what ways Medicine is a feminist song -how it compares to Kiwi and Only Angel -where would it have fit on Harry's album -how amazing and important it is to have a queer song! -the importance of a song that is sex ...
Apr 09, 2018•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast We talk about EVERY detail of Harry's new tour! -the incredible stage design, lights, disco ball, b stage, catwalk, etc. -his FASHION OMG, every outfit has been amazing -the setlist, Only Angel starts the show #blessed -unreleased songs MEDICINE and ANNA Keisha joins me for this in-depth discussion and is AMAZING as per usual! On Talk Direction Down Low this week we talk about Harry's NEW MERCH: Kiwi sweatshirt, Polaroid booklet, etc. You can check out the discussion at Patreon.com/talkdirection...
Mar 17, 2018•3 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for an episode CHOCK FULL of fun things!! I talk about Harry’s Gucci campaign (& most importantly him holding a chicken), King Princess’s song 1950, & Dunkirk at the Oscars (Harry sadly did not attend). I also dive into Niall’s On the Loose music video and how it made his vision for the song come to life. Liam’s Gucci-fanny-pack-and-a-sleeveless-hoodie look is analyzed and I read all of your oPiNiOnS on the look! Plus I talk about a potential Zayn book of poetry, get excited about the ...
Mar 10, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week's episode is a GREAT one! Welcome to the show Martha and Steph! These two have been long time listeners. We talk about their One Direction story and they talk in detail about their Niall concert they went to together (get ready to be super jealous!). For the main discussion we talk Niall's song Flicker--light symbolism, emotional depth, and comparisons to Harry's album! Martha and Steph are truly FABulous and offer so many new opinions and perspectives on Niall's music. On TDDL this we...
Feb 22, 2018•2 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is a NIALL WEEK! We continue with our Back to You segment answering YOUR emails and then it’s all song discussion. I dissect Paper Houses in depth and add in sound clips so you can hear all the details I am talking about. I go through the song from top to bottom: what is my favorite lyric, how does Niall’s voice add to the tone of the song, and what the paper house actually is. Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Visit our Patreon for BON...
Feb 13, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for a vampire-full, werewolf-plenty episode! This week we do a fun mashup of the Twilight universe and the 1D universe. We discuss who each 1D member would be in the Twilight universe, what their super vampire power would be, and whether they would be Team Jacob or Team Edward!! We also do some silly Would You Rathers! If you loved Twilight, you’ll love this episode! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Visit our Patreon for BONUS content!...
Feb 03, 2018•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for one of the most COOL song discussions EVER (at least in my humble opinion!). This episode is the long awaited From the Dining Table song discussion and I break down EVERYTHING! I discuss Harry’s vulnerable songwriting and the intimate production on the song that helps these lyrics come alive. It honestly feels like you are right there in the room with him. To point out all the nuances I am talking about, I inserted clips from FTDT as well as from Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and Whe...
Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode we talk about a mixture of a whole bunch of 1D related things! First we get to the news! What was Zayn’s new year’s tweet all about? Is it a code for new music? We also discuss Liam and Rita’s new song for the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack, For You. The main discussion is all GAMES! We play our own version of the game Loaded Questions and we try out a new game called Google that Sh*t, inspired by some of our favorite podcasters over at #Millennial podcast! Make sure to get...
Jan 12, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast WOW! We are already at the end of 2017! On this episode we recap the top 10 (ok let's be honest it was a top 12 because we couldn't narrow it down) things that happened in 2017 for the 1D boys! We also play some fun holiday themed 1D as... (types of snow and holiday treats)! We wrap up the show with the 1D version of the 12 Days of Christmas and the Mariah Carry classic All I Want For Christmas is You -- prepare yourself for our lovely voices!! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial a...
Dec 30, 2017•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back with another GREAT episode!! This week we talk about Harry at the VS Fashion Show, Harry hosting the Late Late Show at the last minute, and Louis on XFactor (I SAW HIM LIVE AND IT WAS AMAZING). The main discussion is all about Louis incredible new single Miss You! We freaking LOVE it so much! We talk Louis' accent, the personal lyrics, and of course the music video! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection....
Dec 15, 2017•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we have another special guest!! This time Amanda joins me to discuss all the award show news and to delve into Liam's Bedroom Floor. We talk about Niall's appearance at the AMAs and that WONDERFUL picture of him and Shawn Mendes! We praise Harry's purple, paisley suit which he donned at the ARIAs and take about his Kiwi performance. For the main discussion we go through Liam's new single, Bedroom Floor--the satisfying cellphone ringing noises, the lyrics, and of course Bella Thorne in ...
Nov 30, 2017•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast OMG we have a special guest on today!! It's the WONDERFUL Keisha! We talk about the VS fashion show (but recorded before it happened) and Louis' new song Miss You (he also sang Little Black Dress and wowowowowow it was beautiful!). Our main discussion is all about On the Loose--the live version vs. the studio, those Liam-like falsetto notes, and a potential music video! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr....
Nov 23, 2017•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast We finalllllyyyyy discuss the EPIC song that is Kiwi! The music video could not have been more perfect--Literally when Harry opened that door with the puppy in hand! Was there a deeper meaning to the video? We break down Kiwi lyrically and musically--of course with our feminist lenses on! We also intro the show with new Patreon levels which can be found on Patreon.com/talkdirection and some show announcements. We discuss Black Lives Matter and the recent fandom/Harry Styles news regarding BLM. P...
Nov 17, 2017•2 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast HARRY CONCERT EXPERIENCE!!! I had the privilege of seeing Harry TWO nights in a row in concert in London! I talk about my entire experience from waiting in line at 5 am, making friends in line, going wild during Kiwi (twice!), and randomly getting a ticket to the 2nd London concert. Honestly, both Muna and Harry were incredible, the people I met in line were so kind, and I had the time of my life. Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch wi...
Nov 13, 2017•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast FLICKER ALBUM REVIEW!!! Joining us today is a VERY special guest! We welcome the brilliant & lovely Tishi to the show! This week we discuss the Grammy submissions for each of the boys--What do we think has the most potential for getting a nomination? Sign of the Times? Slow Hands? Zayn? The main discussion is all about Niall's debut solo album, Flicker! We talk about each song track-by-track and we discuss the themes in the album as a whole! What do we think of the studio version of On the Loose...
Oct 31, 2017•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast For September's bonus episode I have decided to FINALLY do a song by song review of Ed's album Divide! I talk about which ones I like most, his song writing, and the incredible memories I have for some of the songs. Please let me know your favorite songs from his album too!! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are back this week talking about Liam's potential album names. He described it as "old school" and relating to the fans -- Daddy Direction? Snake Habitat Turn Around, Big Payno? We are not sure but speculating is a whole lot of fun. We also talk about Niall's upcoming documentary and what we are looking forward to seeing the most in a behind the scenes making of his album. For the main discussion we gush over how much we LOVE Louis' new song Just Like You. His songwriting SHINES in this song ...
Oct 14, 2017•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week we talk about a whole bunch of stuff. We have been blessed by the start of Harry's tour: beautifully aesthetic (but hella expensive) merch, covers of 1D songs, and SUITS. Louis tweeted "Just Like You" and we project what that potential song may be about (the fans???). For the main discussion we break down Niall's Too Much to Ask music video and Liam and Zedd's Get Low music video. We thought they were both SO CUTE (Liam dancing with kids is the best thing)! Finally, CARA is seeing H...
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss Niall's new single Too Much To Ask -- How does the studio version compare to the live version? Was this the right choice for a new single? What do we want the music video to look like? We also discuss Harry's BBC Live Lounge and his LOUD starry shirt (I already have his cover of The Chain on my iTunes!). Liam and Niall are also in the top ten songs of the summer and we couldn't be more proud of them!!! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/tal...
Sep 20, 2017•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we talk about some VERY important topics: Mitch cut his hair, Harry is performing at the same venue as Lorde & Kesha, and Zayn came out with an AWESOME tune. We discuss Zayn's Dusk Till Dawn ft Sia -- How does it compare to his last album? What new information do we have about his new album? Do we like the lyrics? How does the music video add to our interpretation of the song? Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! t...
Sep 13, 2017•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we take on the BIG challenge of ranking Harry's songs from our favorite to least favorite (it was very difficult, try your hand at it). We also get creative and use Harry's songs to each tell a story about a made up relationship. During news we discuss Liam's lovely performance on The Late Late Show (his dancing is INCREDIBLE & the riff-off was BRILLIANT) and we talk Harry on Jonathan Ross. Find us at Patreon.com/TalkDirection if you want to become a supporter! TONS of bonus content! I...
Sep 08, 2017•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we talk about Harry's upcoming BBC hour-long TV special, hosted by BFF Nick Grimshaw! Harry is also blessing us with ANOTHER apple music documentary. Will there be performances from his live shows? Will we finally get HQ versions of his cover of Ultralight Beam and his Landslide duet with Stevie Nicks? (we hope so!) Niall has also performed his album LIVE OMG! It's called Flicker and IT IS AMAZING! We discuss the songs we like, how this changes the studio album release, and how he has ...
Sep 02, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast We FINALLY get a chance to dive into the lyrics from Harry Styles' debut album! Our first song discussion after Sign of the Times is the new single, Two Ghosts! How did you guys interpret the song? Find us at Patreon.com/TalkDirection if you want to become a supporter! TONS of bonus content! It's totally up to you though, our normal weekly episodes will remain free ♥ Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com...
Aug 25, 2017•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Part 2 of our DUNKIRK episode!!! When we recorded it was over FOUR hours long, so we broke the episode up. In this episode we continue to go through the movie right where last episode ended! The wonderful Sasha from the twitter account @StylesMovieNews is with us again for a comprehensive discussion about Harry Styles' debut movie, Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk. Find Sasha on twitter at twitter.com/StylesMovieNews Find us at Patreon.com/TalkDirection if you want to become a supporter! TONS of bonu...
Aug 08, 2017•3 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have a super exciting episode for you guys this week! The lovely Sasha from the twitter account @StylesMovieNews joined us for a comprehensive discussion about Harry Styles' debut movie, Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk. The discussion was so great and comprehensive, in fact, we ended up splitting into TWO episodes! Here's the first part! The second half will be up TUESDAY, so stayed tuned!! Find Sasha on twitter at twitter.com/StylesMovieNews Find us at Patreon.com/TalkDirection if you want to be...
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