Introducing Mean Guys, the podcast that traces two brothers' journey of discovery through what some may describe as 'feminine' films. We'll be watching some of your favourite 'chick flick' picks - from cheesy romcoms to trashy teen dramas - and seeing how they hold up to the questionable taste of us Mean Guys.
The Mean Guys emerge from hibernation for a special edition podcast about the movie of the musical of the movie Mean Girls.
22 Jun 2021
Episode 12: Notting Hill
The Mean Guys take a trip to London, W11 for the 1999 modern classic Notting Hill.
30 Dec 2020
Episode 11: Twilight
The Mean Guys are back for our Christmas special... and what's more festive than Twilight (!?) Listen for our first impressions of the notorious teen franchise.
We'll be back in the new year with more of the cheesy romcoms and trashy teen dramas that you’ve requested.
Audio clip from Twilight (2008)
23 Dec 2020
Episode 10: Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
The Mean Guys bring local knowledge and scientific rigour to the 2008 British teen romcom Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.
Sources:
[1] Teenage Slang in the Contemporary British Novel Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging by Louise Rennison, Graduation Thesis by Cristina Stoianova
https://dk.um.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=46685 (https://dk.um.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=46685)
[2] The right way to kiss: directionality bias in head-turning during kissing. Scientific Reports. 2017 Karim, AKM Rezaul, et al.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-04942-9 (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-04942-9)
15 Dec 2020
Episode 9: A Cinderella Story
The Mean Guys tackle the 2004 modern fairytale 'A Cinderella Story', starring Hilary Duff (that's the movie, not the podcast. Although, the Mean Guy's door is always open for you, Hilary...)
8 Dec 2020
Episode 8: Sex and the City
The Mean Guys are back for a second series. In this episode, we take on the 2008 debut of Sex and the City on the silver screen.
This series, instead of drawing from the mysterious bag of charity shop DVDs, the movies are chosen by YOU. We got some great recommendations lined up, but if you have a favourite cheesy romcom or a perfect trashy teen drama, then get in touch!
21 Aug 2018
Episode 6: 10 Things I Hate About You
The Mean Guys take on the 1999 Shakespearean teen rom-com '10 Things I Hate About You'.
23 Jun 2018
Episode 5: Definitely, Maybe
The Mean Guys take on the 2008 Ryan Reynolds rom-com 'Definitely, Maybe'.
28 May 2018
Episode 4: Crazy, Stupid, Love
The Mean Guys take on the star-studded 2011 romantic comedy 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'.
7 Nov 2017
Episode 3: Rumor Has It
The Mean Guys take on the 2005 romantic meta-comedy 'Rumor Has It'.
14 Sept 2017
Episode 2: Marley & Me
The Mean Guys take on the 2008 comedy drama 'Marley & Me'.
4 Sept 2017
Episode 1: Mean Girls
The Mean Guys take on the 2004 teen comedy 'Mean Girls'.
4 Sept 2017
Episode 0: An Introduction
The Mean Guys introduce the premise of the podcast.
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