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]]>Congratulations on reaching 500 episodes! How does it feel to hit this milestone?
Chris: It’s absolutely mental! When we started, we never thought we’d get to 50, let alone 500! We just loved chatting nonsense and making lists, and here we are, still going strong.
Stu: Yeah, it’s surreal. We started this as a bit of fun, but the support we’ve had from listeners has been incredible. We owe it all to the amazing community that’s grown around the show.
Hardcore Listing hosts Stu and Chris
For those who might not be familiar, tell us how Hardcore Listing came to be.
Stu: Chris and I always had these ridiculous, in-depth discussions about random topics, and we thought, why not make a show out of it? We love a good list, and before we knew it, Hardcore Listing was born.
Chris: The idea was simple: each episode, a guest brings a top five list on any subject they fancy, and we dive into it. It’s led to some of the funniest, weirdest, and most insightful chats we’ve ever had.
Speaking of guests, you’ve had some cracking ones. Any standout moments?
Chris: Too many to mention! We’ve had everyone from comedians to musicians, actors, and even our mates. The best part is, you never know where an episode will go. One minute you’re discussing top five crisps, the next it’s the most life-changing moments.
Stu: A definite highlight was Brett Goldstein talking about his top five weird moments doing stand-up – absolute gold! And then having the lads from Dirty Sanchez in our studio to chat about their top five hellraising moments… well, let’s just say that was absolute chaos in the best possible way!
The show is known for its mix of humour and genuine conversation. How do you strike that balance?
Chris: I think it’s just who we are. We love to take the piss, but we also love a deep chat. The guests set the tone – sometimes it’s pure comedy, sometimes it’s really personal. That’s what makes it work.
Stu: Yeah, we never force anything. We just let the conversations flow naturally. If it’s funny, great. If it’s heartfelt, that’s great too. The most important thing is that it’s real.
After 500 episodes, what keeps you motivated?
Stu: The listeners, 100%. The messages we get from people saying the show has helped them through tough times or just given them a laugh – that’s what keeps us going.
Chris: And the fact that we’re still having fun. If it ever stopped being fun, we’d call it a day. But right now, we’re still loving every minute.
What’s next for Hardcore Listing?
Stu: More of the same madness! We’ve got some brilliant guests lined up, more live shows, and we’re always thinking about new ways to shake things up.
Chris: And who knows? Maybe another 500 episodes! We’ll see how long our livers hold out.
Thanks for chatting with us! Here’s to the next 500!
Chris & Stu: Cheers! And massive thanks to everyone who’s supported us along the way. We couldn’t do it without you!
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]]>THIS WEEKS MUST LISTEN:
SIMON MAYO’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR
Simon Mayo and Matt Williams are reunited from their Radio 2 show to talk all things literature. In this fantastic series, they are joined by novelists, historians and professors to discuss the authors’ newest works. This show actually reignited my love of reading and has led to my making time to speed through books- a pastime which, as a lot of people find, I simply don’t do as much as I used to. Or as much as I do on holiday. Guests include Lee Child, Sir Michael Parkinson, Kate Atkinson and Lynda La Plante.
EPISODES WORTH A DOWNLOAD:
HARDCORE LISTING – EPISODE 132 (Parts 1&2) – TOP 5 MOVIE CONFRONTATIONS
Stu is sadly absent from this week’s offering from Distraction Pieces Network giants Hardcore Listing, but he is more than ably replaced by Chris’ cousin, Robin. The pair take a deep dive into on-screen confrontations- that is to say, not necessarily violent clashes but also incorporating tense conversations and heated threats. Highlights include Tarantino, Heath Ledger and Paddy Considine and, of course, Chris manages to bring up The Thing. Again.
EVIL GENIUS – QUEEN VICTORIA
September has been a good month for myself and Russell Kane. Having spent the evening in his company at the Southampton Mayflower Theatre, I was delighted to find the return of Evil Genius, the show where figures from history are put under the magnifying glass to determine whether they were evil or a genius. Indeed, the episode which I listened to on the way back from my honeymoon was Queen Victoria, a character who suffered great tragedy during her reign. As ever, Russell chairs the discussion deftly, allowing his guests to run with an idea before carefully steering them back to a final decision.
Joe Ducarreaux is a podcast host, film enthusiast and gardener. For more of his ineffectual and disposable opinions, you can listen to him here or follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
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