You’re Not Allowed To Say The ’S’ Word - A Heartstopper Podcast

Series 3 Recap

Join Luke, Ellie and Indigo for a full de-brief on Series three, discussing thoughts and feelings on the series as a whole. The crew will be be sharing their top music picks, heroes and surprises of the series, reviewing their favourite moments and much more.
 
If we've missed any of your top picks, let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or on our Facebook group.

Series 3 Episode 8 PART TWO

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
Is this it?
 
Luke, Finn and Cousin Ellie come together for the emotional final part of this series - and maybe Heartstopper for good? Conversations include heights, vicious chimps, dying of everything and what comes next.
 
Songs for the playlist:
A Good Thing by Claud
C'Est La Vie by Leila Khan and Adiescar Chase
The Outsiders by Max Bennett Kelly
Million Little Reasons by Oscar Lang
 
Don't forget to check out https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/
 
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Series 3 Episode 8 PART ONE

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
The end really is feeling pretty nigh now...
 
Luke, Finn and Cousin Ellie are together to discuss Apart (or at least the first half of it). As we tiptoe closer to the end of Season 3 (and Heartstopper the Netflix show?) discussions include realisations, road trips and red flags.
 
Songs for the playlist:
Love You by Flowerovlove
Right Here, Right Now by Bakar
Close One by Fizz
Joe by Joesef
 
Don't forget to check out https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Series 3 Episode 7 PART TWO

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
Well, it's been a long time coming...
 
The full Yellow and Blue Crew are together to discuss this episode as Chillie take the next step. A range of emotions are explored and discussed in amongst topics including being comfortable in your own skin, poor projector positioning and the dependency being on the wrong foot.
 
Songs for the playlist:
The Most Beautiful Thing by Thomas Headon
Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat by Del Water Gap
 
Don't forget to check out https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Series 3 Episode 7 PART ONE

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
I hope we're all taking the right precautions...
 
Sex is on the cards as Luke, Ellie and Finn get into the first half of the penultimate episode. Everyone's trying to be very grown up and mature as the discussions venture into many areas including sex ed, phwoar factors and support & solidarity.
 
Songs for the playlist:
Dive by Olivia Dean
Pegasus (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) by Arlo Parks
Heartbreaker by Birdy
 
Don't forget to check out https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Series 3 Episode 6 PART TWO

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
It's all progressing...
 
Join Luke, Indigo and Finn for this week's discussions which explore the past, present and future of our lives and our Heartstopper friends.
 
Songs for the playlist:
Sad Disco by Mxmtoon
A Running Start by Sufjan Stevens
 
Don't forget to check out https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Series 3 Episode 6 PART ONE

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
Happy new year!
 
Join the Yellow and Blue Crew for the first episode of 2025. Discussion go in all kinds of directions, including typical British behaviour, the sound of music and *sex*.
 
Songs for the playlist:
I Used to be Fun by Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
A Young Understanding by Sundara Karma
Just Stay For Once by Imani Graham
good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Christmas Party 2024

It's the first ever You're Not Allowed to Say the 'S' Word Christmas party!
 
Join Luke, Indigo and Ellie as they talk all things festive and play some good old-fashioned family games! All of us wish you a very happy holidays and look forward to more of the same in 2025.
 
Join in with our Christmas soundtrack:
Marshmallow World by Darlene Love
Last Christmas by Wham!
Fairytale of New York by The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl
Let It Snow by Dean Martin
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Series 3 Episode 5 PART TWO

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
'Tis the season!
 
Join the Yellow and Blue Crew for the final episode analysis of 2024 (full details at the end of today's episode). While the storylines all progress, the crew's discussion covers a lot of familiar ground, including touching again on fragrances, boundaries & consent and of course, more Christmas!
 
Also, a special request for new icon, Alice Elm.
 
Songs for the playlist:
Bruises Off The Peach by Ryan Beatty
So Clear by Miya Folick
Too Much Time Together by San Cisco
Enjoy Your Life by Romy
Devotion by Arlo Parks
In My Head by Nell Mescal
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast