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

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

Series 3 Episode 5 PART ONE

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
It's beginning to look a lot like...
 
Luke and Indigo begin discussing the first ever Heartstopper Christmas episode With one party being heavily into Christmas and the other not so much (no prizes for guessing) the conversations of course include Christmas, stereotyping dogs and 'popping in' from Paris.
 
Songs for the playlist:
That Was the Worst Christmas Ever by Sufjan Stevens
Are You OK? by Wasuremono
 
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 4 PART TWO

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]
 
It's time to climb out of the deep end
 
Luke, Ellie and Finn get through the heavy second half of this incredible episode. As always, the dark is balanced by some chaotic light moments as the conversation weaves around in-patient clinics, what vintage really is and robots & cats.
 
Songs for the playlist:
Serotonin by Angie McMahon
 
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 4 PART ONE

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm]
 
It's Kit Connor's favourite episode!
 
Actually, it's many peoples all time favourite episode of Heartstopper, so it's nice to have the full crew back together to feel all the feels together. It's a very hard-hitting one, so obviously the conversations went in many different directions including Blu-Rays, home appliances and the NHS.
 
Songs for the playlist:
I Spend Too Much Time in my Room by The Band Camino
Black Friday by Tom Odell
Blue by Billie Eilish
Wish on an Eyelash pt.2 by Mallrat & The Chainsmokers
Plus a variety through the party montage - did you catch any of them?
 
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 3 PART TWO

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm]
 
It's getting very deep...
 
Luke, Ellie and Finn are broaching the heavy end of this hard-hitting episode. Among it all are conversations about animals, army men and attraction.
 
Songs for the playlist:
One That Got Away by MUNA
Complex by Katie Gregson-MacLeod
 
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 3 PART ONE

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm]
 
Everyone's all over the place!
 
Luke and Indigo are on duty this week delving into the first part of S3E3. As usual, the discussions are all over the place, covering topics including tardy teachers, perfect prefects and many questions about sixth form.
 
Songs for the playlist:
Car Park by Nieve Ella
Pretty Boy by Léon
Genesis by Grimes
 
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