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

Series 3 Episode 2 PART ONE

[CW: eating disorders]
 
Things are getting going!
 
Join Luke and Indigo in moving out of the 'episode 1' zone and onto more solid ground. The discussions are, as always, plentiful and varied with topics including phone management, valuable time and Jumpergate. Plus, a message for Jenny Walser.
 
Songs for the playlist:
It Gets Better (live @ Middle Farm) by Martin Luke Brown
I'm Not Perfect (but I'm Trying) by Rachel Chinouriri
Shell by Ethan Tasch
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, 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 1 PART TWO

[CW: eating disorders]
 
Business as usual...
 
Luke, Indigo, Finn and Ellie seem very fixated on food this week. This on top of the usual chaotic conversations about the second half of Episode 1. Expect a meandering journey visiting locations such as technical issues, bad timing and cheap fixtures.
 
Songs for the playlist from Episode 1 (yes, sorry, we forgot last week):
The Way Things Go by Beabadobee
It's Euphoric by Georgia
Paradise Calling by Birdy
Happy, Healthy, Well-Adjusted by Max Bennett Kelly
a letter to myself at 17 by Baby Queen
Duet by Frankie Cosmos
Best Day of My Life by Tom Odell
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Gofundme for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Series 3 Episode 1 PART ONE

[CW: Eating Disorders]
 
We're back, back, back again!
 
And guess what? Yeah, we only got through the first half of the episode. Join Luke, Finn and Ellie as we set sail on the good ship Series 3! Get ready for brave yet controversial opinions as the crew dissect the opening of the new series with discussion topics including footwear, affirmations and fish & chips.
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Gofundme for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Guest Episode: Cheryl

Pull up a couch...
 
In the final episode before we dive headlong into Series 3 (yes, we know you've probably seen the whole thing already!), Luke and Indigo get into a full on therapy session with special guest of the week, Cheryl. Things get very deep as the Heartstopper chat veers into self-identity, representation and choices.
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Gofundme for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Guest Episode: Rachel

We love love!
 
Luke,  Indigo and Ellie are joined on Zoom by listener and Yellow and Blue Crew member Rachel. This week, the conversation goes in all directions including discussions about cars, femininity and Heartstopper (obviously).
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Gofundme for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast and find Rachel on Insta: @shutterandjoy.

Guest Episode: Andrea

Are we a book pod now?
 
Luke and Indigo connect on Zoom with Andrea, a Yellow and Blue faithful listener and crew member. Enjoy some deep and insightful conversations about representation, parenting and LGBTQ+ YA fiction. Not only are there discussions about Alice Oseman's writing but there are also some incredible personalised recommendations of books by amazing authors including:
Simon James Green
Dean Atta
Tanya Byrne
Tess Sharpe
Josh Silver
Wren James
 
As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Gofundme for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast and find Andrea on Insta: @mrsrreadsbooks

Queer Heroes PART 2

It's time to get more capes ready!
 
This week, Luke, Indigo, Ellie and Finn share some more of their queer heroes including:
Alex Newell
P!nk
Apollo, Hyacinthus and Thamyris
Peter Tatchell
Billie-Jean King
Sonia Deville
 
If you've enjoyed the episode, or have anything to add, join the conversation on Insta and on our Facebook group. Head to linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast to navigate your way there or to our new RedBubble merch store!

Queer Heroes PART 1

Every day is a school day!
 
Get your learning hats on as Luke, Indigo and Finn educate you on some of their queer heroes including:
Chevalier d'Eon
Jim Parsons
MJ Rodriguez
The Bloomsbury Group
Tom Daley
Lil Nas X
 
If you've enjoyed the episode, or have anything to add, join the conversation on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast and on our Facebook group, where you can also check out pictures of Duncan Grant and decide for yourself if he was worth all the drama!

Guest Episode: Gemma

A new voice!
 
The Yellow and Blue Crew are joined this week by a special guest in the form of Finn and Sky's mum Gemma! She sits down with Luke, Indigo and Ellie to talk about what has changed for teens in recent decades and what it's like to parent teens in 2024.
 
(BONUS: Head over to Insta to see 22-year-old Luke wearing *those* 'super cool* Adidas boots!)
 
Feel free to share your own thoughts and perspectives, joining the discussion on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or the Facebook group

Merch Store Announcement

We have an official You're Not Allowed to Say the 'S' Word merch store on Redbubble!
 
Follow the link to find a range of fun designs available on a variety of products!
 
https://linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast