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Outside it’s 2021… so maybe stay inside with us! This time we’re chatting about Frank Turner’s seventh studio album, “Be More Kind”. Join us as we pick apart the different approaches the album presents for living through difficult times, discuss the drop off that occurs halfway through the album, and spend a long while lamenting on the madness that has been the last six years.  Contact Us Website: http://www.nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiasperspective/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com 

Build up a barricade and drink with us to days gone by because this time out we’re discussing the hit musical, “Les Misérables”. Join us as we discuss our personal experiences with musical theatre, debate the shortcomings of the 2012 film adaptation, and learn the difference between Broadway and the West End… SHOW NOTES Check out the Sideways video on the music in the movie adaptation, which we talked about in this episode. Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiasperspective/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com 

Grab your glider, save an ohm, and whatever the world throws at you, just keep trying, because this time we’re back with Hayao Miyazaki for his 1984 film, “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”. Join us as we dive deep into the film’s environmentalist and anti-war themes, discuss why Nausicaä is such a heartbreaking protagonist, and figure out how a film which makes us cry so goddamn much can ultimately still feel hopeful. Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiasperspective/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com 

French the llama, grab your puppy-sized elephant and head on down to Winner, South Dakota because this time out we’re talking about John and Hank Green and their YouTube channel, Vlogbrothers. Join us as we discuss the importance of unironic enthusiasm and inclusive nerd spaces, go on a long rant about the failings of the British education system and the joys of learning outside of it, and philosophise with the help of an emotionally-flexible octopus. SHOW NOTES Some links to vlogbrothers related media we referenced: Jay’s vlogbrothers playlist Crash Course SciShow Dear Hank and John Sexplanations The Anthropocene Reviewed Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiasperspective/  ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com

As the rain falls on these wrongest of years, you know we won’t leave you alone. We’re back talking about The Decemberists’ 2015 album, “What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World”. Join us as we discuss how the album serves as the perfect swansong to an era of music, how we can find beauty in tragedy, and how, when all is said and done, it’s okay to be hopeful. Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com   

Fall off a roof, polish the rocket and get shot in the arm by Kirsten Dunst because we’re heading back to 2001 to explore Jay’s favourite noughties teen movie, “Get Over It”. Join us as we analyse how it compares to other teen comedies of the time and discuss whether young kids should be allowed to watch films made for teenagers. Also, Jay fanboys over A Midsummer Night’s Rockin’ Eve and Georgia outlines her new History curriculum? It’s possible we lose our way slightly... SHOW NOTES If you haven’t watched the film, get a taste of the musical brilliance Georgia missed out on!  Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com

Grab yourself a bottle of Strawberry Hill (by which we mean Ribena) and a pack of cigarettes (by which we mean a box of candy matchsticks) and meet us in the smoking hole because this time we’re talking about John Green’s 2005 novel, “Looking For Alaska”. Join us as we discuss the importance of being thoughtful and careful when representing depression and suicide in media, how Pudge is at once an infuriating and relatable protagonist, and how community is so important when dealing with grief. Not gonna lie, it’s a heavy one this time. SHOW NOTES Wherever you are, whatever you’re going through, you are not alone and help is available. UK: Samaritans – 116 123 US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 List of international hotlines Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com

We’re getting grown up this time and heading to San Francisco – teenage Jay’s gay paradise – to talk about the quintessentially-HBO show, “Looking”. Join us as we struggle to unpack the impact of Patrick’s white privilege on his storyline, Georgia goes off on one about “struggling artist” Agustín, and we ruminate on the importance of seeking out diversity in our media.   Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com

Swim over to Mako Island and join us in the moon pool because this time out we’re talking about the Kids’ Choice Award-winning TV show, “H2O: Just Add Water”. Join us as we consider what makes a stand-out children’s TV show, discuss which characters were short changed when it came to character development, and finally find out what the hell happened to Byron! SHOW NOTE(S) In case you were curious, check out the scene Nickelodeon used to advertise Season 3 and maybe see why we didn’t discuss it!    Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com

Strap on your banjo and harmonise like it’s 2009 because this time we’re talking about Mumford & Sons’ debut album, “Sigh No More”. Join us on our many tangents as we wax nonsensical about the album’s beautiful lyricism, the meaninglessness of genre, the importance of album sequencing and what makes music such a uniquely personal medium. We really f***** it up this time… but we had fun doing it! SHOW NOTE(S) Our first show note!!! If you enjoyed our conversations about album sequencing and the nostalgic power of music and want to hear someone discussing these things much more succinctly, check out Nathan Zed on YouTube. Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com

Instead of getting down and out about all the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats of the world, you should be getting down to This. Sick. Podcast. Because this time out, we’re discussing Taylor Swift’s FIFTH studio album, “1989”. Join us as we hop on the album’s merry-go-round relationship and explore how it encourages us all to love fiercely, fall apart passionately and, if we’re lucky, fall back together. Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com   

Skip school, drive to the beach and fall in love with your host’s girlfriend because it’s time to talk about teenage-Jay’s favourite novel, “Every Day”. Join us as we explore which of the diverse array of characters still hold up as good representation, try to pinpoint what makes David Levithan’s prose so magical, and come to terms with how getting older changes how you read YA.      Contact Us Website: nostalgiasperspective.co.uk Email: [email protected] YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRfsgcI2L_NVMUAX2hnzsow/ ____________________________________ Supplementary Media Music: Cheer Up! by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Effects: zapsplat.com