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As series 6 comes to a close, we deal with the big problems of our time: AI slop, cosmetic procedures, and not getting the barber you want when you're getting your hair cut. How do we tackle such huge issues, you ask? Well, with Ocean's Eleven, The Animorphs, and all the worst songs in the world, of course!   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/06/S06E09.html     NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the creators' exclusive rights under copyright, any use of the recordings or transcripts of this podcast to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text or audio content is expressly prohibited. The creators reserve all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of the week again, and today we're solving problems with kids, dogs and jobs, with the help of Matilda, The Martian, Kansas, Dolly Parton, Kingsmen, and so much more amazing art.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/06/S06E08.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re helping a husband hide from housework, keeping a Fast and Furious fan from fighting their family, and preventing a gamer going gaga. All this, while recommending remarkable books, films and music to you, our lovely listeners.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/06/S06E07.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a packed episode for you today. Karl debates running for political office, Aaron has some controversial ideas for saving the planet, and we solve listener problems with the help of Indiana Jones, Flowers for Algernon, Tracy Chapman, Finding Nemo, and more westerns than you can shake your spaghetti at.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/06/S06E06.html     NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the creators' exclusive rights under copyright, any use of the recordings or transcripts of this podcast to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text or audio content is expressly prohibited. The creators reserve all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Agony Art, we're taking snoring cures to the extreme, living life on the UK's rivers and canals, and dealing with friends with unreasonable expectations… all while recommending fantastic books, films and music to you wonderful listeners.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/05/S06E05.html     NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the creators' exclusive rights under copyright, any use of the recordings or transcripts of this podcast to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text or audio content is expressly prohibited. The creators reserve all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're saving the planet, one brainworm at a time - and we want you to join us on that quest. Along the way, we'll be talking about A Bug's Life, The Boy is Mine, The Café at the Edge of the Woods, and so much more wonderful art that you'd be a fool to miss…   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/05/S06E04.html     NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the creators' exclusive rights under copyright, any use of the recordings or transcripts of this podcast to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text or audio content is expressly prohibited. The creators reserve all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk about horses reading text messages, put Country Rap on the map, and breathe in the scent of a woman… all to help our listeners solve their problems.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/05/S06E03.html     NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the creators' exclusive rights under copyright, any use of the recordings or transcripts of this podcast to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text or audio content is expressly prohibited. The creators reserve all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're helping listeners lose weight (or not), sit around doing nothing, and move on with the times, with the help of Bruno Mars, The Beautiful South, The Truman Show, and so much more brilliant art.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/05/S06E02.html     NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the creators' exclusive rights under copyright, any use of the recordings or transcripts of this podcast to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text or audio content is expressly prohibited. The creators reserve all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agony Art is back for series 6! And this week, we're hitting the ground running with friends who have gone off Marvel, wives obsessed with Jane McDonald, and a BRAND NEW oxymoron that you won't want to miss.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2026/04/S06E01.html   NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the creators' exclusive rights under copyright, any use of the recordings or transcripts of this podcast to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text or audio content is expressly prohibited. The creators reserve all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the series 5 finale, and we're closing out in style, with a pop quiz, a game show, 3 problems solved, and more book, film and music recommendations than you can shake a stick or a carrot at. From Studio Ghibli to Kate Bush, we've got it all.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E09.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're helping one pickle deal with an identity crisis, another deal with an annoying colleague, and a third resolve the rage they feel when people get things wrong. And all this while recommending art like The Da Vinci Code, Jimmy Eat World, John Le Carre and much, much more.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E08.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once upon a time, when Agony Art was just beginning, Liam said he thought our episodes should be 30 minutes long, maximum. Fast forward to 2025, and in one episode of series 5 (this one), the very same Liam spends 30 minutes just talking about Take That. What's that all about?! Listen now to find out. Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below. Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E07.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've swapped jobs before, and we're swapping again. This week, Karl's doing books, Liam's on films, and Aaron's the music man, as we help pickles with airing out their laundry, getting into wrestling, and so much more. Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below. Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E06.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Agony Art, we're giving our pickles advice on how to reject advice, teaching you how to protect your personal space, and dealing with annoying colleagues. And we're doing this with great art like Liar Liar, MC Hammer, Percy Jackson, Fight Club, and much, much more.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E05.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Agony Art, we're covering up secrets, fixing jealous streaks, and talking Pickles out of committing crimes, all with the help of Janis Joplin, The Simpsons, V C Andrews, The Hangover, and so much more.   Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.   Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made): http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E04.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.