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In this episode, Miranda and Liv provide the ultimate culture guide to 2026, discussing everything you need to know about the big cultural trends, industry news, the people to watch and the moments everyone will be talking about. Stay in touch!   Miranda Sawyer on Instagram  Liv Little on Instagram  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Guest: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A British version of the hit sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live debuted last weekend, but how did this historic moment come about? Miranda speaks to SNL writer, Gráinne Maguire, to get all the behind the scenes details.  And BTS, the biggest boy band in the world, are back with a new album 82-date tour. The 4-year hiatus is over and the group is returning to the music scene after serving in the South Korean military. But how did seven young Korean men become an international sensation? Former Glamour editor and super fan Jo Elvin joins Miranda to explain.  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Watch more on YouTube - HERE  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer  Guest: Gráinne Maguire and Jo Elvin  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary documentarian Louis Theroux is back with a new Netflix show - and of course we all watched it. But how did Louis become such a beloved cultural figure, especially with young people?  And Liv and Miranda ask - how can a relationship benefit or hurt a celebrity's brand in 2026.  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Watch more on YouTube - HERE  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: Dynasty: The Murdochs (TV) available on Netflix Miranda:  Groovy, Laidback and Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield (Book) by Daniel Dylan Wray Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The finale of this year’s awards season takes place this Sunday, with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering in LA for the 98th Academy Awards - also known as the Oscars.  While Oscars can be won on merit alone, many are the result of strategic campaigns akin to an election.  So, how do you win an Oscar? Liv and Miranda get all the details from journalist and award campaign strategist, Leila Latif.  Watch more on YouTube - HERE  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026 Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Guest: Leila Latif  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend was all about the BRIT awards But what do the top winners of the night have in common? They all went to the prestigious BRIT school in south London. So how did this performing arts state school end up shaping and creating the biggest UK talent of the last 20 years.  Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria actor Eric Dane died on 19th February, after battling ALS. The following day, Netflix dropped a new episode of their show Famous Last Words featuring Dane. The secret interview was intended to be his final goodbye to the world and his daughters. Can artists ever shape their legacy after their death?  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: Water Bearers (book) by Sasha Bonét Miranda:  Fenian (album) by Kneecap out on 24th April  Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Watch more on YouTube - HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Capitalising on a massive cultural moment, like Brat, is easier said than done. But has Charli xcx successfully brought Brat summer to an end with her new mockumentary film - The Moment?  BFI Flare, the largest LGBTQIA+ film festival in Europe, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. How has queer cinema evolved over that time?  Plus, we discuss the fallout of the Bafta awards. Headlines that follow award shows typically highlight the night’s winners and losers. But this week is very different. Liv and Miranda discuss the incident that saw the N-word broadcasted on the BBC.  More about the BAFTAs:  The Observer: The BBC wins no marks for its production at the BaftasThe Guardian: Sinners studio say they raised N-word use with Bafta immediately as Google ‘deeply sorry’ for offensive notificationThe BBC: BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremonyDeadline: BAFTA Says It Has Begun “Comprehensive Review” After Slur Incident At Film Awards Follow us on YouTube - HERE  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: If I Had Legs I Would Kick You (film)Spirit by Bafta award winner Akinola Davies Jr. (film)Miranda:  National portrait gallery exhibition -  Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Guest: Grace Barber-Plentie, BFI Flare programmer  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Matt Russell  Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are tackling two types of drama: reality TV and gothic literature.  First up: a new Netflix doc lifts the lid on the hit TV show, America's Next Top Model. Was host and former supermodel Tyra Banks the ultimate TV villain or a victim of toxic 00s culture?  And then, we’re switching gears to the big screen and talking about the new Wuthering Heights film. Does a film have to be "faithful" to the book to be good, or are we okay with a total vibe-shift? Director Emerald Fennell made some bold choices with the latest version of the Brontë classic, does it work? Watch more on YouTube - HERE  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: Pillow Talk - Nicolas Deshayes & Paloma ProudfootMiranda:  Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Assistant Producer: Amalie Sortland  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle de Swarte joins Liv and Miranda to speak about her career and the changing UK comedy scene. Will SNL UK be the new vehicle for introducing up-and-coming talent to the mainstream?  Bad Bunny made history at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday and new super fans out of Miranda and Liv. For many, this was their introduction to the Puerto Rican star - but how did he get so big?  Get tickets to Michelle de Swarte’s comedy tour - The Afters → HERE  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: How to Mend: Motherhood and Its Ghosts by Iman MersalBetween the Covers liveMiranda:  The Muppet Show!  Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Assistant producer: Amalie Sortland  Executive Producer: Matt Russell Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HBO hit, Industry, is back on TV and more stressful than ever. The gritty financial thriller doesn’t pull its punches when it comes to showing the darker elements of British society. Liv and Miranda discuss what they think the show is about. Class? Capitalism? Race? A combination of all three, perhaps? Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are just a few of the artists who are taking touring to the next level. Long gone are the days of acts occupying a stadium for a night or two - now, tours appear to be closer to international residencies. And you need to take out a loan to buy tickets. What’s happened? Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: Sirât (film) My Father’s shadow Miranda:  Zine Age Kicks (book) by James Brown Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) published a full page ad in the Wall Street Journal, apologising for his antisemitic behaviour and hate speech. He said that a late diagnosis of frontal lobe damage following a car crash and bipolar disorder was to blame.  But can Kanye uncancel himself?  And, hit show Bridgerton is back! What will the ton be wearing this season? We get all the details from the show’s costume designers John Glasser and Dougie Hawke. Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: Brogan Bertie (artist)  Tickets to The Observer Book Club HERE Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The internet and group chats across the country were on fire on Monday night with the news that Brooklyn Beckham had finally addressed rumours of a rift with his famous parents. We give you TLDR on everything that happened, Brooklyn’s claims and discuss the PR approach the Beckhams may be using.  Before Brooklyn’s Instagram story, the only thing the internet was talking about was the viral hit TV show Heated Rivalry. How did a small, indy show become the most talked about series of the year? And we hear from artist Lindsey Mendick, who is a part of the team behind Off Season, a pop-up art festival in Margate.  More details on Off Season HERE Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: No Other Choice (film) To Whom This May Concern - Jill Scott  Miranda:  Hamilton The Self Help Podcast  Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are baaaccck!  This week we talk to Chloe Hadjimatheou, the Observer journalist behind the viral investigation into the Salt Path. She dishes on all the behind the scenes details of her new podcast series - The Walkers: The Real Salt Path. Observer subscribers can listen to all episodes HERE.  Award season is in full swing and we have noticed a trend … a lot of the top film nominees are about dads. One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, even Marty Supreme! We speak to the Observer’s Olivia Ovenden and ask why is Hollywood so obsessed with putting fathers on film?  Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: Deborah Levy - Cost of Living, Hot Milk and ‘Reality was so dull. Bowie gave us glitter’ (for The Observer)Joy Gregory’s Catching Flies with Honey exhibitionKerry James Marshall’s The Histories exhibition Miranda:  Peaches' new album - No Lube So Rude (coming soon)  More details on everything we chatted about in this episode!  Read Chloe Hadjimatheou’s Salt Path Investigation HERE  Raynor Winn’s response to the Observer’s investigation HERE Read Olivia's article: How daddy issues took over this year’s Oscars race HERE Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favourite cultural commentators Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer are (almost) back for a brand new season of the We Have Notes Podcast.  That means new episodes every week from Wednesday 14th January onwards. Make sure to follow the feed so you don't miss the first episode of season 2! Until then… Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miranda and Liv hear from the queen of the year: the one and only… Lily Allen! We went mad for KPOP Demon Hunters, Adolescence and Kendrick Lamar’s bootcut jeans at the Super Bowl. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial dominated headlines and the new documentary - Sean Combs: The Reckoning went viral.  Listen to Part One of 2025 Wrapped HERE You can read Eva Wiseman’s interview with Lily Allen HERE Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year has delivered a string of surreal pop-culture moments: Katy Perry in space, Katy Perry going official with former Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, the jumbotron affair at the Coldplay concert, the Louvre heist, the rise of Labubus and JoJo Siwa’s unlikely romance with Love Island’s Chris Hughes. Liv and Miranda discuss their favourite moments of the year as well as those things they’d like to leave behind.  Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE  Liv and Miranda’s 2025 highlights  Liv: Hard Truths (film)A Real Pain (film)One of Those Days (film) Pillion (film) Such Brave Girls (TV) Mo (TV) Kehlani (singer) Sasha Keable (singer)  Miranda:  Fela Kuti: Fear No Man (Podcast) Pipeline Left to Die (podcast) Hamlet Hail to Thief (theatre)  More details on everything we chatted about in this episode!  Read Chloe Hadjimatheou’s Salt Path Investigation HERE  Raynor Winn’s response to the Observer’s investigation HERE Miranda’s Hamlet Hail to Thief review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes and predictions for 2026!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok [email protected] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.