Olivia Dean, Lola Young and RAYE, the BRIT schoolers taking over UK music

The year of Zendaya

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 [http://instagram.com/msmirandasawyer/]  Liv Little on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/livslittle/]  @WeHaveNotes_Pod [https://www.instagram.com/wehavenotes_pod/] on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wehavenotes_pod] on TikTok wehavenotes@observer.co.uk [wehavenotes@observer.co.uk] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Guest: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer [https://observer.co.uk/] today and get access to: * Our podcasts before anyone else * A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week * Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword * Recipes for every occasion * Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

SNL UK has arrived and BTS are back!

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 [https://www.instagram.com/wehavenotes_pod/] on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wehavenotes_pod] on TikTok wehavenotes@observer.co.uk [wehavenotes@observer.co.uk] via email  Watch more on YouTube - HERE  [https://www.youtube.com/@WeHaveNotesPod] Hosts: Miranda Sawyer  Guest: Gráinne Maguire and Jo Elvin  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer [https://observer.co.uk/] today and get access to: * Our podcasts before anyone else * A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week * Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword * Recipes for every occasion * Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why are we all obsessed with Louis Theroux?

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 [https://www.instagram.com/wehavenotes_pod/] on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wehavenotes_pod] on TikTok wehavenotes@observer.co.uk [wehavenotes@observer.co.uk] via email  Watch more on YouTube - HERE  [https://www.youtube.com/@WeHaveNotesPod] 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  [https://observer.co.uk/search?tags=on-my-radar] Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett  Subscribe to The Observer [https://observer.co.uk/] today and get access to: * Our podcasts before anyone else * A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week * Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword * Recipes for every occasion * Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Will Michael B Jordan or Timothée Chalamet win the Oscar?

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  [https://www.youtube.com/@WeHaveNotesPod] Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Liv: Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026 [https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/deutsche-borse-photography-foundation-prize-2026] Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  [https://observer.co.uk/search?tags=on-my-radar] Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod [https://www.instagram.com/wehavenotes_pod/] on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wehavenotes_pod] on TikTok wehavenotes@observer.co.uk [wehavenotes@observer.co.uk] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Guest: Leila Latif  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer [https://observer.co.uk/] today and get access to: * Our podcasts before anyone else * A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week * Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword * Recipes for every occasion * Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Olivia Dean, Lola Young and RAYE, the BRIT schoolers taking over UK music

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  [https://observer.co.uk/search?tags=on-my-radar] Watch more on YouTube - HERE [https://www.youtube.com/@WeHaveNotesPod] Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod [https://www.instagram.com/wehavenotes_pod/] on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wehavenotes_pod] on TikTok wehavenotes@observer.co.uk [wehavenotes@observer.co.uk] via email  Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little  Producer: Casey Magloire  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer [https://observer.co.uk/] today and get access to: * Our podcasts before anyone else * A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week * Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword * Recipes for every occasion * Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.