Watchtower Podcasts

Say Less Ep. 13 | Eurovision, The Handmaid's Tale and more

Sun, 16 May 2021 13:24:10 GMT

After a brief absence, Say Less returns for a BIRTHDAY special!! To celebrate a quarter-century of life, Mihir gets to enjoy Eurovision! Meanwhile, Aaron reviews big things fighting each other while this week's Wildcard might just be Michael Bay's magnum opus.

Aaron's pick: Eurovision

Mihir's picks: The Handmaid's Tale; Poppy

Wildcard pick: Michael Bay's The Rock (chosen by Brandon Wong Caraccioli)

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Say Less Ep. 12 | Godzilla Vs Kong, Promising Young Woman and more

Sun, 02 May 2021 14:24:04 GMT

The Wildcards only get wilder as Aaron and Mihir are assigned an Iggy Azalea song this week - such fun! Join them as they discuss the cinematic merits of big things fighting each other, the wonders of Carey Mulligan, plus Mihir gives his thoughts on an indie artist he actually likes!

Aaron's picks: Promising Young Woman; Machine Gun by Jimi Hendrix

Mihir's picks: Godzilla Vs Kong; Maybe I'm A Lion

Wildcard pick: Sip It by Iggy Azalea (chosen by Jordan Maher)

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Say Less Ep. 11 | Grimes, The Japanese House and more

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:00:17 GMT

This week's episode features the most undoubtedly left-field Wildcard we've had on Say Less. Join Aaron and Mihir as they discuss the legend of Tararre and pop music's final frontier spearheaded by Grimes, before looking at the most unique Wildcard so far.

Aaron's picks: Beasts of the Southern Wild; The Japanese House

Mihir's picks: What Happened to Monday; Miss Anthropocene by Grimes

Wildcard picks: A Phu And His Wife; Doctor Jones by Aqua (chosen by Sam Speed)

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Say Less Ep. 10 | Wallows, Everybody Wants Some and more

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:00:17 GMT

If "80s city pop in Japanese" stirs your loins, then this episode is the one for you! It's big as Aaron and Mihir celebrate reaching double digit episodes with some top quality choices, including another Richard Linklater cult classic, plus they review last week's picks with a look into the wild wild ride of HBO's Euphoria.

Aaron's picks: Everybody Wants Some; Nothing Happens by Wallows

Mihir's picks: Sam O'Nella Academy; Give A Little Bit by Supertramp

Wildcard pick: Plastic Love by Mariya Takeuchi (chosen by Jayant Roy)

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Say Less Ep. 9 | Euphoria, I Weigh and more

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:17 GMT

This week's episode may have needed a second try at recording, but double the recordings equals double the fun! Aaron and Mihir discuss the disgrace of last week's Wildcard, while also diving into the wild world of Euphoria, PLUS an attempt is made to salvage this week's Wildcard.

Aaron's picks: Euphoria; Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83

Mihir's picks: The Princess Bride, 2Cellos

Guest pick: I Weigh (chosen by Mia Crawford)

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Say Less Ep. 8 | Snowpiercer, The Suburbs and more

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:28:55 GMT

Join Aaron and Mihir for this week's choices, plus a very special guest joins the boys to pick not one but TWO wildcards! Hear Aaron's opinions on Avicii's posthumous final album, plus Mihir is given a former Album of The Year.

Aaron's picks: The Edge of Democracy; The Suburbs by Arcade Fire

Mihir's picks: Snowpiercer; Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue

Guest picks: Sleeping Beauty; Kreatur der Nacht by Solomun, chosen by Jazmin Chong

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Say Less Ep. 7 | The Platform, Too Tired To Be Crazy and more

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:02:15 GMT

Join Aaron and Mihir for this week's picks and a very special guest joins the boys to present the wildcard! Hear Aaron's opinions on Logic's rapping style, plus Mihir discovers the evolving world of indie pop.

Aaron's picks: The Grand Budapest Hotel; It's Over by MarthaGunn

Mihir's picks: The Platform; Tim by Avicii

Guest pick: Too Tired To Be Crazy, chosen by Sophie Gabrielle

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Say Less Ep. 6 | Last Chance U: Basketball, Great Pretender and more

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:35:21 GMT

Join Aaron and Mihir for this week's set of picks + a special guest drops in to shake up the wildcard! Hear Aaron's thoughts on the controversial wildcard from last week, plus Mihir explains why Mitch Kramer is actually one of the heroes of "Dazed and Confused".

Aaron's picks: Last Chance U: Basketball; Boygenius

Mihir's picks: White Gold; Under Pressure by Logic

Guest pick: Great Pretender, chosen by Saujas Das

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Say Less Ep. 5 | The White Tiger, K/DA and more

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:15:51 GMT

Aaron Casanova and Mihir Kolhe are back with this week's picks, including a coming-of-age classic and some League of Legends chat plus a recap of last week, including how Mihir got his heart broken and put back together by Aaron's picks.

Aaron's picks: Dazed and Confused; London Grammar; iNerdSome

Mihir's picks: The White Tiger; K/DA; Compressed air

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Say Less Ep. 4 | Palm Springs, Calebcity and more

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:22:28 GMT

Join Aaron Casanova and Mihir Kolhe for this week's picks, including a Sundance darling and the finest that Britain's Got Talent has to offer, plus a recap of last week, including Mihir's thoughts on what you should order at Burger King.

Aaron's picks: Palm Springs; Psychic Reader by Bad Bad Hats; Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Mihir's picks: What Men Want; Only A Man by Donchez Dacres; Calebcity

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Say Less Ep. 3 | Spotlight, The Perfect Date and more

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:36:24 GMT

A new week means a new batch of recommendations. Join Aaron and Mihir for this week's choices, including a Best Picture winner and yet more Noah Centineo content, plus a recap of last week, including an unpacking of the Midge Ure fiasco.

Aaron's picks: Spotlight; Grace by Jeff Buckley; Burger King's Steakhouse Angus

Mihir's picks: The Perfect Date; Ghost Ship by Blur; Penn & Teller's Fool Us

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Say Less Ep. 2 | Love, Death & Robots, R.E.M. and more

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:24:36 GMT

A new week means a new batch of recommendations. Join Aaron and Mihir for this week's fresh set of picks, including a Taika Waititi classic and a hit Netflix anthology, plus a recap of last week, including To All The Boys Part Three.

Aaron's picks: What We Do In The Shadows (the movie); Out of Time by R.E.M.; Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend: Dave Grohl

Mihir's picks: Person Of Interest; The Man Who Sold The World by Midge Ure; Love, Death & Robots

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2 A.M Talks | Growing Up in Hong Kong

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:35:25 GMT

Sometimes, the best conversations happen when the world is quiet. In this new series by the Watchtower Media Network, Anoushka Bariyar and Anuksha Denny explore their experiences of growing up in Hong Kong as international students.

Hosts: Anoushka Bariyar, Anuksha Denny

Bariyar Rants Ep. 1 | The Hype Of TikTok with Anoushka Bariyar

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:00:18 GMT

The first in a new series of podcasts by Anoushka Bariyar; 'Bariyar Rants' is an expression of the difficulties faced by the young adults of this world. This first episode dives into the mega social media app TikTok and it's influence on social culture.

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"I Like It When You Sleep..." | Vintages Ep. 1

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:01:41 GMT

“Vintages” is the music podcast with a soupy twist. Join Aaron Casanova to enjoy some fine alcohol along with some fine albums, because what better way to take in a masterpiece than with a nice cold one by your side?

Episode One unpacks the 1975’s sophomore album, "I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It" with special guest Isabel Veninga.

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Jonas Brothers | Hate Listening with Mihir Kolhe

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:16 GMT

Ever been embarrassed by what you're listening to but can't bring yourself to turn it off? Join Mihir Kolhe as he dives into the phenomenon of "Hate Listening" for the songs, artists and genres we all hate to love.

The first episode is all about the Jonas Brothers - and we all have a special relationship with their music. You may get up and bop to their songs but at some point we've all thought as we've grown up: are the Jonas Brothers any good?

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Intro music credited to:

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Say Less Ep. 1 | To All The Boys 3, Parks and Recreation and more

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:53:04 GMT

Ever asked someone to "tell you more"? "Say Less" is for the things in life that need no further introduction. Join Aaron Casanova and Mihir Kolhe as they recommend each other something to watch, something to listen to, and a wildcard with a fresh set of picks each week.

Aaron's picks: To All The Boys: Always and Forever; Love Story (Taylor's Version); Handforth parish council meeting

Mihir's picks: Space Sweepers; Ghost; Parks and Recreation

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"I Hate Men" | Forward Thinking Ep. 1

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:43:57 GMT

Episode One of "Forward Thinking" details the ideas presented by Pauline Harmange in her first book "I Hate Men". There's much more to the book than the title might suggest and it helps readers, specifically women, reflect on their role in society.

(2:43) Misandry (4:13) Societal Expectations for Men (6:10) Accepting Misandry (7:55) Misandry vs Misogyny (12:46) Boy vs Girl Socialisation (16:00) The Mediocrity of Men (17:00) The Heterosexual Trap (20:07) Sorority (21:29) The Importance of Gathering (23:03) Commentary

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"Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" | Sultans of Sing Ep. 1

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:25:56 GMT

Arctic Monkeys' seminal debut album was released 15 years ago today. In the first episode of "Sultans of Sing", Aaron Casanova and Gloria van Ditmar take a deep dive into the making of one of the most important records in British history.

Find out how "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" set up the careers of a group of lads from Sheffield who would become the UK's biggest rock band, how the album continued the legacy of British music, and its global impact as a cornerstone of British culture.

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