Talk Direction: The 1D (& Harry Styles) Podcast / SIGN OF THE TIMES / Ever Since New York / Sweet Creature / Kiwi / One Direction / Niall Horan / This Town / Harry Styles / Liam Payne / Zayn Malik / Louis Tomlinson / Just Hold On

I recorded this episode LIVE! You can watch the live video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/_oUO7NAUNOI I talked all about my experience going to three of Harry Styles' concerts: Birmingham, London night 1, and London night 2. What was it like to TOUCH HARRY STYLES (and Mitch!)? How were Medicine and Anna live? Is buying a PIT TICKET worth the money (absolutely)? What did I wear? What was in my purse? And more! Thank you to everyone who joined me live and left brilliant comments! Want more podcast content? Check out our Patreon! Where I upload videos, extra 30 minutes of the podcast, & more! Thank you for your support! <3 Patreon.com/talkdirection Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Visit our Patreon for BONUS content! Patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

This is part 2 of our Medicine discussion! Make sure to check out part 1 on episode 129 where we discuss the themes of queerness and feminism in Medicine! Lucia is back on this episode for an in-depth lyrical analysis where we discuss: -what is the actual "medicine" Harry sings about -how the music compliments the lyrics -Harry's falsetto OMG! -why representation is so important in music -Harry's love for "la la la" -the way the lyrics are both SUPER SEXY and SUPER FEMINIST -what the HECK the hidden lyric is after the 2nd time Harry sings "and when I sleep I'm going to dream of how you..."???????? -will we ever get a studio version -potential music videos and radio singles On Talk Direction Down Low this week we talk about Louis' tour: predictions, when his album is coming, etc. PLUS we talk about queerness in the 1D fandom and why lots of queer people fell in love with 1D! You can find this on patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW LUCIA: twitter // @LuciaOberste instagram // @lucciaoh & @frolicdogtraining

This week I am joined by special guest Lucia to talk ALL about Harry's newest unreleased song Medicine! We ended up talking for over 4 hours so this episode has been broken into two parts. In this first part we talk about: -listener reactions to Medicine -why Medicine is so popular -in what ways Medicine is a feminist song -how it compares to Kiwi and Only Angel -where would it have fit on Harry's album -how amazing and important it is to have a queer song! -the importance of a song that is sex positive and queer sex positive! and much much more!! -how empowering it is to sing this song for so many people Next episode will be the other half of our discussion where we do an in-depth lyrical analysis and go through the lyrics a line at a time, so make sure to listen to the next episode too! On Talk Direction Down Low this week we talk about Louis' tour: predictions, when his album is coming, etc. PLUS we talk about queerness in the 1D fandom and why lots of queer people fell in love with 1D! You can find this on patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW LUCIA: twitter // @LuciaOberste instagram // @lucciaoh & @frolicdogtraining

We talk about EVERY detail of Harry's new tour! -the incredible stage design, lights, disco ball, b stage, catwalk, etc. -his FASHION OMG, every outfit has been amazing -the setlist, Only Angel starts the show #blessed -unreleased songs MEDICINE and ANNA Keisha joins me for this in-depth discussion and is AMAZING as per usual! On Talk Direction Down Low this week we talk about Harry's NEW MERCH: Kiwi sweatshirt, Polaroid booklet, etc. You can check out the discussion at Patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW KEISHA: @harryascowz @keisha_pl

Get ready for an episode CHOCK FULL of fun things!! I talk about Harry’s Gucci campaign (& most importantly him holding a chicken), King Princess’s song 1950, & Dunkirk at the Oscars (Harry sadly did not attend). I also dive into Niall’s On the Loose music video and how it made his vision for the song come to life. Liam’s Gucci-fanny-pack-and-a-sleeveless-hoodie look is analyzed and I read all of your oPiNiOnS on the look! Plus I talk about a potential Zayn book of poetry, get excited about the song lyrics Louis has recently tweeted and I talk about potential themes for his album! On Talk Direction Down Low this week I will be answering the question: Could you have a normal friendship with your favorite celebrity if given the time? You can check out the discussion at Patreon.com/talkdirection Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Visit our Patreon for BONUS content! Patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

This week's episode is a GREAT one! Welcome to the show Martha and Steph! These two have been long time listeners. We talk about their One Direction story and they talk in detail about their Niall concert they went to together (get ready to be super jealous!). For the main discussion we talk Niall's song Flicker--light symbolism, emotional depth, and comparisons to Harry's album! Martha and Steph are truly FABulous and offer so many new opinions and perspectives on Niall's music. On TDDL this week, we have a FEMINIST discussion about being a fan over the age of 30 and fandom stereotypes in general. Martha and Steph talk so intelligently and passionately! I highly recommend you check out our discussion at Patreon.com/talkdirection Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Visit our Patreon for BONUS content! Patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

This week is a NIALL WEEK! We continue with our Back to You segment answering YOUR emails and then it’s all song discussion. I dissect Paper Houses in depth and add in sound clips so you can hear all the details I am talking about. I go through the song from top to bottom: what is my favorite lyric, how does Niall’s voice add to the tone of the song, and what the paper house actually is. Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Visit our Patreon for BONUS content! Patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

Get ready for a vampire-full, werewolf-plenty episode! This week we do a fun mashup of the Twilight universe and the 1D universe. We discuss who each 1D member would be in the Twilight universe, what their super vampire power would be, and whether they would be Team Jacob or Team Edward!! We also do some silly Would You Rathers! If you loved Twilight, you’ll love this episode! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Visit our Patreon for BONUS content! Patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

Get ready for one of the most COOL song discussions EVER (at least in my humble opinion!). This episode is the long awaited From the Dining Table song discussion and I break down EVERYTHING! I discuss Harry’s vulnerable songwriting and the intimate production on the song that helps these lyrics come alive. It honestly feels like you are right there in the room with him. To point out all the nuances I am talking about, I inserted clips from FTDT as well as from Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and Where Do Broken Hearts Go -- Listen to find out why! At the beginning of the episode I also bring back out Back to You segment where I respond to YOUR emails!! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Visit our Patreon for BONUS content! Patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

On this week’s episode we talk about a mixture of a whole bunch of 1D related things! First we get to the news! What was Zayn’s new year’s tweet all about? Is it a code for new music? We also discuss Liam and Rita’s new song for the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack, For You. The main discussion is all GAMES! We play our own version of the game Loaded Questions and we try out a new game called Google that Sh*t, inspired by some of our favorite podcasters over at #Millennial podcast! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

WOW! We are already at the end of 2017! On this episode we recap the top 10 (ok let's be honest it was a top 12 because we couldn't narrow it down) things that happened in 2017 for the 1D boys! We also play some fun holiday themed 1D as... (types of snow and holiday treats)! We wrap up the show with the 1D version of the 12 Days of Christmas and the Mariah Carry classic All I Want For Christmas is You -- prepare yourself for our lovely voices!! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

We're back with another GREAT episode!! This week we talk about Harry at the VS Fashion Show, Harry hosting the Late Late Show at the last minute, and Louis on XFactor (I SAW HIM LIVE AND IT WAS AMAZING). The main discussion is all about Louis incredible new single Miss You! We freaking LOVE it so much! We talk Louis' accent, the personal lyrics, and of course the music video! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

This week we have another special guest!! This time Amanda joins me to discuss all the award show news and to delve into Liam's Bedroom Floor. We talk about Niall's appearance at the AMAs and that WONDERFUL picture of him and Shawn Mendes! We praise Harry's purple, paisley suit which he donned at the ARIAs and take about his Kiwi performance. For the main discussion we go through Liam's new single, Bedroom Floor--the satisfying cellphone ringing noises, the lyrics, and of course Bella Thorne in the music video! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

OMG we have a special guest on today!! It's the WONDERFUL Keisha! We talk about the VS fashion show (but recorded before it happened) and Louis' new song Miss You (he also sang Little Black Dress and wowowowowow it was beautiful!). Our main discussion is all about On the Loose--the live version vs. the studio, those Liam-like falsetto notes, and a potential music video! Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

We finalllllyyyyy discuss the EPIC song that is Kiwi! The music video could not have been more perfect--Literally when Harry opened that door with the puppy in hand! Was there a deeper meaning to the video? We break down Kiwi lyrically and musically--of course with our feminist lenses on! We also intro the show with new Patreon levels which can be found on Patreon.com/talkdirection and some show announcements. We discuss Black Lives Matter and the recent fandom/Harry Styles news regarding BLM. Please write in with your thoughts. Make sure to get your 30 day free audiobook trial at audibletrial.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection