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In this episode we break down Liam's AWESOME new EP song-by-song: First Time, Home With You, Depend On It, and Slow! We talk about how each of them sound, the instruments used on them, Liam's BEAUTIFUL FALSETTO, and much much more. We finally have a BALLAD from Liam and it is glorious <3 Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW LUCIA: twitter // @LuciaOberste instagram // @lucciaoh & @frolicdogtraining

This episode is all about LIAM! We talk about his new EP: First Time! When will his album be released? Are these the songs that feel "from another age"? What are our favorite songs? Which songs sound like One Direction songs? Did Liam write on any of the songs on his EP? Is there a central theme to this EP? GET EXCITED!!! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW LUCIA: twitter // @LuciaOberste instagram // @lucciaoh & @frolicdogtraining

SUITS GLORIOUS SUITS!!!! This is a big fashion episode where we go through all our favorite suits from Harry Styles: Live on Tour. We talk fan favorites, best suits for the stage, and our favorite designers. We also discuss how Harry's fashion will progress in the next Harry era (Hera if you will). Will he continue the suit trend? Try out more jumpsuits? Go topless like some of his musical inspirations? Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW LUCIA: twitter // @LuciaOberste instagram // @lucciaoh & @frolicdogtraining

Get ready for an inside look into Talk Direction (and by that I mean we chat about upcoming episode plans, specifically HALLOWEEN….we know we are three months early). This is honestly just a really chatty and chill episode. We talk about our upcoming travel plans and Caitlin’s dissertation (which is almost done yay!). We also discuss Lucia’s recent Niall Horan concert which was AMAZING!!! Best songs live, 1D covers, and outdoor venues! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! 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 we discuss a whole bunch of news stories: Harry is amongst billionaires at a Google “summer camp” discussing technology, fashion, and how to make the world better, Niall has a new song Finally Free which sounds very 1D-esque, and LOUIS IS A JUDGE ON X FACTOR! There is so much to discuss here: How did Harry get invited to such an exclusive event? Does Finally Free reflect the style of Niall’s next album? What will Louis’ judging technique be? Will he invite any of the boys to guest judge with in on X Factor? What does this mean for his album release? I also talk about my experience going to the X Factor auditions and watching Louis in action! This week on Talk Direction Down Low we discuss Zayn’s new song Sour Diesel, the music video that goes along with it, his upcoming song with Timbaland, and 8 YEARS OF 1D! What would we be like as people if we never stumbled upon the boys and their music? (we literally don’t know and thinking about it hurts)---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

Get ready for an EMOTIONAL episode where we reflect back on Harry Styles: Live on Tour! We talk about Lucia’s concert experience in San Jose, “Tina, she’s gay!”, the fandom watching the last show together around the world, and how much has changed over the past year. We also look forward to how we will survive the Hrought ™ and what there is to look forward to from Harry in the coming months: tour documentaries, a possible EP with studio versions of Anna and Medicine, and potential upcoming acting roles! Kissy xx Talk Direction Down Low: Want an extra 30 minutes of podcasting fun? 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

On this episode we begin with an in depth discussion on Harry Styles’ Gucci ad campaign: what pieces would we want if we could afford them, will Harry design a clothing line, and what is the significance of the CHICKEN??? The main discussion is just a bunch of FUN GAMES (hence the title)! We try out a new game called MA1DLIBS (this is basically madlibs, but there is a silent 1 because 1d). We take old articles about 1d and 1d songs blank out random words, then we replace them with our own without context. The results were very very silly! We bring back an old favorite: 1D as… this time for Riverdale characters. Finally, we play 2 truths, 1 lie 1d opinion edition and things get heated! Talk Direction Down Low: This week on patreon we discuss fanfic tropes, characterization, and separating characters from real people. I have also put up some bonus audio of 1d management talk that got cut from this episode! 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

Join Caitlin and Lucia for a very FEMINIST episode all about Harry Styles' song CAROLINA! We talk about the history of the phrase "Good Girl" and how it has been harmful in both pop music and culture. Listen as we try to come up with new lyrics that avoid the misogynistic downfalls of the phrase "good girl" but still honor the upbeat music in Carolina. We LOVED the verses in Carolina and talk about how dynamic they are in terms of creating an interesting female character who is multidimensional. Finally, we analyze the Beatles-esque music that makes us want to get up and DANCE! This episode is FULL of musical clips to guide you through the discussion so get ready for an in-depth lyrical and musical analysis! Talk Direction Down Low: we discuss what Harry can do while writing his 2nd album to avoid some of the sexist topics in his first album. Who should be on his writing team? What topics do we want to see him cover? 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 episode is for all you Niall fans! We talk about Niall performing Slow Hands with Taylor Swift, the recent Niall and Rose charity golf event, and his ICONIC song On My Own! This relatable banger is FABULOUS and we discuss the ins and outs of wanting to spend time with yourself. We talk about how On My Own relates to romantic relationships, friendships, and Niall’s experience as a solo artist! Quick disclaimer: This episode is out of order because I haven’t had time to edit the previous two episodes as they are more complicated in terms of editing. I wanted to get an episode out as soon as possible so that is why my numbers are all messed up! The Carolina and Games episodes will be out soon! Talk Direction Down Low: we talk about Zayn’s solo career, his new music, and the slightly strange GQ magazine interview that was just released! 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 STEF: twitter // @neveryourgirl

This episode is all about Meet Me in the Hallway, the opening track off of Harry Styles' debut album. Listen along as we discuss: -Harry using his voice and harmonies to make that echoey, underwater sound throughout the song -what the "hallway" signifies -all the heavenly strings that make you feel surrounded -what the hell an omnichord is and why it MAKES this song!(harry is the one who played it) -who the thieves are that harry has started running with -what similarities we hear between Sign of the Times, Two Ghosts, and Meet Me in the Hallway Get excited because I inserted a TON of clips so that you hear exactly what we are talking about!! Talk Direction Down Low: we continue our fanfiction discussion and talk about Zayn's new song Entertainer and the music video! 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's main discussion is all about ANNA! Who is Anna? Is Anna even a person? Is Anna an emotion? Is she a place? We don't know. Was the music inspired by the Rugrats theme song? Is Anna about the fan/artist relationship? Why is the song so CATCHY! Will we ever get a studio version? During the news segment, we also talk: Harry's new TV show, Liam's album release date (September 14th!!!), and Louis' award presentation at the NHS Heroes Awards. On Talk Direction Down Low: We talk Niall's tour -- setlist, song covers, stage design, live vs. studio, and MORE! You can find this on patreon.com/talkdirection Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com talkdirection@gmail.com twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection

This is our LIVE album listen! We listen live to Harry's debut album and make commentary throughout. Hit play at the same time as us so you can listen and hear our comments as they happen! We also celebrated Harry's 1 year album anniversary by reminiscing about the album release and talking about how our perspective on his album has grown and changed over the course of the year. Make sure you listen to all of that on episode 134! On Talk Direction Down Low this week we rank Harry’s songs from FAVORITE to LEAST FAVORITE (but still incredible!) and we talk about FANFICTION! 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

Happy one year anniversary of Harry Styles’ DEBUT ALBUM! In this episode we reminsce about the album. What were our initial reactions? How have our opinions on the songs changed? Where will Harry go next? We discuss everything from favorite songs, to duck sounds, to best lyrics. Make sure to listen to our LIVE ALBUM LISTENING BONUS EPISODE as well, so you can listen to the album live as we do and hear ALL our comments! On Talk Direction Down Low this week we rank Harry’s songs from FAVORITE to LEAST FAVORITE (but still incredible!) and we talk about FANFICTION! 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

Keisha joins me this week to talk about a mix of different things! First we break down Liam's music video ft. J Balvin for his new song Familiar: -the amazingly talented dancers -Liam's groovy dance moves -what do we think of Liam going topless -we order the boys from most to least likely to go topless in a music video Next, we discuss Liam's emotional interview with Legend: -his deep chats with Louis Tomlinson -how Liam has changed and grown since 1D -how fatherhood affected him -will he take up acting? what movie genre should he pursue? Finally, we talk about Harry becoming an executive producer on Ben Winston's new show: -how much will Harry actually be involved? -how much will the characters reflect real life? -will Harry use this as an opportunity to learn more about film? On Talk Direction Down Low this week we talk about Harry's Tour Documentary, Niall's livestreamed concert, and Niall writing his 2nd album! 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

On this episode we discuss a WHOLE BUNCH of great things! Firstly, we talk about how amazing it is that Niall discussed his mental health recently and his journey with mild OCD. Next we break down both Liam and Zayn’s NEW SONGS: FAMILIAR and LET ME! Why is it so cool that Liam is collaborating with J Balvin? Will Liam do a ballad next? Will Zayn’s second album be very romantic like Let Me? What are the best lovey, cheesy lyrics? On TDDL this week we discuss: Harry Styles 2nd album and whether or not he will/should change up his style! Will he try to make singles that will do well on radio?