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We are back for a catch up episode! We talk about everything that has happened in the 1D (mostly Harry) world for the past 6 months: -Love on Tour Concerts (we went to the Vegas shows together and Caitlin went to 2 MSG shows including Harryween) -Pleasing, Harry's new company -Don't Worry Darling teaser trailer

Cherry Song Discussion! We delve into the lyrics (french voice memo included), the lovely instrumental, and all the harmonies. We break down the emotions of the song and how well the sound production portrays them. Lucia plays clips from the Tiny Desk Concert version and it is lovely. Plus in the beginning we make some announcements about Talk Direction going forward. We are going to be pausing the Patreon for now and recording with less pressure and less frequency. Listen for more details!

This week we talk about Niall's NEW SONG with Anne-Marie, "Our Song" Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us! [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Two Episodes in one day! On this episode we talk about: -Mermaid Harry - unseen SNL photoshoot pictures were released and he looks GLORIOUS -The Gucci campaign dropped - Harry looks fab in a faux fur coat -Niall has invested in a clothing company called Gym+Coffee -My Policeman filming updates! (we recorded this before all the new Harry on set pictures/videos came out but we will talk about them soon!) Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we watch Liam's BAFTAs holographic performance, 2022 Oscar nomination predictions (ie Don't Worry Darling is predicted to be nominated for multiple categories), and we play our 1D version of Elle Magazine's Song Association game and a guess the song from the first line game! Get in touch with us! [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This episode was supposed to come out about a month ago so some of the stories are a bit out of date, BUT if you would like to see what we guessed correctly in terms of My Policeman filming and Harry's latest Gucci campaign then stick around! We also delve into the cryptic messages Louis has been posting on Twitter about a potential documentary coming out later this year! Plus we speculate about Niall's upcoming song collab with Anne-Marie! Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us! [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we talk about Niall's STUNNING Guinness performance, Zayn's new collab with Ingrid Michaelson, and a bunch of JUICY Zayn interviews!!! For our Black Lives Matter segment we talk about a tik tok series by James_Tree on the racist origins of some common words & phrases. Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we did a Harry Styles quiz from a magazine Lucia found at target! Get in touch with us! [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

TREAT PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS SONG DISCUSSION IS HERE! Whew, this was quite an episode! We get DEEP in our discussion of all the possible meanings of this song, this was definitely one of our fave episodes to record! CW: some mention of suicide. Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! We discuss the Treat People With Kindness music video, the rumored Harry Styles/Niall Horan hike, Louis' upcoming management company, and Zayn calling out the Grammys for racism. Upcoming we will break down a new Harry magazine with silly 1D interviews and go through some listener feedback. Get in touch with us! [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

It is GRAMMYS WEEK here on Talk Direction and Oh My God was it exciting! Harry Styles is the first member of One Direction to attend, perform at, and WIN at the Grammys. There was SO much to discuss: -Harry wore three different Gucci looks over the course of the night, all topped with colorful boas. Most notably, his performance look was a leather suit, no top, and green boa. -Harry opened the Grammys with a sultry version of Watermelon Sugar, arranged by singer/songwriter/producer Dev Hynes (aka Blood Orange). We are obsessed and NEED Harry to work with Hynes more going forward. -Side Note: Sarah Jones, Harry?s drummer, smashed it on the drums in a full leather suit (gloves included) while very much pregnant! -Harry?s performance pod included HAIM, Black Pumas, and Billie Eilish, all of whom watched each other perform. -Harry won Best Pop Solo Performance for Watermelon Sugar and looked completely shocked. First of many to come in our opinions! -Finally we discuss the #Haylor (Harry & Taylor) and #Hizzo (Harry & Lizzo) moments of the night. Both Taylor and Lizzo looked FABULOUS and their support for Harry was truly lovely. Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! We discuss the Treat People With Kindness music video, the rumored Harry Styles/Niall Horan hike, Louis' upcoming management company, and Zayn calling out the Grammys for racism. Upcoming we will break down a new Harry magazine with silly 1D interviews and go through some listener feedback. Get in touch with us! [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Harry Styles is confirmed to star alongside Emma Corrin in a movie based on My Policeman, a story about a married man who falls in love with another man during the 1950s. The book is told from the wife?s perspective and deals with love, marriage, and the homophobia of the time. We talk about the importance of queer people telling queer stores and dig into the directing/producing history of the team telling this story (big thanks to Stef for this one!). We also have fun looking at behind the scenes photos for Don?t Worry Darling, the movie Harry is just wrapping filming for, starring Florence Pugh and directed by Olivia Wilde. Neither of us have read the script yet so we make guesses as to what the blood stains mean on Florence's dress, why Harry?s head has fake blood, where Harry?s tattoos went and how long it took them to cover with makeup, why Harry is wearing a floral apron, and whether or not there is a time jump in the movie based on one picture where their outfits seem to look like something one may see today. We also talk about Olivia Wilde?s interview/conversation with director of Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell, for Variety. Wilde talks about her approach to directing and the emphasis she puts on creating a comfortable, non-hierarchical, warm environment for all crew and actors on her sets. She seems like a damn good person and an awesome director! Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we discuss Zayn's Coors dream commercial and live watch the commercial ourselves. We also listen to the live demo that Louis released of Walls. Harry, Lucia, and I all had birthdays so we discuss quarantine birthdays and then I ask a bunch of random questions including: Whose album will we get next?, Which of the boy's solo albums should Niall cover?, and Will Harry have more fruit songs in the future? Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Zayn's new album, Nobody Is Listening, is out! This week we discuss our thoughts on the album as a whole and go track by track and talk about our favorite lyrics, vocals, and musical bits! Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about Taylor Swift's "Evermore" Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Happy New Year! We are back with a full episode! We discuss: -Zayn's album announcement: Nobody is Listening. We try to guess what the title means. Will there be political/social justice songs on the album? -Zayn's new single, VIBEZ, and the music video. What do the stage and wooden props symbolize? -THE ROBE! How could we not talk about Harry's first 2021 'fit? He looks dashing as per usual. -The Treat People With Kindness music video featuring the wonderful Phoebe Waller Bridge. Harry and Phoebe knocked our socks off with their lovely dance moves! Check out Talk Direction Down Low (TDDL) on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we recap the TOP 10 Things that happened with the boys in 2020: tour cancelations, the Falling music video, livestreams and MORE! We also delve into Harry's Jingle Bell Ball performance with LVIE TRUMPET & talk about potential album releases and tours in 2021. Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Join us for the last episode of this godforsaken year! We discuss Louis' INCREDIBLE live show & his new song Copy Of A Copy Of A Copy! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we chat about our Christmas plans! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Harry Styles is the first man to be the solo cover star of Vogue USA! This episode we delve into Harry's Vogue photoshoot and interview: -What does it mean that Harry is wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue? Is it a big deal? How can we honor the work that queer femmes have been doing to queer fashion for decades while also recognizing how impactful this cover has been? -What are our favorite looks from the Vogue shoot? Those Bode pants were GORGEOUS and Harry's skirt collection is EVERYTHING! -Why did Harry choose to go swimming in a cold pond for his Vogue interview? -What has Harry been up to in quarantine? -How come we don't get to go to fancy events where we can wear dresses a la Gemma Styles, Harry's sister, pictured with him in Vogue? Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we do a fanfic bookclub, discuss Louis' upcoming livestream show, and play the new game "This or That". Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

It is a VERY HARRY episode today! For news we discuss: -Harry?s involvement in a new concert arena in Manchester -Harry performing at Jingle Ball this year (Will we get another Christmas song cover?) -Harry starting to film Don?t Worry Darling alongside Florence Pugh -Country singer Cam?s new song Changes written by Harry (and featuring Harold?s lovely whistling!) For the main episode we break down Harry?s new music video for his single GOLDEN: -Harry dancing and smiling is the BEST -This music video is just pure joy -Harry?s fashion is ON POINT (as per usual thanks to stylist Harry Lambert) -No one pulls off a yellow fisherman hat better than Harry -How does Harry run so fast for so long? -Who are the lucky people in the car who experienced Harry?s foot pop in person? Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we discuss Liam's new Christmas Song "Naughty List" and Zayn's new music video for his song "Better". We also have a new episode where we respond to listener feedback regarding Harry's potential role in the upcoming film adaptation of My Policeman and Taylor Swift's Folklore. Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Happy Halloween & Happy October Blue Moon! We have a surprise bonus episode for you today, we've compiled all of Caitlin's Halloween poems into one episode so you can listen to them all together! Enjoy!

Our Halloween episode of 2020! Join as for some Halloween themed "would you rather's", a truly wild ride of a vintage y/n story, Caitlin's annual Halloween poem, and a surprise quiz! Take the quiz for yourself and let us know what you got! https://www.buzzfeed.com/talkdirection/talk-directions-one-direction-halloween-quiz-2mu0as0nui?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharecopy Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we host our fanfic book club, Halloween edition! We read part of an AMAZING fun halloween themed fic this month. Next week on TDDL we'll have some Halloween mad libs and more fun! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

We have so much to discuss this week! We start with the news that Harry may be staring in an upcoming movie based on the book My Policeman. If the rumors are true, Harry will be playing a 1950s queer man torn between societal expectations and love. Listen to TDDL on our Patreon to hear more of our thoughts on this because there is a LOT to discuss. Then we delve into Sunflower Vol. 6 the wonderfully poetic, nostalgic, and funky song on Harry's album Fine Line. We ask: -Where are volumes 1-5? -What does the sunflower symbolize? -What musical inspirations can we hear? -Will he play this live on tour? Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk more about Harry's potential role in a film adaptation of My Policeman: Was the book written by a queer author? What does it mean to have more sad queer media? Will promo for the movie lead to annoying, invasive questions of the cast? Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we discuss the rumours that Zayn is going to be appearing in a movie, as well as the CONFIRMED news that Harry is going to be acting in a movie directed by Olivia Wilde called "Don't Worry Darling." We then delve into the LEAKED One Direction song "Half The World Away" and maybe get a little ruthless in our lyrical analysis.....Apologies for the audio quality of this episode! Lucia lost her audio and had to use out backup audio which isn't the best quality! If you are eligible PLEASE PLEASE make sure you are registered to VOTE and then make a plan to do it! Visit iwillvote.com and it will walk you through all the steps! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we INVESTIGATE the mystery of @VisitNorthPole Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Well it has been A MINUTE since we recorded! This week we recap the 1D 10 Year Anniversary website! We got new behind the scenes content for some ICONIC 1D music videos and some really interesting insight into the song-writing process of some old 1D classics. We also go through a Ten Things in 10 Years List of the biggest 1D news from each year 1D has been a band! We get very nostalgic, relive the pain of Zayn leaving the band, discuss the hiatus announcement and what we thought it meant back then, and much more! For our BLM segment, we discuss the Jacob Blake shooting, police brutality, and how to vote by mail in the upcoming presidential election (a vote for 3rd party is a vote for Trump!). We also talk about the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman and his impact on our current political and pop culture. Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about a potential Harry Styles x Megan Thee Stallion collaboration, the rumors that Harry was going to star alongside Brad Pitt in a movie about the trucking industry, and MORE! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we have a special guest joining us all the way from Canada! Steph & Lucia discuss Niall's beautiful song "Dress." Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week Lucia interviews Steph on her boyband knowledge! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW STEPH: @smalltalktattoo on twitter & instagram FOLLOW STEPH'S ART ACCOUNT: @designsbysaka on instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we talk about Liam's live stream concert & show, The LP Show! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about the 1D boys X Factor audition songs! We question what songs they would audition with now and how they would need to change their old audition songs to fit their current musical style! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

THE MUSTACHE was trending in the US over the past week and we discuss why! Harry Styles has grown a quarantine mustache and it is FAB! We discuss the history of mustaches and how they can be political statements, group identifiers (think cops & queer people), and both a way to present masculinity and turn masculinity on its head. We also talk about Niall picking up the ukulele during quarantine (potentially inspired by Julia Michaels) and what songs from Heartbreak Weather and Flicker we would like to hear played on the ukulele. Finally we talk about Gigi Hadid?s pregnancy update and how badass all pregnant people are for going through something so challenging during a pandemic. Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about the 1D boys X Factor audition songs! We question what songs they would audition with now and how they would need to change their old audition songs to fit their current musical style! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we talk about a whole bunch of stuff that has been happening lately with each of the 1D boys: -Harry Styles collaborated with Calm, the meditation app, and recorded a relaxing sleep story that you can now listen to! -Louis is no longer with Syco! What does this mean? -Niall Horan is featured on Ashe's new song, Moral of the Story. We talk about a cute interview they did together and a shirt they released -Liam is launching his "The LP Show" and we talk about what it might be -For our BLM segment we talk about a blues legend, Big Mama Thornton. Some of the articles we referenced: https://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/item/1098-the-thinning-of-big-mama https://timeline.com/lesbian-blues-harlem-secret-f3da10ec2334 http://andrejkoymasky.com/liv/fam/biot1/thornt01.html https://lgbt-history-archive.tumblr.com/post/154339474672/willie-mae-big-mama-thornton-december-11-1926 Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about the fake leaked One Direction track list that it turns out is not fake at all! Over the course of recording this tddl and going through each "fake" track we discovered EVIDENCE online that each track was a real thing. Some we have heard and some we probably never will! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we talk about a whole bunch of stuff that has been happening lately with each of the 1D boys: -Harry Styles collaborated with Calm, the meditation app, and recorded a relaxing sleep story that you can now listen to! (We recorded before it was released so we will let you know our thoughts on the story next week.) -You can now recreate the patchwork sweater Harry wore for his Today Show soundcheck right at home! The designer, JW Anderson has released a PDF with in-depth instructions on how to make your own. Send us pictures if you do! -Niall Horan is featured on Ashe's new song, Moral of the Story. We talk about its popularity on TikTok and the lyrics that Niall helped rewrite for the remixed version of the song. -It is Talk Direction's 5 year anniversary! We reflect on the past 5 years: the friendships we have made, how we have grown, and our favorite memories. We also discuss the future of Talk Direction and predict what we will be doing 5 years from now. -For our BLM segment we talk about he inspiring Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She was a queer, black woman who is considered the "godmother" of rock music! Learn more about her here: https://www.npr.org/2017/08/24/544226085/forebears-sister-rosetta-tharpe-the-godmother-of-rock-n-roll Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about Harry Styles and Ben Winston shopping in London (maybe for 1D reunion?), Watermelon Sugar soaring up the pop radio charts, and #LetTheMusicPlay, a petition to get the UK government to financially support the music industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. We reflect on why we both LOVE live music so much! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we are doing TWO song discussions in ONE! Heartbreak Weather and San Francisco feel like bookends to Niall's album and so we wanted to discuss them together and find all the connections! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we have "Lucia's garbage pile of questions" ;) Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Golden, golden, golden! This week we break down Harry Styles's song Golden, the album opener of his second album, Fine Line. We talk about the dreamy and sunshiney imagery in the versus and how the tingly music parallels these lyrics. We break down the song?s underlying message about the fear of losing your identity in a relationship and the deep loneliness after a breakup. Harry literally makes you read between the lines to see it: ?You?re so golden/I don?t want to be alone/You?re so golden.? We also discuss the possibility that Harry?s words are directed, not to a lover, but to a past or other self who is too scared to live freely and authentically. Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we do another fanfic book club! We get real honest so get ready :) Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

On this episode we catch up with Niall & talk about Harry's rescheduled US tour dates! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about the 2014 One Direction interview in the guardian and how it reads now that it's 6 years later! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram FOLLOW KELLY: @catkel3299 on most platforms

Before you listen to this episode, please listen to episode 225 where we discuss police brutality, the worldwide protests, George Floyd?s murder, and what you can do to fight against white supremacy. On this episode we have a wonderful guest join us! Please welcome Kelly :) We all chat about Niall?s latest single Black and White. We talk: -the acoustic version and how it is perfect for first dances -all the live zoom/instagram versions of the song -how it is both a wedding JAM and a song about lost love -what a music video would look like -how it adds to the Heartbreak Weather album narrative -and MORE! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk Harry's lace Lights Up dress and Niall's editorial in the Independent about the boys album promo during quarantine: what they have done, what works, and what we want them to do! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram FOLLOW KELLY: @catkel3299 on most platforms

This week we take the time to discuss the murder of George Floyd and countless other black people by the police. We discuss racism, white supremacy, police brutality, and the protests occurring world wide. We also talk about what you can do to help. We recommend: -Donating -Signing petitions -Going to your local protests -Talking to friends and family about racism -Educating yourself through books, podcasts, movies, & tv shows -Supporting black creators and businesses -Calling your elected officials & voting Please check out our Google Doc for more links and information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U1Q6R8pV9OlKrEoMroCK36MtguHaDaAGuAy4lMud16Q/edit?usp=sharing Feel free to contact us with any questions or if you want to discuss anything we talked about on this episode. talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

We have a shorter episode today where we talk about what Liam & Niall have been doing to keep us entertained the last few weeks! Sorry for the iffy audio quality, Lucia was having some recording issues this week. Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we host our fanfic book club! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

The Watermelon Sugar music video is HERE! We talk about the beautiful color correction, stunning outfits, and dozens of watermelons on set! We also delve into a feminist discussion about body diversity and the male gaze. If you like when we get feminist, you will like this episode! Please share your thoughts on this music video and our episode! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk Harry's lace Lights Up dress and Niall's editorial in the Independent about Damien Rice. Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

We've got a great hodgepodge episode this week! Jamie Scott gave us some insider info on a bunch of One Direction songs, Niall gave us a guitar tutorial, we play a game called "match the tweet" and more! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about youtube and ponder what kind of channels the boys would have if they were youtubers... Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Climb aboard our new episode! We hit on SO many topics this week: -Zayn & Gigi are having a BABY and they seem to be quarantined at a picturesque farm complete with a vegetable garden and animals. -Liam has become a YouTuber and we are thoroughly enjoying his content. We really question his egg making technique. -Niall covered Shine A Light with some fellow singers to recognize the efforts of essential workers. Their harmonies were on POINT! -TRIGGER WARNINGS (25:45 - 47:38) - assault, sexual assault, violence, homophobia, and transphobia. Harry is rumored to be up for the part of Boy George in his upcoming biopic. -Harry may now be performing at a virtual Radio 1 Big Weekend! We try to predict the setlist and where in Harry?s quarantine house he will record. Will his band be involved or will it be a solo adventure? -Finally, we look back at the Met Gala 2019 and Harry?s ICONIC lacy look. What did his outfit & nails say about Fine Line? Plus we lament the 2020 Met Gala?s postponement. Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we play Guess the Quote! Lucia has to match a quote from one of the One Direction boys to who said it! Play along with us and tweet us your score. We throw it back all the way to 2012! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

We have a super special episode this week, we are talking about our FANTASY One Direction reunion show! We talk about what the atmosphere would be like, the stage set up, how it would be announced, who would make up the backing band, and we go through our ideal set lists! Solo songs, old songs, covers, unreleased songs, there's so many options and it was so hard to choose! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we host our monthly fanfic book club! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Climb aboard for a great new episode!!! This week we chat about a whole bunch of great topics: -Liam talked about his song Both Ways and apologized for releasing it. Does his explanation make us feel differently about the song? He also talked about new music and where he sees his songwriting going in the future. -Harry released a video from the Electric Ballroom in London. It was super vintage and psychedelic. Will we get more of these? Could this preface a documentary or is it just a one off video because Adore You is the current single? - Niall and Liam both performed at the Global Citizen Together at Home concert! We loved their isolation versions of Slow Hands, Black and White, For You, and Midnight. -We end with a 1D Mad Libs! We all need a laugh right now for sure :) Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about Liam rewatching old 1D videos, Niall recording music at home, Harry?s #1 song on radio, & Harry hiking memes! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we talk about Liam's new song with Alesso, "Midnight," Niall's unreleased song "Champagne Lovers," and the 1D reunion rumors that have been floating around! Do you think we'll get any reunion content this summer?! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we play some hilarious 1D-as games as suggested by one of our patrons! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we dive into Louis' fabulous song Habit! We compare the live version we got at the Cocoa Cola festival in Madrid to the studio version we got in January 2020. We love the repetition of the chorus and the details in the verses. We discuss the duel meaning of the song - music & relationships as habits. We love the mix of electric and acoustic guitars in this song and the live band feel of it. Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about Liam rewatching old 1D videos, Niall recording music at home, Harry?s #1 song on radio, & Harry hiking memes! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we are doing a fun THROWBACK episode and discussing one of the FIRST One Direction songs to ever be released, "Na Na Na." Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we discuss what the boys have been up to during quarantine. Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Get ready for a chill catch-up episode! We break down Harry?s Tiny Desk Concert at NPR where he performed GORGEOUS versions of Cherry, Watermelon Sugar, To Be So Lonely, and Adore You. His band looked fabulous and the sound engineering quality was off the charts. We wish we could get the whole album like this. We also gush over Harry?s spread in Beauty Papers magazine. We FINALLY got the photo shoot where Harry wore makeup and it did not disappoint. Harry in tighty-whities, feather hats, and leather--what more could you ask for? Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we play Would You Rather, FMK with 1D/Solo Albums, and answer random questions! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Niall's new album "Heartbreak Weather" is here! We talk about the album concept & go song by song through the track list. Strap in because this is a long one! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we discuss how we are dealing with social distancing during COVID-19 Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Climb aboard our new episode!! Louis? world tour started! We break down his stage design and setlist song by song. What did we think of the covers? Did he choose the right 1d songs? What songs were missing? We discuss Niall?s GQ interview and all his snazzy outfits! Finally we dive into Harry?s NPR and Howard Stern interviews (hold tight because we get very feministyyyy!!). Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we compare HS1 to HS2 and force ourselves to pick which songs are our favorites! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we are talking about Harry's heartbreaking piano ballad, "Falling" Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we talk about a whole bunch of things: -Harry's 3 outfit extravaganza at the Brits (the yellow Mick Jagger suit was everything) -Harry's STUNNING performance of Falling in a pool of water with waterfall pianos -Harryween (Harry's upcoming Halloween shows at Madison Square Garden) -Harry's Tiny Desk Concert setlist (Cherry & To Be So Lonely OMG!) -Niall's Heartbreak Weather tracklist (we make our best guesses for what each song will sound like & we each "claim" a couple tracks) Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we do Fanfic Bookclub! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This is a catch up episode!! We talk about Harry and Lizzo performing Juice together (they were fabulous!), Harry and the NFL (please share your thoughts with us), a Zayn song that was never released, Niall?s new song No Judgement, and Niall?s ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HEARTBREAK WEATHER! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about Harry's tour! We are going to the 3 MSG shows together! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Today we have a casual episode where we discuss some of our favorite One Direction & solo love songs in honor of Valentines day! Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about our thoughts on valentines day & play some valentines day themed games Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

WALLS IS FINALLY HERE! Louis Tomlinson has finally released his debut album #Walls. This album has been four years in the making and we are so excited to discuss it. We talk major themes on Walls (reflecting, moving on, finding old love again), musical influences (One Direction, Oasis, etc.), and Louis' incredibly personal songwriting. Finally we go track-by-track and discuss our thoughts: Which songs are our favorites? Do we skip any songs when we listen? What is significant about the order of the songs? How do we feel FINALLY getting to listen to Always You after only having a short clip for years? Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week we talk about the Louis songs that didn't make the album: Just Like You, Miss You, Back to You, and Just Hold On. We also talk about Louis' merch! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

Watermelon Sugar HIGHHHHH!!!! Welcome to our Watermelon Sugar song discussion episode! We break it all down for you: -What is watermelon sugar? A book? Something sexy? A feeling? -What makes a short/simple chorus work so well? -What does the end of June feel like? -Why is that belly line sooooo good? -Will Harry have horns on tour? Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

This week we are talking about Niall's latest song; the sad, sad ballad "Put A Little Love On Me" Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! On this week's TDDL we host our monthly fanfic book club! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

**Re-Upload** For some reason this episode was not playing on itunes or rss feeds. We are re-uploading it now as we could not figure out how to fix the first upload. We will leave that first upload on soundcloud and not delete it, so if you have already listened to that one, this is the exact same episode just re-uploaded :) This week we have a special Christmas episode where we talk all about Liam's song "All I Want (For Christmas" Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! This week's TDDL is our CHRISTMAS Fanfic Book Club! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram

On this episode we catch up on everything that has happened in the last couple of months that we didn't have time to talk about due to ALBUM RELEASES!!! We cover Harry's BBC Live Lounge performances (he covered Lizzo and we are obsessed), Harry hosting James Corden's Late Late Show (his comedic timing was outstanding once again), Harry on Ellen (that pizza skit was EVERYTHING), and Niall's performances and skit on SNL (his SNL solo debut blew us away). Check out Talk Direction Down Low on patreon.com/talkdirection for EXTRA PODCAST CONTENT!! On this week's TDDL we talk about Harry's New Year holiday with Adele and James Corden and a potential 10 year anniversary 1D documentary! Get in touch with us! talkdirection.tumblr.com [email protected] twitter// @talk_direction instagram// @talkdirection FOLLOW CAITLIN: @caitlinirfoster on twitter & instagram FOLLOW LUCIA: @lucciaoh on twitter & instagram