You’re Not Allowed To Say The ’S’ Word – A Heartstopper Podcast

Two for (volume) two!

It's just Luke and Indigo this week, but that doesn't mean they don't have plenty to say about Volume 2 of Alice Oseman's beloved graphic novels.

Do you agree with our views on the books? Get in on the conversation on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast and on the Facebook group.

The day has finally arrived!

Join the Yellow and Blue Crew as they finally delve into the pages of the first of Alice Oseman's original graphic novels. What surprises are in store, and how entirely predictable were everyone's reactions?

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This one may require an apology...

Against our better judgment, and all advice, we have decided to share with you some of the bits that we absolutely could not include in our discussions about series 2 of Heartstopper. Don't worry, there won't be any obscene or offensive language, but expect stumbles, fumbles, childish behaviour and A LOT of very heavy innuendo. We just hope that this doesn't alter your opinions of us and that you come back for more episodes of You're Not Allowed to Say the 'S' Word. Be warned, this is definitely a blooper collection for ages 15+.

If you feel the need to tell us off for our terrible behaviour, then you can do so on our Facebook group or on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast

Join Luke, Ellie, Finn and Indigo for a full de-brief on Series two, discussing thoughts and feelings on the series as a whole. The crew will be be sharing their top music picks, heroes and villains of the series, reviewing their favourite moments and much more.

If we've missed any of your top picks, let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or on our Facebook group.

We are taking a look back at the amazing few months that we had rewatching series 2 of Heartstopper and have put together two bumper collections of our favourite bits. This week, we have chosen some of our favourite moments, be they funny, emotional or reflective, either from, about or inspired by episodes 5 - 8 of Heartstopper series 2. So, settle in and enjoy!

If we have missed any of your best bits, then let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or our Facebook group.

We are taking a look back at the amazing few months that we had rewatching series 2 of Heartstopper and have put together two bumper collections of our favourite bits. This week, we have chosen some of our favourite moments, be they funny, emotional or reflective, either from, about or inspired by episodes 1 - 4 of Heartstopper series 2. So, settle in and enjoy!

If we have missed any of your best bits, then let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or our Facebook group.

[CW: Self-harm]

It's the end of Heartstopper as we know it! (for now...)

The full crew are back together to finish talking through the final episode of Heartstopper to date. There's a lot to unpack in the second half of S2E8 including new theories, plot holes and hate breeding self-hate.

Tracks for the playlist this week:

Happy New Year by Let's Eat Grandma

All The Things by Baby Queen

Seven by Taylor Swift

Ur So Pretty by Wasia Project

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Two for (spilling the) tea!

Luke and Indigo are the only two crew members this week, but that doesn't mean the conversations will be curtailed or less chaotic! Amongst the odd reference to S2E8 of Heartstopper are discussion topics including attitudes towards sex, outfit reveals and top flants.

Tracks for the playlist this week:

Colours of You by Baby Queen

Run Away with Me (ASTR Remix) by Carly Rae Jepsen

Young by Neon Capital and Kinck

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Small crew, BIG talk.

Luke, Indigo and Ellie get into some very deep conversations in the S2E7 chat, with topics including dinnertime drama, seeking approval and owing nothing to anyone.

Tracks for the playlist this week:

Skin by Carmody

Blush by Wolf Alice

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Lies?

The debates are raging as the Yellow and Blue Crew kick off S2E7 and, as always, get into a wide range of topics including respect & acceptance, romantic narratives and the HSMCU.

There are also theories raised and questions asked of Alice Oseman and Bradley Riches!

Tracks for the playlist this week:

We Can Be Anything by Baby Queen

People Watching by Conan Gray

Cry by Caroline Rose

Crush Culture by Conan Gray

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Party time!

The crew are all back together to discuss the second half of S2E6, touching on a very broad range of subjects including musicals & theatre, catchphrases and enthusiastic consent.

Tracks for the playlist this week:

Pretty Girl Lie by Baby Queen

Deep End by Holly Humberstone

As always, like, review and share us and join in the discussion @aheartstopperpodcast on Insta or in our Facebook group. And please give generously to the Just Giving on behalf of Switchboard to get Luke tattooed! https://www.justgiving.com/page/luke-sibson-1708377127081?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fluke-sibson-1708377127081&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Truth/Dare, Papa/Nicole

A slightly smaller (and older) Yellow and Blue Crew dive head-first into S2E6, discussing all manner of subjects including connections, beautiful gay teenage experiences and the gayness of Paris.

Tracks for the playlist this week:

On Etait Beau by Louane

Bros by Wolf Alice

3D Feelings by Alfie Templeman

Then It All Goes Away by Dayglow

Hot and Heavy by Lucy Dacus

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The Mona Lisa is boring! (according to Ellie)

The Yellow and Blue Crew get deep into the rest of S2E5, touching on a wide range of subjects including learning experiences, vocal issues and Converse problems.

Tracks for the playlist this week:

Fall In Love With A Girl by Cavetown feat. Beabadoobee

Never Be The Same by Gabrielle Aplin

As always, like, review and share us and join in the discussion @aheartstopperpodcast on Insta in our Facebook group. And please give generously to the Just Giving on behalf of Switchboard to get Luke tattooed! https://www.justgiving.com/page/luke-sibson-1708377127081?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fluke-sibson-1708377127081&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Did anyone bring snacks?

We're all quite hungry and it shows. Join the Yellow and Blue Crew for the first half(ish) of S2E5, talking about bathroom business, Parisian partnerships and forgiving (and not).

Tracks for the playlist this week:

Nobody Really Cares by Baby Queen

Doesn't Matter (Voleur de Soleil) by Christine and the Queens

As always, like, review and share us and join in the discussion @aheartstopperpodcast on Insta in our Facebook group. And please give generously to the Just Giving on behalf of Switchboard to get Luke tattooed! https://www.justgiving.com/page/luke-sibson-1708377127081?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fluke-sibson-1708377127081&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Not nearly as on track as the Eurostar!

When the young people are away, the adults will talk about absolutely anything. Join them as they travel round the houses, under the sea and onto the streets of Gay Paris, with discussions about international travel, medical emergencies, unseen icons and occasionally S2E4.

Tracks for the playlist this week:

Obssessed by Hatchie

Tresor by Herve

As always, like, review and share us and join in the discussion @aheartstopperpodcast on Insta in our Facebook group. And please give generously to the Just Giving on behalf of Switchboard to get Luke tattooed! https://www.justgiving.com/page/luke-sibson-1708377127081?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fluke-sibson-1708377127081&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Introducing our new Facebook group! This is a safe and supportive community for fans of Heartstopper and our little podcast all about it. Feel free to discuss all things HS/Oseman, LGBTQ+ and life in general. Just search for 'You're Not Allowed to Say the 'S' Word - A Heartstopper Podcast on Facebook and join the Yellow and Blue Crew!

Someone needs to take control!

Resident mum Ellie has left the children unsupervised and the results are predictably problematic. Join the crew as they talk about any and everything whilst occasionally touching upon the second half of S2E3, with discussions about quirky movies, dating disagreements and supernatural tendencies.

This episode throws out even more amazing tracks for the playlist:

Le Temps De L'Amour by Francoise Hardy

Kiss Ur Face Forever by Orla Gartland

Foreplay by Siouxxie Sixxsta

Miss U by Bad Smith

Lovesong by Beabadoobee

As always, like, review and share us and join in the discussion @aheartstopperpodcast on Insta. And please give generously to the Just Giving on behalf of Switchboard to get Luke tattooed! https://www.justgiving.com/page/luke-sibson-1708377127081?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fluke-sibson-1708377127081&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Freedom!

New horizons beckon as we get into S2E3 of Heartstopper, talking behaviour management, dating disagreements and Isaac writing himself a storyline. Plus, Luke has set himself up for a challenge: https://www.justgiving.com/page/luke-sibson-1708377127081?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fluke-sibson-1708377127081&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Songs for the playlist this week:

Retrospect by Vistas

Things Will Get Better (Bratty Remix) by Metronomy and Bratty

The Sound by The 1975

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Times are a-changing.

Sure, this week is absolute chaos, but would you have us any other way? Somewhere within it all, we conclude our discussions about S2E2 as we talk tea, Tao and difficult family relationships.

Song for the playlist:

You Wouldn't Like Me by Tegan & Sara

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We're back in the zone (but it's chaotic)!

Join us as we begin chatting all things S2E2 of Heartstopper, including conversations about parents' evenings, exam invigilation and language (literally).

Songs for the playlist this week:

Coming Of Age by Mxmtoon

Paradise by Carmody

As always, keep the conversation going with us on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast and we'd be so grateful for your reviews and ratings on your podcast apps!

A sweet reunion!

The Yellow and Blue Crew are back together to discuss the second half of the first episode of series 2 (and that's not a confusing sentence at all...)! Join in with the conversation as we touch on matters like coming out being hard, representation and Croc hate.

Great tracks for the playlist this week are:

Out of My League by Fitz and the Tantrums

Pressure to Party by Julia Jacklin

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It's Heartstopper folks, but not as we know it...

Well, there have been some minor changes but it's enough to unsettle some people! Join us as we discuss a different vibe, assuming neutrality and spark the great chocolate debate of 2024.

A GREAT track for the playlist this week:

Shatter by Maggie Rogers

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Join Luke, Ellie and Indigo for a full de-brief on Series one, discussing thoughts and feelings on the series as a whole. The crew will be be sharing their top music picks, heroes and villains of the series, reviewing their favourite moments and much more.

If we've missed any of your top picks, let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast

We hope you've been enjoying a great start to 2024! This is the second of our highlights shows looking back on the amazing few months we've had rewatching, and talking about, Series 1 of Heartstopper. This week is another bumper episode filled with some of our favourite moments, be they funny, emotional or reflective, either from, about or inspired by episodes 5 - 8 of Heartstopper Series 1. Don't worry, regular length episodes will return next week. Settle in and enjoy!

If we've missed any of your best bits, then let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast

We are taking a look back at the amazing few months that we had rewatching series 1 of Heartstopper and have put together two bumper collections of our favourite bits. This week, we have chosen some of our favourite moments, be they funny, emotional or reflective, either from, about or inspired by episodes 1 - 4 of Heartstopper. So, settle in and enjoy!

If we have missed any of your best bits, then let us know on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast

Thank you for your patience in waiting for this episode over the past weeks. We are very pleased to finally bring you this episode, but we begin this week by sharing some news with you all which will explain our absence. Just a few days after recording this upcoming episode, we very sadly lost our wonderful Sky.

We feel that the upcoming episode highlights all that Sky had to offer us and the world and so we, with the blessing of Sky's family, have chosen to share the episode with you as planned in celebration of, and tribute to, Sky.

We in the Yellow and Blue Crew have received some shocking and devastating news. We won't be sharing details at this point, and we are sorry to say that we will not release the planned episodes over the next few weeks, but we send you all love and hope to return in the new year when we will provide further explanation.

From us all, we wish you the very best at this time and we look forward to returning to you when the time is right.

Lessons have been learned.

TW: Talk of dark, intrusive and potentially suicidal thoughts in the first 15 minutes of this week's episode.

We are so sorry that today's episode was affected by an audio issue which means it sounds far from its best, but we hope you might still enjoy our discussions about the first half of the final episode of this series, where we touch on all manner of topics including: mental health struggles, queer safe spaces and Jennifer Coolidge.

Tracks for the playlist this week:

Our Window by Noah and the Whale

Because I Love You by Montaigne

Come and join us on Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast and share your thoughts with us. We'd also appreciate your great reviews on Apple Podcasts!

It's all over?!

We conclude our conversations about episode 7 with discussions including pastoral support, Yasmin Finney representing and Wasia Project.

A great track for the playlist this week:

Smokey Eyes by Lincoln

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We've all lost the ability to speak!

Yet, we will fight through our incoherence, and some very strong feelings, to begin a deep discussion about episode 7 where we touch on subjects including slurs, scary situations and calling out Converse!

Great tracks for the playlist this week:

Bang, Bang, Bang by Lauran Hibberd

Tired by Beabadoobee

Any Other Way by Tomberlin

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The champ is here!

This week we round off our chat about episode 6 with topics including sharing secrets, safe spaces and the greatness of Mr. A!

There are two great tracks to add to your playlists:

Knock Me Off My Feet by Soak

Flirting With Girls by Sir Babygirl

Feel free to get in touch with us through our Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast and don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share us with all of your lovely friends!

We're going off on a tangent...

Join us as we venture around ALL of the houses in our discussions about, and inspired by, the first part of episode 6 including harmful heteronormality, confessions and shoe storage.

TW: discussions about eating animals that may not be comfortable for dedicated animal lovers or those who choose not to consume animal products.

Join us over on our brand new, official Insta: @aheartstopperpodcast or swing by @mr_s_teachers and @flx_wrestler to let us know your thoughts, feelings or just to say hi! And please give us a like, share us or drop a review on your fave podcast platform.

Tired and emotional...

The feelings are being felt hard as we wrap up episode 5, including discussions about generational acceptance, having someone's back and the benefits of journalling.

Songs for the playlist:

Paper Mache World by Matilda Mann

I Want To Be With You by Chloe Moriondo

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It's getting complicated!

This week, we dive deep into the first half of Episode 5, while also veering wildly off topic! Expect yet more debate on binary fashion and school uniforms, the complexities of family relationships and Monopoly.

There are, as always some great tracks to add to your playlists (if you're able to):

Urbanangel1999 by Thomas Headon

If You Want by Beabadoobee

Buzzkill by Baby Queen

And if anyone can identify the mystery song from the opening of the episode - jump on to Insta: @mr_s_teaches or @flx_wrestler to let us know (or just say 'hi')!

We did it in one!  

It's a slightly longer episode this week, but we managed to discuss Series 1 Episode 4 in full so we're feeling pretty pleased with ourselves! This week, we take on topics such as school survival games, giving people the time they need and 'she who must not be named' all whilst picking apart the episode that brings us to the halfway point of series 1.  

Your new playlist tracks are:

What's It Gonna Be? by Shura

Heart by Flor  

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IT'S ALL TOO MUCH!

We have some very strong responses as we discuss the second half of episode 3. The conversation goes deep with talk about the daily fears for those living outside of the binary, finding your place in the world and yet more dirty shoes.

Absolutely phenomenal songs to add to the playlist this week:

Clearest Blue by Chvrches

Alaska (Toby Green Remix) by Maggie Rogers

Keep the love, and awesome contributions, coming through Insta: @mr_s_teaches or @flx_wrestler and feel free to leave reviews and share with your friends via your Podcast apps.

Why am I like this?

We wrap up our breakdown of episode 2 which means we finally get to discuss the song, and the moment, that have been haunting us for 2 weeks!

We also talk queer representation on TV from the past 25 years, having friends you can be open around and punctuating text messages.

The iconic song from the end of this episode is:

Why Am I Like This? by Orla Gartland.

Feel free to add it to your Heartstopper playlist and listen to it on repeat like Luke and Indigo have!

If you're enjoying listening to us talk and talk then please 'like' the podcast, perhaps leave a review, tell all your friends and fellow Heartstopper fans and most of all, drop in to the Insta: @mr_s_teaches or @flx_wrestler.

Thank you so much to all of the new Yellow and Blue Crew members who have already stopped by to say 'hi'!

Thanks for coming back!

This week, we start discussing S1E2 of Heartstopper. We hit all manner of topics including LGBTQ+ education, an A* first date and how Charlie ties his shoes. But here's the kicker - we talked about SO much stuff that we ran out of time, so this is part 1 of a 2 part chat! You'll have to join us next week for the rest of our thoughts about this amazing episode.

In the meantime, check out the songs mentioned from this episode:

Sappho by Frankie Cosmos

Girls by girl in red

Dance with Me by beabadoobee

Remember, you are all part of the Yellow and Blue Crew so if you want to get in touch, please do!

@mr_s_teaches or @flx_wrestler on Insta are the best ways to do it.

The journey begins...

The Yellow and Blue Crew sit down to talk all things S1E1 of Heartstopper.

Section 28, trans representation, 'fast' running - they're all up for discussion in this deep, deep dive into the first episode of the hit Netflix series.

If, like Luke, you're compiling a 'Music from Heartstopper' playlist then make sure you add these tracks:

Want Me by Baby Queen

Lovesick by Peace

And don't forget to check out Sebastian Croft's Queer Was Always Here exclusive t-shirt design by following the Instagram link below.

Remember, you are all part of the Yellow and Blue Crew so get in touch to be part of the conversation!

Insta: @mr_s_teaches or @flx_wrestler

Welcome to 'You're Not Allowed To Say The 'S' Word - A Heartstopper Podcast'!

It is our pleasure to introduce ourselves - The Yellow and Blue Crew - ahead of our first full episode. We are excited to watch Heartstopper every week and talk about what we have seen, and felt, in each episode. If you're a fan of Heartstopper, or you need an excuse to finally watch it, then join us on our journey and become part of The Yellow and Blue Crew yourself!

Our first full episode will be dropping on Tuesday 19th September 2023.

If you have any thoughts, feelings, requests or just want to say 'hi' then you can get in touch with us on Instagram: @mr_s_teaches or @flx_wrestler

'You're Not Allowed To Say The 'S' Word - A Heartstopper Podcast' is coming to all your favourite platforms this September! We are the Pod who are big on heart and HUGE on Heartstopper! Host Luke Sibson will be joined by the Yellow and Blue Crew - a wonderful group of young, and not quite as young, folks - as we rewatch every episode of the hit Netflix series 'Heartstopper' and share our thoughts, feelings and our own Heartstopping experiences. Join us each week as we take a different episode of Heartstopper, analyse it, maybe sometimes have a little cry about it, and pick our favourite lines, top fashion choices and those moments that made our hearts flutter the most. 'You're Not Allowed To Say The 'S' Word - A Heartstopper Podcast' is coming this September!