Olly Ted Talks

Olly Ted Lewis
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Performer, travel enthusiast and generally awkward human being Olly Ted Lewis shares tales about 21st century life, covering a different topic each week. Themes include pop culture, travel, comedy, music and LGBTQ+ issues.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Hi, I'm gay

    The topic of the week is Sexuality! In the first episode of the series, Olly details his journey of coming to terms with his homosexuality and also discusses coming of age, misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community and clubbing. He also shares his thoughts on the new Channel 4 series It's A Sin, a drama based in the 80's during the AIDS pandemic. Album of the Week: Oil of Every Pearl's Un-insides by SOPHIE Instagram: @ollytedtalks Email: hello.ollyted@gmail.com

    55 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Meeting your heroes

    The topic of the week is Celebrity Encounters! Olly discusses each time he has met his heroes, detailing an Operatic edition of Cher Lloyd's "Swagger Jagger", a hungover starstruck experience at an airport in LA with "New York", an embarrassing attempt at Geography on the gameshow Pointless, and the ultimate superfan experience following an American road trip. Olly also discusses his thoughts on Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Oreo’s and Framing Britney, the documentary that sheds light on Britney Spears’ conservatorship. Album of the Week: Made of Bricks by Kate Nash Instagram: @ollytedtalks Email: hello.ollyted@gmail.com

    52 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Lockdown revelations (with Olga Loitsenko)

    Olga Loitsenko joins Olly to discuss the topic of the week - Lockdown Lessons! What have you taken away from the seclusion caused by COVID-19? A year ago, Olly and Olga were living in Melbourne and preparing for the Comedy Festival when the virus wreaked havoc on the world, causing Olly to flee home to Europe while Olga stuck it out down under. The pair compare their experiences of the pandemic, and reflect on what it has taught them. Olly also discusses the new Tracy Beaker series 'My Mum Tracy Beaker' and it's nostalgia-inducing storyline, as well as his thoughts on gender reveal parties. Emily Komiyama's book "A Collection: COVID-19 Essays" featuring entries from Olly and Olga is available on Amazon now.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Collection-COVID-19-Essays-Emily-Komiyama-ebook/dp/B08QNK2JPJ/ Album of the Week: how I'm feeling now by Charli XCX Instagram: @ollytedtalks Email: hello.ollyted@gmail.com

    1h 11m

  4. EPISODE 4

    Coming out

    The topic of the week is Coming Out! Olly opens up about gay shame and his experience coming out to family and friends. He also discusses his newfound love for the sitcom Parks & Recreation, and an adoration for strangers who say hello. Album of the Week: times by SG Lewis Instagram: @ollytedtalks Email: hello.ollyted@gmail.com

    51 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Embracing your individuality (with Natasha Brown)

    Natasha Brown joins Olly to discuss the topic of the week - Self Love! The pair discuss the benefits of a range of self love practices, the impact of advertising and social media on self esteem, and learning to embrace your individuality. Olly also discusses his short-lived sceptisism of England's roadmap out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new Billie Eilish documentary, and his thoughts on Jess Glynne's unsavoury use of a transphobic slur. Kaido 'Kid' Strange's Podcast "When Tigers Use to Smoke" (Episode 25: Coming Out) is available to stream here: http://whentigersusetosmoke.podbean.com/ Album of the Week: Harlecore by Danny L. Harle Instagram: @ollytedtalks Email: hello.ollyted@gmail.com

    1h 3m

  6. EPISODE 6

    Noughties pop culture icons

    The topic of the week is Pop Culture Icons! Olly discusses his ongoing infatuation with pop culture, which first took shape in the 2000s during his childhood years; specifically discussing noughties rom-com's, chart diva's, Britney and Christina, The Urbz: Sims in the City and some rather infamous X Factor performances. Album of the Week: Chemtrails Over the Country Club by Lana Del Rey Instagram: @ollytedtalks Email: hello.ollyted@gmail.com

    41 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Staying creative (with Cal Halbert)

    Cal Halbert joins Olly to discuss the topic of the week - Staying creative! The pair discuss animated childhood crushes, panto, joke writing, and the methods they use to stay creative both in lockdown and in general adult life. Olly also shares the inspiration behind his new podcast cover art and discusses a new-found love for scented wax melts. Cal's podcast "The Cal Halbert Podcast" is available to stream now on your chosen podcast app. Album of the Week: Cheetah Bend by Jimmy Edgar Instagram: @ollytedtalks Facebook: Olly Ted Talks Email: hello.ollyted@gmail.com

    1h 11m

  8. EPISODE 8

    Astrology and affirmations (with Terri Parkinson)

    Terri Parkinson (AKA The Gemini Journey) joins Olly to discuss the topic of the week - Astrology. The pair discuss Saturn returns, birth chart readings, affirmations and misconceptions about Astrology. Find Terri on Instagram @thegeminijourney_ The Law of Attraction Changed My Life by Francesca Amber is available on all Podcast apps now. Instagram: @ollytedtalks @ollytedlewis Facebook: Olly Ted Talks Email: hello.ollyted@gmail.com

    1h 4m
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About

Performer, travel enthusiast and generally awkward human being Olly Ted Lewis shares tales about 21st century life, covering a different topic each week. Themes include pop culture, travel, comedy, music and LGBTQ+ issues.

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  • Creator
    Olly Ted Lewis
  • Episodes
    8
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Olly Ted Talks
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