It's the series 5 finale, and we're closing out in style, with a pop quiz, a game show, 3 problems solved, and more book, film and music recommendations than you can shake a stick or a carrot at. From Studio Ghibli to Kate Bush, we've got it all.&nbsp;Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.&nbsp;Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):<a href="http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E09.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E09.html</a>

Am I Ready for a Goldfish?

This week, we're helping one pickle deal with an identity crisis, another deal with an annoying colleague, and a third resolve the rage they feel when people get things wrong. And all this while recommending art like The Da Vinci Code, Jimmy Eat World, John Le Carre and much, much more.&nbsp;Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.&nbsp;Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):<a href="http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E08.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E08.html</a>

My Whole Identity is a Lie!

Once upon a time, when Agony Art was just beginning, Liam said he thought our episodes should be 30 minutes long, maximum. Fast forward to 2025, and in one episode of series 5 (this one), the very same Liam spends 30 minutes just talking about Take That. What's that all about?! Listen now to find out. Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below. Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E07.html

How Do I Lose a Guy Within 10 Days?

We've swapped jobs before, and we're swapping again. This week, Karl's doing books, Liam's on films, and Aaron's the music man, as we help pickles with airing out their laundry, getting into wrestling, and so much more. Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below. Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/02/S05E06.html

Swap, in the Name of Love

On this week's episode of Agony Art, we're giving our pickles advice on how to reject advice, teaching you how to protect your personal space, and dealing with annoying colleagues. And we're doing this with great art like Liar Liar, MC Hammer, Percy Jackson, Fight Club, and much, much more.&nbsp;Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.&nbsp;Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):<a href="http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E05.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E05.html</a>

How Do I Deal With Unsolicited Advice?

This week on Agony Art, we're covering up secrets, fixing jealous streaks, and talking Pickles out of committing crimes, all with the help of Janis Joplin, The Simpsons, V C Andrews, The Hangover, and so much more.&nbsp;Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.&nbsp;Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):<a href="http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E04.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E04.html</a>

I Told A Stranger My Deepest, Darkest Secrets!

In this week's episode, Alan Partridge helps us get planning permission, Napoleon saves a failing friendship, and U2 help one listener stop his son from drifting away forever.&nbsp;Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.&nbsp;Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):<a href="http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E03.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E03.html</a>

Why is My Son Drifting Away?

This week on Agony Art, Sweeney Todd shows us how to fix bad friendships, Larry David helps our pickles find love at the gym, and Jack and Rose teach us that extramarital affairs are always sinking ships.&nbsp;Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.&nbsp;Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):<a href="http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E02.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E02.html</a>

I Found My Soulmate... But He's Someone Else's Husband!

Agony Art is back for series 5, and this week we're talking tattoos with Memento and Moana, fixing relationships with Destiny's Child, and playing Christmas jingles even though Christmas is already over.&nbsp;Please note that this podcast contains strong language, spoilers, and very, very bad advice. We're not really here to solve your problems, just to entertain you with the music, films and books we love. To that end, you can find links to all the art we recommended in this episode below.&nbsp;Show notes (complete with corrections for all the mistakes we made):<a href="http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E01.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.agonyartpodcast.com/2025/01/S05E01.html</a>

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