{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d2fd0dc5079dde6185fb74/6a380e864a187774acc52049?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ladies First (2026) with Lou from 'Pods Like Us'","description":"<p>Discover the hilarious gender-swap comedy critics dismissed but audiences enjoyed.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Review It Yourself, host Sean welcomes back Lou from <em>Pods Like Us</em> for a lively discussion about the 2026 Netflix comedy <em>Ladies First</em>, starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Three years after their last recording together, Sean and Lou reunite to review a film that flips traditional gender roles on their head. Inspired by the French comedy <em>I Am Not an Easy Man</em>, <em>Ladies First</em> explores what happens when a misogynist wakes up in a world where gender expectations are completely reversed.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation compares <em>Ladies First</em> to classic British romantic comedies including <em>Bridget Jones</em>, <em>Sliding Doors</em>, and <em>Bend It Like Beckham</em>, while also revisiting themes discussed in their previously lost review of <em>What Women Want</em>. Is this gender-swap comedy simply a light-hearted romp, or does it have something meaningful to say about modern relationships, equality, and how we treat one another?</p><p><br></p><p>Sean and Lou discuss:</p><p>🎬 <em>Ladies First</em> (2026) review and analysis</p><p>🎬 Sacha Baron Cohen's performance as Damien</p><p>🎬 Gender role reversal in film and comedy</p><p>🎬 Comparisons with <em>What Women Want</em> and classic rom-coms</p><p>🎬 Whether modern films handle gender politics effectively</p><p>🎬 Why some critics may have missed the point</p><p>🎬 The film's surprisingly thoughtful ending</p><p>🎬 Why shorter, character-driven comedies deserve a comeback</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy film reviews, comedy movie discussions, Netflix reviews, rom-com analysis, movie podcasts, and entertaining conversations about cinema, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>About Our Guest:</p><p>Louise's partner Martin hosts a podcast.</p><p><em>Pods Like Us</em> is hosted by Martin \"Marv\" Quibell and features conversations with podcasters and content creators from across the podcasting world.</p><p>🎙️ Pods Like Us Podcast: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pods-like-us/id1534984629\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pods-like-us/id1534984629</a></p><p>🌐 Website: <a href=\"https://themarvzone.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://themarvzone.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Review It Yourself</p><p>📸 Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reviewityourselfpodcast2021\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/reviewityourselfpodcast2021</a></p><p>🐦 X / Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/YourselfReview\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/YourselfReview</a></p><p>🦋 BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/reviewityourself.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/reviewityourself.bsky.social</a></p><p>🧵 Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@reviewityourselfpodcast2021\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.threads.net/@reviewityourselfpodcast2021</a></p><p>📧 Email: <a href=\"mailto:reviewityourselfpodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">reviewityourselfpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Support The Podcast</p><p>If you enjoy Review It Yourself, please:</p><p>⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts</p><p>⭐ Rate the show on Spotify</p><p>⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app</p><p>⭐ Share this episode with fellow film lovers</p><p>⭐ Recommend the podcast on social media</p><p><br></p><p>Every review, rating, and recommendation helps more listeners discover the show.</p>","author_name":"Review It Yourself"}