We Have Notes with Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer

A British version of the hit sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live debuted last weekend, but how did this historic moment come about? Miranda speaks to SNL writer, Gráinne Maguire, to get all the behind the scenes details. And BTS, the biggest boy band in the world, are back with a new album 82-date tour. The 4-year hiatus is over and the group is returning to the music scene after serving in the South Korean military. But how did seven young Korean men become an international sensation? Former Glamour editor and super fan Jo Elvin joins Miranda to explain. Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Watch more on YouTube - HERE Hosts: Miranda Sawyer Guest: Gráinne Maguire and Jo Elvin Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

Legendary documentarian Louis Theroux is back with a new Netflix show - and of course we all watched it. But how did Louis become such a beloved cultural figure, especially with young people? And Liv and Miranda ask - how can a relationship benefit or hurt a celebrity's brand in 2026. Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Watch more on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:Dynasty: The Murdochs (TV) available on Netflix Miranda: Groovy, Laidback and Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield (Book) by Daniel Dylan WrayRead more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

The finale of this year’s awards season takes place this Sunday, with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering in LA for the 98th Academy Awards - also known as the Oscars. While Oscars can be won on merit alone, many are the result of strategic campaigns akin to an election. So, how do you win an Oscar? Liv and Miranda get all the details from journalist and award campaign strategist, Leila Latif. Watch more on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv: Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Guest: Leila Latif Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper CorbettSubscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

This weekend was all about the BRIT awards But what do the top winners of the night have in common? They all went to the prestigious BRIT school in south London. So how did this performing arts state school end up shaping and creating the biggest UK talent of the last 20 years. Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria actor Eric Dane died on 19th February, after battling ALS. The following day, Netflix dropped a new episode of their show Famous Last Words featuring Dane. The secret interview was intended to be his final goodbye to the world and his daughters. Can artists ever shape their legacy after their death? Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:Water Bearers (book) by Sasha Bonét Miranda: Fenian (album) by Kneecap out on 24th April Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Watch more on YouTube - HERELet’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper CorbettSubscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

Capitalising on a massive cultural moment, like Brat, is easier said than done. But has Charli xcx successfully brought Brat summer to an end with her new mockumentary film - The Moment? BFI Flare, the largest LGBTQIA+ film festival in Europe, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. How has queer cinema evolved over that time? Plus, we discuss the fallout of the Bafta awards. Headlines that follow award shows typically highlight the night’s winners and losers. But this week is very different. Liv and Miranda discuss the incident that saw the N-word broadcasted on the BBC. More about the BAFTAs: The Observer: The BBC wins no marks for its production at the BaftasThe Guardian: Sinners studio say they raised N-word use with Bafta immediately as Google ‘deeply sorry’ for offensive notificationThe BBC: BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremonyDeadline: BAFTA Says It Has Begun “Comprehensive Review” After Slur Incident At Film AwardsFollow us on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:If I Had Legs I Would Kick You (film)Spirit by Bafta award winner Akinola Davies Jr. (film)Miranda: National portrait gallery exhibition -  Lucian Freud: Drawing into PaintingRead more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Guest: Grace Barber-Plentie, BFI Flare programmer Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Matt Russell Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online

This week, we are tackling two types of drama: reality TV and gothic literature. First up: a new Netflix doc lifts the lid on the hit TV show, America's Next Top Model. Was host and former supermodel Tyra Banks the ultimate TV villain or a victim of toxic 00s culture? And then, we’re switching gears to the big screen and talking about the new Wuthering Heights film. Does a film have to be "faithful" to the book to be good, or are we okay with a total vibe-shift? Director Emerald Fennell made some bold choices with the latest version of the Brontë classic, does it work?Watch more on YouTube - HERE Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Liv:Pillow Talk - Nicolas Deshayes & Paloma ProudfootMiranda: Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea WitchRead more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes! @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram@WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTokwehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email Hosts: Miranda Sawyer and Liv Little Producer: Casey Magloire Assistant Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive Producer: Jasper CorbettSubscribe to The Observer today and get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online