About this episode

The episode discusses the film The Devil Wears Prada, focusing on character performances and themes of success and sacrifice in the fashion industry.

“Everybody wants to be us.” Join Ian & Liam for our 337th episode as we slip into designer shoes, grab the garment bags, and survive another impossible day at Runway magazine with The Devil Wears Prada (2006). Megs isn't with us this week — Miranda Priestly spotted her wearing cerulean before she'd learned why it was cerulean and immediately reassigned her to the Paris office. Kev? He's still trying to fetch the unpublished Harry Potter manuscript, a flight to Miami, and a steak for Miranda... all before lunch. This week we discuss: Meryl Streep's iconic performance — restrained, terrifying, and endlessly quotable. Is Miranda Priestly one of the greatest screen bosses ever created? Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs — idealistic, ambitious, and increasingly compromised. Is her transformation inspiring, tragic, or somewhere in between? Emily Blunt steals every scene — razor-sharp timing, impeccable delivery, and why Emily Charlton remains one of the film's most beloved characters. Stanley Tucci's Nigel — warmth, wit, and heartbreak. Does he quietly become the emotional centre of the film? Ian breaks down the screenplay — how the film effortlessly balances workplace comedy, character…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ian, Liam

Topics covered

• fashion industry
• character analysis
• workplace dynamics
• film critique
• iconic performances
• success and sacrifice

Keywords

• The Devil Wears Prada
• Meryl Streep
• Anne Hathaway
• Emily Blunt
• fashion
• workplace comedy
• character transformation
• film analysis

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Books & works: The Devil Wears Prada

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