In this episode, we're diving into Liam Payne's early solo era. From the uncertainty of One Direction's hiatus and the launch of "Strip That Down" to a string of genre-hopping collaborations, standalone singles, and the release of the 'First Time' EP, we're revisiting the chapter where Liam began carving out a career of his own while still searching for a distinct identity as a solo artist. We break down the massive success of "Strip That Down," Liam's collaborations with Zedd, Rita Ora, and J Balvin, and the different sounds he experimented with along the way. We also review the 'First Time' EP, discuss the challenges of establishing himself outside of One Direction, and look back at the early live performances that bridged this chapter to his long-awaited debut album, 'LP1.'

Notable Chapters:

• 01:38 What Makes You Fangirl This Week - 5SOS Live/Louis at Red Rocks & Tomdaya/Toy Story 5/Tayvis Wedding
• 18:46 Life After 1D
• 21:39 "Strip That Down"
• 24:25 Collaborations, Standalone Singles & Finding His Sound
• 32:02 'First Time' EP & Review
• 39:02 Post-EP Live Appearances & the Road to 'LP1'

In this bonus episode, we’re recapping the most surreal moment of our Harry Styles show experience: Harry actually talked to us onstage. From the moment we realized he was speaking directly to us to trying to process what was happening in real time, we’re breaking down exactly how it all went down.

We’re taking you through the shows, the chaos, the conversation, and the aftermath — including what it was like to have Harry recognize and talk about our podcast in front of an entire arena. Because yes, this actually happened.

In Episode 3 of Season 2, we're diving into Niall Horan's debut solo era. From the uncertainty of One Direction's hiatus and Niall's love affair with golf to the release of "This Town," "Slow Hands," Flicker, the intimate Flicker Sessions, and his first solo world tour, we're revisiting the chapter that transformed Niall from the most underestimated member of One Direction into a solo artist nobody could ignore.

We break down the understated launch of "This Town," the sonic shift of "Slow Hands," the folk-pop influences behind Flicker, and the songwriting and creative choices that shaped Niall's new identity. We also review the album, relive the intimate Flicker Sessions, and look back at the massive Flicker World Tour — including some very memorable fangirl experiences along the way.

Notable Chapters:

• 01:40 What Makes You Fangirl This Week - Dinner Party release week & Love Island
• 25:59 Life After 1D
• 28:45 "This Town," "Slow Hands," & Singles
• 32:40 Flicker Album & Review
• 43:54 Post-Album Singles & Flicker Sessions
• 49:39 Flicker World Tour