The Broski Report with Brittany Broski

Episode 131: "The Harry Styles of It All"

Date: March 10, 2026
Host: Brittany Broski

Episode Overview

Brittany Broski returns after a brief absence with a jam-packed episode focused on some of her recent life highlights and obsessions, centering especially on the landmark event of having Harry Styles as a guest on her show Royal Court. The episode is a heartfelt, rambunctious, and deeply personal journey that covers her experience hosting Harry, reactions to his new album, deep dives into current fixations (from Game of Thrones spinoffs and Peaky Blinders to ASMR and philosophy), reflections on burnout, and a curated list of songs and internet rabbit holes. All wrapped in Brittany’s signature unfiltered and affectionate delivery.

Main Segments

1. The Harry Styles of It All: Hosting Harry on Royal Court

[00:25 - 15:13]

Context:
Brittany recounts the excitement, drama, and surrealness of bringing Harry Styles onto her show, Royal Court, revealing behind-the-scenes stories and her personal emotional journey as a longtime fan and now professional interviewer.

Key discussion points:

• How it Happened:
  In January, Brittany got a call inviting Harry Styles for Royal Court—causing her to reroute from Paris Fashion Week to LA for the shoot.

• Meeting Harry (Behind the Scenes):

  • Harry Styles greeted everyone on set.
    "Harry introduces himself to every single person in the room, which are we shocked. No. That's so classic. That's HS, bro." [01:23]
  • Harry’s stylist, Harry Lambert, brought a custom cape and crown for the shoot, not just picking from set props.
  • Brittany jokes about Harry donning her signature elf ears:
    "He goes back into the dressing room, comes out wearing the elf ears. Of course I pee on my pants...what do you mean? The first person breaking in the dumbass, stupid ass elf ears that I have literally worn multiple times...He's actually going to wear them." [02:27]

• Nerves and Hosting:

  • Although Brittany was nervous (confessing to taking a gabapentin), she felt an unexpected calm.
    "He sits down in the chair and I literally remember being like, that's my friend. Like, that's my friend, Harriet. I'm not nervous." [04:06]
  • Praises her growth as a host and reflects on handling high-profile interviews.

• The Harry Effect:

  • Brittany notes the revived energy Harry brought:
    "I have not seen that motherfucker be that funny since 2015, One Direction, funny Moments compilation." [05:20]
    • Listeners commented she “brought Hazza back,” a huge compliment for her as a host.
  • She details the positive, low-pressure vibe that's her interview hallmark, contrasting it with typical celebrity press fatigue.

• Manifestation & Gratitude:

  • Finds her old journal where Harry was #1 on her Royal Court dream guest list. "In 2023, I wrote a manifestation list...Harry was number one. And I literally...checked off. I said, harry says on Royal Court. Check." [08:56]
  • Shares how overwhelming, joyful, and meaningful the experience was as a teenage Harry/1D fan:
    "How many times as a teenager did I lay in bed...was saving up money in high school to buy One Direction merch...and the idea of sitting across from bro and asking him, have you ever peed on yourself?...what do you mean?" [10:48]
  • Expresses profound gratitude to Team Harry and her audience:
    "Thank you guys for getting the show to a point from your viewership alone where platforming Harry Styles was even an option..." [14:23]

2. The New Harry Styles Album: Review & Reflections

[16:43 - 23:57]

Key discussion points:

• Overall Impressions:

  • The new album is experimental, fresh, and feels like a creative leap for Harry. "The beautiful thing about this album is all of the tracks will be fantastic live. The production, so experimental for him. I love it. And I also cried at the end of the album because...I'm so proud of him." [17:08]
  • Brittany feels this could be her favorite Harry album yet, possibly surpassing “Fine Line.”

• Favorite Songs & Commentary:

  • Singles/outstanding tracks: "Aperture," "Coming Up Roses," "Carla’s Song," "Paint My Numbers."
  • Draws comparisons:
    • "Aperture was the correct single...Aperture is Lights Up's cousin..." [16:55]
    • "Pop is Cinema's cunted older sister." [17:28]
  • “Season Two, Weight Loss” is her current favorite; also praises “Are You Listening Yet?” and “Dance No More.”
  • Notes a new, more relaxed lyrical approach:
    "This album in general is the first for me where I'm not hanging on every single lyric. Maybe that's because I'm pushing 30..." [18:41]
  • Contrasts Harry’s lyrics with more literary lyricists like Hozier or Florence + the Machine—Harry’s are “fun” and “lighthearted.”

• Memorable Quotes:

  • "I'm experiencing this album. I think it's just part of maturing as well." [18:56]
  • "There's some sexy little, okay, freak white boy. What the fuck are you talking about?" [19:44]

3. Recent TV/Film Obsessions: Knight of the Seven Kingdoms & Peaky Blinders

[23:57 - 39:59]

A. Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (GOT Spinoff):

• Brittany’s Hyperfixation:
  • Warns listeners:
    "Don't mention that show around me. I'm going to start frothing at the mouths..." [23:59]
  • Praises storytelling, acting (Peter Claffy as Sir Duncan the Tall), and fantasy world-building:
    • "Not to do that gif of like absolute cinema, but I have such a profound...There are tears to this shit." [25:36]
    • "Episode 5 of Season 1 of Night of the Seven Kingdoms is one of the highest rated television episodes ever to air." [24:28]
  • Jokes about Halloween costumes, fan edits, and how invested she is in the cast.

B. Peaky Blinders Movie (Immortal Man):

• Premiere Experience & Plot Teasers:

  • Attends the premiere in Birmingham and describes the party atmosphere and glam.
  • Discusses Tommy Shelby’s gypsy heritage and returning to “gypsy magic,” with a candid caveat about terminology.
  • Shouts out cast (Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan) and soundtrack (by Grian Chatten and Carlos O’Connell):
    "Why did Grian Chat do all of it? Like, I'm like, leave me alone. Hey, Grian Chat. Leave me alone. Let me love you from over here." [35:12]

• Personal Anecdotes:

  • Shares nervousness about meeting her creative idols: "What about this? I loaded my diaper...There's shit up my back right now. I can't go get a pint with Grian Chatten, you fucking weirdo." [12:57]
  • Outlines the importance of not idolizing to the point of being incapacitated socially.

4. Fashion World Adventures & Body Image

[39:59 - 43:36]

• Fashion Week Recap:

  • Recently attended Paris Fashion Week for Acne Studios, Patu, Jimmy Choo.
  • Celebrates size inclusivity, notes critical eye on broader industry standards:
    "You can be included and still have a critical eye turned towards the fashion industry at large." [40:36]
  • Describes the creativity of new collections and running into friends/influencers (e.g., Chapel, Lucy Dacus, Vivian Wilson).

• Body Positivity:

  • Comments candidly on industry’s size biases and Ozempic craze.
    • "I've just been too big and fat in the fashion industry's eyes. Apparently anything above a size 12 is a big fudgeing fatty..." [40:04]

5. Burnout, Mental Health & Vulnerability

[43:37 - 47:35]

• Confession of Burnout:
  • Brittany discusses feeling drained due to the rapid pace of her travel and work.
    • "Sometimes I just don't have the energy in me...to come on and, you know, show my butthole on camera. Sometimes it escapes me." [43:55]
  • Ponders returning to therapy; debates if she’s too hard on herself.
  • Reiterates gratitude for her audience’s support despite her absences.

6. Brittany's Internet Hyperfixations: ASMR, Fidget Toys & The Sublime

[47:36 - 54:20]

• ASMR:

  • Details obsession with “eye cleaning ASMR” and specific creators:
    • Female ASMR (German couple), Fairy Alina ASMR (eye cleaning, non-English).
    • "Eye cleaning asmr. Yeah, that's where they put their fingers like this over the camera...then they glue on some eyelashes..." [47:44]

• Fidget Toys:

  • Shares fascination with 3D-printed clickers (esp. a Lucky Charms-themed one), fidget magnets, and how these help her unwind.

• Nature & The Sublime:

  • Talks fear of overwhelming natural landscapes—panics at vastness and power of nature:
    • "I'm afraid of nature. I'm afraid of the sublime quality...it could wipe me out at any fucking second." [52:45]
  • Quotes Edmund Burke on the sublime (pleasure mixed with fear, terror with admiration, Romanticism).
  • Poses philosophical questions about humanity, nature, and technology:
    "I think humans were made to be submissive to a power that is like a higher power...Not any power that comes from a man, but...larger spiritual power. We are never meant to eclipse that..." [54:16]

7. Housekeeping & Songs of the Week

[54:21 - End (~61:48)]

• Project Plugs:

  • Royal Court episode with Harry Styles: must-watch, more exciting guests teased.
  • New Broski Report Clips channel for shorter content.
  • Shout-outs for new main YouTube video ("I save Matt Damon") and merch.

• Songs of the Week:

  • "Season Two, Weight Loss" & "Are You Listening Yet?" (Harry Styles)
  • "Black Dahlia" & "Puppet" (Peaky Blinders movie soundtrack, by Grian Chatten and Carlos O’Connell)

• Upcoming Events:

  • Announced she’ll host the Oscars after party carpet (with Quinn, Jake, Shane) for Vanity Fair.

• Final Reflections:

  • Expresses hope, ongoing mental health journey, and love for her listeners: "Here in Broski Nation we believe in hope. So if you don't believe in hope get the hell out of here. It's the only option." [61:14]

Notable Quotes

• On Harry Styles as a Guest:
  "You brought Hazza back, bitch...Tommy Shelby, war flashbacks, bitch. Tommy Shelby in the tunnel, World War I war flashbacks. You brought Hazza back. Don't say that shit to me, dad." [06:15]

• On Burnout:
  "I feel like I disappoint you guys sometimes. And it's a shitty, horrible feeling that I kind of beat myself up for. But I'm back...the only reason I get to do any of this fun shit is because of you guys." [43:51]

• On Experiencing the Sublime:
  "Unlike simple beauty, the sublime mixes pleasure with fear or depth of awfulness...drawing observers in while inducing a sense of danger." [52:50]

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:25] – Brittany’s intro & setup for Harry Styles story
• [02:27] – Harry Styles dons the elf ears
• [06:15] – “You brought Hazza back”
• [08:56] – Manifestation list and gratitude
• [16:43] – Harry’s album review begins
• [23:59] – Knight of the Seven Kingdoms deep dive
• [32:58] – Peaky Blinders movie recap
• [40:36] – Fashion Week reflections & body image
• [43:55] – Burnout & vulnerability
• [47:44] – ASMR & internet fixations
• [52:45] – Sublime/nature dread and philosophy
• [54:21] – Housekeeping, songs of the week, and upcoming projects
• [61:14] – Concluding words and hope message

Episode Tone & Language

• Consistently humorous, self-deprecating, energetic, and peppered with NSFW/irreverent language.
• Deeply earnest and sentimental in discussing her growth, audience, and moments of gratitude.
• Signature Broski tangents and verbal chaos, balancing pop culture with philosophy and deeply niche internet culture.

Recommended for:
Fans of Harry Styles, pop culture junkies, Royal Court viewers, those who love chaotic, emotionally raw commentary and want a hilarious yet sincere window into Brittany Broski’s world.

Listen to this episode if you want:

• Peak behind-the-scenes stories of pop icons
• Hilarious stories about celebrity encounters, fashion, and fandom
• Honest conversations about burnout and the pressure of internet fame
• Odd internet trends explained, philosophical musings, and top-shelf TV/film reviews
• A playlist for your week inspired by Brittany’s obsessions