In this chat, Courtney and Jas spoke about her process of writing the album in Joshua Tree, how her debut album Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit feels after ten years, harnessing her creativity, and getting “rigorously curious” about indecision and anxiety.

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In chit chat, Jas opens up about her week, including the media preview of KICStudio in Melbourne. In some popcorn culture news, we discuss the 13 Going On 30 reboot announcement, Strangers by Belle Burden is getting a film adaptation, You, Me & Tuscany is finally giving us an original rom-com, as well as our thoughts on the HBO Harry Potter trailer. Meanwhile, the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana aired on Disney+ this week and is breaking records. Nostalgia is still thriving.

The largest AI book scandal has rocked the publishing world recently. After allegations of heavy AI use, Hachette has withdrawn Shy Girl by Mia Ballad from shelves in the UK and has not been released in the US. We reference the YouTuber who helped uncover this scandal, Frankie's Shelf, and read from Facing Facts by Zowie Douglas-Kinghorn for Kill Your Darlings.

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends video essays by Girl On Film, Rachel Barker, particularly Why Women Love Labyrinth Movies. Maggie is still on her horror reading grind and recommends Root Rot by Saskia Nislow.

Thank you for listening! Jas and Mags xo

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Here are the links for our picks!

Creativity:

Milanote & 642 Things To Write About

What we're reading:

Femme Feral by Sam Beckbessinger

Sisters In Yellow by Mieko Kawakami

What we're watching:

In The Mood For Love

Metropolis

SBS Movies

What we’re listening to:

Oracle Sisters Divinations album

Club Carter Radio

Minari Soundtrack

What recipe we're cooking:

Molly Baz’ Mac n Greens

Zigs Mom bean salad

What we're wearing:

Radical Yes Thelma Shoes

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Olivia Rodrigo is back with a new era, while Lorde has started her own by breaking away from her record label after over 15 years. Club Chalamet is also breaking away from Timothee Chalamet after that Oscars ceremony. 

Jas tells Maggie about #MomTok and the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives scandal that has created a new low for reality TV. Influencer and Therapuss podcast host Jake Shane is currently copping scathing criticisms over his red carpet shenanigans at the Vanity Fair Oscars party. 

We reference this scathing article from Variety, as well as a TikTok of Jake Shane being interviewed by Rolling Stone pre-Oscars. 

In recommendations, we have two Amazon Prime television picks: Overcompensating and Deadloch Season 2. 

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In this week’s episode, we start with Cody Simpson’s recent podcast episode and discuss why all of the It Girls are using acting as a career shift. From Billie Eilish up for a role in The Bell Jar to Emma Chamberlain and Kylie Jenner in The Moment, a whole host of young It Girls are heading to the film medium. We reference Kylie Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover article. 

Next, Timothee Chalamet has the internet heated after his ballet and opera comments. We touch on the backlash and discuss art and class in the current moment. We reference another Vanity Fair article by Chris Murphy. 

Louis Theroux has brought the Manosphere to Netflix in his new documentary, Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere. We reference Jess Bacon for Stylist UK and her article, Instead of spotlighting the manosphere, should we not be interrogating how this misogyny translates into the real world?” as well as a review for The Guardian, by journalist Lucy Mangan. We also read from Esquire Magazine’s article, Louis Theroux Wields The Ultimate Weapon: Pity by Miranda Collinge and an interview with Louis Theroux by David Gilbert for WIRED.

A joint Bookmarked this week – we both recommend watching Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere. 

Thanks for listening! We appreciate you <3 Jas & Mags

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The Beaches' single, Blame Brett, launched them into global fame, with performances at Coachella and Tiny Desk now under their belt. They've also recently been on a national tour with Aussie artist, G Flip. In this chat, we discuss their rise to fame, dating rumours, and the delayed gratification of pursuing your passions, plus so much more.

In recommendations, Kylie recommends Alex Coles' album 'When The Lights Go Out' while Leandra recommends Nickelodeon shows, including Fairly Odd Parents.

Chat soon!

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In this episode, we have a smattering of pop culture news stories from the week. To begin, Jas recommends Harry Styles' interviews with Zane Lowe and Brittany Broski's Royal Court.

Next, we love when corporate CEOs accidentally go viral for being so cringingly awkward... we chat about the McDonald's burger gate and read a think piece on it from The Atlantic by Ellen Cushing. Justin Timberlake is trying to stop body camera footage from his 2024 drunk driving arrest from being released. We discuss the Streisand effect and also reference a recent one that's close to home.

In Culture Shock, a number of local businesses in Melbourne had Ed Sheeran visit them while on his tour. Only, a number of them were fake. We discuss the ethics surrounding this and why a "harmless" piece of content may be a slippery slope in our precarious AI world. Here's the local organisation Ed actually visited.

Next, should we be regulating blind boxes like gambling? In Singapore, lawmakers and consumer advocates are pushing to regulate blind boxes due to the gambling risks they carry. Is this warranted or a chance to make tax on a female-dominated market?

Is it ever okay to tell your friends' secrets to your partner? This is something Hannah Ewen asked in British Vogue recently in her article, Please, Stop Telling Your Partner My Secrets.

In Bookmarked, Maggie recommends, It's Not You, It's Minimalism a podcast episode and video essay by From The Diving Board. Jas recommends (and reviews) The Moment, Charli XCX's new mockumentary film.

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Hilary Duff’s “Luck… Or Something” album has dropped – and she’s riding the wave of her press tour. We listened to her ep on Call Her Daddy where they dived into her nostalgic child star years as well as her career comeback now and share our thoughts. 

Coming November 10, the former co-host of Call Her Daddy, Sofia Franklyn’s, memoir Daddy Issues will delve not only into her time on the podcast but the emotional and physical result of her fallout with co-host Alex Cooper, dealing with feelings of betrayal, and learning how to reinvent herself. 

British retailer, Topshop has returned to Australia, signing with MYER as an exclusive stockist both in-store and online. We discuss our thoughts on the return at Melbourne Fashion Festival and delve into the brand’s history. We reference multiple pieces, including an article by Rose Marroncelli for The Conversation, another in ELLE UK by Rebecca Jane Hill and Nostalgia Alone Can’t Save Topshop by Madeleine Reid for Bricks Magazine.  

After the fever of Wuthering Heights, a number of other period drama adaptations have been announced and are in the works. Dolly Alderton’s “progressive” Pride & Prejudice got a teaser trailer this week, while Aimee Lou Wood has signed on to play Jane Eyre in the titular role. We discuss why everyone’s so horny for period dramas right now and reference a Cosmopolitan UK article by Brit Dawson as well as ‘Bridgerton’ Only Pretends to Be Progressive by Kat Rosenfield for the Free Press. 

In recommendations, Jas also recommends a sexy period drama (surprise, surprise) in the 2022 British fictionalised romance of Emily Bronte’s life, Emily (on SBS). Maggie recommends a podcast on Gisèle Pelicot by The New York Times titled, The Woman at the Centre of the Rape Trial That Shocked The World.

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We recount Lorde's Melbourne tour and, in pop culture news, Manon Bannerman is taking a “hiatus” from global girl group, Katseye, for “health and wellbeing” reasons.

US figure skater Alysa Liu has taken over our feeds (and our hearts) after winning gold in figure skating at the Winter Olympics. But it's not just her medal that's making headlines. We discuss the rise of Gen Z play and nihilism that Alysa is inadvertently championing. Jas references a Substack by Gael Aitor titled 'The Rise of Play Among Youth Culture' and an Instagram account titled The Career Archetypes.

In Bookmarked, Maggie recommends the movie Pillion while Jas recommends the new Paul McCartney documentary, Man on the Run.

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Bad Bunny has won the MAGA culture war this month thanks to his NFL Super Bowl halftime performance. We break down a little of the discourse around it, as well as the impact of the culture around ‘being first’ online. 

The Winter Olympics have kicked off in Italy, and not without its share of eyebrow-raising stories. We chat about a couple, including the Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid and his declaration of love on the world stage. 

During an interview on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, Zayn Malik has revealed he was never “in love” with his ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid, who he dated for six years, and who is the mother of his child. 

In other pop culture bites, Britney Spears has sold her music catalogue and Amelia Dimoldenberg from Chicken Shop Date is directing (and starring) in her very own rom-com. 

An episode of Library Takes (like Subway Takes but at London School of Economics and Political Science) has picked up traction online after one interviewee noted that men’s views on tofu directly reflect their views on women. Is this too deep or does it have some truth to it? 

In recommendation, Maggie enjoyed the podcast, The Paradox of Petty Problems: Why Small Problems Can Snowball and Jas shared a documentary on Australian writer Charmian Clift titled Life Burns High, which is available on SBS. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jas references John Hughes as Sylvia Plath’s husband during Bookmarked. She meant to say Ted Hughes, the writer. Not the 1980s film director. (lol) 

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To kick this episode off, we chit-chat about some celebrity headlines, including Olivia Dean being criticised for being... too nice, and Jason Bateman’s awkward Charli XCX kids moment. Was this an embarrassing Dad moment or a representation of where the culture is when it comes to reproduction? 

Locally, Mecca has come under fire for using AI in a social media post promoting its Australian Open pop-up. We review their statement and the feedback they received, and ask what it means for brands in general that are incorporating AI into their creative work. Maggie references this article by Cory Doctorow in The Guardian.

Harry Styles has released worldwide concert dates “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” and he’s touring Australia later this year. But, despite the excitement for a new Harry era, many fans have taken issue with the price of the tickets. We explore this sentiment and ask how we got here. 

Why is there a flood of people “becoming Chinese” online? Is this latest internet fad light-hearted cultural appreciation or something we should be challenging? Maggie references videos by creators Caroline Ying Ouellette and Kathy Kalina Pham. Jas references a piece for Coveteur titled Who Gets to Be Chinese Now? by Faith Xue.

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends the blockbuster, One Battle After Another, while Maggie recommends the Everything Is Alive podcast. 

Chat to you next time! 

Jas & Mags

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Nicki Minaj has hammered the final nail into the coffin that is her music career this week after outing herself as Trump's number one fan. Writer Tarla Lambert wrote a piece for the Women's Agenda on the topic titled, “Nicki Minaj thinks Trump is her ally. He sees her as his prop”. Next, Ariana Grande has been spotted in a Vogue Japan spread with an additional appendage. The AI blunder has caught the premier publication out on its editing skills. Is Ariana's reaction warranted?*

The Wuthering Heights press tour has kicked off and has audiences rolling their eyes already. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are giving co-dependent co-stars in press interviews, but is the PR-relationship-to-sell-a-movie over? We reference (and role play) from Vogue Australia's cover story by Hannah Rose Yee.

Sydney Sweeney has launched a new lingerie brand named SYRN. We look into the launch of the brand and her comments via Cosmopolitan magazine, where she positions herself as an apolitical artistic figure... much to think about.

In Bookmarked, Maggie recommends Hamnet whilst Jas recommends Mothering Sunday. It's a historical fiction party.

Chat to you next time!

Jas & Mags xo

*EDIT: During the episode we referenced the Vogue Japan photo as the cover, it's now been corrected to a photo in the spread, not the cover.

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Hilary Duff's first new album in over a decade, titled luck … or something, is out on Feb. 20. We discuss the appeal of the Disney star and how she's handling her comeback tour. Next, we’re at the stage of celebrity where even the camera people are getting swept up in controversy. The red carpet Glambot Guy AKA Cole Walliser came under fire for questioning people's ability to use his services. We discuss the preceding JLo versus Glambot moment and ask if female celebrities are held to a much higher standard when it comes to red carpet interactions.

On his press tour to promote the new Netflix movie The Rip, Matt Damon made some pretty revealing comments about Netflix and the future of media. Are streamers going to simplify plots so we can all scroll as we watch? Next, Brooklyn Beckham is at the centre of the biggest celebrity news story of 2026 and, for the British media, perhaps the last decade... we discuss the drama so far.

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends the 1996 movie Michael while Maggie recommends the book Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.

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The most popular social media trend this week? Posting like it’s 2016. We break down why people are posting throwbacks and if there's a bit of historical revisionism going on. We read from Daisy Jones' British Vogue piece titled '2016 Was Actually The Worst Year Ever, Remember?'

In Bookmarked, we discuss the new Marty Supreme movie that's released via A24 this week in Australian cinemas.

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In this mini episode, we discuss the books we're currently reading, what's on our TBR list, and the 2026 book releases we're most excited about.

Maggie:

Great Big Beautiful Life - Emily Henry

Truly Madly Guilty - Liane Moriarty

Root Rot - Saskia Nislow

Ghost Cities - Siang Lu

The Ten Year Affair - Erin Somers

Lost Lambs - Madeline Cash

Vigil - George Saunders

Jas:

Happiness and Love - Zoe Dubno

August Blue - Deborah Levy

One Story - Pip Finkemeyer

Cape Fever - Nadia Davis

How To Kill A Guy In Ten Dates - Shailee Thompson

Just Watch Me - Lior Torenberg

We also reference The Vegetarian by Han Kang during our chat.

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As we enter a new year, many people have been setting goals to be more offline—but in our tech-obsessed lives, is this even possible? We reference Tamara's 365 Buttons, people turning on Gen Z's internet speak and the proliferation of AI slop, including Jeanswest's strange Instagram rebrand. We ask if the chronically online will become a new type of class, as posed by YouTube creator, Magic. And, in a world of personal branding and content creation, can we even afford to go offline? We reference a piece from The Cut, titled In 2026, We Are Friction-Maxxing by Kathryn Jezer-Morton and attention as a form of prayer by TikTok user, Denise Stobes.

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends Amy Taylor's novel Ruins while Maggie recommends the Scottish documentary, The Golden Spurtle.

Thanks for listening and thank you again to everyone who sent a kind word via Jas's post or Apple reviews! We're so grateful to have you and can't wait to create more in 2026.

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Then, we get into our annual book recap! Here we discuss our best, worst and most unexpected reads of the year.

Jas' least favourite reads were Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao and Orbital by Samantha Harvey. Her most unexpected reads were Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead by Olga Tokarczuk and Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. And her favourite books of the year? The Coin by Yasmin Zaher and Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.

Maggie's least favourite reads were Eat Your Heart Out by Victoria Brownlee and Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. Her most unexpected reads were The Names by Florence Knapp and Gliff by Ali Smith. Her favourite books were Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy and The Bee Sting by Paul Murray.

Thank you for listening to Culture Club this year. If you've enjoyed this conversation, please share it with a friend. We'll see you next year!

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In today's episode, we chit chat about Kendall Jenner's mountain Architectural Digest video, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's A24 movie, and Melbourne's new DIVA exhibition. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson have been confirmed to make an appearance in Sunrise on the Reaping confirming Jas' theory of a Josh Hutcherson renaissance. We reference a New York Times interview and the Jesse Tyler Ferguson podcast Dinner's On Me.

Disney, the company that's famously staunch on copyright, have made a huge deal with OpenAI. We reference an article by Crikey and the Search Engine podcast. Analysis has found that Taylor Swift was the victim of a targeted online bot attack that aimed to align her and Life of a Showgirl to Nazi and rightwing imagery and values. We discuss the report findings and the headlines coming out of the first two episodes of Disney+'s Taylor Swift documentary series, The End of an Era.

In Bookmarked, Jas recommend the HBO show I Love LA and references a substack by Whitney Friedlander on Gen Z's new era of TV shows. Maggie recommends Zootopia 2.

Talk to you next time, and take care. <3

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Miley Cyrus has confirmed her engagement to musician Maxx Morando, and the new Sunrise On The Reaping trailer is here. In Culture Shock, James Charles discovered the deep Australian lore of the Bunnings sausage sizzle.

From the 10th of December, anyone under 16 in Australia won’t be able to keep or make accounts on social media apps. We discuss the pros and cons of the law and what it's like living in one of the first countries in the world to implement restrictions for kids on social media.

Spotify Wrapped dropped last week to slightly less fanfare than years previous. We share our personal thoughts on the hallowed pop culture tradition, and Maggie shares the op-ed she wrote for Cheek Media titled 'Why I opted out of this year's Spotify Wrapped'. We also reference the new podcast, Fan To Fan podcast by Bridget Hustwaite and Alex Pearce.

In Bookmarked, Jas enjoyed the new A24 rom-com, Eternity, while Maggie loved Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley.

Talk to you soon!

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In this episode, we recap some of the internet's reactions to our Wicked Instagram post, and writer Soaliha Iqbal reads from her Substack essay titled: 'Can women's bodies ever be apolitical?' Next, we have a quick chat about the TikTok Awards. Please note: this episode was recorded before the allegations of racism against the awards show came to light. We highly recommend Zee Feed's break down of the topic.

In Culture Quickie, we ask why Americans love the Irwins so much and ask if Timothee Chalamet is moonlighting as a rapper. In our main topic, we discuss the discourse around Chante Joseph's mega viral Vogue article, 'Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?' and the callback articles that have been published in response, including this one from Dazed and Vogue UK.

In recommendations, Jas throws it all the way back to the eighties with her staycation film pick, 'Moonstruck' while Maggie shares the non-fiction book, 'Cult Bride' by Liz Cameron.

Chat soon!

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We're back from a little wedding break as Jas got hitched. After a quick debrief, we're straight into Culture Quickies.

Charli XCX has published her first two Substack posts: one on creativity and one about being a pop star. We chat about Charli's emergence on the newsletter platform and break down her musings. Next, Sydney Sweeney has been having a tough year after her indie biopic flopped at the box office this month. We discuss Sydney's 2025 controversies (including recent comments with GQ) and why she's being portrayed as a right wing celebrity.

Wicked: For Good the second part of the Wicked franchise, was released earlier this month. But it's not the movie musical that has people talking. Main actresses Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh all looked noticeably thinner at press junkets and premieres. But should we even be discussing women's bodies in the post-body positivity movement era? In this segment, we discuss the eating disorder allegations and reference a piece for The Free Press titled 'In ‘Wicked,’ There’s a Very Thin Elephant in the Room' by Kara Kennedy. This segment references disordered eating and body image. If you need help with this, you're not alone. There are resources available on the Butterfly Foundation.

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends a short romance novel by debut author and Substack writer, Erika Veurink titled Exit Lane while Maggie shares her love for Apple TV sci-fi series, Pluribus.

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We missed you. We have a catch up on mic, FINALLY share our thoughts on Life of a Showgirl and discuss all things wedding and travel.

Lily Allen has released the divorce album of the decade and we break down its major tracks. Hailey Bieber has shared on the In Your Dreams podcast that she's not considering botox until her 30s. Why is this so refreshing to hear?

FRESHLY 20 year old pop star, Sombr, has been at the centre of controversy this week after creating a video response to a negative concert review. A 25-year-old woman named Meg posted an eight-minute review of her experience at Sombr’s show in D.C to her TikTok. Sombr responded to the accusations of vulgarity toward his teenaged crowd and made a point to bring up both his and Meg's ages. Why is Gen Z so obsessed with age?

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends the new Bruce Springsteen biopic, Deliver Me From Nowhere while Maggie read Liane Moriarty's 2024 book, Here One Moment.

Talk to you soon! Jas & Mags xo

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We talk about Bridget’s early days at Triple J, the hustle behind the scenes, and the personal turning point that led her to step away from the country's most popular broadcaster. In this open and honest chat, Bridget shares what it’s like to live publicly with endometriosis, how it shaped her career, and what she’s learned about balancing ambition with chronic illness.

For more of Bridget's content, you can follow her on TikTok and Instagram. 

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After the success of Bunny, Mona has decided to revisit the world in the 2025 hybrid prequel and sequel, We Love You Bunny. Described as Frankenstein meets Heathers, We Love You, Bunny follows Bunny’s protagonist, Samantha, after she’s published her first novel to critical acclaim. But the Bunnies, unhappy with how they’ve been portrayed, find and kidnap her, taking it in turns to retell their side of the story.

With Margaret Atwood naming Mona her “literary heir,” we were so excited to speak with the US author. In this chat, we discuss why she chose to revisit her cult classic novel Bunny, learning to fail as a writer, the shadow selves that can be found in female friendships, and more.

Speak soon!

Jas & Mags xo

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We have another pop culture episode for you–delicious.

The pop girlies are in their marriage eras. Charli XCX threw her second wedding last week while Selena Gomez tied the knot with Benny Blanco. With a number of main pop girls getting married, will their music change? It's a question writer Catherine Shannon asks in her Substack essay, 'Pop Enters Its Wife Era'.

Matilda Djerf has returned to the press for the first time since her bullying and toxic workplace allegations last year. Speaking with Stephanie McNeal for Glamour US, Matilda shares that she’s keen to get back to her brand and community. Listen to our 2024 episode What The Djerf for a breakdown of the allegations.

Wearable AI device Friend is back in the news cycle after the company spent $1 million USD on subway ads to tell people to have robot friends. We discuss the news and read from a piece in The Atlantic by Yair Rosenberg titled Have You Considered Not Polluting the Water?

14-year-old Australian influencer, Deja Clark, daughter of influencer Kat Clarke, has launched a collaboration with Supre under her swimwear label, Sunny De. To launch, the brand and Deja held an event – a mix of Deja’s friends and influencers. Online, there’s been some heated commentary about influencer diversity as the attendees were almost all thin, white girls. We break down the online commentary from Kristine Achayo, Brooke (ewwitsbrooke), and Sinderella (@asinderellastory).

Next, why does it feel SO HARD to make decisions right now? An article for Dazed magazine by Maybelle Morgan interrogates our relationship with decisions and ChatGPT. We share our thoughts on the article and our own experience with decision fatigue.

In Bookmarked, Jas loved Good Hang with Amy Poehler and Olivia Colman while Maggie has been devouring Stinkbug by Australian writer Sinead Stubbins.

Thanks for listening!! <3 Jas & Mags xo

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Some popcorn pop culture bits to warm us up today including TSITP finale, Chris Briney's new venture, Robert Irwin is Maggie's new white boy of the month, Jimmy Kimmel is cancelled and are Ben & Jerry going through a break-up?

In other news, 2022 called and it wants its scandal back. Ned Fulmer, former YouTube Try Guys member, is back in the spotlight. The Buzzfeed-turned-YouTube content group gained a following for their viral videos “trying” new things. Three years ago, Ned made headlines. The self-proclaimed “wife guy” was caught cheating on his wife, Ariel, in a “consensual workplace relationship”.

We chat about Ned's return to the media world and ask why Ariel was his first guest on his new podcast, Rock Bottom.

Earlier this month, VOGUE US announced that there would be a new head of editorial content: Chloe Malle. We find out who Chloe is, the nepo baby allegations against her, and break down the gossip-y TikToks and headlines about her style. We also chat about the blurring lines between influencers and editors, and why fashion fans think writers owe them entertainment. In this segment, we reference TikToks from editors Tyler McCall and Brodie Lancaster.

In recommendations, Maggie enjoyed Panic World Podcast while Jas can't stop listening to Wolf Alice's album, The Clearing.

Chat to you soon!

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Maggie has been travelling again, so we have a lot to catch up on! From the Wuthering Heights adaptation trailer (and ensuing literature discourse) to another celebrity engagement, we start with some popcorn-pop culture bites.

Next, the news that dominated the media last week: the assassination of political podcaster Charlie Kirk. We share our thoughts on the divisive right wing figure and reference an article from The Cut by writer E.J Dickson. Titled Why Young Conservative Women Loved Charlie Kirk, the feature tells the story of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point conferences specifically targeted toward young women of high school and college age. We analyse the piece and discuss the increase of young people moving to the right side of politics.

Have you heard that all the girlies are doing the “Great Lock In” challenge? The new social media trend is billed as a way to laser-focus on self-improvement before December 31 rolls around. The premise: Get a head start on New Year’s resolutions or restart an abandoned goal for side hustles, diet, fitness, sleep, or creative hobbies. We ask if the "Great Lock In" is helpful to a generation that's already obsessed with productivity.

In recommendations, Jas loved Death Cap Murders on Stan Australia while Maggie shares her thoughts on Australian band, Folk Bitch Trio's album Now Would Be A Good Time.

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After a plethora of fun interviews (Poh Ling Yeow! Jessica Mauboy! Indy Yelich!) we are back with a juicy pop culture episode. But first, we give you a little update on what we've been up to. After some Culture Quickie updates, we launch into the engagement news of the year: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Is it the parasocial moment of the decade?

Next, former West Coast Eagles player, Mitch Brown, made history in Australia this week after coming out as the first queer player in the AFL's (that's the Australian Football League) 129-year history. We discuss the importance of this moment, the response of the other clubs, and hear an excerpt from Bridget Hustwaite's opinion article on the topic for Missing Perspectives.

US tennis champion Serena Williams has made headlines this week after becoming the face of weight loss drug and direct-to-patient healthcare company, Ro. We debate the ethics of an athlete promoting a weight loss drug and discuss the back-and-forth the news has created on social media. We reference Jameela Jamil's Instagram post, the PEOPLE magazine exclusive Serena broke the news in, and the Sydney Morning Herald's article by Nell Geraets.

In Bookmarked, we have two book recommendations to help get you out of your reading slump. Jas is sharing an all-time favourite in Nora Ephron's Heartburn, while Maggie recommends the Australian eco-dystopian book Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

Chat to you next time! Jas & Mags xo

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The singer has achieved six top-ten albums (including two number-ones) and 16 top 20 singles. She’s also been nominated for an ARIA a whopping 25 times and has won two. And while we personally think Jess was robbed in the recent Triple J Hottest 100 Australian songs countdown, she is receiving her flowers with her induction into the National Indigenous Music Award’s Hall Of Fame.

In this chat, we discuss her new independent music label Jamally, her nostalgic resurgence on TikTok, and what it means to be inducted into the National Indigenous Music Award’s Hall Of Fame.

Jas & Mags xo

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In this special solo episode of Culture Club, Maggie is breaking down her dos and don'ts of solo travel.

From safety as a woman to packing tips and why she's so obsessed with hopping on a flight, Maggie is sharing everything she's learnt so far and answers your burning questions.

We'll be back in your ears with pop culture eps soon.

Jas & Maggie x

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And, if her name sounds familiar, that’s because Indy is the younger sister of Ella Yelich, AKA, Lorde. In this interview, we chat about what it’s like to move to NYC from Auckland, New Zealand, her diary-like new EP, and how she grappled with her older sister’s stratospheric rise to fame as a young teen.

Indy kindly gave us heaps of recommendations during our chat.

In music, Indy loves 'Feeling' by Billy Marten and 'All I Ever Asked' by Rachel Chinouriri. When it comes to books, Indy is in her fantasy era with 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros and 'Skipshock' by Caroline O'Donoghue. In poetry, Indy's favourite poems are 'June' by Alex Dimitrov and 'Wild Geese' by Mary Oliver.

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Poh Ling Yeow has been a beloved fixture on Australian TV since her Masterchef debut in 2009. She’s hosted multiple shows, like ABC’s Poh’s Kitchen and SBS’s Poh & Co, and has authored multiple cookbooks. Now, she’s back on our screens as one of the Masterchef judges. Poh has also been nominated for the prestigious TV Week Gold Logie! You can vote for Poh here until 7pm on Friday August 1.

In this chat we discuss how she balances multiple creative pursuits, why her shyness became her strength, and "sucking the marrow" out of all life has to offer.

Poh recommends Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

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Strap in, cos we have a whole host of Culture Quickies to run through.

Filming for The Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially underway with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway papped on the streets of New York. The Trisha Paytas baby reincarnation theory continues, and has Rebel Wilson “deliberately undermined” the release of her comedy musical, The Deb?

We know many Culture Clubbers have fantasised about Mr. Harry Styles, and now he’s letting us take him to bed – or, at least, his product. In Culture Shock, we discuss Pleasing's new product and whether we'd buy it ourselves...

Next, Charli xcx and her musician husband, George Daniel, got married in Hackney, London. We share our thoughts on the pap pics and ask why everyone's obsessed with "low-key" weddings.

Fashion brand Guess has published print ads in Vogue US… using AI models. Seraphinne Vallora, an AI marketing agency that creates editorial-level AI-driven marketing campaigns, is behind the images but who is responsible here? The publication or the brand?

In recommendations, Maggie shares YouTube series, Worth It – Andrew, Steve and Adam and Jas is obsessed with The Summer I Turned Pretty. Up top, we also chat about Melbourne International Film Festival, which kicks off on August 7. Go support the arts!

Chat to you next time!

Jas & Mags xo

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For the first time in ten years, the gender pay gap has flipped — at least for Gen Zs. According to a recent report, full-time working Gen Z women between the ages of 16 and 24 are out-earning their male peers. But is everything what it seems? We discuss the findings and our own thoughts on the rhetoric around men being "left behind". Jas references this TikTok.

Courtney Palmer (@courtney_joelle on TikTok) has gone viral with her take on “princess treatment,”. In a recent video (viewed millions of times), the self-proclaimed housewife princess shares that she doesn't look at or talk to wait staff when on a date with her husband. Is this rhetoric signalling a darker turning point for feminism? Maggie also references an article in The Guardian by Emma Beddington titled 'Is ‘princess treatment’ a harmless trend – or yet more fuel for misogyny?'

Next, Australian retailer Big W was in hot water recently after selling MAGA hats on its website. It caused people to ask who should be held accountable and how much heat should Big W cop? This leads us into a discussion around the shock departure of Love Island USA contestant, Cierra Ortega, who left after screenshots of her using an anti-Asian slur circulated.

Maggie references a Refinery29 article titled, 'Two Things Can Be True: Cierra Was Wrong & Love Island Mishandled Her Exit' by Taryn Finley.

After a bit of a meatier episode, we end on two pop culture recs that we think you'll also love.

Maggie recommends the musical Annie, while Jas surprisingly adored Superman in IMAX. If you want to see all of our podcast recommendations in the one place, download Australian app, Pod Recs! Thank you to the people who asked for us to be included on the app.

Chat to you next time!

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After culture quickie bites, including Maggie's matcha TikTok take and the media's response to Bob Vylan's Glastonbury protest, we dive into the P Diddy verdict announced this week. This segment includes a reference to The Cut's article titled Maybe Me Too Is Really Dead by Andrea González-Ramírez.

Do you feel the pressure to be always digitally available? It’s a question Sydney writer, Miski Omar, asked in The Guardian Australia this week. Miski kindly read out a snippet of her article titled 'I’m not ignoring your message – I’m overwhelmed by the tyranny of being reachable'.

In Bookmarked, Maggie enjoyed the 2008 teen movie The Clique. Social Media Producer Allie Daisy King gave Culture Club a snippet of her take on the seminal movie before her video essay is published on Extra Virgin. Jas enjoyed the Substack, how to want more without hating what you already have by Milk and Cookies author, Ayushi Thakkar.

We hope you enjoyed this ep! Chat next time xo.

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Welcome to Culture Club.

In this week's ep we have pop culture bites that we NEED to discuss with the class. First up, the new Sense and Sensibility adaptation starring Daisy Edgar-Jones has been announced. Plus, author (and Culture Club Chats alumni) Diana Reid worked on the screenplay! Huge.

Next, Olivia Rodrigo had her movie moment as she spotted at Glastonbury singing along with the "Common People". Sabrina Carpenter has an album cover that's "approved by God". And, has the rumoured fued between Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia finally been put to bed?

In Culture Shock, we discuss the stepping down of publishing titan, Anna Wintour as she departs the top job at Vogue.

The “wedding of the century" has landed in Venice – Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and ex-American journalist Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot in a lavish (and controversial) three-day affair. We discuss the high profile guests, Lauren's dress, and the protests that followed the billionaire's arrival. Jacqueline Maley reads a snippet of her article for SMH, The Bezos-Sanchez wedding party proves it – the age of vulgarity is upon us.

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends the Disney+ show, Rivals, while Maggie is loving the Amazon Prime series, Overcompensating.

That's all for now! Chat soon. Jas & Mags xo

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The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have had a pay increase and Jojo Siwa says she felt pressured to come out as a lesbian. We reference the Cosmopolitan article 'Prestige Won’t Pay My Rent' by Cait Emma Burke.

Next, actress and advocate Jameela Jamil says she's done being interviewed by women. After an interview with The Times UK, Jameela took to social media and her Substack to share that the story “read like a cheap, bitchy, Daily Mail blog, written by a student desperate to get clicks to keep their job.” In our chat, we discuss celebrities' expectations of profile interviews and why journalists wanting to be friends with their subject is leading to worse media and content.

In recommendations, we share two books: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors and Gliff by Ali Smith.

Chat next week besties.

Jas & Mags xo

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We discuss Choice's SPF findings, which had the country stressing, and a local celebrity sighting.

There’s been more Sabrina Carpenter outrage this week after she announced her new album, Man’s Best Friend. From violence against women to puritan culture and using pop stars as a scapegoat for our anger at the world, we share our own takes on the discourse. We reference this Substack.

Next, what does it mean to climb cringe mountain? Jas shares her findings on the new term and we chat about Addison Rae's earnest press tour for her new album, Addison. We share a clip from Popcast, the New York Times music podcast and Quenlin Blackwell's YouTube interview series, Feeding Starving Celebrities. This ELLE US interview is also referenced.

In Bookmarked, Maggie loved Offline Love on Netflix. Jas got to watch The Materialists and shares a no-spoiler review on the rom-com.

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In this special solo episode of Culture Club, Jas gets candid about all things wedding. From planning to the pressures of being a bride thanks to social media, Jas shares the tips that have been helping her and answers your burning wedding questions.

Jas references a reel by fitness coach and content creator, Laura Girard. HUD Skincare clinic in Northcote and St Kilda, Melbourne is where Jas is getting her skin prep done and Modern Day Romance is their wedding content creator.

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Chloe Elisabeth Wilson is the author of debut novel, Rytual, a story about aimless 20-something Melburnian Marnie Sellick. She gets swept up into the glamorous world of Rytual Cosmetica, a beauty brand where everything is not what it seems and Friday Night Drinks are very important. Marnie embarks on a journey of girl-bossery and discovery, helped along by the enigmatic beauty CEO, Luna Peters. 

Rytual has been described as both a darkly funny deconstruction of the beauty industry and a gripping examination of career, feminism and desire. It asks the question: what if your favourite cult beauty brand... was actually a cult? Rytual blends a number of genres together: psychological thriller, comedy, sci-fi and contemporary lit to create a truly gripping read. In this chat we hear a snippet from her book, discuss the themes above and chat about all things work in a post-girl boss world. You can purchase Rytual here.

Chloe lives between Los Angeles and Naarm. Her work has been published by Refinery29, The Guardian, and ABC Everyday and she’s worked as a researcher for Shameless Media. Keep up to date with Chloe (and her second novel!) here.

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Lorde has had an interesting first press cycle moment for her forthcoming album, Virgin. We speak about the Rolling Stone comments and whether Lorde's ovulation sentiment is veering into right-wing territory. We reference a Glamour UK article by Chloe Laws.

Next, Australian Fashion Week has been... a lot. We break down Maggie's TikTok video and ask who fashion week is actually for? It references an article from RUSSH magazine by Cassandra Dimintroff.

KIC CEO (and former Culture Club guest) Laura Henshaw has been in the Australian news cycle this week after calling out podcaster Chris Griffin. In a recent interview with creator Wade Papenfus, Chris began spouting some pretty toxic tradwife sentiments. We discuss the comments and Laura's feedback on the importance of financial literacy and independence in women. We also share her Australian Financial Review feature and Laura's KICPOD episode.

In Bookmarked, we both recommend Beetlejuice the musical, which is playing now in Melbourne. You can buy your tickets here.

See you next time! Jas & Mags xo

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This week we’re basking in the literary glow of the Melbourne Writers Festival, and feeling the pre-event buzz of AFW (Australian Fashion Week). 

After our catch-up, we dive into our chit-chat of the week including the latest Harry Styles’ sighting, and an update on Maggie’s White Boy of The Month. 

In our Culture Shock, the partner of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, Billy Evans, has begun raising money for his new start-up, a blood-testing company. Sorry, what? We reference The Dropout podcast and TV series. 

FKA twigs has caused a TikTok lol after positing a profound question on the stage of Resident Advisor Exchange Live at AVA London. We reference the TikTok and ask why celebrities are like this. 

Next, are your Sonny Angels a recession indicator?

Enter: Labubu — the latest “it” collectible with jagged teeth, furrowed brows and a $30+ price tag (if you’re lucky). We share our own thoughts on the collectible craze and reference a piece by Simran Pasricha for PEDESTRIAN.TV which suggests that trinkets like Sonny Angels, Miffys, and Jellycats are more than just cute. 

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends a piece by Izzy Wight for Fashion Journal on the ‘Just A Girl’ phenomenon whilst Maggie devoured Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.

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As a result, band members Caleb Harper, Peppa Lane, Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu and Kieran Lama have quickly risen to the heights of Australian music royalty.

Spacey Jane scooped up an ARIA for their hit song, Booster Seat, which also made it to number two in Triple J’s Hottest 100 in 2020, and their sold-out tours have cemented their formidable live reputation.

Now, their third album If That Makes Sense is about to be released. With its honest lyrics and catchy hooks, If That Makes Sense is Spacey Jane’s boldest and most grown-up album yet and we’re so excited to chat about it with their frontman Caleb and bassist Peppa.

You can stream the new album here from May 9 and follow the band (and their tours) on Instagram.

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Next, South Asian clothing has been pulled into the fashion limelight recently, and has once again become the subject of cultural appropriation discourse. We discuss what the new conversation is and why TikTok's 'Scandi Summer' may be problematic. 

We reference the PTV article, Scarves, Shararas & Erasure: How Western Fashion Keeps Rebranding South Asian Heritage by Varsha Yajman and Kriti Gupta's article Fast Fashion Has A Problem With Co-Opting South Asian Design for ELLE.

From caviar bumps to frosted martini glasses, new homeware hauls and luxury trips, despite what the headlines are shouting about an impending recession, on social media it seems that everyone is living it up. So is everyone broke or is it just you?

Financial planners have coined the term 'Money Dysmorphia', and in this segment, we discuss the New York Times' article on the topic and reference The Cut's article titled Are We All Living Beyond Our Means Now? by Claire Lampen. 

In Bookmarked, Maggie recommends Bon Appétit's On The Line YouTube series (this one and this one specifically). Jas shares the debut novel from Chloe Elisabeth Wilson, Rytual, which is available for pre-order now.

And reminder, we're chatting with Chloe live at the Melbourne Writers Festival! You can nab tickets for the May 9 show here. 

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You'll be hearing some fresh segments, fun new voices and seeing more of us. We can't wait to take the pod to new heights! 

In our first ep in the studio, we share our thoughts on Coachella, Lorde's new music and Matilda Djerf's latest scandal (yes, there's another one). 

Of course, we also had to chat about Ms Katy Perry and co's 11-minute jaunt to space and the subsequent backlash. 

Next, we discuss White Lotus season three's dysfunctional trio, Jaclyn, Kate and Laurie. Could their friendships actually be... positive? 

It's a question writer Arabella Peterson posed in her article, The White Lotus Made Me Rethink My 'Toxic' Friendships for New Zealand magazine, Ensemble. 

In our revamped recommendation segment, Bookmarked, Jas shares a sapphic vampire novel, Hunger Stone by Kat Dunn while Maggie enjoyed a kitchy mockumentary comedy titled Best In Show. 

Thanks for listening and growing with us over the years. Love ya! 
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As one of the lead plaintiffs, Anjali argued that the then-Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley actually had a duty of care to protect young Australians from the impacts of climate change, particularly when approving new fossil fuel projects. 

While the court originally voted in favour of Anjali and her team, it was later (disappointingly) overturned on appeal.

Now, the 21-year-old climate activist is continuing to fight for the planet and future generations. 

In this chat, we sit down with Anjali to discuss life as a 20-something climate activist, how to take action when the world is making you apathetic, and more.  

You can follow Anjali's work here. 

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Elon Musk's estranged daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson covers Teen Vogue, the dangers of male fitness influencers, and do you need a nemesis? 

On this week's ep we dive into a chat about 2025's cover star of the moment, Elon Musk's estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson. The 20-year-old spoke to Teen Vogue about the “cartoonishly evil” Trump administration and being a young trans woman today. We love. 

Next, are alpha male fitness influencers the new MLM? One morning routine by Christian creator Ashton Hall went viral this week. From waking up at 3:50 am to multiple ice bowl dunks and a faceless woman in servitude, the creepy clip is making us wonder what the new era of male creators is saying about masculinity. 

We reference Netflix's series Adolescence and Matt xiv's tweet. 

Next, there are so many productivity and goal-achieving hacks out there but one writer has suggested it's easy to achieve everything you've ever dreamed of: find a nemesis.

In an opinion essay for the New York Times, writer Rachel Feintzeig asks if finding a nemesis is a #lifehack for being your most productive and goal-achieving self. Is this toxic? Or are we doing what we need to do under capitalism?

In recommendations, Maggie loved discovering Asian youth culture publication RADII. Jas has been audio booking the historic non-fiction read, Thou Savage Women: Female Killers in Early Modern Britain by Blessin Adams. 

Our Melbourne Writers Festival tickets are out now! We're interviewing debut author, Chloe Elisabeth Wilson about her novel Rytual, a cult thriller that examines the beauty industry, girlbossing and modern life. We can't wait! 

Purchase your tickets before Thursday, March 27 at midnight for a 10% early bird discount. 

Chat next time! Jas & Mags xo

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A TikTok by @martinifeeny has garnered millions of views after she declared: “I hate all of the New York influencers. I think that they're boring as fuck and they're all carbon copies of each other.” 

This has sparked a week of TikTok discourse as users question why they're following rich, white influencers. Spoiler alert: The app is a microcosm of society. We reference an article by Stephanie McNeal for Glamour.

Next, are we in a party deficit? Despite Jas gearing up to host the biggest party of her life and Maggie loving a picnic and small gathering, we think... yes. 

We reference a piece titled Americans Need To Party More by Ellen Cushing for The Atlantic (and its subsequent TikTok).

Afterwards we chat about two of the biggest entertainment moments of the last few years: The Substance and Severance. This convo was sparked by a guest essay that Jas read in The New York Times by professor Eric Schwitzgebel. 

Is it a coincidence that these two pieces of work reference splintering the human mind and body? To compartmentalise ourselves? We share our thoughts on the essay and how it's relevant to our own lives. 

In recommendations, we have two new books to share! Jas enjoyed The Coin by Yasmin Zaher while Maggie read Signs Of Damage by Diana Reid. 

We hope you enjoy and chat to you next time! 
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After a quick recap about Melbourne Fashion Festival and Jas' Adelaide trip, we get into some pop culture tidbits and discourse. 

Fila has dropped a new collection with Hailey Bieber this week and while it's giving Sporty Spice, the campaign images have us asking whether we've reached a crescendo of food as an aspirational luxury item. In this segment we reference a TikTok by user Zauey and an article in Vogue Business titled To Gen Z, food is the new luxury. What does that mean for fashion? By Lucy Maguire. 

In recommendations, Maggie loved an Australian rom-com set in New York while Jas binged two seasons of a British comedy-thriller. 

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Aside from social media creation, Nawal also hosts her podcast Just Delusional and has a Substack called Nawal's Diary. She was a contributing editor for Refinery29 Australia and has led her own TedX talk.

In this chat, we the balance between faith and influencing, how dangerous media tokenism is and the importance of wearing (and living) your values.

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Firstly, The Cut has published an article interviewing five Reddit "snarkers" who love to hate online personalities. This comes after anonymous gossip site, Tattle Life, announced it was shutting down (although the site is still live at the time of recording).

We ask why these sites exist and even dissect Maggie's very own anonymous hate mail. 

Next, would you pay thousands to be a part of a member's club that doesn't physically exist? It's a question writer Taylor Lorenz posed in her newsletter User Mag this month. TuxedoSociety is an “Instagram club” where you pay to dress up and make “old money” content with a bunch of aspiring “old money” influencers. We chat about the rise of content clubs and why they're a sign of economic downturn. 

In recommendations, we share one trending Aussie TV show and a weepy rom-com... 

Chat to you next time! 
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We have a bumper episode today so strap in. 

Firstly, what was with those Ryan Reynolds paparazzi photos last week? Amidst the It Ends With Us lawsuits between his wife, Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni, TikTok users wonder if Ryan's PR team set him up with staged fans. We also briefly recount where the lawsuits are at as of this week. 

Next, Gracie Abrams fans have been called out after they tried to create a petition to replace Dora Jar, her tour's opening act. We discuss the entitlement many pop fans feel towards their faves. 

In local news, Australian fast fashion brand Glassons has customers shocked by their new marketing campaign. Instagram users were perplexed by the Bondi Junction store when multiple slim models were turned into irl mannequins as they walked on treadmills at the front of the store in the new activewear collection. We discuss what this says about Australia's fashion culture and ask why brands are still using one type of body to promote their products. 

Next, one of Australia's biggest social media stars, Anna Paul has been pulled into drama this week after her former friend (and brother's ex-girlfriend) Mikaela Testa shared allegations of Anna fat-shaming fans, lying about growing up poor and luring young fans into subscribing to her Only Fans content under the guise of giving away money prizes.

While we share the toplines of the drama, we also discuss why wealthy people feel they need to pretend to be poor and reference this video essay by Michael Sorensen. This also leads us into a chat about the Lola Young nepo-niece allegations. 

In recommendations, Maggie loved The Beesting by Paul Murray while Jas recommends Good With Money by Emma Edwards. 

Lots of love, 
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Rugby star Ilona Maher has sparked a conversation this week around imposter syndrome. We share our own experience with the phenomenon that feels increasingly common amongst women (for better or for worse?). During this chat we also reference the Mel Robbins Podcast and the 'Let Them' theory.

Next, we've been read to filth by Melbourne-based brand strategy consultant and lecturer Eugene Healey who posted a TikTok about what he deems the new post-luxury status symbol: ‘wasteful' time. 

Maggie references The Theory of the Leisure Class: An Economic Study of Institutions by Thorstein Veblen and her own Instagram caption. 

In recommendations, Jas enjoyed Babygirl (you can enter our ticket giveaway on Culture Club's Instagram) while Maggie recommends Paddington In Peru. 

See you next time! 
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We debrief about the best, worst and most unexpected books we've read in 2024. Huuuuge disclaimer that these are just our own opinions and we hope this doesn't deter you from any titles or authors!

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From hosting the coveted Triple J Breakfast slot with co-host Luka Muller to her impressive comedy chops and work on TV screens across the country, we sat down with Concetta in the DM Sydney studio to learn more about her journey. 

In this chat, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the world of comedy (plus the graft it took Concetta to get to where she is) and touch on her lived experience with domestic violence, including how she's using her story to help others. 

You can listen to Concetta on Triple J Breakfast and follow her on Instagram. 

This episode contains reference to domestic violence.

If you have experienced violence and need immediate or ongoing help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) to talk to a counsellor from the national domestic violence hotline. 

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We reference a piece in the New Yorker titled Luigi Mangione And The Making Of A Modern Antihero by Jessica Winter. 

Next, Matilda Djerf, founder of fashion label Djerf Avenue and the prototype for Scandi Clean Girls worldwide, is under fire this week after Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet spoke with 11 current and former Djerf Avenue employees who accuse Djerf of fat shaming, favouritism, and bullying. 

We share the accusations and ask if influencers can lead healthy businesses. We reference videos by creators Elena Tea, Barefaced Media, and Carmen Azzopardi. 

In recommendations, Jas enjoyed Who's That Girl, a world-first interview with influencer Anna Paul for In Style by Courtney Thompson. Maggie loved the podcast How To Be a Good Ancestor w/ Roman Krysnaric by Upstream.

Thank you for listening. <3 Jas & Mags xo 

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Described as an "anti-small talk" podcast, the show is hosted by Everybody Has A Secret's producer, Ruby Hall. 

Ruby’s career journey has been anything but linear, from being a child actor in a beloved Australian kids TV show to moving from Perth to Melbourne to pursue her media dreams. 

We sat down with Ruby in our Melbourne studio to ask her how she nabbed a dream job at one of Australia's most coveted media empires and why her Saturn return has shown Ruby just how good things can get. 

Listen to Inherited here and follow Ruby's socials here. 

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Maggie went to a naked dinner party and we saw the Wicked film at the Melbourne premiere. 

Next, what the hell happened on night two of the Melbourne Dolly Alderton show? Hugh van Cuylenburg, known for his work on healthy masculinity, vulnerability and motivational speaking through The Resilience Project, apparently “hijacked” the conversation with Dolly sparking disappointment from attendees. 

We reached out to the Culture Club listeners who were there to hear their first-hand thoughts and discuss why it's sparked such a local conversation on gender. Thank you to everyone who took the time to write and voicemail. 

Post-US election, the internet is ablaze with cultural conversations around the fashion of the past few years and how it indicated a Republican landslide. From old money to coquette to Americana, the trend cycle has been perpetuating conservatism for a while. 

We quote a TikTok by Elysia Berman, reference the substack Fashion's Alt-Right Flirtation from I Heart Mess and read from a 2018 VICE article titled Learn To Spot The Secret Signals Of Far-Right Fashion. 

For recommendations, Maggie continues the US politics theme with the podcast America’s Young Men Are Falling Behind – And Shifting Right by Plain English with Derek Thompson. Jas enjoyed a newsletter from The Foreword titled So You’re In A Comparison Spiral by Lilith Hardie Lupica for the career newsletter The Foreword.

Thank you to Australian period brand Scarlet and their new rae heat pad for sponsoring this episode. 

Chat next time!! Jas & Mags xo

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From her outfit inspo for people with bigger busts to her advocacy work for those with Type 1 Diabetes, Carmen is using her platform to share her story and advocate for others.

We were lucky enough to have the Sydney-based creator drop by our Melbourne studio so we could chat all things freelance, fashion, and what it's like to share your life on the internet. 

For more of Carmen's content, you can follow her on TikTok or Instagram. 

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In today's ep we start off with a quick chat about our fashion weeks and the latest Kardashian PR nightmare (will they ever end?). 

Next, a Dazed article has us asking if we're in an irony epidemic. With every big moment being meme-ified, can we actually take anything seriously anymore? We reference an article by Halima Jibril titled Ethel Cain Says We Are In An Irony Epidemic – Is She Right?

We also reference an interview with Amyl and The Sniffers for Triple J.

Since the Barbie movie was announced we've seen a huge revival of girlhood as adult women try to find the comforts of their childhoods. One writer, Jade Hurley, believes this cultural movement's implications have inklings of alt-right pipelines.

We discuss Jade's substack article titled Your Fave Is Selling A Pedophilic Fantasy and ask if Sabrina Carpenter is perpetuating this regression into girlhood. 

In recommendations, Maggie loved The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters while Jas shares her thoughts on The Substance. 

We're on a break next week but see you next time! Jas & Mags xo

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Before we get into it, a disclaimer that this episode was recorded on Friday 18 October. 

Former One Direction member, Liam Payne, was found dead in a hotel in Buenos Aires last week. We recount the news and tributes that poured in, discuss our own complex emotions toward the event and share our thoughts on the community aspect of fandom that we've seen in recent days.

We also touch on the allegations that were being brought forward by Liam's ex Maya Henry in the weeks before his death.

In this segment, we reference an article on Vox titled The Chaos, Conspiracy Theories, and Controversy Surrounding Liam Payne’s Death by Kyndall Cunningham and Aja Romano. We read from How To Grieve Liam Payne by Lucy Blakiston for Shit You Should Care About and reference a 2016 article titled There Is No Right Way To Mourn Celebrities On The Internet by Ariel Bogle for Mashable. We also reference Jas' TikTok which you can watch here. 

Next, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show has returned after a six-year hiatus—to mixed reviews. We discuss what the internet is saying and share some thoughts from Australian-American creator Annika Neilson on the lack of size diversity.

We also read from a New York Times article The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t. by Vanessa Friedman.

In recommendations, Jas has been loving The Design Files' new print magazine while Maggie loved Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker.

Take care - Jas and Mags xo

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Her signature scrapbooking projects, tactile approach to content creation, and crafty supplies on Martina’s Tiny Store has led to her 300,000-strong following. 

Martina’s book, The Art of Memory Collecting, is being released later this month and features 15 scrapbook, collage, trinket and zine projects. Ahead of its launch, we sat down with Martina to discuss her career journey, social media in the creative space, and how to practise your craftiness. 

If you're Sydney or New York-based, RSVP to Martina's book launch at the Ace Hotel. 

You can follow Martina on Instagram here, pre-buy her book The Art Of Memory Collecting here and shop Martina's Tiny Store here. 

Speak soon! Jas & Mags xoxo

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Australian trend forecaster Lucinda Pikkat has us asking if everyone is dressing the same nowadays. Maggie shares how fast fashion hurt her sense of personal style and spills a savage garment game she plays in public. 

Sherry Ning's writing has sparked discourse on friendships in the internet era. We share our own takes on the conversation and reference Laura Pitcher's Dazed article, Does Anyone Have Time To Be A Good Friend Anymore?

In recommendations, Jas enjoyed Woo Woo by Ella Baxter while Maggie loved The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue. 

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Sally Rooney's latest novel is set to hit shelves this week. As the hype of another Cool Girl Book takes over our feeds, we discuss the impact that Advanced Reading Copies (or, ARCs) can have on a novel's success. 

We reference the Esquire article Are You Cool Enough For The Latest Sally Rooney Novel? by Madeline Diamond and Cameron Gibson's TikTok account Slaggy Book Club.

In the last month, two of our childhood stars have returned to the spotlight. But something was different. Both Christina Aguilera and Lindsay Lohan stepped out looking like their early 2000s selves. AKA twenty years younger.

We discuss the rise of "undetectable beauty" and reference this Dazed article by Bee Beardsworth and How To Stay Hot by Asia Milia Ware for The Cut.

Next, have you heard of Fridgescaping? It's the new aestheticised part of our lives, according to TikTok. We chat about our feelings on the trend and reference this video by creator @aamirazh on creative burnout.

In recommendation time, Maggie adores the podcast, I'm Wigging Out by Kee Reece Searles and Culture Club Chats alum, Lucy Neville. Jas has been loving the series English Teacher on Disney+. 

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This month, Lucinda added author to her list of achievements with the publishing of her debut book, All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot. 

An interrogation into self image, desirability, pop-culture and power, Lucinda’s book weaves in her own experience with eating disorders and body image alongside clever analysis of Western beauty standards. 

In this ep, we dive into the image-obsessed media industry, chat about the epidemic of plastic surgery and Ozempic, and discuss just how far the Australian health industry has to go when it comes to recognising disordered eating. 

You can buy All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot from all good bookstores and follow Lucinda @frooomes.

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Bennifer (2.0) is officially over. We reference this Vanity Fair article titled J.Lo, Ben, and The Art Of Timing Your Celebrity Divorce Announcement by Savannah Walsh and this opinion piece in The Guardian titled Bennifer is Over – Again. But Why Does Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Divorce Feel So Sad? by Sian Cain. 

Taylor Swift has broken her silence about the cancelled shows in Vienna and Sabrina Carpenter has a new album out.

Pop star of the moment, Chappell Roan has released a two-part TikTok captioned, “Do not assume this is directed at someone or a specific encounter. This is just my side of the story and my feelings".

We share our thoughts and read from an article for Betches titled Is The Internet Already Turning On Chappell Roan? An Investigation Into The Rise And Fall Of *The* Midwest Princess by Melanie Whyte. We also hear from writer Allie Daisy King who wrote an article for Missing Perspectives titled Female Singers Don't Owe Us Anything. 

Next, we're fully in Black Mirror territory. Recently, a new AI product was announced, set to be released in early 2025. ‘Friend’ is an AI-powered companion that aims to help society’s loneliness epidemic. We discuss our thoughts and read from an interview with the founder, Avi Schiffmann in Dazed. 

In recommendations, Maggie went to MIFF and saw the documentary, No Other Land while Jas shares her thoughts on the film, The Worst Person In the World. 

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The Love Island UK golden couple have split and Raygun is Australia's new icon (for better or worse). 

Everyone is feeling very demure, very mindful. But where did the phrase originate from? We reference this Dazed article titled Very Demure, Very Mindful: Who Owns An Internet Buzzword? by Laura Pitcher. 

Next, It Ends With Us has been the messiest media circuit since Don't Worry Darling. We share some thoughts and reference articles including The Drama Over It Ends With Us Has Almost Eclipsed the Film Itself by Scaachi Koul for Slate and It Ends With Us Movie Tries to Fix Colleen Hoover Book’s Problems, But Still Reeks of Hollow Girl Power by Sriya Tallapragada for Teen Vogue. 

In recommendations, Maggie enjoyed Emily Sundberg's recent newsletter, The Machine In The Garden from her substack, Feed Me while Jas watched Lee, a war film about Vogue's WWII war correspondent, Lee Miller – released in October. 

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A conversation on TikTok is suggesting the microtrend era we’ve come to love to hate, is seemingly over. But that doesn’t mean trends are dead. 

We discuss this shift and reference fashion analyst Mandy Lee's TikTok on the subject. Underconsumption core is also trending at the moment. Will this stick around or is it just 2024's version of deinfluencing? 

Plus, when it comes to fashion influencers, should we be expecting more of them? We reference this TikTok by user Rian Phin and Viv Chen's substack The Molehill. 

Next, "fruity boys" i.e. straight men with traditionally feminine qualities, are the subject of internet discourse thanks to a Dazed article How Fruity Boys Became The New Soft Boys by Halima Jibril. We discuss their appeal, the issues with it, and the subsequent TikTok sound that's popped up in response. 

In recommendations, Maggie loved an episode of This American Life, 24 Hours at the Golden Apple while Jas enjoyed When The Collective Taste Doesn’t Include You by Corinne Fay for her fashion newsletter Big Undies. 

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After we spill the deets of our Book Club getaway, we dive headfirst into the week's wildest internet stories. This includes Sheer Luxe launching an AI bot as their new editor (at a time when journalists are losing jobs worldwide), and adidas pulling their latest campaign with queen, Bella Hadid. Yikes. 

Brat has been taking over our feeds but this week marks Charli XCX's foray into US politics. We discuss why nothing seems real at the moment and reference this article from Dazed by Günseli Yalcinkaya. 

We also reference a newsletter from Taylor Lorenz' substack on the Pop Craveification of breaking news. 

This week, Maggie recommends the book How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang while Jas has been loving the Working Hard, Hardly Working Business podcast by Grace Beverley.

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The writer has also just released her debut book, Safe Space, a part-memoir, part-anti-racism resource in which she shares her personal experiences with racism in Australia – including in the dating space. 

In this ep of Culture Club Chats, Alyssa discusses the model minority myth, internalised racism and what allies can do to help people of colour. 

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The Devil Wears Prada looks like it's back for a sequel (good luck, Miranda) and Vogue US has appointed a Kennedy as its election political correspondent. Is this an iconic choice or good old nepotism? 

Next, we discuss Katy Perry's flop rebrand and ask if she's simply capitalising on the hyper pop train. We reference journalist Eilish Gilligan and this piece titled Why Are Mainstream Pop Stars Suddenly Getting Hyperpop Makeovers? by Kyle Munzenrieder. 

One of 2024's most viral memes has arrived in the form of Hawk Tuah. Hailey Welch has been catapulted into her 15 minutes of fame after a snippet of a TikTok street interview went super viral. We discuss this phenomenon and reference a piece by Thomas Mitchell titled From Chk-Chk-Boom to Hawk Tuah: How TikTok Transformed Street Interviews for the Sydney Morning Herald. 

We have two light-hearted recommendations this week with Jas loving A Family Affair on Netflix and Maggie reading Red, White, and Royal Blue. 

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In today's episode, we chat about Emma Robert's 'Nepo Baby' comments and Paul Mescal's latest pap shots with a certain indie musician. 

Next, do cheaters deserve to be exposed online? It's a question that was asked following the viral clip of a man on a United Airlines flight this week. We reference the article Exposing Cheaters Isn't Always A Flex by Angelina Chapin for The Cut and this TikTok. 

New friendship discourse dropped this week. What the hell is a 'medium friend' and why is the New York Times optimising friendship? And next, are people choosing their friends based on aesthetics only? That's what Dazed asked in an article by Nia Shumake. We also reference this TikTok by user Hey Miss Kelsey.

Also, have your friends ever airbrushed your social media pics? That's what happened to Manon Gilbart who wrote about it for Cosmopolitan UK. 

In recommendations, Jas enjoyed this personal essay by Victoria Spratt for Refinery29, while Maggie loved Elif Shafak's book which is out in August. 

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Justin Timberlake was arrested last week and made Jas realise media literacy is DEAD. 

Next, Jas is being served 'No Sugar' videos on her TikTok. Is she alone in this or is it the next iteration of diet culture disguised as wellness? 

Pop music is dominating 2024 but not everyone agrees. We discuss two pieces with differing opinions. One is for British GQ titled How Pop Music Got Its Personality Back by Daisy Jones. The latter is for the Wall Street Journal and is titled Why Pop Music Is So ‘Meh’ Right Now by Neil Shah. We also reference an ep from Pandora Sykes' podcast Doing It Right titled How Tech Flattened Personal Taste, With Kyle Chayka. 

Charli XCX and Taylor Swift battled it out for the UK's number one album last week. We share our thoughts on whether this was intentional and reference this TikTok by pop culture journalist Eilish Gilligan and another by Zee Feed's Crystal Jane. 

In recommendations, Jas loved this debut novel while Maggie watched an animated film. 

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With almost a million likes on TikTok, Aurelia tackles everything from suburban stereotypes, the housing crisis, and their takes on pop culture as well as sharing parts of their Melburnian life on Instagram. They’re a regular performer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as well as Fringe Festivals in Melbourne and Sydney.

In this candid ep, we chat about navigating Australia’s male-dominated comedy scene, setting boundaries online, the capitalism of Pride month and so much more. 

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This TikTok from author Jason Pargin got us thinking about our connectivity and how it's impacting our friendships. What are the expectations around messaging someone back? Is it normal to be available 24/7? We also reference this article from Bustle titled I Know Where You Were Last Night by Kate Lindsay which investigates the phenomenon of Find My Friends, and this episode of Figuring Out 30.

In other news, Australia is the world's largest fast fashion consumer (embarrassing) and we recommend a book and movie. 

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Now, Laura is the CEO of Kic as well as having her own personal social media platform where she shares the ups and downs of her role, how she balances moving her body as well as her thoughts on relationships and (potential) children.

In this chat, we discussed Laura's journey from model to CEO, how she deals with being compared to her best friend and business partner, plus what it's like sharing so much of your life online. 

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We take a deep dive into the ~discourse~ around fashion week shenanigans, and Maggie shares her personal experience of being on ground. We reference TikToks by creators Joely Malcolm and Carmen Azzopardi, Refinery29 Australia and recommend watching this video by Abby Butler.

We also reference this piece by Crystal Andrews titled The Unsexy But Necessary Way To Ensure A Truly Diverse Fashion Week. 

Next, we chat about book clubs. Are they inspired by the rise in celebrity book-inspo we've seen? We reference this piece by The Cut titled Why Does Every Famous Woman Have a Book Club Now? 

In recommendations, Maggie recommends The Honeyeater by Jessie Tu while Jas recommends Why Members-Only Clubs Are Everywhere Right Now by Emily Sundberg for GQ. 

At the top of the episode, we share some events we're attending in the coming weeks. They include the Bridgerton Queen's Ball and an evening with Dr. Jane Goodall, live in Melbourne. Hopefully see you there! 

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News broke over the weekend about Australia's HECS debt repayment and is the MET Gala losing relevance? 

Next, Hollywood is hornier than ever as movies like Challengers and Saltburn break records. We discuss this new wave of cinema and read from a piece in the New York Times titled After Period of Chastity, Hollywood Movies Embrace Sex Again by Brooks Barns. 

The Idea Of You, Amazon's latest hit starring Anne Hathaway was released over the weekend. We chat about how it's changing the perception of the cougar and age gap relationships. We reference this piece by Ellen Gamerman, titled How Hollywood Defanged the ‘Cougar'. 

In recommendations, Maggie loved Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, while Jas recommends How Deep Sleep Became A Status Symbol by Laura Pitcher for Dazed.

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In this episode of Culture Club Chats, Bri shares her thoughts on 'sad girl novels', why she wanted to explore class, power and sex in The Work and her advice on making it as a writer in 2024. 

You can see more of Bri on her Instagram @bri.e.lee and her newsletter News & Reviews. Her first fiction novel, The Work is available to buy now. 

Jas also referenced her article in ELLE titled, Are Influencers The New Public Intellectuals?

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Taylor's dropped a double album in The Tortured Poet's Department. We discuss our thoughts on it as well as some of the mixed reviews. We reference ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ review: a rare misstep by Laura Molloy for NME and Premature Evaluation: Taylor Swift The Tortured Poets Department by Tom Breihan for Stereogum.

Next, Coachella was back in California last week. We discuss how the vibes seemed "back" for the first time in years and reference this TikTok by user Worsegirlfriend and Are Coachella Outfits Becoming More … Normal? in The Cut by Danya Issawi. 

Lana Del Rey was also performing at this year's Coachella but some of the commentary around her weight was concerning. We discuss the internet moment and reference this article Is Lana Del Rey "Back", Or Has Her Body Just Changed? by Alexandra Pauly. 

After this, we chat about why people can't leave Sydney Sweeney alone – including other women. 

In recommendations, Jas watched the movie, Challengers (by Luca Guadagnino) while Maggie enjoyed the book Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli. 

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To kick this week's ep off, we discuss the news that Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art has been ordered to allow “persons who do not identify as ladies” entry to its Ladies Lounge art installation after losing a legal battle.

Next, is late-stage capitalism eroding what we expect from our friendships?  

TikTok user Amelia Montooth started a conversation on the app recently after stating that we should all be participating in the ‘small favour’ economy more. 

A follow up to that conversation was user Fagan Chelsea who made a video saying the ‘constant venmoing each other culture to be a little dystopian’. We share our thoughts on these conversations and discuss how capitalism is changing our relationships. 

The other day, Maggie made this TikTok about the commodification of love on social media. It hit a nerve and received hundreds of thousands of views. We chat about her video and her new piece for Refinery29 Au titled 'What's The Cost Of Commodifying Love On Social Media?'. 

Next, we use Rebecca Jennings' Vox piece 'Everyone's A Sell Out Now' to discuss the way artists have to be marketers first and creatives second. We reference our editor's band Reckless Coast.

Do you need an authenticity coach? This is the question author Diana Reid posed in ELLE Australia recently. We discuss the article and concepts surrounding it. 

We have two podcast recommendations today; Broadly Relevant and Who Screwed Millenials?

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During this segment, we reference a TikTok from Culture Club listener, Maybelline San Juan who was in the audience when the comedy dup hijacked the talk. 

Next, Billie Eilish has gotten a few Swifties up in arms over her comments around vinyl packaging and multiple drops. We reference this Billboard article titled Why Billie Eilish Insists On Sustainability In Her Career by Lyndsey Havens. 

Jojo Siwa has had one of the most famous “rebrands” of all time over the past few weeks and we need to talk about it. The former child star has gone mega viral after teasing her new “grown up” single Karma. 

We discuss our thoughts on her shedding her child star status and read from this Vulture article Is JoJo Siwa’s ‘Karma’ a Flop or a Flop? by Rebecca Alter and Jason P. Frank. 

Stand-up comedian Stef Dag was interviewed on the TikTok account Subway Takes and sparked an internet discourse around the “Candid Girlfriend”. We chat about the many (many) takes that came from the 90 second clip. 

In recommendations, Maggie loved an essay by Gladys Lai for Vogue Australia titled I stopped wearing make-up. Now, my feelings about beauty are more complicated than ever and Jas devoured The Work by Bri Lee. 

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The environmental advocate was the 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year, she’s been featured on a Forbes’ 30 under 30 list, named Marie Claire’s 2023 Eco Warrior of the Year, and is the founder of Banish, an e-commerce and educational platform, that’s on a mission to reduce waste. 

In this ep, we chat about greenwashing, sustainability in the beauty industry, and how a backyard idea grew into a recycling powerhouse. 

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Next, we discuss the updated Kate Middleton theories and the literal fanfic-inspired conspiracy theories that are floating around the internet. 

This leads us into another chat about how fanfiction is Hollywood’s latest obsession. We reference a piece by Nicolaia Rips titled Why Fanfiction Is Hollywood’s Latest Obsession for The Face magazine.

Next up, influencers are being criticised for being involved in red carpets and press junkets, essentially taking spots away from traditional entertainment journalists. 

We discuss this new wave of media and hear from Elena Cavender who reads out her latest piece for Mashable, titled What Do We Lose When Influencers Replace Journalists On The Red Carpet? 

In recommendations, Maggie has been loving the podcast ep from Search Engine titled ‘Who’s behind all those scammy text messages we’ve all been getting?’ while Jas has been bingeing the mystery Apples Never Fall on Binge. 

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We reference this piece by Alex Bruce-Smith for Pedestrian.TV in which Alex interviews the new ELLE editor, Grace O'Neill. 

Next up, it's been a big week on the internet. From Bradley Cooper's unhinged commentary about his daughter to the AI fail at "Wonka's Chocolate Experience" in Glasgow, we discuss our thoughts on these incidents and what they say about where we're at right now. 

In this segment, we reference the hottest interview on the planet this week, Vulture's chat with the viral "Oompa Loompa", Kirsty Paterson. 

Now that the furore of the Australian-edition of the Eras Tour is over, a new phenomenon has hit our shores; Fred Again. 

We discuss our thoughts on the British DJ and read from this review of Fred's surprise Sydney show by Jonathan Seidler for Esquire.

Finally, Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton hasn't been seen in public for over a month due to having what appears to be a pretty major surgery. We discuss the viral chit-chat around it and what we, as commonwealth subjects, expect from the royals. 

In recommendations, Mags loved the Netflix show, One Day, while Jas enjoyed the 2017 movie, Molly's Game. 

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We start today's ep with a chat around the fact that the average Shein shopper is a 35-year-old woman (one who cares about sustainability). New York City-based designer Batsheva Hay exclusively cast women over the age of 40 during NYFW. We discuss why this is important and reference Put More Gray Hair on the Runways, You Cowards by Nicola Dall'asen for Allure. 

Next, we recap our Eras Tour experience in Melbourne! This is followed by a chat about the Australian music industry in general and how regional festival Groovin The Moo has been cancelled for 2024 as they cite low ticket sales. 

We reference this The Latest Victim of Everything-Is-Content? Festivals and Live Music article for Zee Feed by Simran Pasricha. 

For recommendations, Jas loved The Price of Being ‘First’ I made modeling history. Then the internet made me wish I hadn’t by model Paloma Elsesser for The Cut. 

Maggie gives a glowing recommendation for A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. 

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We sat down with Janet to discuss the powerful play, why trans existence is activism and cisgendered performative allyship. 

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The biggest story of the week was that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig were snubbed by the academy for their work in Barbie. We discuss the ~discourse~ that surrounded this, including the online outrage. We reference 'The Barbie Snub Outrage Proves That When It Comes To Diversity, We’re Only Thinking Of White Women' by Alexander Koster for Refinery29 Australia. 

Next, why is TikTok shouting about the need to ditch trends altogether in favour of personal style? Is this mission misguided? We break down the takes from TikTok users Alina Timo and Mina Le as well as Flex Mami's latest video essay. 

For recommendations, Jas loved the 2023 remake of The Colour Purple, while Maggie read Love Stories by Trent Dalton. 

See you next time! Jas and Mags xo 

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Ariana Grande is making headlines for her media diss track 'Yes, And?'. We share our thoughts on the song, her 'lover' brand and chat through an Instagram post for The Swaddle titled, 'Is Homewrecking A Feminist Issue?'. 

Next, there's something going on with Gen Alpha. The tweens are getting blasted online for partaking in skincare culture and trawling the aisles of Sephora. We chat about whether this is fair or not, who's responsible, and why late-stage capitalism is ruining childhoods. We reference this Allure article by Shelby Wax titled ‘Sephora Tweens Are Nothing New’ .

This convo rolls into another about why Gen Z is so afraid of ageing. We reference this BOF piece titled 'Gen-Z Is Already Worried About Looking Old' by Joan Kennedy and 'Why Is Gen Z So Scared Of Ageing?' by Kitty Lloyd for Fashion Journal. 

In recommendation land, Maggie loved this newsletter by Freya India titled You Don't Need To Document Everything, while Jas devoured Poor Things by Alasdair Gray over the break. 

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Today we’re joined by Matt Galea, a Sydney-based astrologer, journalist and Pedestrian TV’s Managing Editor. He’s just released his debut book, How to Spot the Star Signs, a modern and light-hearted take on the ancient practice. 

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In a three-hour chat with YouTube platform Colin and Samir, Emma shares that she hasn't checked her bank account in years. We chat about whether the criticism is warranted and how much money you need to be happy. 

Next, Taylor Swift's publicist, Tree Paine, calls out gossip site Deux Moi for making claims that Taylor and her ex, Joe Alwyn tied the knot in secret. Spicy. 

EmRata has caused some outrage over a fatphobic photo with French publication, M Magazine. We reference a piece in Dazed by Gina Tonic titled 'EmRata’s Latest Photoshoot Is a slap in the face for plus size people'.

This leads us to a discussion about the Ozempic craze. We reference this brilliant piece 'How Ozempic Killed Fashion's Appetite For Body Positivity' by Amy Francombe for the Evening Standard. We also reference a piece in ELLE titled 'Fashion, Ozempic and Me'. 

In recommendations, Maggie loved Honeybee by Craig Silvey, while Jas saw the live production of Miss Saigon at Her Majesty's Theatre. 

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Maggie is back from India and we’re behind the mics once again. 

We kick off with a debrief of Mags’ incredible trip and discuss Travis Kelce’s digital footprint.

Next, a report has revealed that the world's richest 1% emit as much carbon as the poorest 66%. This news was released in the same week as a young Taylor Swift fan tragically passed away at the Eras concert in Rio DeJaneiro due to the unseasonable heat and negligence of the venue. 

TikTok comedian, Matt Rife, has turned on his majority female audience this week after opening up his Netflix special, Natural Selection with a domestic violence “joke”. 

We discuss why he’d turn on the people who made him, the genre of ‘cancelled comedians’, and why women fans are the best fans to have.

We reference this article by Jared Richards for the ABC, titled, The Rise and Immediate, Potentially Strategic Downfall of Matt Rife 

Two friends have gone mega-viral on TikTok after airing both sides of a friendship fallout on the app. 

Former best friends Kelly Kim and Joanna Lee both took to the app to set the record straight on the actions and ghosting that occurred after Joanna was accused of flirting with Kelly’s boyfriend. 

We chat about the virality of this drama, why we love to dissect things when we have no skin in the game, and if actual drama is the new reality TV.

This week, we both recommend SALTBURN. Honestly, just go see it. 

That’s all for now! Jas and Mags xo

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In this ep of Culture Club, we dive into some bite-sized pop culture bits including, Harry Styles’ new hair, Suki Waterhouse’s latest paparazzi pics and Hugh Jackman’s $100 million (!!) dollar NDA with his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness. 

Next, the trailer for the new Mean Girls movie that’s based on a musical, that’s based on a movie (phew) is out. We discuss our thoughts on the cast, the marketing and why we’d watch it. 

In other news, a Bloomberg article by Jessica Karl titled TikTok Is Turning the Publishing World Into Fast Fashion has been making the rounds. We discuss the opinion piece and our own thoughts on BookTok’s publishing machine. Thank you Jessica for reading out an excerpt of your own words. 

Maggie also references this piece from The Guardian. 

On theme, we have two book recommendations for you! Maggie loved Dolly Alderton’s Good Material while Jas shares a sci-fi novella, titled To Be Taught If Fortunate by Becky Chambers. 

Take care of yourselves <3 Jas and Mags

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In this week’s ep, we have a catch-up about Maggie’s travels to China after a little hiatus and what our summer plans are.

In pop culture land, two big stories have dominated the entertainment news cycle. We first chat about Matthew Perry’s tragic death at just 54. We share our thoughts on the parasocial mourning of his famous character and how he really wanted to be remembered. 

Next, Britney Spears’ memoir, The Woman In Me has raced to the top of the book charts and Jas has gobbled it up. We share the biggest talking points from the memoir and why Justin Timberlake better watch his back. (Kidding, kinda). 

On account of us missing last week’s ep, we share two recommendations each. First up is Jas’ with Is Taylor Swift Impossible To Critique by Naina Yadav for The Swaddle. We share our thoughts on 1989 TV and her up-level to billionaire status. Maggie also references the new book by Shameless Media, 4AM featuring columns by columnists including your gal, Maggie! Buy it here. 

Jas has also been loving The Bear season two on Disney+ (sorry, so late to the party). 

Maggie has been watching teen dramedy Netflix show Everything Now and listening to the podcast, Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story about an internet-famous woman who tricked the world into thinking she had cancer.

It would be irresponsible and wrong of us to release an episode on celebrity news without us mentioning the most tragic world news of the last month; the Israel/ Palestine conflict. We stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and are holding space for our Muslim and Jewish listeners and friends. Please educate yourself and stay up to date via reputable news sources. We can’t look away now.

Eye On Palestine: https://www.instagram.com/eye.on.palestine/

Jewish Voice For Peace: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/

Doctors Without Borders: https://www.msf.org/immediate-ceasefire-needed-gaza-stop-bloodshed

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Lucy has been one of our most-requested guests over the years so we had to get her on the mic to learn more about Australia’s new agony aunt, how she navigates the emotional fatigue of her 'Let It Out' series, and what it's like having thousands of people sharing their innermost secrets in your DMs. 

You can follow Lucy on Instagram and TikTok @lucymneville. 

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To start off this pop culture ep, we chat about the Zillennial Cult Comedy Cinematic Universe (as coined by The Ringer). Featuring the likes of Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebri and Molly Gordon, we ask why the 27-year-olds feel like our friends and the new era of storytelling. 

For the first time we chat about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. A few weeks after they were spotted at an NFL game together, we discuss the media's reaction to the news and the theory that Taylor attending the Jets game was an SEO play. 

Next, a piece by Sienna Ludbey of Hello Sisi for Fashion Journal went semi-viral across Australian media. “Snail girl era”: Why I’m slowing down and choosing to be happy rather than busy, charts the work/life balance movement that chooses a slow life over the previous girl boss eras we've seen. 

We discuss our own thoughts on this trend and whether it's a privileged take. 

Finally, writer Laura Pitcher summed up our thoughts from a few weeks back on the curated celeb medical photo dumps. In the piece, titled Full Body Scance, Health "Journeys" and The Psychology Of The Medical Photo Dump for Nylon, Laura discusses why the doctor's office has become a hub for content creation. 

Jas & Mags xo 

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Hannah Ferguson is the Co-Founder and CEO of the digital news platform founded in 2020. It now has over 80k followers with topics ranging from Australian politics to celebrity news. Hannah’s debut non-fiction, Bite Back, has also now hit the shelves. This insightful and smart book delivers much-needed conversations around politics and feminism. 

In this ep, we chat about what it's like building an independent media platform in the Instagram age, how left-leaning online spaces can end up being exclusionary, and why we need to have those tough conversations with our loved ones. 

 
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There's a new celeb in our mix; Tube Girl is taking over our FYPs (and our hearts). We discuss her meteoric rise to fame and why she's the internet star we need. We also talk about the other Internet Moment of the week, the Roman Empire. 

Is it steeped in white supremacy? Or just a silly little meme? We reference a Vox article titled Why The Alt-Right Loves Ancient Rome by Sean Illing and a piece on the Roman Empire trend by Dani Maher for Harper's Bazaar Australia. 

Next, a TikTokker has gone viral on Twitter after sharing a conversation she overheard in a cafe. The style influencer posted a video sharing that that morning, as she was at brunch in London, she overheard a group of women bitching about a bride. The video received over two million views and sparked a debate on TikTok surveillance culture. 

In recommendations, Jas loved Shameless' In Conversation With Dolly Alderton episode while Maggie has put the 1992 film Strictly Ballroom in her top five movies ever. 

That's all for now! Chat soon. 

Jas & Mags xo 

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