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]]> true info+6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48@mg-eu.acast.com 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 pop-goes-capitalism episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48/1706440863971-96cb3e443065a74aa4315fb39edd0901.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/pop-goes-capitalism Pop Goes Capitalism Chit Chart: February 2025 Chit Chart: February 2025 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1:13:46 67bc982819249d0c1a74482a true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/67bc982819249d0c1a74482a 67bc982819249d0c1a74482a 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Fear the ASDA mines full 38 Chit Chart is back for 2025, let's see how much psychic damage February can do to us, as Kieran talks Ukraine & WHSmith (may or may not be connected) and Jacob's Wario in Government is back saying things again!


Disability News Service - check them out!


FREE PALESTINE: The ceasefire in Gaza isn't the end of the suffering for those returning to what remains of their homes, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to rebuild their lives.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Chit Chart is back for 2025, let's see how much psychic damage February can do to us, as Kieran talks Ukraine & WHSmith (may or may not be connected) and Jacob's Wario in Government is back saying things again!


Disability News Service - check them out!


FREE PALESTINE: The ceasefire in Gaza isn't the end of the suffering for those returning to what remains of their homes, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to rebuild their lives.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Deep Dive: The Loudness Wars Deep Dive: The Loudness Wars Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1:10:56 67aa0ba89c6f7f7f289e8532 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/67aa0ba89c6f7f7f289e8532 67aa0ba89c6f7f7f289e8532 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 How loud can you go? full 37 New year, new deep dive! This month, Kieran takes us on a tour of 'The Loudness Wars' - a fascinating topic concerning mastering music as loud as possible to stand out, but is this good or bad?


FREE PALESTINE: The ceasefire in Gaza isn't the end of the suffering for those returning to what remains of their homes, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to rebuild their lives.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> New year, new deep dive! This month, Kieran takes us on a tour of 'The Loudness Wars' - a fascinating topic concerning mastering music as loud as possible to stand out, but is this good or bad?


FREE PALESTINE: The ceasefire in Gaza isn't the end of the suffering for those returning to what remains of their homes, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to rebuild their lives.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Deep Dive: Band Aid IS problematic Deep Dive: Band Aid IS problematic Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:20 GMT 1:22:01 675b33bb65b653043b330f3f true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/675b33bb65b653043b330f3f 675b33bb65b653043b330f3f 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 36 It's christmastime, there's no need to be afraid… or is there? Today, Jacob leads the charge against the still bafflingly popular, continuously resurrected and deeply problematic christmas hit, Band Aid. 


Any music that sounds festive is from Mystery Mammal’s Xmas In Space album under a Public Domain Licence.


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> It's christmastime, there's no need to be afraid… or is there? Today, Jacob leads the charge against the still bafflingly popular, continuously resurrected and deeply problematic christmas hit, Band Aid. 


Any music that sounds festive is from Mystery Mammal’s Xmas In Space album under a Public Domain Licence.


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Chit Chart: November 2024 Chit Chart: November 2024 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:53:08 GMT 1:06:48 674b0ab41c6967d814a49e10 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/674b0ab41c6967d814a49e10 674b0ab41c6967d814a49e10 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Cost of Wealth Hoarding full 35 Jacob & Kieran take on November, the November is question saw the return of TRUMP, Shops in the UK hating on the chancellor AND, what if you got your pension early if you're about to die? (and what it says about this system we're all forced to live under!)


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Jacob & Kieran take on November, the November is question saw the return of TRUMP, Shops in the UK hating on the chancellor AND, what if you got your pension early if you're about to die? (and what it says about this system we're all forced to live under!)


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Chit Chart: October 2024 Chit Chart: October 2024 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:32:47 GMT 1:10:40 6726542fa559f03030cc908f true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/6726542fa559f03030cc908f 6726542fa559f03030cc908f 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Workless Fat People! full 34 Sorry it's late, we're busy bees! - Let's look back to the month just gone, the spookiest month, OCTOBER! Full of spooks like Wes the "right wing lickspittle cunt" Streeting's plan to jab the obese back to work, a budget not worth writing home about and London's homeless stats paint a bleak picture.


Following the housing discussion, Jacob recommends THIS essay by the Leftist Cooks!


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Sorry it's late, we're busy bees! - Let's look back to the month just gone, the spookiest month, OCTOBER! Full of spooks like Wes the "right wing lickspittle cunt" Streeting's plan to jab the obese back to work, a budget not worth writing home about and London's homeless stats paint a bleak picture.


Following the housing discussion, Jacob recommends THIS essay by the Leftist Cooks!


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> <![CDATA[Deep Dive: School & Music? [Part 2]]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:15:33 GMT 1:00:51 6701757042ac550356bf5194 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/6701757042ac550356bf5194 6701757042ac550356bf5194 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Neoliberal Education SUCKS!!! full 33.1 It's part 2 of Jacob taking us BACK TO SCHOOL! Let's talk school, mental health, autism, trauma and capitalism!


Content warning: In this episode, we mention suicidal thoughts. UK support can be found at Samaritans or MIND


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> It's part 2 of Jacob taking us BACK TO SCHOOL! Let's talk school, mental health, autism, trauma and capitalism!


Content warning: In this episode, we mention suicidal thoughts. UK support can be found at Samaritans or MIND


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> <![CDATA[Deep Dive: School & Music? [Part 1]]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:00:36 GMT 50:09 670174400aa98133a32adb9c true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/670174400aa98133a32adb9c 670174400aa98133a32adb9c 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 33 This month, Jacob is taking us BACK TO SCHOOL, under the guise of talking about music in schools, when really it'll become a general dive into schools as a system and the problems that lay in the place society deems 'appropriate' to leave children day after day after day...


Content warning: In this episode, we will mention suicidal thoughts. UK support can be found at Samaritans or MIND


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> This month, Jacob is taking us BACK TO SCHOOL, under the guise of talking about music in schools, when really it'll become a general dive into schools as a system and the problems that lay in the place society deems 'appropriate' to leave children day after day after day...


Content warning: In this episode, we will mention suicidal thoughts. UK support can be found at Samaritans or MIND


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Chit Chart: September 2024 Chit Chart: September 2024 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 23:00:59 GMT 1:09:17 66f6dc25224b00387def592e true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/66f6dc25224b00387def592e 66f6dc25224b00387def592e 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Tough Decisions, The Underwear full 32 Here's a round-up of September's happenings, including a bunch of Labour being shit because that's all that's happening now.


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Here's a round-up of September's happenings, including a bunch of Labour being shit because that's all that's happening now.


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Deep Dive: The Fall of Dr Luke Deep Dive: The Fall of Dr Luke Sat, 21 Sep 2024 23:00:38 GMT 1:10:26 66e5b45a2dcefcfc9324405a true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/66e5b45a2dcefcfc9324405a 66e5b45a2dcefcfc9324405a 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Loctor Duke? full 31 In the second part of this month’s deep dive, Kieran takes us on a journey through the consequences of music producer Dr Luke’s alleged actions.


Content warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders, sexual & emotional abuse, and rape.


For resources on eating disorders, check out BEAT: EATING DISORDERS


For sexual violence resources and support, Rape Crisis and The Survivors Trust. Men, boys and nonbinary people can access gender-specific support from SURVIVORSUK


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> In the second part of this month’s deep dive, Kieran takes us on a journey through the consequences of music producer Dr Luke’s alleged actions.


Content warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders, sexual & emotional abuse, and rape.


For resources on eating disorders, check out BEAT: EATING DISORDERS


For sexual violence resources and support, Rape Crisis and The Survivors Trust. Men, boys and nonbinary people can access gender-specific support from SURVIVORSUK


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Deep Dive: The Rise of Dr Luke Deep Dive: The Rise of Dr Luke Sat, 14 Sep 2024 23:00:59 GMT 1:16:04 66e5966da57e37b783c8228d true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/66e5966da57e37b783c8228d 66e5966da57e37b783c8228d 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Allegedly an episode full 30 This month, Kieran takes us on a journey through the rise of the music producer Dr Luke, and the legal battle that ensued between him and pop icon Kesha.


Content warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders, sexual & emotional abuse, and rape.


For resources on eating disorders, check out BEAT: EATING DISORDERS


For sexual violence resources and support, Rape Crisis and The Survivors Trust. Men, boys and nonbinary people can access gender-specific support from SURVIVORSUK


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> This month, Kieran takes us on a journey through the rise of the music producer Dr Luke, and the legal battle that ensued between him and pop icon Kesha.


Content warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders, sexual & emotional abuse, and rape.


For resources on eating disorders, check out BEAT: EATING DISORDERS


For sexual violence resources and support, Rape Crisis and The Survivors Trust. Men, boys and nonbinary people can access gender-specific support from SURVIVORSUK


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Deep Dive: National Anthems Deep Dive: National Anthems Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:00:39 GMT 1:09:21 66a6867370177ec184f877e6 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/66a6867370177ec184f877e6 66a6867370177ec184f877e6 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Theme songs, but for countries full 29 Not all national anthems are created equal, they might not even be official, yet they exist and are everywhere! Today, Jacob takes us on a journey from the UK, to Sweden and beyond!


*NOTE: This was recorded before fascist riots spread across the UK*



FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Not all national anthems are created equal, they might not even be official, yet they exist and are everywhere! Today, Jacob takes us on a journey from the UK, to Sweden and beyond!


*NOTE: This was recorded before fascist riots spread across the UK*



FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Chit Chart: July 2024 Chit Chart: July 2024 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:00:55 GMT 1:18:04 66a660701ce75694ad97a8b0 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/66a660701ce75694ad97a8b0 66a660701ce75694ad97a8b0 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 28 Through no fault of our own, July has been and gone, Labour have had just under a month in power now, everything is the same, if not worse, so we start off with social media being weird about KAMALA IS BRAT, then go over to how Britain is doing, jailing some people for having a Zoom call, and the new LABOUR GOVERNMENT being little cunts and not scrapping the two child benefit cap. It's been a great month, I feel great.



FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Through no fault of our own, July has been and gone, Labour have had just under a month in power now, everything is the same, if not worse, so we start off with social media being weird about KAMALA IS BRAT, then go over to how Britain is doing, jailing some people for having a Zoom call, and the new LABOUR GOVERNMENT being little cunts and not scrapping the two child benefit cap. It's been a great month, I feel great.



FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Deep Dive: Post Election Blues Deep Dive: Post Election Blues Sun, 14 Jul 2024 23:00:34 GMT 1:15:35 66915fd00931c6915042a310 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/66915fd00931c6915042a310 66915fd00931c6915042a310 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Kum for Keir full 27 Is this a deep dive? I (jacob) feel quite deep and down, so probably!


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Is this a deep dive? I (jacob) feel quite deep and down, so probably!


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Chit Chart Extra: No Politics Zone Chit Chart Extra: No Politics Zone Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:00:40 GMT 53:21 667c5ddefad4724cde0dcabe true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/667c5ddefad4724cde0dcabe 667c5ddefad4724cde0dcabe 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 bonus 26.5 In this extra episode for polling day in the UK (July 4th 2024) we open up the NO POLITICS ZONE... which is actually just a non-political political party, how non-political? Well, have a listen and make up your own mind!


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> In this extra episode for polling day in the UK (July 4th 2024) we open up the NO POLITICS ZONE... which is actually just a non-political political party, how non-political? Well, have a listen and make up your own mind!


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Chit Chart: June 2024 Chit Chart: June 2024 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:00:26 GMT 1:12:46 667c4487c53804ed0ef68832 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/667c4487c53804ed0ef68832 667c4487c53804ed0ef68832 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Pop Goes To The Polls full 26 It's almost time to POP to the polls for the UK's general election, so this month Chit Chart is all about how the election is panning out... spoilers, it's exactly how you expect it to be panning out...


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> It's almost time to POP to the polls for the UK's general election, so this month Chit Chart is all about how the election is panning out... spoilers, it's exactly how you expect it to be panning out...


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Deep Dive: Blurred Lines Deep Dive: Blurred Lines Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:00:53 GMT 1:10:59 66647358b18e7e001394d897 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/66647358b18e7e001394d897 66647358b18e7e001394d897 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 25 This month, Kieran is digging up the corpse of a song that had a chokehold over the charts and pop culture in 2013, Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. and examining just how blurry the lines really were...


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> This month, Kieran is digging up the corpse of a song that had a chokehold over the charts and pop culture in 2013, Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. and examining just how blurry the lines really were...


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Chit Chart: May 2024 Chit Chart: May 2024 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:34:12 GMT 1:04:12 66633685b46da3001289c38f true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/66633685b46da3001289c38f 66633685b46da3001289c38f 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Genital Election 2024 hours full 24 In this very on time episode, we look back at the calendar month of May, which included Genderless toilets being banned, a fucking general election being called in the UK, and Israel's horrific attack on Rafah.


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> In this very on time episode, we look back at the calendar month of May, which included Genderless toilets being banned, a fucking general election being called in the UK, and Israel's horrific attack on Rafah.


FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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]]> Deep Dive: Hatsune Miku Deep Dive: Hatsune Miku Tue, 14 May 2024 23:00:18 GMT 1:01:47 662d41eba1c8cf00120f6999 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/662d41eba1c8cf00120f6999 662d41eba1c8cf00120f6999 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Vocaloids and Capitalism full 23 She's a blue haired android diva from the near future where songs are lost, but how does Hatsune Miku exist within modern capitalism? Jacob take's Kieran down into a deep discussion on ethics and peer production.


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]]> She's a blue haired android diva from the near future where songs are lost, but how does Hatsune Miku exist within modern capitalism? Jacob take's Kieran down into a deep discussion on ethics and peer production.


FREE PALESTINE: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


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]]> Chit Chart: April 2024 Chit Chart: April 2024 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:00:02 GMT 1:21:51 662d120a916e0600121d51b1 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/662d120a916e0600121d51b1 662d120a916e0600121d51b1 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 22 It's April's round up! Kieran & Jacob both lose their minds over a Grindr honeytrap, our final chance to remind you NOT to watch Eurovision this year, and a double rant hits the podcast after Rishi Sunak's speech about 'sick note culture' inflicted psychic damage on both hosts.


You can find the BDS WEBSITE HERE


Boycott friendly way to watch Eurovision entry songs HERE (again thanks Corner Späti for putting this together!)


Corner Späti’s Gyrovision will be live-streamed HERE


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]]> It's April's round up! Kieran & Jacob both lose their minds over a Grindr honeytrap, our final chance to remind you NOT to watch Eurovision this year, and a double rant hits the podcast after Rishi Sunak's speech about 'sick note culture' inflicted psychic damage on both hosts.


You can find the BDS WEBSITE HERE


Boycott friendly way to watch Eurovision entry songs HERE (again thanks Corner Späti for putting this together!)


Corner Späti’s Gyrovision will be live-streamed HERE


REMEMBER - FREE PALESTINE: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


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]]> <![CDATA[Deep Dive: Sampling & Capitalism]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:00:42 GMT 1:18:41 660855e7f993490016aa7b85 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/660855e7f993490016aa7b85 660855e7f993490016aa7b85 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 What if Kygo remade... full 21 An increasing number of songs sound increasingly familiar... Why is this? In this deep dive, Kieran uses his own tracks to explore the of sampling and interpolation, and the influence of capitalism upon who is allowed to sample and interpolate what.


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]]> An increasing number of songs sound increasingly familiar... Why is this? In this deep dive, Kieran uses his own tracks to explore the of sampling and interpolation, and the influence of capitalism upon who is allowed to sample and interpolate what.


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]]> Chit Chart: March 2024 Chit Chart: March 2024 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:29 GMT 1:10:58 660823b13207c30017457738 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/660823b13207c30017457738 660823b13207c30017457738 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 The month of statements full 20 March saw the conclusion of Israel's 'will they, won't they' when it came to attending Eurovision plus TWO WHOLE STATEMENTS hit us from UK entry Olly Alexander on the day of recording, Kieran went on a Kate (Royal Version) hunt after she went missing. PLUS Owen Jones finally left the Labour Party, but Jacob's unsure if his alternative is the best use of our resources.


How Labour treated Corbyn video


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]]> March saw the conclusion of Israel's 'will they, won't they' when it came to attending Eurovision plus TWO WHOLE STATEMENTS hit us from UK entry Olly Alexander on the day of recording, Kieran went on a Kate (Royal Version) hunt after she went missing. PLUS Owen Jones finally left the Labour Party, but Jacob's unsure if his alternative is the best use of our resources.


How Labour treated Corbyn video


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]]> Deep Dive: Fortnite Festival Deep Dive: Fortnite Festival Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:39 GMT 1:13:26 65d900b44393e50016bf82e4 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/65d900b44393e50016bf82e4 65d900b44393e50016bf82e4 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Artificial scarcity, THE GAME! full 19 Recently, Fortnite expanded from a Battle Royale game to whatever in the metaverse it is now. Jacob takes us deeper than ever before in an exploration of this new game mode, what it is, how it works and the level of late stage capitalist hell we're now dealing with.


Also check out Folding Idea's Fortnite Video and The Jimquisition


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]]> Recently, Fortnite expanded from a Battle Royale game to whatever in the metaverse it is now. Jacob takes us deeper than ever before in an exploration of this new game mode, what it is, how it works and the level of late stage capitalist hell we're now dealing with.


Also check out Folding Idea's Fortnite Video and The Jimquisition


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]]> Pop Goes The Trailer! Pop Goes The Trailer! Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:37:12 GMT 1:00 65eb30a8128cfd0017121094 false https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/65eb30a8128cfd0017121094 65eb30a8128cfd0017121094 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 trailer The podcast where pop meets politics! New episodes on the 15th and the last day of the month!


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]]> The podcast where pop meets politics! New episodes on the 15th and the last day of the month!


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]]> Chit Chart: February 2024 Chit Chart: February 2024 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:46 GMT 1:23:19 65d8fa6defcf5f00160079c7 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/65d8fa6defcf5f00160079c7 65d8fa6defcf5f00160079c7 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Tory losses, teen killers and 28 A-levels! full 18 February saw the tories lose 2 seats in by-elections, and Kieran's got the numbers! Brianna Ghey's killers were named during their sentencing, and Jacob's not happy. Plus, we talk about the girl taking 28 A-levels...


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]]> February saw the tories lose 2 seats in by-elections, and Kieran's got the numbers! Brianna Ghey's killers were named during their sentencing, and Jacob's not happy. Plus, we talk about the girl taking 28 A-levels...


FREE PALESTINE: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


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]]> Deep Dive: Anti-capitalist Pop! Deep Dive: Anti-capitalist Pop! Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:42 GMT 58:22 65b6543ae28fb50016210a98 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/65b6543ae28fb50016210a98 65b6543ae28fb50016210a98 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 What if pop, but anti-capitalist? full 17 This month we talk anti-capitalist pop music, Kieran brings some very suspect entries and Jacob goes deep on a single Katy Perry song!


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]]> This month we talk anti-capitalist pop music, Kieran brings some very suspect entries and Jacob goes deep on a single Katy Perry song!


Now more than ever, support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)


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]]> Chit Chart: January 2024 Chit Chart: January 2024 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:01 GMT 1:05:11 65b63b3997e2d2001620be63 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/65b63b3997e2d2001620be63 65b63b3997e2d2001620be63 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Bombs, tax and corperate cockfighting! full 16 January saw the UK bomb Yemen, new HMRC rules make no sense on god's green earth AND Apple is doing capitalism wrong, according to other capitalists at least!


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]]> January saw the UK bomb Yemen, new HMRC rules make no sense on god's green earth AND Apple is doing capitalism wrong, according to other capitalists at least!


Now more than ever, support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)


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]]> <![CDATA[Xmas: Ofcom's Guide To Swearing]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:12 GMT 1:44:28 6581e39405fe7800151079cd true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/6581e39405fe7800151079cd 6581e39405fe7800151079cd 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 A fucking festive feel good episode full 15 It's the holidays, so here's an episode where Jacob shares the best document from their time in radio, Ofcom's detailed database of swears and slurs! It's festive fun all round!


Fucking follow along at home by downloading your own copy of Public attitudes to offensive language on TV and Radio: Quick Reference Guide!


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]]> It's the holidays, so here's an episode where Jacob shares the best document from their time in radio, Ofcom's detailed database of swears and slurs! It's festive fun all round!


Fucking follow along at home by downloading your own copy of Public attitudes to offensive language on TV and Radio: Quick Reference Guide!


Consider donating to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) and being vocal in your support of Palestine right now 🇵🇸


We're on Instagram now! Follow us!


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]]> Deep Dive: Radio Deep Dive: Radio Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:07:07 GMT 1:17:25 656dafdd4f7d340012d86da6 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/656dafdd4f7d340012d86da6 656dafdd4f7d340012d86da6 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Music, Jacob and the Radio industry full 14 Jacob takes us on a personal journey through the UK radio industry, from the high seas of history, to our ears and smart tech in the modern day.


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]]> Jacob takes us on a personal journey through the UK radio industry, from the high seas of history, to our ears and smart tech in the modern day.


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]]> Chit Chart: November 2023 Chit Chart: November 2023 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:38 GMT 1:27:20 656770c33beb5400124f1618 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/656770c33beb5400124f1618 656770c33beb5400124f1618 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 13 During November, Open AI had a whirlwind 48 hours, Ofsted revealed that parents are getting better at standing up to schools and that there was a lack of sentience at the cenotaph! A normal month on NORMAL ISLAND!


Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)


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]]> During November, Open AI had a whirlwind 48 hours, Ofsted revealed that parents are getting better at standing up to schools and that there was a lack of sentience at the cenotaph! A normal month on NORMAL ISLAND!


Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)


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]]> Leaks Leaks Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:31 GMT 52:55 654644b17eaf1300120c878f true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/654644b17eaf1300120c878f 654644b17eaf1300120c878f 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 What happens when music leaks? full 12 Kieran deep dives into the world of leaks from some of pop musics biggest names!


Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)


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]]> Kieran deep dives into the world of leaks from some of pop musics biggest names!


Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)


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]]> Chit Chart: October 2023 Chit Chart: October 2023 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:51 GMT 1:16:46 653970b718e0ae0011255d21 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/653970b718e0ae0011255d21 653970b718e0ae0011255d21 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Free Palestine! full 11 Jacob & Kieran discuss the big stories of October, including some conservative party conference shitfuckery, a load of rain and what is happening in Palestine.


Resources


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]]> Jacob & Kieran discuss the big stories of October, including some conservative party conference shitfuckery, a load of rain and what is happening in Palestine.


Resources


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]]> Listening Party: Sevenths - Grow Up Listening Party: Sevenths - Grow Up Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:00:31 GMT 1:21:44 653139e07a90ab0012363272 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/653139e07a90ab0012363272 653139e07a90ab0012363272 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Kieran (aka Sevenths) has an album out! bonus 10.5 Sevenths (aka Kieran!) has just released an album! In this special bonus episode, Jacob talks to Kieran all about the project!


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]]> Sevenths (aka Kieran!) has just released an album! In this special bonus episode, Jacob talks to Kieran all about the project!


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]]> <![CDATA[Deep Dive: Adverts & Music]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:00:17 GMT 55:53 65143795f583a00011e5eba9 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/65143795f583a00011e5eba9 65143795f583a00011e5eba9 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Adverts are insidious and everywhere full 10 This month, Jacob dives into the wonderful, colourful and over-promising world of advertising! From catchy songs and sonic idents to companies turning YOU into the advert, we cover a lot of ground in this deep dive.


SOURCE: M&Ms Video


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]]> This month, Jacob dives into the wonderful, colourful and over-promising world of advertising! From catchy songs and sonic idents to companies turning YOU into the advert, we cover a lot of ground in this deep dive.


SOURCE: M&Ms Video


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]]> Chit Chart: September 2023 Chit Chart: September 2023 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:00:27 GMT 1:32:24 6514233f8aa3560011ec7c08 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/6514233f8aa3560011ec7c08 6514233f8aa3560011ec7c08 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 9 In September, Jacob & Kieran found out Rishi Sunak hates breathing, train drivers are about to bookend the tory party conference with strikes and XL Bully's aren't even real dogs! Kieran also found an unhinged article about private schools and tax!


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]]> In September, Jacob & Kieran found out Rishi Sunak hates breathing, train drivers are about to bookend the tory party conference with strikes and XL Bully's aren't even real dogs! Kieran also found an unhinged article about private schools and tax!


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]]> <![CDATA[Deep Dive: AI & Music]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:00:29 GMT 1:32:41 64ee2b429a27a50011def786 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/64ee2b429a27a50011def786 64ee2b429a27a50011def786 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 AI, Music production and capitalism full 8 This month, Kieran takes us on a deep dive into AI and its use in the music industry; are machines about to take over the creation of art?


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]]> This month, Kieran takes us on a deep dive into AI and its use in the music industry; are machines about to take over the creation of art?


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]]> Chit Chart: August 2023 Chit Chart: August 2023 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:06:23 GMT 1:13:28 64ee258f45b5ac0011687a6a true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/64ee258f45b5ac0011687a6a 64ee258f45b5ac0011687a6a 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 7 During August, we saw The British Museum recover a handful of the items stolen from it in the slowest crime wave in the decade, the NHS continues to fall after years of political underfunding and the international chess federation banned trans women in the dumbest shit we've ever heard!


Also, Jacob's been in foraging Conservative Woman...


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]]> During August, we saw The British Museum recover a handful of the items stolen from it in the slowest crime wave in the decade, the NHS continues to fall after years of political underfunding and the international chess federation banned trans women in the dumbest shit we've ever heard!


Also, Jacob's been in foraging Conservative Woman...


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]]> Soundtracking Heartstopper Soundtracking Heartstopper Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:09 GMT 1:41:33 64c3dffe85617f0011ed538a true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/64c3dffe85617f0011ed538a 64c3dffe85617f0011ed538a 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 A love letter to a love story! full 6 This month in the news, we saw "Sir Kid Starver" become Keith's new nickname, Twitter became ER and Just Stop Oil kept being awesome! Then, Jacob and Kieran discuss why the soundtrack for Heartstopper was so perfect with Jacob managing a rug pull over Red, White and Royal Blue! Yay July!


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]]> This month in the news, we saw "Sir Kid Starver" become Keith's new nickname, Twitter became ER and Just Stop Oil kept being awesome! Then, Jacob and Kieran discuss why the soundtrack for Heartstopper was so perfect with Jacob managing a rug pull over Red, White and Royal Blue! Yay July!


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]]> <![CDATA[Small Artists & Streaming]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:00:23 GMT 1:55:05 649c50d853dd80001144c9aa true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/649c50d853dd80001144c9aa 649c50d853dd80001144c9aa 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 How does streaming affect small artists? full 5 This month, Kieran takes us on a deep dive into the world of being a small artist in the world of streaming, Jacob conducts a mini deep dive into Matty Healy after Rina Sawayama's Glastonbury set, and we take on a deep dive that didn't end well for a few ultra wealthy folk in June.


Sources: Pay Per Stream, Spotify’s Discovery Boost, User-Centric Streaming


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]]> This month, Kieran takes us on a deep dive into the world of being a small artist in the world of streaming, Jacob conducts a mini deep dive into Matty Healy after Rina Sawayama's Glastonbury set, and we take on a deep dive that didn't end well for a few ultra wealthy folk in June.


Sources: Pay Per Stream, Spotify’s Discovery Boost, User-Centric Streaming


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]]> Eurovision (The Deep Dive) Eurovision (The Deep Dive) Tue, 30 May 2023 20:37:10 GMT 1:23:09 64765e77ef62630011dfe3bc true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/64765e77ef62630011dfe3bc 64765e77ef62630011dfe3bc 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 Is Eurovision Political? full 4 This month, is Eurovision political? The answer will SHOCK YOU! In Jacob's deep dive, they discover a communist version of Eurovision while Kieran struggles to find an appropriate alternative to the word 'crash' to describe what happened to the gates of Downing Street.


Sources: Decolonize Palestine, The [Queer] Politics of Eurovision, Pride (and why I felt ashamed to be there), Intervision Song Contest and multiple Eurovision related Wikipedia pages because I struggle to read academic!


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]]> This month, is Eurovision political? The answer will SHOCK YOU! In Jacob's deep dive, they discover a communist version of Eurovision while Kieran struggles to find an appropriate alternative to the word 'crash' to describe what happened to the gates of Downing Street.


Sources: Decolonize Palestine, The [Queer] Politics of Eurovision, Pride (and why I felt ashamed to be there), Intervision Song Contest and multiple Eurovision related Wikipedia pages because I struggle to read academic!


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]]> Eurovision (Debrief) Eurovision (Debrief) Mon, 15 May 2023 16:32:53 GMT 59:14 64625eb8e4c5a30011b50d0b true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/64625eb8e4c5a30011b50d0b 64625eb8e4c5a30011b50d0b 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 3 Jacob and Kieran debrief after the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Our round up of May will feature a deep dive into the politics of Eurovision!


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]]> Jacob and Kieran debrief after the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Our round up of May will feature a deep dive into the politics of Eurovision!


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]]> <![CDATA[Taylor Swift's Masters]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 07:58:14 GMT 1:51:55 6454b717edc1600011f91593 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/6454b717edc1600011f91593 6454b717edc1600011f91593 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 2 This month, Kieran tells Jacob the story behind Taylor Swift's master recordings of her first six albums and who owns what! It's a true horror story of late stage capitalism! We also discuss why Princess Diana has been in the charts and present another 10 songs you need in your life!


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]]> This month, Kieran tells Jacob the story behind Taylor Swift's master recordings of her first six albums and who owns what! It's a true horror story of late stage capitalism! We also discuss why Princess Diana has been in the charts and present another 10 songs you need in your life!


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist.

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]]> Copyright Copyright Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:02 GMT 1:46:29 6425df64812856001150f152 true https://shows.acast.com/pop-goes-capitalism/episodes/6425df64812856001150f152 6425df64812856001150f152 6411e3c8c35e58001118ce48 full 1 In episode 1 of this music podcast that can't play music, Jacob & Kieran dive deep into copyright law in all its needless complexities, Chit Chart sees discussions about Keir Starmer’s red flags and our planet’s problems with rivers, and the music room opens with 10 incredible new tracks you need in your life!


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]]> In episode 1 of this music podcast that can't play music, Jacob & Kieran dive deep into copyright law in all its needless complexities, Chit Chart sees discussions about Keir Starmer’s red flags and our planet’s problems with rivers, and the music room opens with 10 incredible new tracks you need in your life!


Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist.

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