Culture Vulture

 A bumper episode this week about Amanda Bynes, Harry, EmRata, and a deeeeep look into enneagram numbers and what they mean. PS - what's yours?The testLaura's piece on enneagramsBecome a Close Friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our first-ever episode of Own the Feels - brought to you in partnership with Love Better - where we’re doing our damnedest to help us break-up better - which means owning whatever we’re feeling and learning how to deal with it. This week we’re talking all about Revenge - and how we can be better than it. We hear from a few different people who’ve sought revenge in a break-up - from leaving polaroids around their ex's house, to pretending that they’re getting back together and then literally moving countries - but most importantly, we offer up some tangible tips to curb that need to ‘get even’ and how to spot when it crosses the line from ‘harmless’ to ‘harmful.’A huge thank you to Love Better, and everyone who gave us their stories to make these podcasts possible. If you want to know more about how to break-up better, listen to next week's episode, and head to https://www.vice.com/en/topic/love-better. If anything you've heard in this podcast makes you think you should reach out for a little more help, please do!Here are some spots to head to:For peer support: https://1737.org.nz/ To talk about sexual harm: https://safetotalk.nz/or for other advice on how to deal with a breakup you can email lovebetter@youthline.co.nz or text lovebetter to 234 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Luce and & Laura introduce Shit You Should Cook About, before launching into a huge and personal chat about the rise in the new "miracle weight loss drug" (in huge quotation marks there!), Ozempic. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!Luce's piece on OzempicBecome a close friend! ASDAH piece Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New podcast alert!!! We're launching a brand new podcast series (within our Culture Vulture feed) all about how to break up better. It’s called ‘Own The Feels,’ it’s brought to you by Love Better, and it’s based around YOUR breakup stories. We cover it all - from ghosting, to revenge, to stalking - you all provided us with some juicy stuff!Listen to Own The Feels in our Culture Vulture feed, wherever you get your podcasts! Launching Monday 27th March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Re-uploading a very topical episode this week (and bringing Liv's beautiful voice back to the pod). Enjoy team! This week we chat about Lizzo updating her new song after realising she used ableist language (and how we can ALL learn from her), before diving into how catastrophic new AI Dalle-2 is for visual creators. Listen wherever you get your pods!Watch our Extremely Online episode here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A voiceless Luce and a worn out Laura are on the mic this week to give you the Harry Styles review you've all been waiting for!!! And the Daisy Jones and The Six review you've all been waiting for!!!! Tune in for all the tea!!Read 'That crazy girl, who was mental' newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Laura's first full week on the mic and DAMN it feels so good!!! We talk about the latest in Selena & Hailey (and why we should all go and touch a bit of grass), Sabrina Carpenter's BBC Live Lounge being taken down, the Jonas Brothers getting Haley Lu Richardson to star in their latest music video and then Lauras case for why you should (maybe) date the person who makes you cringe!!Luce's pocket collection on Fandom: https://getpocket.com/collections/how-the-internet-drives-fandom-to-new-heights?utm_source=sysca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are reuploading an old episode this week as it feels SUPER relevant right now- enjoy team! This weeks episode has been a long time coming (and had to be recorded twice to get it perfect) and it's all about when/ how/ and IF you can separate the art from the artist. Spoiler - there's no right or wrong answer here - it's an incredibly personal and introspective topic, but we give you so many tools to add to your toolkit when it comes to unpacking and reconciling your love for someone/something when the artist has done something Very Bad.Picasso piece, Vox piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is incredibly BITTER (and a lil sweet) that this is our LAST ever Culture Vulture with our wonderful Liv. Liv has blessed us with her ability to describe things like the Johnny V Amber case, her in-depth psychoanalyses of celebrity culture (and her multiple vehicle mishaps) and we are going to miss her DEEPLY. But, coming in hot on the mic is London Laura, and we introduce you all to her for the very first time. Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Luce and Liv jump on the mic for Liv's second to last ever Culture Vulture to talk about Netflix fucking around (and finding out) and all the drama at this year's Grammys. Tune in wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week an update on the Rust shooting, Kylie Jenner's baby name reveal, and a deep dive on cringing. What makes us cringe? Why do we cringe? Why should we embrace it? We even have some live cringing on mic - you don't wanna miss this episode!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bit of a philosophical ep on the cards today team, but not before we debunk all the rumours spreading about Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth (nothing like a bit of media literacy to start the ep!). TikTok has gone WILD with big unsubstantiated claims (what's new) about Liam's behaviour during their relashe - and people have been taking it as fact??? Not on this pod!Then, we get into intrinsic vs extrinsic motivations - and what makes us do what we do. Is it for us? Is it for money? For praise? For likes? How do we make sure we're doing things for the right reasons?? All of this and more in this weeks ep!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big week back on the mic! First, some big existential questions (answered), then Lizzo made a call about cancel culture that Luce and Liv dive into, before a huge discussion about the media frenzy around Prince Harry's 'leaked' book excerpts!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gals are away enjoying the Christmas and New Year. Enjoy some of our fave episodes from 2022!This week we get a REAL LIFE naughty or nice where Luce tells a story about getting trolled and we learn a lil bit about toxic fandoms (and also how to be kind online!!) Then Liv teaches us about 'The 27 Club' and how the media had a hand in the myth-making of one of music's most talked about phenomenons. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!!Become a SYSCA supporter here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gals are away enjoying the Christmas and New Year. Enjoy some of our fave episodes from 2022!This weeks episode has been a long time coming (and had to be recorded twice to get it perfect) and it's all about when/ how/ and IF you can separate the art from the artist. Spoiler - there's no right or wrong answer here - it's an incredibly personal and introspective topic, but we give you so many tools to add to your toolkit when it comes to unpacking and reconciling your love for someone/something when the artist has done something Very Bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gals are away enjoying the Christmas and New Year. Enjoy some of our fave episodes from 2022!This week we discuss the two trends taking over our TikTok/ news feeds at the moment - 'That Girl' and 'Goblin Mode.' Why do we need to keep flattening ourselves and labelling ourselves? Are trends taking the place of religion? How closely is goblin mode tied to mental health? How close is 'That Girl' tied to perfectionism and unrealistic expectations? Is it all this deep???? All you questions answered wherever you get your pods! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our last episode for the year, Liv and Luce discuss the moments that made it such a HUGE year in pop culture. From The Slap, to Don't Worry Darling, to Roe V Wade interrupting the Met Gala. They also give you ALL the holiday recs you could possibly need!Luce's two must read articles:WHY THE PAST 10 YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY STUPIDEveryone wants forgiveness, but no one is being forgiven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk all about the latest in Kanye West, and introduce you to Bel - the witchy wordsmith who writes our most popular column in the newsletter: "Bel Chimes In."We talk phoenixing, pulling the clutch out, being 'glass-ceilinged', and have a debate over the fashion in The White Lotus. All of this and more wherever you get your pods!To vote for Culture Vulture as you listeners choice podcast click here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luce and Liv are back with another complex conversation this week, after they talk about the SYSCA follower who made out with Matty Healy on stage in a recent show!!! But the main event - Chris Brown. Why, after all these years, continued allegations of abuse, restraining orders, and a proven history of domestic violence - do we continue to give him a platform? We don't have all the answers, but we have a lot of questions, so you should tune in if you do too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is everything you need to know about Ticketmaster, LiveNation, Taylor Swift, and how capitalism manifests in the music industry. Also, Pearl Jam have beeeeeen saying this! Listen in for a quick lesson on this sitch xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk about the latest word to be weaponised by the internet: "queerbaiting." So what is it, can a REAL person actually do it (or is it reserved for fictional characters and strategists), and how do we make sure we don't see a repeat of what happened to Kit Connor? All of this and more wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today a wild story about Luce's bout of Bali belly, a chat about Phoebe Bridgers' & Paul Mescal's 'meet cute' and subsequent engagement, and a big debrief about Selena Gomez's new doco and how it made us feel. Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special bonus episode for you!! We're currently reporting on Instagram's Creator Week in Bali, and we got the chance to sit down with Matt Hey (Alright, Hey) and Kirsty Wilson (Lead, Creator and Public Figure Partnerships for Meta) to spill ALL the secrets of the creator world. Matt also tells us a juicy story that he's never spoken about before, and you're defs going to want to tune in for that! Listen in wherever you get your pods!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we've got a big chat about Taylor Swift removing the word 'fat' from her Anti-Hero music video, before diving into age gaps in Hollywood. Is it fair for us to be so critical of them? Is it the result of life after #metoo? Is it any of our business? All of these questions asked, but not necessarily answered, in this weeks episode of Culture Vulture!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we give a cheeky review of Taylor Swift's new album 'Midnights,' a chat about When We Were Young Fest, and then deep dive into BTS serving in South Korea's military and what that tells us about the government's control over pop culture! Listen wherever you get your pods!Listen to our previous White Lotus Culture Vulture episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on the road so it's a little bit different this week - we just bring you two stories from the news cycle that we want to unpack. First, the allegations made against Alexander O'Connor, known on stage as Rex Orange County, and then we cover some updates in Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's custody battle. Also, tune in to hear about Luce's developing obsession with Matty Healy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've FINALLY seen Don't Worry Darling and we give you ALL of our thoughts. Also - why does Matty Healy from The 1975 have beef with Triple J? All of this and more on this weeks episode, wherever you get your pods xxKilling Our Darlings piece here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Hello Period for making this episode of Culture Vulture poddible!! You can use our code SHITYEAH for 15% off any pair of Hello Undies or Hello Discs!!! Just visit helloperiod.com!!Lucky we didn't talk about it last week because guess what? We have another cheating wife guy on our hands!! We dive deep into the psychology of cheating, but not before we hear more of your iconic period mishaps!!!! PS, become a SYSCA supporter for access to our BUMPER LIST of recommendations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we threw all structure out the window and just had a big old debrief with you all! Luce shared some stories from her time in the states, Liv told us about her chaotic camping trip (of course it was... it's Liv) and we got to talk about our fave thing... Taylor Swift! Sign up for the Culture Vulture newsy here!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE GOT TO MEET AND INTERVIEW FINNEAS!! We chat about Laneway, Billie Eilish, mental health, why he loves shit you should care about, and whether he scrunches or folds his toilet paper. It's the best chat ever!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a very sensitive Luce and Liv on mic, so it's lucky they're tackling such a low stakes topic - Nepotism babies!!! They begin with a quick chat about Dalle-2 and the future of art (our fave topic...) and then really get into the nitty gritty of nepo-babies and how it all really winds down to social inequality! Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is HUGE! Stories about period sex, a note from Wil Wheaton (a former child star), and then a big discussion about what went down on Gabbie Hanna's TikTok last week, and how we react to influencers 'posting through it.'Wil Wheaton's blog post: https://wilwheaton.net/2022/08/when-you-watch-the-curse-you-are-watching-two-childre[…]and-exploited-daily-during-production-no-adults-protected-us/This episode was brought to you by the legends at Hello Period! Use our discount code 'SHITYEAH' at checkout for 15% off their new Hello Undies! Visit https://helloperiod.com/ to get yours today!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbie Ferreira is leaving Euphoria and we're upset about it!! We're also upset at how child stars have been treated for basically... ever. From Judy Garland to Drew Barrymore, we walk through the childhoods of some of the worlds most famous child stars and how their parents didn't really parent them. We also chat about some of the protections that are now in place to stop kids from having to work like adults! Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features a lot of D's... Dungeons and Dragons, Dan Levy & Dan Schneider. First of all we've got an update on Luce and Liv's foray into D&D, then we discuss Dan Levy's new role as a teacher in Sex Education, and finally, we sink our teeth into Jennette McCurdy's new book and all the allegations surrounding Dan Schneider. Become a SYSCA supporter here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we get a REAL LIFE naughty or nice where Luce tells a story about getting trolled and we learn a lil bit about toxic fandoms (and also how to be kind online!!) Then Liv teaches us about 'The 27 Club' and how the media had a hand in the myth-making of one of music's most talked about phenomenons. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!!Become a SYSCA supporter here!The Rookie piece on The 27 Club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big week on the mics this week! A Bridgerton lawsuit as drama-heavy as the show itself, Kris Jenner's PR machine strikes again, as Kim and Pete cover up for Khloe and Tristan's new baby, and Beyoncé has found herself in a few dramas after her new album rollout (which was also her most conventional roll out yet.) You are NOT going to want to miss this one!This episode is brought to you by Prime Video, and the new film Thirteen Lives. Watch the incredible true story here. And check out Luce's Pocket collection 'How Pop Culture Explains The World' here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Luce and Liv debrief the final week of Love Island! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bloody full episode of Culture Vulture this week! We start off with some more of your iconic period stories, before launching into a dicush about what we expect from musicians. Shawn Mendes and Tom Misch have both just cancelled their upcoming tours to look after themselves, which begs the question: are the musicians alright?This episode is brought to you by our favourite sustainable period care company, Hello Period! You can use our code SHITYEAH for 15% off any pair of Hello Undies!!! Just visit helloperiod.com!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode has been a long time coming (and had to be recorded twice to get it perfect) and it's all about when/ how/ and IF you can separate the art from the artist. Spoiler - there's no right or wrong answer here - it's an incredibly personal and introspective topic, but we give you so many tools to add to your toolkit when it comes to unpacking and reconciling your love for someone/something when the artist has done something Very Bad.Picasso piece, Vox piece.This episode of Culture Vulture was brought to you by our mates at Part Time Rangers - our fave alcoholic bevvy brand - coz why wouldn’t you want to save wildlife while you sip?Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luce and Liv debrief episode 42-47 of Love Island!Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A PODCAST ALL ABOUT PLASTIC! Ok, besties - one of me and Liv’s New Year's resolutions was to be more environmentally conscious - and that means limiting our plastic intake. Why? Because plastic is so shit for the planet. In this episode we go through a history of plastic (it's super interesting I promise) and then some fast (and not fun) facts, before giving some solutions about how each and every one of us can cut down on our usage!!!This bonus podcast episode was made possible by the angels at Ethique who make the BEST plastic free beauty products, from shampoo bars to facewash! AND they’ve even given us a spesh discount code which gives you 25% off all full-price items for the month of July - just type in PLASTICISSHIT at the checkout and you’re away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we dive into the story behind the story of Where The Crawdad's Sing's author Delia Owens. This story - about an alleged murder in Africa when Delia was younger- is wild, and has deep parallels to her now incredibly famous novel and now film, so you're going to want to listen to this one!Here is Jeffrey Goldberg's original story about the story.This episode of Culture Vulture was brought to you by our mates at Part Time Rangers - our fave alcoholic bevvy brand - coz why wouldn’t you want to save wildlife while you sip?Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Luce and Liv debrief episode 34-40 of Love Island! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we start off by explaining Doja Cat's weird beef with Noah Schnapp, before launching into our main topic of the day - what was missing from Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie. Even though Austin Butler slayed, the film still fell short in a few places - we discuss how!This episode of Culture Vulture was brought to you by our mates at Part Time Rangers - our fave alcoholic bevvy brand - coz why wouldn’t you want to save wildlife while you sip?Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Luce and Liv debrief episode 28-33 of Love Island! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're unpacking the disgusting history of R.Kelly. From his relationship with Aaliyah, to his multitude of crimes against young women and men, and how he could have possibly gotten away with it for so long - we explain it all!This episode of Culture Vulture was brought to you by our mates at Part Time Rangers - our fave alcoholic bevvy brand - coz why wouldn’t you want to save wildlife while you sip? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Luce and Liv debrief episode 20-27 of Love Island! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week of course we're talking about the overturning of Roe V Wade and how celebrities (who, whether you like it or not have huge influence in this world) are reacting to the news. Then we chat about the difference in how Elon Musk and JLo embrace their children's pronouns, and the example JLo is setting for us all.This episode of Culture Vulture was brought to you by our mates at Part Time Rangers - our fave alcoholic bevvy brand - coz why wouldn’t you want to save wildlife while you sip? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Luce and Liv debrief episode 13-19 of Love Island! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! This week we chat about Lizzo updating her new song after realising she used ableist language (and how we can ALL learn from her), before diving into how catastrophic new AI Dalle-2 is for visual creators. Listen wherever you get your pods!Watch our Extremely Online episode here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Luce and Liv debrief episode 6-12 of Love Island! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! This week: a big chat about the newspaper that basically gave Rebel Wilson a 'deadline' to publicly come out, and a big chat about how OBSESSED major music labels are with TikTok and what this means for big (and little) artists. A great one today angels!!!PS, here's the video we KEEP mentioning, which you need to go and watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1m-KgEpoow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Luce and Liv meet our islanders this year and debrief episode 1-5! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked, so we delivered! We're bringing back our weekly Love Island debriefs (in a slightly shorter format) to cure our winter blues here in NZ. Each week we'll be coming at you with our hot takes from the week's antics (and hopefully some smart analysis too) - let's get crackin on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! It's a big week to be hosting a pop culture podcast! We start off with a discussion about Liam Payne's chaotic interview with Logan Paul, before the main event: part two of our 'making sense of Johnny and Amber' series. We talk about the media's coverage of the trial, how this could impact the #MeToo movement, and what we (as a society) should all learn from this. Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! A Winnie The Pooh horror film, another Kardashian wedding and a huge conversation about Sally's Rooney's latest TV adaptation - Conversations with Friends!!!!! Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Naturally this week there's one thing still on our minds - HARRY STYLES, so we give you a big debrief on the listening parties we hosted, and ALL our thoughts on the news album! We also chat about Netflix making layoffs, Ed Sheeran and Rihanna's new babies (not together), Love Island moving away from fast fashion and Taylor Swift becoming a doctor!! HUGE week this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! We're back and we're healthy! This week we talk about JLo's love for Ted Lasso (she's one of us), and the ethics of rap lyrics being used as evidence in court, before launching into the main topic of the day - WTF is the Illuminati??? We go into the history of the group, how it's become such a big thing in pop-culture (especially when it comes to celebrities) and whether it actually exists. A super fun and interesting episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reuploading an old (but still amazing) episode today because poor Liv has covid.. enjoy! Become a SYSCA supporter here!! SEX EDUCATION AND SALLY ROONEY - WHAT MORE DO WE NEED TO SAY? (50 minutes worth of things apparently!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! For this weeks episode of Culture Vulture we discuss the trial taking the internet by storm - Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard. We give a whole lot of context, explain why this trial is being filmed and broadcast, and go into the background of each person involved, to try and help explain how we got where we got today. We talk a lot about mental health, the complexities of abuse, and why we should take this opportunity to watch and learn from this trial, without feeling the need to take a side. I highly encourage tuning in if you want a well-rounded view of what we know so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SYSCA is taking a much needed holiday over the Easter weekend, but so you don't miss us too much we are bringing you one of our favourite old episodes to enjoy.Become a SYSCA supporter here!!Young people - particularly young women - have been managing communities, building websites/servers/forums, learning photoshop, writing fan fiction, editing videos, organising and mobilising communities ALL FOR THE LOVE OF THEIR FAVES, and for WHAT? I’m here to tell you that these skills need to be recognized for what they are, rather than laughed at or disregarded. It’s time to stop shitting on Stans. This episode was brought to you by Lucy BlakistonOriginal article: https://shityoushouldcareabout.com/article/stans The confidence gap: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/the-confidence-gap/359815/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SYSCA is taking a much needed holiday over the Easter weekend, but so you don't miss us too much we are bringing you one of our favourite old episodes to enjoy.Become a SYSCA supporter here!! Today's episode is all about David Dobrik and the recent and very serious rape allegations against the Vlog Squad.We explain who and what the Vlog Squad is, why influencers and creators keep fucking up, yet their platforms HARDLY EVER suffer, why everyone has been so scared to talk about Youtube's "Golden Boy", the way audiences are groomed into thinking content that definitely isn't okay, is, and whether it's the job of the creator to predict what is or isn't going to be okay in the future.A big episode, but a very important one.Ken Tenbarge's article: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/vlog-squad-durte-dom-rape-allegation-david-dobrik-zeglaitis-video-2021-3?r=US&IR=T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!! This week, after recapping Ed Sheeran's latest lawsuit and Will Smith's Oscars ban we are joined by our mate the Green Eyed monster to talk about jealousy. How is it different to envy? How can we use such an 'ugly' emotion to our advantage? What makes us jealous? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA supporter here!!We get it - we're all sick of reading, thinking, and talking about the slap - so we don't dwell on it for long. Instead we take you through some of the WILD (and some of the downright racist) moments that have occurred in the many years that the Oscars have been running, and I promise you're going to be SHOCKED at some of them. (PS does anyone else remember John Travolta calling Idina Mendel "Adele Dazeem???" Tune in for more!And OOPS we said that the La La Land/ Moonlight mix up happened in 2007 but it was actually 2017! Sorry team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a SYSCA Supporter here xxxThis week we discuss the two trends taking over our TikTok/ news feeds at the moment - 'That Girl' and 'Goblin Mode.' Why do we need to keep flattening ourselves and labelling ourselves? Are trends taking the place of religion? How closely is goblin mode tied to mental health? How close is 'That Girl' tied to perfectionism and unrealistic expectations? Is it all this deep???? All you questions answered wherever you get your pods! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your reading this do you hear it? Or do you just read it?? Liv has an inner monologue and I don't - so we explain the differences in how we think, what the psychology is behind it, and what it means to have - or to not have - that inner speech. We also chat about Dua Lipa's Dual Lawsuits, and give a very quick update on Ye. Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts here.And on Spotify here. In this extremely special edition of The Shit Show, we've teamed up with our mates at @Helloperiodco to talk about... periods!We start off by very candidly running you through our experiences with the Hello Cup, before launching into all of your embarrassing (and amazing) stories. It's wild how so many of our mishaps (like accidentally putting in two tampons, or going swimming and having exploding pads) could be solved by using a period cup or hello disc! We also chat about the impact sanitary items have on the environment, and how Hello Period's new Hello Disc is game changing for workers in the sex industry!If you want to get your hands on one of these amazing products, you should head to helloperiod.com and use our code GOODSHIT15 for 15% off (anywhere in the world!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of our series on Kanye West we discuss two major relationships in his life: Kim Kardashian and Donald Trump. Underpinning all of this is a long overdue lesson on bipolar disorder - what it is & how has manifested in Kanye's actions - a super important discussion this week, and one we hope you all take the time to tune in to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of our two part series on Ye, we dive into the formation of Kanye West: his background, his ever-growing ego, and his rise to fame. Who was around him? Who was checking in on him? How did he become the Ye we know today? Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzo's got a new reality TV show, Britney's got a new book and... WE NEED SOME NEW ROM COMS! Are romcoms dying? Or have they always been dying? OR, are they just optimised for streaming rather than cinemas these days? All your questions answered on this weeks episode!!As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start off with an analysis of Jake Gyllenhaal's new Esquire profile - and the first time he spoke out about Taylor Swift rerecording Red - before a quick chat about Coachella who will now have no Covid restrictions in place for attendees.And then, the main event: we talk about Pam and Tommy, the ethics of releasing a show about a leaked sex tape (without the consent of Pamela Anderson!), and take a wee trip down memory lane about the way the media has violated celebrities since basically the beginning of the internet.As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start off with an extremely chaotic chat about Ye - is he ok? Is this a PR stunt? Should we care? How long until everyone tunes out? And then we dive into a far more intellectual chat about the TikTokification of terms like "Lovebombing" and "gaslighting," when "the ick" is actually a red flag, and of course, the Tinder Swindler.As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we unpack ALL the rumours and criticisms surrounding Season 2 of Euphoria and its creator Sam Levinson. Are we holding Euphoria to an extremely high standard because we were so obsessed with Season 1????? Are these facts to back up the intense TikTok slamming??? Do we wait with bated breath for every new episode anyway???As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week before we even get into the episode Liv spills a HUGE secret (one you won't want to miss.) Then we talk about Sydney Sweeney, a potential Fyre Festival 2.0, someone crashing into Taylor Swifts house and why rap lyrics shouldn't be used as evidence in court.AND THEN THE MAIN EVENT - JOE ROGAN VS SPOTIFY and the idea that when you pay someone to be on your platform you have more of a responsibility to keep other people safe than if they were just uploading podcasts themselves.As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode is HEARTY angels! We talk about Nick and Priyanka's new baby, Taylor Swift being told that she doesn't write her own songs, & Ye demanding that he gets the final edit on his upcoming documentary "Jeen-Yus," all before sinking our teeth into the latest in the #FreeBritney movement. We look at the release of Jamie Lynn's new book, why fans aren't happy with the timing or the content, and the web of people involved in the world of Britney Spears.As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 2022! We start the year off with a discussion about Molly Mae, Tom Holland and Zendaya, before discussing the Kardashian's carefully calculated (and annoyingly effective) PR strategy.From intentional photoshop fails, new relationships, pregnancies, song lyrics and cheating partners, a LOT happened over summer to distract from Astroworld. As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Luce is joined by Succession superfan and Kendall Roy lookalike Duncan Greive to discuss all things Succession, and it's just a RIDE. From accidental dick pics, to the unraveling of a dinosaur media company, this show is literally the best thing on TV. So, if you haven't watched it, go and do that (on Neon's 14-day free trial), so that when you come back and listen to this you're fully clued up!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SYSCA is on holiday, so we are bringing you some of our favourite eps from 2021 so you don't miss us too much! Love yahs!!!We interviewed Lorde and it was THE SICKEST THING EVER. She was so kind and open and honest, and answered all our fan-girl questions with such grace and humor. UGH. Love her. And you should most definitely stream Solar Power too. It rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SYSCA is on holiday, so we are bringing you some of our favourite eps from 2021 so you don't miss us too much! Love yahs!!!In today’s episode of Culture Vulture Luce & Liv break down:•Why Olivia Rodrigo shouldn’t have had to add Hayley Williams and Josh Farro to the writing credits for Good 4 U•the difference between sampling and interpolating•and we even get Gemma Styles’ take on the whole thing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Literally exactly what the title says - the biggest releases/moments of 2021. HAPPY HOLIDAYS BESTIES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A juicy episode today! We begin by outlining what (we think) really went down between Kim Cattrall and SJP and hearing Couch Guy's side of the story before hearing someone else’s side of the story - JOSH BASSETT'S. We have a discussion about whether it's an artist's right to make art from their own experiences (it is) and how if we hold one person to a certain standard, the same standard should apply to the rest!PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://forms.gle/wy7aGRTzqajivdzq7As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FILL OUT OUR SURVEY BESTIES!SO MANY CHEATING MEN THIS WEEK! We start off by discussing 'The Lovely Bones' author Alice Sebold's apology to Anthony Broadwater, the man who was falsely convicted for her sexual assault, Tristan Thompson cheating on Khloé again, and Anthony Ramos cheating on Jasmine Cephas Jones- which is a TRAGEDY. And this is all before we do a deep dive into Billie Eilish and her character development throughout her annual Vanity Fair interviews - with a nice wee cancel culture chat sprinkled in there for good measure.The Vanity Fair Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wNsZEqpKUA The Youtube Video we keep referring to! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFK-csmYRFw As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fill out our Culture Vulture survey here besties: https://forms.gle/wy7aGRTzqajivdzq7 As Taylor Swift once said, "fuck the patriarchy." And after listening to this weeks naughty or nice, that's exactly what you'll be yelling, that is, before you start yelling, "fuck the grammy's!" Luce and Liv dive into everything we know (and everything they don't want us to know) about the Grammys - who runs them? Who can vote? Why don't the academy like women? Or people of colour? All will be revealed in this weeks episode of Culture Vulture!As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the bloody phenomenon that was “Drivers License,” - I’m sure you’ve heard it - Luce & Liv decided they had to do a deep dive into TikTok’s mega influence over the music industry.We discuss the drama, TikTok musicals, ALL the songs that have gone viral, and what this means for creative integrity. AND YOU SHOULD LISTEN! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Upon the release of Harry Styles' new beauty brand 'Pleasing' and Billie Eilish's new fragrance 'Eilish,' Luce and Liv go into the history of the celebrity beauty brand. From Elizabeth Taylor's perfumes to Rihanna's Fenty line, we discuss whether the world needs more beauty brands (spoiler alert: it doesn't), and we walk through some of the wildest products out there (I'm looking at Goops at home enema kit, and Jessica Simpsons EDIBLE BUBBLE BATH???) Is there a difference between a brand with integrity vs a brand without? OR is it all just a money grab? All the answers in this weeks ep!Thank you to Neon for making this episode of Culture Vulture happen (and for having all the best TV shows to keep us occupied during lockdown!) You can get a 14 day free trial for Neon at https://www.neontv.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of our two-part series on Taylor Swift, Luce and Liv discuss why Taylor Swift has chosen to re-record her masters. What went down with Scooter Braun? Does she own the music and just not the final song? Why should we only be listening to ‘Taylor’s Versions?’ What does this mean for the future of the music industry? Is she now feeling happy, free, confused and lonely in the best way? Is it miserable or magical? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part one of our two-part series on Taylor Swift, Luce and Liv relive Taylor Swift as we’ve always known her. Era by era, we discuss the music, the look, and the people who inspired (sometimes in a good way, sometimes... not) Taylor Swift to become the superstar we’re all enamoured with today. All I can say is it was enchanting to record this episode for you. As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An updated version of our 'What Happened to Ed Sheeran' podcast with an added album review. FIRST OF ALL, Liv and I LOVE ED SHEERAN. We’ve grown up with him, we used to cover Give Me Love and Kiss Me at every gig we ever played. But we had to ask: how could the same man who wrote Grade 8, This City, The Man, This, Bloodstream, U.N.I etc etc etc write BAD HABITS??? He sang You Need Me Man, I Don’t Need You, Take It Back, Eraser and countless other bangers about not falling into the traps of the music industry and he just sort of has…. (please see: ‘I Don’t Care feat. Justin Bieber’ and ‘South of The Border feat. Camila Cabello’ for more evidence.) DON’T COME FOR US, WE LOVE HIM WE JUST WANNA LOOK AT WHAT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CAN DO TO PEOPLE!Here’s the article I keep referring to! https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/ed-sheeran-interview-2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luce and Liv sit down to discuss why Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker and Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are literally copy and pasted versions of each other! And why they make us cringe (but kinda in a good way...)As always, a big shout out to Neon - literally the best NZ streaming service - for making this episode of Culture Vulture possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luce and Liv sat down with Stella AKA Benee to chat about mental health, why we all need a good cry sometimes, her new music & her love for Kath and Kim! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Luce and Liv give you all the details on the Zayn/Gigi/Yolanda situation before unpacking every little detail (including lots of extremely fun facts) about everyone's favourite football coach, Ted Lasso.Thank you to Neon for making this episode of Culture Vulture happen (and for having all the best TV shows to keep us occupied during lockdown!) You can get a 14 day free trial for Neon at https://www.neontv.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UM hey besties!!!! I sat down with Chris Klemens to talk about literally everything. From mental health, to Booger, to ALL his weird celebrity interactions, to quizzing him on New Zealand (and then organising him a trip here) it was a RIIIIDE. AND YOU SHOULD LISTEN COZ I ASKED ALLLL YOUR QUESTIONS TOO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Culture Vulture Luce and Liv dive deep into the Dave Chappelle/ Netflix controversy, Billy Porter's comments about Harry Styles in Vogue, and a big segment about things that should have been left as books/ shouldn't have had a sequel (we're looking at YOU Grease 2 and Vampire Academy.)Also! If you dig our podcasts, vote for us at the NZ Podcast Awards here: https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominateYou can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch everything from Love Island to Succession on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New format alert! Luce and Liv begin with a game of naughty or nice where they discuss Little Mix's falling out with ex band member Jesy, and Jameela Jamil clapping back to the people who didn't think she should be credited on James Blake's latest album.Then they launch into a big old chat about Adele - because she did NOT go easy on us with her new single.Also! If you dig our podcasts, vote for us at the NZ Podcast Awards here: https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominateALSO we apologise for the shitty audio!! Our home-studio didn't serve us well today in lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luce and Liv chat about the ethics of posthumous albums. From Mac Miller, to Amy Winehouse, to Avicii - are they necessary? Are they ethical? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liv and Luce sat down to chat about why we gave so much of a shit about couch guy (and by we I mean the world), and the phenomenon that is Squid Game. I also brought some really fun theories to the table, so you should defs listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEX EDUCATION AND SALLY ROONEY - WHAT MORE DO WE NEED TO SAY? (50 minutes worth of things apparently!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Episode of Culture Vulture - our weekly pop culture podcast! What Happened to Ed Sheeran? FIRST OF ALL, Liv and I LOVE ED SHEERAN. We’ve grown up with him, we used to cover Give Me Love and Kiss Me at every gig we ever played. But we had to ask: how could the same man who wrote Grade 8, This City, The Man, This, Bloodstream, U.N.I etc etc etc write BAD HABITS??? He sang You Need Me Man, I Don’t Need You, Take It Back, Eraser and countless other bangers about not falling into the traps of the music industry and he just sort of has…. (please see: ‘I Don’t Care feat. Justin Bieber’ and ‘South of The Border feat. Camila Cabello’ for more evidence.) DON’T COME FOR US, WE LOVE HIM WE JUST WANNA LOOK AT WHAT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CAN DO TO PEOPLE!Here’s the article I keep referring to! https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/ed-sheeran-interview-2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bumper bloody edition of Culture Vulture about The White Lotus - there is just SO MUCH TO GO INTO.You can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch everything from Love Island to Succession on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT COULD WE HAVE POSSIBLY LEARNT FROM LOVE ISLAND? As it turns out - a lot.Communication styles, how to allow people to grow in real-time, and the fact that you can win even if your partner has cheated on you at casa amor??? We promise this is the last Love Island debrief (til next time... )You can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch everything from Love Island to Succession on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In today’s episode of Culture Vulture Luce & Liv break down:Why Olivia Rodrigo shouldn’t have had to add Hayley Williams and Josh Farro to the writing credits for Good 4 Uthe difference between sampling and interpolatingand we even get Gemma Styles’ take on the whole thingALSO, YOU SHOULD SIGN UP TO OUR NEW NEWSLETTER HERE: https://shityoushouldcareabout.com/secret And listen to our introduction to TikTok and the music industry here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE FINAL DEBRIEF :(We look back on:Our winners and losers of the seasonThe best and worst momentsWhy we think this season was the most wholesome yet, actuallyYou can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last normal episode BEFORE THE FINAL!We discuss:jibertys downfallthe aftermath of the compatibility votewhy Liberty is the best contestant on Love Island EVERYou can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interviewed Lorde and it was THE SICKEST THING EVER. She was so kind and open and honest, and answered all our fan-girl questions with such grace and humor. UGH. Love her. And you should most definitely stream Solar Power too. It rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Greatest Showman?We discuss:The demise of JibertyGRADUATIONS ON GRADUATIONSTeddy and Faye's ReunionYou can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where is the Love in Love Island?This week was hard to watch, to say the least. We discuss:The explosive aftermath of the movie challengeWhether enough is being done for the mental health of the islandersWHY DO WE NOW KINDA STAN CHLOE AND TOBY?You can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss:The gross 'lad holiday' mentalityTeddy and Faye being DONE DIRTYMillie and Liam, Kaz and Tyler and TOBY AS A WHOLE CONCEPTYou can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us (at 1pm every day) on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We caught up with Sharon from Love Island and she WAS SO GREAT and so honest with us!She spills on:What she really thinks about all the islandersWhat they're allowed to access on their love island phonesWhat they do when the cameras are offWho she thinks is gonna winThe fact that they aren't allowed to KNOW THE TIMEWhat and when they eatForgetting the camera's are thereLITERALLY EVERYTHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A spiiiiicy week in the villa if we do say so ourselves.Of course, we discuss HUGOS SPEECH, we commiserate the Sharon, Danny, AJ and Georgia's dumpings, and Kaz FINALLY FINDS THE MAN SHE DESERVES.You can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us (at midday every day) on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the internet, where influencers are robots, digital art is selling for $69 million and TikTok is the future of the music industry (eeeeek). Our future is being determined right now – online – and it’s confusing as fuck. But we deserve to understand it because we’re the ones living it. With that, we bring you our new podcast Extremely Online, to teach you about all the weird corners of the internet - as your mates, not your teachers. Because how the fuck does cryptocurrency work? Extremely Online is part of the Shit You Should Care About Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FINALLY, SOME CHEMISTRY IN THE VILLA.This week we say hey to AJ and Danny, bye to Rachel and Brad and wtf to LITERALLY EVERYTHING ELSE THAT HAPPENED.Also, there’s just a shit load of great quotes from this week, so you should tune in for all the LOLS as per. You can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A re-upload of one of our most listened to explainers from The Shit Show: The Free Britney Movement, Explained. For the last 12 years, Britney Spears has been in a conservatorship that limits the amount of control she has over her finances, career, and life. From buying a coffee to being in a relationship - her father controls it ALL. Today Luce and Rubes deep dive into the #freebritney movement and give a timeline of how it has become what it is today. This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a cast with minimal chemistry, there’s a LOT to unpack this week!We discuss:Why we love to hate people who watch reality TV (even though we all do it to some level)The dudes all wanting a “chill girl” aka someone who won’t hold them accountable for their actionsHUGO BEING LEFT OUT OF THE CHALLENGE EVEN THOUGH HE IS OBJECTIVELY THE BESTYou can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love Island is already heating the fuck up!From toe sucking to Faye calling Brad a C-U-Next-Tuesday, we already have a tonne of content to debrief. In episode one we discuss the mental health and trolling of the cast and crew, we get to know our new best mates for the next 6 weeks, and discuss Brad making Faye look like AN ABSOLUTE MUG during the beer pong challenge.We also chat about our fave islanders and predict what - if any - couple could go the distance…You can listen to Culture Vulture wherever you get your podcasts, and watch Love Island with us on Neon NZ - our fave streaming service & the legends who are making this whole series happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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