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In our first Everything In Conversation of 2025 we’re talking to thee Shon Faye- brilliant author, writer and journalist. Shon’s first book The Transgender Issue was a bestseller and her new non-fiction Love in Exile is already one of our favourite reads of this year.Exploring both her own experiences of love, heartbreak and feelings of unworthiness as well as the problems and challenges of modern love from multiple angles, this is a book for anyone in love, out of love, wanting to understand love and romance in new and radical ways. In our chat Shon talked about romcoms, break-ups, community, addiction, different ways of mothering and what she’s learned about the history of love. She's funny, she's brilliant and we can't wait for you to listen. Follow Shon on Instagram @shon.faye and pick up your copy of Love In Exile here or in any good book shop! (Out in the U.S. in May) If there’s anyone else you want us to chat to- drop us a line @everythingiscontentpod. O, R, B x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Valentines Day - as a special treat, we've got a double deep dive for you - Everything Is Content, and some things, are Adult Content.This week on the podcast we’re delving into the world of OnlyFans and digital sex work for part one of our two-part Porn series. In this instalment we are going to be talking about sexy subscription services, the Lily Phillips documentary and Bonnie Blue’s banned OnlyFans video.So possibly more than anything else in the history of the pod, we have been asked by you at home, to talk about OnlyFans- the London based subscription service for content creators that has seen global success and cultural notoriety since it was founded 9 years ago, becoming especially popular with adult performers and sex workers producing pornography and selling other digital sexual services.We discuss a Substack by the very popular writer, creator, PHD candidate, and podcaster Maalvika Bhat, titled “What OnlyFans Billions reveal about the market value of male desire”, and ask, do we think some men might resent the freedom that OnlyFans allows women in terms of monetising sexuality? Why do women get so much of the “blame” for OF’s popularity when it’s men who are the biggest customer base? Can a site like OF alter desire on a broad scale? Are we maybe even seeing this happen?We then go on to discuss 23 year old Lily Phillips and her documentary with Josh Pieters, as well as another key figure in this conversation, Bonnie Blue, a 25-year-old sex worker and content creator who became even more famous for claiming to have slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours. Tune in next week for part-two, where we will be looking at the consumers of porn, the dangerous misuse of it, and whether or not it can ever, truly, be ethical.In Production Partnership with Cue PodcastsWhat OnlyFans billions reveal about the market value of male desire:https://maalvika.substack.com/p/what-onlyfans-billions-reveal-abouthttps://magdalene.substack.com/p/the-tech-oligarchy-is-stealing-yourLily Philips documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFySAh0g-MI&ab_channel=JoshPietershttps://www.joe.co.uk/news/bonnie-blues-1000-men-stunt-video-banned-from-onlyfans-474458https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/opinion/ashley-james-bonnie-blue/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the extra episode!! This week we're diving into the most divisive topic we've done yet: the ethics of surrogacy. Our DMs were flooded with requests for this, after Lily Collins and her husband got a huge amount of backlash for sharing the news that they'd welcomed a baby into the world through surrogacy.Thank you so much for your thoughts on this one. Just a reminder to follow us on the gram (IG, Insta, whatever you want to call it) to join in the discourse. We read out listener messages to help shape our own opinions and reflections in these Wednesday episodes.IG AND TIKTOK: @everythingiscontentpod-------It’s no wonder millennial women are annoyed by Lily Collins’s surrogacy – they can’t afford their own kidsLike Lily Collins, I welcomed my children through surrogacy. Why do I have to justify that decision?The joy and the trauma of carrying a celebrity's babyFamilies created through surrogacy: Mother-child relationships and children’s psychological adjustment at age 7Full Surrogacy Now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 It's TIIIIIMEEEEE for Everything Is Content - Happy Friday EIC heads, we did it, another week bites the dust.As HUGE Motherland fans, we were eagerly anticipating the new BBC spin off Amandaland. The sitcom, produced by another love of our life, Sharon Horgan, follows Amanda (the leader of the alpha-mum’s from the original show, with her perfectly blow-dried blonde hair, insufferable lack of self-awareness and yet somehow endearing charm) who is now divorced and has re-located from Chiswick to South Harlesden with her teenagers. She deals with modern motherhood horrors like teenage drinking, fake Instagram accounts and eco-anxiety, as well as establishing herself as an interiors influencer with her new business ‘sensuous’. Joanna Lumley, who plays Felicity, Amanda’s mother, is her best self as an ab-fab-esque ex model. The show has ginormous boots to fill, so we ask, has it lived up to the hype?Next up - this year's Grammys... Two people who apparently did not stay long enough to enjoy themselves were Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and his wife Bianca Censori, who showed up, stood for photos and then were apparently- if rumours are to be believed- asked to leave the ceremony following Bianca’s outfit reveal. We discuss our reaction to her fit - or lack there of - and ask whether this is a sign of something horrible and sinister happening in front of our eyes, or if it’s just a display from two people who are equally invested in giving us all a good show.Lastly, one of the more gorgeous moments from the Grammy’s, was Tampa rapper Doechii getting her well-deserved flowers, winning best rap album and in the process becoming one of three women to win the award. We discuss her beautiful speech, her sensational lyricism, and why we are so pleased to have her in our ears.Aaaand, if you're happy to have us in your ears... a 5* review wherever you listen would mean the world, Thank you so much in advance <3 High Fidelity 2020 SeriesHigh Fidelity FilmIn Memoriam - Alice WinnThe Midnight Library - Matt Haig (audiobook)Search Party AmandalandThe Naked Truth About Bianca Censori’s Grammys Look - Raven Smith for VogueDoechii Reigns Supreme on ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ - Rolling StoneDoechii is irreverent, raunchy and hilarious on Alligator Bites Never Heal — album review FT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy hump day EIC heads! As a reward for making it halfway to the weekend here’s a brand spanking episode of Everything In Conversation for you- and it’s a doozy. This week we’re discussing a new branch of the nepo baby discourse that sprouted after 24-year-old singer and Messy internet sensation Lola Young was “outed” as being the niece of mega-successful children’s author Julia Donaldson (e.g. the creator of The Gruffalo). This revelation sparked conversations online about whether this connection was enough to open doors, if we even should be labelling Young a nepo baby, and what having a rich or high profile relative can mean when navigating a career in the arts. Armed with a pile of brilliant listener messages we try to find some answers, as well as getting stuck into the complications of the UK class system, code-switching, the sexism inherent in the term nepo baby and what we think we should all actually be talking about instead. Thanks so much for listening and/or taking part in this In Conversation episode. If you want to be a part of next week’s discussion just follow us on IG @everythingiscontentpod. We’d also love if you could leave us a rating or a review or even share us on socials- it means the world and helps us grow!O, R, B xPrince Charles Cinema - Sign the petitionVulture : How a Nepo Baby Is BornThe i Paper : Here’s why you shouldn’t call me a nepo baby Square Mile : Eve Austin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TGIF and TGIEICD (thank god it's Everything Is Content Day... is this gonna catch on?)This week, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone dip their toe in the fashion discourse, if 2025 Haute Couture is anything to go by, then quiet luxury and stealth wealth might be being booted out for loud luxury, extravagance and labels, sorry Sofia Richie Grainge! Next up, Selena Gomez posted a tearful video on Instagram Stories on Monday, before quickly deleting the post. In the video, she responded to the US' nationwide immigration raids over the weekend, which saw the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest 956 people on Sunday — the largest number of arrests on a single day under Trump. He announced several extreme executive orders on immigration from his first day. US Senate candidate Sam Parker called to 'deport Selena Gomez' on X, while the left basically called her self-involved. They ask, why do you think we’re so cynical of emotional outbursts online?And last but by no means least, is society shifting now towards intentional and consensual round the clock tracking? Beth found a fascinating piece called “We are all Big Brother now: The largest system of surveillance isn’t run by the government or corporations. It’s the grass-roots panopticon we’re using to judge one another.” It was written by Alan Levinovitz, and published in the Boston Globe last June. At EIC headquarters the girls are quite worried!https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/events/schiaparelli-and-dior-couture-review/https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/selena-gomez-crying-immigration-trump-b2687656.htmlhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/06/20/opinion/nextdoor-ring-nest-grassroots-surveillance/https://fortune.com/2023/09/12/gen-z-find-my-friends-life360-location-tracking-privacy-safety/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything In Conversation is BACK with a meaty one for you. With your incredible input, we waded into the threat of a TikTok ban in the US.Just how impactful would losing the platform be for creators and audiences; could any good come from it; and what are the political motivations at play? President Trump has positioned himself as the short-from video saviour, but this isn't strictly true...Thank you so much for listening to our extra episode, and please do follow us on Instagram and TikTok to get stuck into the discussions. If you enjoyed this episode (we hope you did) please leave us a rating wherever you're reading this! xxxx----------Am I being censored? Some US TikTok users say app feels different after ban liftedTikTok restores US service after Trump says “we have to save it”The Best TikToks About TikTok Getting Banned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Friday! Happy Everything Is Content day more importantly! One story that dominated the news cycle this week - the inauguration. Whether we liked it or not, Donald Trump's speech and questionable guest-list was unavoidable. We dived into the rise of the broligarch, our fears for Trump 2.0 and the promises he's already made on trans rights and climate action (i.e. to protect neither).Life is about the light and the dark, but the Molly-Mae doc didn't really offer as many laughs as we'd hoped! Listen to our review of the highly-anticipated 'tell-all' from the UK's influencer-in-chief. Was it as salacious as we wanted?If you haven't already, go listen to our last Everything in Conversation too. Aaaand, give us a rating and a 5* review wherever you listen to us pls, pls, pls. Thank you so much <3----------(A Complete Unknown) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11563598/ (Babybels) https://groceries.asda.com/product/465888??utm_source=organic&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=ghs&srsltid=AfmBOopxC78YpwXHFy1TvOY_UgmAgSR177Q2MfQzs1AvaR9lzHKo8TK0eF8 (Harris Dickinson on Off Menu) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zRK3iLzWNkmzvR40OtGVO (Severance) https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtxhttps://www.vox.com/future-perfect/395646/trump-inauguration-broligarchs-musk-zuckerberg-bezos-thielhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/remarks/2025/01/the-inaugural-address/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwaEuDeqM8 (Molly Mae: Behind it) All https://www.amazon.co.uk/Molly-Mae-Behind-All-Season-1/dp/B0DN24C8NT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Wednesday, or unhappy Wednesday, it's been a weird week. Here at the EIC newsroom, we will fill you in - welcome to Everything In Conversation.This week on the extra episode, we discuss BrewDog founder James Watt's approach to work/life balance... which is to not have one. He came under fire after he shared a video of him and his fiancé, Georgia Toffolo, where he says, ‘so I just think the whole concept of work life balance was invented by people who hate the work that they do’, to which Georgia replies ‘it’s so true’. After he received a huge amount of backlash, including unacceptable threats of violence, as well as lots of more balanced takes,  Watt asked on LinkedIn,  “What does it say about our society that a post extolling the virtues of hard work gets met with this kind of furious backlash?” calling it a “bizarre controversy”. He said: “As a nation, we love to joke about the French being lazy, but the reality is that our output per hour is 13 per cent lower than theirs." James Watt is worth an estimated 262 million pounds at present, and has also previously been accused of presiding over a “toxic” culture. Beth, Ruchira and Oenone rummage around in the mess, and with help from the listeners, try to answer the question, is The UK workforce, work-shy? https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/24851034.roz-foyer-james-watt-spouting-nonsense-work-life-balance/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/features/has-brewdogs-toxic-culture-pierced-craft-beer-balloon/#:~:text=A%20staple%20on%20supermarket%20shelves,out%2C%20afraid%20and%20miserable%E2%80%9D.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/14/uk-is-among-most-work-shy-nations-claims-brewdog-founder/https://inews.co.uk/news/house-prices-young-people-nothing-to-work-for-3457041#:~:text=NEWSLETTER%20(%C2%A3)%20Work%20no%20longer,a%20home%20of%20their%20own.&text=This%20is%20Home%20Front%20with,newsletter%20from%20The%20i%20Paper%20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the famous words of Rebecca Black: "it's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday!" And we're back with a brand new episode of Everything Is Content!This week we're drinking UP the Babygirl discourse like a tall glass of milk. Were we intolerant to the film, or lapping it up and asking for more? Also, there's drama in the romantasy world and it doesn't involve magical creatures, but rather humans and accusations of plagiarism. Just how unique are the themes and tropes of the genre?And finally, let's sit down around the round table to discuss the only show truly *giving* right now. Yes, The Traitors. Listen to find out how this season compares to others in our eyes, and our stand-out characters and moments. One kiss (consensual) for everyone who listens, subscribes and rates us 5 stars on your podcast player. And please go listen to our extra episode from Wednesday for an extra helping of us.------------Perfect Day podcastMotherlandWe Might Regret ThisDaddy IssuesVogue: Babygirl Is All Vibes, No MeaningVogue: If We’re All So Comfortable Talking About Female Pleasure, Why Are All The Women I Know Still Faking It?Did a Best-Selling Romantasy Novelist Steal Another Writer’s Story?The TraitorsRadio Times: The Traitors season 3 cast expose a big problem that needs fixingTFP: The Girlboss is Sleeping With The Intern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Wednesday! You know what that means – a brand new Everything in Conversation.This week on the podcast we're diving into the viral essay that incinerated the timelines just before Christmas. Yes, we're talking about The Cut's Lilly Jay essay.For anyone who doesn't know, last year stories of an alleged affair circulated around Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. The pair soon went official, and his ex-wife Lilly Jay gained attention as a result.The chat went all sorts of places, including why the media needs a villain in a possible cheating story, the scorned woman narrative, therapy, and our views on monogamy. Let us know what you thought of the essay and our conversation, and please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. It really helps us out <3-------The Cut: How Did My Divorce Make You FeelVanity Fair: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on Love, Defying Rumors, and Flying HighBonnier Books: Men Have Called Her Crazy Apple podcasts: Las CulturistasApple podcasts: Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year and welcome back to Everything is Content! We hope you’ve missed this as much as we have (e.g. extremely, enormously and a lot).In our first episode of 2025 we’re setting our intentions for the year to come- one of us wants to go up a big hill, one of us wants to get bendy and one of us wants a full rebrand. We also discuss our relationships to reinvention and ask: is it toxic to say no to rotting in bed? Next up: the agony of texting men. Is text-debt a real thing or are we over-reliant on texting as a replacement for in-person friendship and connection? Aaaaand finally we’re looking at the latest legal drama in Hollywood as the Lively vs. Baldoni vs. NYTimes cases pick up momentum. Why are we so quick to criticise famous women and can these witch hunts and PR smear campaigns finally end with us? As ever thank you for listening! Could you help us start 2025 off right by sharing us on your socials or in your most distinguished group chat? And if you’re feeling fancy, how about a 5 star review would? Remember to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @everythingiscontentpod- that’s where the discourse afterparty happens. Beth, Ruchira and Oenone xROTTEN TOMATOES - Nosferatu THE GUARDIAN - CarolTHE GUARDIAN - All Fours PARAMOUNT+ - Geordie ShoreWATERSTONES - So Thrilled For You SUBSTACK - Josh GondelmanTHE ATLANTIC - The Agony of Texting With Men NYTIMES - Inside a Hollywood Smear MachineTHE GUARDIAN - Why did so many people criticise Blake Lively? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PSA: This is EIC's last episode of 2024. We'll be back 8th January with our extra episode, and 10th with our main. Please take this time to go back through our back catalogue to reminisce over the good times should you wish! This week, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone run through the best books, TV and film from their year, so you're well-equipped for a week off work. You'll hear recommendations they've saved especially for now, with minimal repeats – their Christmas gift to you.Also, how well will you score on our EIC pop culture quiz? Did you revise all the viral moments from this year? We put you (and each other) to the test! And stick around to hear our best pop culture predictions for next year including celeb breakups, new Skims campaigns and many, many more prophecies. It's been an incredible year and we're so excited to waltz into 2025 with you. Thank you for your support along the way, and it would mean the world to us if you could follow us on IG/TikTok @everythingiscontentpod and give us a review on Apple or Spotify. Thank you so much <3 ------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the penultimate episode of Everything is Content for 2024! Sadly Beth was travelling this week, so Oenone and Ruchira lead this very special extra episode. This week, the girls are in conversation with *the Emma Appleton*. You might know her as the lead from Dolly Alderton’s BBC adaptation of her memoir, Everything I Know About Love, but she’s now leading Paramount’s new rom-com series The Road Trip, based on the book of the same name by bestselling author Beth O’Leary. The six part series starts with a wedding trip to Spain which takes an unexpected turn for Addie (played by Emma) and her sister Deb, when they're forced to share a campervan with Addie's ex Dylan, his friend Marcus, and a stranger Rodney.  Here at EIC headquarters we can confirm the series is a gorgeous look at relationships in your 20s, navigating life and what happens when it all goes wrong. The Road Trip will be available to stream on Paramount+ from 26th December 2024. You can follow Emma on instagram @emmajappleton.Please do let us know if there are any other guests you'd love to hear from, you can message us @everythingiscontentpod on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ho-ho-how is it less than two weeks to Christmas already?!On this most jolly Friday the 13th, join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone for a look at Sabrina Carpenter's Christmas special (now airing on Netflix). What were our fav bits and do we think SC could be ready to ascend to Mariah Carey levels of December Diva-hood? Also this week- a film about a harried mother who thinks she's turning into a dog. Adapted from the 2021 bestselling book of the same name, Nightbitch explores femininity, rage, marriage and parenting without a pack. We give our thoughts and share what the reviews are saying.Finally- one of the weirdest weeks online for a while. After the murder of a healthcare insurance CEO in New York, the internet is thirsting openly, unabashedly and without shame over his accused killer. Is this a symptom of the ongoing irony epidemic or are we just... missing the joke?Thank you as always for listening to Everything is Content. We'd loooove if you could share us with a mate, link us on your story or just tell a stranger about the pod at the bus stop. We want to keep making EIC for all eternity and this really helps us do that. Also, remember to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @everythingiscontentpod. See you over there! x---------NETFLIX - Black DovesPRIME - The Holdovers AMAZON - AcotarNETFLIX - Nonsense ChristmasNETFLIX - Christmas with YouPRIME - Your Christmas or Mine?THE GUARDIAN - Nightbitch reviewWATERSTONES - Nightbitch by Rachel YoderTHE GUARDIAN - Motherhood reviewKEN KLIPPENSTEIN - Exclusive: Luigi's Manifesto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Everything In Conversation day! The EIC newsroom has been flooded with allegations of cheating, pump and dumps and new celeb pregnancies. Listen to get your essential briefing on the world of pop culture. This week on extra episode, we tackled the allegations against MasterChef co-presenter Gregg Wallace. A BBC investigation unearthed 13 people's testimonies of sexual harassment from the presenter and across five different shows. Last week he responded saying allegations against him came from "a handful of middle-class women of a certain age". Thank you so much for messaging in with such insightful, interesting takes. Follow us on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod so you can be involved in all future discussions.See you Friday for the main ep!---------------MasterChef's Gregg Wallace steps aside after allegationsGregg Wallace: I spend two hours every Saturday by myself playing computer strategy gamesAutism to blame for my inappropriate actions, Gregg Wallace expected to tell inquiryRachel Johnson: the storm over Gregg Wallace shows we've all gone mad — I stand with himThe unfiltered world of Gregg Wallace’s Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy birthday to us! EIC is officially a year old! Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone as they briefly become Miranda Priestly for the week, delivering the highs and lows of the celeb-filled Fashion Awards. Did you see that Rita Ora wore custom Primark on the red carpet...? We've got lots to talk about there.Also this week, a woman proudly shared the news she had passed her PHD viva. Time to celebrate right? Wrong – a swarm of incel/loser men descended on her online like flies on a [redacted]. Let us tell you what exactly went down, and what we can learn from the truly unhinged altercation. And finally le freak, c'est chic! At least, according to our beloved Julia Fox. This week our fave diva shared her tips for embracing being an outsider, and learning to lean into the freak. (Julia if you see this come on the pod!)We've said it before and we'll say it until our last breath – thank you so much for listening to us. Could you share us with a friend as a birthday gift? Word of mouth helps us grow and in turn keep the podcast going. Remember to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @everythingiscontentpod. See you over there! x---------IMDB - Magnolia Jawbone by Mónica Ojeda NETFLIX - The DiplomatPRIME - My Old AssGQ - A London Fashion Scene Temperature Check GRAZIA - Rita Ora in Custom PrimarkMANCHESTER EVENING NEWS - Rita Ora's Primark line a 'flop'INDEPENDENT - Liam Gallagher thought A$AP Rocky was called Whatsapp Ricky X - Dr Ally Louks BBC SOUNDS - Dr Ally Louks NYTIMES - Julia Fox's Guide to Being a Freak WATERSTONES - Down The Drain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Wednesday and even happier Everything In Conversation day! The EIC newsroom is back open for business with the headlines you need to know. Hot new orca trends, disgraced TV hosts, Stormzy being a babe and more. Lock in!And then possibly one of our most expansive topics yet. Actress Florence Pugh has opened up about having her endometriosis diagnosis dismissed by a doctor and we want to know- what is happening with women's healthcare? Why do so many of us feel alone, in pain and under-informed when it comes to what is happening with our reproductive and gynaecological care? We share all of our thoughts and yours.Thank you a million for listening and for being so open with us about an enormously important issue. Follow us on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod so you can be involved in all future discussions.See you Friday for the main ep!-----------SHE MD - Florence Pugh on PCOS, Endometriosis, Egg FreezingTHE CUT - What if you hadn't frozen your eggs?THE GUARDIAN US - The invisible toll of life with PCOSPCOS Challenge GLAMOUR - I spent $17K freezing my eggs and I regret every pennyPENGUIN - The Panic Years by Nell Frizzell AMAZON - The Female Factor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is this feeling so sudden and new? Yes, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone saw Wicked and they're not afraid to report back. Welcome to a very special, very magical (and very juicy) Wicked episode. Listen to find out their review of the year's biggest blockbuster. There were lots of tears... from Cynthia and Ariana. How did the rollout for Wicked turn out so unhinged? Is this an example of theatre kid behaviour and unrestrained earnestness, or something darker? Also, could this set the new bar for what movie marketing looks like from now on? Say what you want but every minute of Wicked's BTS has gone viral. Thanks for listening to this week's episode. We especially adore those who tune in for our bonus eps, follow and rate us five stars. Is that you? Let us know on TikTok or Instagram as we'd love to virtually kiss you. ----------Logan Paul: Bad InfluencePandora Sykes' SubstackThe Most‘Holding Space’ for ‘Defying Gravity’: Viral ‘Wicked’ Journalist on Getting Recognized in Public, Selling Merch and What on Earth She MeantWe’re Holding Space for All the Very Best Wicked MemesWhat's Going On With The Wicked MovieThe Wicked Press Tour Was…a Lot. I Miss It AlreadyOzempic, eating disorders and the new era of commenting on people’s bodies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy humpday! As always our first order of business is catching you up on all the important pop culture headlines. Kim Kardashian has a robot, another musician joins OnlyFans and a famous couple flee America after the election.And then onto our main topic: Sabrina Carpenter's brand of sexy and whether it's as dangerous as some claim. We share both our thoughts and yours.As always, thank you for listening and for being the excellent other half of the conversation! Let us know your thoughts on our new weekly venture- what are you loving about our bonus eps? Anything you want us to do differently? Our Instagram DMs are open @everythingiscontentpod.See you Friday!-----------Your fave is selling a pedophilic fantasy by Jade Hurley Headlines:NME: Kate Nash defends her "Butts For Tour Buses" OF campaignCNN: Kim K interacts with Tesla BotCosmopolitan: Kim K reveals diamond belly button piercingPage Six: Anne Hathaway to star in VerityForbes: Ellen DeGeneres Flees U.S. For The U.K.ELLE: Yellowjackets Season 3 gets release dateUSA Today: Betty White honoured with new stampCoachella Lineup 2025BBC: Davina McCall home after brain surgeryDailymail: Skims x Dolce & GabbanaGrazia: Callum Turner Is Latest Louis Vuitton AmbassadorThe Guardian: Lord Prescott obituaryWSJ: Coca Cola AI Ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth, Ruchira and Oenone have been watching, listening and reading... as always. This week, they've all been binging the new historical drama, Say Nothing. The new nine part Disney Plus show is an adaptation of Patrick Redden Keefe’s bestselling book of the same name. The book came out in 2018, the series just dropped last week. It follows closely to the narrative of the book, which was about the Troubles, the IRA, the provisional IRA and a now notorious woman at the centre of it all, Dolours Price.Next up, in an interview with Eva Wiseman for the Observer, actor and director Rebecca Hall says she doesn’t regret working with Woody Allen - a statement which unsurprisingly inspired many a headline. Shockingly, this wasn't the only viral moment of the piece, as Hall also detailed her unconventional wedding to husband and fellow actor Morgan Spector.And lastly, would you want a Sexiest Woman of The Year Award? Or is the men's one already bad enough? In a piece for Grazia titled '‘Sexiest Man Alive’: Here’s Why Lusting Over Men Is Different To Lusting Over Women', the writer Nikki Peach argues that the world is not yet evolved enough for this to happen. Do you agree?Thank you so much for listening - Please make sure you're following us both here on your podcast app and on Instagram & TikTok @everythingiscontentpod and if you fancy leaving us a rating or review... we heard 5 stars is nice this time of year.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ally McBealBreedersSay Nothing I, DoloursLucy Mangan, Say Nothing ReviewVulture Say NothingRebecca Hall Observer InterviewRebecca Hall brutally mocked over wild wedding day remarksOn People Magazine’s Sudden Interest in Black People for their “Sexiest Man Alive” CoverThe confusing recent history of People’s Sexiest Man Alive‘Sexiest Man Alive’: Here’s Why Lusting Over Men Is Different To Lusting Over WomenPeople Went With Mass Appeal for Its ‘Sexiest Man’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the EIC news empire! First up: your bulletins. Why is the president in the forest? How's Channing T doing after his recent break-up? And Nicole Kidman said what? This week we caught up with you all about Twitter, Bluesky and the changing face of the internet. Are you clinging onto X, migrating to bluer pastures or giving up social media for good?As always, thank you so much for listening to us twice every single week. Let us know your thoughts on this new bonus episode- what are you loving? What would you like to hear more of? DMs are open round the clock on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod. And remember: butts not bots.-----------CBR - Danny DeVito at 80Sky News - 4 Year CruiseIrish Central - Paul Mescal to host SNLIndependent - Joe Biden appears to wander off into AmazonBBC - Beyoncé to star in NFL half-time on Xmas dayBBC - Baby red panda dies from firework stress Vogue - Molly Mae Rolling Stone - Timothée as Bob Dylan British GQ - Nicole Kidman still feels it allThe Cut - Channing Tatum Thirst-Trap StageSubstack - Garbage DaySubstack - ¡Hola Papi!The Standard - X's new terms of service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second time this week Beth, Ruchira and Oenone are in your ears talking all things pop culture.First we're discussing Skincare- a film that sounds like it has all the active ingredients for glowing success. Elizabeth Banks stars as an aesthetician & skincare mogul whose life starts to wrinkle after being targeted on & offline. 5 stars or total wet flannel?Next up we're examining the charm of middlebrow movies- e.g. the films that don't break the box office or re-invent cinema but are perfectly good nonetheless. Where did they go and can we have them back before the Marvel and Mattel takeover is complete?Finally we're scrolling down under as Australia proposes plans to kick all kids off social media. The news has been met with both praise and criticism- could it actually do some good or is it too little too late from governments who haven't thought things through?Thank you so much for listening! Please make sure you're following us both here on your podcast app and on Instagram & TikTok @everythingiscontentpod and if you fancy leaving us a rating or review... we heard 5 stars is nice this time of year.----------- The Guardian - Bird Mad About The Boy TrailerLouis Theroux x Barry KeoghanOlive Kitteridge by Elizabeth StroutVariety - Skincare reviewEverything Is Content - May/DecemberVox - "Middlebrow" doesn't mean badYouTube - Matt Damon x Hot Ones CNBC - Australia plans to ban under 16s from social media The Guardian - America's tech bros now strut their stuff in the corridors of power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EIC newsroom is back with your essential pop culture briefing. Find out which celeb announced her pregnancy this week, and which nepo baby has the internet's heart for simply being tall. Ruchira, Beth and Oenone ensure you're up-to-date with everything in the content world.This week you voted for us to dive into underconsumption core and de-influencing. Is it a trend, or is it here to stay? Let's work it out on the remix (extra episode). As ever, thank you so much for listening to us. We would love feedback on this new extra slice of content - what worked and what didn't? Message us on Instagram at @everythingiscontentpod-----------GQ: What is ‘de-influencing’?Screenshot: Is ‘ethical’ fashion brand House of Sunny really green?The Guardian: ‘It is OK to be content with your simple life’: is ‘underconsumption core’ the answer to too much shopping? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Friday (following the longest week of 2024).First up, artist and poet James Massiah has claimed that bestselling author Coco Mellors (Blue Sisters) brazenly based one of her characters on him. Beth, Ruchira and Oenone dig into the story and ask: just how much can artists borrow from real life, especially when inspiration comes from people around them? Also, would you sign up for an influencer academy? A New York Times feature dives into influencer Valeria Lipovetsky's new and exclusive scheme that promises to help budding influencers break into the industry. Is it a scam or a savvy business idea for everyone involved?And finally, a "global gender divide" is sweeping the world, as experts warn that more and more young men are voting right, as young women vote progressively. A political split is widening between the two everywhere from the UK, to South Korea and Tunisia. Are we f****d as a society? Thank you so much for listening to us. We love every single person who blasts us in their ears - especially those who follow us and gift us a 5* on their podcast app. ----------- https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760838/fundamentally-by-nussaibah-younis/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/movies/anora-review.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b0b7r2k6/mortimer-whitehouse-gone-fishing https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/04/london-poet-accuses-author-coco-mellors-of-basing-blue-sisters-character-on-himhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-personhttps://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/what-it-felt-like-when-cat-person-went-viralhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/style/influencer-creator-method-valeria-lipovetsky.html https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/exit-polls https://cawp.rutgers.edu/gender-gap-voting-choices-presidential-elections https://www.ft.com/content/29fd9b5c-2f35-41bf-9d4c-994db4e12998 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rumours were true. A second weekly Everything is Content episode is dropping starting right now, and here at HQ we are so excited.Firstly, welcome to the EIC newsroom. Oenone, Beth and Ruchira give you the week's biggest and best pop culture stories - everything from a new celeb lookalike contest, to the latest Hollywood breakup. Forget Sky or the BBC, we have you covered. Also introducing a new segment where we're in conversation with you. This week you voted on our Instagram for us to cover Lily Allen's recent moves on OnlyFans where she shares footpics. Lily claims it's a response to barely making money from her music, despite having huge listening figures. We respond to your thoughts and uncover how and why the music artists fail to see much of their commercial revenue. As ever, thank you so much for listening to us. We would love feedback on our first minisode - what worked and what didn't? Message us on Instagram at @everythingiscontentpod ------------------Margot Robbie welcomes first child - https://news.sky.com/story/margot-robbie-welcomes-first-child-reports-13247340Barry Keoghan on Louis Theroux - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HCks7fgsPQjWgyuPiT6li?si=r5BvO2S-QCuuORCTYeKB7Q Kemi Badenoch accused of giving "jobs to friends" in cabinet reshuffle - https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-announces-first-shadow-cabinet-appointments-8xtqspp9lKim Kardashian spotted in iconic Princess Diana pendant at Los Angeles gala - https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/kim-kardashian-princess-diana-necklace-b2640755.htmlChanning Tatum and Zoë Kravitz Break Up, Call Off Their Engagement - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a62755403/channing-tatum-zoe-kravitz-break-up-end-engagement/ Harry Styles lookalike contest - https://www.instagram.com/p/DB_0XX1IV9F/?igsh=MXhoZjE5N3V0Mmoxag== Jane Godley obituary - https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/nov/03/janey-godley-obituary Tom Brady shares cryptic message amid Gisele Bundchen's pregnancy - https://pagesix.com/2024/11/05/celebrity-news/tom-brady-shares-cryptic-message-amid-ex-gisele-bundchens-pregnancy/Lily Allen's Feet and the Broken Music Biz - https://www.drownedinsound.org/lily-allens-feet-and-spotify/ Megan Thee Stallion Settles Years-Long Legal Battle With Her Former Record Label - https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/megan-thee-stallion-1501-entertainment-legal-settlement-1235449002/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BOO - Beth, Ruchira and Oenone are back to scare you with some scarily-astute analysis of pop culture in time for Halloween week. First, just how much do they love horror as a genre? From memories of sleepovers and scary-movies, to the recent rise of artistic horrors with social commentary i.e. Jordan Peele's 'Get Out', they dive into their changing relationship to jump-scares and frightening films. Also, listen to hear their best horror recommendations across literature, TV and film.A new meme has the internet in a chokehold. 'Gay Halloween' has radically changed the dressing-up landscape, with people boasting about their pop culture knowledge by donning the most obscure referential costume they can, so only the chronically online understand it. Is it fun or is it pretentious? Finally, we can't forget the real world is full of horrifying things including recent stats that show a significant decline in birth rates. Should women bear the brunt of this societal issue? Whose responsibility is it that we're moving towards an ageing population?If you have anything you want to add to this week’s episode we would LOVE to hear it on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod. See you over there!GOODREADS - Motherthing PAN MACMILLAN - Our Wives Under The SeaVOX - HereditaryROGER EBERT - Rosemary’s BabyA24 - Midsommar NETFLIX - The Purge NY Times - Jordan PeeleTHE GUARDIAN - The HostTHE GUARDIAN - The Shards Know Your Meme - Gay HalloweenNY TIMES - Halloween Can Be the New ChristmasSKY NEWS - Fertility rates fall ADULTING - Motherhood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Podcast, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone discuss the devastating news that broke last week, that One Direction singer Liam Payne had died unexpectedly and tragically at the age of 31 in Argentina. We think most people have felt this is quite seismic, and wanted to look at how the coverage of this has seemed and felt so far, both in the papers and on social media. Is it time for there to be a reckoning with how we deal with celebrity death? You can skip to roughly 37 minutes if you want to skip this section.As a pop culture podcast we also had to cover this week's lighter stories, including the show of the moment we're all tuning in for, the BONKBUSTER that is Rivals. If you’re looking for a rollicking good romp in Rutshire, then look no further, Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel has been adapted into a TV series, now streaming on Disney plus.And lastly, Daniel Felsenthal wrote a piece for The Guardian titled ‘I’m 33 and my husband is 77 - this is why I only sleep with older men”, is the age-gap discourse ever going to be put to bed?Penguin - Love in Exile by Shon FayeThe Guardian - The Apprentice The Guardian- Slow HorsesDazed - Liam Payne and our grim cultural obsession with celebrity deathsNew Statesman - Liam Payne was a victim of the pop pin-up machine NBC - 1D fans condemn online harassment of Maya Henry Cheryl Cole Instagram Telegraph - Rivals Review The Guardian - Rivals ReviewThe Guardian - I'm 33 and my husband is 77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on pod, The Three Musketeers are back together. Beth, Ruchira and Oenone soldier through the battlefield of streaming services, why is it that Netflix loves to cancel shows in their infancy? We want to fight them! Kaos might not have reached number one on Netflix's charts, but it certainly has become beloved to everyone who has plunged their eyeballs into the reimagined Greek Mythology. The action centres around various prophecies, relationships and quests as Zeus tries to prevent the fall of his powerful family. It’s inventive, it’s sexy, it’s dramatic, it’s different. And now it’s done. Next up - how far are you willing to go for a good smile? A piece in the Guardian this week dives into the world of veneers, specifically why cosmetic dentistry is such a booming industry and what happens when the pursuit for perfect teeth goes horrifically wrong. It’s clear there’s a booming popularity in getting picture-perfect teeth, but would you go for veneers? Does it appeal to you?Lastly, after a 6 year hiatus, The iconic display of Angels is back -The Victoria’s Secret’s catwalk show took place for the first time since 2018 - we ask,  Is there a place for the Victoria’s Secret Show in 2024?English Teacher On Disney PlusBrian Jordan Alvarez XKaos On Netflix Jawbreakers Young patients want beautifully imperfect veneers. They’re getting pain, debt, and regret - The CutWhen veneers go very wrong: ‘I knew I’d made the biggest mistake of my life’ - The GuardianThe Victoria's Secret 2024 Runway Show Promised Inclusivity, So Where Was It? - Teen VogueWhy The Victoria’s Secret Runway Comeback Missed The Mark - Elle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the pod, Ruchira and Beth are taking The Substance! Taking it for a spin around the content playground, that is. We discuss whether Mubi’s latest film release is a feminist masterpiece, or just a mess of blood, guts and big fake boobs. Did we love it, hate it or rush out of the cinema retching before it was over? Listen to find out!Next up is the Kamala Harris x Call Her Daddy interview which saw the Vice President get stuck into women's issues with Gen Z podcasting powerhouse Alex Cooper. Genius masterstroke by a savvy Gen Z campaign team or potential PR disaster for everyone involved? Finally, we debate the age old internet question: should you be posting your partner on your social media or has Lana Del Rey done it right by keeping her relationship under wraps until she was halfway down the aisle? If you have anything you want to add to this week’s episode then we insist that you tell us immediately on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod. See you over there! -PENGUIN - Serious Money MUBI - The Substance SPOTIFY - Call Her DaddyDAZED DIGITAL - Lana Del Rey and the case for keeping your relationship private PAPER - Notes on Lana Del Rey's 'Trashy Diva' Wedding Dress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Sally Rooney week here at Everything is Content!Beth, Ruchira and Oenone dive into their pop culture recommendations from the week, before plunging into the biggest literary event of the year: Sally Rooney's new novel Intermezzo.So, how good is it? The girls answer that core question, and dissect just how compelling her male characters are. The chat is fairly spoiler free, but do skip onto the next segment around the 30 minute mark if you want to be extra cautious.Next-up, discourse around Rooney and her mostly thin characters was firing up the timeline even before Intermezzo dropped. Just how justified are these arguments against the alleged "great millennial writer" of our time? Finally, what can we learn from Rooney's astonishing success when it comes to publishing at large? Do other diverse writers get the same chances for global stardom?Want to keep the conversation going? You can message us on our socials. FYI it's one kiss to everyone who subscribes to the Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod! -ITV: JoanNETFLIX: Nobody Wants ThisVANITY FAIR: Lost Illusions: The Untold Story of the Hit Show’s Poisonous CultureGQ: Willem Dafoe hits his final form: the Miu Miu overlordSALLY ROONEY: IntermezzoVOGUE: Why Are All The Characters In Sally Rooney’s Novels So Thin?ELECTRIC LITERATURE: I Love Sally Rooney’s Novels, But They Aren’t Written For MeEMMA SPECTER: More PleaseTHE NEW YORK TIMES: Sally Rooney Thinks Career Growth is Overrated  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it’s our beloved Oenone’s turn to be ill- she was very missed but the show went on with Ruchira and Beth getting stuck into the debate about modern concert etiquette after a viral call out after a Chappell Roan gig. Are we forgetting how to behave at events or are times simply changing?Next up is Jamali Maddix’s documentary on so-called ‘passport bros’ who encourage young men to travel to South America to find better lives and better wives. A sinister male MLM in the making or just a passing fad- we discuss. And lastly The New York Times investigated a ‘Skinny Influencer’ after she was banned from TikTok for videos that some believe encourage disordered eating. Is this a move in the right direction or social media censorship? And why can't we escape the cult of thinness? This final conversation contains potentially triggering mention of eating disorders and diet culture, so please listen with care. Run-don’t-walk to our Instagram @everythingiscontentpod to let us know what you thought about today’s topics- our DMs and comments are wide open and waiting. THE GUARDIAN - The Ministry of Time NETFLIX - His Three DaughtersVARIETY - Bebe Rexha Hit by PhoneSKY NEWS - Pink stunned by fan’s mothers ashes THE GUARDIAN - Brixton Academy CrushBILLBOARD - Astroworld DISTRACTIFY - beabadoobee Stresses Importance of Concert EtiquetteU&DAVE - Jamali Maddix: Follow the LeaderTHE GUARDIAN - Hustlers INDIE MAG- Conspiracy Culture THE GUARDIAN - Follow the Leader NYTIMES - Who Is the ‘Skinny Influencer?’ WSJ - Liv Schmidt  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another very special bonus episode, join Beth and Oenone in conversation with the brilliant and bestselling author Dawn O'Porter.Her brand new novel Honeybee is out on the 26th of September and follows 22 year old best friends Renée and Flo as they navigate the adult world of love, work, partying and friendship in the early 2000s.We loved the book and had such a great time chatting with Dawn about love, grief, moral grey areas, fashion, finding yourself and more.Follow Dawn on Instagram @hotpatooties and get your copy of Honeybee here.If there's anyone else who you'd love to hear us chat to, then do let us know on Instagram @everythingiscontentpodFollow us:@beth_mccoll@ruchira_sharma@oenone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gorgeous babe Beth is ill this week, so Oenone and Ruchira steer the content ship into port. The pair dive into Netflix's new documentary starring funny-man Will Ferrell and his long-time bestie and collaborator, Harper Steele. The documentary makes for a tearful, moving examination of friendship, allyship, and what it means to be a trans woman in the US. Grab your tissues before watching! Next-up, Vogue dropped a new series starting with a day-in-the-life as actress, artist and it girl Jemima Kirke. At one point she writes that she's bought a kitten and is yet to deliver it to a friend. Why do we love knowing the unusual details of a celeb's life? And finally, a New Yorker piece takes a 360-view of a rising trend of people going 'no-contact' with their parents. Ruchira and Oenone discuss whether we can learn anything about how to navigate difficult family relationships from the piece, and if our views on family estrangement have changed after reading it.Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think!Have you subscribed? We personally love every single person who has!—In Vogue: The 90sEvery OutfitTHEM: Will & Harper Is a Daringly Honest Look at Trans Belonging in AmericaNPR: In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kidsTHE LANCET: Gender-related self-reported mental health inequalities in primary care in England: a cross-sectional analysis using the GP Patient SurveyNIH: Suicide and Suicidal Behavior among Transgender PersonsVOGUE: Inside Jemima Kirke’s Charmingly Unscripted LifeTHE NEW YORKER: Why So Many People Are Going “No Contact” with Their Parents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another very special bonus episode, join Beth and Oenone in conversation with the brilliant writer Bella Mackie. Bella Mackie is the bestselling author of both Jog On and the dark comedy How To Kill Your Family, which has recently been picked up for adaptation by Netflix. Her new novel What A Way To Go follows the death of very wealthy businessman Anthony Wistern at his own birthday party - what happened, why and who will be punished? We chat to her all about the book, terrible rich people, her writing process and our weird global fascination with true crime. Follow Bella on Instagram @mackie_bella and get your copy of What A Way To Go here! If there's anyone else who you'd love to hear us chat to, then do let us know on Instagram @everythingiscontentpodFollow us:@beth_mccoll@ruchira_sharma@oenone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Everything Is Content we’re kicking back and sticking the TV on. Is The Perfect Couple worth a binge or shall we just rewatch The White Lotus? Is ITV’s Bad Boyfriends classic reality chaos or an exploitative step back? And WHEN are they getting an HR department on Selling Sunset? We also chat about Dolly Alderton’s rules for life. What did we love and what would we add? Finally, we’re sharing bad date stories after Diane Abbott’s confession that Corbyn took her to a cemetery on a romantic outing. Follow us on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod!BLACKWELL’S - Mrs Dalloway NETFLIX - The Hours THE GUARDIAN- Colin from AccountsTHE GUARDIAN - LOSTBBC - Society of the Snow THE GUARDIAN - Yellowjackets DOLLY ALDERTON - My 58 rules for lifeTHE CUT - 194 Modern Etiquette Rules for Life after COVIDTHE GUARDIAN - 100 tiny changesGOODREADS - The Bell Jar ELIN HILDERBRAND - The Perfect Couple EMMA ROSENBLUM - Bad Summer PeopleCOSMOPOLITAN - Bad BoyfriendsPRESTIGE - Selling Sunset THE GUARDIAN - Diane Abbott on dating Jeremy CorbynDIANE ABBOTT - A Woman Like Me  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Everything Is Content we’re bidding farewell to Brat summer and saying hello to September. Does that back to school feeling ever go away? What kind of autumn are we aiming for? And when is too soon to see Christmas decorations in shops? We then head to the smoking area to discuss news of a possible ciggie ban in beer gardens. An attack on freedom or a necessary step to keep us all healthier? We discuss. And finally we’re talking all about friendship break-ups. Why do they happen and what can we do to keep our friendships alive through all of life’s changes?If you want to chat more about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode or have suggestions for future topics, please do give us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod!THE GUARDIAN- Past LivesITVX - Love Island USABBC NEWS - Brat summer officially over THE GUARDIAN - Keir Starmer does not rule out outdoor smoking ban proposalTHE CATERER - Pub owners believe outdoor smoking ban would risk closuresTHE CUT - Exactly Why Are Friendship Break-Ups So Brutal THE ATLANTIC - What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was At The Center Of Life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With August almost over, what better time to recap our respective hot girl- or not girl- summers? In this special deep dive episode we’re also talking about the impact of the cost of living crisis on romance. How are we meant to find the loves of our lives when a second round of drinks is out of budget? Plus, we discuss the recent rise in celibacy. If Julia Fox and Lenny Kravitz are doing it, maybe we should be doing it too? And finally we’re asking the important questions about dating apps. Are they terrible? Why are they terrible? And what can we do to stop them making *us* feel terrible? Our DMs and comments are always open for suggestions, opinions or relevant memes. EXPERIAN- Cost of Loving OENONE’S SUBSTACK- Please, don’t ask me who I amDAZED- Why are so many young people taking hallucinogens? ASBO MAGAZINE- Pxssy Palace, Queer RenaissanceTHE CUT- The women of South Korea’s 4B movementTHE INDEPENDENT - Julia Fox explains why she won’t give up her celibacy WTF PODCAST - Marc Maron x Andrew Garfield THE GUARDIAN- Lenny Kravitz THE GUARDIAN- The Orgasm Gap REDDIT- No fapWIKIPEDIA- Lesbian Feminism APPLE - Let’s Talk About … Dating POLYESTER - The Bumble Fumble BETH MCCOLL- Romanticise Your Life—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpodMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-MeenarArtwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are THOSE!? Oenone shares some troubling news about the return of heeled trainers... Once we spiritually recovered, we dived into Chappell Roan's frustration at "creepy" fans, to investigate what exactly do celebs owe us. Should we feel offended, or commend her for setting a boundary? We also speak about our favourite 30-something marketing hot-mess, Emily, who is still in Paris. Why do people hate her? And finally Beth wrote an opinion piece about moving out of London and in with her parents, and it pushed A LOT of people's buttons online. We debrief on why the conversation around living in London and renting is so charged.Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think! Have you subscribed? We would love it if you did!—COLIN WALSH: KalaKASUO ISHIGURO: The Remains of the Day  VOGUE: Spanx founder Sarah Blakely wants you to run in (sneaker) heelsINTERVIEW MAGAZINE: Charli XCX Tells Us What’s Really Going On Down ThereCHAPPELL ROANTHE GUARDIAN: Emily in Paris: this whirlwind of nonsense is basically a story told with dolls by a childINEWS: At 31, I’m moving in with my parents – I feel a failure but it’s the right choiceHOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Sydney Sweeney on Fame, Hollywood Fakery and the Pressure of Paying the Billshttps://www.arts-emergency.org/—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Everything Is Content, we’re dissecting yet another controversial essay from The Cut: is it normal to hate your pet after having a baby? Are magazines sacrificing integrity for clicks? We’re also talking about the rumoured BTS feud on It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Why is the internet taking sides and is there more to this than meets the eye? Plus, a nation mourns after Molly Mae and Tommy Fury’s break-up announcement on Wednesday. If you want to chat about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode - please do send us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod!https://www.waterstones.com/book/men-have-called-her-crazy/anna-marie-tendler/9781785122385https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honest-Woman-Memoir-Love-Work-ebook/dp/B0CL5FZGFN/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGecHq3oo/https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/aug/04/didi-review-bittersweet-asian-american-coming-of-age-drama-sean-wang-joan-chen-izaac-wang-taiwanese-american-californiahttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/reuben-kaye-live-and-intimidatinghttps://www.thecut.com/article/pets-dog-cat-having-a-baby.htmlhttps://www.thecut.com/article/age-gap-relationships-marriage-younger-women-older-man.htmlhttps://www.thecut.com/article/amazon-scam-call-ftc-arrest-warrants.htmlhttps://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.htmlhttps://metro.co.uk/2024/08/14/internet-tearing-blake-lively-apart-right-now-21419827/?ico=mosaic_taghttps://deadline.com/2024/08/it-ends-with-us-justin-baldoni-melissa-nathan-blake-lively-1236039853/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/ryan-reynolds-blake-lively-apologize-plantation-themed-wedding-n1235770xhttps://news.sky.com/story/molly-mae-hague-announces-split-from-tommy-fury-13196990 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She’s everywhere, she’s so Julia (LITERALLY!) Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone in conversation with the bestselling author Julia Armfield as we discuss her new novel Private Rites. Private Rites follows three sisters navigating queer love and faith at the end of the world. The book follows themes of grief, rituals, and legacy… we loved the book and we had loads to ask Julia about climate anxiety, queer horror and sisterhood. Is there someone who you really want to hear in converstaion? Let us know on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod - and we'll see what we can do! You can get your copy of Private Rites here - highly recommended by us here at Everything Is Content Towers!Explore Julia’s work at https://www.juliaarmfield.co.uk/ Follow Juila on Instagram @JuliaArmfield—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Everything Is Content, we thought it was about time to discuss the Netflix docu-series that everyone has been raving about for the last few weeks - America’s Sweethearts. Does the life of a cheerleader appeal to us - and does the documentary have a dark side? We also take a look at the return of smutty literature - why do we sometimes look down on the genre, and is it about time we read some? We also check in about how we’re feeling following the week of unrest in the UK. What role has social media played - and how can we look forward to positive solutions? If you want to chat about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode - give us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod! —PITCHFORK: Blackout https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/britney-spears-blackout/SUBSTACK: Meaghan Garveyhttps://scarycoolsadgoodbye.substack.com/ BBC IPLAYER: Eastenders https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006m86d/eastendersNETFLIX: America’s Sweetheartshttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81685878 TORTOISE MEDIA: Stoking hate: Elon Musk and Tommy Robinsonhttps://www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/08/06/stoking-hate-elon-musk-and-tommy-robinson/ HUCK: We protected our community from a far right mob, here's what happenedhttps://www.huckmag.com/article/we-protected-an-asylum-seeker-hotel-from-the-far-right-heres-what-happened-bristol THE GUARDIAN: My weeks of reading hornily https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/06/my-weeks-of-reading-hornily-steamy-book-sales-have-doubled-and-i-soon-found-out-why ALEXIS B OSBORN: Heat Clinichttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Heat-Clinic-Heatverse-Alexis-Osborne-ebook/dp/B0BX4ZT3PB —Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Olympics everyone! Despite knowing basically nothing about *actual* sport, we dive into some of our fave moments from the games so far. We also delve head first into the article that EVERYONE has been talking about this week - The Times piece about the influencer Ballerina Farm. Has this rightfully reignited the tradwife debate - or should we just leave her alone to raise her kids and milk her cows? We also want to know if you were at the open air screening of Mamma Mia that got cancelled in London last week - is recommendation culture ruining our experiences or is it just an effect of the economic crisis? Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think! Have you subscribed? We personally love every single person who has! —THE GUARDIAN: 'Main character energy': Kim Yeji, the pistol shooter taking over the internetTHE GUARDIAN: How ‘girl dad’ Flavor Flav became hype man for the US women’s water polo teamNEW YORK TIMES: The Hottest Item at the Olympics Is a Chocolate MuffinTIKTOK: Mamma Mia cancelled due to overcrowdingTHE GUARDIAN: London’s Columbia Road carol services cancelled over safety fearsVULTURE: The Decomposition of Rotten TomatoesTHE TIMES: Meet the queen of the ‘trad wives’ (and her eight children)THE CUT: Ballerina Farm Says She Couldn’t Love Her Life MoreTHE I: Women who bring their husbands to lunch with the girls should be arrested (immediately)—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wake up babe, new nonsense body insecurity just dropped! This week on Everything Is Content, we’re discussing the term ‘septum arms’ which was generated by the TikTok algorithm... what does this tell us about the speed of the trend cycle, and should we be concerned about the gen pop’s level of internet literacy? And, of course - we’re discussing the Kamala Harris x brat meme cycle… should we be pleased that politicians are trying to engage younger voters or is this distracting us from talking about actual policies? We also talk about Reem - Sheerluxe’s new ‘AI-enhanced’ team member… we have THOUGHTS. A lot of them. Give us a lil follow on Instagram or drop us a message if you have something you need to hear us chat about, or if you have opinions on anything you’ve heard us talk about today. Brat memes also welcomed. —PODCRUSHED: Ariana Grande (Apple link)PODCRUSHED: Ariana Grande (Spotify link)VOGUE: Daisy Edgar-Jones Has Entered The It-Girl ArenaPATRIC GAGNE: SociopathJON RONSON: The Psychopath TestLATE TO THE PARTY WITH GRACE CAMPBELL: Apple LinkLATE TO THE PARTY WITH GRACE CAMPBELL: Spotify LinkELLEN ATLANTA: Pixel FleshTHE GUARDIAN: ‘Kamala IS brat’ - Harris campaign goes lime-green to embrace the meme of the summerFORBES: ‘Septum Arms’ On TikTok - Behind The Meme That’s Baffled And Upset Users SHEERLUXE: Meet Our New AI-Enhanced Editor ReemRUTGER BREGMAN: Utopia For Realists —Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone in conversation with the brilliant journalist, podcaster and author Olivia Petter. Olivia’s debut novel Gold Rush is out now - it’s a story about consent, celebrity culture and trying to work out where women fit in a world that constantly devalues and disrespects their bodies... sounds right up our street, eh?!We all loved the book and in this conversation we get stuck into our burning questions for Olivia - but don’t worry, the conversation is spoiler-free if you haven’t finished the book yet. As a note of caution, this conversation does contain references to sexual violence and violence against women. We have had some illness in the team this week, so thank you for bearing with us. We think you're going to love this chat - and we’ll be back with the usual this time next week! Follow Olivia on Instagram @OliviaPetterGold Rush is out now - you can buy your copy here!__THE TIMES: ‘Blackout sex’ is rife. I should know, it happened to meBBC IPLAYER: I May Destroy YouKATE ELIZABETH RUSSELL: My Dark Vanessa ELIZABETH GILBERT: Big MagicTATE: Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a CrucifixionELIZABETH FLOCK: The Furies—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who wants some content?! Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone as we take a look at some of the most talked about pop culture stories of the week.We discuss TikTok diagnosing everybody with so-called "eyebrow blindness"… is there ever a good time to tell someone their make-up looks bad? We also discuss Katy Wix’s powerful yet divisive piece for the Observer about forgiving her childhood bully and a new lingerie campaign featuring international rugby players - is this 2016 girlboss feminism all over again, and why do we place so much importance on being beautiful above all else?Make sure you go back and listen to our two deep dives on beauty and ageing if you want to hear more about some of the topics we discuss in this episode! Who’s up for doing Julia Fox’s memoir Down The Drain as our next Everything Is Content Book Club? Let us know on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod#ContentIsBeautiful—DAVID NICHOLLS: You Are Here APPLE PODCASTS: Memory Lane with Kerry Godliman and Jen BristerSPOTIFY: Memory Lane with Kerry Godliman and Jen BristerJULIA FOX: Hey, that was meJULIA FOX: Down The Drain GRAZIA: What is eyebrow blindness? THE OBSERVER: Could you forgive your childhood bully? GLAMOUR: Do sportswomen really need to be ‘sexy’ to be taken seriously?—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a tender post-Glastonbury episode of Everything Is Content. See how long it takes you to guess which one of our trio spent the weekend on a farm in Somerset… we discuss if Glastonbury has become commercialised like its american cousin Coachella. Would we take up the offer of gifted glamping if we were offered it? We also discuss the cultural phenomenon of the nemesis, and discuss Charli and Lorde working things out on the remix. And we reflect on our hopes and fears for the new government.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok @everythingiscontentpod - we’d love to hear what topics you would like us to discuss on the podcast. And while you’re here, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you never miss an episode! —YORGOS LANTHIMOS: Kinds of Kindness VARIETY: Paul Mescal Bulked Up for ‘Gladiator 2’ but Didn’t Want to Become a Sex Symbol: I Never Wanted to Look ‘More Like an Underwear Model Than a Warrior’BBC IPLAYER: Dua Lipa at Glastonbury NOVARA MEDIA: Labour is Still Letting The Far Right Set The AgendaPITCHFORK: The Girl, so confusing version with LordeTHE ATLANTIC: Get Yourself A NemesisJACK ROOKE: If only Diana and Camilla…—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of Pride Month - this week on Everything Is Content, we’re doing a deep dive into a topic that is very close to our hearts -  bisexuality in pop culture. Who are our bi and queer icons from the world of showbiz? (and bizarrely, the animal kingdom…), what are the new frontiers for bi representation in the media? and what does the queer pop boom mean for us? If you’d like to hear us deep dive on a topic - send us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpodAnd while we have you - we’d like to remind our UK listeners to vote in the general election on Thursday 4th July. —ROLLING STONE: Billie Eilish Would Like to Reintroduce HerselfDAZED: Why were the SATC girls so weird about bisexuality? GLAAD: Representation of Bisexual+ Characters THEM: Reneé Rapp Is Rewriting the Rules of Lesbian Pop StardomTV SHOWS MENTIONED: Sex And The CityAlly McbealThe OCI Kissed A GirlBroad City Killing Eve Euphoria Coronation Street A Shot at Love with Tila TequilaToo Hot To HandleLove IslandAre You The One ARTISTS MENTIONED: Frank Ocean Miley CyrusBillie EilishRenne Rapp Muna Chappell Roan Jojo Siwa—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Everything Is Content - we dive into the It Girl of the moment - Nicola Coughlan. She’s the latest Skims girlie and we are so here for it! When’s it our turn, Kim?! We also take a dive into the world of street interviews. What happens when a voxpop goes viral, and are there moral implications we should consider? We also discuss Louise Thompson’s interview with her former Made In Chelsea co-star Jamie Laing, where she opens up about some of the traumas she has faced around motherhood and birth.Our conversation about Louise Thompson mentions birth loss, trauma and PTSD - so please tread carefully if you find any of those topics upsetting. —HANNAH BERVOETS: We Had To Remove This PostJACQUELINE HARPMAN: I Who Have Never Known MenNETFLIX: Perfect MatchOFF AIR WITH FI AND JANE: Miquita and Andi OliverSTIRRING IT UP: with Miquita and Andi OliverADULTING: The PodmotherMOYA LOTHIAN-MCLEAN: Are You Voting In The General Election?INSTAGRAM: Meet Cutes NYCTIKTOK: Guys I had no idea this was Baz LuhrmannTIKTOK: Selena Gomez, because of all she’s been throughNETFLIX: BridgertonGLAMOUR: Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan is Kim Kardashian's latest Skims girlieGOOD COMPANY: Louise ThompsonBBC IPLAYER: This Is Going To Hurt—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re everywhere, we’re so Julia! This week on Everything Is Content - we’re discussing what some critics are calling the pop album of the year - Brat. Charli XCX has given the 30-something girlies the green light to go out partying… will we take her up on the offer? Then we’re going to discuss the Channel 4 adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’ mega bestseller Queenie - does it meet up to our expectations? And lastly - we’ve taken the bait and we’re going to talk about the big argument on X this week - is it okay to be naked in front of your children? Get involved in the convo on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod! And remember, hot people remember to register to vote before 18th June! —TEEN VOGUE: Why Sabrina Carpenter & Chappell Roan’s Pop Stardom Feels So SatisfyingAMAZON PRIME: Mad Men THE OBSERVER: ‘I felt entirely alone’: comedian Grace Campbell on the aftermath of her abortionBBC IPLAYER: SuitsTIME: Drop Everything and Watch HBO’s Wild Subcultural Succession Doc Ren FairePITCHFORK: Charli XCX - Brat Album ReviewRAYE: Genesis in Selhulst​SABRINA CARPENTER: Please, Please, Please CHANNEL 4: QueenieCANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS: QueenieTHE GUARDIAN: Queenie Review NEW YORK TIMES: Queenie Review REFINERY29: Why Black Women Are Leaving Journalism —Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.