Don't Praise The Machine

The most intimate of filler injections, credit card fraud , Jake Paul crying at ice skating events and Snoop D-O-Double-G's minders getting physical with Dutch winter Olympic Royalty. How did this Blue Ribbon event turn into a low-brow meme-fest? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matcha's been absolutely everywhere for a while. How did we get here? What cultural, commercial and psychological forces sit behind matcha's runaway success? And what is the next matcha? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We watched 28 Years Later and noticed something strange: the "naked" zombies aren't actually naked. Turns out 80-90% of what you see on screen is completely fake. From White Lotus to Euphoria to Pam & Tommy, Hollywood actors are wearing carefully crafted prosthetics instead of the real thing.Why the sudden shift? We investigate the rise of intimacy coordinators, the on-set rules that changed everything, and the surprising industry behind Hollywood's most realistic fake body parts.Discover how one Australian lawyer-turned-intimacy coordinator revolutionized filmmaking, why major productions now budget thousands for prosthetics, and what directors like Danny Boyle look for when selecting the "perfect" prosthetic for their alpha zombies.It's a fascinating look at how modern Hollywood balances artistic vision, actor comfort, and legal protection—all while keeping audiences fooled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stare into the neon-green abyss of Kick.com, a gambling sanctuary where $100 million contracts and uncurated chaos have created the unhinged frontier of streaming. Let's cross this digital desert of high-octane antisocial behavior to see if culture is evolving or just making everything much, much worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember when movies had bangers? From Top Gun to Pulp Fiction, we unpack how soundtracks shaped pop culture—and why they vanished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a single millimeter change the course of your life? In this episode, Alexander and John descend into the obsessive world of "Looksmaxxing"—where the human face is no longer a part of the soul, but another thing to be "optimized" for the sexual market and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off 2026 by looking back exactly 30 years to 1996—the year Google was born, Dolly the sheep was cloned, and the Macarena consumed the world. From Tamagotchis and Nintendo 64 to the Spice Girls and Independence Day, we dissect how much has changed from that era of optimistic stability to today's urgent uncertainty. Join us for a journey through the cultural touchstones that shaped millennials and the strange path that brought us to 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the most wonderful time and that means the lads are sharing personal wins from the year, looking back at the most impactful episodes of 2025, checking in on the best Gen Z lingo of the last 12 months, and making some bold predictions for 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When and why did we start naming every little niche - and defining ourselves in terms of -cores, vibes and aesthetics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Australia's much anticipated social media ban for under-16s is about to start. What can we expect? Will it work? And if it does work, will that be a good thing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music is uniquely vulnerable to A.I. destruction. But why? And does anyone care? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many, Tom Green is a relic of boundary-pushing 90s comedy. But Tom's innovations in podcasting in the early noughties may prove to be his most lasting and underrated legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whoop whoop! Welcome to the Dark Carnival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the wildly popular Melbourne Cup, we look at Australia's bizarre obsession with gambling. Just how bad is it? And why has it taken hold? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a look into the podbrothers' home town. Radelaide, or Badelaide? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exploration of the depravity of IRL streaming. We examine the methods and motives of Kai Cenat, IShowSpeed, and others. Is it really that bad? Yes. Yes, it is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Irwin was beloved by millions. But not so much in his home country. Why? And have Australians finally learned to love the Crocodile Hunter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy fans around the world have been left shocked and incensed by so many of their heroes jumping at the chance to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Are they just being naive? Or could this actually do lasting damage to some of stand-up's biggest names? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

False predictions of the apocalypse are not new. But Rapture Tok has shown that TikTok can fuel mass hysteria like nothing else. Which is worrying; but undeniably funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A particular kind of reel is taking over social media: screaming, drooling, insanely overacting men with weird fictional narratives. What on earth is going on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jack Kay has taken the internet by storm as the "Ibiza Final Boss." We'll share the hidden ingredients that made his video the viral phenomenon that has shot him to overnight fame and potentially a fortune, if the Final Boss plays his Balearic cards right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hottest 100 Of Australian Songs Of All Time was packed with bangers, but some forgotten gems need their flowers. John and AL take you through the top ten on Triple J's list, and AL reveals his top ten votes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jojo Siwa is the queen of cringe. How did this happen? And who's profiting from her meltdown? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late-night TV is as old as television itself. Soon it will be gone. How did we get here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok has totally transformed DJing. Is it a good thing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the mysterious 'pizza effect'? And how has it shaped centuries of culture - from food, to music and religious holidays? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italian brainrot is here, and nothing will ever be the same. We go through what it means, where it comes from, and what it signals for the future of memes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, a seemingly average guy named Chris Smith proposed to his A.I. chatbot. Weird, yes. But in letting ChatGPT into our lives, have we all become more like Chris than we care to admit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Andre's been in hot water for his role in 'Jafaican' (2025). But that got us thinking: just who is Peter Andre? How did he rise from a humble Aussie boyhood to become a staple of the British tabloids? Is there more to him than washboard abs?

From overnight millionaires like Sophie Rain to established musical artists like Lily Allen and Kate Nash, OnlyFans offers eye-watering sums, often for minimal effort. But what's the real cost of this digital gold rush? We explore the societal shift around sex work, the normalization of adult content, and we help you explain to your mother what the "bop house" is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollywood's sequel obsession is real! Meet the Parents' surprising return, I Am Legend bringing back Will Smith (despite his death!), and Karate Kid's endless reboots. Why can't studios create new stories? They're even ignoring iconic character deaths for familiarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SMAS or Deep Plane? The cosmetic surgery game has changed. Here are your options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's behind the rise of online 'light language' practitioners? Who are they, what are they doing, and why is anyone into it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journey through the decaying landscapes of abandoned online worlds and meet the small, dedicated communities who remain, clinging to memory and connection in these virtual ghost towns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How come the Met Gala hasn't been cancelled? We punch up at the celebs and media outlets that keep Anna Wintour's carnival of excess alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Chocolate Rain to Kony2012, our beloved cultural phenomenon celebrates a major milestone. Feel old yet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Griefbots are more complicated than we thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaire Bezos's Blue Origin baddies boondoggle bombs badly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chiro ASMR will never die. We look at the cutting-edge crackmasters who've made a name for themselves, and the strange new subgenres vying for social media supremacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mentally mapping out urban spaces ("link ups"), plus aRachel Ray Gun update and the Baldwins let their masks slip on the red carpet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suddenly, Phil Collins has a legion of new fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The anatomy of a Disney disaster. Plus: Justin Bieber's trend-setting downfall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 Oscars is Hollywood's death rattle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode of TLC's 'The Baldwins' is masterclass in misdirection. But what's it all for? Plus: Meghan Markle's IP gaffe, and the Met Gala fiasco in the making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Von Markovik, aka 'Mystery': the last of a dying breed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.