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It's a beautiful day to be a human, bathing in the glorious sunshine of this week's heatwave. However, it's also a pretty good time to be Artificial Intelligence... or a bot.This week on the podcast we're kicking off a two part AI deep dive. Firstly, in this episode, we will talking about the recent author protests outside of Meta's London offices, asking whether AI can really make art, and looking at how AI is creeping into our everyday lives.It recently emerged that Meta, the tech conglomerate formerly known as Facebook Inc, which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads has scraped millions of books from the pirate data library Library Genesis- more commonly known as LibGen- to use to train its flagship AI model Llama 3.Last month, icon, illustrator and Studio Ghibli co-founder, Hayao Miyazaki, was being copied and mimicked thanks to thanks to OpenAI's latest version of its ChatGPT tool.. His water-colour, hand drawn illustrations truly are so loved across the world and bring so much beauty to those films. As creatives we perhaps have a particularly purist approach to the incorporation of AI into our work, not only from a moral and ethical standpoint, where so many people may soon be out of work, but also from a creative protectionist point of view, where the time and practise and skills needed to create valuable and adored art should be celebrated rather than replicated by machines; but what about in other industries? In education? In schools?Join us next week for part 2 where we will be diving into how the tech's increasingly seeping into our relationships and internal worlds.O,R.B xx‘Meta has stolen books': authors to protest in London against AI trained using ‘shadow library'The Unbelievable Scale of AI's Pirated-Books Problem Why I – and other bestselling authors – are protesting outside Meta todayBen Affleck explains why it's 'highly unlikely' AI will destroy film, claims it may even enhance the industryHayao Miyazaki's ‘disgusted' thoughts on AI resurface following Studio Ghibli trendChristie's AI art auction outpaces expectations, bringing in more than $728,000Does A.I. Really Encourage Cheating in Schools?Is AI Turning Me Into an Obsolete Machine?Sorry, Labour, but ChatGPT teachers are a lesson in how not to transform our schools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You spoke; we listened. Dining alone is more delicious than a Gü pudding, according to you.This week's Everything in Conversation is a dive into journalist, author and podcaster, Emma Gannon's gorgeous piece for The Guardian on the joy and stigma of dining alone. We also had the absolute pleasure to speak to the writer herself about this, her new novel A Table For One, and how she's built up her career.Thank you so much for your incredible takes on this as always. Could you consider gifting a friend this episode if you enjoyed it? It would mean the world to us and help us continue to keep making this podcast. (Is it cheeky to ask for a review too? x)See you on Friday for our main episode!

The sun is shining (emotionally and hopefully literally wherever you are), as it's time for another EIC episode!On Wednesday 16th of April The Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The ruling sparked a wave of horrendous transphobic discourse. We are appalled and wanted to unpick how this happened, and JK Rowling's role in this abhorrent outcome.Next, The New York Times published a piece on 'money dysmorphia'. Is it another BS term, or a real phenomenon for the over-spending, and money hoarding camps many of us fall into regardless of our finances?Finally, George Clooney has flexed that he and his illustrious wife Amal *never* fight. We dive into the debate around what a healthy relationship and conflict looks like.Thank you so much for listening and for everyone who's reviewed us. We read every single IG message and review! If you haven't already, we'd love if you could on your podcast player app

It's conversation day!This week, we're discussing All Fours by Miranda July, so just to flag, this episode will contain spoilers, so if you're planning on reading the book and don't want to know what happens, maybe bank this episode for a future listen.Despite a great critical reception, the novel has certainly been divisive among readers, and most definitely in our DMs.The novel follows a 45-year-old perimenopausal woman who, after having an extramarital affair during a road trip, has a sexual awakening. It covers themes that we often love to discuss on the podcast, such as relationships, motherhood, aging, mortality, desire, intimacy, identity and ultimately, the meaning of life.We hope you enjoy this special book club episode - please do slide into our dms with any other books you'd love us to feature + talk about.We'll see you on Friday for the main ep,O, R, B xWe will see you Friday :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Friday, happy Good Friday, happy Easter & happy Everything Is Content Day!This week on the podcast we're talking about Black Mirror season 7, The celestial sisters who went to space, & ask whether or not you can be too hot to work.Charlie Brooker's dystopian tech anthology Black Mirror is back for its seven series, and lots of the reviews have been really positive saying it's one of the most human series yet, and a return to its best form i.e. its first season. This one is star-studded, with Chris O'Dowd, Tracey Ellis Ross, Issa ray, Emma Corrin, Rashida Jones and Paul Giamatti to truly only name a few.Next up, in what sounds like an episode of Black Mirror but isn't... Katy Perry went to space… for eleven minutes. She was joined by Bezos's fiancée Lauren Sánchez and CBS presenter Gayle King, who was reported to have said a highlight of the flight was hearing Perry sing Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World'. We discuss.And finally, we are talking about t-shirts. Okay, not quite. We're talking about a debate which was sparked on X, in part, by pictures of two t-shirts. Here's what happened- on April 8th the writer Ashley Reese tweeted this as part of a wider conversation about women and work. She wrote: “1) women have always worked 2) it's incredible that women are able to be financially independent in ways that were not as common just a few generations ago and I'm not charmed by jokes—especially from other women—about how gainful employment is the worst thing to happen to women.”Is it that deep? Or is it just some silly t-shirts? Listen to find out!Ruchira has been loving Hacks season 4Beth has been loving Who Wants Normal, Frances RyanOenone has been loving Last Of Us Season 2, Broad City and What Did You Do Yesterday?Black Mirror's pessimism porn won't lead us to a better future - Louis AnslowKaty Perry In SpaceT-Shirt TweetCartoons Hate Her Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy hump day! Grab a brew, connect your headphones, and get ready to chat.This week we're heading (conversationally) to California to discuss weekend one of Coachella! We share all of our thoughts- and yours!- about whether America's biggest festival is still a vibe (if it ever was), how it stacks up against Glasto, whether the outfits were outfitting, what acts looked unmissable and what we think is wrong with the luxury festival market. Thank you so much to everyone who sent in their takes, we looooove being in conversation with you. We would also looooove if you'd leave us a glowing review and 5 star rating on this podcast player (and any others that spring to mind) and this helps others to find the podcast so that we can keep making it. See you Friday for our main episode!O, R, B x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a brand new EIC! Seth Rogen and his long-time collaborator Evan Goldberg have taken aim at the film industry – and no one is safe. A star-studded cameo line-up is the least interesting thing about The Studio, which is a testament to the brilliant writing of this hilarious satire. (TW; we mention sexual abuse from 23 mins in.) Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault. We explore the historic public image evolution he's undergone, and his rebrand to a conspiracist. Finally, we're being forced to check-out of the White Lotus and it doesn't feel good! Here's what we thought of Mike White's ambitious meditation on desire, demons and drama.In collaboration with Cue Podcasts.Ruchira has been loving Lucky Boy.Beth has been loving The Righteous Gemstones and Dying For Sex.Oenone has been loving Costa's pistachio cookie.The Studio review – Seth Rogen's Hollywood satire is fast, furious and beautifully fun'White Lotus' and the pain of desireThe off-the-grid adventures of Walton Goggins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wednesday, which can only mean one thing... we've got to have a chat!There always used to be a sort of joke about how when we're asleep it is the only time we're not conforming to patriarchal beauty standards, when we're free from being advertised to and commodified, only now the billion-dollar beauty and wellness industry has managed to infiltrate that, too.Women of the internet are sharing their 'morning shed' where they remove various layers of skin-care products and anti-ageing aids. We discuss what we make of this new trend, and hear from you at home, too!Thank you so much to everyone who sent in their thoughts, we love being in conversation with you. We would love it if you left a review and rating on your podcast player app, it helps others to find the podcast and us to keep making it :)Remember we will be back on Friday for the main episode - so we will see you then, enjoy! xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is Friday! And Friday is for content. In this week's big and beautiful main episode we kick off discussions with the Netflix game show Inside. Is watching already-rich people cosplay frugality for money really where we're at?Next up: why so many stories about the same couple, Daily Mail? We ask- when does celeb gossip cross the line into cruel harassment? Is there even a line at all?And lastly, what's all this about Hailey Bieber stalking her husband? An 18-minute “documentary” tried to expose her and we have THOUGHTS.Thanks so much for listening! While we have you, a rating and a review would be amazing for us so we can keep making EIC!In collaboration with Cue Podcasts------This week, Ruchira was loving Free Solo Beth was loving liking The Residence Oenone was loving Last One Laughing and The Vegetarian Netflix - Inside S2The Guardian - *** Inside review NYTIMES - Willing To Die For Mr Beast Amazon Prime - Beast GamesThe Guardian - Rebekah Vardy's bid to sell story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whoah – the number of messages in our inbox for this week's Everything In Conversation was huge. Turns out you all have lots of thoughts for.... our deep-dive into allegations Gen Z are killing the club, and forecasts nightclubs are set to become extinct as a result.Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts. It was such a pleasure to sift through them and wade into this topic with your help.Please consider giving us a review and following us on your podcast player. It ensures we can go on making EIC

The most blessed day of the week is here – EIC drop day.Bury your face in some classic online discourse with this week's furore around a few grainy pics of Margot Robbie on-set for Wuthering Heights. Perhaps less silly – the misogyny slop network funnelling you into alt-right content... Finally, we might be spending hours online a day, but are any of us Very Online anymore? Thank you so much for listening! If you could give us a rating on your podcast app, we would be SO grateful!In collaboration with Cue Podcasts------This week, Ruchira was loving Perfect DaysOenone was loving It's My PartyBeth was loving Parks and Recreation and The End of ChildrenWhy Fans Are So Mad About Emerald Fennell's Adaptation of Wuthering HeightsEmerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights adaptation looks terrible alreadyMargot Robbie Drifts Through The Moors In A Wedding Dress In The First On-Set Photos From Emerald Fennell's Wuthering HeightsHow Pop Culture Is Radicalizing YouThe age of being 'very online' is over. Here's why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wednesday- let's talk. This week we chatted with you about the now infamous and highly-memed morning routine of American fitness influencer Ashton Hall, which included multiple ice dunkings, healthy food prepared by female staff, some mid-air hovering and a lot of alone time. With over 2.93 million subscribers on YouTube and 4.7 million followers on TikTok (at time of recording), he's in the ears and eyes and minds of many modern men. What we want to know- and try to figure out- is if this is a new and healthier frontier of manliness or something more insidious How has something that would have been relentlessly mocked a decade ago now the epitome of high value and peak performance? As always we loved being in conversation with you! If you want to take part in future episodes, see behind the scenes clips or just have a chat with us in our DMs or comments, follow us on IG and TikTok @everythingincontentpod.See you Friday!O, R, B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congratulations – you've made it through the week. Your gift is a brand new EIC episode!Everyone has (rightly) been floored by Netflix's latest drama tackling misogyny, online bullying and radicalisation. Adolescence has been praised as 'flawless' TV. Is four episodes enough to explore such a rich issue? And are the right characters platformed in this story?Severance stans – you've waited long enough. We finally clocked in for our Severance shift, and dissected the much-loved Apple TV thriller, and its second series. Meanwhile, if things weren't dark enough in pop culture, IRL fatphobic TikTok filters have been gaining in popularity. But how did we get here... again? The blatant cruelty is galling.Thank you so much for listening! Please consider leaving us a review and rating, and following us wherever you're listening

Hello EIC-heads, happy Wednesday... let's chat!One two-word phrase has blown up on the internet in the past year - let them. Its creator, Mel Robbins, is a popular motivational speaker and self-help figure. In 2023, she posted a tiktok on the theory, which now has 20m views and an instagram post where she said 'I've just learnt about this thing called the ‘let them theory'. The Cut's review of the book makes a really good point for why ‘let them' resonates with our times - ‘One is that it's catchy and sounds easy to do. Another, more depressing hypothesis: Let Them Theory appeals to passive resignation, placing all real power outside our control. Let Them is easily adopted by people who want to do what they were already going to do while pretending their actions don't really matter, because change is impossible and we've already lost.'She's also been criticised for not crediting the poet Cassie B Phillips, whose poem Let Them went viral in 2022 - i.e. a year before Mel's viral post on it. Cassie has spoken out about the situation on a number of occasions, and believes she's been plagarised. She's even drawn parallels between the theory and her poem, which has lines like ‘let them lose you. You were never theirs' and ‘trying to control any outcome regarding their decision is a waste of time. Just let them be, and let them do it on their own.'So if you will let us, let's get into it ;) As always we'd love to hear your thoughts! Send us a dm, and don't forget to leave us a review on your podcast player app!'Let them': can this viral self-help mantra change your life? - The GuardianDoes Mel Robbins' 'The Let Them Theory' Work?: A ReviewChanté Joseph FOMO TikTokMel Robbins conceals the truth of her let them “discovery” - Andy MortCassie Phillips Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Everything Is Content day & Happy Friday!Ruchira is back from her holiday... We're SO back... but we're also so sorry to tell you that we're now old enough that Gen Z are romanticising the 2010s. After years of us Millennials being an absolute joke to them, they're now craving a life of Buzzfeed, hipster myspace and American Apparel disco pants. We ask what it is about Millennial culture that is so cringe, but also, somehow better than whatever is going on right now.Next up, women in male dominated fields! Beth found a really interesting article on the website Semafor by Max Tani called “Young conservative women build an alternative to the manosphere.” And in the piece Tani explores several key female right wing creators who are now building empires and audiences in a way that feels very new and separate to the existing right wing media, which has historically been very male-dominated, often headed by controversial middle aged men who focus on recruiting young men into the fold and tend to espouse really misogynistic views that aren't particularly appealing to women anywhere on the political spectrum. Was it only a matter of time before we got a femosphere?And lastly, our timelines have been absolutely ablaze this week after Natalee Barnett, founder of the women's only gym, The Girls Spot, went back on her 2021 statement that her gym would be inclusive of trans women. We share our thoughts!We hope you enjoy, as always please do rate, review and remember to follow on your podcast player app :)In Production Partnership with Cue PodcastsBeth's been loving, Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead, Letter LoopRuchira's been loving, Hacks, A Real PainOenone's been loving, I Found A Body, White Lotus Recap PodMillennial Redemption Arc Substack@romulusedits TikTokYoung conservative women build an alternative to the manosphereWhat's Going On With the Pretty Little Thing Rebrand?Influencer's U-turn on decision to set up trans-inclusive gym sparks massive backlash online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another highly requested Everything In Conversation! This time we're diving into the discourse surrounding actor Millie Bobby Brown, after she was highly criticised for 'looking old'. Are we right to scrutinise young stars and their aesthetic choices, or have we slipped back into 00s cultural shaming?Thank you to everyone to messaged in with thoughts for this. Remember you can also get your hands dirty in these pop culture debates just by following us on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod. Also PLEASE could you give us a glowing review? We're growing thanks to your help, and this is the primary way to make sure we can keep going as an indy podcast

Happy EIC Day to all who celebrate & all who don't! This week the show is sadly still sans Ruchira but don't worry- she will be back next Weds. Running wild yet again, Beth & Oenone trade TV, book & Swedish pop recommendations before chatting everything #Oscars. What films have we seen, what moments did we love, who was dressed to the nines & who failed to fully deliver on the red carpet(s)? Next up we deconstruct the themes of Anora- feminist masterpiece, stymied by the male gaze or a secret third thing?And to finish we're talking about 'flirting parties'- a fascinating new event as tested by Rachel Connolly for The Cut. Would we attend a flirting party & do we think society is losing its sexy bantering recipes?Follow us on IG & TT @everythingiscontentpod and flirt a little more in the reviews- 5 stars please ;) O, R, B xIn Production Partnership with Cue Podcasts------THE GUARDIAN - Rain Dogs by Daisy May CooperFABER - Universality by Natasha BrownCHANNEL 4 - MAFS ABBA VOYAGE ANGEL FOOD MAG - Romance Labor by Marla Cruz VULTURE - Introducing the strippers and stars of Sean Baker VANITY FAIR - Vanity Fair Oscar Party: All The Looks TELEGRAPH - "Anora is cringy and patronising"THE GUARDIAN - "Sean Baker's screwball Cinderella tale vaults him towards greatness NYTIMES - 'Anora' review: Her glass slipper is a Swarovski stiletto THE CUT - Does dating feel depressing? Throw a flirting party.THE LONDONER - Where are all the men? THE ATLANTIC - Americans Need To Party More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back and midweek episodes have never sounded so good! After two amazing author interviews, we're returning to your ears with our take on the Belle Gibson fake cancer story and its recent Netflix adaptation, Apple Cider Vinegar. We discuss what we thought of the series and ask whether certain digital wellness spaces nurture and encourage these kind of unscrupulous profiteers and how we can fight against dangerous health misinformation.Thank you so much to everyone who sent us their takes on this one- we love hearing from you! If you want to take part in any future conversations just follow us on IG @everythingiscontentpod and watch out for our stories.See you Friday!O, R, B xIn Production Partnership with Cue Podcasts NETFLIX – Apple Cider Vinegar BBC – Bad Influencer: The Great Insta Con Scribe - The Woman Who Fooled the World by Beau Donelly & Nick Toscano Sky News - Vegan Influencer dies of 'starvation' Rotten Tomatoes - Sick of Myself Apple Podcasts - Offline with Jon Favreau / Can Democracy Survive the Attention Wars? YouTube - Unmasking Belle Gibson / 60 Minutes Australia Scribe - The Doctor Who Fooled the World by Brian DeerLiverpool Echo - Mum of popular Liverpool musician slams alternative cancer clinic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Friday and even happier Everything Is Content day! This week the pod is missing our beloved Ruchira (on hols) but are determined to put on a good and- frankly chaotic- show until she's back in our arms.First up we talk about everyone's favourite luxury murder show White Lotus. Who are we loving, hating and hoping ends up dead by the end? Plus- is this latest series a familiar high-end hotel romp or a little too much of what we've seen before? Then we get firmly stuck into the latest Bridget Jones instalment. Which of us cried the most? Who got more drunk? What did we think of Mark Darcy's demise? Which hunk did we want her to end up with? And is Bridget Jones a feminist hero, a self-hating hack or a secret third option? Listen to find out!We hope you like (love) this episode just the way it is and if so… why not leave us a 5* rating and/or tell the world about us on social media? We're @everythingiscontenpod and you are wonderful for reading this far. See you next weds! O, R, B xThe Guardian - Am I Being Unreasonable Waterstones - So Thrilled For You by Holly BourneGoodreads - Fourth Wing Slate - The White Lotus Isn't Satire. It's a Slasher Movie. Manchester Evening News - Bridget Jones fans 'horrified' over 'appalling' scene Telegraph - Why I Hate Bridget Jones ----- In Production Partnership with Cue Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Hump Day EIC heads - we've got another author special for you!Our beloved Beth is ill, so she's resting up, but Ruchira & Oenone are holding the fort and they've got an amazing interview for you with debut novelist Dr Nussaibah Younis.Nussaibah is a peace-building practitioner and a globally recognised expert on contemporary Iraq, and even advised the Iraqi government on humanitarian issues. We are talking to her about her debut novel Fundamentally, a book we all adored FYI, and Stylist's debut book of the year, which is out now. 'A wickedly funny and audacious debut novel following an academic who flees from heartbreak and lands in Iraq with an insane job offer—only to be forced to do the work of confronting herself.'Follow Nussaibah on Instagram @nussaibahyounis and pick up your copy of Fundamentally here or in any good book shop! 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 Friday! Last week we dropped the first part of our EIC special on porn, looking at the creators and platforms taking over the industry. This week our (highly anticipated) second part looks at the people behind the screens: the consumers.First up, why is porn addiction such a divisive topic among academics? And does it even exist? We answer that question and look at the deeper issues contributing to widespread compulsive porn-use.Next, we look at the rise of non-consensual user-generated porn i.e. deepfakes and revenge porn, and the fact young people are accessing this content. Finally, ethical porn has promised to right the wrongs of an often exploitative, discriminatory industry. Just how true is this, and can porn ever ethically be consumed?In Production Partnership with Cue Podcasts-----------Psyche: If you think you've got a porn addiction, you probably haven'tBBC: Is 'porn addiction' a real thing?Children's Commissioner: ‘A lot of it is actually just abuse'- Young people and pornographyChannel 4: My Deepfake PornThe Guardian: Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape review Girlguiding: Girls face a crisis of confidence in an unequal world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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.