Podcast appearances and mentions of gordon d'mello

It's a special Tuesday edition of Real Chats this week, with Whatslively co-founder, Trishanth Chandrashasan! He joins us to have a very relevant chat about the state of live music across Oz, including:Why live music is so addictive + why it's the most positively geared experience in the world.Festivals & Gigs; how do they stack up in Australia, compared to the rest of the world?The issues Australia faces with live music like lineup diversity, scalping and abuse at gigs.Where to next for the industry - now that we have a small light at the end of the COVID tunnel.SHOW NOTES:Masterclass (Trishanth's What We're Vibing): https://www.masterclass.com/FOLLOW WHATSLIVELYWeb: http://www.whatslively.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/whatslively/IG: https://www.instagram.com/whatslively/Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatslivelySocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

This week we're chatting about two pretty unique topics so you're definitely in for a treat. On this week's episode, we spoke about: Do POC actors have a right to voice animated POC characters? We chat whitewashing in animation/tv cartoon series, after Ricky & Morty creator Dan Harmon was quizzed about it last week. It's an age old debate; does video game violence impact us in real life? We chat about that + the knock on effect it has on AI systems like Alexa and Siri.Show Notes‘Rick and Morty’ EPs Dan Harmon & Scott Marder On TV Animation’s Voiceover Whitewashing Controversy (Deadline) https://bit.ly/3cBxtf4You wouldn’t hit a dog, so why kill one in Minecraft? Why violence against virtual animals is an ethical issue (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/2S80AgM SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

After an unexpected break, we're back with a great ep that delves into the mystic. This week, we chatted about: Kanye West is back causing Twitter drama, saying that artists get ripped off by music labels. So we chat about music and why Yeezy actually has a point this time.A Reddit thread about dreams is going OFFFF. It mentioned how dreams can affect your mood for days and weeks. So we chat about how dreams can affect how we feel + act.Show Notes:What Does Kanye Actually Gain (or Lose) From Sharing His Record Contracts?) https://bit.ly/3iQ9OtJCan dreams affect your whole mood for a day? (Reddit) https://bit.ly/2RJ0egnDreamBankhttp://www.dreambank.net/The Dreamcatcherhttp://social-dynamics.net/dreamsSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

We've got a great Real Chats episode for you today as we speak with the Founder and Creative Director of Heaps Gay, Kat Dopper. It was a brilliantly real chat, covering the birth of Heaps Gay to the whirlwind 7 year journey to 2020. Even though we're in a pandemic, Kat's optimism is truly on the next level for what inclusiveness can look like after COVID. We spoke about:There's space for everyone - Kat reflects on the lack of space for queer communities which inspired Heaps Gay and how each event/activation she's been a part of serves a different purposeLearning to be adaptive when building communities - Kat mentions seeing Heaps Gay through the lockout laws and changing perspectives of the queer community, teaching her that adaptiveness is essential for a organisation Championing local and underrepresented artist - Kat shares the importance of giving artists in the queer community a platform to share their craft and making sure they get paidChange starts with an 'impact statement' - If you can articulate who your movement is for and why + how it'll make a difference, you already have everything you need. Show NotesClub Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa (Kat's What We're Vibing): https://open.spotify.com/album/3W04W2HfQ5kVeByxfjbu2CCult Status: How to Build a Business People Adore by Tim Duggan (Kat's What We're Vibing): https://www.booktopia.com.au/cult-status-tim-duggan/book/9781925700534.htmlConnect With Kat:Web: http://heapsgay.com.au/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heapsgayparties/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heapsgay/?hl=enWatch Heaps Gay Club Future Nostalgia Down Under 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AgpUTJ6tTkOur SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

After the controversial freedom rallies last week, and the big BLM rallies earlier this year - we chat about our right to protest, and if it's fair to do so during a pandemic.An article from the ABC says gardening is fabulous for your mental health - love that. So 6 months on from the initial lockdowns, we check in on our own mental health + share what's been working for us.Show NotesSelfish anti-lockdown protesters put lives at risk (The Age) https://bit.ly/3m6r4gvCosta Georgiadis on how gardening grows positivity and improves mental health (ABC) https://ab.co/3idAPqQSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

Welcome to the weekly episode! If you're new to all things Trends and Tings, prepare yourself, this week's episode goes deep. We chatted about: LeBron James led an NBA boycott after the shooting of Jacob Blake last week. But is it hypocritical for LeBron to be sponsored by Nike, known human rights violators - while also being pro-BLM? We chat human rights causes, and if it's all or none.Digital immortality is the latest Black Mirror reality, with a trial set to happen in the US. We chat about being able to speak with loved ones... after they've passed. Ethical? Disrespectful? Good? Bad? We give it a solid unpacking!!Show Notes:LeBron James emerges as potent political force (SMH) https://bit.ly/3hKLM2M‘Hey, Google! Let me talk to my departed father.’ (Washington Post) https://wapo.st/3hL4sPZSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

Hello friendddsss!! We have a bumper ep of Real Chats for you today, as we're joined by the dazzling Flex Mami! It was honestly a wild ride, and nothing was off limits as we spoke about self-development, astrology (and yes, a little bit of alien Tik Tok; it's legit). We also covered:Figuring out what really matters in your life, and how you can invest energy into those thingsDelving into astrology and personality typing to help communicate your traitsManifestation + how you can train your unconscious mind to work for youShow NotesAlien Tik Tok (Flex's What We're Vibing): https://www.tiktok.com/tag/alientok?lang=enConnect With Flex:Web: http://www.flexmami.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/flexmami/IG: https://www.instagram.com/flex.mami/?hl=enListen to Bobo & Flex: https://open.spotify.com/show/1s7eAUMUCE3klnBA0oZJzIListen to Whatever I Want: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P75s7GZlPYfSWi6VDiPHD?si=e8U4Ve1hSq2zi2zj4rCA6QBuy Reflex & other sick Flex gear: https://flexfactory.store/Our SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

We're delighted to have the always lovely Amila joins us on this week's episode. Our combined big brain energy chatted about:WAP is the song of the moment, so we chat about why it's important for female sexuality + if it's an equaliser for male songs of similar nature.With a tonne of fake COVID news online, and more hate speech than ever, we chat about whether people + companies should require a licence to use social media.Show NotesWAP: the summer smash hit that exposed the fear of sexually liberated black women (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3jdUxTnYou Should Need A Licence To Use Social Media (Huff Post) https://bit.ly/3j8bpdXSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

A brannnnd new media diversity report told us Australia SUCKS at diversity in the industry. So, what the heck do we do to encourage change?Uni students have been served another Liberal bullet, with failing students set to lose access to HECS. We chat about why it's a fkn awful potential policy.Show Notes:Why The HECS Removal For Failing Students Is A Massively Slack Move From The Libs (5Why) https://bit.ly/2YpJBtZ ~Whitewash on the box: how a lack of diversity on Australian television damages us all (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3h4ITJz ~SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

This week we're keeping away from all the COVID news to talk relationships - both professional and romantic. We spoke about:Mabior Chol was caught in the middle of some questionable AFL locker room “banter”. So we chat locker room culture, and if it’s a problem. We dive into the world of age gaps in relationships, after a story came out about a 61-year old woman dating a 27-year old man. Are age gaps a legit cause for concern? Or is there too much stigma around them?Show Notes:Richmond AFL players Nick Vlastuin and Jayden Short apologise to Mabior Chol for 'unacceptable behaviour' (ABC) https://ab.co/2XOvAFMJacqui and Temujin are in love, but face judgement and criticism for their age gap (ABC) https://ab.co/2XMAuTESocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

A little headups for this week's episode, we've been hit with some slight internet issues but we guarantee the chats are really good! This week, we chatted about: Two Queensland girls were named, shamed and embarrassed for breaching Covid rules. What's up with that? Why haven't others been treated the same? And why it it's a problem?Tik Tok is facing some serious pressure to be banned in Western countries like Oz. But is it a legit national security threat? Or just more political drama against China?Show NotesThe Hypocritical Reporting On The Identity Of The QLD Teens Is Racist (5Why) https://bit.ly/3gnmNSpAustralian intelligence agencies investigate Chinese-owned TikTok over security concerns (ABC) https://ab.co/3gshPUDSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

Things are starting to feel like Groundhog Day as COVID restrictions slowly creep back but luckily we've got some big chats on this ep to get you through them. This week, we chat about:Kanye West's latest breakdown is a stark reminder that we have a long way to go in terms of mental health. So how do we talk about it more?Ita Buttrose thinks millennial workers aren't resilient, and need 'hugs' **never ending eye roll**. Does she have a point, or is she just another confused Boomer?Show NotesKanye West And Will Smith’s Tears Are Not For Your Amusement (5Why) ~ https://bit.ly/3hGjXIj ~Yes Ita, younger workers might actually be less resilient. But all workers should be thanked (The Conversation) ~ https://bit.ly/3hHFWP4 ~SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

The delightful singer-songwriter Dani Young, joins us this week to chat all things music in Australia.We chat:Dani's start to music and a very unexpected turn down the Country music pathHow some early career wins helped shape the rest of her journey with musicStanding out from the crowd: How Dani sets herself apart from other musicians, especially since COVID-19 has everyone putting on a online concert Show Notes:Visit Dani's website: https://bit.ly/3hqLJssMoney Heist on Netflix (Dani's What We're Vibing): https://bit.ly/3jLr3NGSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

This week's episode is brought to you by our lacklustre internet connections but luckily the chats are real good. Join us as we chat:A new report has Aussies taking more drugs than ever. So is it time to start making some legal, or is it too dangerous?A $3,000 paid quarantine fee is now in force for travellers coming back via or to NSW. We talk about why the government is slacking on its citizens.Another week, another news-making house party. So we talk about how to be social during COVID, within restrictions, and without getting featured on 7News.Show Notes:More Australians back legalising cannabis and 57% support pill testing, national survey shows (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3jnwh1MThe stranded Australians who now have to pay thousands for hotel quarantine to come home (SBS) https://bit.ly/39fft8BPolice fine 60 revellers over Sydney house party, as Woolworths reports another COVID-19 case (ABC) https://ab.co/3eMRcblSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

The lovely Amila joins us as a guest host on this week's pod and it's a big ep!!We chat about cancel culture, and if it's good/bad (or even exists) - after the letter calling out the concept was signed by JK Rowling, Noam Chomsky & Margaret Atwood.Aussie rapper Tuka did an interview with triple j talking about alcoholism and role models. So we chat about Australia's relationship with alcohol + the role of role models in life.Show notesJ.K. Rowling, Margaret Atwood Among 150 Figures to Sign Letter Condemning Public Shaming (Variety) https://bit.ly/3eBrhmVMale role models and alcoholism: Thundamentals' Tuka on overcoming a tough upbringing (triple j) https://ab.co/2Wi6gXQSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

Strap yourself in, we're touching on a bit of everything in this week's episode. We spoke about:365 Days is dominating Netflix charts, yet glamourises abuse - what's up with that?Brands have pulled advertising from social media in a move against 'hate speech' - but do they actually give a fk?Kanye + Pauline Hanson have both been in the news, so we play a game of who said it?? If you can beat's Scott score, we'll be v impressed.Show Notes:Netflix’s 365 DNI Is Just Another Film Romanticising Abuse And It Needs To Go (5Why) https://bit.ly/3gxvsl2Reddit removes millions of pro-Trump posts. But advertisers, not values, rule the day (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/31QvCQ3SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

It's a jam-packed news week and we've picked the biggest stories to cover for you (you're welcome). On this week's episode, we chat: Between a White Lives Matter banner at a football game, and the Red Skins name change; if people don't get racism now - will they ever?On the back of more ABC cuts, we look at what it means for journalism and access to news across Australia.Coke have been in the news, so it made us think - what are the best soft drinks EVER?? And ofc we are ranking them - so bring ya pitchforks.Show Notes:Crybabies On The Internet Are Having A Sook Over Redskins And Chicos Changing Their Name (Junkee) https://bit.ly/2CMHfNvLatest $84 million cuts rip the heart out of the ABC, and our democracy (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/2NAGklESocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

Amazing young writer Soaliha Iqbal joins us on this episode to chat all things race, racism and growing up in Australia as a person of colour.We chat:Growing up in Sydney's west, and experiencing all types of stereotypingThe viral incident where she was told to remove her hijab at a Sydney barHow we can start to make actual progress on race in Australia, as the Black Lives Matter movement rolls onShow Notes:Eye Of The World by Robert Jordan (Soaliha's What We're Vibing): https://bit.ly/2BExIHGCheck out what Soaliha's writing: https://bit.ly/2YtHGosSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

We're back after a two week sabbatical and boy, we've got a big episode lined-up for ya! This we week chat about:Should we pull down statues of problematic explorers? Are we overreacting?Chris Lilley's TV shows, and why Australia has a problem with race in media & entertainment.We play Flex Mami's Reflex again! Chatting the first time we felt like an adult, our go-to lie for avoiding plans + living w/o orgasms or romance?Show Notes:Gladys Berejiklian flags tougher anti-vandalism laws as second Captain Cook statue defaced (SBS) https://bit.ly/2YZolKYRio Tinto silencing Traditional Owners in agreement making process (NIT) https://bit.ly/2Z2dCPIChris Lilley's Jonah is not from Tonga, I am. It's time to dismantle racist brownface stereotypes (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2Nlh3M0‘There are no more excuses’: six industry insiders on Australian TV's problem with race (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2NmtQxYSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh

25 episode in and we're bringing you the biggest episode yet! This week we chat:Race, Riots & Why BIPOC Are Offended - We look into ingrained, systematic racism, (including our own internal whitewashing) + why listening and empathy is so important right now.Jimmy Fallon, Sarah's Day & Cultural Appropriation - We chat about the impact of the cancel/call-out movement on race-related content by personalities, and where we should invest our time/energy.Optimistic Moments In Race Unrest - A look into some moments that we have felt motivated by globally, from signs of unity, to clap-backs and genuine content we feel is pushing the movement forward.Show Notes:Supporting the black lives matter movement (Frankie)https://bit.ly/3dt3Zjh400 deaths, zero convictions: Australia's national shame (Mamamia)https://bit.ly/2MpvxKiHow to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change (Medium / Barack Obama)https://bit.ly/302NmqOCall-out culture: how to get it right (and wrong) (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2U0JxhKYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh

We're slowly moving to a post covid-19 world which hopefully will give us more to talk about. This week, we chat about:Lana Del Rey's Confusing Insta Statements - We delve into the intent & impact of the singer's messages - particularly about race/bringing others down.Social Distancing Shows Are Coming - Car gigs, socially distant clubs and virtual gigs are on the way, but do we even want them?The Most Cooked Reality TV Shows Ranked - Labor Of Love is the newest, most fkd up reality tv show, so we rank some of the most insane reality shows on our cooked-o-metre.Show Notes:Lana Del Rey's swipes at her peers of colour undermine her feminist argument (The Guardian): https://bit.ly/2XytzwCSydney is getting a drive-in concert with more to come (The Brag): https://bit.ly/3grgM7RYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.about:

Friend of the show, Amila Hungy Rasangi Perera, returns for a deep dive ep into all things ethical non-monogamy and modern day dating. We chat:'Polyamorous' and other cliche jargon.Her experience with ethical non-monogamyWhat it was like dating again after a 9-year monogamous relationship.It's really a must listen, and we promise it'll give you such a good insight into a fascinating topic.You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

Things get a lil' political this week but not your uncle at Christmas time political so join us as we chat: Peter Dutton's ASIO Changes Are Fkd - The Foreign Affairs Minister has announced changes to ASIO's security measures, and they'll actually scare you.What Would We Change Once COVID Is Over? - Labor Leader Anthony Albanese announced suggestions for life after COVID. But what would we change ourselves?We Pick Our Dream Aussie Music Festival Lineup - With Falls announcing an all-Aussie festival lineup, we decided to pick our own 10-artist bill and we want you to pick the best one!Show Notes:Legal bodies concerned by Peter Dutton bill allowing Australian spies to question 14-year-olds (SBS): https://bit.ly/2WHnGOrAlbanese calls for economic overhaul (SMH): https://bit.ly/2ThYQCyYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

We're looking at the good and bad of online behaviour this week. In particular:Clementine Ford Calls Out A Young Boy - The writer took to Instagram to name and shame a minor after a series of vitriolic messages. Was she in the right, and how do we feel about calling out people in general?Dads Provide Lockdown Laughs - During iso, dads have been all over social media and giving us plenty of humour (if also even worse dad jokes). So how can we inject some humour into our own socials?One Thing We've Really Wanted To Do - We're back with Flex Mami's card game, chatting about one thing we really want to do + what's holding us back from doing it.Show Notes:Feminist writer Clementine Ford divides opinion after posting the name and photo of a 14-year-old boy (Daily Mail): http://dailym.ai/3ciNBBcDads’ time to shine online: how laughter can connect and heal (The Conversation): https://bit.ly/3fCtP5RYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

Breaking news! We have been downgraded from creatives to just plain old lads. BUT, we still have some great discussions on this week's episode. We cover: Obama's Team Watched Gillard Smackdown To Deal With Abbott - A member of Obama's team spills that the whole team loved watching the epic parliament video, so what are our vices for dealing with shitty mates and scenarios?Daniel Johns, Sunday Tele & Apologies - News Corp had to handout an apology for a fabricated story, but do apologies have an expiry date?3 Things We Can't Wait To Have Back - We have a COVID light at the end of the tunnel, so we both pick the three things we can't wait to have back in our lives!Show Notes:Obama White House watched Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech ‘a lot’ (Women's Agenda): https://bit.ly/3c31bIUThe Sunday Telegraph Issues Apology To Daniel Johns For Brothel Story (Music Feeds): https://bit.ly/3fm50LsYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

We've done it, we've cracked 20 episodes!Celebrate with us on this week's episode as we chat:MasterChef's gold star for representation - A new set of judges and returning contestants brings new life to the long-running show and much-needed representation.Celebs beating COVID dread with positivity - We look at some of the celebrities using their platforms to spread joy during these challenging times.We flex ReFlex - We try out a new game that has us wonder if aliens and the paranormal exist... surprisingly we keep our sanity.Show Notes:People Are Praising Last Night's Diverse 'MasterChef' Mystery Box For Its Asian Representation (Junkee): https://bit.ly/2xUKyAsParks & Rec Is Doing A No-Shit Reunion Special And It's Airing Literally Next Week (Pedestrian): https://bit.ly/2VGDmkaYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

We're back with our usual format this week, and it's JUICY. We chat all things:Ellen DeGeneres Tea - She's become a villain of sorts for not being the loveable personality we thought she was - are we the same at times? COVID Tracking App - Scomo wants you to download an app to track your movements to help limit COVID spread - but would you get it?God Tier Snacks - We run through some of our go-to iso snacks; and honestly there are some surprise picks in here so pls don't h8.⚡ We'd luuurrvv it if you could rate us 5 sneaky stars on Apple Podcasts & tag us on Insta when you're listening!Show Notes:How did Ellen become one of the biggest villains of 2020? (The Guardian): https://bit.ly/2KibTieThe coronavirus contact tracing app won’t log your location, but it will reveal who you hang out with (The Conversation): https://bit.ly/2XPzwa1You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

The T&T content train continues to chug along during Easter, and we have a special episode for you!It's the official launch of our new segment; Real Chats. Basically these episodes will see us explore a (hopefully interesting) conversation topic with a very special guest.On this episode, business wiz, Claire Radbourne joins us to talk all things launching a side hustle while still working full time. In a period where a lot is being said about productivity; Claire's been super busy of late.She works full time, and has also recently launched her side hustle (and is in an incubator). It was great chatting to Claire, we we hope you enjoy! (We'd love to hear what you think in the comments).Show Notes:Live Color Studios; now known as Home/Bred (Claire'z Mad Ting): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sXJzZxTGfYArmchair Expert Podcast by Dax Shepherd (Claire's What We're Vibing): https://open.spotify.com/show/6kAsbP8pxwaU2kPibKTuHE?si=yWssRAqMQBqiupeFpd1ZNw Check out what Claire's doing with TheXword: https://bit.ly/2RtduWHYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

Another week, and isolation feels (like 1%) more normal. As we adapt to it all, this week we chat:JK Rowling Slams Productivity Gurus - She said we shouldn't feel pressured into being productive at home, but is she right? Homelessness Concerns - It's been a silent issue amidst the coronavirus outbreak, so we look at some recent numbers to see how bad it's become. Best Board/Home Game Ever - We've put the 16 best board and at-home games to the test to crown an irrefutable winner; we might have some enemies...Show Notes:JK Rowling condemns ‘life coaches’ pressuring people to be productive during lockdown (Independent): https://bit.ly/34fvdWFThe coronavirus threat among the homeless is a 'ticking time-bomb' for Australia (ABC): https://ab.co/2JJc4TzYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

It's a corona-era of sorts now, so it's a (somewhat) candid ep today as we reflect on the challenges we all face right now, including:Coping With Change - How we've been feeling, adjusting to our new 'lives', and how we've been dealing with change.Killing Eve & Relationships - BBC's crime-rom-com release has been brought forward - so we chat about the (amazing) show & how lockdowns affect relationships.Let Me Be Clear Challenge - Considering there are all these challenges going around, we've turned ScoMo's fave saying into a sneaky game of our own.Show notes from today's ep:Cities after coronavirus: how Covid-19 could radically alter urban life (The Guardian): https://bit.ly/2wN9cSSKilling Eve: twisting the spy genre with comedy, tragedy and strong women (The Conversation): https://bit.ly/3bE9Oc2You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

We thought last week was a hectic time for the coronavirus outbreak.. yeah we were wrong. BUT, we've jumped on a Zoom (we're both isolating) to bring you a pod amidst all these crazy timesThis week, we chat all things social distancing and the huge impact on individuals and businesses when people don't do it.We look at Gal Gadot's "Imagine" video and look past it's cringy nature to find a little good in it.Finally, you've got cabin fever we've got cabin fever so let's chat about ways we can keep our sanity. Show notes from today's ep: The toughest decision I ever made': Qantas boss defends laying off 20,000 workers (9 News): https://bit.ly/2QBKOKM, Gal Gadot Teams Up With Amy Adams, Mark Ruffalo, Zoë Kravitz, and More to Sing "Imagine" (Pop Sugar): https://bit.ly/2J5fqQCYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

We've got what the doctor orders, a good dose of quality content!This week we explore COVID-19, the illness that a real threat to us all. We delve into Billie Eilish's powerful callout of all the body shamers and the Hottest 100 of the decade just rolled past but we did not expect just a mix-match of tunes.Show notes from today's ep: Aussie Psychologist says Coronavirus can impact mental health (5Why): https://bit.ly/2WgK3dz, Billie Eilish tackles body shaming (The Brag): https://bit.ly/2U9ElHLYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

Rejoice! Scotty has returned after his unexpected sabbatical.This week we take a close look at the media landscape. The Australian Associated Press (AAP) announced they'll close this June after serving as a key player of Australian journalism for 85 years. This begs the question, will we see more of this happening as people opt for lighter, trashier content? The Project delivered a rare trainwreck interview with The Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger. Surely someone on the team could of done their homework to avoid a cringeworthy interview segment. And over the weekend, International Women's Day was celebrated around the world so we wanted to share our thoughts on the powerful women close to our hearts.Show notes from today's ep: The AAP debunking a Coronavirus myth (AAP): https://bit.ly/2Q0DKH9, Nicole Scherzinger on The Project (Pedestrian): https://bit.ly/2VXb9GlYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

Amila returns for back-to-back weeks, joining Gordon again (Scott's back next week dw friends) to chat Mardi Gras weekend!We do indeed look at the weekend that was, and whether Mardi Gras has become too commercial. With over-sold events, and so many corporate brands - is it a fair representation of the LGBTQI community?Aussie muso Dan Sultan was recently charged with indecent assault, and we're crestfallen. So we talk about the challenges faced when someone who you thought was amazing, isn't as great as you imagined.And honestly, this coronavirus stuff is getting exhausting. But with supermarkets getting cleared out - we chat the inevitable zombie apocalypse and what essentials you just absolutely need in your doomsday kit.Show notes from today's ep: Outrage as businesses accused of 'exploiting' Sydney's Mardi Gras (SBS): http://bit.ly/IsMardiGrasTooCommercial, Dan Sultan assault charge (Guardian): http://bit.ly/DanSultanAssaultYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

The lovely Amila returns to the mic today! Scott is away, but she joins Gordon to delve into a few meaty topics.We look at the sad, yet inspiring situation with indigenous 9-year-old Quaden Bayles. His GoFundMe is sitting at nearly $800,000 - but should the funds be spread out across multiple bullying victims and charities?Old m8 (m8 is generous tbh) Harvey Weinstein was finally convicted in court, in a big win for the #MeToo movement. So with a sentencing incoming, we're wondering how much power do collective voices have these days?And finally, Splendour's BIG 20th Anniversary lineup was released last week, but just how 'big' was it? We chat the lineup, nostalgia acts, the lack of female headliners + whether it's worth going.Show notes from today's ep:Quaden Bayles: How GoFundMe money will be spent: http://bit.ly/2T0fSFtThe Weinstein verdict is a huge win for #MeToo – but what's next?: http://bit.ly/2PqayZHYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup>> http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram >> http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

Ep #11 is here and it's a biggie.This week, we chat about Natalie Portman's choice of activism at the Oscars and why she attracted some choice criticism. We look at the circumstances around the passing of Caroline Flack, dive into social media regulation and the ugly side of cancel culture. We've got the thing that no-one asked for... a new Batman. With Robert Pattinson as the new caped crusader, we ask ourselves, have we had enough of the superhero movies. Show notes from today's ep:Rose McGowan criticises Natalie Portman's Oscars Dress: https://bit.ly/37zRIWzCaroline Flack's death shows us cancel culture needs to stop: https://bit.ly/323PaysYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

We're in double digit territory with episode #10.This week, we chat about the AFL's response to criticism of the AFLW and why haters just need to jog on. We look at Aussie Drill group OneFour and their downhill spiral after what was a huge 2019 for them. Are they 100% at fault or are they victims of a system that want to censor their craft?And it's time to rejoice! Brooklyn Nine-Nine is back for it's seventh season - a milestone not many sitcoms get. So we tee up our favourite sitcoms of all time and not surprisingly, there isn't much overlap. Show notes from today's ep:AFLW Season Kicks Off, So Of Course Some Fragile Men Are Upset About Ithttps://bit.ly/2tObqQuOneFour Release New Track "Welcome To Prison": https://ab.co/2UHfA7IYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

In today's ep, the Coronavirus is absolutely everywhere in the news. But why are we so worried about something that has less of a chance of killing us than the flu?We also chat about Kobe Bryant's tragic passing, his sexual assault case and what his legacy will be now that he's gone.And we have two HUUUGE festivals on our doorsteps; Groovin The Moo & Splendour. So naturally we're speculating about who's going to be on the 2020 lineup!Show notes from today's ep:Why the Coronavirus causes panic: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/wuhan-coronavirus-unnecessary-panic-experts-say-2020-1We can only celebrate Kobe by being honest: https://time.com/5773151/kobe-bryant-rape-case-complicated-legacy/ Splendour 2020 rumours: https://www.5why.com.au/splendour-in-the-grass-rumours/You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

We're a month down in 2020 (scary we know), and we've got a juicy one for you today.In this episode, we're looking at a recent incident regarding dating coaches in Sydney - and we wonder if pick up 'artists' still need to be a thing. We also have a peak over at the Australian Open, and all things Margaret Court. She's got some interesting personal views, and we're asking if it's possible to be friends with people who you strongly disagree with. We also have the results of our Hottest 100 wager - who'll be getting exposed on our socials? You'll have to listen to find out!You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

This week we're all about entertainment!In this episode, we ask why the heck are so many people obsessed with Netflix’s creepy crime romance ‘You'? James Bond’s Producer says the iconic character can be any colour - but not female, so what’s up with that? And we have the hottest 100 this weekend, so of course we’re dropping a sneaky wager to make things interesting.You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

We're back!! And we're officially a multi-decade running podcast! HA. Of course the bushfires have ravaged Australia over the past few weeks and months, but today we're wondering if celebrities and businesses are expected to donate? And perhaps more intriguingly, should they have to publicise their donations?Meghan Markle and her husband also made somewhat of a shock announcement, stepping down as senior members of the Royal Family. So we're wondering why Meghan has been the brunt of so much criticism, and honestly why people are still so invested in the monarchy.We wrap things up by chatting all things New Year's Resolutions. Ah yes, the promises and goals we love to hate. But are they worthwhile? Are the effective? And what are our own goals for this oh-so-marketable year that is 2020?You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8If you'd like to donate to the wider bushfire appeal, please visit one of the below links:>> Celeste Barber x RFS: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1010958179269977/10157671223743418>> WIRES: https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund>> Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate>> Vinnies: https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-bushfire-appeal-nswTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

It's our last episode of the year! So to celebrate, we both name our big Mad Ting of the year on a personal note. We also look back on all the big political news of 2019, and we're wondering if being in our own political bubble is ultimately a bad thing?We also look at one of the biggest, and most controversial sagas of the year; the Israel Folau debate. Who was in the wrong? Is free speech really a thing these days? And what should the consequences be amidst all the fallout?Of course, we couldn't finish on a sour note though, so we wrap up the ep by picking our best three albums of the decade! Yep, that's 2010 to 2019 and it's an impossible choice, but we gave it a crack (with some BIG bolters in there!).PS. We hope you enjoy and a big thank you all for listening in 2019! Check our Instagram @trendsandtings, where we'll be uploading a Spotify Playlist with all our recommended tunes of the year this week!Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

It's almost the end of 2019 and racism is still alive and kicking. So is meme culture and the ability of people to turn an ugly racist flag-pulling incident into an iconic hashtag: #ItsTooStrongForYouKaren. Love the response, hate what brought us here.Today's full Fast 5 agenda also includes:#1 Billie Eilish has topped Triple J's 2019 Album poll, but what does that mean for the Hottest 100 (which opened votes today)?#2 A racist couple tried to pull down an Indigenous artist's flag, and the public outrage has been crazy - sparking trends #ItsTooStrongForYouKaren and #ShadesOfDeadly across the socials. We are HERE for it.#3 Festival-goers are outraged that the Lost Paradise Music Festival announced it will be cancelled due to the threat of bushfires in surrounding regions, but is that fair?#4 We're in absolute disbelief over some of the amendments that ScoMo and his government have made to a Religious Freedom [read: discrimination] Bill, let's try to wrap our head around it all.#5 Matt Agnew posted about a meteor shower and some fans reckon it's a cryptic love letter to Abbie - but we think it's time to let it go.This week's episode is hosted by Gordon D'Mello and Georgina Noack, and was produced by Georgina Noack. Make sure you go and follow us @5whyau on Instagram to get your daily Fast 5 in story mode, and visit us on site @ 5Why.com.au. While you're here, hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, or the follow button on Spotify. We'd lurrrv it if you could chuck us a cheeky review / rating if you absolutely didn't hate this ep with a vengeance.Fast 5 is a production by 5Why (5Why Media).

The wonderful Amila Perera steps in as guest host this week for Scott, and boy everyone's (perhaps previously) favourite, Justin Timberlake has been in a whole pool full of water recently. It's after the music star - and married man - was spotted holding hands with a co-star on the set of his new film. So we're asking what exactly are the rules of intimacy? And are we right to judge?There's also some sad news out of the otherwise overly popular Disney remake, Aladdin. Mena Massoud, who played the title character, says he hasn't been able to get an audition post Aladdin - despite the film making over 1 billion at the box office. So we're wondering if success perception is a thing, and what exactly success looks like to different people.Spotify Wrapped's have also been flooding our socials, so we decided to have a old fashioned shoot out - where we guess each other's most played artists of 2019. With a very, potentially, consequential outcome for the loser.Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh (thanks to Amila for filling as guest host this week!).

A report has been leaked revealing that the NSW Police have known for at least a year that strip search laws are being applied not only inconsistently, but also incorrectly. But is this a case of negligence or full-on ignorance?Today's full Fast 5 agenda also includes:#1 Is it better for NSW Police to know the strip search laws and break them anyway, or to have no idea? #2 Justin Timberlake's in hot water after being caught on-camera getting touchy with his co-star; he might've apologised, but what does this mean for his marriage and reputation?#3 Scott Cam is the government's new 'career ambassador' to try and get more people into vocational TAFE courses, but we don't know if he's the right person for the job.#4 Foster The People are looking to retire their 2010 jam 'Pumped Up Kicks' forever.#5 These Spotify Wraps are exposing our 'real' music tastes (guilty pleasures), but I don't remember listening to German Techno?This week's episode is hosted by Gordon D'Mello and Zoe Brown, and was produced by Georgina Noack. Make sure you go and follow us @5whyau on Instagram to get your daily Fast 5 in story mode, and visit us on site @ 5Why.com.au. While you're here, hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, or the follow button on Spotify. We'd lurrrv it if you could chuck us a cheeky review / rating if you absolutely didn't hate this ep with a vengeance.Fast 5 is a production by 5Why (5Why Media).

In an eBay site far, far away, a bidding war broke out this week that almost destroyed a shield of secrecy around an entire franchise. Despite their best jedi power-esque efforts (copy-proof paper? I mean, wow) John Boyega's script for the final 'Star Wars' film - literally coming out in weeks - was stolen, and put up for sale on eBay. And Disney had to use the force (their $$$) to get it back into safe hands. I bet you've never stuffed up as bad as that at work.Today's full Fast 5 agenda also includes:#1 Tones & I cleans up at the ARIA awards after a meteoric rise to fame, but what's the go with all the hate?#2 Jay Z is suing an Australian brand, but he's actually not the bad guy (despite what the headlines suggest).#3 What's the deal with TikTok? It everywhere, but we're so confused.#4 The saga of the stolen 'Star Wars' script is wild, we can't believe it, it sounds like something straight out of a movie. #5 How the HECK have Beyoncé, Rihanna, and other ICONIC black, brown, Latinx and Asian artists missed out on being Billboard's Artist of the Year since 2010?! Pls explain.This week's episode is hosted by Gordon D'Mello &Soaliha Iqbal, and was produced by Georgina Noack. Make sure you go and follow us @5whyau on Instagram to get your daily Fast 5 in story mode, and visit us on site @ 5Why.com.au. While you're here, hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, or the follow button on Spotify. We'd lurrrv it if you could chuck us a cheeky review / rating if you absolutely didn't hate this ep with a vengeance.Fast 5 is a production by 5Why (5Why Media).

Taylor Swift is officially all the rage.. for multiple reasons. Her ugly feud with Scooter Braun and Big Machine over her music rights even went as far as her AMAs performance. But with Braun's family now getting constant death threats from Taylor's fans, was she right to rally her droves online to get action? And who was in the wrong ultimately? We're also in awe of Sacha Baren Cohen's keynote at the Anti-Defamation League conference on hate speech and social media. He reckons Hitler could have bought an ad on Facebook these days, and called on wider social media to be more responsible for the content their users create. So we're wondering if social media, particularly Zucks and FB, should be regulated further when it comes to #FakeNews.The ARIA Awards are also this week (does anyone care?) Probs not, so to spice it up we've chucked a friendly wager on who can guess the most correct award winners from the night..Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

Get ready lads, the male contraceptive could be on it's way to Australia in as little as six months! But will the new addition to the contraception game change our dating lives?Today's full Fast 5 agenda also includes:#1 Sticky Fingers are mad at Triple J for not playing their music; but it's okay, they don't need them anymore.#2 How is male contraception going to change the dating game?#3 Donating to a koala hospital or putting your money on the morale-boosting power of cricket. What would ScoMo do?#4 Coldplay are canceling their tours in the name of sustainability, but is this realistic for all artists?#5 Disney+ is here!! We've had a taste, so now we're deciding if we're gonna ditch the 'flix.This week's episode is hosted by Bridget Buckley & Gordon D'Mello, and was produced by Georgina Noack. Make sure you go and follow us @5whyau on Instagram to get your daily Fast 5 in story mode, and visit us on site @ 5Why.com.au. While you're here, hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, or the follow button on Spotify. We'd lurrrv it if you could chuck us a cheeky review / rating if you absolutely didn't hate this ep with a vengeance.Fast 5 is a production by 5Why (5Why Media).

Ya girl Lizzo has announced solo Aussie shows on the back of her FOMO 2020 appearances, and we love that. We also stan how powerful, fierce women are dominating the charts across the world right now. Today's full Fast 5 agenda also includes:#1 Why won't the government do anything proactive around the bushfires?#2 Love Island set to be cancelled, but are we mental exhausted with romance realty TV?#3 A white police officer has been charged with murder of an indigenous man#4 Lizzo's doing Oz sideshows - and powerful female artists are dominating the charts#5 Disney+ is coming!! But will you drop Netflix or Stan for the new streaming giant?This week's episode is hosted by Gordon D'Mello & Soaliha Iqbal, and was produced by Georgina Noack. Make sure you go and follow us @5whyau on Instagram to get your daily Fast 5 in story mode, and visit us on site @ 5Why.com.au. While you're here, hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, or the follow button on Spotify. We'd lurrrv it if you could chuck us a cheeky review / rating if you absolutely didn't hate this ep with a vengeance.Fast 5 is a production by 5Why (5Why Media).

Welcome to the first ep of Trends & Tings! You're joined by Sydney creatives Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh, where each week we'll be having real chats about what's buzzing. Because we have opinions, and we've chosen you, the valued listener, to hear us out (PLS don't leave us).In this week's ep we're really worried by the lack of honesty from the government when it comes to pill testing. Why do they continue to simply disregard hard facts and research when it comes to health and safety?We're also casting our eyes over the Matildas recent pay rise in Aussie football, where they'll earn the same amount as the Socceroos/men. And why some men get so triggered by equal pay opportunity.And finally, we chat My Chemical Romance and the renaissance of the comeback-band at the moment. Including who we'd give up our savings for to see play live again. And Scott is bloody PASSIONATE about his choice.

It's been a crazy week - especially at 5Why HQ, where one of our writers Soaliha, was asked to take off her hijab before entering a Sydney bar. We chat about that, the response and how it affected her. Today's full Fast 5 agenda including: #1 A bouncer asked me to take my hijab off before entering a bar#2 Woolies underpaying their staff and the greater concerns#3 Friends reunion - yay or nay?#4 Melbourne protests and police brutality#5 Kanye West x Jesus Is King; why he polarises and thoughts on the albumThis week's episode is hosted by Gordon D'Mello & Soaliha Iqbal, and was produced by Georgina Noack. Make sure you go and follow us @5whyau on Instagram to get your daily Fast 5 in story mode, and visit us on site @ 5Why.com.au. While you're here, hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, or the follow button on Spotify. We'd lurrrv it if you could chuck us a cheeky review / rating if you absolutely didn't hate this ep with a vengeance.Fast 5 is a production by 5Why (5Why Media).