Podcast appearances and mentions of rebecca jennings

Rebecca Jennings accompanies us to LARP Camp for a tale of dice, ghosts, and forbidden love. Pre-order Rebecca's book Be The Bombshell: What Love Island Teaches Us About Dating here and follow her on Instagram here. Get your tickets for the Normal Gossip Live tour here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/Episode transcript here. Order Kelsey's book, You Didn't Hear This From Me, here!Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Rachelle Hampton (@heyydnae) and produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks (@seera_sharae) and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira). Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs) is our Supervising Producer. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Show art by Tara Jacoby.Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Gibson Johns discusses the evolution of "Summer House" and fan connection to the women of the Bravo hit with Vulture writer Rebecca Jennings (read her original profile here!) after sharing his thoughts on the latest episodes of "The Valley" and "Summer House," as well as Paige DeSorbo's appearance on "Watch What Happens Live!" Subscribe to "Gabbing with Gib" on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/471D8Gb Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3StiCtY  Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabbingwithgib Follow "Gabbing with Gib" on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbingwithgib  Follow Gibson Johns on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gibsonoma Follow Gibson Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gibsonoma Follow Gibson Johns on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gibsonoma Subscribe to Gibson Johns' Newsletter: https://gibsonoma.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Nuuly, both for sponsoring today's episode and for making it easier to get dressed during these hardest times of the year for CLOTHES (spring for Erica, summer for Claire, thanks for asking). Have we sold you on Nuuly yet? Use cases: trying out a bunch of jeans (or, gasp, shorts), dealing with wedding season, test-driving a bunch o' new looks without having to own them, navigating maternity and post-partum dressing…we could go on. And! Right now you can get $28 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code ATHINGORTWO Starting off with our pre-season preparation, we're curating a no-skips underwear drawer with help from Laura Reilly's newsletter (and Claire's love for the Natori Bliss Brief lives on!). We're also giving our shoes TLC at Leather Spa and getting a little post-winter warm-up with Tan-Luxe The Gradual, Tanning Water, and St. Tropez's Face Mist and Bronzing Mousse.  Ok, onto clothing and accessories! Porselli x Alex Mill ballet flats and Chalo cowboy boots have been in Erica's rotation, and though she's already found jean shorts from Agolde (ahem, via Nuuly), she's looking for sporty shorts like Justin's. The barefoot shoe crowd got us curious about the Xero Genesis, we're going to The Consistency Project for jeans, and Claire is growing a jean shacket collection, intentional or not.  To try to reinvigorate our excitement for getting dressed, we're reading Emilia Petrarca's piece on embracing glamour for Harper's Bazaar.  Respect to Rebecca Jennings for naming the Big Baby trend. How do you get yourself more excited to get dressed up? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, or our Geneva. Change your clothes (monthly!) with Nuuly and get $28 off your first month when you sign up with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.  

America is a deeply spiritual nation. Over 70% of us say that we feel spiritual in some way. But – at the same time – we're getting less religious. So for people who are spiritual-but-not-religious – what's replacing organized religion? What do they believe – and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In Brittany's series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out. In her final episode of the series, Brittany is investigating so-called manifestation. It's this popular belied that if you want something badly enough, it'll come to you. You might know this idea by other names, like The Law of Attraction, or The Secret. Manifestation spiked in 2020, according to Google Trends, and it's still riding that wave online. Brittany calls on with Tara Isabella Burton, an author and journalist, and New York Magazine's Rebecca Jennings to get to the bottom of this trend: the appeal of manifestation, its symbiotic relationship with the internet, and why it might make us less aware of our humanity.Want to get to know Brittany? Follow her at @bmluse on socials.Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus content. Join NPR+ today.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Rebecca Jennings is a features writer at New York Magazine and author of Be the Bombshell: What Love Island Teaches Us About Dating. She joins the pod to discuss the Protector app, why all the dudes in Summer House are a sorry bunch, being a Ramona Singer apologist, why young “Republicans” are transgressive, Hasan Piker, and the guy on TikTok calling hanging out with friends a “post luxury status symbol.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming to you live from the couch! We have a batch of miscellaneous updates for you, from Julius and Tree Paine fanfic to food trends, cute and otherwise.   Cutie news! Hello Kitty + Miffy statues have shown up at 17 State St. in  NYC, and we're excited to see these two powerhouses partner in this way.    We are captivated by the very elaborate Fluffy Algodón Cotton Candy Art and floof cotton candy cakes.    Also! Rebecca Jennings's story on “pick me” foods for Vox is an incredibly interesting piece about how food trends change, and it brought some great memes to our attention.    Speaking of meme accounts: We suggest taking a peek at Assistants vs. Agents on Instagram and their Hollywood Agent Awards specifically.    What celeb content are you fanfic-ing? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, or in our Geneva.   Show your hair some love with Nutrafol. Take $10 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO.   YAY.

Tik Tok ha "ucciso" lo stile personale? ★ SOCIAL ★ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / 4iexis   Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/4lexis/ Email: chahaotic@gmail.com Se vuoi offrirmi un caffè e supportare il canale: https://ko-fi.com/4lexis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chahaotic Fonti: Personal style is trapped in the algorithm's echo chamber di Madeleine Schulz: https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/f... The Diminishing Returns of Having Good Taste di W. David Marx / The End of Cultural Arbitrage (il titolo era quello quando l'ho letto): https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/a... Fashion Has Abandoned Human Taste di Amanda Mull: https://www.theatlantic.com/technolog... Fashion is just TikTok now di Rebecca Jennings: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2291111... How algorithms are controlling your life di Sean Illing: https://www.vox.com/technology/2018/1... How Viral TikTok Trends Changed Personal Style di Frances Solá-Santiago: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2022... Social Media Pigeon Holing and The Death of Personal Style di Jade Rozana: https://guap.co/social-media-pigeon-h... Are ‘Core Trends Destroying Our Sense of Personal Style? Di India Roby: https://www.nylon.com/fashion/are-cor... Enclothed cognition, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology di Adam, H., & Galinsky, A.D: ⁠https://utstat.utoronto.ca/reid/sta22... Attention Deficit Fashion di Andrew Reilly e Jana Hawley: https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... Alexa Chung: how I found my personal style di Alex Chung: https://www.ft.com/content/665ba35c-b... How Instagram Ruined Personal Style di Chris Black: https://www.gq.com/story/chris-black-... The powerful psychology of personal style – and how to find yours di Amy de Klerk: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fash... Altro materiale interessante: from classy to trashy; taste as a social weapon: https://onyiverse.substack.com/p/from... Steve Jobs Always Dressed Exactly the Same. Here's Who Else Does: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquely... Mina Le Youtube Video: the death of personal style:    • the death of personal style  

We explore the key media trends shaping 2025. From the rise of AI in journalism to how social platforms are transforming news, challenges in media funding and the future of regulation. With insights from Madhumita Murgia of the Financial Times, Charlotte Tobitt from Press Gazette and Rebecca Jennings from Vox. Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson

A New Years Day programme where we look forward and back. The Media Show teams up with Radio 4's crisis communications podcast, When it Hits the Fan, to discuss what the big stories of the year tell us about how journalists and PR professionals interact. It's a year since the hugely influential ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office brought the plight of hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses wrongly accused of fraud into our living rooms. We hear how those affected have approached their relationship with the media since then. Plus we assemble a panel of media experts to get their predictions of major trends we'll see in 2025.Guests: David Yelland and Simon Lewis, presenters, When it Hits the Fan; Rebekah Foot, Chair, Lost Chances; Madhumita Murgia, AI Editor, FT; Charlotte Tobitt, UK Editor, Press Gazette; Rebecca Jennings, Senior correspondent, Vox Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson

Despite society's progress on gender norms, there is a historic divide on the "boy-girl internet," which recently has started to reemerge — the charge being led by Gen Z influencers. This week, writers Rebecca Jennings and Luke Winkie join us to answer the question: Are the kids all right?Our guests are Rebecca Jennings, a senior correspondent at Vox who also runs the Rebeccacore newsletter, and Luke Winkie, a staff writer for Slate who also runs the On Posting newsletter. You can follow their engaging posts (and engagement) at @rebexxxxa and @luke_winkie.Want even more Panic World content? Like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to the Garbage Day Discord? Sign up for a membership at: https://www.patreon.com/PanicWorld.Want to sponsor Panic World? Ad sales & marketing support by Multitude, hit them up here: ⁠http://multitude.productions⁠.Credits- Host: Ryan Broderick- Producer: Grant Irving- Researcher: Adam Bumas- Business Manager: Josh Fjelstad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite society's progress on gender norms, there is a historic divide on the "boy-girl internet," which recently has started to reemerge — the charge being led by Gen Z influencers. This week, writers Rebecca Jennings and Luke Winkie join us to answer the question: Are the kids all right? Our guests are Rebecca Jennings, a senior correspondent at Vox who also runs the Rebeccacore newsletter, and Luke Winkie, a staff writer for Slate who also runs the On Posting newsletter. You can follow their engaging posts (and engagement) at @rebexxxxa and @luke_winkie. Want even more Panic World content? Like ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to the Garbage Day Discord? Sign up for a membership at: https://www.patreon.com/PanicWorld. Want to sponsor Panic World? Ad sales & marketing support by Multitude, hit them up here: ⁠http://multitude.productions⁠. Credits - Host: Ryan Broderick - Producer: Grant Irving - Researcher: Adam Bumas - Business Manager: Josh Fjelstad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's cuffing season: the time of year where the weather cools down and folks look for a warm body to cuddle up with. But we're getting into some of the less warm and fuzzy aspects of dating. This week – a lot of us have seen how explosive breakup stories have been on social media. From Reesa Teesa's "Who TF did I marry..." to Spritely's breakup song, these posts have been drawing gasps and gaining traction. But is it harmless fun, or an invasion of privacy?To find out, Brittany is joined by Molly McPherson, crisis PR expert, and Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent at Vox. They get into what people actually get out of breakup posting - and discuss their theories of poster's etiquette.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The internet has been overrun by AI content. The weirdly glowing and inadvertently surreal airbrushed images, the generic and oddly formal sentences peppered with factual errors and distracting phrases like “as of my last knowledge update.” So much of social media content these days has the unmistakable stench of “AI slop,” hastily spit out by image generators or chatbots to get a few likes. And while the phenomenon might seem harmless or sometimes even charming, the AI slop takeover of the internet is crowding out real information and human perspectives. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Rebecca Jennings, a senior correspondent at Vox, about how AI slop is transforming social media.

The internet has been overrun by AI content. The weirdly glowing and inadvertently surreal airbrushed images, the generic and oddly formal sentences peppered with factual errors and distracting phrases like “as of my last knowledge update.” So much of social media content these days has the unmistakable stench of “AI slop,” hastily spit out by image generators or chatbots to get a few likes. And while the phenomenon might seem harmless or sometimes even charming, the AI slop takeover of the internet is crowding out real information and human perspectives. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Rebecca Jennings, a senior correspondent at Vox, about how AI slop is transforming social media.

The internet has been overrun by AI content. The weirdly glowing and inadvertently surreal airbrushed images, the generic and oddly formal sentences peppered with factual errors and distracting phrases like “as of my last knowledge update.” So much of social media content these days has the unmistakable stench of “AI slop,” hastily spit out by image generators or chatbots to get a few likes. And while the phenomenon might seem harmless or sometimes even charming, the AI slop takeover of the internet is crowding out real information and human perspectives. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Rebecca Jennings, a senior correspondent at Vox, about how AI slop is transforming social media.

Candice Lim is joined by Vox senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings to discuss what their timelines have looked like since the U.S. presidential election was called. From TikToks accusing men of entering their feminine era, to a surge of Americans posting about the 4B movement, they discuss how the dynamic between men and women has become increasingly regressive online, and what battles are yet to come. But first, Rebecca pitches the Netflix Christmas movie that's even better than Hot Frosty. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Candice Lim, with production assistance from Alexandra Botti and Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Lim is joined by Vox senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings to discuss what their timelines have looked like since the U.S. presidential election was called. From TikToks accusing men of entering their feminine era, to a surge of Americans posting about the 4B movement, they discuss how the dynamic between men and women has become increasingly regressive online, and what battles are yet to come. But first, Rebecca pitches the Netflix Christmas movie that's even better than Hot Frosty. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Candice Lim, with production assistance from Alexandra Botti and Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Lim is joined by Vox senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings to discuss what their timelines have looked like since the U.S. presidential election was called. From TikToks accusing men of entering their feminine era, to a surge of Americans posting about the 4B movement, they discuss how the dynamic between men and women has become increasingly regressive online, and what battles are yet to come. But first, Rebecca pitches the Netflix Christmas movie that's even better than Hot Frosty. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Candice Lim, with production assistance from Alexandra Botti and Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Lim is joined by Vox senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings to discuss what their timelines have looked like since the U.S. presidential election was called. From TikToks accusing men of entering their feminine era, to a surge of Americans posting about the 4B movement, they discuss how the dynamic between men and women has become increasingly regressive online, and what battles are yet to come. But first, Rebecca pitches the Netflix Christmas movie that's even better than Hot Frosty. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Candice Lim, with production assistance from Alexandra Botti and Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Lim is joined by Vox senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings to discuss what their timelines have looked like since the U.S. presidential election was called. From TikToks accusing men of entering their feminine era, to a surge of Americans posting about the 4B movement, they discuss how the dynamic between men and women has become increasingly regressive online, and what battles are yet to come. But first, Rebecca pitches the Netflix Christmas movie that's even better than Hot Frosty. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Candice Lim, with production assistance from Alexandra Botti and Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Lim is joined by Vox senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings to discuss what their timelines have looked like since the U.S. presidential election was called. From TikToks accusing men of entering their feminine era, to a surge of Americans posting about the 4B movement, they discuss how the dynamic between men and women has become increasingly regressive online, and what battles are yet to come. But first, Rebecca pitches the Netflix Christmas movie that's even better than Hot Frosty. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Candice Lim, with production assistance from Alexandra Botti and Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exit poll data from swing states shows that young men favored Donald Trump 49 percent to 47 percent, while women the same age range favored Kamala Harris by 24 points — the largest gender gap within any age group. Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent covering internet culture at Vox, explains what media sources young men are consuming online and what led to the split.

This year, pumpkin spice lattes are being served with a side of AI slop. Autumn vistas generated by artificial intelligence tools are clogging up Pinterest and Instagram. Taylor talks to Vox's senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings about how AI is warping our perspective of what nature actually looks like. They also discuss Rebecca's recent reporting on “The cultural power of the anti-woke tech bro" and “The Carrie Bradshaws of TikTok." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year, pumpkin spice lattes are being served with a side of AI slop. Autumn vistas generated by artificial intelligence tools are clogging up Pinterest and Instagram. Taylor talks to Vox's senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings about how AI is warping our perspective of what nature actually looks like. They also discuss Rebecca's recent reporting on “The cultural power of the anti-woke tech bro" and “The Carrie Bradshaws of TikTok." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life with millions of followers might not be as aspirational as it appears. This week, Alyssa sits down with Rebecca Jennings, a senior correspondent at Vox who covers internet culture and the creator economy, to discuss the future of influencing as a career, as well as the cautionary tale of blowing up on social media and trying to monetize your existence in every possible way. As the fashion industry experiences a hard pivot from professional journalists and editors to influencers (with people circumventing former “dream jobs” to cut out the middlemen), it raises the question: Is it still possible to break out as a mega influencer on an existing platform like TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram? And, if you do, will you be at the mercy of the algorithm and entitled, parasocial weirdos forever? Tune in for Rebecca's insights on why being an influencer is a less appealing job than it once was, what happens when a content format loses its novelty or when your followers turn on you, whether an influencer can ever really get cancelled in 2024, the niche-ification of fashion influencers, the evolution of the influencer snark subreddits, the danger that comes with being inauthentic or dishonest on your platform, why the relationship that audiences demand to have with the people they follow feels increasingly sinister, the pros and cons of starting a brand based on your following alone, why the age of the editor-turned-influencer is just getting started, what brands dependent on influencer partnerships will do now that the algorithm is shot, whether the tide is turning on blatant consumerism online, and what the fate of fashion influencing looks like for the next generation.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewgarde.substack.com

In 2017, Robbie Tripp posted about his "curvy wife" Sarah, inspiring months of discourse and a permanent internet turn of phrase. This week, Jamie revisits the saga and speaks to Curvy Wife Guy himself ahead of the release of his new single, which is obviously called "Hot Wife." How did a couple build a 'desert empire' on a controversial post, and what does that say about the internet economy? Tune in next week for part two, where Jamie takes a closer look at how this story resonated with women and fat activists -- featuring interviews with journalist Rebecca Jennings, Tigress Osborn of NAAFA (the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance), and Cate Navarrete of the Body Positivity Alliance. Stream Robbie's music here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since US President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take over as the next Democratic nominee, the US election campaign has been awash in memes.Memes about coconut trees, weirdos, Brat and even intimate relationships with couches.  But as both U.S. and Canadian political parties are learning, the power of the internet is a double edged sword that can energize campaigns or severely backfire. So when do memes work? Why do they fall flat? And what is the risk of trying to manifest the internet in real life? Rebecca Jennings is a senior correspondent at Vox covering internet culture, and Elamin Abdelmahmoud is an author and the host of CBC's Commotion.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take this survey. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington this week, where he will deliver a joint address to Congress on Wednesday. The Guardian's Andrew Roth discusses the visit and the state of the war in Gaza. Then, Joe Biden's departure from the presidential race is forcing Republicans to rethink their strategy. The Atlantic's Tim Alberta talks about what's next for the Trump campaign. And, what's the future of the Republican Party? We hear reporting from NPR's Asma Khalid, who asked Republicans about their thoughts at the RNC. Plus, is Vice President Kamala Harris ... brat? Or did she just fall out of a coconut tree? We explain the jokes that have taken the internet by storm with Vox's Rebecca Jennings.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The record-breaking Instagram account @world_record_egg has returned to publicly express its support for Palestine. Trump joins TikTok and immediately amasses millions of followers. Mr. Beast becomes the most subscribed to YouTube channel. Plus, Taylor Lorenz breaks down the 2022 deal TikTok offered the U.S. government, which included a “kill switch” to shut down the app. Later, Vox's Rebecca Jennings joins Taylor to discuss crowdsourced surveillance and the ethics of filming strangers in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The record-breaking Instagram account @world_record_egg has returned to publicly express its support for Palestine. Trump joins TikTok and immediately amasses millions of followers. Mr. Beast becomes the most subscribed to YouTube channel. Plus, Taylor Lorenz breaks down the 2022 deal TikTok offered the U.S. government, which included a “kill switch” to shut down the app. Later, Vox's Rebecca Jennings joins Taylor to discuss crowdsourced surveillance and the ethics of filming strangers in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preconceived notions and media narratives have warped perceptions of social media and internet culture, shaping misleading stories about generations. A critical look beyond the headlines reveals the complex realities of how people of all ages engage with online platforms in nuanced ways.Farrah Bostic and Adam Pierno welcome Rebecca Jennings, a reporter at Vox covering internet culture, to unpack the flawed assumptions and evolving trends shaping discourse around TikTok, influencers, and generational divides. Together, they explore how content creation, viral sensations, and the quest for fame and money online impact society in ways that often defy simplistic narratives. The conversation challenges listeners to question their assumptions and rethink the digital world around them.Resources"Romantic norms are in flux. No wonder everyone's obsessed with polyamory." by Rebecca Jennings: https://www.vox.com/culture/24078524/polyamory-open-marriage-anxiety"'Girl' trends and the repackaging of womanhood" by Rebecca Jennings: “Girl” trends and the repackaging of womanhood"Everyone's a sellout now" by Rebecca Jennings: Everyone's a sellout now"Against trendbait" by Rebecca Jennings: Against trendbait"What is 'Cheugy'? You Know It When You See It" by Taylor Lorenz: What Is ‘Cheugy'? You Know It When You See It. (Published 2021)"DIGITAL 2024: GLOBAL OVERVIEW REPORT": Digital 2024: Global Overview Report — DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsOur GuestRebecca Jennings is a senior correspondent covering social platforms and the creator economy, with a focus on how social media is changing the nature of fame, fashion, money, and human relationships. Since joining Vox in 2018, she has reported extensively on the introduction of TikTok into the US, covered the rise and fall of hype houses and sexfluencers, and investigated young tech entrepreneurs, aesthetic trends, and the nature of beauty in the social media age.Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://www.inthedemopodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/in-the-demo-podcast/Newsletter: https://inthedemo.substack.comSign up for our newsletter to receive exclusive content, episode highlights, and behind-the-scenes insights delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi pals,  To kick this week's ep off, we discuss the news that Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art has been ordered to allow “persons who do not identify as ladies” entry to its Ladies Lounge art installation after losing a legal battle. Next, is late-stage capitalism eroding what we expect from our friendships?   TikTok user Amelia Montooth started a conversation on the app recently after stating that we should all be participating in the ‘small favour' economy more.  A follow up to that conversation was user Fagan Chelsea who made a video saying the ‘constant venmoing each other culture to be a little dystopian'. We share our thoughts on these conversations and discuss how capitalism is changing our relationships.  The other day, Maggie made this TikTok about the commodification of love on social media. It hit a nerve and received hundreds of thousands of views. We chat about her video and her new piece for Refinery29 Au titled 'What's The Cost Of Commodifying Love On Social Media?'.  Next, we use Rebecca Jennings' Vox piece 'Everyone's A Sell Out Now' to discuss the way artists have to be marketers first and creatives second. We reference our editor's band Reckless Coast. Do you need an authenticity coach? This is the question author Diana Reid posed in ELLE Australia recently. We discuss the article and concepts surrounding it.  We have two podcast recommendations today; Broadly Relevant and Who Screwed Millenials? Thank you to Radical Yes for sponsoring this episode. Remember, we've got an exclusive discount code for our listeners. Use CULTURECLUB25 to get $25 off Radical Yes' New Arrivals. And, have a read on how to choose the perfect pair of investment boots, by Maggie.Katie Zhou created our fab cover art and India Raine is our wonderful editor and composer of our jingle. Email us at cultureclubmail@gmail.com, find us on Instagram @cultureclubpod, or on our personal accounts @jasmineeskye and @yemagz.This is a DM Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tweens are shopping for trendy, expensive skincare products. Gen Z worries it's “aging like milk.” Are today's young people too afraid of looking old? Allure editor-in-chief Jessica Cruel and Vox correspondent Rebecca Jennings explain. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Internet Diary, Rachelle is joined by Rebecca Jennings, Vox's senior correspondent covering social platforms and the creator economy. The two discuss Jennings' recent pieces on why everyone loves NYT Connections and how self-promotion became the internet's lingua franca. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Internet Diary, Rachelle is joined by Rebecca Jennings, Vox's senior correspondent covering social platforms and the creator economy. The two discuss Jennings' recent pieces on why everyone loves NYT Connections and how self-promotion became the internet's lingua franca. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Internet Diary, Rachelle is joined by Rebecca Jennings, Vox's senior correspondent covering social platforms and the creator economy. The two discuss Jennings' recent pieces on why everyone loves NYT Connections and how self-promotion became the internet's lingua franca. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Internet Diary, Rachelle is joined by Rebecca Jennings, Vox's senior correspondent covering social platforms and the creator economy. The two discuss Jennings' recent pieces on why everyone loves NYT Connections and how self-promotion became the internet's lingua franca. This podcast is produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join your hosts Katherine and Shelbi for an honest conversation about the importance of sharing your work, supporting others in their projects, and recognizing that everyone is a creative.The Necessity of Putting Your Work Out ThereRecognizing that sharing your work is a critical part of the creative process and not only extends your reach but creates an opportunity to connect with othersShowing your truest self by putting what you do out into the world, from a finished product to letting people see behind the scenesEmbracing the reality that many creatives are multi-hyphenates and some full-time workplaces may be better suited for birthing side hustles than othersEmbracing Marketing Even When It Just Seems ToughWhile many people are interested in seeing the full process, it can sometimes seem counterintuitive to share your whole creative journey, making it a skill that has to be developedSome social media like Instagram can be intimidating platforms for sharing because you have followers from many walks of life, but it's a chance to keep people updated who would love to lend support as you continue your journeyNot every creative is a marketer, not every marketer is a creative, and some people can do it all (referencing Rebecca Jennings' Vox article, Everyone's a sellout now)Being a Fan of Your Own WorkWe're inspired by the Tyler, The Creator Converse interview (starting at 43:19 minutes) and the insistence of being a fan of your own workThe amount of promotion you do around your work should relate to the time, energy, and passion that you put into the processA healthy amount of shamelessness allows you to create even when the stars don't feel fully aligned, and presents opportunities when you keep pushing your work forwardLet's All Be Hype FriendsFriends and family supporting projects can look like unconditional likes and engagement, constructive feedback that holds important context, and emotional support that helps the work come to lifeKeeping fellow creatives close is amazing for community, workshopping, gathering outside point of views, and mutual understanding as you go about your workInforming friends of what you're up to allows them to tout what you do even when you are not in the roomAn elevator pitch of what you do is important for everyone you encounter, from experienced creators in your dream field to your friendsWe'd love to hear your thoughts. You can email us at tablepancakespod@gmail.com. We'd also love if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show!Join the Table Pancakes Community on IG: @tablepancakespodStay in touch with us: @shelbihq & @katherinehfoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The race to coin new words and phrases is on — on TikTok. They range from “first time cool syndrome,” to “the weekend effect,” and “dinner and couch” friend. Keeping track of all this can feel like a wild goose chase, to use an expression credited to William Shakespeare, who introduced countless words and phrases to the English language. But unlike the Bard’s phrases, TikTok slang doesn’t seem to have much staying power. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent for Vox, on the TikTok “trendbait,” as she calls it — terms invented by content creators who seem like they’re trying a little too hard — and what’s driving it all.

The race to coin new words and phrases is on — on TikTok. They range from “first time cool syndrome,” to “the weekend effect,” and “dinner and couch” friend. Keeping track of all this can feel like a wild goose chase, to use an expression credited to William Shakespeare, who introduced countless words and phrases to the English language. But unlike the Bard’s phrases, TikTok slang doesn’t seem to have much staying power. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent for Vox, on the TikTok “trendbait,” as she calls it — terms invented by content creators who seem like they’re trying a little too hard — and what’s driving it all.

Fani Willis and Donald Trump might meet up in an Atlanta hearing; Joe Biden's on TikTok; Republicans sincerely threaten a national abortion ban; Texas, Ohio, and Missouri deal with reproductive healthcare BS; and more in news. Then, Bess Kalb and Kiran Deol join to discuss being an artist promoting their work on social media (inspired by an article in Vox by Rebecca Jennings). Finally, Sani-Petty (Mark Meadows and…long boogers?).Show NotesEveryone's a sellout now (Vox)

We're joined by friend of the show Rebecca Jennings, editor of "The Goods" at Vox, to discuss the big changes and shifts online to look out for. We discuss the near-certain death of Twitter/X, the power struggle between Facebook and TikTok, and why everyone is being forced into pivoting to video. We also talk about Rebecca's recent article on 'De-influencers' – who, while saying people should buy less, are still advertising and lying about poorly produced products. Find Rebecca's article here! -------- PALESTINE AID LINKS As the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Gaza, we encourage anyone who can to donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians. You can donate using the links below. https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/gaza-israel-conflict please do make your voice heard in other ways about this. Showing up at protest marches and writing letters to elected MPs are useful acts of solidarity. Please encourage your elected representatives to support calls for a ceasefire, while still bearing in mind a ceasefire represents the bare minimum. -------- PHOEBE ALERT Can't get enough Phoebe? Check out her Substack Here! -------- Ten Thousand Posts is a show about how everything is posting. It's hosted by Hussein (@HKesvani), Phoebe (@PRHRoy) and produced by Devon (@Devon_onEarth).

Revisiting the rustic mainstream sound of the early 2010s, the Vermont singer-songwriter has broken through with “Stick Season.” Guests: Vox's Rebecca Jennings and Billboard's Jason Lipshutz.

For one brief, beautiful moment in history, the social media sleuths were right. When Britney Spears' fans began to decode strange messaging in her quirky Instagram posts, it became clear that the formerly maligned popstar was living under the control of her abusive father by way of a particularly oppressive conservatorship. This resulted in a nation-wide movement to liberate Britney from her family and, by extension, the predatory industry that has exploited her for over two decades. But, well-intentioned as #FreeBritney was, did the movement have unintended consequences? Discussions include: the 2000s as the dark ages for popular culture, Vegas residencies as the death rattle for celebrity music careers, and the ongoing question of “agency” that seems to follows Britney Spears throughout her lifetime. Digressions include: Maia's irrational fear of Babe the pig and a chat about the emojis that define us.  (NOTE: We refer in this episode to Cara Cunningham as Chris Crocker, which is her dead name.) Support the Patreon and get juicy bonus content!: https://www.patreon.com/rehashpodcast Intro and outro song by our talent friend Ian Mills: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ianmillsmusic SOURCES: “Britney Spears conservatorship dispute”, Wikipedia. Natalie Finn, “Jamie Spears Squashes Britney Fansite” ENews (2009). The Associated Press, “Who is Sam Lutfi?” Los Angeles Times (2008). Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino, “Britney Spears's Conservatorship Nightmare”  The New Yorker (2021). "Framing Britney Spears" documentary "Controlling Britney Spears" documentary Julia Jacobs, “‘Sorry Britney': Media Is Criticized for Past Coverage, and Some Own Up”  The New York Times (2021). Toyin Owoseje, “Britney says she ‘cried for two weeks' after ‘Framing Britney Spears' documentary” CNN (2021). Sandra Song, “Inside #FreeBritney: A Stan Movement to Help Their Pop Savior” Paper Magazine (2021). Jeevan Ravindran, “‘You guys saved my life,' Britney Spears tells #FreeBritney movement” CNN (2021). Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino, “How Britney Spears Got Free, and What Comes Next” The New Yorker (2021). Rebecca Jennings, “‘Where Is Britney Spears?' After her conservatorship ended, some of her fandom latched on to a new theory: What if she had never been freed at all?” Vulture (2023). Caity Weaver, “When Britney Spears Posts on Instagram, a Thousand Conspiracies Flower” The New York Times (2019). EJ Dickson, “Matt Gaetz, QAnon Followers, and the GOP are Exploiting the #FreeBritney Movement” Rolling Stone (2021).  Morgan Sungm “On Tiktok, #FreeBritney conspiracy theories run deep.” Mashable (2021).  Britney's Gram podcast.

At the end of Britney Spears's conservatorship in November of 2021, most of her fans rejoiced. But conspiracy theories have a subset of #FreeBritney fans convinced she's still not really free. They focus on what they see as oddities or glitches in some of her Instagram posts. Vox reporter Rebecca Jennings says there are even theories that Britney has been replaced with AI or a body double. Rebecca and Sam talk about her current piece for New York Magazine and get into the TikTok sleuthing of this extreme set of Britney fans, how the conspiracy theories mirror QAnon, and what Britney herself thinks about her fans' actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember when Kim Kardashian invented butts? Paper Magazine sure would like us to. When they released their scintillating cover issue of Kim K in a sequinned dress, balancing a champagne glass on her formidable silicone buttocks, Paper Mag declared: “Break the Internet Kim Kardashian” And break it she did. In this episode, Hannah and Maia trace Kim Kardashian's transformation from trashy reality star to fashionista de jour. Since the Paper cover, and with the help of Kanye West, Kim's body has become the subject of a twisted performance art. But it's also generated controversy - creating unhealthy trends, grifting from the natural features of Black women, and now disappearing into what we everyone has deemed a “skinny renaissance”. Digression includes: Maia getting riled up about Timothée and Kylie's fabled romantic union.  Support the Patreon and get juicy bonus content!: https://www.patreon.com/rehashpodcast Intro and outro song by our talent friend Ian Mills: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ianmillsmusic SOURCES Joe Zee, “In Defense of Kim Kardashian and the Editors of Paper Magazine and Why This Cover Makes Sense” (12/11/14), Yahoo Jake Hall, “exploring the complicated relationship between jean-paul goude and grace jones”, (21/04/16) i-D David Hershkovits, “How Kim KArdashian broke the Internet with her butt” (17/12/14), The Guardian Blue Telusma “Kim Kardashian doesn't realize she's the butt of an old racial joke” (12/11/14), the grio Justin Parkinson, “The Significance of Sarah Baartman” (07/01/16), BBC Janell Hobson, “Remnants of Venus: Signifying Black Beauty and Sexuality” (2018), Women's studies Quarterly, The Feminist Press Nolan Feeney, “Anna Wintour Implies Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are not ‘Deeply Tasteful'”. (19/11/14) Cleo Gould, “From silicone implants and fat transfers to bubble butts and a high mortality rate, we investigate whether the BBL is the most dangerous cosmetic surgery of all” (2019), Dazed Rachel Tashjian, “How Jennifer Lopez's Versace Dress Created Google Images” (2019), GQ.  John Ortved, “Paper Magazine, The Oral History: ‘They Were Wide Open' (2023), The New York Times Eric Wilson, “Kim Kardashian Inc.” (17/11/2010), The New York Times. Natasha Singer, “The democratization of plastic surgery” (2007), The New York Times, Harper Franklin “1810-1819” (18/08/2020) Fashion History Timeline, Fashion Institute of Technology. Grace O'Neill, “How Kimye Changed Fashion Forever”, Grazia Magazine. Rebecca Jennings, “The $5,000 quest for the perfect butt”, 2021, Vox. Cady Lang, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians Is Ending. But Their Exploitation of Black Women's Aesthetics Continues”, (10/06/21), Time. Kylie Gilbert, “Backing Away from BBLs” (11/08/22), InStyle

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the life and legacy of comedian Paul Reubens.  You can support Past Present here: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show:   ·      Paul Reubens, best known for his recurring role as Pee Wee Herman, has died. Natalia referred to this Daily Beast retrospective and Niki drew on this New York Times magazine piece.   In our regular closing feature, What's Making History: ·      Natalia discussed Rebecca Jennings' Vulture article, “Where Is Britney Spears?” ·      Neil recommended the BBC podcast, A Very British Cult. ·      Niki shared about this episode of the Strict Scrutiny podcast.          

Whether you're a politician, a mental health expert, or a parent, it seems everyone has a problem with TikTok. Some concerns stem from the social media platform's addictive qualities or its effects on one's mental health. Critics have also noted dangerous video trends. Members of Congress in both parties are calling for a ban over fears that the Chinese government could harvest Tik Tok user information. And many states and colleges have taken steps to regulate the platform. But for tens of millions of Americans, TikTok has become a part of their lives, providing entertainment, news, and even community. Are the threats to ban TikTok missing the point? Host Scott Detrow talks to Mark Pocan, a Democratic Congressman from Wisconsin, and Rebecca Jennings, who covers internet culture for Vox.

Guest host Rebecca Jennings talks with Justin Charity, cultural critic and senior staff writer at The Ringer, about what it means to be dubbed a "hater" on the internet. Rebecca and Justin talk about the role of criticism and the evolving ways in which critics and fans clash online. They discuss how a bad review (or a review seen as bad) can spark a far-ranging backlash, how the meme-ified cry of "let people enjoy things" has been taken from its original context, and what — if anything — might change the dynamics between fans and critics. Host: Rebecca Jennings (@rebexxxxa), senior correspondent, Vox Guest: Justin Charity, senior staff writer, The Ringer; co-host of the Sound Only podcast References:  "'Hater' doesn't have to be a dirty word" by Rebecca Jennings (Vox; Jan. 18) "2022 Was the Year of the Metaverse — Until It Wasn't" by Justin Charity (The Ringer; Dec. 29, 2022) "Why Did Everyone Claim to Enjoy Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly'?" by Justin Charity (Complex; Nov. 3, 2015) "Jake Paul Exposed as $2.2M Serial Crypto Scammer" by Robert D. Knight & Levy Prata (Beincrypto; Mar. 8, 2022) "Taylor Swift Super Fans Are Furious About a Good Review" by Gita Jackson (Vice; July 31, 2020) "The YouTubers are not okay" by Rebecca Jennings (Vox; May 10, 2022) "How 'let people enjoy things' became a fight against criticism" by Constance Grady (Vox; May 16, 2019) The original "let people enjoy things" webcomic, by Adam Ellis (Feb. 3, 2016) "Like This or Die" by Christian Lorenzen (Harpers; Apr. 2019) @talialichtstein on TikTok "Meet the most obsessive Bill Simmons fans online" by Luke Winkie (The Outline; Jan. 2, 2020) Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Engineer: Patrick Boyd Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Controversial manfluencer Andrew Tate is in a Romanian prison, accused of rape and human trafficking. Vox's Rebecca Jennings and sociolinguist Robert Lawson explain why his brand of grotesque misogyny appeals to millions of men. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Serena Solin, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained   Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices