We're back!! After an impromptu one-week hiatus we're back with SO much to fill you in on. Shinzo Abe's assassination, Bojo's resignation, Elon's attempt at quitting his Twitter deal, new photos from space, Sri Lanka's uprising... it's a big week on the mic! Become a SYSCA supporter here !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 14, 2022•32 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here . And on Spotify here . This week we start off by explaining Doja Cat's weird beef with Noah Schnapp, before launching into our main topic of the day - what was missing from Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie. Even though Austin Butler slayed, the film still fell short in a few places - we discuss how! This episode of Culture Vulture was brought to you by our mates at Part Time Rangers - our fave alcoholic bevvy brand - coz why wouldn’...
Jul 13, 2022•18 min
Today on The Shit Show we have a very important re-upload for you while Squish is on his way back to beautiful Aotearoa after taking the US by storm. Enjoy besties! Everything you've been wondering about what's going on in Russia/Ukraine right now, in words you ACTUALLY understand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 07, 2022•41 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here . Or on Spotify here . This week we're unpacking the disgusting history of R.Kelly. From his relationship with Aaliyah, to his multitude of crimes against young women and men, and how he could have possibly gotten away with it for so long - we explain it all! This episode of Culture Vulture was brought to you by our mates at Part Time Rangers - our fave alcoholic bevvy brand - coz why wouldn’t you want to save wildlife while yo...
Jul 06, 2022•14 min
Please come and help feed a Kiwi kid here ! The right to abortion has been overturned and Trump threw a plate at the wall. Everything you need to know about the state of America right now (or at least as much as we could handle talking about) in this weeks episode of the aptly titled Shit Show! Support the abortion effort here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 30, 2022•33 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here . And Spotify here . This week of course we're talking about the overturning of Roe V Wade and how celebrities (who, whether you like it or not have huge influence in this world) are reacting to the news. Then we chat about the difference in how Elon Musk and JLo embrace their children's pronouns, and the example JLo is setting for us all. This episode of Culture Vulture was brought to you by our mates at Part Time Rangers - ou...
Jun 29, 2022•17 min
Please come and help feed a Kiwi kid here ! On today's agenda: Why the HELL is everything so expensive right now? What happens if my AI chatbot starts talking to me like it's a... human? Why have we already started leaving junk on Mars? What good thing has Dolly Parton done now? All of this and more in this weeks episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 22, 2022•35 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! No technical difficulties this week, hallelujah! We sit down to chat about BTS taking a break, wtf a 'Bear Market' is, McDonald's Russian rebrand, a new cancer treatment, and a mustard shortage! Tune in wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 16, 2022•31 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here . Or on Spotify here . Become a SYSCA supporter here !! This week: a big chat about the newspaper that basically gave Rebel Wilson a 'deadline' to publicly come out, and a big chat about how OBSESSED major music labels are with TikTok and what this means for big (and little) artists. A great one today angels!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 15, 2022•15 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! Some technical difficulties have made this one of the most chaotic (and possibly hilar) episodes of The Shit Show yet!! We hear about a rumour that Luce is trying to get to the bottom of (apparently it's spread across the world), people actually have confidence in Boris Johnson, Elon is getting cold feed about Twitter, and a bunch more! Tune in wherever you get your pods!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 09, 2022•20 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple podcasts here . And on Spotify here . Become a SYSCA supporter here !! It's a big week to be hosting a pop culture podcast! We start off with a discussion about Liam Payne's chaotic interview with Logan Paul, before the main event: part two of our 'making sense of Johnny and Amber' series. We talk about the media's coverage of the trial, how this could impact the #MeToo movement, and what we (as a society) should all learn from this. Listen ...
Jun 08, 2022•21 min
You asked, so we delivered! We're bringing back our weekly Love Island debriefs (in a slightly shorter format) to cure our winter blues here in NZ. Each week we'll be coming at you with our hot takes from the week's antics (and hopefully some smart analysis too) - let's get crackin on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 08, 2022•56 sec
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! This week we discuss the aftermath of the horrific shooting in Uvalde (including WTF the police were up to as it all unfolded), as well as a timeline of Jacinda Ardern's trip to the US, and most importantly, a chat about Binley Mega Chippy. Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 02, 2022•37 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here . And on Spotify here . Become a SYSCA supporter !! A Winnie The Pooh horror film, another Kardashian wedding and a huge conversation about Sally's Rooney's latest TV adaptation - Conversations with Friends!!!!! Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 01, 2022•16 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! Another week, another tragedy because America won't do anything to change their stupid as fuck gun laws. We're sad and mad this week, but come and learn a thing or two with us <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 26, 2022•24 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here . Or on Spotify here . Become a SYSCA supporter here !! Naturally this week there's one thing still on our minds - HARRY STYLES, so we give you a big debrief on the listening parties we hosted, and ALL our thoughts on the news album! We also chat about Netflix making layoffs, Ed Sheeran and Rihanna's new babies (not together), Love Island moving away from fast fashion and Taylor Swift becoming a doctor!! HUGE week this week! Ho...
May 25, 2022•30 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! A big episode of the show this week! We give you all the context and details you need on the latest mass shooting in America, discuss the symbolism behind McDonalds leaving Russia, North Korea's latest covid updates, and introduce you to the duck who ran a marathon. Tune in wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 19, 2022•38 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Pods here . Or on Spotify here . Become a SYSCA supporter here !! We're back and we're healthy! This week we talk about JLo's love for Ted Lasso (she's one of us), and the ethics of rap lyrics being used as evidence in court, before launching into the main topic of the day - WTF is the Illuminati??? We go into the history of the group, how it's become such a big thing in pop-culture (especially when it comes to celebrities) and whether it ac...
May 18, 2022•25 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! A super delirious Luce and Nick join you today to chat about Elon's latest moves, new leaders in Hong Kong & The Philippines, and Patron, a heroic Ukrainian dog. Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 12, 2022•23 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! Today we're explaining to you the incredibly important (and terrifying) situation in the US - the potential overturning of Roe V Wade and a backwards step for the country (and the right to choose). We explain what Roe V Wade is, what will happen if this draft decision goes through (or something similar) and how soon we could be seeing a US where it's incredibly hard to access safe abortions. We also chat about the 'pro-life' Spiderman, how Delta airlines a...
May 05, 2022•30 min
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here . Or on Spotify here . Become a SYSCA supporter here !! For this weeks episode of Culture Vulture we discuss the trial taking the internet by storm - Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard. We give a whole lot of context, explain why this trial is being filmed and broadcast, and go into the background of each person involved, to try and help explain how we got where we got today. We talk a lot about mental health, the complexities of abuse...
May 04, 2022•19 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! Luce and Squish are back, talking about the biggest news of the week - Elon Musk buying Twitter. They give all their hot takes before also covering an Egyptian TikToker's jail sentence & a plane that Red Bull failed to give wings (it crashed.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 28, 2022•30 min
Become a SYSCA Supporter here! Here's a re-upload from a 2020 poddy we did! On this week’s episode, Luce and Rubes we discuss Hollywood’s first families' rise to fame, why the show has come to an end after more than a decade and the legacy the Kardashians have left. And, of course, we run through the major scandals of each sister, chatting about everything from cultural appropriation, diet teas, cheating and a sprinkle of Harry Styles for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Apr 21, 2022•46 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! This week: An update on Boris Johnson's lockdown parties, how Ukraine is using AI to identify dead soldiers, a self-driving car tries to evade the police, and why the HELL is food so expensive these days? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 14, 2022•29 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! So Russia is committing war crimes, which means we should probably talk about the rules of war. What are they? What constitutes a war crime? What are the UN doing about it? How does the UN work? What is a veto power? All your questions answered with your usual dose of banter, in these weeks episode of The Shit Show! And Shout out to Luce's mic for making her sound like a robot at 1:45 minutes in :P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 07, 2022•34 min
Become a SYSCA supporter here !! Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts here . And on Spotify here . We get it - we're all sick of reading, thinking, and talking about the slap - so we don't dwell on it for long. Instead we take you through some of the WILD (and some of the downright racist) moments that have occurred in the many years that the Oscars have been running, and I promise you're going to be SHOCKED at some of them. (PS does anyone else remember John Travolta calling Idina Mende...
Apr 06, 2022•21 min
PLEASE BECOME A SYSCA SUPPORTER HERE ! Lynching becomes a federal hate crime (finally), Russia say they'll ease up on their attacks in a few cities (we'll believe it when we see it) Mackenzie Scott (formerly Bezos) has been busy donating a shit tonne of money, and yes, we briefly touch on... The Slap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 31, 2022•22 min
Become a SYSCA Supporter here xxx Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here . And on Spotify here . This week we discuss the two trends taking over our TikTok/ news feeds at the moment - 'That Girl' and 'Goblin Mode.' Why do we need to keep flattening ourselves and labelling ourselves? Are trends taking the place of religion? How closely is goblin mode tied to mental health? How close is 'That Girl' tied to perfectionism and unrealistic expectations? Is it all this dee...
Mar 30, 2022•21 min
A lot to cover this week! A 737 crashed in China, Ash Barty retired from tennis, Russians are downloading Wikipedia, European countries might have to publish their pay gaps, and Squish talks about... the Kardashians??? Tune in wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2022•30 min
Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts here . And Spotify here . When your reading this do you hear it? Or do you just read it?? Liv has an inner monologue and I don't - so we explain the differences in how we think, what the psychology is behind it, and what it means to have - or to not have - that inner speech. We also chat about Dua Lipa's Dual Lawsuits, and give a very quick update on Ye. Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Mar 23, 2022•16 min