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High Low Brow

Amanda Scriver and River Gilbert

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We’re carving out space in the airwaves for deep dives and thoughtful convos about our beloved pop culture that is often overlooked, laughed at, trashed, and brushed aside. Join us (and some of our internet pals!) for hot, juicy, maybe controversh opinions and a few rounds of games inspired by the stuff you watched when you were home sick with an anxiety-induced stomachache in your formative years.
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Who Killed Dr Bogle & Mrs Chandler? five-part podcast series explores one of the most baffling cold cases in the annals of crime. On New Year's morning, 1963, brilliant physicist Dr Gilbert Bogle and Mrs Margaret Chandler were found dead beside the picturesque Lane Cove River in Sydney, Australia. The police found no evidence to suggest how they had died and the bizarre manner the bodies were covered only added to the mystery. The police immediately suspected Margaret's husband, Geoffrey Cha ...
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Presenting The Story of London, a podcast dedicated to telling the history of London as a single narrative tale; from it’s birth until the present day. Each episode takes us along the tale of the most fascinating and vibrant city on Earth. The format is every episode is self-contained, while also continuing to the next part in the chronicle. It covers events as they happened, from the actions of the great and the good, down to those of the poor and marginalised. We try to be as historically ...
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we dive into the drama-filled world of "Too Hot to Handle." From a lackluster lineup of men, including the saxophone playing Charlie (from the UK) who the women seem to be obsessed with, to this season's unique twist with Bad Lana. We've got thoughts, feelings, and opinions on everything. Including ho…
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In the final years of the 13th Century, England was gripped in a crisis caused by a series of ongoing wars all around them; economically, socially, as well as militarily, the country was being pushed to its limits. And in this episode, which details a lot of what was going on around it, the City of London, and a former mayor of London, saw an oppor…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we celebrate the quirky genius of Julio Torres latest show, "Fantasmas" with its star-studded cast featuring Steve Buscemi, Aidy Bryant, Kim Petras, Princess Nokia, and Paul Dano. From designing clothes for toilets to a gerbil's gay club, the show's vignettes blend humor and heart in delightful ways while be…
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The Story of London returns with England slipping into a huge war with Scotland (and Wales, oh and France) and the circumstances behind this. In London we see the circumstances behind the rising of Charing Cross (and its sister Cheapside Cross) and the city continue under the Wardens, but we also have Vikings (no, honestly, they still around), 4 ye…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we dive into the legal drama involving Rachel or Rocky Leviss, Tom Sandoval, and Ariana Madix. We also cover the messy relationships between Tom and Rachel's lawyers, Tom's countersuit, and the public's collective outrage over Tom's countersuit. Plus, we ask why the hell was Tom and his current girlfr…
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London was without a mayor; a new regime of a City Warden ran the city, and the community tried to come to terms with what that meant. But while this was going on, while fairs were being held, and exotic animals were being shipped to the Tower of London and the stench from the rivers became bad… forces beyond everyones control were about to impact …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this week's episode as we dive into the whirlwind drama of Netflix's "Perfect Match" Season 2. Familiar faces like Harry Jousey and Dom are back, stirring up trouble and keeping us glued to the screen. We dissect Brighton's troubling behavior towards Dominique and the rollercoaster relationship between Micah and K…
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In 1280 London was carrying on, seemingly as it had always done; a thriving, bustling city by the banks of the Thames, with a Mayor who ran the city and a bridge across the river which was known across Europe. By 1285 BOTH these things were gone; the Story reaches five years where London’s fortunes took a dramatic turn, as terrible weather, a hosti…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we're diving head-first into our latest hyper-fixations. River explores the magic systems in anime gems like "Mushoku Tensei" and "I Reincarnated as the Seventh Son," while Ama reminisces about McDonald's retro dips and her latest Bravo obsession, "Southern Charm." But for the majority of this episode…
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The story of London returns to the onward rush of events as we cover the years 1275-1280- the oligarchs choices of mayors run the city without serious political opposition; the day to day difficulties of the growing city always there; there is redevelopment of some prime real estate; a war in Wales and the hiring of mercenaries… and something else.…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on this episode of High Low Brow as we dive into our love for "Abbott Elementary," praising Quinta Brunson's masterful blend of humor and heart. We also share how we've been finding solace in cozy movie nights with 90s classics like "The Crow," delving into its dark allure and lasting impact. Switching gears, we diss…
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After all the excitement of the recent events, we slow things down a little, as we examine the bylaws, rules and regulations that governed daily life in London. What WAS it like to live in London in the early reign of Edward I. An episode filled with rules about prostitutes, street cleaners, bad haircuts, grim advertisements, and gutters. So much a…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we're gushing over Charli XCX's brand new album "Brat" and talking about how Kendrick Lamar's incredible Pop Out — Ken & Friends show where he played 'Not Like Us' six times! Finally, we discuss our experience at the Ben Schwartz and Friends show in Niagara Falls, which featured Colton Dunn, Drew Tarv…
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A Chapter in two halves… firstly the story of the 8th Crusade, and how Edward I of England was to find himself in the Middle East; fighting off assassins, avoiding winter storms and furious at everyone seemingly all the damn time. But it’s also the story of one of THE biggest political arguments in London’s long history; two men claim to be mayor. …
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Send us a Text Message. During this week's episode, we'll give you an in-depth analysis of Bravo's "The Valley" and Peacock's "Love Island USA," breaking down all the drama, twists, and turns that kept us on the edge of our seats. Discover the impact of Jesse and Michelle’s emotional breakup, Brittany's journey into motherhood and its effect on her…
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As a special 100th episode, we cover the final years of Henry III’s reign; and witness an extraordinary few years for the city; in between deadly floods and churches collapsing, the City descends into a series of wars in the shadows- be it gangs of Londoner’s prowling the streets at night and murdering each other; secret inquisitions leading to mas…
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So, London had just been part of a huge rebellion against the King. And they had lost. The clampdown by the victorious royal forces continued, and London was systematically stripped of its ancient rights, privileges and positions. So how should London respond to this? Well… apparently? Stage ANOTHER rebellion it seems. A Chapter filled with politic…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the captivating depths of 'I Saw the TV Glow' in our latest episode! Join us as we delve into the surrealistic psychological drama directed by Jane Schoenbrun. With an impressive 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this film takes viewers on a mysterious journey exploring the profound bond between Maddie and Owen, center…
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After the battle of Lewes, the residents of London sang wild songs lampooning the supporters of the King and rejoicing in the victory of Simon De Montfort. But by the end of the next year… it was done. London had picked the wrong side and now, stripped of the position of mayor, and its sheriffs, and with the King ordering the most brutal clampdown …
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Send us a Text Message. Jump into the chaos of Vanderpump Rules Season 11 reunion with our latest episode! From Tom Sandoval's antics to Ariana's bold moves, we dissect every tear and tantrum. Join us as we navigate the divide between Team Sandoval and Team Ariana, while exploring the evolving storylines of James Kennedy and Lisa Vanderpump. Grab y…
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A bumper episode as finally all the things that have been building during the long reign of Henry III come to a head… a massive bank robbery; a terrifying moment for the Queen; a genuine pogrom; vigilante gangs wandering the streets of the city and tearing down whole buildings; and the armed forces of London finding itself in a field in Sussex… fac…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we delve into the 'digital guillotine' and the #Blockout2024 movement on TikTok. The movement urges users to block celebrities who stay silent on Palestine. We ponder how to balance entertainment with staying informed. We navigate the changing realms of culture and activism, examining differing perspectives on the…
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England slowly but with relentless inevitability, slipped into civil war… and London was dragged along with it. But while the actions of the powers that be made what was to come unavoidable, the City carried on as best it could; it was sometimes funny, sometimes proud, and sometimes fearful. And then, for reasons that will become clear, it found it…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back for another week! Strap in for our commentary on the apocalyptic twists and turns of the Fallout TV series currently airing on Prime. Having not played the games, we're watching it fresh without any judgments. We dive into the narratives spun around the Brotherhood of Steel and the enigmatic Ghoul, masterfully por…
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A country teetering on the verge of becoming a failed state… famine kills thousands and disease kills more; the economic is shrinking in the face of the pandemic; the king is away following wild dreams of foreign glory that could bankrupt the nation; powerful landowners move to seize power; everyone becomes convinced that a rash of poisonings are t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's podcast episode, we dive deep into the complex dynamics of friendships portrayed on Vanderpump Rules. From loyalty to betrayal and hypocrisy, we dissect the dramatic and strategic moves both on and off-screen by the cast and by fans. We also explore how cast actions and production influence made this season pa…
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London faced relentless attack upon it by the regime of Henry III- city officials would find themselves dragged into the courts again and again, as the King seemed determined to find any excuse- no matter how stupid, to extract money from it. But take this, foreign policy misadventures, a devastating famine that killed thousands, and a terrible flo…
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Send us a Text Message. For this week's episode, we're taking you to one of the best film festivals our city of Toronto offers: the Hot Docs Film Festival. We share some of our hits from the festival, including Disco's Revenge (directed by Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara), Union (directed by Brett Story and Stephen Maing), Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Pa…
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London and King Henry III were NOT getting on; and while the 7th Crusade was gloriously sailing towards disaster in Egypt, and the affairs of the nation carried on regardless, the city and the king would repeatedly clash as he provoked the place endlessly. And then? There was a huge fight in the beloved St Barts church. Who caused it, and why it le…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on this week's episode (with a small cameo from our dog Ocean), as we sift through the spectacle and substance of the new VPR spin-off, "The Valley". From the gaslighting chaos of Kristen Doute to Zack Wickham's hair - we'll leave no stone unturned. Then, we will welcome our first guest of the season: comedian and au…
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In October 1247 King Henry III led a grand procession from London to Westminster, carrying a sacred and holy relic the like of which London had never seen before. Its importance is overlooked because in the great scale of things- it didn’t amount to much in the long history of the city. But at the time? It captured a pivotal moment, as the King and…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back for our first full-length episode as we peel back the layers of reality TV's latest sensation, Vanderpump Villa. We scrutinize the show's evolution from the authentic drama of early Vanderpump Rules to the current, more orchestrated chaos. We share our hate of the Villa's villains, Marciano and Eric, and weigh the…
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We return to all things London with an in depth look at the events of the early part of the 1240’s; we have earthquakes, storms, prophecies, politics, factions, new buildings being built, old buildings being revamped, processions and a whale suddenly finds itself at London Bridge! It’s also an insight into one of confusing eras of London’s politica…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back! Join us as we drop this mini episode to share what we'll be up to for season four of High Low Brow. We're sharing some behind-the-scenes podcasting insights, including how we've been wrestling with editing software and trying not to lose our minds with social media. Hell, we even let Ocean (our beloved dog) crash…
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The Story takes a brief break from the regular narrative of events, with a look at two things that were impacting upon the city. The first was the ongoing crusades, and we look at the stories of the 5th and 6th Crusades along with the ‘Barons Crusade’ as this will become increasingly important later on, and then examine the perilous economic situat…
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The story continues with an insight to six years in the cities history; we have a minor but important confrontation between the bishop of London and a bunch of French moneylenders; two royal weddings (both of which were scandalous for differing reasons), ongoing political tensions, wild street parties, drought, ambitious civil engineering and more.…
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Crime has always been a feature of urban life; but during this era a series of criminal cases are reported… which highlight a growing conflict between the authorities of London and the crown. But arguments about jurisdiction and authority soon obscure deeper debates and passions in the city. An episode that brings to life the alien nature of justic…
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We kick off Book 4 with the story of a man executed for supposedly having a fight over a wrestling match… but his death could well have been the result of the chaotic aftermath of the recent Civil War. An episode about why Westminster started growing, a massive expansion of the Tower of London, the arrival of new orders of monks to London, and how …
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The wild, violent and crazy few years were coming to a close… London stood defiant; most of the country was within the regime of it’s French Prince, and their enemy was a 9 year old boy. And yet, somehow Henry III secured the English throne and London’s part in this great usurpation attempt is forgotten about. Why? Well, in this final episode of th…
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The Magna Carta had left London virtually independent as a city, beholden only unto the Committee of 25 signatories of the document. But the game was not over yet, and the political skill of King John soon drove London into taking its boldest move ever… inviting a French Prince to cross the sea and come take the throne of England. As the nation des…
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May 17th, 1215: the day London was taken by an armed force for the first time. This being said, powerful forces within London helped them do this, and the city was to not just be under military occupation. The Mayor of the city was staging a putsch, and by his acts, not only was the city to see a score of arrests as political opponents were rounded…
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The story begins to examine the crucial role London was to play in the political saga that led to the Magna Carta, as King John goes from being on the verge of glory, to being cast down into the pits of weakened despair. Who was the new faction who seemed to be in charge of the city, and what was their relationship to the Barons? And how did London…
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We return to a London in the middle of a wild few years… the Great Fire of Southwark; the destruction of Baynard’s Castle; a plot to kill King John; an invasion by the French; three crusades and the death of the cities first Mayor, all conspire to make London in these few years, a very intense place to be.…
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The story takes a moment to reflect… there has been a lot going on over the last few years, but for all the events happening elsewhere, what can we work out was going on ‘behind the scenes’ in London itself? How did economic and societal factors drive London politics; and were the actions of the oligarchs of the city driven by greed… or survival? A…
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A very special episode of the Story, as we examine the circumstances around one of London’s most overlooked but important characters; William FitzOsbert aka William Longbeard, who man who appears to have briefly almost took over the city and defied the highest powers in the land… so who was he? And what did he do? And why does his tale complete the…
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The story of the First Mayor of London continues as we cover 4 intense years of English political history; the King’s Crusade rages across the Holy Land; the King of France seeks to destroy the Angevin Empire; Prince John is endlessly trying to take the throne, and the Mayor of London is to find the city called upon to do a most ancient duty… and i…
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Send us a Text Message. If you've accidentally stumbled upon us and this episode, welcome. But if you're re-joining us, we're on the final episode of rewatch of S1 of the Showtime original series, Gigolos. We're talking about our favourite moments, reminding ourselves to cancel the Paramount Plus subscription once this episode goes live, and asking…
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The story finally reaches the pivotal moment in London’s history; the arrival of the first mayor. But what exactly WAS a mayor in this era? Where had this idea come from? How did this new post in the city come about? And above all, just WHO was this first mayor and what was his remarkable background? A detailed look at this most remarkable of circu…
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