Best Crypto Gossip Podcasts (2024)

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The Pop Culture summer wrap-up 26:00

27d ago26:00

26:00

For our final episode of the season, Chanté sits down with podcasters Rose Frimpong and Temi Oladimeji to chat through a summer of music feuds, dramatic TV and oversharing on TikTokBy The Guardian

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The OC star Ben McKenzie on how crypto took over Hollywood 26:19

12d ago26:19

26:19

What’s the deal with celebrities promoting cryptocurrencies? This week, Chanté chats to actor and crypto-skeptic Ben McKenzie, star of The OC and Gotham, about how cryptocurrencies infiltrated Hollywood and his transition from actor to investigative journalistBy The Guardian

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Can Strictly survive its biggest scandal? 25:17

1M ago25:17

25:17

This week, Chanté sits down with pop culture writer and Strictly Come Dancing fan Michael Hogan to discuss the latest Strictly scandal and why the show is such a big deal in the UKBy The Guardian

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Writer-director Rapman on creating Netflix’s global smash hit Supacell 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

This week, Chanté Joseph meets Rapman, the writer and director of Supacell, one of the most watched shows on Netflix, to discuss what it takes to make a hit series, how he’s redefining the superhero genre and what he plans to do nextBy The Guardian

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The ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl and the making of TikTok stars 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

Hailey Welch, AKA the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl, is everywhere after her viral street interview. Chanté Joseph talks to the journalists Alaina Demopoulos and Cat Zhang about Welch’s overnight celebrity, the proliferation of street interviews on the platform and what this means for ‘virality’ in 2024By The Guardian

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The summer of green music festivals 28:10

2M ago28:10

28:10

It’s festival season! But are festivals any good for the environment? This week Chanté chats to Lewis Jamieson of Music Declares Emergency and the Grammy-nominated House DJ Jayda G about how festivals can become more sustainable and why the music industry can be an important voice in the fight for climate justice. Jayda G’s documentary Blue Carbon …

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Are we experiencing Gamergate 2.0? 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

Ten years ago, misogyny in gaming reached new heights with Gamergate - an online harassment campaign and a right-wing backlash against female journalists and developers in the gaming industry. A decade later, Chanté Joseph talks to the Guardian’s video game editor Keza McDonald and Ash Parrish, a video game reporter for The Verge about what’s chang…

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Are we in a new era of queer female pop? 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

With Billie Eilish’s Lunch in the charts and queer female artists winning big at this year’s Grammy awards, Chanté Joseph speaks to the queer music writers Charis McGowan and Sean B O’Neill about the trend for authentic and sexually explicit queer female pop music, and how we got hereBy The Guardian

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Love Island and looksmaxxing: how are male beauty standards changing? 23:21

3M ago23:21

23:21

As Love Island returns, Chanté Joseph speaks to former contestant Nas Majeed and Guardian writer Simon Usborne, about the increasing pressure to achieve the perfect male bodyBy The Guardian

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Taylor Swift: cultural icon or turbo-capitalist? 23:38

3M ago23:38

23:38

As Swift’s economy-shifting Eras tour comes to the UK, Chanté speaks to journalist and fan (but not ‘Swiftie’) Elle Hunt about the singer’s journey from country star to billionaire and asks whether her world domination is good for the music industryBy The Guardian

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Matthew Perry death, and Britney’s memoir – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 31:22

10M ago31:22

31:22

Following the shocking news of Matthew Perry’s death, Chanté speaks to the Guardian’s Zoe Williams about how he captured the spirit of a generation. Plus, music journalist Alim Kheraj on Britney Spears’s memoir.By The Guardian

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Black History Month with DJ Target and Henrie Kwushue – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 26:19

11M ago26:19

26:19

DJ Target joins Chanté to talk about his career in grime and the new series of The Rap Game UK on BBC3. Plus Kiss FM’s Henrie Kwushue’s iconic black British pop culture momentsBy The Guardian

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When celebs get political – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 25:07

11M ago25:07

25:07

Over the past week celebrities have been showing support for those suffering on both sides of the conflict. But do we want stars to speak out on complex political issues, and if so how can they do it authentically?By The Guardian

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Big Brother, the OG reality show – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 22:55

11M ago22:55

22:55

Oh brother! The seminal reality programme is back on our screens for a 20th series. What made it so popular and how has it influenced British TV and pop culture since its debut in 2000? Chanté speaks to former task producer Daniel NettletonBy The Guardian

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Beyoncé on the big screen and Mahalia – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 30:09

11M ago30:09

30:09

Beyoncé has announced the film of her Renaissance tour will hit cinemas soon, following hot on the heels of Taylor Swift’s Eras movie. Is this all about making money? Plus, Chanté speaks to multi-award-winning R&B singer Mahalia ahead of her UK tourBy The Guardian

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Franchesca Ramsey on the WGA and Hollywood strikes – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 25:49

12M ago25:49

25:49

Actress and writer Franchesca Ramsey joins Chanté this week to talk about the deal the Writer’s Guild of America has struck with Hollywood studios and what life has really been like on the picket lineBy The Guardian

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Russell Brand and the noughties culture – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 24:40

12M ago24:40

24:40

Russell Brand faces allegations of sexual assault, rape and emotional abuse by four women, which he denies. This week Chanté looks back at the noughties and asks why the culture around comedy and women was so different back thenBy The Guardian

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Naomi Campbell, PLT and fast fashion – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph podcast 19:45

12M ago19:45

19:45

It’s Fashion Week season. After animal rights protests on the Coach runway and Naomi Campbell’s controversial collaboration with fast fashion giant PrettyLittleThing, does sustainability have a future in fashion?By The Guardian

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Come see me live at the London Podcast Festival – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 0:44

12M ago0:44

0:44

Chanté will be joined by the matchmaking expert, author, entrepreneur and television host, Paul C Brunson (Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating). Together they will go behind the scenes to discuss the dynamics of TV dating, the key to a successful relationship and how pop culture plays a significant role in our love lives – whether we wan…

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Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph is back! 0:29

1y ago0:29

0:29

If it’s got you talking, Chanté’s got it covered. We’ll be going beyond the gossip with smart takes on the latest pop and internet culture. Catch Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph every Thursday from 14 SeptemberBy The Guardian

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Shon Faye on Elliot Page & trans in pop culture – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 32:11

1y ago32:11

32:11

The writer and presenter talks to Chanté about her Q&A with Elliot Page and how trans people have been represented in pop cultureBy The Guardian

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Windrush at 75: How Caribbean culture dominated British music – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 27:18

1y ago27:18

27:18

Today, Britain celebrates Windrush Day. Chanté speaks to music journalist Lloyd Bradley, ‘Queen of Lover’s Rock’ Sandra Cross and grime MC D Double E about the influence of Caribbean culture on British musicBy The Guardian

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Black Mirror is back. Why is it so creepily good? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 29:40

1y ago29:40

29:40

As the sixth series starts, we ask what makes science fiction so popular and are we still looking to the far future for our dystopia?By The Guardian

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Match-making on reality TV: does it work? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 24:48

1+ y ago24:48

24:48

This week Chanté talks to Paul C Brunson from Married at First Sight UK about what goes into pairing couples and he spills the tea on the forthcoming seriesBy The Guardian

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Will party holidays live forever? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

26:55

This week Chanté reflects on the history of party holidays. As she gears up to go to Days Like This in Malta, she talks to Ant and MK who created DLT. And she chats to DJ S, founder of legendary garage night Pure Silk, about taking over Ayia Napa in the mid-1990sBy The Guardian

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Martha Stewart on Sports Illustrated: a win for women? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 24:45

1+ y ago24:45

24:45

Eighty-one-year-old Martha Stewart has made history by becoming the oldest woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. Chanté talks to model Nicola Griffin, who appeared in Sports Illustrated in her 50s, and speaks with journalist Poorna Bell about the different expectations for older women of colour.…

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Why are influencers taking feuds to the boxing ring? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

27:05

Social media influencers and YouTubers including KSI and Jake and Logan Paul are making millions by taking their internet feuds into the boxing ring. How did the world of boxing become the arena for social media beef?By The Guardian

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Why are so many publications in trouble? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

27:05

Gal-dem, Buzzfeed News and Vice have all hit financial trouble and are either shutting down or close to it. Chanté talks to the Guardian’s media editor Jim Waterson and Gal-dem’s former politics editor Moya Lothian-McLean about where it is all going wrong.By The Guardian

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Is the US better at TV chat than Britain? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 27:50

1+ y ago27:50

27:50

As the US pays tribute to Jerry Springer and the internet continues to delight in Drew Barrymore’s confessionals, Chanté talks to Trisha Goddard about the art of a good conversation. And she talks to journalist Michael Hogan about why the British struggle with late-night chatshowsBy The Guardian

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Are queer characters finally getting the spotlight? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 27:00

1+ y ago27:00

27:00

Dr Who has announced drag queen Jinkx Monsoon as the next villain on the show. Is it problematic that they are cast as a villain or is this an iconic moment for the queer community?By The Guardian

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Why are big gigs so expensive now? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 25:12

1+ y ago25:12

25:12

Music fans are battling long queues, technical issues and huge prices in order to see their favourite artists perform. Why has it become such a struggle? Chanté speaks to the Guardian’s deputy music editor Laura Snapes and Emma Reid from Outlier ArtistsBy The Guardian

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Will AI ruin music as we know it? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

29:44

From David Guetta using an AI Eminem in a set, to an entire AI-generated Kanye West verse going viral. Is artificial intelligence making music better or is the industry under threat?By The Guardian

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Why has gaming taken over? – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 28:10

1+ y ago28:10

28:10

You don’t need to look far to see that gaming is everywhere with film versions of Tetris, Super Mario Bros and Dungeons & Dragons in cinemas this week. Chanté talks to Rhianna Pratchett, video game writer on Tomb Raider, Timi and Joey from The Nerd Council podcast and the Guardian’s video games editor Keza MacDonald about why it is dominating…

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EP. 79 | We lost control! 24:30

1+ y ago24:30

24:30

My nephews,Artificial intelligence isn’t a new thing in our world, but it definitely has grown immensely over the past 12 months. The advancements in the field, have been so staggering that the leaders from a lot of tech companies have signed a petition to stop its development for at least 6 months! Let’s talk about why!…

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EP. 78 | The US is in a crisis! 53:34

1+ y ago53:34

53:34

My Nephews,Most people think that unless the stock market is doing new lows, the economy must be doing great! Well, that couldn’t be further away from the truth. All we need to do is a look around and see how the US already is in a big crisis.By Sergio Chavez

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Succession: why do we love watching the super-rich? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

26:51

The fourth and final season of Succession has arrived. Buckle up for more luxury yachts, holiday homes, helicopters and Machiavellian storylines. But why does Succession make us want to watch the lives of the super-rich? Chanté talks to writer Michael Hogan, and Mickey Down the co-creator of the TV series Industry…

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Can pop culture do ADHD? (Spoiler: no) – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 28:45

1+ y ago28:45

28:45

This week Chanté looks at whether pop culture can get the portrayal of neurodiversity right – from Bart in The Simpsons to Phil Dunphy in Modern Family. And why people self-diagnosing on TikTok can be problematicBy The Guardian

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EP. 77 | They got me! 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

23:43

Nephews!One of the most important things around the geopolitics: China and Russia officially called for an end to the 100 year regime the US has had over the world. Why is this important? lets talk about it.By Sergio Chavez

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Are we over the Oscars? Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 27:06

1+ y ago27:06

27:06

Awards season reached its climax with the Oscars this week. Despite being the biggest event in Hollywood, are viewers really that bothered any more? Chanté speaks to Michael Schulman, author of Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat and TearsBy The Guardian

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EP. 76 | Banks start collapsing. Is this the 'recession trigger'? 27:21

1+ y ago27:21

27:21

All I know is I'm too old for this shirt!By Sergio Chavez

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EP. 75 | USA isn't #1 anymore! We need to face it. 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

38:23

I live and love the United States... I hate the people in charge and the way they milk their citizens.By Sergio Chavez

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Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph is back! 0:47

1+ y ago0:47

0:47

Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph is back for series 2 with more deep dives into the week’s biggest stories in popular culture. Join her every Thursday from 16 MarchBy The Guardian

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EP. 74 | Europe avoided the recession! 18:58

1+ y ago18:58

18:58

My G’s,Europe, just a few months ago, was on the edge of collapsing into a recession, but now all major banks around the world have told us that Europa has officially avoided/escaped this recession! Are they for real? Let’s chat!By Sergio Chavez

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EP. 73 | The Fed over did , NO SOFT LANDING! 15:14

1+ y ago15:14

15:14

My G's,Everyone is waiting for the Fed to do what they said, which is to achieve a soft landing for our economy, but today I wanna share with you all why I don't think it's possible anymore.By Sergio Chavez

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EP. 72 | Artificial Intelligence and its risks! The great DEFLATION! 16:23

1+ y ago16:23

16:23

My G's!AI is changing the world fast, but the changes that are coming from it in the near future are going to absolutely change the way our economy works!By Sergio Chavez

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EP. 71 | Banks are gonna take your money! 15:59

1+ y ago15:59

15:59

My G's!We started this 2023 with hot markets! People seem to think the worse is over, now that China is re opening, the bug seems to be a thing of the past, and inflation is coming down! BUT REALLY?By Sergio Chavez

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There’s something about … astrology – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph 25:33

1+ y ago25:33

25:33

As we enter 2023, astrological predictions for the year have already started to appear on social media. But it’s not only TikTokers who love astrology. Chanté talks to Clara Amfo, host of Written in the Stars, a reality TV dating show that matches people based on their natal chartsBy The Guardian

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EP. 70 | Andrew Tate… 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

27:26

https://mezcalaleronusa.com/use code: REYES for a 15% discount!My G’s!We always need to be aware of our emotions and how people use them against us or even to manipulate our minds. Today I wanna talk about Andrew Tate’s story and why I think this is a very dangerous thing.By Sergio Chavez

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EP. 69 | China’s new currency Vs the Dollar! 33:15

1+ y ago33:15

33:15

https://mezcalaleronusa.com/use code: REYES for a 15% discount! My G’s,2022 was a year full of lessons for all investor around the world. But is this 2023 gonna be the same? Or are we expecting something different? Let’s talk about it!By Sergio Chavez

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EP. 68 | Another Pandemic!? China re opens! 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

18:04

Use code "POSADA" to get your 15% off my Mezcal!USA: https://mezcalaleronusa.com/Mexico: https://www.mezcalaleron.com/My G’s,One of the most important things on the financial markets is happening: China is opening back their doors within their own country, but also beyond the boarders. China is re opening to the world. Let’s talk about what it mean…

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