Best Pop Vulture Podcasts (2024)

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13: NICKI MINAJ EXPOSED THE TRUTH ABOUT JAY Z! 11:00

2h ago11:00

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Send us a text NICKI MINAJ EXPOSES THE TRUTH ABOUT JAY-Z! | Shocking Revelations In this explosive episode, Nicki Minaj drops major bombshells about Jay-Z! From behind-the-scenes drama to unheard stories from the industry, Nicki gives us a rare glimpse into the truth behind the music mogul. What does this mean for their relationship? Is this the be…

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11: Nico Iamaleava the Best QB in College Football? Travis Hunter Dominate Both Sides In The NFL? 15:29

9h ago15:29

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Send us a text Is Nico Iamaleava the best quarterback in college football? Can Travis Hunter dominate both sides of the ball in the NFL?** In this video, we break down Nico Iamaleava's rise to prominence as one of the top quarterbacks in college football. Is he truly the best, or is the hype just beginning? We also dive into the fascinating potenti…

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Episode 9: Chris Brown vs. Michael Jackson: Who's the True King of Pop? 41:39

6d ago41:39

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in the music world: Chris Brown vs. Michael Jackson. We compare their impact on music, dance, and pop culture, examining their most iconic performances, chart-topping hits, and influence on future generations of artists. Who truly deserves the title of "King of Pop"? T…

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Episode 8: |Rico| IS THE CURRENT STATE OF HIP-HOP RUINED BY CULTURE VULTURES? Big Artist vs Small Artist 30:45

7d ago30:45

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Send us a text In Episode 8 of "Gaslight & Chill," we dive deep into one of the most heated debates in the hip-hop world today: Are culture vultures ruining the game? 🎤 We break down how the influence of big artists and industry giants might be overshadowing the raw talent of smaller, independent artists. Are they gatekeeping the culture, or is the…

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Episode 7:|B Lo| Latto Is The Best Female Rapper Out Right Now| Did Drake Diss J Cole On 100 Gigs? 42:58

7d ago42:58

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Send us a text -In this episode of *Gaslight & Chill*, we dive deep into the current state of rap. We discuss why Latto is making waves and proving herself as the best female rapper in the game right now. Plus, we analyze Drake’s new track "100 Gigs" and debate whether there's a subliminal diss aimed at J. Cole. Join the conversation and let us kno…

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The Modern History of Taylor Swift (Part 2) 26:56

7M ago26:56

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Coming back to you with part two of our Taylor Swift two part series! And as a bonus, you get Liv content!!!! In part two of our two-part series on Taylor Swift, Luce and Liv discuss why Taylor Swift has chosen to re-record her masters. What went down with Scooter Braun? Does she own the music and just not the final song? Why should we only be list…

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The Modern History of Taylor Swift (Part 1) 1:02:56

7M ago1:02:56

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Seems like a fitting time to re-upload our Taylor Swift two part series right??? In part one of our two-part series on Taylor Swift, Luce and Liv relive Taylor Swift as we’ve always known her. Era by era, we discuss the music, the look, and the people who inspired (sometimes in a good way, sometimes... not) Taylor Swift to become the superstar we’r…

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Books As Fast Fashion & Competitive Reading 39:37

8M ago39:37

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This week on the podcast - why the hell did no one tells us that Mean Girls was a MUSICAL??? Also our obsession with Renee Rapp and the next generation of celebrities. And then the bones of the episode - how BookTok is turning books into fast fashion and reading into a competition! Preorder our book 'Make It Make Sense' Luce's newsletter on hobbies…

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Girls growing up, women growing down 47:12

8M ago47:12

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This week on the show: Ariana Grande's new single, Margot Robbie giving people 'a break' from her, Gypsy Rose Blanchard becoming 2024' 'It Girl' and why 12-year-olds are spending hundreds of dollars in Sephora. This podcast was brought to you by Neon, our fave NZ streaming service! Sign up and get a free 7-day trial at neontv.co.nz!! Preorder our b…

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SYSCA Book Club: I'm a Fan 15:30

8M ago15:30

15:30

For our gorgeous Culture Vulture listeners, we have a wee snippet of our Shit You Should Read About (SYSRA) December book club podcast! Last month Luce and Bel sat down to talk about Sheena Patel's book 'I'm a Fan' !!!! If you want access to the full podcast episodes, author interviews, Book Club group chats and weekly prompts we've got a 10% disco…

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Ozempic, Explained 46:52

8M ago46:52

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Meri Kirihimete to our wonderful podcast listeners! Luce and Bel are taking a well-deserved break but will see you back on the 18th of Jan! In the meantime, enjoy some of our favourite episodes of 2023! In this episode Luce and & Laura introduce Shit You Should Cook About, before launching into a huge and personal chat about the rise in the new "mi…

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Lewis Capaldi & The Danger Of The 'Tortured Artist' 46:17

9M ago46:17

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Meri Kirihimete to our wonderful podcast listeners! Luce and Bel are taking a well-deserved break but will see you back on the 18th of Jan! In the meantime, enjoy some of our favourite episodes of 2023! This week we discuss something very near and dear to our hearts - the dangers of the tortured artists trope and why we shouldn't expect artists to …

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SYSCA Book Club: An interview with Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros 30:29

9M ago30:29

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Earlier this week we released our exclusive interview with Rebecca Yarros to our SYSCA Book Club subscribers ... BUT we know how OBSESSED with Fourth Wing you all are so we wanted to share it with our Culture Vulture listeners too! Bel sat down with Rebecca for her very last interview of the year and it did NOT disappoint. She chatted about her INS…

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Your Year in Pop Culture, Wrapped 37:46

9M ago37:46

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For our final episode of Culture Vulture of the year, we are giving out awards for our fave pop culture moments of the year! From the biggest moments, to the trends we loved (and hated the most), the breakups, the new couple debuts, and the biggest winners and losers in pop culture this year - you won't want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Billie Eilish vs Variety, Taylor Swift vs Deuxmoi, Em Rata vs… Body Positivity? 44:00

9M ago44:00

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This week on the podcast: • Variety “outing” Billie Eilish • Taylor Swift and her publicist going head to head with Deuxmoi • People are calling Em Rata fatphobic for her recent photoshoot • What’s up with all these gift guides? All this & more in the week's Culture Vulture ep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matt Rife, Jason Nash, & Autotuned TikTokers 48:57

10M ago48:57

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A very influencer-y episode for you today! From Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury, to Jason Nash begging for money ok TikTok, to autotuned musicians, to... Matt Rife. Preorder our book Make It Make Sense here!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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POV: We Let Women Have Interests 56:13

10M ago56:13

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This week we chat about Taylor Swift postponing her shows in Rio, Dylan Mulvaney being named Woman of the Year before diving into Jacob Elordi's latest comments about The Kissing Booth and why we can't let women just have interests!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emma Chamberlain and the 'What About Me' Effect 41:41

10M ago41:41

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This week Luce is joined by Kate Lindsay from Embedded to talk about Emma Chamberlain, what happens when we grow out of our favourite creator, how she (oddly) reminds us of Zoella. Sign up to Embedded here, read Kate's piece on TJ Mack here, and pre-order our book Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SYSCA Book Club: Watching Women and Girls Recap & an Interview with Danielle Pender 14:50

10M ago14:50

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For our gorgeous Culture Vulture listeners, we have a wee snippet of our Shit You Should Read About (SYSRA) book club podcast! This month Luce and Bel sat down to talk about Danielle Pender's book 'Watching Women and Girls' !!!! If you want access to the full podcast episodes, author interviews, Book Club group chats and weekly prompts we've got a …

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What's A Celebrity’s Role In A Crisis? 47:40

10M ago47:40

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This week we chat about The Beatles “final”‘release and how AI made it happen, Kourtney Kardashian’s new baby, and The Bear coming back to our screens, before trying to figure out what we expect from celebrities during a crisis, and what that means for the world. For trusted information on Israel & Palestine and how we can help visit here, and to p…

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What It Means To Mourn A Celebrity 44:17

11M ago44:17

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Preorder our book Make It Make Sense here!!! Luce and Bel are on the mic this week to talk about Taylor Swift's re-release of 1989 (and all the Haylor tea), Charli D'Amelio cosplaying as a Walmart worker, North West's Halloween tribute to Kanye, and the tragic passing of Matthew Perry. How do we mourn a celebrity? Should we feel strange for doing s…

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We Will Never Recover From What Justin Did to Britney or: the End of 'Into It' 36:10

11M ago36:10

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In our final game of "Into It/Not Into It," comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman, hosts of the Couples Therapy podcast, put their marriage on the line... for the sake of culture. Sam asks if they're into Michelle Williams' narration of the Britney Spears memoir The Woman in Me (thus completing our Holy Trinity run of Britney-themed episodes…

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Britney, Jada & Reaching Peak Celebrity Memoir 48:44

11M ago48:44

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Preorder our book Make It Make Sense here!! This week Luce and Bel talk about the two biggest books on the block this week - Jada Pinkett Smith's memoir 'Worthy' and Britney Spears' memoir 'The Woman In Me.' Then, we chat about whether we've reached 'peak' celebrity memoir yet and tell you what's on our radar this week! Links, links, LINKS: The Vox…

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Britney Was Always Trying to Tell Us Who She Was 34:35

11M ago34:35

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Britney Spears' memoir The Woman in Me is out today. But we're taking this moment instead to revisit the songs we never stopped listening to — and what she was trying to tell us all along, through the music. Sam talks with writer and critic Maura Johnston about what Britney gave to her body of work, and how her voice and sound — augmented, auto-tun…

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What Britney Reveals, and What George Clooney Wants Resolved 29:01

11M ago29:01

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Britney Spears’ memoir comes out next week, but details are already emerging. From snake-handling to Justin Timberlake (redundant?), Sam is processing it all with Into It’s BFF, comic and writer Jay Jurden. Speaking of problems, the actors still have one: their strike keeps going, and now George Clooney and Tyler Perry are putting on pressure to re…

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We Can All Do Hard Things 31:50

11M ago31:50

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Preorder our book Make It Make Sense here!! A Luce and London Laura IRL special!!! This week we chat about: Starting new things - like university or moving to a new country Stanley Tucci lite joins us to talk about Formula 1 More chat about our book (of course) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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It’s Not Just Scorsese. Why Are Movies So Long? 28:13

11M ago28:13

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Long movies have often been associated with prestige, so it makes sense that Killers of the Flower Moon is three hours and 26 minutes. But Avengers: End Game clocking in at more than three hours? Come on. Vanity Fair’s Natalie Jarvey and Sam talk through all the factors skewing movies longer, from bidding wars between streamers that give directors …

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Jada & Will Deserve an Oscar for Their Marriage Performance 32:44

11M ago32:44

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News came out this week that Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have actually been separated since 2016... and we have so many questions. Did Will ruin his career for a roommate? What was the Red Table Talk for? Who is this family's live-in producer? Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast, and Chelsea Devantez, writer, comedian, and host of Glamor…

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The Many Ways of Viewing Tube Girl 28:05

11M ago28:05

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Pre-order our book Make It Make Sense here! This week on Culture Vulture Olivia Wilde shared a tweet saying "I wish Taylor Swift would date a climate scientist" and the world forgot how to critically think Doja Cat wore a t-shirt with the face of an alt-right dude on it and is just... taking the trolling a bit too far now Robin Williams' daughter Z…

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Why Are Celebrities So Bad at PR? 47:51

11M ago47:51

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Whether you’ve filmed your awkward apology video from the comfort of your own kitchen or a corner of your palatial backyard, you can bet Molly McPherson, aka “PR Lady,” will be analyzing it on TikTok. She brings her PR industry bona fides to the world of celebrity scandals, and there’s been a lot for her to talk about lately. She and Sam discuss Li…

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SYSCA Book Club: The Cost of Living 15:55

11M ago15:55

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For our gorgeous Culture Vulture listeners, we have a wee snippet of our Shit You Should Read About (SYSRA) book club podcast! This month Luce and Bel sat down to talk about Deborah Levy's book 'The Cost of Living' and what it costs to be a woman in 2023!!!! If you want to join our book club and have access to our group chats and weekly prompts we'…

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Are Bed Bugs and Katy Perry Out for Blood? 33:09

11M ago33:09

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Bed bugs in Paris? Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom entangled in yet another real estate lawsuit? U2 at The Sphere? Sam wraps up the week in culture with comedians Dylan Adler and Sam Oh. Also, we're bringing back our culturegeist segment at the end of the month. Do you have a thing in the culture that's been haunting you? Tell us about it. Record a sh…

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The Year Of The Celebrity Breakup 47:25

11M ago47:25

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In this week's episode of Culture Vulture: Someone has been charged with the murder of Tupac Kim and Kourtney Kardashian's feud continues Brie Larson has been called to... dance? All the celebrity breakups so far this year Laura's Links: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reasons-for-divorce-2023_uk_63aea33ae4b0ae9de1b61117 https://www.vulture.…

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SO WE'RE WRITING A BOOK 23:02

11M ago23:02

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Introducing to you our book ✿MAKE IT MAKE SENSE✿ Make It Make Sense is a mix of cultural analysis, anecdotes, personal essays and poems, interplayed like a conversation between friends - because that’s what they are. You should be able to pick it up, read something that will make you laugh or cry or punch you in the gut, and then put it down until …

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Tech Bros Laid the Foundation, But Women Built Social Media 38:34

11M ago38:34

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The story of social media has usually been told from the perspective of tech bros, set to a soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz argues in her new book, Extremely Online, that the real protagonists of the story are actually the users, who figured out what these platforms were best at before the people…

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The Writers' Strike Is Over; What Does Hollywood Do Now? 39:19

12M ago39:19

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After a contentious five months, the writers' strike is officially over. What does that actually mean for the writers themselves, the studios, and the future of TV and film? Sam digs into the aftermath with Vulture editor Josef Adalian and TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk, including the wins for the WGA and the smaller post-Peak TV market its members …

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Taylor Swift & Sophie Turner are officially out of their 'Joe' eras 29:24

12M ago29:24

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A solo pod this week while London Laura gets her voice back!! This week is a bumper 'should we care' about all the important stories of the past few weeks. From Taylor Swift being in her jock era, to Sophie Turner being out of her Joe era, to Russel Brand being the worst, listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Hip-Hop Is 50 and It’s Having a Midlife Crisis 45:54

12M ago45:54

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So much of the coverage of hip-hop’s 50th birthday has been fawning. Congratulatory. Devoid of meaningful critique. All that despite the fact that the art form has been soaked through with misogyny and homophobia from day one. So how do you celebrate hip-hop’s accomplishments while asking it to do better? Sam talks to journalist Kiana Fitzgerald, a…

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Hasan Minhaj’s Broken Truths, and Taylor Swift’s Broken Google 40:14

12M ago40:14

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Comedian Hasan Minhaj admitted to making up biographical stories involving racism and Islamophobia in his standup specials. Sam asks our BFF, comedian Jay Jurden, what the line is between comedic embellishment and lying, and how the revelations will affect other marginalized performers. Also this week, will one more teacup ride stem Disney’s stream…

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How to Game the Billboard Hot 100 40:07

12M ago40:07

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Is it just us or has the Billboard Hot 100 felt... weird this year? It's the same chart that's seen Doja Cat's "Paint the Town Red" hit No. 1 — the first rap song to rise to the top spot in more than a year — as well as Oliver Anthony Music's controversial "Rich Men North of Richmond" and a remix of an old song by The Weeknd. Is the Billboard Hot 1…

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The Backlash to Drew Barrymore 34:10

12M ago34:10

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This week, Drew Barrymore announced her daytime TV talk show would return despite the ongoing Hollywood strikes. That prompted a public outcry and a rescinded invitation to host the National Book Awards. Drew seems to be getting the most flack, but she isn't the only TV host coming back this fall. Sam checks in with Vox's Alex Abad-Santos and Rebec…

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Is Rotten Tomatoes… Rotten? 29:55

1y ago29:55

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Rotten Tomatoes is the place you go when you want to figure out whether or not to see a movie. It aggregates reviews on its “Tomatometer” and tells you whether a film is “fresh” or “rotten.” But its math formula sucks, and it’s easily manipulated. New York Magazine’s Lane Brown did a deep investigation into how Rotten Tomatoes works and tells Sam a…

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Olivia Rodrigo and the Year of the Girl 42:50

1y ago42:50

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As Olivia Rodrigo releases Guts, we take stock of the singer-songwriter who seemed to come out of nowhere, fully realized as an artist, back in 2021. How did Olivia surprise us so much before, and can she repeat her success a second time? Sam chats with Lindsay Zoladz, pop music critic at The New York Times, about the dualities of Olivia Rodrigo: S…

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Long Live the Celebrity Digital Footprint 41:27

1y ago41:27

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This week on Culture Vulture: Our takes on Olivia Rodrigo's Guardian interview The Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorce Ruby Franke is being charged & the end of family vlogging Timothee Chalamet & Kylie Jenner Hozier being handsome Squidward And all our other fave celebrity digital footprint moments NZ Followers: WIN a vinyl of Olivia's Rodrigo alb…

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The Real Bad Behavior Behind Reality TV 32:15

1y ago32:15

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Allegations and complaints about working conditions, fair pay, and even covering up acts of sexual violence could force a reality TV reckoning. OG Housewife Bethenny Frankel is calling on her fellow colleagues to unionize, and last month NBCUniversal — home to such reality heavy hitters as The Real Housewives empire, and Vanderpump Rules — was sent…

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Here’s What’s Worth Watching This Fall 39:43

1y ago39:43

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Yes, the writers’ and actors’ strikes mean a lot of reality on TV and delayed releases for movies this fall. But there are some standouts. Sam talks with Vulture’s Jen Chaney and Chris Lee and learns that with shows like Lessons In Chemistry, starring Brie Larson, and films like May December, starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman, you could w…

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From Girlboss to Goblin: Women's Constant Reinvention 37:18

1y ago37:18

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On today's episode of Culture Vulture: What's going on in the Cyrus family Is Fyre Fest 2.0 fr? Alix earl and the potential of earls girls Doja Cat is charting even after losing a million 'fans' Girl boss, beigefluencer, that girl, messy millenials, and all the ways we've been told to brand ourselves Links links LINKS: “Girlboss”Culture was for Whi…

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From #BookTok to Goodreads, Novelist Brandon Taylor on Why Literary Criticism Is Broken 41:31

1y ago41:31

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For our first Into It Book Club pick, Sam talks to Brandon Taylor about his latest novel The Late Americans. Set in Iowa City, the book follows a group of lovers and friends who are navigating the world of art, love, sex... and graduate school. We also ask about the broader discourse around books today: In the age of #BookTok and Goodreads, what sh…

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Did Taylor Swift Curse Scooter Braun? And Will Fyre Fest Fool Us Twyce? 33:23

1y ago33:23

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Justin Bieber. Demi Levato. Ariana Grande. Idina Menzel. All are reportedly dropping their manager, Scooter Braun. He’s one of the biggest players in the music industry, and Taylor Swift apparently hates him enough for owning her masters to be rerecording all her old music. Sam Sanders talks it over with comedian and TV writer Jay Jurden. Also, Jay…

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Taylor Swift & Comfort Things 45:35

1y ago45:35

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On today's episode of Culture Vulture: Fans swarm Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley's wedding to try and catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift (and all the ways that is NOT okay) Anna Paul and Glenn broke up and the internet is reacting in a unique way A list of the people who have potentially dropped Scooter Braun as their manager All the shows, movies…

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