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From Caroline Calloway penning viral essays to the constant discourse surrounding Ariana Grande - it’s no news to listeners of this podcast that thin is in. Yet on a weekly if not daily basis, a new Internet fixation surrounding weight loss rears its ugly head. The content is imp ...  Show more

As Gen Z have aged up, they have become known for a generational distaste (at best) and fear (at worst) of ageing. But how is this expressed and how does it manifest? And why has it developed at all? This week, hosts Ione and Gina are joined by Ellen Atlanta, author of Pixel Fles ...  Show more

Sirin Kale and Pandora Sykes delve into the story of America’s First Family, the Kardashian-Jenners, and how they leveraged reality tv to redefine beauty ideals and create an entirely new category of uber-celebrity. Featuring interviews with Keeping Up With The Kardashian's execu ...  Show more

Sometimes life ISN’T a bowl of cherries. Backlash over the new Skims campaign photos released this week has Kim Kardashian and her billion-dollar company facing social media scrutiny over ripping off an artistic idea. It’s the latest in a long line of cultural appropriation ac ...

The Kardashians have been reality TV royalty for 20 years, offering spectacular drama, viral moments, and plenty of feuds. But when Kim insults big sister Kourtney's work ethic in an infamous episode, hands are thrown and cracks in the family foundation begin to show. In this ...

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 cours ...  Show more