In Guardian Australia’s weekly podcast about internet culture, JR Hennessy joins Alyx Gorman and Michael Sun to discuss the Will Smith/Chris Rock controversy that sent Twitter – and opinion writers – into exhausting overdrive. But first, a discussion about seasonal changes: hot girl summer is over. Make way for the short kings
Jun 2022
From Hackers to Unfriended: the evolution of the internet on film. Plus: is Elvis the new Cats?
In the latest episode of Guardian Australia’s podcast about internet culture, Michael Sun is joined by film history nerd – and Total Reboot host – Alexei Toliopoulos, for an extremely fun deep dive into the history of the world wide web on screen. Later, they chat about the main ... Show More
43m 21s
Apr 2022
”Desperately Seeking Aida”
Ira, Louis, and a returning Aida discuss Janelle Monae coming out as non-binary and other genderqueer celebs, Jerrod Carmichael’s comedy special Rothaniel, Elon Musk buying Twitter, hot takes on Steve Martin’s old SNL skits, and the new season of Selling Sunset. Plus, Kiernan Shi ... Show More
1h 22m
May 2024
‘Selling the OC’ Season 3 Drops, Boomers on Social Media, and JoJo Siwa’s Newest Dance Move | We’re Obsessed
Jodi and Chelsea are together in Los Angeles this week talking about the internet’s latest obsessions, including some online Boomer behavior like Barbra Streisand’s Instagram foibles and Rosie O’Donnell revealing that she will be on ‘And Just Like That...’ Season 3 (11:30). Then, ... Show More
1h 16m
Dec 2021
“House of Cuomo” (with Chrishell Stause)
Ira, Louis, and guest host Aminatou Sow discuss the downfall of brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo and other American dynasties, Jeremy Strong’s polarizing New Yorker profile, Colton Haynes’ first-person account of being gay in Hollywood, Tom Holland as Fred Astaire, Alice Sebold’s ... Show More
1h 29m
Feb 2023
Ellen Pompeo’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Exit, Reviewing ‘Your Place or Mine,’ and Rihanna’s British Vogue Cover | Jam Session
The ladies are back this week discussing Ellen Pompeo’s not-so-ceremonious exit from the iconic show ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ After 19 seasons, Ellen finally says goodbye to Meredith Grey. Next, Juliet and Amanda discuss ‘Your Place or Mine’, starring Ashton Kutcher, Reese Witherspoon, ... Show More
42m 48s
Jan 2023
"Gránd Culture Catch-Up: How Is Your Baby?"
Matt and Bowen's baby (Las Culturistas) is strong this week as the podcast storms into 2023 with a much needed culture catch up! Up for discussion and dissection: Avatar: The Way of Water, a visual, technical and water-ful marvel from James Cameron that begs the question, "what's ... Show More
1h 12m