In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina revisit popular reality shows of the early 2000s. They ask questions like, were the rewards from ‘Extreme Home Makeover’ and ‘Trading Spouses’ really worth all the stress and drama of production in the end? Yes, ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’ was an iconic, groundbreaking series but did it also help to perpetuate harmful stereotypes about gay men? We’re grateful to Tyra Banks for teaching us how to smize but did she also teach us  that we will never be worthy of the runway? Listen and find out the answer to these questions and more!

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina discuss the rise of reality shows and their impact on culture as a whole. They touch on topics such as the potential reboot of The Simple Life and the problematic aspects of shows like American Idol and The Swan.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

No, it’s not a joke. In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina try to fathom how the Tim Hortons musical will unfold. The iconic fast food chain is ‘taking a bite out of broadway’ to celebrate its 60th anniversary and the hosts have a lot to say about it. Will any beloved Canadian superstars appear in the cast? Will audience members get to enjoy limited edition timbits during the show? Will the production save the brand or make the restaurant go bankrupt? Marshall and Sabrina ponder these questions and more while reminiscing about the glory days of Tim Hortons.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

In this bonus episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina discuss the 2024 MET GALA. The opulence, the prestige, the LOOKS! The exhibition on display is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” and the dress code theme is “Garden of Time”. Everyone has an opinion about this elitist Hunger Games-esque event, do you roast or toast?

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina discuss the word, CHEUGY. Skinny jeans, wide brim hats and ‘inspirational’ quotes are some of the trends that fall into mainstream cheugy territory. If you or someone you know is trapped on the cheugy train, listen to find out how you can avoid getting roasted by Gen Z.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina vent about their ‘pet peeves,’ some of which include: teenagers texting at the gym, pedestrians stretching on the sidewalk and people who call coffee, bean juice.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

In this bonus episode of Culture Shook, Marshall tells Sabrina about his experience at a Taylor Swift album release party. They discuss the different levels of Swifty fandom including the extreme, sometimes religious nature of her most loyal followers. There is no denying this musicians’ powerful influence. Is she just the beating heart of every romantic hometown girl? or could we be dealing with an otherworldly force that transcends fame…

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina discuss lifestyle trends that they find questionable. Products like tongue scrapers, charcoal infused water and SPF cosmetics won’t leave them alone! They’re not sold and want to know, are you buying into it?

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina reveal some of the unconventional features that they find attractive. Pull up your socks (particularly tall white athletic socks,) this one is juicy.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning