This week on the Podcast, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone discuss the devastating news that broke last week, that One Direction singer Liam Payne had died unexpectedly and tragically at the age of 31 in Argentina. We think most people have felt this is quite seismic, and wanted to look at how the coverage of this has seemed and felt so far, both in the papers and on social media. Is it time for there to be a reckoning with how we deal with celebrity death? You can skip to roughly 37 minutes if you want to skip this section.

As a pop culture podcast we also had to cover this week's lighter stories, including the show of the moment we're all tuning in for, the BONKBUSTER that is Rivals. If you’re looking for a rollicking good romp in Rutshire, then look no further, Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel has been adapted into a TV series, now streaming on Disney plus.

And lastly, Daniel Felsenthal wrote a piece for The Guardian titled ‘I’m 33 and my husband is 77 - this is why I only sleep with older men”, is the age-gap discourse ever going to be put to bed?

Penguin - Love in Exile by Shon Faye

The Guardian - The Apprentice

The Guardian- Slow Horses

Dazed - Liam Payne and our grim cultural obsession with celebrity deaths

New Statesman - Liam Payne was a victim of the pop pin-up machine

NBC - 1D fans condemn online harassment of Maya Henry

Cheryl Cole Instagram

Telegraph - Rivals Review

The Guardian - Rivals Review

The Guardian - I'm 33 and my husband is 77

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This week on pod, The Three Musketeers are back together. Beth, Ruchira and Oenone soldier through the battlefield of streaming services, why is it that Netflix loves to cancel shows in their infancy? We want to fight them! Kaos might not have reached number one on Netflix's charts, but it certainly has become beloved to everyone who has plunged their eyeballs into the reimagined Greek Mythology. The action centres around various prophecies, relationships and quests as Zeus tries to prevent the fall of his powerful family. It’s inventive, it’s sexy, it’s dramatic, it’s different. And now it’s done.

Next up - how far are you willing to go for a good smile? A piece in the Guardian this week dives into the world of veneers, specifically why cosmetic dentistry is such a booming industry and what happens when the pursuit for perfect teeth goes horrifically wrong. It’s clear there’s a booming popularity in getting picture-perfect teeth, but would you go for veneers? Does it appeal to you?

Lastly, after a 6 year hiatus, The iconic display of Angels is back -The Victoria’s Secret’s catwalk show took place for the first time since 2018 - we ask,  Is there a place for the Victoria’s Secret Show in 2024?

English Teacher On Disney Plus

Brian Jordan Alvarez X

Kaos On Netflix

Jawbreakers Young patients want beautifully imperfect veneers. They’re getting pain, debt, and regret - The Cut

When veneers go very wrong: ‘I knew I’d made the biggest mistake of my life’ - The Guardian

The Victoria's Secret 2024 Runway Show Promised Inclusivity, So Where Was It? - Teen Vogue

Why The Victoria’s Secret Runway Comeback Missed The Mark - Elle

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This week on the pod, Ruchira and Beth are taking The Substance! Taking it for a spin around the content playground, that is. We discuss whether Mubi’s latest film release is a feminist masterpiece, or just a mess of blood, guts and big fake boobs. Did we love it, hate it or rush out of the cinema retching before it was over? Listen to find out!

Next up is the Kamala Harris x Call Her Daddy interview which saw the Vice President get stuck into women's issues with Gen Z podcasting powerhouse Alex Cooper. Genius masterstroke by a savvy Gen Z campaign team or potential PR disaster for everyone involved? 

Finally, we debate the age old internet question: should you be posting your partner on your social media or has Lana Del Rey done it right by keeping her relationship under wraps until she was halfway down the aisle? 

If you have anything you want to add to this week’s episode then we insist that you tell us immediately on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod. See you over there! 

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PENGUIN - Serious Money 

MUBI - The Substance 

SPOTIFY - Call Her Daddy

DAZED DIGITAL - Lana Del Rey and the case for keeping your relationship private 

PAPER - Notes on Lana Del Rey's 'Trashy Diva' Wedding Dress

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It's Sally Rooney week here at Everything is Content!

Beth, Ruchira and Oenone dive into their pop culture recommendations from the week, before plunging into the biggest literary event of the year: Sally Rooney's new novel Intermezzo.

So, how good is it? The girls answer that core question, and dissect just how compelling her male characters are. The chat is fairly spoiler free, but do skip onto the next segment around the 30 minute mark if you want to be extra cautious.

Next-up, discourse around Rooney and her mostly thin characters was firing up the timeline even before Intermezzo dropped. Just how justified are these arguments against the alleged "great millennial writer" of our time? 

Finally, what can we learn from Rooney's astonishing success when it comes to publishing at large? Do other diverse writers get the same chances for global stardom?

Want to keep the conversation going? You can message us on our socials. FYI it's one kiss to everyone who subscribes to the Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod! 

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ITV: Joan

NETFLIX: Nobody Wants This

VANITY FAIR: Lost Illusions: The Untold Story of the Hit Show’s Poisonous Culture

GQ: Willem Dafoe hits his final form: the Miu Miu overlord

SALLY ROONEY: Intermezzo

VOGUE: Why Are All The Characters In Sally Rooney’s Novels So Thin?

ELECTRIC LITERATURE: I Love Sally Rooney’s Novels, But They Aren’t Written For Me

EMMA SPECTER: More Please

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Sally Rooney Thinks Career Growth is Overrated 

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This week it’s our beloved Oenone’s turn to be ill- she was very missed but the show went on with Ruchira and Beth getting stuck into the debate about modern concert etiquette after a viral call out after a Chappell Roan gig. Are we forgetting how to behave at events or are times simply changing?

Next up is Jamali Maddix’s documentary on so-called ‘passport bros’ who encourage young men to travel to South America to find better lives and better wives. A sinister male MLM in the making or just a passing fad- we discuss.

And lastly The New York Times investigated a ‘Skinny Influencer’ after she was banned from TikTok for videos that some believe encourage disordered eating. Is this a move in the right direction or social media censorship? And why can't we escape the cult of thinness?

This final conversation contains potentially triggering mention of eating disorders and diet culture, so please listen with care. 

Run-don’t-walk to our Instagram @everythingiscontentpod to let us know what you thought about today’s topics- our DMs and comments are wide open and waiting. 

THE GUARDIAN - The Ministry of Time

NETFLIX - His Three Daughters

VARIETY - Bebe Rexha Hit by Phone

SKY NEWS - Pink stunned by fan’s mothers ashes 

THE GUARDIAN - Brixton Academy Crush

BILLBOARD - Astroworld

DISTRACTIFY - beabadoobee Stresses Importance of Concert Etiquette

U&DAVE - Jamali Maddix: Follow the Leader

THE GUARDIAN - Hustlers 

INDIE MAG- Conspiracy Culture 

THE GUARDIAN - Follow the Leader 

NYTIMES - Who Is the ‘Skinny Influencer?’ 

WSJ - Liv Schmidt 

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In another very special bonus episode, join Beth and Oenone in conversation with the brilliant and bestselling author Dawn O'Porter.

Her brand new novel Honeybee is out on the 26th of September and follows 22 year old best friends Renée and Flo as they navigate the adult world of love, work, partying and friendship in the early 2000s.

We loved the book and had such a great time chatting with Dawn about love, grief, moral grey areas, fashion, finding yourself and more.

Follow Dawn on Instagram @hotpatooties and get your copy of Honeybee here.

If there's anyone else who you'd love to hear us chat to, then do let us know on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod

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Gorgeous babe Beth is ill this week, so Oenone and Ruchira steer the content ship into port. The pair dive into Netflix's new documentary starring funny-man Will Ferrell and his long-time bestie and collaborator, Harper Steele. The documentary makes for a tearful, moving examination of friendship, allyship, and what it means to be a trans woman in the US. Grab your tissues before watching!

Next-up, Vogue dropped a new series starting with a day-in-the-life as actress, artist and it girl Jemima Kirke. At one point she writes that she's bought a kitten and is yet to deliver it to a friend. Why do we love knowing the unusual details of a celeb's life?

And finally, a New Yorker piece takes a 360-view of a rising trend of people going 'no-contact' with their parents. Ruchira and Oenone discuss whether we can learn anything about how to navigate difficult family relationships from the piece, and if our views on family estrangement have changed after reading it.

Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think!

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In Vogue: The 90s

Every Outfit

THEM: Will & Harper Is a Daringly Honest Look at Trans Belonging in America

NPR: In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids

THE LANCET: Gender-related self-reported mental health inequalities in primary care in England: a cross-sectional analysis using the GP Patient Survey

NIH: Suicide and Suicidal Behavior among Transgender Persons

VOGUE: Inside Jemima Kirke’s Charmingly Unscripted Life

THE NEW YORKER: Why So Many People Are Going “No Contact” with Their Parents

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In another very special bonus episode, join Beth and Oenone in conversation with the brilliant writer Bella Mackie. 

Bella Mackie is the bestselling author of both Jog On and the dark comedy How To Kill Your Family, which has recently been picked up for adaptation by Netflix. 

Her new novel What A Way To Go follows the death of very wealthy businessman Anthony Wistern at his own birthday party - what happened, why and who will be punished? We chat to her all about the book, terrible rich people, her writing process and our weird global fascination with true crime. 

Follow Bella on Instagram @mackie_bella and get your copy of What A Way To Go here! 

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Today on Everything Is Content we’re kicking back and sticking the TV on. Is The Perfect Couple worth a binge or shall we just rewatch The White Lotus? Is ITV’s Bad Boyfriends classic reality chaos or an exploitative step back? And WHEN are they getting an HR department on Selling Sunset? We also chat about Dolly Alderton’s rules for life. What did we love and what would we add? Finally, we’re sharing bad date stories after Diane Abbott’s confession that Corbyn took her to a cemetery on a romantic outing. 

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BLACKWELL’S - Mrs Dalloway 

NETFLIX - The Hours 

THE GUARDIAN- Colin from Accounts

THE GUARDIAN - LOST

BBC - Society of the Snow 

THE GUARDIAN - Yellowjackets 

DOLLY ALDERTON - My 58 rules for life

THE CUT - 194 Modern Etiquette Rules for Life after COVID

THE GUARDIAN - 100 tiny changes

GOODREADS - The Bell Jar 

ELIN HILDERBRAND - The Perfect Couple 

EMMA ROSENBLUM - Bad Summer People

COSMOPOLITAN - Bad Boyfriends

PRESTIGE - Selling Sunset 

THE GUARDIAN - Diane Abbott on dating Jeremy Corbyn

DIANE ABBOTT - A Woman Like Me 

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This week on Everything Is Content we’re bidding farewell to Brat summer and saying hello to September. Does that back to school feeling ever go away? What kind of autumn are we aiming for? And when is too soon to see Christmas decorations in shops? 

We then head to the smoking area to discuss news of a possible ciggie ban in beer gardens. An attack on freedom or a necessary step to keep us all healthier? We discuss. 

And finally we’re talking all about friendship break-ups. Why do they happen and what can we do to keep our friendships alive through all of life’s changes?

If you want to chat more about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode or have suggestions for future topics, please do give us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod!

THE GUARDIAN- Past Lives

ITVX - Love Island USA

BBC NEWS - Brat summer officially over

THE GUARDIAN - Keir Starmer does not rule out outdoor smoking ban proposal

THE CATERER - Pub owners believe outdoor smoking ban would risk closures

THE CUT - Exactly Why Are Friendship Break-Ups So Brutal 

THE ATLANTIC - What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was At The Center Of Life?

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