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Be careful the next time you watch Hocus Pocus....the devil might get ya. This week, we're celebrating the onset of fall by discussing the Emmys, that time our president forgot the Australian prime minister's name, Lil Nas X's very queer debut album, the new species of fly named after RuPaul, and more!

Podcast art by Eliana Reed

Audio mix by Zach Maynard

This week, we’re breaking down the one-two pop culture punch of the MTV VMAs and the 2021 Met Gala (or the Big Kahuna, as Eli calls it). We’ll also be chatting about Taco Bell’s new subscription service, #FreeBritney, Drake’s continued chart domination, and more! It’s a *super-sized* episode for a *super-sized* week!

Check out the links below for the long-form reads Zach mentioned during the news segment:

Capitalizing off 9/11: https://www.vice.com/en/article/4avepj/a-night-at-the-911-themed-bar-and-how-america-turns-tragedy-into-sales

9/11 is Still Claiming Victims: https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7bgax/911-victims-healthcare-ground-zero-cancer

Shang-Chi and the Complicated Relationship with Representation: https://www.vice.com/en/article/5db88k/the-complicated-relationship-between-hollywood-asian-representation-and-marvel-movie-shang-chi-legend-ten-rings

Podcast art by Eliana Reed

Audio Mix by Zach Maynard

It's our season one FINALE! Join Zach, Eli, and Maya (Senior Political Manager at Leaders Igniting Transformation) for a discussion on American politics, AOC, why we don't need "unity", what exactly is up with corruption, and how our elected representatives can do better in the future. We can't wait to be back in September for season TWO! A huge thank you to all our dedicated listeners who have stuck with us through our first four months of content!

Podcast art by Eliana Reed

Audio mix by Zach Maynard

This week, join us in the confessional booth for our hot takes on all things reality television! Listen as Zach rages about exploitative TLC shows, Eli fangirls over Jersey Shore and Holly from Dance Moms, and more! We also discuss which competition shows we think we'd have the best chance at winning...or sabotaging. Please stay tuned to the end of the episode for an important announcement! 

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Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Puberty, am I right? Join us this week for a look back at what we thought was the most important time of our lives: high school. In this episode, we gab about being hot for teacher, that time the cops crashed Eli's jacuzzi party, the perils of working a minimum wage job, and - of course - prom. 

Podcast art by Eliana Reed

Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Happy Pride Month! Celebrate by listening to two queers and a lady critique the inaccessibility of pride festivities, the gay community's hyper-focus on sex and hook-up culture, rainbow capitalism's meaninglessness, and much more! Tune in or you're homophobic :-) 

Podcast art by Eliana Reed

Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Following weeks of anticipation, Zach and Eli finally got their chance to record in person.....what could possibly go wrong?

Podcast art by Eliana Reed

Audio mix by Zach Maynard

In the words of Nina West, things just got eleven-gendary! Yes, tune into the 11th episode of EXHAUSTED for a discussion on hustle culture and how the "grind" affects young peoples' outlook of an uncertain future. Make sure to stay for Eli and Zach's condemnation of whatever the hell "networking events" are, a closer look at sugar babydom, and the question of whether or not the monetization of your hobby is more harmful than helpful. Be sure to tune in next week for our first ever in-person recording!

Podcast art by Eliana Reed

Audio mix by Zach Maynard