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November 04, 2018 The psychology of hate-following
HAPPY MONDAY wonderful humans, boy do we have a show for you today.
First, we need to talk about J-Lo and that glittery green cape. Then, Charlie-Sheen-related-frustration makes Mich cry, and we look at the phenomenon of hate-following.
The piece Zara recommended on outrage culture is here.
The No Filter episode about James Packer's life is here.
The Cut on Tuesdays' episode on extremism is here.
Listen to Tim Ferriss in conversation with Karlie Kloss here.
God this is gonna be a lotta links. Bear with us.
ALRIGHTY.
The New York Times' Anna Holmes on Charlie Sheen's misogyny.
Vanity Fair's 2011 Charlie Sheen profile (written by Mark Seal).
Tom Meagher's sentiment on Charlie Sheen's Australian visa is here.
Then we've got Rachel Siemens for Man Repeller on hate-following.
Sophie Wilkinson for Grazia on the same topic.
And, last but not least, Vice on why it might not be all that bad for us.
Thanks to Lou Lou Lips for making this episode of Shameless possible. Episode 34 was produced by Michelle Andrews, with royalty-free music from BenSound.
For anyone who is still reading and is therefore a VIP listener, thank you, thank you, thank you. You make our jobs a true joy and we couldn't do any of this without you x
57 min
October 28, 2018Kayla Itsines and her $486 million
Monday! Happy Monday! On today's show: How Kayla Itsines built a $400 million empire despite the controversies that shadow her fiance and business partner. Plus, the influencers who preach career advice in books, and why are women so obsessed with true crime?

You read about Zara's report on Kayla ripping off costumers here, and the AFR's Young Rich list here.

This week, Mich recommended Man Repeller and Zara recommended The Cut On Tuesdays.

For articles mentioned on the show:
Cameron Russell's TED Talk
Life lessons from Tim Minchin
Grisly Murders and Serial Killers? Ooh, Tell Me More from The New York Times
Why do we — women in particular — love true crime books?

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54 min
October 28, 2018 Kayla Itsines and her $486 million
Monday! Happy Monday! On today's show: How Kayla Itsines built a $400 million empire despite the controversies that shadow her fiance and business partner. Plus, the influencers who preach career advice in books, and why are women so obsessed with true crime?
You read about Zara's report on Kayla ripping off costumers here, and the AFR's Young Rich list here.
This week, Mich recommended Man Repeller and Zara recommended The Cut On Tuesdays.
For articles mentioned on the show:
Cameron Russell's TED Talk
Life lessons from Tim Minchin
Grisly Murders and Serial Killers? Ooh, Tell Me More from The New York Times
Why do we — women in particular — love true crime books?
55 min
October 21, 2018 Stalkers, paps, and liars
Happy Monday lovers!

This week, we're talking about the evolution of Lady Gaga, the closure of Cosmo, and the ethics of the celebrity paparazzi.

This week Mich recommends watching Exposed: The case of Keli Lane on ABC iView.

Zara recommends this profile on Chrissy Teigen and this interview with the man who welcomed back Louis CK,

To read Allie Jones' take on whether Cosmo is "deeply feminist", click here. To read an interview with the woman who reinvigorated Cosmo, Amy Odell, click here.

Why We Need Tabloids, by Ryan Linkof in the New York Times.

Listen to Keira Knightley on the Awards Chatter Podcast.

This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews, with royalty free music from Bensound.

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52 min
October 21, 2018 Stalkers, paps, and liars
Happy Monday lovers!
This week, we're talking about the evolution of Lady Gaga, the closure of Cosmo, and the ethics of the celebrity paparazzi.
This week Mich recommends watching Exposed: The case of Keli Lane on ABC iView.
Zara recommends this profile on Chrissy Teigen and this interview with the man who welcomed back Louis CK,
To read Allie Jones' take on whether Cosmo is "deeply feminist", click here. To read an interview with the woman who reinvigorated Cosmo, Amy Odell, click here.
Why We Need Tabloids, by Ryan Linkof in the New York Times.
Listen to Keira Knightley on the Awards Chatter Podcast.
This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews, with royalty free music from Bensound.
53 min
October 14, 2018 Crazy Rich Australians
Good morning lovely people. Happy Monday! On this week's show: Taylor Swift finally gets political, why this year’s season of The Bachelorette is the lowest rating in history, and the Aussie socialites that are dripping with both money and narcissism.

This week, Zara recommended Longform's interview with Rebecca Traister and Michelle recommended Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales.

Wanna read what we spoke about in the pod? Links below.

Why celebrities wade into politics: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/09/22/why-celebrities-wade-into-politics-and-why-people-listen-to-them-even-conservatives/?utm_term=.3d06a0f24d5e

The Social Set: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/what-s-not-to-like-the-social-network-that-really-counts-20181008-p508c8.html

Thanks so much to STA Travel for sponsoring this episode of Shameless. This episode was produced by Zara McDonald, with royalty free music from BenSound.

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52 min
October 14, 2018 Crazy Rich Australians
Good morning lovely people. Happy Monday! On this week's show: Taylor Swift finally gets political, why this year’s season of The Bachelorette is the lowest rating in history, and the Aussie socialites that are dripping with both money and narcissism.
This week, Zara recommended Longform's interview with Rebecca Traister and Michelle recommended Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales.
Wanna read what we spoke about in the pod? Links below.
Why celebrities wade into politics: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/09/22/why-celebrities-wade-into-politics-and-why-people-listen-to-them-even-conservatives/?utm_term=.3d06a0f24d5e
The Social Set: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/what-s-not-to-like-the-social-network-that-really-counts-20181008-p508c8.html
Thanks so much to STA Travel for sponsoring this episode of Shameless. This episode was produced by Zara McDonald, with royalty free music from BenSound.
53 min
October 07, 2018 The. Worst. Bachelor. Ever.
Good morning to everyone except Nick Cummins!

Kidding, kidding. In all seriousness, though, what the HECK happened on The Bachelor last week? Plus, can you be a feminist and love rap music, and what's with the return of the noughties' biggest Hollywood stars? Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan are ev-er-y-where.

Our recommendations for the week: How To Be Perfect by Holly Wainwright and Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty.

Wanna read what we spoke about in the pod? Links below.

Tricia Rose for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jan/17/jay-z-bitch-rapper-hip-hop

Ann Friedman for The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2013/07/blurring-the-lines-enjoying-maybe-sexist-music.html

The New York Times on women in the music industry: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/25/arts/music/music-industry-gender-study-women-artists-producers.html

Tirhakah Love for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/oct/19/post-malone-rockstar-numb-the-pain-with-the-money-how-hip-hop-turned-nihilistic

Jill Filipovic on women's public meltdowns: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/may/29/amanda-bynes-meltdown-why-we-watch

Thanks so much to STA Travel for sponsoring this episode of Shameless. This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews, with royalty free music from BenSound.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54 min
October 07, 2018 The. Worst. Bachelor. Ever.
Good morning to everyone except Nick Cummins!
Kidding, kidding. In all seriousness, though, what the HECK happened on The Bachelor last week? Plus, can you be a feminist and love rap music, and what's with the return of the noughties' biggest Hollywood stars? Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan are ev-er-y-where.
Our recommendations for the week: How To Be Perfect by Holly Wainwright and Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty.
Wanna read what we spoke about in the pod? Links below.
Tricia Rose for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jan/17/jay-z-bitch-rapper-hip-hop
Ann Friedman for The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2013/07/blurring-the-lines-enjoying-maybe-sexist-music.html
The New York Times on women in the music industry: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/25/arts/music/music-industry-gender-study-women-artists-producers.html
Tirhakah Love for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/oct/19/post-malone-rockstar-numb-the-pain-with-the-money-how-hip-hop-turned-nihilistic
Jill Filipovic on women's public meltdowns: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/may/29/amanda-bynes-meltdown-why-we-watch
Thanks so much to STA Travel for sponsoring this episode of Shameless. This episode was produced by Michelle Andrews, with royalty free music from BenSound.
55 min
September 30, 2018 The case for worst dressed lists
As always lovely people, happy Monday!

This week: Are WAG best and worst dressed lists inherently anti-feminist? Plus, the brands that are trying to sell products on the back of mental illness, and why the world is obsessed with actress Jameela Jamil.

Some stories we mentioned today:

The Anxiety That Binds - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/style/anxiety-love-carmen-maria-machado.html

Why companies like Bumble and 7-Eleven are trying to sell you skin care and makeup - https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/9/27/17903530/beauty-bumble-7-eleven-spotify-expedia

Ways to Change the World: Jameela Jamil - https://www.channel4.com/news/ways-to-change-the-world-jameela-jamil

Jameela Jamil: 'I won't become a double agent for the patriarchy' by Hadley Freeman - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jul/28/jameela-jamil-wont-become-double-agent-patriarchy

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Royalty free music from Ben Sound. This episode was produced by Zara McDonald.

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57 min