In this episode of the Small Spill podcast, we unpack the dangerous celebrity body shaming discourse surrounding the cast of the Wicked movie. We analyze the online commentary directed at Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, specifically surrounding the Wicked: For Good press tour.

This deep dive covers the social media body shaming commentary, Ariana Grande's loving reminder to the body image discourse, insights from the 2024 interview with French journalist Sally (Salima Jeanne Poumbga), and commentary on why this type of online behavior reinforces harmful narratives and perpetuates a culture of intense scrutiny of women's bodies.

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We start things off with a recap of Wicked: For Good and Frankenstein. If you’re looking for a quick movie recap or want to know whether these movies live up to the hype, this episode has you covered.

Next, we get into the unexpected in-person interaction between NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump, an interaction that we didn't really see coming, in a good way.

Finally, we run through the wildly popular 25 part TikTok series “The Danish Deception,” explaining the storyline, the creator behind it, why it blew up on TikTok, and what people are saying.

If you love pop culture commentary, trending news, movie breakdowns, and fast recaps of internet drama, this episode is for you.

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On this episode of Small Spill, we’re diving into two very different but equally chaotic internet spirals: the Dancing with the Stars elimination that had fans blaming internalized misogyny and one of Threads’ niche dramas, complete with a 14-part apology.

Whitney’s elimination was surprising, emotional, and polarizing. Some viewers said she got stagnant, others said she was the best and was treated unfairly by viewers. The internet debated whether internalized misogyny played a role and women are judged more harshly by other women on shows like DWTS. We break down the voting discourse, the reaction online, and why people had such strong feelings about Whitney in the first place.

Then, we pivot to Stickergate. We visit what actually happened and the 14 part apology that followed.

In today’s episode of Small Spill, we look at two very different women who sparked backlash for telling the truth about how they navigate public life.

First, we break down the internet’s reaction to Whitney Leavitt’s comment about seeing Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as a business and why her transparency set off a wave of accusations about being “opportunistic.”

Then we shift to Michelle Obama and the criticism she faced after speaking honestly about some of the reasons Black women straighten their hair to fit into professional and social expectations.

In this episode of Small Spill, Dumdi explores what it means to be a conservative feminist. An influencer comments on a fan’s negative review sparking discourse around parasocial influencer and fan relationships and more. A TikTok trend that’s doing more harm than good.

What starts as a normal morning turns into a full-blown birthday party ambush when one woman discovers she’s hosting a children’s party two days before it’s supposed to happen. From a midnight text, to a husband who folds instantly under in-law pressure, to a sister-in-law who doesn’t know how to cut cake, this story is chaotic, hilarious, and painfully relatable.

We break down every wild moment: undefined start times, dessert-only catering, kids melting down, a Costco cake reveal, and the line heard around the internet: “I walked off to admire the walls.”

Zohran Mamdani emerges victorious in the New York City mayoral race, and within a mere 24 hours, the internet becomes abuzz with peculiar speculations about his wife, Rama Duwaji, and their relationship dynamics. Dumdi delves into the reactions to this young couple, shedding light on the pivotal moment that has taken place in the realm of U.S. politics.

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In this episode of Small Spill, Dumdi unpacks the drama that started with a viral story about blueberry bushes and ended with doxxing and deleted accounts.

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That escalated quickly. We've all thought that while scrolling through social media. Small Spill is your weekly dose of low-stakes drama, trending topics, and everything else taking taking over our feed.