Andor is unlike anything else in the Star Wars universe. A gritty, violent and deeply political thriller, it is one of the best written and best acted TV shows out right now.

Today on The Drop senior culture Karl Quinn talks about even people who don't like Star Wars should give Andor a go.

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Esther Perel is one of the most popular psychotherapists, relationship counsellors and podcasters in the world.

On this special episode of The Drop she talks about infidelity, polyamory and what she's learnt.

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Tongan-Australian rapper Hau Latukefu won the first ever ARIA award for hip-hop music, and now hosts Triple J's hip-hop show. His new book King charts the rise of Australian hip-hop over the past three decades, and it's intersection with race, culture and politics.

In this episode of The Drop, Hau discusses the origins of Australian hip-hop, the dominance of white, suburban rap in the 2000's, and the dominance of drill music and acts like OneFour.

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The most talked about movie of the year is finally here.

In this episode, writer Elle Hunt joins The Drop to dig into the drama surrounding Don't Worry Darling, followed by a spoiler-free review and a spoiler chat digging into why the film fails to live up to its own hype.

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The Maroon 5 front man has been been publicly accused of cheating on his pregnant wife by numerous women and his cringe-inducing sexts have gone viral.

But what is it about celebrity cheating scandals that fascinate us? And are there ethical dilemmas for the media when it comes to reporting leaked DMs?

The Sydney Morning Herald's lifestyle editor Angus Livingston and culture reporter Meg Watson join The Drop to wade through the murky saga of Adam Levine.

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From its humble origins as the House of Mouse, Disney has grown into the biggest entertainment company in the world. It owns everything from Star Wars, to Marvel, to Pixar, and even Kim Kardashian is now a Disney property.

Last week the company unveiled its future direction to tens of thousands of fans, in its first in-person expo since the pandemic.

Today on The Drop, senior culture writer Karl Quinn unpacks the future of Disney, and what it means when one company owns almost everything in the realm of pop culture.

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Two of the biggest and most expensive TV shows in the world are airing at the same time: House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power. Both have received mixed reviews, but the Lord of the Rings prequel series has been criticised for being 'too woke' for featuring non-white characters.

Today, SMH reporter Angus Dalton joins The Drop explain LOTR's relationship to the far-right, and talks about what our current fantasy obsession say about the state of television right now.

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A new documentary by acclaimed director Brett Morgen unpacks the philosophy and artistic process of David Bowie, one of the 20th century's most impactful and influential artists.

Using never before seen archival footage and live concert scenes Moonage Daydream is an extraordinary cinematic experience.

Today, Brett Morgen joins The Drop to talk Bowie, cinema and the power of storytelling.

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Everyone's favourite new social media app, BeReal, promises an unfiltered and candid insight into our daily lives.

But does it live up to the hype? And is there really such a thing as authenticity on social media?

Millennial writer Patrick Lenton and Gen Z journalist Carla Jaeger join The Drop to talk about our current social media landscape.

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The Bear has been hailed as one of 2022's best TV shows, and it's finally coming to Australia.

Today on The Drop, culture reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald Thomas Mitchell helps break down what makes the show so compelling. This episode also features an interview the show's star, Shameless' Jeremy Allen White, about making a hit new show and becoming this year's breakout star.

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