The Overshare Pamphlet

This week, I'm diving back into K-pop drama, and unfortunately, there's plenty to talk about. Following the New York Times' reporting on the contracts signed by NewJeans' members when they were still children, I'm looking at what these revelations tell us about the darker side of the K-pop industry. From restrictions on education, personal lives and creative freedom to the ownership of artists' images and their potential use in AI, these contracts raise some seriously disturbing questions about how entertainment companies treat the young people they're supposed to be representing. I also look at HYBE's response, the ongoing NewJeans fallout, and the wider implications for groups like KATSEYE and other young idols navigating an industry that seems increasingly determined to put profit before people.

Because ultimately, this goes beyond one group, one company or one particularly messy legal battle. It's about the lack of basic protections afforded to these artists and why we need to start questioning the ethics of the industry we support as fans. And because we can't spend the entire episode being miserable, I'm also rounding things off with three Songs of the Week: Slayyyter's Hey Boy, Tinashe's Crash Out and more. As always, come for the music, stay for the oversharing.

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This week, I'm diving into Clayface, the latest DC Studios release, and asking whether taking the superhero genre in a more horror-inspired direction is actually the change DC needs. Unfortunately, I came away feeling pretty underwhelmed. While there's an interesting concept at the heart of the film, particularly its exploration of fame, beauty, identity and the entertainment industry's obsession with appearances, I found the execution lacking in almost every department. From an incredibly rushed fall from fame and underdeveloped character motivations to some questionable writing, bizarre tonal shifts and a horror element that never quite delivers, there's a lot I wanted to love but ultimately couldn't. Is this a misunderstood experiment or simply a missed opportunity? Let's discuss.

I'm also kicking off November's Songs of the Week, with three tracks I'm particularly obsessed with: 'Embarrassingly' by Troye Sivan, 'Here You Come, There You Go' by Gracie Abrams from the upcoming deluxe edition of Daughter from Hell, and Phoebe Bridgers' contribution to the Prime Time soundtrack. Expect some acoustic heartbreak, unexpected punk influences and a whole lot of appreciation for interesting production. As always, you can find the monthly Songs of the Week playlists on Spotify!

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It's time for another Taylor Swift rewind, and this week we're celebrating the one and only 1989 as we approach its anniversary! I'm revisiting what I consider Taylor's best album, looking back at the era that transformed her into a full-blown pop superstar, from the move to New York and the media circus surrounding her relationship with Harry Styles to the genius of reclaiming her own public image with Blank Space. We’re talking synth-pop perfection, the cultural impact of the album, and why 1989 was such a masterclass in crafting a cohesive pop record without sacrificing the emotional storytelling that makes Taylor Taylor. From Style and Out of the Woods to the criminally underrated All You Had to Do Was Stay, I'm going track by track through the original album, the deluxe tracks and the vault songs that gave us even more insight into this iconic era. Is there a single skip on this album? I certainly don't think so.

Plus, I'm wrapping up October with my Songs of the Week, featuring Bad Girl July, Wish Upon You, and Heart for Eyes by Love Spells. As always, you can find all my monthly picks on the The Overshare Pamphlet Songs of the Week playlist on Spotify. Get ready for a lot of 1989 appreciation, some Harry Styles lore, and me reminding you why this album remains undefeated in my personal Taylor Swift rankings.

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This week on The Overshare Pamphlet, I'm diving into Mike Flanagan's new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie on Prime Video. Does the eight-episode format give this iconic horror story the room it deserves, or does the show get a little too ambitious with its attempts to expand the Stephen King universe?

Then, it's time for Songs of the Week, featuring Tate McRae's dreamy and ironic Housewife, A2O Lite's ridiculously addictive Neon, the delightfully retro Shy Girl by Haute and Freddie, and Rachel Chinouriri's dancey, slightly unhinged Broken Chair. Find all four tracks in the Songs of the Week – October 2026 playlist on Spotify.

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This week, I'm talking about Digger, the new Tom Cruise film that's been getting dragged by critics — and, for once, I'm here to defend a movie that seemingly everyone else has a problem with. What starts off looking like a story about a billionaire oil tycoon quickly turns into something much stranger, with a twist that completely reframes the film and a satirical, almost theatrical approach that I found genuinely refreshing. I get into the film's many layers, its surprisingly brilliant cinematography, Tom Cruise's performance, and why I think the criticism that it's too sympathetic towards corporate CEOs misses some of the bigger points it's trying to make. Spoilers ahead! We get into the film's biggest reveals and its commentary on climate change, corporate greed, political hypocrisy, and our own complicity in the systems destroying the planet.

Plus, it's time for Songs of the Week! I'm talking about Remi Wolf's new album Mud—including my current favourites, “Champagne” and “Burn Blue”—alongside new music from Slayyyter and songs by Dora Jar and Ruby Roberts. As always, you can find all my picks in the monthly playlist on Spotify by searching for The Overshare Pamphlet. See you next Monday at 6am UK time!

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Resident Evil is BACK, apparently — and somehow, it’s actually good. This week, I dive into the latest reboot and why Zack Cregger might have finally figured out how to rehabilitate a franchise that has been struggling for years. From its first-person video game-inspired camerawork and genuinely terrifying jump scares to its Gen Z humour, Austin Abrams’ surprisingly perfect protagonist, and its commentary on Big Pharma and corporate greed, there’s a lot to love. Plus, what this could mean for the future of the franchise.

Then it’s time for the first Songs of the Week of October, featuring Suicide’s “Dream Baby Dream,” French pop from Louane, a new track from Tinashe, and a legendary velvet underground classic. Basically: scary movies, questionable corporations, great music, and a lot of enthusiastic yelling. What more could you want?

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Taylor Swift is back in the conversation, so naturally I have some thoughts. This week, I’m talking about the four new songs from The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore — “Patient Zero,” “Cleveland,” “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon” — and what they tell us about this era, Taylor’s songwriting, fame, privacy, and the increasingly interesting tension between her personal life and her art.

I also get into why I think “Babylon” is the standout of the four, my frustrations with some of the writing on The Life of a Showgirl, and where I think Taylor could go from here. Plus, I share this week’s Songs of the Week

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This week on The Overshare Pamphlet, I’m diving into the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy following Macklemore’s speech about Palestine at MetLife Stadium.

I talk about what happened behind the scenes, the role of Robert Kraft, Ed Sheeran’s response, and the bigger question of where music, politics, free speech, and celebrity power collide. I also get into the idea of “staying neutral” and whether artists can really separate themselves from politics when they have such massive platforms.

And because I can’t spend an entire episode being angry, I finish things off with three Songs of the Week (including a track from Carly Rae Jepsen’s latest album).

A messy celebrity controversy, some very strong opinions, and three songs worth adding to your playlist.

Is the cinema officially back? This week, I’m looking at Hollywood’s surprisingly huge year at the box office, from the phenomenon of Spider-Man and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey to the resurgence of horror and what all of this says about the future of theatrical moviegoing in the age of streaming. I’m also looking ahead at the films still to come in 2026, including Resident Evil, Clayface, Prime Time, the Hunger Games prequel, and the absolutely insane December showdown between Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three.

Plus, I have some thoughts on why streaming may actually be helping cinema make a comeback, why Jumanji needs to give it a rest, and three Songs of the Week to end the episode.

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Who deserves to be crowned Best New Artist of the Year? In today's episode, I run through some of the biggest emerging artists of the moment, from Malcolm Todd and Ella Langley to Adela and Slayyyter, and make the case for who I think deserves the win. Plus, a few very strong opinions on who absolutely does not.

Then it’s time for Songs of the Week, featuring The Beaches, Jennie, a Brazilian-funk banger from ENHYPEN, and a track from Adela’s Prima.

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