A little headups for this week's episode, we've been hit with some slight internet issues but we guarantee the chats are really good! This week, we chatted about: 

Two Queensland girls were named, shamed and embarrassed for breaching Covid rules. What's up with that? Why haven't others been treated the same? And why it it's a problem?

Tik Tok is facing some serious pressure to be banned in Western countries like Oz. But is it a legit national security threat? Or just more political drama against China?


The Hypocritical Reporting On The Identity Of The QLD Teens Is Racist (5Why)  https://bit.ly/3gnmNSp

Australian intelligence agencies investigate Chinese-owned TikTok over security concerns (ABC)  https://ab.co/3gshPUDShow Notes

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Things are starting to feel like Groundhog Day as COVID restrictions slowly creep back but luckily we've got some big chats on this ep to get you through them. This week, we chat about:

Kanye West's latest breakdown is a stark reminder that we have a long way to go in terms of mental health. So how do we talk about it more?

Ita Buttrose thinks millennial workers aren't resilient, and need 'hugs' **never ending eye roll**. Does she have a point, or is she just another confused Boomer?

Show Notes

Kanye West And Will Smith’s Tears Are Not For Your Amusement (5Why) ~ https://bit.ly/3hGjXIj ~

Yes Ita, younger workers might actually be less resilient. But all workers should be thanked (The Conversation) ~ https://bit.ly/3hHFWP4 ~

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The delightful singer-songwriter Dani Young, joins us this week to chat all things music in Australia.

We chat:

• Dani's start to music and a very unexpected turn down the Country music path
• How some early career wins helped shape the rest of her journey with music
• Standing out from the crowd: How Dani sets herself apart from other musicians, especially since COVID-19 has everyone putting on a online concert 

Show Notes:

Visit Dani's website: https://bit.ly/3hqLJss

Money Heist on Netflix (Dani's What We're Vibing): https://bit.ly/3jLr3NG

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Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

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This week's episode is brought to you by our lacklustre internet connections but luckily the chats are real good. Join us as we chat:

A new report has Aussies taking more drugs than ever. So is it time to start making some legal, or is it too dangerous?

A $3,000 paid quarantine fee is now in force for travellers coming back via or to NSW. We talk about why the government is slacking on its citizens.

Another week, another news-making house party. So we talk about how to be social during COVID, within restrictions, and without getting featured on 7News.

Show Notes:

More Australians back legalising cannabis and 57% support pill testing, national survey shows (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3jnwh1M

The stranded Australians who now have to pay thousands for hotel quarantine to come home (SBS) https://bit.ly/39fft8B

Police fine 60 revellers over Sydney house party, as Woolworths reports another COVID-19 case (ABC) https://ab.co/3eMRcbl

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Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

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The lovely Amila joins us as a guest host on this week's pod and it's a big ep!!

We chat about cancel culture, and if it's good/bad (or even exists) - after the letter calling out the concept was signed by JK Rowling, Noam Chomsky & Margaret Atwood.

Aussie rapper Tuka did an interview with triple j talking about alcoholism and role models. So we chat about Australia's relationship with alcohol + the role of role models in life.

Show notes

J.K. Rowling, Margaret Atwood Among 150 Figures to Sign Letter Condemning Public Shaming (Variety) https://bit.ly/3eBrhmV

Male role models and alcoholism: Thundamentals' Tuka on overcoming a tough upbringing (triple j) https://ab.co/2Wi6gXQ

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Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).

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