We've done it, we've cracked 20 episodes!

Celebrate with us on this week's episode as we chat:

- A new set of judges and returning contestants brings new life to the long-running show and much-needed representation.

- We look at some of the celebrities using their platforms to spread joy during these challenging times.
- We try out a new game that has us wonder if aliens and the paranormal exist... surprisingly we keep our sanity.

MasterChef's gold star for representationCelebs beating COVID dread with positivity
We flex ReFlexShow Notes:

• People Are Praising Last Night's Diverse 'MasterChef' Mystery Box For Its Asian Representation (Junkee): https://bit.ly/2xUKyAs
• Parks & Rec Is Doing A No-Shit Reunion Special And It's Airing Literally Next Week (Pedestrian): https://bit.ly/2VGDmka

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Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

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We're back with our usual format this week, and it's JUICY. We chat all things:

- She's become a villain of sorts for not being the loveable personality we thought she was - are we the same at times?Ellen DeGeneres Tea

- Scomo wants you to download an app to track your movements to help limit COVID spread - but would you get it? COVID Tracking App

- We run through some of our go-to iso snacks; and honestly there are some surprise picks in here so pls don't h8.God Tier Snacks

⚡ We'd luuurrvv it if you could rate us 5 sneaky stars on Apple Podcasts & tag us on Insta when you're listening!

Show Notes:

• How did Ellen become one of the biggest villains of 2020? (The Guardian): https://bit.ly/2KibTie
• The coronavirus contact tracing app won’t log your location, but it will reveal who you hang out with (The Conversation): https://bit.ly/2XPzwa1

You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotify

Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

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The T&T content train continues to chug along during Easter, and we have a special episode for you!

It's the official launch of our new segment; . Basically these episodes will see us explore a (hopefully interesting) conversation topic with a very special guest.Real Chats

On this episode, business wiz, Claire Radbourne joins us to talk all things launching a side hustle while still working full time. In a period where a lot is being said about productivity; Claire's been super busy of late.

She works full time, and has also recently launched her side hustle (and is in an incubator). It was great chatting to Claire, we we hope you enjoy! (We'd love to hear what you think in the comments).

Show Notes:

• Live Color Studios; now known as Home/Bred (Claire'z Mad Ting): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sXJzZxTGfY
• Armchair Expert Podcast by Dax Shepherd (Claire's What We're Vibing): https://open.spotify.com/show/6kAsbP8pxwaU2kPibKTuHE?si=yWssRAqMQBqiupeFpd1ZNw 
• Check out what Claire's doing with TheXword: https://bit.ly/2RtduWH

You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotify

Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

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Another week, and isolation feels (like 1%) more normal. As we adapt to it all, this week we chat:

- She said we shouldn't feel pressured into being productive at home, but is she right?

- It's been a silent issue amidst the coronavirus outbreak, so we look at some recent numbers to see how bad it's become.

- We've put the 16 best board and at-home games to the test to crown an irrefutable winner; we might have some enemies...


JK Rowling condemns ‘life coaches’ pressuring people to be productive during lockdown (Independent): https://bit.ly/34fvdWF
The coronavirus threat among the homeless is a 'ticking time-bomb' for Australia (ABC): https://ab.co/2JJc4Tz

You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotify

Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.JK Rowling Slams Productivity GurusHomelessness ConcernsBest Board/Home Game Ever Show Notes:

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It's a corona-era of sorts now, so it's a (somewhat) candid ep today as we reflect on the challenges we all face right now, including:

- How we've been feeling, adjusting to our new 'lives', and how we've been dealing with change.Coping With Change

- BBC's crime-rom-com release has been brought forward - so we chat about the (amazing) show & how lockdowns affect relationships.Killing Eve & Relationships

- Considering there are all these challenges going around, we've turned ScoMo's fave saying into a sneaky game of our own.Let Me Be Clear Challenge

Show notes from today's ep:

• Cities after coronavirus: how Covid-19 could radically alter urban life (The Guardian): https://bit.ly/2wN9cSS
• Killing Eve: twisting the spy genre with comedy, tragedy and strong women (The Conversation): https://bit.ly/3bE9Oc2

You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotify

Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.