Trends & Tings

By Trends & Tings

An Aussie podcast for real chats on what's buzzing in news, society, music and culture. Think all those news-worthy conversations you have at Saturday drinks, and join Sydney lads Gordon (@gdm_ello) a... more

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May 22, 2022Progressive Government Hope + Crowdfunding A Festival Film (ft. Sophie Saville)
Sadly no Scott today, but we couldn’t not talk about the remarkable election result this weekend. Gords looks back at the aftermath, the incredible Independent and Greens performance + what the future holds.

Also the uber-talented Sydney filmmaker Sophie Saville joins us to chat about her new film Evicted! (@evictedthemovie) which is premiering at the Sydney Film Festival. We talk about crowdfunding, film festivals and the impact of COVID + streaming on the industry.
Show Notes
Australia Decides; The latest results from the 2022 Federal Election https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/election/results-2022
Evicted! A Modern Romance (+ Tickets link) https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/evicted-a-modern-romance
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35min
May 15, 2022Why Climate Action Should Decide This Election (ft. Dan Ilic)
One of Australia's most prolific comedy voices, Dan Illic joins us on today’s pod! Known for his work across TV, film, radio and stage - he hosts the award-winning podcast A Rational Fear, and he knows a thing or two about Aussie politics.
We chat to him about:
The key moments from the campaign trail so far
How Independent candidates could influence real change
Why climate action is so, so important for this election
And what you should think about before voting this weekend
Show Notes
Buy tickets to Dan’s A Rational Fear x Sydney Opera House Show! https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/comedy/2022/a-rational-fear.html
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39min
May 08, 2022Is Bill Murray Cancelled? + COVID Employee Tracking Is Here To Stay
Production on the film "Being Mortal" has come to a stop due to some questionable behaviour from actor Bill Murray. We chat about how the situation was handled and if this is a positive marker for the film industry

The newest COVID challenge is how employers know if their workers are getting their jobs done while working from home. Some have resorted to productivity monitoring software, and we wonder if it's fair game or a step too far.
Show Notes
Bill Murray speaks out about 'Being Mortal' film shutdown, saying, 'I did something I thought was funny, and it wasn't taken that way' https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/01/us/bill-murray-being-mortal-shutdown/index.html
Employee monitoring software became the new normal during COVID-19. It seems workers are stuck with it: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-05-06/workers-returning-to-offices-covid-surveillance-software/101019128
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35min
May 01, 2022Elon Wants Twitter Free Speech, Netflix Wants Ads
Elon Musk bought Twitter, but we chat about why he’s so desperate for more ‘free speech’ and how he also wants to monetise the platform

Netflix announced a huge loss of subscribers recently, and the idea of trialling ads - so we chat about what’s gone wrong for the streaming giant

Show Notes
Elon Musk is buying Twitter, what will he gain? https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2022/4/30/elon-musk-is-buying-twitter-what-will-he-gain
A low-cost subscription to Netflix with ads could have a huge impact on the streaming industry https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/425870

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43min
April 25, 2022Johnny Depp, Amber Heard & Is Celeb Status Overrated?
The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard saga are one of many recent cotnroversial celeb stories in the media. So is celeb status helpful, or not actually worth it?
Also, we chat the gentrification of the Ramadan Night Markets in Sydney and whether gatekeeping culture should be more of a thing.
Show Notes
The divorce case that never was: the first week in the Depp v Heard trial https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/23/johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial-recap-first-week
The Behaviour Of Some White People I’ve Seen At Syd’s Ramadan Markets Makes Me Want To Gatekeep https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/lakemba-ramadan-night-markets-racism/
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42min
April 18, 2022Kaley Cuoco Is Done With Marriage, So Is It Really Worth It?
The Federal Election has been called and week 1 of campaign has already dished out some interesting events. We chat about some of those stories and how this election mat shape up.

Also, Kaley Cuoco (Big Bang Theory & The Flight Attendant) has divorced for the second time and vowed to never marry again. We delve into the whole idea of marriage and if it's needed to stay in a committed relationship.
Show Notes
ELECTION RECAP: Here’s Hoping The Libs Have A Plumber Because The Leaks Keep Coming: https://www.pedestrian.tv/federal-election-australia/election-recap-good-friday-weekend/
Kaley Cuoco Isn’t Holding Back: https://www.glamour.com/story/kaley-cuoco-cover-story
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44min
April 06, 2022What We're Vibing: New Hermitude, Bonobo, Made In Paris & Logic1000
It's all about the tunes that'll get you moving on this week's What We're Vibing. Check out why we love the latest from Hermitude, Made In Paris and Logic1000. Plus a dive into Bonobo's latest album Fragments.
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16min
April 03, 2022Hospo Industry Wants Pay Freeze To Avoid $7 Coffees, Wot
The hospitality industry is facing wage increase pressure, but they want a freeze to avoid coffees costing up to $7 - wowzerrs! We chat about higher priced food + drink, and fair wages.

Also, it was April Fools last week so Gords has picked a handful of weird and wonderful stories, some true and some pranks. Can Scotty guess fact from fiction??
Show Notes
Hospitality industry calls for pay freeze for Australia’s lowest-paid workers https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/apr/01/hospitality-industry-calls-for-pay-freeze-for-australias-lowest-paid-workers
You have got to be kidding me: this year’s standout April Fools’ gags https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/apr/01/you-have-got-to-be-kidding-me-this-years-standout-april-fools-gags
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45min
March 28, 2022WTF Prince! Will Smith Slaps The Internet
We start with the Will Smith Oscars moment which has rocked the world - we chat what happened, why there might be an excuse for Will and all the fallout from it
Also, human trials for male contraception look set for late 2022 (hopefully), so we talk about the new study + it’s results and whether we’d take it early on
Show Notes
I stand with Jada: Alopecia is no joke for sufferers https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/i-stand-with-jada-alopecia-is-no-joke-for-sufferers-20220328-p5a8nd.html
Despite Encouraging Research, a Male Birth Control Pill Remains Elusive https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/25/well/male-birth-control-pills.html
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45min
March 23, 2022What We're Vibing: Flight Facilities Return To Live Music + New Young Franco, 1300 & Snakehips
This week, we're chatting all things live music and if it's time for artists to change up their act. Plus! News tunes from Young Franco, 1300, Joyce Wrice and Snakehips.
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How many episodes does Trends & Tings have?

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