With Europe, Canada and other places around the globe introducing vaccine passports to open society up - are we next? We unpack the good, the bad and the challenges.

Also! Quentin Tarantino is in the news, saying he hasn't given his mum any money from his super successful career because she didn't support his film writing as a kid. So we chat holding grudges, parent problems as kids + more.

Show Notes:

Sorry Anti-Vaxxers, Vaccine Passports Have Existed For More Than 120 Years (Junkee) https://bit.ly/2W2vrAE

Quentin Tarantino's mom is fine with her son not sharing his wealth with her (The AV Club) https://bit.ly/3CVr6jI

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Ya girl Rihanna has cracked the billionaire club last week with a reported worth of $1.7B. While congratulations are in order, we wonder if the world needs another billionaire right now and even if it’s our place to question her wealth.

Also, the AFL isn’t looking good with another racist incident involving former Adelaide Crows captain Taylor Walker. We unpack what happened and if it’s time to up the punishment to stop this behaviour from happening. 

Show Notes:

Fenty’s Fortune: Rihanna Is Now Officially A Billionaire (Forbes) https://bit.ly/37xZ7bf

Adelaide Crows linchpin Taylor Walker apologises to Robbie Young for racial abuse (ABC News) https://ab.co/3Cykd7J

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US Gymnast Simone Biles has pulled out of the Olympic Games in order to put her health first so we chat how her decision and the likes of Naomi Osaka can empower us to say no to things that jeopardise our wellbeing. 

Also, Matt Damon thinks that streaming and superheroes are killing film. We say hold on mate and chat why we think cinema can't be knocked off that easily. 

Show Notes:

Gymnastics-Biles withdraws from event finals for vault and uneven bars (Reuters) https://reut.rs/3jbIJm1

Matt Damon Thinks Superheroes & Streaming Are Ruining Movies (Screen Rant) https://bit.ly/3C5O476

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It's a special ep today as we chat all things lockdown! We're joined by yoga teacher and wellbeing business owner Antonio Greer, and genetic neuroscientist Lauren Fitzpatrick! 
 
With Antonio being Melbourne-based, and Lauren being Sydney-based - how have both handled the multiple lockdowns in comparison? We talk tips on staying physically and mentally active in isolation, and how we can nurture both sides in tough times.

Also, we delve into some lived experiences and walk through some ideas on asking for help when you're struggling - both professionally and via friends/family.

Show Notes:

• Beyond Blue - https://beyondblue.org.au/
• Mind - https://www.mindaustralia.org.au/
• Headspace App - https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
• Calm App - https://www.calm.com/
• Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/en-au

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We chat about Sir Richie Branson's latest project + whether it's fair game for entrepreneurship or a massive waster of money.

Also, Swedish House Mafia is back!! And with a brand new ravey sound. So we chat about musicians that change their style and whether it's a good or bad thing.

Show Notes:
Virgin Galactic: can they be more than ‘space’ joyrides for millionaires? (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3eyzYRB

Swedish House Mafia on new music: "This is the start" (DJ Mag) https://bit.ly/3xShYsW

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With COVID showing no signs of slowing down, we're left a bit frustrated by over-policing in South West Sydney. With Scotty living in the area, we chat about what it's been like + how people of colour are often scapegoats in western societies.

On a light note! Beauty & The Geek is back on ya screens! So we chat the debut + all the reality TV shows (Aussie and abroad) that we'd love to see make a comeback.


The Delta strain is not the only thing spreading in south-west Sydney. So is racial bias (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3wz5CVj

I Thought I Was Going To Hate Beauty & The Geek, But Instead It’s Made Me A Sobbing Mess (Pedestrian.tv) https://bit.ly/3hyYDaF

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A recent article on The Age spoke about a pretty gloomy dinner party where everyone was over 30 + sort having an existential crisis. But we chat about why we are actually really keen for the big 3-0.

Also, Pinterest has banned weight-related ads. And we think that's bloody awesome. We chat about why, and whether it marks a bit of a shift for shit advertising in general.

 ‘A late blooming into misery’: why Millennials are unhappy (The Age) https://bit.ly/3dLzO8X

Pinterest Has Banned Weight Loss Advertising, Becoming The First Social Network To Do So (Junkee) https://bit.ly/3wfLOWJ

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 A police officer has been taking to court for using his access to public records to dig up details on a Bumble date. So we chat about modern dating, and whether or not we stalk too much on dating apps - or if maybe not enough?

Covid has popped up in Sydney again - and around the country. So we chat dealing with multiple lockdowns, if it's been easier or worse the second time around, and why governments and workplaces need to step up with support.

NSW police officer checked Bumble date’s criminal history and recent incidents at her home (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3dmwh0L

‘WTF’: Rebel Wilson blasts Sydney’s new lockdown (News.com.au) https://bit.ly/3hhLotB

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During his recent trip to the UK, it turns out Scomo took some time to visit an old family gravesite. But he reckons the trip was spontaneous despite proof it was planned for weeks, and commissioned! So we chat about the PM, if we're too hard on him + why he never has the ability to read the room.

An Aussie pollie thinks vegan 'meat' shouldn't be labelled as 'meat' ha. So we talk about vegetarian and vegan diets, and how we're possibly missing a bigger issue at play.

Scott Morrison’s secret G7 side trip to explore his family history (SMH) https://bit.ly/2SPADXc

Better labelling of plant-based protein might help, not hinder, the vegan industry (SMH) https://bit.ly/3qcI5b4

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We chat Friendlyjordies and a recent arrest of a staffer for 'stalking' NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro. Was the arrest fair? Should journalists be able to break rules to break a story? And what does it mean for journalism as a whole?

Chrissy Teigen has also been in the news for cyberbullying comments from 10 years ago. So we crack open the can of worms to see if there is an age/life stage where having problematic opinions aren't rationalistic.

Friendlyjordies producer charged with stalking John Barilaro (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3gueDJj

Chrissy Teigen Exits Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ After Online Bullying Controversy (Variety) https://bit.ly/3vobbFx

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