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The Drop

The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Why does it seem like everything on television is based on a true story? Why is Kate Bush back in the charts? How did Pete Davidson get so popular? Join host Osman Faruqi and The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age"s team of culture writers and critics as they answer these questions and more along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.

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Esther Perel, on being the world's most famous...

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2022/10/14

Esther Perel is one of the most popular psychotherapists, relationship counsellors and podcasters in the world. On this special episode of The Drop she talks about infidelity, polyamory and what she's learnt. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of

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39:54

Hip hop pioneer Hau Lātūkefu on rise of rap, and the...

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2022/10/11

Tongan-Australian rapper Hau Latukefu won the first ever ARIA award for hip-hop music, and now hosts Triple J's hip-hop show. His new book King charts the rise of Australian hip-hop over the past three decades, and it's intersection with race, culture and politics. In this episode of The Drop, Hau discusses the origins of Australian hip-hop, the dominance of white, suburban rap in the 2000's, and the dominance of drill music and acts like OneFour. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the

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52:12

Is 'Don't Worry Darling' the worst movie of the year?

The Drop ·

2022/10/04

The most talked about movie of the year is finally here. In this episode, writer Elle Hunt joins The Drop to dig into the drama surrounding Don't Worry Darling, followed by a spoiler-free review and a spoiler chat digging into why the film fails to live up to its own hype. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with

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29:05

Adam Levine and the ethics of celeb cheating scandals

The Drop ·

2022/09/27

The Maroon 5 front man has been been publicly accused of cheating on his pregnant wife by numerous women and his cringe-inducing sexts have gone viral. But what is it about celebrity cheating scandals that fascinate us? And are there ethical dilemmas for the media when it comes to reporting leaked DMs? The Sydney Morning Herald's lifestyle editor Angus Livingston and culture reporter Meg Watson join The Drop to wade through the murky saga of Adam Levine. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest

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31:55

Inside the cult of Disney

The Drop ·

2022/09/20

From its humble origins as the House of Mouse, Disney has grown into the biggest entertainment company in the world. It owns everything from Star Wars, to Marvel, to Pixar, and even Kim Kardashian is now a Disney property. Last week the company unveiled its future direction to tens of thousands of fans, in its first in-person expo since the pandemic. Today on The Drop, senior culture writer Karl Quinn unpacks the future of Disney, and what it means when one company owns almost everything in the

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28:07

Why are Nazis obsessed with Lord of the Rings?

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2022/09/13

Two of the biggest and most expensive TV shows in the world are airing at the same time: House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power. Both have received mixed reviews, but the Lord of the Rings prequel series has been criticised for being 'too woke' for featuring non-white characters. Today, SMH reporter Angus Dalton joins The Drop explain LOTR's relationship to the far-right, and talks about what our current fantasy obsession say about the state of television right now. The Drop is a weekly show

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34:49

The extraordinary film decoding David Bowie

The Drop ·

2022/09/06

A new documentary by acclaimed director Brett Morgen unpacks the philosophy and artistic process of David Bowie, one of the 20th century's most impactful and influential artists. Using never before seen archival footage and live concert scenes Moonage Daydream is an extraordinary cinematic experience. Today, Brett Morgen joins The Drop to talk Bowie, cinema and the power of storytelling. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman

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30:57

BeReal's rise, Instagram's fall and our obsession...

The Drop ·

2022/08/30

Everyone's favourite new social media app, BeReal, promises an unfiltered and candid insight into our daily lives. But does it live up to the hype? And is there really such a thing as authenticity on social media? Millennial writer Patrick Lenton and Gen Z journalist Carla Jaeger join The Drop to talk about our current social media landscape. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's

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42:20

Jeremy Allen White on making the best TV show of the...

The Drop ·

2022/08/23

The Bear has been hailed as one of 2022's best TV shows, and it's finally coming to Australia. Today on The Drop, culture reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald Thomas Mitchell helps break down what makes the show so compelling. This episode also features an interview the show's star, Shameless' Jeremy Allen White, about making a hit new show and becoming this year's breakout star. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and

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32:04

Has the ABC given up on young people?

The Drop ·

2022/08/16

In recent years ABC has struggled to reach younger audiences, on TV, radio and online. Lately, a few programming decisions have left many in the entertainment industry scratching their heads, wondering why the broadcaster seems so reluctant to back a new generation of talent, and what that means for the future of entertainment, news, and music. Today on The Drop, culture reporter for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald Meg Watson on the ABC's crisis with young people. The Drop is a weekly show

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21:11

The heartwarming TV show finding humour in racism,...

The Drop ·

2022/08/09

Kiwi comic Pax Assadi was 10-years-old when his life changed forever on 9/11. Now, he’s turned his real-life experiences into 'Raised By Refugees', a heartwarming and hilarious new TV show. Pax joins The Drop to talk about growing up as a Middle Eastern kid in a white neighbourhood during the War on Terror, and what it's like writing a show about himself, his family and his sometimes very awkward life experiences. The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and

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34:47

Is Beyonce's 'Renaissance' the future of pop music?

The Drop ·

2022/08/02

'Renaissance' is Beyonce's first solo, studio album since 2016. It's a dazzling and cohesive deep-dive into the history of house, disco and techno music, and a dramatic left-turn for an artist well-known for her catchy choruses and emotional ballads. But it's more than a history lesson. Like Drake's recent album 'Honestly, Nevermind', also inspired by house music, it's an exciting blueprint about what the future of pop music could sound like as we emerge from the pandemic. Today on The Drop,

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27:15

Is the future of Australian TV in jeopardy?

The Drop ·

2022/07/26

The 1990s felt like a golden era for Australian kid's TV, with high-concept and bold shows like Round The Twist and Ocean Girl showcasing Australia to the world. But decades of budget cuts and recent changes to federal government policy mean the future of Australian TV could be in jeopardy. The end of iconic soap Neighbours will also have significant ramifications for the local industry. Today on The Drop, culture reporter for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Meg Watson joins the show to talk

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36:01

Australia's war on hip-hop

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2022/07/19

Australia's hip-hop has never been bigger and more diverse, and it's making waves around the world. But over the past few years police have been waging a battle against some of the most popular musicians in the country, in some cases stopping them from performing live. Last week things escalated, with police threatening to remove their music from streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube. It's a fight reminiscent of the tension between groups like NWA and Tupac and law enforcement in the 1990s,

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Introducing: The Drop

The Drop ·

2022/07/05

The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. What are the latest trends in TV and film? Why is everyone obsessed with Kate Bush again? What does the popularity of reality TV tell us about ourselves Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics as they answer these questions and more along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.See

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