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From The Diving Board

From The Diving Board is a show hosted by Charli Chats, dedicated to decoding digital culture by unpacking the hidden politics behind the screen. Whether through video essays or a casual chit chat, in each episode we deep dive into some of the most significant cultural moments defining modern society. Business enquiries: charlichats@outlook.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboard

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00:29:03

The Left is Eating Itself While the Rich Cosplay Poverty

From The Diving Board ·

2025/02/16

From Victoria Beckham’s working class childhood to gentrification in the streets of Fitzroy Melbourne… what’s with the obsession with appearing less wealthy than you really are? Let's unpack quiet luxury, 'homeless chic', Naarm-core and what this all means in the context of an oligarchy & increasingly splintered leftist spaces...timestamps:00:00 intro02:42 quiet luxury in different fonts10:31 Naarmcore, gentrification & ‘broke’ students15:54 tall poppy syndrome17:46 romanticisation of

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00:32:46

In Defence of Weak Tie Friendships

From The Diving Board ·

2025/02/03

Welcome back to From The Diving Board!In this episode I reflect on my experience solo travelling & unpack what loneliness means, and how it differs from solitude… Follow me on Instagram. #loneliness #solotravel #alone #lonely #lonelinessepidemic

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00:43:40

Overconsumption or Collector Culture? Stanley...

From The Diving Board ·

2025/01/27

From Sonny Angels to Stanley Cups, gen z has a new(ish) obsession with collecting things. But when does collecting become overconsuming, and who do we blame for its impacts? Is overconsumption always bad? Let's dive in!Follow me on Instagram & TikTok.

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00:37:16

Burning for aesthetic? Let's talk about tanning culture

From The Diving Board ·

2025/01/20

Why are tanlines trending on social media, where does this beauty trend come from, and what does it suggest about race, class & health?Follow me on Instagram. #Tanning #SkinCancerAwareness #BeautyStandards #Blackfishing #ArianaGrande #Kardashians #TanlinesTrend

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00:25:20

2025 Bingo Card (but it gets progressively unserious)

From The Diving Board ·

2025/01/13

Welcome back to From the Diving Board!What’s on my bingo card for 2025? We’re talking pop culture, internet trends, politics and media. A big shoutout to Nicky Reardon for the inspiration, you can find his video linked here. Follow me on Instagram. #trendpredictions #media #fashion #internetculture #jojosiwa #narasmith

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00:34:50

So...performative reading has become a status symbol?

From The Diving Board ·

2024/12/29

Welcome back to From The Diving Board!In this episode we unpack why Jacob Elordi is carrying feminist literature in his back pocket (basically). While literacy rates are declining and phone addictions continues to rise, the aesthetic of “being offline” has become a marker of elitism. Why is reading, or the appearance of reading, so desirable in an age of doom scrolling? What does this say about culture right now? Follow me on Instagram & TikTok

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00:35:52

The Fashion Industry Has a Problem, & Influencer...

From The Diving Board ·

2024/12/22

Welcome back to From The Diving Board!In this video, we use the recent controversy surrounding Matilda Djerf and Djerf Avenue as a diving board to investigate the world of influencer-led fashion brands at large.With a rising sense of disillusionment about influencer-led fashion brands, we take a deeper look at the challenges these brands face in meeting customer expectations. Is it possible for any fashion brand to be truly ethical in an industry built on exploitation? Join me as I dive into the

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00:37:56

We're Dehumanising Ourselves: Gender Essentialism,...

From The Diving Board ·

2024/12/16

Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we explore the intersection of conservative values, choice feminism and traditional gender roles across mormon trad wife content and ‘girl’ culture on social media. Is it okay to enjoy this content under the guise of irony? Or are we dehumanising the experience of womanhood? Let’s dive in. Follow me on Instagram. #tradwives #narasmith #ballerinafarm #cleangirl #justagirl #girldinner #girlmath

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00:30:20

The Return of Recession Pop?

From The Diving Board ·

2024/12/11

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we unpack why we're craving upbeat music while our economies remain...in the gutter. Are Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter pioneering a new wave of recession pop? Let's dive in. Follow me on Instagram #charlixcx #chappellroan #sabrinacarpenter #recessionpop

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00:25:29

The Relatable to Luxury Influencer Pipeline

From The Diving Board ·

2024/12/11

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we dive in and ask why so many relatable influencers attended fashion week, and question whether luxury fashion brands are using relatable influencers to hide scandals, lies and exploitation. Follow me on Instagram #luxuryfashion #emmachamberlain #fastfashion #olivianeill

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00:22:19

Why is Gen Z So Obsessed With Crochet? (crochet-tok...

From The Diving Board ·

2024/12/11

Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we're unpacking the obsession with crochet, its history and the feminist politics that underpin its success as a cult favourite hobby. Follow me on Instagram #crochet #fastfashion #genz

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