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Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun

Talking about current affairs and everything taboo, we"re all about discussing the issues that are important to you. Car chats are the best chats!

society & culture

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00:48:25

Babies as Fashion Accessories and The Power of...

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/12/15

Are babies the latest fashion accessory? We unpack whether or not it's ethical for social media influencers to post pictures or videos of their babies and then monetise on these posts and use them to grow their following. Then, we discuss manifestation: what it is, how to practice it and why it could be useful.

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00:45:44

Elliot Page and Casting Straight Actors as Queer...

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/12/08

We celebrate Elliot Page, the 33-year old star of Juno, X-Men and the Umbrella Academy, who came out as transgender. Then, we discuss whether or not it's okay to cast straight actors in queer roles or cisgender actors in transgender roles (and vice versa).

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00:49:26

Banning Gay Conversion Therapy and 'This is Paris'

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/12/01

Gay conversion therapy is banned in Victoria!!! We unpack the dangers of this process and how religion has influenced its practice. Then, we discuss 'This is Paris'; the Paris Hilton documentary that was swept under the rug.

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00:52:45

Harry Styles, Vogue and a Friendship Q&A

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/11/24

Can men wear dresses? We unpack the controversy that surrounded the recent US Vogue cover featuring Harry Styles wearing a skirt and explore how our definitions of masculinity and femininity are based in misunderstanding. Then, we take a deep dive into our friendship, how we met and some of our favourite memories together.

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00:54:38

Horse Racing and Travel Stories

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/11/03

As the spring racing season has kicked off, we decide to discuss its cultural significance in Melbourne and whether it is ethical to participate and support the sport. We then jump ship and share our craziest, funniest and most memorable travel stories. Ranging from weird massage encounters to tooth aches and psycho Airbnb hosts. If you missed us live, why not check us out on your podcast app. Otherwise tune in next week at 11am on Radio Monash for more Car Chats with Tess, Kat and Shaun.

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00:56:53

The Dangers of a Healthy Lifestyle and Dating App...

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/10/27

This week we are joined with a very special guest, AMANDA. We talk about managing a healthy and sustainable lifestyle whilst also considering the corruption behind the produce industry (eg. Avocados in Mexico). Then, we switch gears and discuss the recent investigation into Tinder's response to predators and the lack of access, communication and support available to survivors. Want more from us? Check us out @carchatsmonash on Instagram and Facebook!

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00:47:06

‘The Social Dilemma’ and Addiction to Social Media

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/10/20

We launch the new season of Car Chats by discussing the ‘The Social Dilemma’, a Netflix documentary that details how social media companies psychologically manipulate their users via algorithms that encourage addiction. We unpack the dangers of social media usage and offer strategies to break the habitual use of these platforms.

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00:53:49

Art vs Artist: Cuties, R.Kelly and Mulan

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/09/22

On our last show for the season, we question the value and impact of separating (or boycotting) problematic artists from their art. Reflecting on themes that have been mentioned across the season, we unpack how pedo culture, cancel culture and cultural appropriation have contributed to controversies involving art and artists. We differentiate between problematic artists and then problematic art, by using examples such as Mulan, R.Kelly, Chris Brown and Cuties, Bill Henson, Lucas Grogan.

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00:49:17

Pretty Privilege and a Flashback to High School

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/09/15

Do 'pretty' people have it easier? We unpack what it means to be beautiful and the privileges systematically afforded to people who are physically attractive. Then, join Tess and Kat as we reminisce on our high school days, the lessons we have learnt and the advice we would pass on to our younger selves.

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00:52:40

Social Activism in Sport and Alternative Culture |...

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/09/08

What does record collections, indie music and cord pants all have in common? THEY'RE COOL! On this weeks episode we're joined with special guest STEFAN as we talk about the impact of social activism in sport and the meaning of alternative culture.

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00:55:49

Our Changing Media Landscape & Obsessive Coverage of...

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/09/01

*Content Warning: Please note that this episode contains descriptions of mental health & mental health issues that some people may find disturbing and/or triggering* This week we discuss the changing media landscape in Australia, the recent open letter from Mel Silva (Managing Director of Google, Australia) regarding the introduction of fees aimed at Google and Facebook in order to display news content. We also discuss the proposals to cut funding for Arts degrees, the recent job losses in the

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00:50:31

Ellen DeGeneres, Cancel Culture and Memorable Celeb...

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/08/25

Has Ellen DeGeneres been cancelled? We are joined by a special guest this week to unpack 'cancel culture' and reminisce on our most memorable celeb encounters.

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00:52:10

Pedo Culture and Fetishisation

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/08/18

We investigate the realities of pedo culture and the fetishisaton of our youth by questioning Hollywood's part to play in catering towards hypersexualisation of children and whether kawaii culture, anime and manga facilitate these ideas.

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00:47:21

The Realities of Financial Abuse & Whether it's Okay...

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/08/11

Often when we think of domestic abuse the first thing that comes to mind are physical and maybe even emotional forms abuse. In today's episode we talk about the silent and often overlooked form of domestic abuse: financial abuse. On a lighter note we also dive into the question of whether or not it's okay to have a type.

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00:00:28

Welcome to Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/08/09

We are live every Tuesday at 11am on Radio Monash. You can catch our podcasts here on Spotify or the Radio Monash podcast site.

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00:42:45

ARCHIVE: Throwback to the MET Gala

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/08/05

As we take a break this week, we bring you an old episode from the studio where we talk all things fashion from the 2019 MET Gala.

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00:56:26

Jada and Will: Entanglements, Breaks & the Difference...

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/07/29

This week we dive into the Smiths' recent 'entanglement' scandal as well as breaks- what do they really mean and how to approach them, as well as the difference between dating versus seeing someone.

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00:58:51

#FREEBRITNEY and the Preservation of Bodily Autonomy

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/07/22

We discuss Britney Spears’ conservatorship and how this raises important questions about bodily autonomy and it’s preservation.

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00:46:26

Ye for President and the Rise of OnlyFans

Car Chats with Tess, Kat & Shaun ·

2020/07/15

We unpack Kanye West's announcement on running for President and the rise of OnlyFans and how it's taken over social media.

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