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Culture Club.

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Welcome to Culture Club. A weekly podcast brought to you by Jasmine Wallis and Maggie Zhou where two 20-something media-slashies chat about pop culture, current affairs, the internet and our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:19

What The Hell Is 'Money Dysmorphia'?

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2025/04/23

Who is Maggie's new White Boy of The Month, and why is one of Australia's biggest radio networks using an AI host?? We reference Stephanie Coombes' Substack on the topic. Next, South Asian clothing has been pulled into the fashion limelight recently, and has once again become the subject of cultural appropriation discourse. We discuss what the new conversation is and why TikTok's 'Scandi Summer' may be problematic.We reference the PTV article, Scarves, Shararas & Erasure: How Western Fashion

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35:58

Extra Terrestrial

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2025/04/17

We have a new home! Yep, we've officially signed to One Daydream Network. You'll be hearing some fresh segments, fun new voices and seeing more of us. We can't wait to take the pod to new heights! In our first ep in the studio, we share our thoughts on Coachella, Lorde's new music and Matilda Djerf's latest scandal (yes, there's another one). Of course, we also had to chat about Ms Katy Perry and co's 11-minute jaunt to space and the subsequent backlash. Next, we discuss White Lotus season three's

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37:52

Gen Z Climate Activism With Anjali Sharma

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2025/04/07

Anjali Sharma was just 15 years old when, in 2021, she launched a landmark federal court case against the Australian Government. As one of the lead plaintiffs, Anjali argued that the then-Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley actually had a duty of care to protect young Australians from the impacts of climate change, particularly when approving new fossil fuel projects. While the court originally voted in favour of Anjali and her team, it was later (disappointingly) overturned on appeal. Now, the

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38:28

Do You Need A Nemesis?

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2025/03/24

Hi friends! Elon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson covers Teen Vogue, the dangers of male fitness influencers, and do you need a nemesis? On this week's ep we dive into a chat about 2025's cover star of the moment, Elon Musk's estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson. The 20-year-old spoke to Teen Vogue about the “cartoonishly evil” Trump administration and being a young trans woman today. We love. Next, are alpha male fitness influencers the new MLM? One morning routine

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43:59

Why Aren't You Hosting Parties?

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2025/03/17

Why are people calling New York City influencers boring? Are we in a party deficit? And should we be compartmentalising all of our different selves? A TikTok by @martinifeeny has garnered millions of views after she declared: “I hate all of the New York influencers. I think that they’re boring as fuck and they're all carbon copies of each other.” This has sparked a week of TikTok discourse as users question why they're following rich, white influencers. Spoiler alert: The app is a

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35:45

The New Status Symbol

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2025/03/10

A Tumblr blast from the past, Millie Bobby Brown’s call out, and is food now an aspirational status symbol? After a quick recap about Melbourne Fashion Festival and Jas' Adelaide trip, we get into some pop culture tidbits and discourse. Fila has dropped a new collection with Hailey Bieber this week and while it's giving Sporty Spice, the campaign images have us asking whether we've reached a crescendo of food as an aspirational luxury item. In this segment we reference a TikTok by user Zauey

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43:06

Wearing Your Values With Modest Influencer Nawal Sari

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2025/02/24

In the last few years, Nawal Sari has become one of Australia’s most notable influencers. As a modest fashion influencer, she’s worked with the likes of Gucci, Valentino and Fendi and was the first Muslim hijabi bride in Vogue Australia. Aside from social media creation, Nawal also hosts her podcast Just Delusional and has a Substack called Nawal’s Diary. She was a contributing editor for Refinery29 Australia and has led her own TedX talk. In this chat, we the balance between faith

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46:53

Hate Mail

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2025/02/17

After a quick Laneway recap, we dive into this week's episode. Firstly, The Cut has published an article interviewing five Reddit "snarkers" who love to hate online personalities. This comes after anonymous gossip site, Tattle Life, announced it was shutting down (although the site is still live at the time of recording). We ask why these sites exist and even dissect Maggie's very own anonymous hate mail. Next, would you pay thousands to be a part of a member's club that doesn't physically

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45:41

Wildly Uncool & Bizarre

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2025/02/03

Hi friends! We have a bumper episode today so strap in. Firstly, what was with those Ryan Reynolds paparazzi photos last week? Amidst the It Ends With Us lawsuits between his wife, Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni, TikTok users wonder if Ryan's PR team set him up with staged fans. We also briefly recount where the lawsuits are at as of this week. Next, Gracie Abrams fans have been called out after they tried to create a petition to replace Dora Jar, her tour's opening act. We discuss the

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48:24

Ladies Of Leisure

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2025/01/27

It's awards season and we have a bone to pick with the Academy. Rugby star Ilona Maher has sparked a conversation this week around imposter syndrome. We share our own experience with the phenomenon that feels increasingly common amongst women (for better or for worse?). During this chat we also reference the Mel Robbins Podcast and the 'Let Them' theory. Next, we've been read to filth by Melbourne-based brand strategy consultant and lecturer Eugene Healey who posted a TikTok about what he deems the

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49:55

The Best & Worst Books We Read In 2024

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2025/01/20

After some positive feedback from last year's ep, we've brought back our yearly book reviews. We debrief about the best, worst and most unexpected books we've read in 2024. Huuuuge disclaimer that these are just our own opinions and we hope this doesn't deter you from any titles or authors! Katie Zhou created our fab cover art and India Raine is our wonderful editor and composer of our jingle. Email us at cultureclubmail@gmail.com, find us on Instagram@cultureclubpod, or on our personal accounts

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54:13

Ambition Isn’t An Ugly Trait With Comedian Concetta...

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2024/12/30

Concetta Caristo is one of Australia’s most exciting media stars. From hosting the coveted Triple J Breakfast slot with co-host Luka Muller to her impressive comedy chops and work on TV screens across the country, we sat down with Concetta in the DM Sydney studio to learn more about her journey. In this chat, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the world of comedy (plus the graft it took Concetta to get to where she is) and touch on her lived experience with domestic violence, including how

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43:45

What The Djerf

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2024/12/16

In our last pop culture episode for 2024, we debrief on the Internet's new hyperfixation: Luigi Mangione. Is the alleged murderer a flash-in-the-pan meme? Or will this American antihero spark meaningful change in the US social systems? We reference a piece in the New Yorker titled Luigi Mangione And The Making Of A Modern Antihero by Jessica Winter. Next, Matilda Djerf, founder of fashion label Djerf Avenue and the prototype for Scandi Clean Girlsworldwide, is under fire this week after Swedish

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45:05

Why Success Isn't Linear With Shameless Media's Ruby...

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2024/12/03

There’s no denying that Shameless Media has been taking over our podcast apps and socials since 2018. After years of growing the business, Shameless has recently launched Inherited, an open and honest interview show that asks guests about their recipes, rituals, relics and rules for life. Described as an "anti-small talk" podcast, the show is hosted by Everybody Has A Secret's producer, Ruby Hall. Ruby’s career journey has been anything but linear, from being a child actor in a beloved Australian

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43:25

Ladiesssss

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2024/11/18

Hi friends, Maggie went to a naked dinner party and we saw the Wicked film at the Melbourne premiere. Next, what the hell happened on night two of the Melbourne Dolly Alderton show? Hugh van Cuylenburg, known for his work on healthy masculinity, vulnerability and motivational speaking through The Resilience Project, apparently “hijacked” the conversation with Dolly sparking disappointment from attendees. We reached out to the Culture Club listeners who were there to hear their first-hand thoughts

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42:38

Breaking Down Taboos With Creator Carmen Azzopardi

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2024/11/11

Carmen Azzopardi (Zigs Mom) is one of Australia’s most exciting content creators. Having worked in PR, fashion, writing and social media spaces, Carmen is a modern-day multi-hyphenate with an enviable career. From her outfit inspo for people with bigger busts to her advocacy work for those with Type 1 Diabetes, Carmen is using her platform to share her story and advocate for others. We were lucky enough to have the Sydney-based creator drop by our Melbourne studio so we could chat all things

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43:44

Girlhood & The Patriarchy

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2024/10/28

Hi pals, In today's ep we start off with a quick chat about our fashion weeks and the latest Kardashian PR nightmare (will they ever end?). Next, a Dazed article has us asking if we're in an irony epidemic. With every big moment being meme-ified, can we actually take anything seriously anymore? We reference an article by Halima Jibril titled Ethel Cain Says We Are In An Irony Epidemic – Is She Right? We also reference an interview with Amyl and The Sniffers for Triple J. Since the Barbie movie

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41:13

How Fast The Night Changes

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2024/10/21

Hi friends, Before we get into it, a disclaimer that this episode was recorded on Friday 18 October. Former One Direction member, Liam Payne, was found dead in a hotel in Buenos Aires last week. We recount the news and tributes that poured in, discuss our own complex emotions toward the event and share our thoughts on the community aspect of fandom that we've seen in recent days. We also touch on the allegations that were being brought forward by Liam's ex Maya Henry in the weeks before his death

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34:12

How To Tap Into Your Creativity With Crafter Martina...

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2024/10/14

Martina Calvi is a creative entrepreneur and Australia’s very own ‘sentimental crafty girl’. Her signature scrapbooking projects, tactile approach to content creation, and crafty supplies on Martina’s Tiny Store has led to her 300,000-strong following. Martina’s book, The Art of Memory Collecting, is being released later this month and features 15 scrapbook, collage, trinket and zine projects. Ahead of its launch, we sat down with Martina to discuss her career journey, social media in the creative

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41:42

Who’s Got Time To Be A Good Friend?

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2024/10/07

We start off today's episode with some bite-sized culture bits: MONA has won an appeal in the state’s supreme court in a bid to continue barring men from entering the Ladies Lounge, and Lana Del Rey and Millie Bobby Brown tie the knot. Australian trend forecaster Lucinda Pikkat has us asking if everyone is dressing the same nowadays. Maggie shares how fast fashion hurt her sense of personal style and spills a savage garment game she plays in public. Sherry Ning's writing has sparked discourse on

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