You think you could be besties with Hailey Bieber? Cute.
We explore obsessive celebrity worship, parasocial relationships and digital intimacy. Each episode centres on a cultural icon or phenomenon—ranging from The Hunger Games, erotic fiction, 2010s YouTubers and (of course) Taylor Swift—to unpack how the media we consumed, particularly during our formative years, shaped our desires, ideals, and sense of self.
Tangents Include:
Why we expect celebrities to be moral compasses, activists and entrepreneurs
The deification and subsequent ‘dethroning’ of women in media (e.g. Blake Lively)
The constant access to celebrities through social media, and our sense of ‘ownership’ over them (i.e. we made you what you are, therefore you owe us)
How our early media diets reflected and influenced what we value, what we want, and who we are
The evolution of fandom in an age where access is constant and attention is monetised
Ep 25. A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) ft. Dragons in the Details
🗡️ I am the rock against which the surf crashes. Nothing can break me. 🗡️
Our angelic guests Abby and Ronnie (from @DragonsintheDetailsPod) lead the conversation on Sarah J Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. We get into the depth and complexity of fantasy world building, the frustrating societal tendency to denigrate media and literature intended for women, the positive impact of elevating relationships written for the female gaze. Tangents include…
The unfortunate series of events that led to all the teen stars of game of thrones witnessing me have a panic attack
The ‘clean’ vs ‘dirty’ boy dichotemy
The underrated ecstasy of organised fun!
You can find more of Dragons in the Details on their website: https://www.dragonsinthedetails.com/
This is our season finale! If you enjoyed it, share with a friend or give us a good review/rating. Until next time!
19 Aug 2026
Ep 24. Captain America (& the Marvel Universe) ft. @sistersassembled
🦸 Avengers, Assemble! 🦸
Our terrific guests Taylor and Katie (of the @sistersassembled podcast) lead the conversation on Captain America and the wider Marvel universe. We get into the suggestive homoeroticism of Cap & the Winter Soldier, how franchise IP has harmed (or ultimately helped? 🤞)Hollywood, and how the Marvel Universe earned the derisive nickname the ‘M-She-U.’ Tangents include…
the craftsmanship of good fanfic
the impossibility of balancing school, work and creative pursuits
the quintessential girlhood of ‘off campus’ and ‘heated rivalry’ club nights
You can find more of Sisters Assembled on their website https://sistersassembled.com/
5 Aug 2026
Ep 23. Glee ft. Maria
🎶 Don’t stop believin’ 🎶
Our magical guest Maria leads the conversation on Glee. We get into what it means to be an intense and off-putting teen, balancing educational moments with realistic character development in television, and the heartbreak of the Glee curse.
The true value (if any) of single sex education
The death (and hopeful resurrection!) of earnestness
Justice for annoying girls!
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Spotify
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