Hi friends!

The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have had a pay increase and Jojo Siwa says she felt pressured to come out as a lesbian. We reference the Cosmopolitan article 'Prestige Won’t Pay My Rent' by Cait Emma Burke.

Next, actress and advocate Jameela Jamil says she's done being interviewed by women. After an interview with The Times UK, Jameela took to social media and her Substack to share that the story “read like a cheap, bitchy, Daily Mail blog, written by a student desperate to get clicks to keep their job.” In our chat, we discuss celebrities' expectations of profile interviews and why journalists wanting to be friends with their subject is leading to worse media and content.

In recommendations, we share two books: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors and Gliff by Ali Smith.

Chat next week besties.

Jas & Mags xo

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Maggie shares some field notes from her Europe trip as she chats from Paris! Oui oui.

We discuss Choice's SPF findings, which had the country stressing, and a local celebrity sighting.

There’s been more Sabrina Carpenter outrage this week after she announced her new album, Man’s Best Friend. From violence against women to puritan culture and using pop stars as a scapegoat for our anger at the world, we share our own takes on the discourse. We reference this Substack.

Next, what does it mean to climb cringe mountain? Jas shares her findings on the new term and we chat about Addison Rae's earnest press tour for her new album, Addison. We share a clip from Popcast, the New York Times music podcast and Quenlin Blackwell's YouTube interview series, Feeding Starving Celebrities. This ELLE US interview is also referenced.

In Bookmarked, Maggie loved Offline Love on Netflix. Jas got to watch The Materialists and shares a no-spoiler review on the rom-com.

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 @jasmineeskye and @yemagz.

Jas & Mags xo

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In this special solo episode of Culture Club, Jas gets candid about all things wedding. From planning to the pressures of being a bride thanks to social media, Jas shares the tips that have been helping her and answers your burning wedding questions.

Jas references a reel by fitness coach and content creator, Laura Girard. HUD Skincare clinic in Northcote and St Kilda, Melbourne is where Jas is getting her skin prep done and Modern Day Romance is their wedding content creator.

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Our live Melbourne Writers Festival recording with debut author Chloe Elisabeth Wilson is here!

Chloe Elisabeth Wilson is the author of debut novel, Rytual, a story about aimless 20-something Melburnian Marnie Sellick. She gets swept up into the glamorous world of Rytual Cosmetica, a beauty brand where everything is not what it seems and Friday Night Drinks are very important. Marnie embarks on a journey of girl-bossery and discovery, helped along by the enigmatic beauty CEO, Luna Peters.

Rytual has been described as both a darkly funny deconstruction of the beauty industry and a gripping examination of career, feminism and desire. It asks the question: what if your favourite cult beauty brand... was actually a cult? Rytual blends a number of genres together: psychological thriller, comedy, sci-fi and contemporary lit to create a truly gripping read. In this chat we hear a snippet from her book, discuss the themes above and chat about all things work in a post-girl boss world. You can purchase Rytual here.

Chloe lives between Los Angeles and Naarm. Her work has been published by Refinery29, The Guardian, and ABC Everyday and she’s worked as a researcher for Shameless Media. Keep up to date with Chloe (and her second novel!) here.

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Hi friends!

Lorde has had an interesting first press cycle moment for her forthcoming album, Virgin. We speak about the Rolling Stone comments and whether Lorde's ovulation sentiment is veering into right-wing territory. We reference a Glamour UK article by Chloe Laws.

Next, Australian Fashion Week has been... a lot. We break down Maggie's TikTok video and ask who fashion week is actually for? It references an article from RUSSH magazine by Cassandra Dimintroff.

KIC CEO (and former Culture Club guest) Laura Henshaw has been in the Australian news cycle this week after calling out podcaster Chris Griffin. In a recent interview with creator Wade Papenfus, Chris began spouting some pretty toxic tradwife sentiments. We discuss the comments and Laura's feedback on the importance of financial literacy and independence in women. We also share her Australian Financial Review feature and Laura's KICPOD episode.

In Bookmarked, we both recommend Beetlejuice the musical, which is playing now in Melbourne. You can buy your tickets here.

See you next time! Jas & Mags xo

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Hi friends!

This week we’re basking in the literary glow of the Melbourne Writers Festival, and feeling the pre-event buzz of AFW (Australian Fashion Week).

After our catch-up, we dive into our chit-chat of the week including the latest Harry Styles’ sighting, and an update on Maggie’s White Boy of The Month.

In our Culture Shock, the partner of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, Billy Evans, has begun raising money for his new start-up, a blood-testing company. Sorry, what? We reference The Dropout podcast and TV series.

FKA twigs has caused a TikTok lol after positing a profound question on the stage of Resident Advisor Exchange Live at AVA London. We reference the TikTok and ask why celebrities are like this.

Next, are your Sonny Angels a recession indicator?

Enter: Labubu — the latest “it” collectible with jagged teeth, furrowed brows and a $30+ price tag (if you’re lucky). We share our own thoughts on the collectible craze and reference a piece by Simran Pasricha for PEDESTRIAN.TV which suggests that trinkets like Sonny Angels, Miffys, and Jellycats are more than just cute.

In Bookmarked, Jas recommends a piece by Izzy Wight for Fashion Journal on the ‘Just A Girl’ phenomenon whilst Maggie devoured Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.

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Spacey Jane doesn’t really need an introduction – this Australian indie rock band has stolen the hearts of fans here locally and globally.

As a result, band members Caleb Harper, Peppa Lane, Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu and Kieran Lama have quickly risen to the heights of Australian music royalty.

Spacey Jane scooped up an ARIA for their hit song, Booster Seat, which also made it to number two in Triple J’s Hottest 100 in 2020, and their sold-out tours have cemented their formidable live reputation.

Now, their third album If That Makes Sense is about to be released. With its honest lyrics and catchy hooks, If That Makes Sense is Spacey Jane’s boldest and most grown-up album yet and we’re so excited to chat about it with their frontman Caleb and bassist Peppa.

You can stream the new album here from May 9 and follow the band (and their tours) on Instagram.

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