The generational interview debate, celeb burner accounts, and why are robots infiltrating fashion shows?

We kick off with popcorn celeb bits: Taylor Swift is back, Channing Tatum could be running a burner account, and Mary Beth Barone & Joe Awlyn are starring in a rom-com.

At both Vogue World in Milan and London Fashion Week, we saw robots take centre stage, so what does this say about where the fashion world is?

We reference Why Were There Robots at Vogue World? in The Cut by Olivia Craighead and The Story Behind the Runway Robots at Vogue World 2026: Milano by Emma Specter for Vogue US. In Bookmarked, Maggie recommends the series, Furious while Jas is loving Matilda Mann's new album Kismet.

Thank you for listening! You can follow us on Substack, Instagram and TikTok.

Jas & Mags 

The generational interview debate, celeb burner accounts, and why are robots infiltrating fashion shows?
We kick off with popcorn celeb bits: Taylor Swift is back, Channing Tatum could be running a burner account, and Mary Beth Barone &amp; Joe Awlyn are starring in a rom-com.
At both Vogue World in Milan and London Fashion Week, we saw robots take centre stage, so what does this say about where the fashion world is?
We reference <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/unitree-robots-vogue-world-milan.html">Why Were There Robots at Vogue World?</a> in The Cut by Olivia Craighead and T<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/the-story-behind-the-runway-robots-at-vogue-world-2026-milano">he Story Behind the Runway Robots at Vogue World 2026: Milano</a> by Emma Specter for Vogue US. In Bookmarked, Maggie recommends the series, Furious while Jas is loving Matilda Mann's new album Kismet.
Thank you for listening! You can follow us on <a href="https://cultureclubpodcast.substack.com/">Substack</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultureclubpod/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cultureclubpod">TikTok</a>.
Jas &amp; Mags&nbsp;

Culture Club is a weekly podcast analysing pop culture, the arts, and the internet, hosted by writers and editors Jasmine Wallis and Maggie Zhou.

Culture Club is a weekly podcast analysing pop culture, the arts, and the internet, hosted by writers and editors Jasmine Wallis and Maggie Zhou.

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Robots Infiltrate Fashion, Celeb Burner Accounts & Iced Coffee Debates

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Spring is here, and these are our seasonal favourites: from books and music to hobbies and beauty. 

Let us know in the comments what you're loving as well!

Forest Therapy

Brat by Gabriel Smith

The Ruiners by Ellena Savage

Rebecca Daphne du Maurier 

Pool House by Mary K. Choi 

Alien 

Minority Report

Sense and Sensibility 

Industry

Widow's Bay 

Fiona Apple 

Triple Seven Wishy

Kath and Arun – Let Them Cook

Glutenberg Bible

The Ordinary’s Soothing and Barrier Support Serum 

Go-To Soft and Creamy Hydrating Cleanser 

Nars Soft Matte Concealer Pot

Katie Jane Hughes

YSL LoveNude Lip 

Thank you for listening and you can follow us on Substack and YouTube. Mags and Jas xo

Spring is here, and these are our seasonal favourites: from books and music to hobbies and beauty.&nbsp;
Let us know in the comments what you're loving as well!
<a href="https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/melbourne-gardens/whats-on-melbourne/forest-therapy/">Forest Therapy</a>
<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/BRAT/Gabriel-Smith/9781398529953">Brat by Gabriel Smith</a>
<a href="https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761638817/the-ruiners--ellena-savage--9781761638817">The Ruiners by Ellena Savage</a>
<a href="https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781844080380/9781844080380">Rebecca Daphne du Maurier</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781399641579/pool-house--mary-hk-choi--2026--9781399641579">Pool House by Mary K. Choi</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://tv.apple.com/au/movie/alien/umc.cmc.419tta0vmcu3xnec7v6u44rzs">Alien</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/minority-report/umc.cmc.4e8pvt0eezl2rnq71x4nx3atn">Minority Report</a>
<a href="https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/sense-and-sensibility">Sense and Sensibility</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://tv.apple.com/au/show/industry/umc.cmc.2pqvlz7qgve19mmpenlvhvdz1">Industry</a>
<a href="https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0TWTZDEW8U30XSRS4CNR92KOIZ">Widow's Bay</a>&nbsp;
Fiona Apple&nbsp;
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0xCWaLwotmO3NtVQsHrhNf">Triple Seven Wishy</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Kath_Arun">Kath and Arun &ndash; Let Them Cook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GlutenbergBible">Glutenberg Bible</a>
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/the-ordinary/the-ordinary-soothing-barrier-support-serum-30ml.html?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23434975183&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD-8fXmyoy7QG2cHJnwTtZdv5CHgo&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlNPVBhCMARIsAPZ5Rqg23zDQjuWZFAM8_T0dZfyQRPpRuVloowJakLMcIgLhoYCSSYt3bzsaAuEcEALw_wcB">The Ordinary&rsquo;s Soothing and Barrier Support Serum</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/go-to/soft-and-creamy-hydrating-cream-cleanser-I-086732/?utm_content=performance-max&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21973592295&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADiWg_Gde27i-FrmwZdngF0_vf6OJ&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlNPVBhCMARIsAPZ5RqjDMECtyTWjw3fXMm91dFCFm77QXCoWsimc-dZ4sPw0mUTB4ux9e7saAspIEALw_wcB">Go-To Soft and Creamy Hydrating Cleanser&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/nars/soft-matte-complete-concealer-V-026513/">Nars Soft Matte Concealer Pot</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiejanehughes/?hl=en">Katie Jane Hughes</a>
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/yves-saint-laurent/ysl-lovenude-lip-blusher-03-taupe-flirt-I-083726/?utm_content=performance-max&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22626324408&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADiWg_HNey6epENcfCTDcJXSE0LM8&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlNPVBhCMARIsAPZ5Rqix_InjiuaKN5keyJ7pjKeSI6wqlq8M-sfTZjJAykZtiVa23MkocUcaAhmGEALw_wcB">YSL LoveNude Lip</a>&nbsp;
Thank you for listening and you can follow us on <a href="https://cultureclubpodcast.substack.com/">Substack</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CultureClubPod">YouTube</a>. Mags and Jas xo

Spring Favourites: What We’re Reading, Watching & Listening To

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A new season means a new Troye Sivan track, and we are sat for the medieval music video that came with it. We reference Gladys Lai's trend piece for Vogue Australia on the rise of the Renaissance Fair. Plus, Lena Dunham is officially Mother, having had a baby via surrogate.

In culture's biggest story of the week, Ed Sheeran is in strife after bowing to stadium owners and dropping Macklemore from his tour. We chart the story and dissect how Ed being Mr Nice Guy contributed to the controversy.

Sydney Sweeney is once again the face of a hugely controversial advert, having posed nude for sports prediction company Novig. Are we surprised? We read from an op-ed by Marina Hyde for The Guardian.

Next, it's apparently the year of the intellectual influencer. Dazed's Laura Pitcher wrote about the phenomenon happening on our algorithms, and we dissect why people are craving education on reels (hint: it's that damn phone).

We have a spring bumper Bookmarked coming to your podcast feeds later this week, so stay tuned for that! 

Thank you for listening - Jas & Mags xo

A new season means a new Troye Sivan track, and we are sat for the medieval music video that came with it. We reference Gladys Lai's trend piece for <a href="https://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/trends/renaissance-fair-style/image-gallery/42172181e25ebbd81471f267afbf087b">Vogue Australia</a> on the rise of the Renaissance Fair.&nbsp;Plus, Lena Dunham is officially Mother, having had a <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/lena-dunham-shopping-for-baby-october-2026">baby via surrogate</a>.
In culture's biggest story of the week, Ed Sheeran is in strife after bowing to stadium owners and dropping Macklemore from his tour. We chart the story and dissect how Ed being <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm17jz89rxevo">Mr Nice Guy</a> contributed to the controversy.
Sydney Sweeney is once again the face of a hugely controversial advert, having posed nude for sports prediction company Novig. Are we surprised? We read from an op-ed by Marina Hyde for <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/15/sydney-sweeney-sports-betting-ad">The Guardian</a>.
Next, it's apparently the year of the intellectual influencer. <a href="https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/70929/1/thoughtfluencers-hot-takes-tiny-mics-explainer-epidemic-instagram-tiktok">Dazed's Laura Pitcher</a> wrote about the phenomenon happening on our algorithms, and we dissect why people are craving education on reels (hint: it's that damn phone).
We have a spring bumper Bookmarked coming to your podcast feeds later this week, so stay tuned for that!&nbsp;
Thank you for listening - Jas &amp; Mags xo

The Rise of Thoughtfluencers, Ed Vs Macklemore & Sydney Sweeney’s Ad

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Wimbledon bans influencers, Australia might be opting out of social media algorithms, and unpacking the Stella Lefty nepo pop-star drama. 

First up: Current SNL cast member Veronika Slowikowska (AKA Veronka is Cool) revealed a new singing project: Me As A Girl. Even local sleuth, Triple J presenter Abby Butler, made a TikTok on the subject. 

Next, Nathan Fielder has made a documentary about Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes. We reference this Vanity Fair feature.

In world-breaking news, Australia might be the first to switch off social media algorithms. Thanks to the campaigning of local not-for-profit, Teach Us Consent, the Australian government may encourage an "opt-in" algorithm. Is this a positive? Or is the algorithm becoming a close comfort? We reference our own interview with Teach Us Consent founder, Chanel Contos, from 2023! And this piece in The Conversation by Rob Nicholls.

Wimbledon is banning influencers? Kind of. Wimbledon will not have any accreditation category for influencers or content creators, sparking a debate not just online but also in the Culture Club studio. 

There’s a name that hasn’t left the internet’s lips this month, and that is Stella Lefty. Her country-pop song ‘Boston’ has gone super bonkers viral and, as a result, brought about a LOT of attention. We break down the plagiarism accusations and billionaire father claims. We reference a Yahoo article by Kelsey Weekman and a review by The Guardian: Boston singer’s debut is bland, boilerplate and beyond banal.

In recommendations, Maggie loved Sterling Point while Jas recommends the new A24 movie about Anthony Bourdain, TONY.

Thanks for listening! You can follow us on Substack and YouTube as well.

Wimbledon bans influencers, Australia might be opting out of social media algorithms, and unpacking the Stella Lefty nepo pop-star drama.&nbsp;
First up: Current SNL cast member Veronika Slowikowska (AKA Veronka is Cool) revealed a new singing project: Me As A Girl. Even local sleuth, Triple J presenter Abby Butler, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@flabbygutler/video/7677845172415221010?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7549912834957297170">made a TikTok</a> on the subject.&nbsp;
Next, Nathan Fielder has made a documentary about Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes. We reference this <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/story/nathan-fielder-elizabeth-holmes-doc-secret-screening-telluride">Vanity Fair feature</a>.
In world-breaking news, Australia might be the first to switch off social media algorithms. Thanks to the campaigning of local not-for-profit, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdAnqUiCe9g/?img_index=1">Teach Us Consent</a>, the Australian government may encourage an "opt-in" algorithm. Is this a positive? Or is the algorithm becoming a close comfort? We reference our <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/consent-laid-bare-with-advocate-chanel-contos/id1698271610?i=1000628313099">own interview</a> with Teach Us Consent founder, Chanel Contos, from 2023! And this piece in&nbsp;<a href="https://theconversation.com/australians-may-soon-be-able-to-switch-off-social-media-algorithms-is-that-censorship-291359">The Conversation</a> by Rob Nicholls.
Wimbledon is banning influencers? Kind of. Wimbledon will not have any accreditation category for influencers or content creators, sparking a debate not just online but also in the Culture Club studio.&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s a name that hasn&rsquo;t left the internet&rsquo;s lips this month, and that is Stella Lefty. Her country-pop song &lsquo;Boston&rsquo; has gone super bonkers viral and, as a result, brought about a LOT of attention. We break down the plagiarism accusations and billionaire father claims. We reference a <a href="Stella%20Lefty%20has%20an%20inescapable%20hit,%20a%20billionaire%20dad%20and%20a%20growing%20list%20of%20copying%20accusations%20by%20Kelsey%20Weekman%20for%20Yahoo">Yahoo article</a> by Kelsey Weekman and a review by The Guardian:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/21/stella-lefty-long-way-home-review">Boston singer&rsquo;s debut is bland, boilerplate and beyond banal.</a>
In recommendations, Maggie loved Sterling Point while Jas recommends the new A24 movie about Anthony Bourdain, <a href="https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/tony">TONY</a>.
Thanks for listening! You can follow us on <a href="https://cultureclubpodcast.substack.com/">Substack</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CultureClubPod">YouTube</a> as well.

Opt-In Algorithms, Wimbledon Bans Influencers & Stella Lefty, Pop’s New Nepo Baby

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