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 and discuss why it's sparked such a local conversation on gender. Thank you to everyone who took the time to write and voicemail. 

Post-US election, the internet is ablaze with cultural conversations around the fashion of the past few years and how it indicated a Republican landslide. From old money to coquette to Americana, the trend cycle has been perpetuating conservatism for a while. 

We quote a TikTok by Elysia Berman, reference the substack Fashion's Alt-Right Flirtation from I Heart Mess and read from a 2018 VICE article titled Learn To Spot The Secret Signals Of Far-Right Fashion. 

For recommendations, Maggie continues the US politics theme with the podcast America’s Young Men Are Falling Behind – And Shifting Right by Plain English with Derek Thompson. Jas enjoyed a newsletter from The Foreword titledSo You’re In A Comparison Spiralby Lilith Hardie Lupica for the career newsletter The Foreword.

Thank you to Australian period brand Scarlet and their new rae heat pad for sponsoring this episode. 

Chat next time!! Jas & Mags xo

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 “<a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/dolly-alderton-fans-melbourne-event/">hijacked</a>” 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 and discuss why it's sparked such a local conversation on gender. Thank you to everyone who took the time to write and voicemail. 
Post-US election, the internet is ablaze with cultural conversations around the fashion of the past few years and how it indicated a Republican landslide. From old money to coquette to Americana, the <a href="https://x.com/DLVermeer/status/1855804479062298844">trend cycle</a> has been perpetuating conservatism for a while. 
We quote a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@elysiaberman/video/7435709279245520171?_r=1&amp;_t=8rLEYLNurRQ">TikTok</a> by Elysia Berman, reference the substack <a href="https://www.iheartmess.com/p/fashions-alt-right-flirtation">Fashion's Alt-Right Flirtation</a> from I Heart Mess and read from a 2018 VICE article titled <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/learn-to-spot-the-secret-signals-of-far-right-fashion/">Learn To Spot The Secret Signals Of Far-Right Fashion. </a>
For recommendations, Maggie continues the US politics theme with the podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rVssVKB0eCKBUGhHjthoD?si=Ki3y1QT_SXijBMlWRxvJaQ">America’s Young Men Are Falling Behind – And Shifting Right by Plain English</a> with Derek Thompson. Jas enjoyed a newsletter from The Foreword titled <a href="https://theforewordd.substack.com/p/so-youre-in-a-comparison-spiral?r=10a9e&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;triedRedirect=true">So You’re In A Comparison Spiral</a> by Lilith Hardie Lupica for the career newsletter The Foreword.
Thank you to Australian period brand <a href="https://scarletperiod.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopb8sdPoYwPxsvSD11hXhcGaGBWgJwBP8pzXMZ3v34NuO1qFngK">Scarlet</a> and their new rae heat pad for sponsoring this episode. 
Chat next time!! Jas &amp; Mags xo

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.

A DM Podcast

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.
A <a href="https://diamantina.com.au">DM Podcast</a>

Culture Club.

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.
<a href="https://diamantina.com.au">A DM Podcast</a>

Ladiesssss

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 freelance, fashion, and what it's like to share your life on the internet. 

For more of Carmen's content, you can follow her on TikTok or Instagram. 

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. 

Carmen Azzopardi (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zigs_mom/?hl=en">Zigs Mom</a>) 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 freelance, fashion, and what it's like to share your life on the internet. 
For more of Carmen's content, you can follow her on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@zigs_mom?lang=en">TikTok</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zigs_mom/?hl=en">Instagram</a>. 
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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultureclubpod/?hl=en">@cultureclubpod</a> or on our personal accounts <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jasmineeskye/?hl=en">@jasmineeskye</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yemagz/?hl=en">@yemagz</a>.

Breaking Down Taboos With Creator Carmen Azzopardi

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 titledEthel 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 was announced we've seen a huge revival of girlhood as adult women try to find the comforts of their childhoods. One writer, Jade Hurley, believes this cultural movement's implications have inklings of alt-right pipelines.

We discuss Jade's substack article titled Your Fave Is Selling A Pedophilic Fantasy and ask if Sabrina Carpenter is perpetuating this regression into girlhood. 

In recommendations, Maggie loved The Berry Pickersby Amanda Peters while Jas shares her thoughts on The Substance. 

We're on a break next week but see you next time! Jas & Mags xo

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 <a href="https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/64914/1/ethel-cain-says-we-are-in-an-irony-epidemic-is-she-right?utm_content=buffercf40c&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=dazedtwitter">Ethel Cain Says We Are In An Irony Epidemic – Is She Right? </a>
We also reference an interview with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBhkt1oRAm9/?hl=en">Amyl and The Sniffers</a> for Triple J.
Since the Barbie movie was announced we've seen a huge revival of girlhood as adult women try to find the comforts of their childhoods. One writer, Jade Hurley, believes this cultural movement's implications have inklings of alt-right pipelines.
We discuss Jade's substack article titled <a href="https://jadehurley.substack.com/p/your-fave-is-selling-a-pedophilic">Your Fave Is Selling A Pedophilic Fantasy</a> and ask if Sabrina Carpenter is perpetuating this regression into girlhood. 
In recommendations, Maggie loved <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123036004-the-berry-pickers">The Berry Pickers</a> by Amanda Peters while Jas shares her thoughts on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNlrGhBpYjc">The Substance</a>. 
We're on a break next week but see you next time! Jas &amp; Mags xo

Girlhood & The Patriarchy

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.

In this segment, we reference an article on Vox titled The Chaos, Conspiracy Theories, and Controversy Surrounding Liam Payne’s Death by Kyndall Cunningham and Aja Romano. We read from How To Grieve Liam Payne by Lucy Blakiston for Shit You Should Care About and reference a 2016 article titled There Is No Right Way To Mourn Celebrities On The Internet by Ariel Bogle for Mashable. We also reference Jas' TikTok which you can watch here. 

Next, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show has returned after a six-year hiatus—to mixed reviews. We discuss what the internet is saying and share some thoughts from Australian-American creator Annika Neilson on the lack of size diversity.

We also read from a New York Times article The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t. by Vanessa Friedman.

In recommendations, Jas has been loving The Design Files' new print magazine while Maggie loved Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker.

Take care - Jas and Mags xo

Hi friends, 
Before we get into it, a disclaimer that this episode was recorded on Friday 18 October. 
Former One Direction member, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2024/10/21/what-to-know-about-liam-paynes-death-payne-had-multiple-drugs-in-system-report-says/">Liam Payne</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahenry/video/7422713036965694762?embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404359%2C121351166%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_share&amp;refer=embed&amp;referer_url=www.pedestrian.tv%2Fentertainment%2Fmaya-henry-liam-payne-legal-action%2F&amp;referer_video_id=7422713036965694762">the allegations</a> that were being brought forward by Liam's ex Maya Henry in the weeks before his death.
In this segment, we reference an article on Vox titled <a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/378321/liam-payne-death-reactions-one-direction-controversy">The Chaos, Conspiracy Theories, and Controversy Surrounding Liam Payne’s Death</a> by Kyndall Cunningham and Aja Romano. We read from <a href="https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/p/how-to-grieve-liam-payne">How To Grieve Liam Payne</a> by Lucy Blakiston for Shit You Should Care About and reference a 2016 article titled <a href="https://mashable.com/article/public-mourning-grief-social-media">There Is No Right Way To Mourn Celebrities On The Internet</a> by Ariel Bogle for Mashable. We also reference Jas' TikTok which you can <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jasmineeskye1/video/7426562978104855826?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7288513133026428434">watch here</a>. 
Next, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show has returned after a six-year hiatus—to mixed reviews. We discuss what the internet is saying and share some thoughts from Australian-American creator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBLTZZ5qxc5/">Annika Neilson</a> on the lack of size diversity.
We also read from a New York Times article <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/style/victorias-secret-fashion-show-return-hiatus.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawF-p0RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc_rjB2sEJfP2i4YDrKr0TpFD2XlltMEVstU5Z4IX8bX71ktkFY5FOQ_Cw_aem_xaW7BWYrKoniCKUIKz347g">The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t.</a> by Vanessa Friedman.
In recommendations, Jas has been loving <a href="https://thedesignfiles.net/">The Design Files</a>' new print magazine while Maggie loved <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593567-madwoman">Madwoman</a> by Chelsea Bieker.
Take care - Jas and Mags xo

Ladiesssss

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