Our winter favourites, from hobbies and skincare to books and music. Cosy up with this episode on YouTube.

Here are the links for our picks!


Skincare 

Dr Jart Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Cream


Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 | Exfoliating Face Toner 


Aesop Sublime Replenishing Night Masque


Makeup 

MERIT Flush Balm


Books 

Tillinghast by Clare Cavenagh


The In Between by Christos Tsiolkas 


Films 

The Airport Chaplain (series)

2007 Films 

Lars and the Real Girl 


Music 

Daniel Caesar’s Son of Spergy

Olivia Rodrigo's You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love

Our winter favourites, from hobbies and skincare to books and music. Cosy up with this episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CultureClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.Here are the links for our picks! Skincare <a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/dr-jart/cicapair-intensive-soothing-repair-cream-V-069993/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Jart Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Cream</a> <a href="https://www.clinique.com.au/product/1682/15502/skin-care/exfoliatorsmasks/clarifying-lotion-2?size=200ml&gclsrc=aw.ds&&cm_mmc=Paid_Search-_-Google-_-Digital-_-&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23083100785&gbraid=0AAAAADKVq9-aDCcV8HVghMBWjKpmo6LCO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrs7RBhDuARIsAIVfBD28Zix_tFPm8GMaYgRfLUzxioyWYoxdbeLXixDZRjhqq600QRWjzjEaAvxwEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 | Exfoliating Face Toner </a> <a href="https://www.aesop.com/skin-care/exfoliants-masks/sublime-replenishing-night-masque/SK67.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aesop Sublime Replenishing Night Masque</a> Makeup <a href="https://www.meritbeauty.com/en-au/products/flush-balm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MERIT Flush Balm</a> Books <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/800248/tillinghast-by-clare-cavenagh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tillinghast by Clare Cavenagh</a> <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Christos-Tsiolkas-In-Between-9781761470011" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The In Between by Christos Tsiolkas </a> Films <a href="https://miff.com.au/program/film/the-airport-chaplain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Airport Chaplain</a> (series)2007 Films <a href="https://www.flicks.com.au/movie/lars-and-the-real-girl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lars and the Real Girl </a> Music <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2LKW0m9cC63QzEI9tJH3ql" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniel Caesar’s Son of Spergy</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3WZZF72ihlKPZBS4zSsNHl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olivia Rodrigo's You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love</a><hr>

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.

Culture Club

Our Winter Favourites: Books, Films, Music, Beauty & More

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Hudson Williams’ paparazzi blow-up, Zendaya’s private jet dress and another AI gaffe. 

Hi listeners! A reminder that you can receive a few extra Bookmarked recommendations on our Substack, plus you can watch this episode on YouTube. Lots of pop culture popcorn this episode, so grab your coffee/ tea and settle in.

Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams has been accosted by Parisian paparazzi and is fed up. Is this warranted or is it one standard for celebrity women versus men? We reference this post by creator Susan Hyatt.

This past week, Marie Claire Australia was called out on the global stage (including on Saint Hoax) for an AI gaffe. We reference a report on it via Crikey's daily news column The Snoop, and ask if, rather than blaming the writer, it's a symptom of a systemic rot in the media industry worldwide. 

The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan is out now, and Zendaya has been STUNNING on red carpets during its press tour. One showstopping angel-inspired dress we reference is by French label Matières Fécales (aka Fecal Matter). Another was by Schiaparelli and had to be personally private jetted from Paris to London ahead of the premiere. We reference the original video by fashion creator ly.as. 

In Bookmarked, Jas enjoyed First Light, the debut feature from Filipino-Australian James J. Robinson. You can see it in select cinemas now. Maggie recommends The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa, translated by Stephen Snyder. 

Thank you for listening! 

Jas & Mags xo 

Hudson Williams&rsquo; paparazzi blow-up, Zendaya&rsquo;s private jet dress and another AI gaffe.&nbsp;
Hi listeners! A reminder that you can receive a few extra Bookmarked recommendations on our <a href="https://cultureclubpodcast.substack.com/">Substack</a>, plus you can watch this episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CultureClubPod">YouTube</a>. Lots of pop culture popcorn this episode, so grab your coffee/ tea and settle in.
Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams has been <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/hudson-williams-confronted-parisian-paparazzi.html">accosted</a> by Parisian paparazzi and is fed up. Is this warranted or is it one standard for celebrity women versus men? We reference this post by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DawHDvnlnVs/?img_index=1">creator Susan Hyatt</a>.
This past week, Marie Claire Australia was called out on the global stage (including on Saint Hoax) for an AI gaffe. We reference a report on it via Crikey's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/10/marie-claire-ai-prompt-article-jillian-segal-antisemitism-royal-commission-abc-sbs/">daily news column</a> The Snoop, and ask if, rather than blaming the writer, it's a symptom of a systemic rot in the media industry worldwide.&nbsp;
The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan is out now, and Zendaya has been STUNNING on red carpets during its press tour. One showstopping angel-inspired dress we reference is by French label <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matieresfecalesparis/?hl=en">Mati&egrave;res F&eacute;cales</a> (aka Fecal Matter). Another was by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyaakim/2026/07/14/zendaya-and-law-roach-deliver-another-masterclass-at-the-premiere-of-the-odyssey/">Schiaparelli</a> and had to be personally private jetted from Paris to London ahead of the premiere. We reference the original video by fashion creator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DadeDwCth9j/">ly.as</a>.&nbsp;
In Bookmarked, Jas enjoyed <a href="https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/first-light">First Light,</a> the debut feature from Filipino-Australian James J. Robinson. You can see it in select cinemas now. Maggie recommends <a href="https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781784700447/the-memory-police--yoko-ogawa--2020--9781784700447">The Memory Police</a> by Yoko Ogawa, translated by Stephen Snyder.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening!&nbsp;
Jas &amp; Mags xo&nbsp;

The Hudson Williams’ Double Standard, Zendaya’s Private Jetted Dress & AI In Media

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Wasia Project sits down and opens up about sibling dynamics, new music and Heartstopper Forever.

Hi listeners! A reminder that we are on YouTube AND now Substack! 

Consisting of siblings William Gao and Olivia Hardy, Wasia Project was formed in 2019 and grew during the COVID lockdowns when Olivia and Will were just teenagers. After two EPs and a hit track that was picked up by Heartstopper, Wasia Project’s debut album Nocturne is dropping later this year, on September 18.

Described as “turning coming-of-age angst into catharsis”, Nocturne is a ballad-filled, soaring pop album that explores growing up in a fractured digital world, all backed by the siblings’ classical music training.

We sat down with the British band when they were on their small world tour to chat about their first album, Heartstopper's impact, and how to collaborate when you work with your sibling.

In recommendations, Will enjoyed Heretic on the plane over to Australia, while Olivia recently picked up A Philosophy of Walking by Frederic Gros.

Thank you for listening and being a part of the Culture Club world <3 

Jas & Mags xo

Wasia Project sits down and opens up about sibling dynamics, new music and Heartstopper Forever. Hi listeners!&nbsp;A reminder that we are on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CultureClubPod">YouTube</a> AND now <a href="https://substack.com/@cultureclubpodcast">Substack</a>!&nbsp;
Consisting of siblings William Gao and Olivia Hardy, Wasia Project was formed in 2019 and grew during the COVID lockdowns when Olivia and Will were just teenagers. After two EPs and a hit track that was picked up by Heartstopper, Wasia Project&rsquo;s debut album Nocturne is dropping later this year, on September 18.
Described as &ldquo;turning coming-of-age angst into catharsis&rdquo;, Nocturne is a ballad-filled, soaring pop album that explores growing up in a fractured digital world, all backed by the siblings&rsquo; classical music training.
We sat down with the British band when they were on their small world tour to chat about their first album, Heartstopper's impact, and how to collaborate when you work with your sibling.
In recommendations, Will enjoyed <a href="https://a24films.com/films/heretic">Heretic</a> on the plane over to Australia, while Olivia recently picked up <a href="https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781804290446/a-philosophy-of-walking--frederic-gros--2023--9781804290446---1">A Philosophy of Walking</a> by Frederic Gros.
Thank you for listening and being a part of the Culture Club world &lt;3&nbsp;
Jas &amp; Mags xo

Wasia Project On Sibling Tests, Heartstopper & Their Debut Album, Nocturne

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Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Mom TV show, Zoella’s surprising life update, and Lizzo speaks out about the Khia Asylum.

Hi listeners! A reminder that we are on YouTube AND now Substack! More Culture Club, woo hoo!

In this week's episode, we start with Maggie's Zoella update and the TikTok comment that had her bf Tom blushing. We also chit chat about Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Moms TV show (inspired by her public friendship drama earlier this year), as well as the cringe marketing tactics brands posted after the Empire State proposal.

After our Kylie Jenner Meta glasses post popped off, in this week's episode, we chat about the rise of celebrity Finstas. In The Finsta Renaissance Is Here for Nylon, the writer Sam Tracy shares some examples of the finstas and asks why people are creating second (yet public) accounts. Lizzo is back in the headlines after her latest album Bitch failed to chart after dropping on June 5. 

During an interview with "Swiftologist" last week, Lizzo reflected on the poor sales and discussed the phenomenon of the Khia Asylum. We break down the internet space and read from Sending Women To The ‘Khia Asylum’ Is Music’s Latest Cruel Trend. But It Reflects An Old Historical Bias by James Hall for The Conversation, as well as The Guardian's 2/5 star review of Bitch. We also hear from PhD candidate Sascha Samlal, whose research focuses on fan culture and shame and had a differing perspective on the Khia Asylum than James/ The Conversation did. You can hear her full take in our Substack this week.

In Bookmarked, Maggie recommends the Chinese family drama film, Dear You, while Jas recommends the new Australian history podcast from the ABC, The Dead Can't Sue.

Thank you for being a part of the Culture Club world <3 We appreciate you!

Jas & Mags xo

Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Mom TV show, Zoella&rsquo;s surprising life update, and Lizzo speaks out about the Khia Asylum.
Hi listeners! A reminder that we are on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CultureClubPod">YouTube</a> AND now <a href="https://substack.com/@cultureclubpodcast">Substack</a>! More Culture Club, woo hoo!
In this week's episode, we start with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@maggie_zhou/video/7656733813426359572?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7549912834957297170">Maggie's Zoella update</a> and the TikTok comment that had her bf Tom blushing. We also chit chat about Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Moms TV show (inspired by her public friendship drama earlier this year), as well as the cringe marketing tactics brands posted after the Empire State proposal.
After our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaPLtCREyWF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Kylie Jenner Meta glasses post</a> popped off, in this week's episode, we chat about the rise of celebrity Finstas. In <a href="https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/finsta-instagram-celebrity-lore-trend">The Finsta Renaissance Is Here</a> for Nylon, the writer Sam Tracy shares some examples of the finstas and asks why people are creating second (yet public) accounts. Lizzo is back in the headlines after her latest album Bitch failed to chart after dropping on June 5.&nbsp;
During an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AvXwyqLx0w">interview with "Swiftologist"</a> last week, Lizzo reflected on the poor sales and discussed the phenomenon of the Khia Asylum. We break down the internet space and read from <a href="https://theconversation.com/sending-women-to-the-khia-asylum-is-musics-latest-cruel-trend-but-it-reflects-an-old-historical-bias-281331">Sending Women To The &lsquo;Khia Asylum&rsquo; Is Music&rsquo;s Latest Cruel Trend. But It Reflects An Old Historical Bias</a> by James Hall for The Conversation, as well as <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jun/05/lizzo-bitch-album-review">The Guardian's</a> 2/5 star review of Bitch. We also hear from PhD candidate Sascha Samlal, whose research focuses on fan culture and shame and had a differing perspective on the Khia Asylum than James/ The Conversation did. You can hear her full take in our Substack this week.
In Bookmarked, Maggie recommends the Chinese family drama film, <a href="https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/dear-you">Dear You</a>, while Jas recommends the new Australian history podcast from the ABC, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/033zDWtJpUPCqolh6k8D6B">The Dead Can't Sue</a>.
Thank you for being a part of the Culture Club world &lt;3 We appreciate you!
Jas &amp; Mags xo

Celebrity Flops, Finstas & Breaking Out Of The Khia Asylum

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