Lowbrow
Lowbrow
Where were you when Miley Cyrus couldn't stop twerking? Or when Prince Harry's privates were leaked in Vegas? Chances are you might remember one of these events but not the other. Enter Lowbrow: your cheat sheet to the biggest pop culture moments. Each week hosts Holly Wainwright and Shannen Findlay will take turns breaking down the pop culture moments that showed us something about the world , fr…Social links:
Introducing: Things You Didn't Learn In School
Hi Guys! Dropping into your feeds with an exciting update... We’ve got a brand new pod in Mamamia network - it's called 'Things You Didn't Learn In School.' Mamamia's Em Vernem and comedian Bec Melrose are popping into your ears each week to ask some experts the things they're embarrassed to admi…
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Kristen Stewart’s Very Public Cheating Scandal
In the early 2010’s Gen Z cared about two things A LOT, the movie franchise Twilight, and the fact that it’s stars we’re dating in real life. That was until certain pap photos surfaced breaking the two apart and breaking the hearts of Gen Z’s (and oddly some Gen Xers) everywhere. This episode Sha…
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Tabloid Culture Didn't Die In A Tunnel In Paris
This week we dive into a moment in time where the world stood still, the death of Princess Diana. Holly takes Shannen through how the news unfolded here in Australia, how the world reacted and what impact her passing has had on society since. Plus, the pair discuss if we’ve moved on from tabloi…
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That Time The Internet Believed The Queen Was Reincarnated
There's nothing more we love here at Lowbrow than royal gossip and a conspiracy theory and this episode has both! Shannen takes Holly through the internets silliest rumour, was Queen Elizabeth reincarnated into Trisha Paytas' baby? Which obviously left Holly with one question... who is Trisha Pay…
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How Gwyneth Paltrow And Winona Ryder Became Frenemies
There are so many iconic besties from the 90's, like Drew Barrymore and Camerón Diaz, or Jennifer Anniston and Courtney Cox but no duo was more iconic than Gwyneth Paltrow and Winona Ryder. This week Holly unpacks Gwyneth and Winona's friendship, what ultimately led to their undoing and the very …
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Camila Cabello & The Curse Of The Girl Group
In every girl group there is one that stands out above the rest, in Destiny's Child it was Beyoncé, in Pussy Cat Dolls it was Nicole Scherzinger, and in Fifth Harmony it was Camila Cabello. This episode Shannen takes Holly through the creation of Fifth Harmony, all the drama behind the scenes, an…
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Michael & Paula: A Tragedy That Began On A Bed
This love story begins like all good ones do, in a bed. Paula Yates met Michael Hutchence when he appeared as a guest on her breakfast TV show. The chemistry was undeniable, the problem was they were already in a relationship... with other people. This episode Holly tells Shannen the rollercoas…
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Shakira, Lana & The Rise Of The Petty Queen
We have talked about A LOT of petty queens on this show, from Julia Roberts to Taylor Swift, but in 2023 we have seen a new bread of petty queens rise up... and we are here for it! Enter Shakira and Lana Del Rey. This episode Shannen unpacks Lana's infamous Tulsa billboard, and Shakira's brand n…
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When Nicole Kidman Saved Her “Bad Boy” Husband
There aren't many Australian couples as loved as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, but how much do you remember about their love story? This week, Holly takes us back to 2007, as Sydney geared up to host its own version of a royal wedding. We hear about the ups and downs of Keith and Nic's relation…
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Mascaragate: Is This The End Of The Influencer?
Earlier this year, a video posted to TikTok by beauty influencer Mikayla Nogueira left the world with one question... "is she wearing false eyelashes?" This episode Shannen unpacks the scandal rocking the beauty world that's now clocked up millions of views, and Holly and Shannen discuss if this i…
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