Cappuccino and Croissant [English version]

Harmonie de Mieville

Join Harmonie for an unfiltered dive into pop culture, music, film, and society, served with sarcasm and sharp humor. Each episode tackles current trends and social issues with a critical, thought-provoking perspective. A podcast for those who love deep conversations and challenging the status quo, all while sipping on your favorite coffee.

  1. Taylor Swift, Crisis Playlists & The Death of the “Song of the Summer” – Pop in 2025 Uncovered

    2 SEPT.

    Taylor Swift, Crisis Playlists & The Death of the “Song of the Summer” – Pop in 2025 Uncovered

    In 2025, there’s no universal anthem taking over beaches or rooftop parties — just algorithm-driven bubbles, niche playlists, and fleeting moments. And yet, some artists, like Taylor Swift, still know how to turn an album announcement into a cultural event. In this episode of Cappuccino & Croissant, we dive into three key shifts: • How Taylor Swift turns marketing into a masterclass in viral storytelling. • Why the “song of the summer” is dead — and what that says about our music culture. • The rise of two emotional refuges: Recession Pop and modern gospel. Behind these trends lies the same truth: music has become a tool for emotional regulation in a hyper-fragmented world. Whether it’s nostalgia-fueled escapism or pop-infused spirituality, every playlist is a survival map in the era of constant notifications. 🎯 Why listen? To decode how pop culture is evolving, uncover the marketing strategies that still work, and discover how your own playlists reveal more about you than you think. 💡 Keep the conversation going & support the studio: 🔗 Explore the full universe at cappcroissantmedia.com ❤️ Join the community on Patreon for exclusive content, early access, and backstage stories. ☕ Buy me a coffee via PaypalMe — every little bit helps keep this voice independent. [Taylor Swift Pop Culture Music Marketing Song Of The Summer Recession Pop Gospel Music Cappuccino And Croissant Music Analysis Cultural Trends]

    27 min
  2. What if God didn’t have an Instagram account? (Faith, power, free will, and misunderstood pentagrams)

    12 AOÛT

    What if God didn’t have an Instagram account? (Faith, power, free will, and misunderstood pentagrams)

    What if religion was never about salvation, but about control? This episode slices through sacred narratives, cognitive biases, and inherited belief systems — from whispered bedtime prayers to algorithmic dogmas disguised as spirituality. It’s raw. It’s personal. It’s uncomfortable on purpose. We talk about:— Growing up with baby Jesus, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, and silent shame— Why religion was born in the gut, not in scripture— How belief systems were engineered to organize power— God, beta version: from cave walls to control structures— Cognitive biases and the neural roots of faith— The cult mechanics behind religions… and brands— Selective faith, spiritual ego, and ethical self-reclamation— And what remains when we strip belief down to its most fragile, most human thread No gods were harmed in the making of this episode. But a few illusions were. This is not a manifesto. It’s a scalpel in velvet. A spiritual audit. A refusal to stop asking uncomfortable questions. -- If this episode challenged you, moved you, or helped you name something you didn’t know how to say — consider supporting independent, unfiltered creation. → Full world: https://cappcroissantmedia.com→ Patreon for exclusive content: https://patreon.com/harmoniedemieville→ Tip if you feel like it: https://paypal.me/harmoniedemieville Belief should never cost your freedom. But independent work? It needs allies. Thanks for being here. And remember: doubt is sacred too.

    42 min
  3. Are you filming or listening? | Celebrity, Respect & Cognitive Biases

    5 AOÛT

    Are you filming or listening? | Celebrity, Respect & Cognitive Biases

    🎧 Fandom, intimacy, and the illusion of connection in the age of algorithmic obsession. You say you love them. You say you support them. You say you respect them. But what does respect look like when your first instinct is to hit “record” instead of looking someone in the eye? This episode takes a hard look at the hidden mechanics of fan culture — the kind that celebrates vulnerability only when it’s photogenic. We talk about Bang Chan (Stray Kids), V (BTS), Yeonjun (TXT), Madison Beer, and every artist who dared to say enough while the world was still demanding more. From airport ambushes to parasocial intimacy, from fancams to performative empathy, we dissect what happens when the idol becomes a public archive — and not a person. This isn’t just about one livestream. It’s about a system designed to blur boundaries until human exhaustion becomes viral content. What does it mean to be a good fan in 2025? Is filming really caring? Is presence the same as possession? What if the most respectful thing you can do… is nothing? 🧠 In this episode, we break down:– Why emotional access has become the new currency of fandom– The psychology behind parasocial projection– The difference between admiration… and entitlement– Why respect isn’t silence, but knowing when to be invisible 💡This is not a think piece. It’s a rupture. A cracked lens. A soft emergency. You’re not just scrolling — you’re participating. So ask yourself: are you filming… or are you listening? 👇 Go deeper.→ Explore the books: trauma, tech, identity, illusions.→ Listen to the music: raw, unapologetic, real.→ Support the work: Patreon – PayPalMe – Website→ Share if this made you uncomfortable in all the right ways. 🔑 Tags:[fan culture, parasocial, Bang Chan, Stray Kids, idol respect, toxic fandom, artist privacy, Kpop critique, fan entitlement, TikTok voyeurism, public meltdown, consent in fandom, artist exhaustion, live stream backlash, Bang Chan July live, emotional projection, stan culture analysis, Cappuccino & Croissant podcast, fandom boundaries, celebrity culture criticism]

    41 min

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Join Harmonie for an unfiltered dive into pop culture, music, film, and society, served with sarcasm and sharp humor. Each episode tackles current trends and social issues with a critical, thought-provoking perspective. A podcast for those who love deep conversations and challenging the status quo, all while sipping on your favorite coffee.