Everything Is Content

Beth, Ruchira & Oenone
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In a world where Everything Is Content - Beth McColl, Ruchira Sharma and Oenone are here to guide you through the stories that have ignited the internet each week. Films, viral long reads, Instagram scandals, celebrity nonsense, reality TV obsessions and TikTok trends- if you can post about it online, then we can (and will) turn it into discourse. Every week, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone will delve into the biggest and splashiest pop culture stories, before weighing in on the conversations that they have ignited online. Why are we so interested in these stories? And what does this say about us as we try to navigate life in the "real" world? Get in huns, we're making content about content. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @EverythingIsContentPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 16 hr ago

    Anne Hathaway Pregnancy Discourse, Unbearable Heatwaves & Gen Bedroom

    Hello EIClimate worriers, we're back with a new episode spanning heatwaves, hot wedding fashion and a temperature check on Gen Z's futures. First up, our dear, dear friend Dua got married recently and kindly shared *the* dress publicly last weekend. Was it an EIC slay or nay? Find out. We also wade into the most ridiculous discourse we've ever encountered, arguably – all centred on Anne Hathaway's pregnancy. Then there's only one subject on the UK's mind right now: heatwave. We dive into the frustrating and unreasonable online discourse around the climate. And finally, Generation Bedroom. No, these aren't fun teens sleeping in; they're a generation of unemployed, disenfranchised young people pushed out of jobs and entering the world. Thank you for listening to us this week! Remember to keep hydrated and stay safe in the heat. Love O,R.B xoxo This week Ruchira watched The Alien Autopsy Scandal and read I Who Have Never Known Men. Oenone loved Legends, Rivals s2 & The Harry Styles tour (as did Beth). Beth also recommended Fantastic Mr Fox. ----- Dua Lipa Has Finally Revealed Her Wedding Dress – And It Took 1,155 Hours To Make How hot a 1976-style heatwave would be today Why even a mild UK heatwave can feel hotter than America's worst Pop Crave's Anne Hathaway tweet Women who postpone having babies until they are older make happier parents, study finds Women Who Give Birth in Their Thirties Have Longer Telomeres, a Marker of Healthy Cellular Aging Young people and work: interim report Being NEET in early adulthood has scarring effect into midlife Young bearing the brunt of UK tax and wage changes, says BoE economist Number of job vacancies hits five year-low Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  2. 2 days ago

    Everything In Conversation: Taste, Tasteslop & Tabis

    Hello EIChloe Sevignys, this week, one of the big cultural talking points is can AI ever replicate taste? And should we all be actively protecting our own, regardless of how good or bad it is? In March, Kyle Chayka wrote a piece for The New Yorker titled: Why Tech Bros Are Now Obsessed with Taste. In it, he quoted several key tech figures who present taste as the final frontier for AI tech bros - almost like the one human trait they’re finding impossible to replicate. In May, Trend forecaster and founder of the strategy firm Nemesis Global, Emily Segal, coined the term “tasteslop” to describe the repetitive, recycled visuals littering the internet that feel devoid of any human point of view, almost like gorgeous blandness. Lots of it, she points out, feels like this because it’s generated by AI and then replicated over and over. And of course, last week, Polyester released ‘The Polyester Book of Bad Taste’, a collection of essays edited by its editor-in-chief Ione Gamble. The book is described as an antidote to ever-creeping homogeneity and bland tastefulness. “In a world constantly vying for our attention, having faith in your own (bad) taste is more than a small subversion – it's a rallying cry to live our lives unapologetically.” We talk all things taste, with your help! Thank you so much for all of your takes on this topic we love being in conversation with you all! O, R, B xx The Polyester Book of (Bad) Taste TASTESLOP: Notes on technological anxiety Why Tech Bros Are Now Obsessed with Taste Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  3. 19 Jun

    David Hockney, Midas Fury & Are There Really Aliens?

    Hello EICelestial beings! This week on the podcast - the world’s first trillionaire, unique celebrity baby names and Ruchira's terrifying folklore tidbit. Plus EIC headquarters went to a party, and some members might still be drunk (and it may just be that young lady's 33rd birthday the day this episode is released, everyone go and wish Beth(any) McColl a happy 33rd). Firstly, it's been a big week! From North West's recent festival performance, to the Knick's winning the NBA and Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire. We take you through the standout headlines from the world of pop culture and beyond! Next up, Tommy Fury and Molly Mae finally announced the name of their newborn son this weekend. The baby boy, who was born earlier this month is called… Midas. The couple revealed the name via Tommy’s boxing shorts, which he wore to a match on Saturday. We get into the names of it all! We hope you enjoy listening, please do leave a rating, review, or Spotify comment and we will forever be grateful. O,R,B. Oenone's been loving: David Hockney (general), Thirst Ruchira's been loving: Disclosure Day Beth's been loving: Everything by Patrick Radden-Keefe, Maternal Instincts, Should I Marry A Murderer Social media to be banned for under-16s in landmark government move to give kids their childhood back Tyra Banks Sues Netflix for Defamation, Alleges ‘Surgical Manipulation’ of Her ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ Interview Looksmaxxing Influencer Clavicular Faces Criticism Over New Nose: ‘Too Thin for His Face’ Why F1 Fans Are So Upset With Kim Kardashian Following Martin Brundle Snub ‘The genie is out of the bottle’: parents react to UK under-16s social media ban Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. Everything In Conversation: Novel Writing, Men Who Won't Grow Up & Sally Rooney with Jem Calder

    17 Jun

    Everything In Conversation: Novel Writing, Men Who Won't Grow Up & Sally Rooney with Jem Calder

    Happy Wednesday EICrickets! In today's episode we're joined by writer and novelist Jem Calder, whose debut novel I Want You To Be Happy was released last month. The three of us all separately recommended the book on the pod, and we're in good company as fans. Andrew O'Hagan called Jem his "new favourite writer" and Sally Rooney said it was an "irresistible novel that asks complex questions about contemporary life and refuses easy answers. I couldn't stop reading." The book follows the unfurling, complicated relationship between Chuck, a 35-year-old copywriter working at a large ad agency, and Joey, a 23-year-old barista living payday to payday who nurtures a quiet ambition of becoming a poet. We talk to Jem about the themes of his novel- don't worry, no spoilers- plus the writing process, what he thinks about modern dating, dating apps, men who refuse to grow up and being "discovered" by Sally Rooney. Plus plenty of book recs & writing advice. Thanks so much for listening! See you Friday! B, O, R x -------- Penguin - Switzy by Emma Cline Waterstones - I Want You To Be Happy by Jem Calder Faber & Faber - Reward System by Jem Calder Dazed Digital - I Want You to Be Happy: The Sally Rooney-approved book of the summer by Roisin Lanigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  5. 12 Jun

    Hot Girl Trademarks, Anti-Nude Tech & Should EIC Ban Bonnie Blue?

    Hello EICrystals! This week on the podcast- shocking sex stunts, digital literary drama, surveillance for safety. Plus: a suspicious vibrating sound, Oenone losing her voice & Ruchira filing paperwork. First up- provocateur and viral adult creator Bonnie Blue is back in the headlines after turning her baby shower into... well, a very different kind of shower. The 27-year-old has begun releasing footage from Saturday's event, where 112 attendees reportedly took part over the course of six hours. Is this an adult entertainer exercising her bodily autonomy or a huge safeguarding concern for her unborn baby? And are we complicit for covering it? Let us know in the comments/ our DMs if you think this should be the last time we say the words Bonnie or Blue on the pod. Next up- we know that hot girls read, but do hot girls also file trademarks for widely used phrases they didn't invent? Last week business owner and BookTok creator Allie Mitrovich announced (in a now-deleted post) that she had officially secured the registration for the phrase "Hot Girls Read". We track the backlash, the outcome and ask why everyone online thinks they have to be a business owner. And finally: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that tech companies must introduce in-built software that stops underage users from taking or sharing nudes. Apple and Google have both been given until September to comply or will face legislation to force them to do so. Is this a major win for child safety or a sly attack on all of our most fundamental privacy rights? We hope you luuuurve today's episode because we luuuurved making it for you. If so, please leave us a rating or a review or share us on social media or in the group chat. O, R, B x Ruchira's been loving The Invite (out July 3rd) and Backrooms, Beth's been loving Two Weeks In August on BBC iPlayer and The Comeback on NOW TV and Oenone's been loving Main Characters by Bobby Palmer (out July 2nd!) with special mention to Isaac and the Egg. ------------------ Lad Bible - Bonnie Blue shares photos from 'disgusting' baby shower stunt YouTube - "I'm not responsible for 13-year-olds...' Bonnie Blue x Shelagh Fogarty LBC People - A Content Creator Filed to Trademark 'Hot Girls Read,' Then the BookTok Community Erupted Online Lit Hub - A content creator tried to trademark "Hot Girls Read." BookTok clapped back. NPR - 'Very demure, very mindful' trademark issue is 'handled,' TikTok influencer says Substack - Hot Girls Don't Weaponize Trademarks Against Small Businesses: The Book Community Might Have a Greed Problem Podcasts - Matilda Djerf on Creator-Led Brands, Secrets Behind 300% Growth and Tough Lessons in Entrepreneurship Good Noticings - Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia The Guardian - Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones The Times - Tech bosses threatened with prison if they fail to protect children Big Brother Watch statement Signal statement GOV UK - New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images CBS - Musk fires outsourced content moderators who track abuse on Twitter BBC - Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How does it work? BBC - P**n site traffic plummets as UK age verification rules enforced BBC - Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee Lad Bible - Sexual offences lawyer warns of 'explosion' of illegal images as ChatGPT plans adult content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  6. Everything In Conversation: Is Being Straight Great Actually?

    10 Jun

    Everything In Conversation: Is Being Straight Great Actually?

    Hello EIChihuahuas, happy Pride month! The NYT chose violence this Pride with an op-ed on why being straight is great, actually. They quickly changed the title to "There's Nothing Wrong With Wanting Men" – a possible response to rising criticism. Naturally, we (and you) had a few thoughts on the topic... Thank you for your amazing thoughts and for listening to us 3 love O, R, B xxx ------ There’s Nothing Wrong With Wanting Men Chanté's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  7. 5 Jun

    Hasan Piker's UK Ban, Euphoria: Over For Good & Mr and Mrs Lipa

    Hello EICornettos! It's been a hefty week in the world of pop culture, so grab a lolly and let's get into it. Oenone is away at a wedding... very unusual timing because Mr and Mrs Dua Lipa legally tied the knot last week. But the internet had some choice words about the singer's white suit. EIC Fashion Police LTD. are wading through the mess to share our searing hot takes for you. Ruchira did some on the ground reporting from SXSW, which hit headlines this week after speakers Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur were barred from entering the UK by the Home Office, who said their "presence would not be conducive to the public good". We dive into the difficult debate around free speech, authoritarianism and our fears of rising antisemitism. And finally Euphoria 3: Over For Good. Sam Levinson has done what he did, meaning EIC had to do what it does best. We gave our honest reviews and (of course) didn't hold back. Thank you for listening to us this week 3 love O,R,B -------- This week Ruchira shared some thoughts from her time at SXSW. She also read The Lost World. Beth loved the incredible story of Tim Payne's rise to social media superstardom and Fruit Fly. (SXSW Talk) The Authoritarian Creep: How Far Right Rhetoric Impacts Culture Free speech activists condemn UK entry ban for Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur Hasan Piker on antisemitism, America's support of Israel & the need for trust in mainstream media Labour MP Calls on Home Office to Ban Hasan Piker From the UK Why ‘Euphoria’ Had to End This Way. For Good. The Mess Was the Point Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  8. Everything In Conversation: UK Transphobia & Why We Need To Listen To Trans People With Maxine Heron

    3 Jun

    Everything In Conversation: UK Transphobia & Why We Need To Listen To Trans People With Maxine Heron

    Hello EIComrades, happy Pride month 🎉 In today’s episode we speak to Maxine Heron. Maxine is the online comms officer at Not a phase a registered, trans-led British grassroots charity dedicated strictly to supporting and uplifting transgender and gender-diverse adults across the UK, as well as being a model, creator, writer and public speaker, and friend of the pod. A couple of weeks ago, the The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) ruled that single-sex changing rooms and bathrooms in England, Wales and Scotland must exclude trans people. The guidance issued to public bodies, businesses and other service providers, has been approved by ministers. It’s such a dark time in UK politics, we speak to Maxine about the real world implications on trans people, how we got here, and what we can do to help. Sending lots of love to every trans person out there, we love you & so do all of our mates. O,R,B xoxoxx Write to your MP Maxine Heron Not A Phase Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms Trans lives survey 2021: Enduring the UK’s hostile environment Where does the British public stand on transgender rights in 2024/25? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
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In a world where Everything Is Content - Beth McColl, Ruchira Sharma and Oenone are here to guide you through the stories that have ignited the internet each week. Films, viral long reads, Instagram scandals, celebrity nonsense, reality TV obsessions and TikTok trends- if you can post about it online, then we can (and will) turn it into discourse. Every week, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone will delve into the biggest and splashiest pop culture stories, before weighing in on the conversations that they have ignited online. Why are we so interested in these stories? And what does this say about us as we try to navigate life in the "real" world? Get in huns, we're making content about content. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @EverythingIsContentPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Beth, Ruchira & Oenone
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Beth, Ruchira & Oenone
  • Show Website
    Everything Is Content

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