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2 DAYS AGO

Jeffrey Epstein: Everything You Need to Know

This week, we are tackling one of the most upsetting scandals of the century. That's right, Sadaf is summarizing and synthesizing the most pertinent facts about one of the worst sexual predators in American history, Jeffrey Epstein. From what actually took place on Epstein's horrifying Island of debauchery to his associations with big names like Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates, we assess what this conspiracy reveals about the disposable way the world still sees girls and women, and whether there can ever be real justice for the victims of Epstein and his associates... 📚 For further reading: – The Talented Mr. Epstein, Vanity Fair 2003 – jmail.word: For easy Epstein Files scanning – Epstein's Coney Island, Daily Beast 2025 – What We Know About Jeffrey Epstein’s Childhood, Forward 2019 – Jeffrey Epstein: International Money Man of Mystery, New York Magazine 2002 – Jeffrey Epstein Taught at Dalton: His Behaviour Was Noticed, New York Times 2019 – Poor, Smart, And Desperate To Be Rich, The Miami Herald 2019 – Epstein Victim Lawyer Gloria Allred Drops Shock Stat – FBI Records: The Vault 🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like: – Diddy's downfall and what his trial says about Hollywood – Why is the Beckham family fighting? – How Winona Ryder was almost banished from Hollywood 🔗 Once you're done listening, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! Plus, connect with us on social media here: @_sadafahsan @sahagiansarah

2 days ago

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1h 3m
4 FEB

Real Housewives: Inside reality TV’s most powerful empire, with Laura Hensley

This week, we’re diving deep into The Real Housewives as one of the most revealing pop-culture franchises of the past 20 years. While Sarah is away this week, Sadaf is joined by Housewives expert Laura Hensley (creator of the That’s My Opinion! newsletter) to break down why we’re obsessed. We get into how this empire kicked off, the beloved format from the taglines to reunions, the most memorable moments and breakout stars, and, of course, all the criticism: the alcohol consumption, the racial ickiness, the rampant crime. And the big question: is it feminist? 🎟 Real Housewives contest rules: Sadaf and Laura are teaming up for a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills rewatch event in Toronto, happening March 4 at Second City, complete with trivia, contests, prizes, and a free drink with every ticket. You can buy tickets here, or click here to win two tickets. That's right, if you're a Reheat listener, you'll hear a special code in this week's episode. Once you've got that, enter to win. Good luck! 🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Why is the Beckham family fighting? Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard: Inside Hollywood’s most overshared marriage 💌 If you want to hear more from Laura Hensley, read her wonderful newsletter here and give her a follow here. 🔗 Once you're done listening, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! Plus, connect with us on social media here: @_sadafahsan @sahagiansarah

4 Feb

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1h 5m
13/10/2025

From Tilly to tariffs: Hollywood is bracing for impact

Hollywood is abuzz over the latest talent to hit the scene: Tilly Norwood. However, the talk isn’t centred around Tilly’s looks or acting skills, but rather who Tilly is and how it could affect the future of television and film. Tilly Norwood is a fully AI-generated actress, created by Eline Van der Velden, who is a comedian, actor, writer and CEO of AI production company Particle6. Eline says “I see AI not as a replacement for people, but as a new tool – a new paintbrush. Just as animation, puppetry, or CGI opened fresh possibilities without taking away from live acting”. However, many performers and unions representing them are seeing it differently. “Tilly is not art, as art is human,” ACTRA Toronto. Between fighting against the use of artificial intelligence to replace human artistry and bracing for possible tariffs to hit non-U.S. productions, the industry is facing some major challenges. Host Melanie Ng speaks with the President of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) Toronto, Kate Ziegler, about how the artists are fighting back. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

13/10/2025

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22 min
10/12/2025

Meghan Markle's holiday special: Our questions and reactions

This week, we discuss Love, Meghan: A Holiday Celebration. We dissect the delicious guests - from a charming Tom Colicchio to a camera-shy Naomi Osaka. We also dish on Meghan's taste in snacks, give some side-eye regarding her notions of "self-care," and gush over her fabulous wardrobe. Join us as we covet Meghan's glamorous life and her Nancy Meyers-style kitchen. 📚 For further reading: - Katinlyn Greenidge's November profile of Meghan Markle for Harper's Bazaar - Tina Brown's book on the royals, The Palace Papers 🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like: – Meghan Markle vs. The Crown: A Royal Reckoning – How Anne Hathaway Got Labelled a ‘Try-Hard,’ with Alex Sujong Laughlin – Lily Allen's messy, masterful comeback 🔗 And why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! Plus, connect with us on social media here: @_sadafahsan @sahagiansarah

10/12/2025

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51 min
27/02/2025

Digging into the final stretch of the Liberal leadership race

The four candidates in the Liberal leadership race are on the last leg of the campaign after going head to head in French and English debates earlier this week. The March 9th leadership date is fast approaching. It comes as the country sees a dramatic shift in voter support, with the Liberals vaulting ahead of the Conservatives for the first time in years. So did the debate move the needle of support, what are the candidates doing in these final days of the campaign, and will this surge in Liberal support last? To answer those questions, host Cormac Mac Sweeney is joined by Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer at Pollara, and formerly a pollster for the prime minister and head of research and advertising at the PMO. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

27/02/2025

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22 min
26/02/2025

Countdown to tariffs: how much is it going to cost you?

It’s less than a week to go before U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to put a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods. After that happens, the Government of Canada will respond with tariffs of our own, and everything on which those tariffs apply will get more expensive. The fears are very real. There are concerns Canada will enter a recession, that the Canadian dollar will take a hit, and that hundreds of thousands of jobs could be on the line. Host David Smith speaks with University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe about what it could mean for you and for the economy. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

26/02/2025

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20 min
01/03/2021

How can we learn to embrace boredom?

Even without a global pandemic, we're spending less and less time just doing nothing. The urge to check our phone every 20 minutes is the same urge that leads us to online shopping and bread making and ... anything else to distract us from our current predicament. But what if we could learn to turn our boredom into a strength? If we could train ourselves to once again sit quietly in the moments we get to ourselves? It's no secret the past year has taken a toll on our mental health. But can we help ourselves by embracing the stillness forced upon us? GUEST: Mark Hawkins, author of The Power of Boredom We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

01/03/2021

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22 min
14/07/2025

Is Alex Cooper a visionary? The Call Her Daddy debate

On this week's episode, we’re diving deep into the cultural phenomenon that is Call Her Daddy. We revisit its early Barstool days, the infamous feud between hosts Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn, the multimillion-dollar Spotify deal that changed podcasting forever—and the ongoing debate: is Call Her Daddy empowering women, or simply rebranding patriarchy for clicks? Along the way, we unpack the show's complicated relationship to feminism, internet fame, and the commodification of female sexuality. Plus: the evolution of Alex Cooper from raunchy co-host to media mogul. 📚 For further reading: - Eat Your Heart Out Podcast 🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like: – Revisiting Sex and the City, from all the cosmos to the chaos – Will the Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber love triangle ever end? – The many scandals and stories surrounding Gossip Girl 🔗 Once you're done listening, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! Plus, connect with us on social media here: @_sadafahsan @sahagiansarah

14/07/2025

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49 min
30/06/2025

Revisiting Sex and the City, from all the cosmos to the chaos

On this week's episode, we delve into the cultural phenomenon that is Sex and the City, its impact on women's representation in media, some of its problematic history and, of course, the ongoing feud between stars Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker. Unfortunately, this also means we reflect on the abysmal sequel series And Just Like That, and just how relevant Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha remain today. Plus: all the fashion and the men. It's a delicious time. And once you're done listening, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! Plus, connect with us on social media here: @_sadafahsan @sahagiansarah

30/06/2025

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1h 1m
02/09/2025

Who is Gwyneth Paltrow other than a privileged white woman?

In the words of Sarah Sahagian, "I mean, she wears The Row to court when she's being sued. She tells people to buy $15,000 vibrators. It's not a good look, right?" Mmhmm. This week, we delve into the often polarizing journey of Gwyneth Paltrow. From her early days as the daughter of Hollywood royalty to her Oscar-winning turn in Shakespeare in Love, she quickly rose to the top of the film industry in the 1990s. But her career took unexpected turns—stepping away from acting at the height of her fame, embracing motherhood, and reinventing herself as the founder of the uber controversial lifestyle brand Goop. Grab your jade eggs and exploding vagina candles and join us! 📚 For further reading: - Dr. Jen Gunter takes down GOOP - Brad Pitt looks like all his exes - The pop psychology behind Sliding Doors 🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like: – How Lindsay Lohan infamously went from teen queen to tabloid target – Revisiting Sex and the City, from all the cosmos to the chaos – Is Alex Cooper a visionary? The Call Her Daddy debate 🔗 Once you're done listening, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! Plus, connect with us on social media here: @_sadafahsan @sahagiansarah

02/09/2025

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1h 1m

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