Word Goblins

CiTR & Discorder Magazine

A show about buzz words in pop culture and on the internet that takes a glimpse into how language is absurd and ever-evolving through the decades with your friendly (but hostile) neighbourhood goblins.

  1. 03/27/2024

    Ep 14: Inside the fitness cult(ure)

    Are you a fitness girlie or a gym bro? Why are new diet fads and attractive influencers taking over our newsfeeds? Tune in to hear us discuss the pervasive culture of fitness; why it's damaging; and the coded message behind the "Instagram body".

  2. 03/13/2024

    Ep 13: The phenomenon of too many words

    Why are there so many terms and slang words describing the same thing? Catch us deconstructing the evolution of slang; how internet has escalated the dissemination of niche subculture language; and why we love and hate words. Ft. special guest Cora Thomas of Pacific Noise Weird fame.

  3. 12/06/2023

    Ep 12: Would you fall for a cult?

    Tune in to hear us discuss Amanda Montell's book "Cultish"; the Netflix documentary "Escaping the Twin Flames Universe"; and our endless fascination with cult content.

  4. 11/08/2023

    Ep 11: Stan culture

    Stan culture vs celebrity culture? How has the fandom scene transformed over the decades? Tune in to hear us discuss what being a fan looks like and review the new documentary "Anything For Fame" which explores the world of online influencers and the extreme lengths they are willing to go for fame and fortune—streaming now on nfb.ca

  5. 10/25/2023

    Ep 10: She doesn't even go here & It's Brittany, Bitch

    Where did pop culture phrases go and is the era of sitcoms dead? Tune in to hear us discuss the rise and fall of film & TV one-liners; iconic quotes from Mean Girls; and how media consumption habits have changed.

  6. 10/18/2023

    Ep 9: Nice doing business with you

    Is business lingo really insufferable or does it serve a unique purpose? Tune in to hear us dissect corporate jargons; share the ones that give us the ick; and talk about the origin of it all.

  7. 09/27/2023

    Rebroadcast Ep 8: Perpetually stuck in girlhood

    Originally aired on September 13, rebroadcast September 27th during SOCAN. Why is everyone making girl dinner? Tune in to hear us dissect the girlification of everything, discuss gender essentialism, and of course blame capitalism.

  8. 09/13/2023

    Ep 8: Perpetually stuck in girlhood

    Why is everyone making girl dinner? Tune in to hear us dissect the girlification of everything, discuss gender essentialism, and of course blame capitalism.

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About

A show about buzz words in pop culture and on the internet that takes a glimpse into how language is absurd and ever-evolving through the decades with your friendly (but hostile) neighbourhood goblins.

Information

  • Creator
    CiTR & Discorder Magazine
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright CiTR & Discorder Magazine
  • Show Website
    Word Goblins