Attention Recession

Nicola Fumo
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A podcast about culture, technology, and style hosted by Nicola Fumo.

  1. 'Anora,' Shopping Addiction, r/NYCInfluencerSnark

    03/18/2025

    'Anora,' Shopping Addiction, r/NYCInfluencerSnark

    Nicola and Magdalene discuss Anora’s Oscars sweep, “no buy” challenges, and the people who spend their time on influencer “snark” Reddit.  Including: ‘Gone With the Wind’ (1940), Temu, rational optimism, Dunkin’s $6 meal deal, filming videos alone in your car, bed rodding, ‘The Secret Lives of Pets 2’ (2019), and the Call Her Daddy podcast aesthetic. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/opinion/anora-oscars-russian-propaganda.html  https://internetprincess.substack.com/p/anoras-american-dream  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/business/shopping-addiction-no-buy-2025.html   https://www.thecut.com/article/reddit-influencer-snark-confessions.html  https://amyodell.substack.com/p/brands-prepare-for-the-great-exhaustion

    1h 23m
  2. Elon’s IVF Army, Low-Tech Teens & Bianca Censori’s ‘Invisible’ Dress

    02/26/2025

    Elon’s IVF Army, Low-Tech Teens & Bianca Censori’s ‘Invisible’ Dress

    Nicola and Magdalene discuss the dramatic Valentine’s Day outing of Elon Musk’s latest baby (and the twin lawsuits delivered days later), the NYT’s follow-up on the low-tech “Luddite teens,” and Bianca Censori’s “invisible” Grammys dress.  Including: IVF, pronatalism, 2014 Tinder, the tyranny of two-factor authentication, Kanye and Bianca’s divorce, the difference between a loser-loser (Jonah Hill) and a loser-winner (Adam Sandler), and Nick Cannon’s brood. https://www.usermag.co/p/scoop-ashley-st-clair-sues-elon-musk https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/style/luddite-teens-reunion.html

    1h 8m
  3. Black Tie with Dark MAGA (w/ Magdalene Taylor)

    01/28/2025

    Black Tie with Dark MAGA (w/ Magdalene Taylor)

    The girls discussMagdalene’s coverage of the Coronation Ball for GQ, the Inauguration, andthe latest “algospeak” code words TikTokers are using to #resist the Cheeto.  Including: Steve Bannon vs. the tech oligarchy, the intersection of Pizzagate and Dimes Square, Elon’s “salute,” Lauren Sanchez’s bustier, cozy games, Disney adults, Six Flags adults, a return to basicness, the lazy narcissism of organizing on TikTok, “cute winter boots,” “wireless automatic hole punchers,” and the brief TikTok ban.

    1h 7m

  4. 01/13/2025

    Fighting Fire with Ire: LA Wildfires, Changes at Meta, TikTok Ban (w/ Magdalene Taylor)

    Nicola and Magdalene discuss online response to the fires in LA, Meta’s new content policies, and the latest effort to ban TikTok.

    1h 3m

  5. 01/03/2025

    In-n-Out: 2024 in Review & 2025 Predictions (w/ Magdalene Taylor)

    WriterMagdalene Taylor joins Nicola on New Year’s Eve to reflect on the social, political, and fashion trends of 2024 and make some guesses about 2025. Including: TheSkims Nipple Bra, politics and politeness, angry single people, the gender war, post-carnivore dietPETA comeback, microplastics, AI slop, the future ofElon andTrump’s situationship, the Raw Milkmaid Dress, whatTikTok has done to New York City,Botox, made in USA, country music, “trad,” Los Angeles, beef tallow, crimes of passion, MAHA, indie sleaze, Boston, and why Dry January is on so many “out” lists. Thanks toAndru Marino for editing.

    1h 54m
  6. the 2024 of it all

    12/21/2024

    the 2024 of it all

    year in review, sort of. revisiting my 2024 predictions and seeing how i did. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/attention-recession/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somenewsletter.substack.com

    16 min
  7. 41. Concert Culture: Mega-Tours, Fan Etiquette, and Record Ticket Prices

    11/05/2024

    41. Concert Culture: Mega-Tours, Fan Etiquette, and Record Ticket Prices

    The girls discuss the current state of concerts, including mega-tours, record ticket prices, social media promotion, and fan behavior online and at shows. Including: Taylor Swift, the Eras Tour, Charli xcx, Troye Sivan, the Sweat Tour, Sabrina Carpenter, Astroworld, Travis Scott, and lots more.

    58 min
  8. 40. Age of Aquarius, Diddy, Menendez Brothers

    10/31/2024

    40. Age of Aquarius, Diddy, Menendez Brothers

    Nicola and Jaz welcome back astrologer Chelsea Jackson to delve into the astrological significance of Pluto's transition from Capricorn to Aquarius, exploring its implications for society, technology, and personal growth. The ladies discuss the extremes of political and social dynamics during Pluto's time in Capricorn and speculate on the potential of Aquarius. We also get into the astrological implications of current events, particularly focusing on the ongoing legal issues surrounding Diddy, historical context of abuse cases like the Menendez brothers, and societal perceptions of masculinity Episode 5: The Astrology of 2024 https://www.instagram.com/zodiachealer/  https://www.thezodiachealer.com/book-a-consultation

    56 min
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About

A podcast about culture, technology, and style hosted by Nicola Fumo.

Information

  • Creator
    Nicola Fumo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicola Fumo
  • Show Website
    Attention Recession