Broadly Relevant

Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton
Broadly Relevant

💖 The weeklyish podcast for burnt out girlies & personality hires trying to stay Broadly Relevant, with new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT) We cover the news, broadly. Think pop culture vibe checks, brain-scratching deep dives, and a sufficient amount of shit-talking. Featuring a professional journo and indie theatre-maker, we’re the types to unapologetically use words like zeitgeist and eras interchangeably. Hosted by high school best friends Simran Pasricha and Ryan Hamilton and recorded from our home in Narrm, Australia. Can’t wait to chat soon, cuties 💋

  1. JUN 23

    43: Life-like Dolls, Remi Ashten’s Wedding, and the Strait of Hormuz

    The world may be falling apart but here on Broadly Relevant it’s Broadly Diva week—with a facedown between New York’s mayoral hopeful and a star of Love Island. Head to IG to vote for your favourite. In the meanwhile, we yap about Remi Ashton’s wedding, Brazil’s realistic doll obsession, the mushroom trial, and war. Just your average week in 2025 really. 💖 We hope you love Episode 10 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT) 🔗 Research Links Hyper-realistic baby dolls spark moral panic and legislation in Brazil | Brazil | The GuardianExclusive: ABC Mushroom trial podcast appears to breach suppression orderLana Del Rey Attended OG YouTuber Remi Ashten’s WeddingLove Island's HudaLucy Hale and Ian Harding “Stand Behind” Pretty Little Liars’ Controversial Age GapThe Erin Patterson mushroom trial media coverage 🫶 Enjoying Broadly Relevant? Tell a friend about us and we’ll love you forever. 🎵 Shoutout to Seb Whitaker for composing our theme music. 💛 Broadly Relevant is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations, and we met and grew up together on the land of the Kombumerri people, part of the Yugambeh Language Group. We acknowledge and pay our respects to Yugambeh and Kulin elders past and present, and extend that respect to first nations listeners. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land. 🌱 If you’re a settler like us, we encourage you to Pay the Rent.

    34 min
  2. MAY 27

    41: Would you give your kid a smartphone? Plus, Lorde & Kamala Aus in the SAME week!

    This weeks episode is one of our best, if you don’t mind us saying. We dive into neo-luddism and the way some folks in Gen Z are rejecting technology—I mean how else are we meant to survive the information hurricane we’re living through. Plus, we chat about Kamala and Lorde’s trips to Australia, Victoria’s Machete Ban, Savers, Star Wars, and Gucci’s not-sari. 💖 We hope you love Episode 8 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT) 🔗 Research Links Transparent methaphoneLight Phone III review‘My parents didn’t have a clue’: why many digital natives would not give their kids smartphonesSavers is a thrift store – and we’re in a cost-of-living crisis. So why is the US chain dividing Australian shoppers? Northland shopping centre locked downAlia Bhatt Didn't Wear 'The First Gucci Saree' At Cannes 2025LamestreamKamala Harris takes swipe at Musk and warns world to ‘remember the 1930s’ at Gold Coast real estate conference | Kamala Harris | The Guardian 🫶 Enjoying Broadly Relevant? Tell a friend about us and we’ll love you forever. 🎵 Shoutout to Seb Whitaker for composing our theme music. 💛 Broadly Relevant is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations, and we met and grew up together on the land of the Kombumerri people, part of the Yugambeh Language Group. We acknowledge and pay our respects to Yugambeh and Kulin elders past and present, and extend that respect to first nations listeners. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land. 🌱 If you’re a settler like us, we encourage you to Pay the Rent.

    40 min
  3. APR 28

    40: Political Neutrality, Jojo Siwa, the Pope & Lorde has risen

    Neutrality is dead and we literally killed it—but before we get to that, we’ve gotta chat about the rise of Neo-Naziism (sh*t’s bad) in Australia, our picks for the next pope, Jojo Siwa’s messy messy reality tv breakup, Lorde’s latest single, and the tea with Michelle Obama. 💖 We hope you love Episode 7 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT) 🔗 Research Links Lorde: “What Was That” Track Review | PitchforkWho will be the next Pope? The top candidates in an unpredictable processProtestors And Police Face Off At 'Let Women Speak' Anti-Trans Rally In Melbourne - Star ObserverMelbourne Storm Cancels ANZAC Day Welcome To Country - PTVAbbie Chatfield speaks on Kath Ebbs & JoJo Siwa breakupVote Compass Australia 2025 - ABC NewsBuild a Ballot - Get election readyMelbourne protests - ABC News 🫶 Enjoying Broadly Relevant? Tell a friend about us and we’ll love you forever. 🎵 Shoutout to Seb Whitaker for composing our theme music. 💛 Broadly Relevant is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations, and we met and grew up together on the land of the Kombumerri people, part of the Yugambeh Language Group. We acknowledge and pay our respects to Yugambeh and Kulin elders past and present, and extend that respect to first nations listeners. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land. 🌱 If you’re a settler like us, we encourage you to Pay the Rent.

    46 min
  4. MAR 31

    39: Earthquakes, Floods, & Fascism PLUS: Do You Even Need to Watch the News?

    First things first! The Australian election is coming up soon and this is your CRITICAL reminder to check your enrolment with the Australian Electoral Commision. If you’ve moved in the past three years you gotta re-enrol so you can vote in the correct electorate for where you live. It takes literally a minute and you can do it online with the AEC. Second of all, we recorded again! This week we talk about the devastating earthquake that struck Burma & Thailand, noting the difficulties Burma’s facing in recovery efforts. Trump comes up, as does a little yap about the election—and culturally speaking we’re all over Chappell Roan, White Lotus, and Paige and Craig. Plus, today’s deep dive is into the raging debate between new and traditional media, and what you’re even meant to do to have a varied media diet. 💖 We hope you love Episode 6 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT) 🔗 Research Links Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says US will not get the country - ABC NewsTrump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House | Donald Trump | The GuardianYour house is becoming uninsurable due to climate risks. Albo and Dutton won’t mention itMyanmar earthquake: More survivors pulled from rubble as hundreds still missingMyanmar quake response hampered by lack of equipment as international teams arrive - ABC News 🫶 Enjoying Broadly Relevant? Tell a friend about us and we’ll love you forever. 🎵 Shoutout to Seb Whitaker for composing our theme music. 💛 Broadly Relevant is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations, and we met and grew up together on the land of the Kombumerri people, part of the Yugambeh Language Group. We acknowledge and pay our respects to Yugambeh and Kulin elders past and present, and extend that respect to first nations listeners. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land. 🌱 If you’re a settler like us, we encourage you to Pay the Rent.

    40 min
  5. MAR 24

    38: Rules for Dating, Home-made Missiles, & Indian Cooking TikTok Tea

    Romance is on our minds this week—that and the incommunicable weight of the world’s slide into fascism. This week we’re yapping about nine rules for dating, white women appropriating Indian culture, wild morning routines, and the latest YouTube trend. Plus, Trump gutted the Department of Education (boo), the Australian Greens want to build missiles in Australia (???), and another election is coming up soon (Canada!) Sending you HEAPS of love divas! 💖 We hope you love Episode 5 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT) 🔗 Research Links Trump Education Department Executive Order Longest Ocean Voyage You Could Ever Sail Greens Drones & Missiles PolicyCanada's Election9 Modern Dating RulesVernekar Family & Ani And Hope TikTok Drama ExplainedYouTube's Latest Challenge: Walking Across UK In A Straight Line'That' Viral Morning Routine 🫶 Enjoying Broadly Relevant? Tell a friend about us and we’ll love you forever. 🎵 Shoutout to Seb Whitaker for composing our theme music. 💛 Broadly Relevant is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations, and we met and grew up together on the land of the Kombumerri people, part of the Yugambeh Language Group. We acknowledge and pay our respects to Yugambeh and Kulin elders past and present, and extend that respect to first nations listeners. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land. 🌱 If you’re a settler like us, we encourage you to Pay the Rent.

    39 min
  6. FEB 24

    36: Rihanna’s New Era, Germany’s Election & When Does Self Care Become Toxic?

    We’re on the precipice of Melbourne Fashion Festival, new music from Rihanna, Chappell Roan, and we couldn’t be more feral. Plus, Kylie Minogue got her flowers! We yap about elections in Germany, the upcoming federal election, and trans rights in the US. Plus… has skincare gone too far with this latest trend? 💖 We hope you love Episode 3 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT) 🔗 Research Links Hunter Schafer on her passport gender marker Having Sex Before Dinner Is anyone having sex after their 12-step night time skincare routine?The Morning Shed Creator Speaks Out Why Tech CEOs Are Drawn To Ayahuasca And Other Psychedelic Drugs2016 Makeup (in praise of artifice)Paranoid Reading and Reparative Reading; or, You’re So Paranoid, You Probably Think This Introduction is About You | EVE KOSOFSKY SEDGWICK Peter Dutton claims Labor is fast-tracking citizenship so that migrants can vote. Here’s what we know | Australian election 2025 | The GuardianLabor and the Coalition have pledged to raise GP bulk billing. Here’s what the Medicare boost means for patientsErnst Röhm - WikipediaConservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support | Germany | The GuardianThe Radical True Meaning Of Self-Care: It’s Not Face Masks & Bubble Baths 🫶 Enjoying Broadly Relevant? Tell a friend about us and we’ll love you forever. 🎵 Shoutout to Seb Whitaker for composing our theme music. 💛 Broadly Relevant is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations, and we met and grew up together on the land of the Kombumerri people, part of the Yugambeh Language Group. We acknowledge and pay our respects to Yugambeh and Kulin elders past and present, and extend that respect to first nations listeners. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land. 🌱 If you’re a settler like us, we encourage you to Pay the Rent.

    41 min

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💖 The weeklyish podcast for burnt out girlies & personality hires trying to stay Broadly Relevant, with new episodes every Monday at 6PM (AEDT) We cover the news, broadly. Think pop culture vibe checks, brain-scratching deep dives, and a sufficient amount of shit-talking. Featuring a professional journo and indie theatre-maker, we’re the types to unapologetically use words like zeitgeist and eras interchangeably. Hosted by high school best friends Simran Pasricha and Ryan Hamilton and recorded from our home in Narrm, Australia. Can’t wait to chat soon, cuties 💋

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