From The Diving Board

Charli Chats

From The Diving Board is a show hosted by Charli Chats, dedicated to decoding digital culture by unpacking the hidden politics behind the screen. Whether through video essays or a casual chit chat, in each episode we deep dive into some of the most significant cultural moments defining modern society. Business enquiries: charlichats@outlook.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboard

  1. 3D AGO

    Is it okay to listen to Chris Brown in private? ☆ [Change My Mind Ep. 1] with Peggy Holmwood ☆

    Grab a tea, grab a coffee this ones a chill one to listen to as you clean, commute, shower etc etc. Thank you so much to all your responses, follow on Instagram (@fromthedivingboard) to contribute to next month's episode. And a hugeeee thank you to the wonderful Peggy for joining! Find Peggy on Instagram: @_peggyrose ⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com

    27 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The TikTokification of Wuthering Heights | Is it pretentious to be annoyed?

    socials!https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboard https://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatss https://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/timestamps: 00:00 the adaptation 05:42 “the greatest love story” 11:58 the red latex of it all 15:40 rage bait, elitism & literacy⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com

    39 min

  3. JAN 19

    When Did Self-Care Become Labour? | Hyrox & Lock In Culture

    Designed to go viral with a focus on intensity and ambition, Hyrox reflects everything that Gen Z craves right now: self-optimisation, a cult like community and extreme discipline. But... why? What is it about pushing ourselves that is so enticing to us? And what if our desire to self-optimise wasn't entirely our own, but influenced by decisions politicians made 40 years ago... ⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺Music: Joe Silver Follow for more! Instagram: @fromthedivingboard TikTok: @charlichatss Substack: https://substack.com/@fromthedivingboard

    33 min

  4. JAN 5

    Posting online about going offline (but we're all still here)

    Everyone's talking about going analog, but are we ready to make the jump? Even if we are - how do we get there? In this episode we unpack where this trend came from, the rise in AI slop, the lack of ownership that we have over media when it's digitised, and whether we can ever really escape social media algorithms even if we do decide to log off... Let's dive in! Outfit from @coldwashonly_ Get involved by sending a submission to @fromthedivingboard on Instagram - keep an eye out for Change My Mind prompts! Instagram: @fromthedivingboard TikTok: @charlichatss 00:00 intro 03:07 the situation 08:42 we've all got the ick11:38 we don't own anything 18:46 is this all performative?

    31 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    (Rerun) What's in a suntan? The ugly history behind the trend

    As us Aussies (& southern hemisphere friends) enter the Summer, I thought it might be a good time to reshare this episode on suntanning. We know suntanning is bad for our health, but why do we even want to tan our skin in the first place? Let's unpack where the trend comes from, and its links with race, class and health. Thanks so much for tuning in! See you next fortnight with a brand new episode! xx Instagram: @fromthedivingboard TikTok: @charlichatss

    38 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Rejecting the pressure to reinvent yourself for 2026

    What are we locking in for? Unpacking the 'religion' of self-optimisation culture & locking-in as an aesthetic as we approach the new year. How to avoid burn-out & stay ambitious without having to set new year's resolutions that make us feel worthless... let's talk about it! & THANK YOU for all of the love this year!!! I truly am beyond grateful for your support. Make sure to follow the podcast to keep up with any new uploads! Bring on 2026 xxx Instagram: @fromthedivingboard TikTok: @charlichatss 00:00 intro 01:18 thank you! 05:05 the December of it all 06:54 The Great Lock In of 2025 18:38 new year, new me 23:20 a better way to make resolutions 28:12 my burnout experience

    33 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    AI friendship won't cure your loneliness

    Earlier this year, Avi Schiffman’s poster campaign for his brand Friend—an AI-pendant promising to “listen, respond, and support you”—was vandalised almost as soon as it hit New York’s subway walls. Yet while critics mocked the idea of an artificial ‘friend,’ Schiffman smiled; the backlash was part of the plan. In this video, we unpack the loneliness epidemic, what friendship looks like under neoliberalism, and why AI companionship is becoming appealing in a world that worships convenience and rejects friction. Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠ 3 Source list found on YouTube. Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com timestamps: 00:00 intro04:00 loneliness & the internet10:34 anti-social media17:22 frictionless friendship22:05 is it all just rage bait?29:30 our conflict avoidance crisis

    39 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    This conversation isn't really about boyfriends

    A few weeks ago, British Vogue did the impossible - she broke the internet with long form content. The article was called ‘Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?’ and everyone had something to say about it. Today we’re unpacking the theme of ‘decentering men’ from a slightly different angle - is it men we should blame, or systems of patriarchy & capitalism (& can it be both?) Huge thank you to Chanté Joseph for starting this incredible conversation! Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠Tiktok⁠ 3 Source list found on YouTube. Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com timestamps: 00:00 intro 01:45 is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend now? 11:35 the vacuum of it all 27:05 ‘single’ as an aesthetic 33:37 echo chamber mentality

    36 min
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10 Ratings

About

From The Diving Board is a show hosted by Charli Chats, dedicated to decoding digital culture by unpacking the hidden politics behind the screen. Whether through video essays or a casual chit chat, in each episode we deep dive into some of the most significant cultural moments defining modern society. Business enquiries: charlichats@outlook.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboard

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  • Creator
    Charli Chats
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charli Chats
  • Show Website
    From The Diving Board

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