Rabbit Hole with Rosie Okotcha

Rabbit Hole

A culture podcast exploring fashion, history, media and the internet through conversations with some of the internet's best brains! Let's rabbit hole together!!

Episodes

  1. Aug 27

    Sold to one direction, Fanfic as Folklore | Rabbit Hole with Sithara Ranasinghe

    Fanfic as Folklore In this episode of Rabbit Hole, I sit down with writer and researcher Sithara Ranasinghe to explore the world of Wattpad, ao3 and fanfic through global phenomena that is the Sold to 1Direction story. We fall down the rabbit hole of fanfiction, we explore the relationship between female desire and shame, the cultural dismissal of teenage girls' interests, the blurred boundary between fiction and reality, and why stories written predominantly by young women about male celebrities can become the subject of such intense scrutiny. Along the way we explore: ๐Ÿ‡ The phenomenon of Sold to One Direction๐Ÿ‡ Why Wattpad became such an important space for young women online๐Ÿ‡ Female desire, shame and the policing of women's fantasies๐Ÿ‡ Whether fanfiction can be both feminist and misogynistic at the same time If you love fashion history, cultural commentary, internet culture and deep dives, then hello and welcome! Rabbit Hole is a guided exploration of someone else's obsession. Every episode, I sit down with an expert, creator or researcher to explore the strange, fascinating topics they've become obsessed with and what those obsessions reveal about culture. 0:00 Intro: Welcome to Rabbit Hole 4:00 Meet Sithara Ranasinghe 6:15 What Actually Is Fanfiction? 10:42 Fanfiction, Folklore & Storytelling 15:18 Why Do We Keep Rewriting Stories? 20:06 One Direction, Wattpad & Sold to One Direction 26:14 The Ethics of Writing About Real People 31:27 Female Desire & the Shame Around Fanfiction 36:18 Is Fanfiction Feminist? 41:02 What Fanfiction Tells Us About Women 45:32 Fanfiction as Modern Folklore 48:10 Rabbit Hole Questions Find me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieokotcha/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/rabbithole.withrosie/?hl=en  Substack: https://rookotcha.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FdbNFe5EuSSKi4b6gpPe0?si=35a9206e941b42b0  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rabbitholewithrosieokotcha/podcasts  Find Sithara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitharawrites/?hl=en  Substack: https://sitarasgarden.substack.com/  The substack the inspired this episode: https://sitarasgarden.substack.com/p/sold-to-one-direction-a-very-deep?r=33awrx&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer

  2. Aug 20

    The iPod hair clip to Meta glasses pipe line | Rabbit Hole with Grace Robinson

    What happens when surveillance becomes fashionable? In this episode of Rabbit Hole, I sit down with writer, researcher and fashion and technology commentator Grace Robinson to explore the complicated relationship between fashion, technology and surveillance. Together, we fall down the rabbit hole of fashion tech, from Metaโ€™s AI-powered glasses and wearable cameras to the growing influence of Silicon Valley on fashion, we explore how technology is being transformed into a lifestyle, and how fashion can make controversial technologies feel desirable, aspirational and normal. We explore: ๐Ÿ‡ Why tech companies are increasingly turning to fashion to sell technology ๐Ÿ‡ Whether fashion can make invasive technology feel normal ๐Ÿ‡ What happens when surveillance becomes something we willingly wear ๐Ÿ‡ Whether the fashion industry is helping Silicon Valley reshape our relationship with privacy If you love fashion history, cultural commentary, internet culture, technology and deep dives, then hello and welcome! Rabbit Hole is a guided exploration of someone elseโ€™s obsession. Every episode, I sit down with an expert, creator or researcher to explore the strange, fascinating topics theyโ€™ve become obsessed with and what those obsessions reveal about culture. Chapters 0:00 When surveillance becomes fashionable 02:05 Meet Grace Robinson 05:30 What is fashion technology? 10:15 When did technology become fashionable? 15:40 The relationship between Silicon Valley and fashion 21:10 Why are we suddenly romanticising old technology? 26:45 Meta glasses and wearable surveillance 33:20 Can fashion make surveillance feel normal? 39:15 The politics of being watched 44:00 Who benefits from fashion tech? 47:00 What does the future of wearable technology look like? 48:15 Rabbit Hole questions Find me! IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosieokotcha/?hl=en Rabbit hole: https://www.instagram.com/rabbithole.withrosie/?hl=en Grace: https://www.instagram.com/grace.robinson___/?hl=en Whatisfashiontechnology: https://www.instagram.com/whatsfashiontechnology/?hl=en

  3. Aug 19

    The Rise of Cyberfeminism | Rabbit Hole with Sihaam

    Has the internet changed what it means to be a woman? In this episode of Rabbit Hole, I sit down with writer, researcher and video essayist Sihaam to explore how technology is reshaping womanhood in the digital age. Together we fall down the rabbit hole of cyberfeminism, discussing whether the internet has liberated women or simply created new ways for them to be seen, judged and monetised. From Meta's AI glasses and algorithmic beauty standards to Blackfishing, influencer culture and artificial intelligence, we explore how our online lives are changing identity, power and femininity itself. Along the way we explore: ๐Ÿ‡ What cyberfeminism actually is ๐Ÿ‡ How algorithms shape beauty standards and identity ๐Ÿ‡ The rise of Blackfishing and digital identity ๐Ÿ‡ Meta's smart glasses and the future of surveillance If you love fashion history, cultural commentary, internet culture and deep dives, then hello and welcome! Rabbit Hole is a guided exploration of someone else's obsession. Every episode, I sit down with an expert, creator or researcher to explore the strange, fascinating topics they've become obsessed with and what those obsessions reveal about culture. 0:00 Has the internet changed what it means to be a woman? 02:18 Meet Siham 05:42 What is cyberfeminism? 11:08 The internet's feminist promise 17:35 Online identity, tumblr and the golden age of tech 24:12 Blackfishing and digital aesthetics 30:48 AI, Meta glasses and fashion 36:55 AI, Meta glasses and digital surveillance 43:28 Is technology reinforcing inequality? 48:37 How can we change the internet? 51:15 Rabbit Hole questions Find me! IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosieokotcha/?hl=en Rabbit hole: https://www.instagram.com/rabbithole.withrosie/?hl=en Sihaam: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sihaamn/?hl=en

  4. Aug 19

    "I quit academia to talk about girls' bedrooms on the internet" | Rabbit hole With Rachel Moss

    In this episode of Rabbit Hole, I sit down with writer, researcher and cultural critic Rachel Moss to explore why the teenage girl's bedroom might be one of the most important cultural spaces of the last century. Together we fall down the rabbit hole of girlhood, bedrooms and internet culture, discussing how girls have long curated identity, taste and community through the spaces they inhabit. From bedroom walls covered in magazine cut-outs to Tumblr dashboards and Pinterest boards, we explore how the internet didn't replace the bedroomโ€”it simply digitised it. Along the way we explore: ๐Ÿ‡ Why teenage bedrooms are cultural archives ๐Ÿ‡ Whether social media has expanded or replaced private space ๐Ÿ‡ Why teenage girls have always been culture makers, not just trend followers If you love fashion history, cultural commentary, internet culture and deep dives, then hello and welcome! Rabbit Hole is a guided exploration of someone else's obsession. Every episode, I sit down with an expert, creator or researcher to explore the strange, fascinating topics they've become obsessed with, and what those obsessions reveal about culture. 0:00 Why girls bedrooms are cultural archives 02:15 Meet Rachel Moss 05:20 Why teenage girls bedrooms matter 09:30 The bedroom as an archive of girlhood 14:45 How it shapes identity 19:30 Before Pinterest: bedroom walls as mood boards 24:00 Did social media replace the bedroom? 29:00 The internet as a shared bedroom 34:30 Why girlhood is finally being taken seriously 39:30 Are teenage girls actually culture makers? 43:00 Rabbit Hole questions Find me! IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosieokotcha/?hl=en Rabbit hole: https://www.instagram.com/rabbithole.withrosie/?hl=en Rachel:https://www.instagram.com/girlgutters/?hl=en

  5. Aug 19

    How Victorian Courtesans Became Fashion's First Influencers | Rabbit Hole with Rosie Harte

    Were Victorian courtesans the original influencers? In this episode of Rabbit Hole, we sit down with fashion historian Rosie Harte to uncover the surprising women who shaped fashion long before Instagram, celebrities or social media existed. Together we fall down the rabbit hole of Victorian courtesans, exploring how these women influenced fashion trends, beauty standards and luxury consumption despite being excluded from respectable society. We discuss why history remembers queens and aristocrats, but often forgets the women who arguably had just as much cultural influence. Along the way we explore: ๐Ÿ‡ Were Victorian courtesans the first influencers? ๐Ÿ‡ How women outside polite society shaped fashion history ๐Ÿ‡ The relationship between luxury, status and visibility ๐Ÿ‡ Why modern celebrity culture isn't as new as we think If you love fashion history, cultural commentary, internet culture and deep dives into the ideas shaping our world, you're in the right place. Rabbit Hole is a guided exploration of someone else's obsession. Every episode, I sit down with an expert, creator or researcher to explore the strange, fascinating topics they've become obsessed withโ€”and what those obsessions reveal about culture. 00:00 The Original Influencers? 01:10 Meet Rosie Hearte 03:50 The Women History Forgot 07:30 Who Were Victorian Courtesans? 12:00 Why Everyone Copied Them 17:00 Fashion's First Influencers? 22:30 The Birth of Celebrity Culture 28:40 What This Tells Us About Fashion Today 32:30 Rabbit Hole Question! 34:40 Outro Find me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieokotcha/?hl=en Rabbit hole: https://www.instagram.com/rabbithole.withrosie/?hl=en Rosie Harte: https://www.instagram.com/rosiehharte/?hl=en #FashionHistory #VictorianFashion #FashionPodcast

  6. Aug 19

    Nostalgia, Trad wives & The Politics of the Past | Rabbit Hole with Charli Anderson

    Have we become obsessed with the past? In the first episode of Rabbit Hole, I sit down with cultural commentator and podcast host Charli Anderson ( From the Diving Board) to explore why nostalgia has become one of the defining cultural forces of our time. From 2016 fashion, tumblr aesthetics to tradwives, archive collections and political slogans promising a return to "better times," nostalgia seems to be everywhere. But why are we so drawn to looking backwards, and what does it say about the world we're living in today? Together we discuss: ๐Ÿ‡ Why Gen Z is more nostalgic than previous generations ๐Ÿ‡ The psychology behind "rosy retrospection" ๐Ÿ‡ Tradwives and the politics of gender and nostalgia ๐Ÿ‡ Whether nostalgia is comfortingโ€”or quietly dangerous If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you subscribed, left a comment, and let me know...Why do you think we're so obsessed with the past? Rabbit Hole is a guided exploration of someone elseโ€™s obsession. Every episode, I sit down with an expert, creator or researcher to explore the strange, fascinating topics theyโ€™ve become obsessed with and what those obsessions reveal about culture. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ From the Diving Board Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31iIxWmq5lcQhXOtsUVKSx?si=2210223426e24615 Find me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieokotcha/?hl=en Rabbit hole: https://www.instagram.com/rabbithole.withrosie/?hl=en Charli: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboard/?hl=en #Nostalgia #FashionHistory #Culture #Podcast #VideoEssay #RabbitHole #InternetCulture #Tradwife #FashionTheory

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