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Do you find yourself jumping Straight to the Comments only to wonder why online threads are so addictive? Join Lisa and Sarah, two longtime friends, as they dissect online comments, discuss pop culture and examine how it impacts their own lives. Straight to the Comments dives head first into both the comedic value and deeper meaning of gossip and why we can’t get enough.

This is Gossip without the Guilt.

Hosted by 2 Brits abroad, Lisa Williams, a communications consultant living in Oslo, and Sarah Illingworth, a psychology graduate and writer living in Cape Town. Produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s2tcpodcast/

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Do you find yourself jumping Straight to the Comments only to wonder why online threads are so addictive? Join Lisa and Sarah, two longtime friends, as they dissect online comments, discuss pop culture and examine how it impacts their own lives. Straight to the Comments dives head first into both the comedic value and deeper meaning of gossip and why we can’t get enough.

This is Gossip without the Guilt.

Hosted by 2 Brits abroad, Lisa Williams, a communications consultant living in Oslo, and Sarah Illingworth, a psychology graduate and writer living in Cape Town. Produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s2tcpodcast/

    Update: The Case of James Corden & Ellen plus Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson

    Update: The Case of James Corden & Ellen plus Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson

    Before we return in December with our Christmas specials, enjoy a re-run of our most popular episode of 2023, 'When the Mask Skips: The Case of James Corden & Ellen.' We introduce the episode with the latest news about James Corden's new SiriusXM radio job and break down some of the online reactions.
    Also, we ask why have we seen the downfall of so many TV presenters this year. Can even TV's new relatable faces like Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson live up to their everywoman magic?
    Join us as we go Straight to the Comments.
     
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    This series is produced by Emily Crosby Media.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Cosy Murder, Riot Rose, and a Government Run by Ocean’s 11.

    Cosy Murder, Riot Rose, and a Government Run by Ocean’s 11.

    In this week’s mini, we’re talking reboots and “cosy murder mysteries”. A massively popular genre, but can rebooting classics ever really capture the magic, and is this a place for AI to be put to use? We're also shimmying down the rabbit hole of Celebrity baby names, and what people are saying about Rihanna’s latest baby name: creative and cool or something that the kids will regret later on?
    Questions for us or comments you want us to review?
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    If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5* review on Spotify and review on Apple.
    This series is produced by Emily Crosby Media.
     
     

    • 20 min
    The Dark Side of a Former Golden Boy: Justin Timberlake

    The Dark Side of a Former Golden Boy: Justin Timberlake

    Last week, Justin Timberlake apparently turned off the comments on his Instagram because of the "hateful, disgusting things people were saying". The once golden boy has become the target of one of the biggest backlashes we've seen since starting the podcast. With the release of Britney Spears' book, 'The Woman in Me,' we're investigating why he's facing this reckoning. Did the superstar have it too good for too long? Did he really claw his way to mega-stardom at the expense of others, including his *NSYNC bandmates and Janet Jackson? Or is there more to this controversy?
    Join us as we go Straight to the Comments.




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    If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5* review on Spotify and review on Apple.
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    • 42 min
    The Rise of AI Girlfriends, Your 40s and a Christmas Fantasy

    The Rise of AI Girlfriends, Your 40s and a Christmas Fantasy

    Today in our mini-episode, we are talking about the rise of AI girlfriends and the idea of creating a "dream partner" that fulfills all desires.  We explore how these virtual partners are being promoted primarily as adult entertainment and their potential long-term effects on both men and women.  
    That’s not all, we are also talking about Sarah turning the big 4-0 and how life can begin again at this age. 
     

    • 17 min
    Celebrity Witch Accusations: From Emma Watson to Beyoncé

    Celebrity Witch Accusations: From Emma Watson to Beyoncé

    The comment sections have been bubbling for years with claims that certain celebrities are secretly witches and are embracing the dark arts. But why? In this episode, we explore the modern-day concept of witches, from the rise of WitchTok to Emma Watson celebrating her 'coven.' Why are so many powerful women, from JLo, Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks to Kylie, accused of being involved in witchcraft and Illuminati activities?
    Questions for us or comments you want us to review?
    We love answering your questions and analysing stories you have found. Send them to us over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s2tcpodcast/
    If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5* review on Spotify and review on Apple.
    This series is produced by Emily Crosby Media.
     

    • 40 min
    Classified information, lawsuits and Tom Cruise

    Classified information, lawsuits and Tom Cruise

    This week's mini tackles 'the most important story ever,' which involves David Grush and allegations of government cover-ups.
    We also go into the recent fallout between the Sounds Like A Cult podcast hosts, Amanda Montell and Isa Medina. What caused Amanda to sue her co-host for half a million dollars? 
    And last but certainly not least, we explore the prospect of a Tom Cruise theme park…




    Questions for us or comments you want us to review?
    We love answering your questions and analysing stories you have found. Send them to us over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s2tcpodcast/
    If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5* review on Spotify and review on Apple.
    This series is produced by Emily Crosby Media.
     

    • 23 min

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Thought provoking and entertaining material ladies! I don’t follow pop culture very often or with any real depth, but I didn’t have to know the characters here to feel the relevance to my own life. Loved the convo, your balanced viewpoints and especially your laugh Lisa!!

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