Everything Is Content

Beth, Ruchira & Oenone

In a world where Everything Is Content - Beth McColl, Ruchira Sharma and Oenone are here to guide you through the stories that have ignited the internet each week.

Films, viral long reads, Instagram scandals, celebrity nonsense, reality TV obsessions and TikTok trends- if you can post about it online, then we can (and will) turn it into discourse.

Every week, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone will delve into the biggest and splashiest pop culture stories, before weighing in on the conversations that they have ignited online. Why are we so interested in these stories? And what does this say about us as we try to navigate life in the "real" world?

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Sep 5, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Brat Summer Is Done, Smoking Bans & Friendship Break-Ups
This week on Everything Is Content we’re bidding farewell to Brat summer and saying hello to September. Does that back to school feeling ever go away? What kind of autumn are we aiming for? And when is too soon to see Christmas decorations in shops? We then head to the smoking area to discuss news of a possible ciggie ban in beer gardens. An attack on freedom or a necessary step to keep us all healthier? We discuss. And finally we’re talking all about friendship break-ups. Why do they happen and what can we do to keep our friendships alive through all of life’s changes? If you want to chat more about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode or have suggestions for future topics, please do give us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod! THE GUARDIAN- Past Lives ITVX - Love Island USA BBC NEWS - Brat summer officially over THE GUARDIAN - Keir Starmer does not rule out outdoor smoking ban proposal THE CATERER - Pub owners believe outdoor smoking ban would risk closures THE CUT - Exactly Why Are Friendship Break-Ups So Brutal THE ATLANTIC - What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was At The Center Of Life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Hot Girl Summer Special
With August almost over, what better time to recap our respective hot girl- or not girl- summers? In this special deep dive episode we’re also talking about the impact of the cost of living crisis on romance. How are we meant to find the loves of our lives when a second round of drinks is out of budget? Plus, we discuss the recent rise in celibacy. If Julia Fox and Lenny Kravitz are doing it, maybe we should be doing it too? And finally we’re asking the important questions about dating apps. Are they terrible? Why are they terrible? And what can we do to stop them making *us* feel terrible? Our DMs and comments are always open for suggestions, opinions or relevant memes. EXPERIAN- Cost of Loving OENONE’S SUBSTACK- Please, don’t ask me who I am DAZED- Why are so many young people taking hallucinogens? ASBO MAGAZINE- Pxssy Palace, Queer Renaissance THE CUT- The women of South Korea’s 4B movement THE INDEPENDENT - Julia Fox explains why she won’t give up her celibacy WTF PODCAST - Marc Maron x Andrew Garfield THE GUARDIAN- Lenny Kravitz THE GUARDIAN- The Orgasm Gap REDDIT- No fap WIKIPEDIA- Lesbian Feminism APPLE - Let’s Talk About … Dating POLYESTER - The Bumble Fumble BETH MCCOLL- Romanticise Your Life — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
Parasocial Relationships, Emily In Paris & Moving In With Mum & Dad
What are THOSE!? Oenone shares some troubling news about the return of heeled trainers... Once we spiritually recovered, we dived into Chappell Roan's frustration at "creepy" fans, to investigate what exactly do celebs owe us. Should we feel offended, or commend her for setting a boundary? We also speak about our favourite 30-something marketing hot-mess, Emily, who is still in Paris. Why do people hate her? And finally Beth wrote an opinion piece about moving out of London and in with her parents, and it pushed A LOT of people's buttons online. We debrief on why the conversation around living in London and renting is so charged. Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think! Have you subscribed? We would love it if you did! — COLIN WALSH: Kala KASUO ISHIGURO: The Remains of the Day VOGUE: Spanx founder Sarah Blakely wants you to run in (sneaker) heels INTERVIEW MAGAZINE: Charli XCX Tells Us What’s Really Going On Down There CHAPPELL ROAN THE GUARDIAN: Emily in Paris: this whirlwind of nonsense is basically a story told with dolls by a child INEWS: At 31, I’m moving in with my parents – I feel a failure but it’s the right choice HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Sydney Sweeney on Fame, Hollywood Fakery and the Pressure of Paying the Bills https://www.arts-emergency.org/ — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Hating Your Pets After Childbirth, The Blake Lively Villain Edit & No More Molly Mae & Tommy Fury
This week on Everything Is Content, we’re dissecting yet another controversial essay from The Cut: is it normal to hate your pet after having a baby? Are magazines sacrificing integrity for clicks? We’re also talking about the rumoured BTS feud on It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Why is the internet taking sides and is there more to this than meets the eye? Plus, a nation mourns after Molly Mae and Tommy Fury’s break-up announcement on Wednesday. If you want to chat about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode - please do send us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod! https://www.waterstones.com/book/men-have-called-her-crazy/anna-marie-tendler/9781785122385 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honest-Woman-Memoir-Love-Work-ebook/dp/B0CL5FZGFN/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGecHq3oo/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/aug/04/didi-review-bittersweet-asian-american-coming-of-age-drama-sean-wang-joan-chen-izaac-wang-taiwanese-american-california https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/reuben-kaye-live-and-intimidating https://www.thecut.com/article/pets-dog-cat-having-a-baby.html https://www.thecut.com/article/age-gap-relationships-marriage-younger-women-older-man.html https://www.thecut.com/article/amazon-scam-call-ftc-arrest-warrants.html https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.html https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/14/internet-tearing-blake-lively-apart-right-now-21419827/?ico=mosaic_tag https://deadline.com/2024/08/it-ends-with-us-justin-baldoni-melissa-nathan-blake-lively-1236039853/ https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/ryan-reynolds-blake-lively-apologize-plantation-themed-wedding-n1235770x https://news.sky.com/story/molly-mae-hague-announces-split-from-tommy-fury-13196990 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2024 · 26 min
Climate Apocalypse, Queer Horror & Our Wives Under The Sea with Julia Armfield
She’s everywhere, she’s so Julia (LITERALLY!) Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone in conversation with the bestselling author Julia Armfield as we discuss her new novel Private Rites. Private Rites follows three sisters navigating queer love and faith at the end of the world. The book follows themes of grief, rituals, and legacy… we loved the book and we had loads to ask Julia about climate anxiety, queer horror and sisterhood. Is there someone who you really want to hear in converstaion? Let us know on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod - and we'll see what we can do! You can get your copy of Private Rites here - highly recommended by us here at Everything Is Content Towers! Explore Julia’s work at https://www.juliaarmfield.co.uk/ Follow Juila on Instagram @JuliaArmfield — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 8, 2024 · 51 min
Far-Right Riots, Dallas Cheerleaders & The Return Of Smut
This week on Everything Is Content, we thought it was about time to discuss the Netflix docu-series that everyone has been raving about for the last few weeks - America’s Sweethearts. Does the life of a cheerleader appeal to us - and does the documentary have a dark side? We also take a look at the return of smutty literature - why do we sometimes look down on the genre, and is it about time we read some? We also check in about how we’re feeling following the week of unrest in the UK. What role has social media played - and how can we look forward to positive solutions? If you want to chat about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode - give us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod! — PITCHFORK: Blackout https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/britney-spears-blackout/ SUBSTACK: Meaghan Garvey https://scarycoolsadgoodbye.substack.com/ BBC IPLAYER: Eastenders https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006m86d/eastenders NETFLIX: America’s Sweethearts https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81685878 TORTOISE MEDIA: Stoking hate: Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson https://www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/08/06/stoking-hate-elon-musk-and-tommy-robinson/ HUCK: We protected our community from a far right mob, here's what happened https://www.huckmag.com/article/we-protected-an-asylum-seeker-hotel-from-the-far-right-heres-what-happened-bristol THE GUARDIAN: My weeks of reading hornily https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/06/my-weeks-of-reading-hornily-steamy-book-sales-have-doubled-and-i-soon-found-out-why ALEXIS B OSBORN: Heat Clinic https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heat-Clinic-Heatverse-Alexis-Osborne-ebook/dp/B0BX4ZT3PB — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2024 · 49 min
Ballerina Farm, The Problem With TikTok Recs & Banned Boyfriends
Happy Olympics everyone! Despite knowing basically nothing about *actual* sport, we dive into some of our fave moments from the games so far. We also delve head first into the article that EVERYONE has been talking about this week - The Times piece about the influencer Ballerina Farm. Has this rightfully reignited the tradwife debate - or should we just leave her alone to raise her kids and milk her cows? We also want to know if you were at the open air screening of Mamma Mia that got cancelled in London last week - is recommendation culture ruining our experiences or is it just an effect of the economic crisis? Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think! Have you subscribed? We personally love every single person who has! — THE GUARDIAN: 'Main character energy': Kim Yeji, the pistol shooter taking over the internet THE GUARDIAN: How ‘girl dad’ Flavor Flav became hype man for the US women’s water polo team NEW YORK TIMES: The Hottest Item at the Olympics Is a Chocolate Muffin TIKTOK: Mamma Mia cancelled due to overcrowding THE GUARDIAN: London’s Columbia Road carol services cancelled over safety fears VULTURE: The Decomposition of Rotten Tomatoes THE TIMES: Meet the queen of the ‘trad wives’ (and her eight children) THE CUT: Ballerina Farm Says She Couldn’t Love Her Life More THE I: Women who bring their husbands to lunch with the girls should be arrested (immediately) — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2024 · 40 min
Septum Arms, AI Journalists & Kamala Harris’ Brat Summer
Wake up babe, new nonsense body insecurity just dropped! This week on Everything Is Content, we’re discussing the term ‘septum arms’ which was generated by the TikTok algorithm... what does this tell us about the speed of the trend cycle, and should we be concerned about the gen pop’s level of internet literacy? And, of course - we’re discussing the Kamala Harris x brat meme cycle… should we be pleased that politicians are trying to engage younger voters or is this distracting us from talking about actual policies? We also talk about Reem - Sheerluxe’s new ‘AI-enhanced’ team member… we have THOUGHTS. A lot of them. Give us a lil follow on Instagram or drop us a message if you have something you need to hear us chat about, or if you have opinions on anything you’ve heard us talk about today. Brat memes also welcomed. — PODCRUSHED: Ariana Grande (Apple link) PODCRUSHED: Ariana Grande (Spotify link) VOGUE: Daisy Edgar-Jones Has Entered The It-Girl Arena PATRIC GAGNE: Sociopath JON RONSON: The Psychopath Test LATE TO THE PARTY WITH GRACE CAMPBELL: Apple Link LATE TO THE PARTY WITH GRACE CAMPBELL: Spotify Link ELLEN ATLANTA: Pixel Flesh THE GUARDIAN: ‘Kamala IS brat’ - Harris campaign goes lime-green to embrace the meme of the summer FORBES: ‘Septum Arms’ On TikTok - Behind The Meme That’s Baffled And Upset Users SHEERLUXE: Meet Our New AI-Enhanced Editor Reem RUTGER BREGMAN: Utopia For Realists — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2024 · 25 min
Everything In Conversation: Issue Driven Novels, Bad Men & Surveilling Celebs with Olivia Petter
Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone in conversation with the brilliant journalist, podcaster and author Olivia Petter. Olivia’s debut novel Gold Rush is out now - it’s a story about consent, celebrity culture and trying to work out where women fit in a world that constantly devalues and disrespects their bodies... sounds right up our street, eh?! We all loved the book and in this conversation we get stuck into our burning questions for Olivia - but don’t worry, the conversation is spoiler-free if you haven’t finished the book yet. As a note of caution, this conversation does contain references to sexual violence and violence against women. We have had some illness in the team this week, so thank you for bearing with us. We think you're going to love this chat - and we’ll be back with the usual this time next week! Follow Olivia on Instagram @OliviaPetter Gold Rush is out now - you can buy your copy here! __ THE TIMES: ‘Blackout sex’ is rife. I should know, it happened to me BBC IPLAYER: I May Destroy You KATE ELIZABETH RUSSELL: My Dark Vanessa ELIZABETH GILBERT: Big Magic TATE: Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion ELIZABETH FLOCK: The Furies — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2024 · 38 min
Eyebrow Blindness, Forgiving Bullies & Athletes In Lingerie
Who wants some content?! Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone as we take a look at some of the most talked about pop culture stories of the week. We discuss TikTok diagnosing everybody with so-called "eyebrow blindness"… is there ever a good time to tell someone their make-up looks bad? We also discuss Katy Wix’s powerful yet divisive piece for the Observer about forgiving her childhood bully and a new lingerie campaign featuring international rugby players - is this 2016 girlboss feminism all over again, and why do we place so much importance on being beautiful above all else? Make sure you go back and listen to our two deep dives on beauty and ageing if you want to hear more about some of the topics we discuss in this episode! Who’s up for doing Julia Fox’s memoir Down The Drain as our next Everything Is Content Book Club? Let us know on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod #ContentIsBeautiful — DAVID NICHOLLS: You Are Here APPLE PODCASTS: Memory Lane with Kerry Godliman and Jen Brister SPOTIFY: Memory Lane with Kerry Godliman and Jen Brister JULIA FOX: Hey, that was me JULIA FOX: Down The Drain GRAZIA: What is eyebrow blindness? THE OBSERVER: Could you forgive your childhood bully? GLAMOUR: Do sportswomen really need to be ‘sexy’ to be taken seriously? — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 5, 2024 · 36 min
The Genny Lec, Charli XCX Vs. Lorde & Is Glastonbury Becoming Coachella?
Join us for a tender post-Glastonbury episode of Everything Is Content. See how long it takes you to guess which one of our trio spent the weekend on a farm in Somerset… we discuss if Glastonbury has become commercialised like its american cousin Coachella. Would we take up the offer of gifted glamping if we were offered it? We also discuss the cultural phenomenon of the nemesis, and discuss Charli and Lorde working things out on the remix. And we reflect on our hopes and fears for the new government. Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok @everythingiscontentpod - we’d love to hear what topics you would like us to discuss on the podcast. And while you’re here, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you never miss an episode! — YORGOS LANTHIMOS: Kinds of Kindness VARIETY: Paul Mescal Bulked Up for ‘Gladiator 2’ but Didn’t Want to Become a Sex Symbol: I Never Wanted to Look ‘More Like an Underwear Model Than a Warrior’ BBC IPLAYER: Dua Lipa at Glastonbury NOVARA MEDIA: Labour is Still Letting The Far Right Set The Agenda PITCHFORK: The Girl, so confusing version with Lorde THE ATLANTIC: Get Yourself A Nemesis JACK ROOKE: If only Diana and Camilla… — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2024 · 41 min
Bisexuality In Pop Culture - A Deep Dive
In celebration of Pride Month - this week on Everything Is Content, we’re doing a deep dive into a topic that is very close to our hearts - bisexuality in pop culture. Who are our bi and queer icons from the world of showbiz? (and bizarrely, the animal kingdom…), what are the new frontiers for bi representation in the media? and what does the queer pop boom mean for us? If you’d like to hear us deep dive on a topic - send us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod And while we have you - we’d like to remind our UK listeners to vote in the general election on Thursday 4th July. — ROLLING STONE: Billie Eilish Would Like to Reintroduce Herself DAZED: Why were the SATC girls so weird about bisexuality? GLAAD: Representation of Bisexual+ Characters THEM: Reneé Rapp Is Rewriting the Rules of Lesbian Pop Stardom TV SHOWS MENTIONED: Sex And The City Ally Mcbeal The OC I Kissed A Girl Broad City Killing Eve Euphoria Coronation Street A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila Too Hot To Handle Love Island Are You The One ARTISTS MENTIONED: Frank Ocean Miley Cyrus Billie Eilish Renne Rapp Muna Chappell Roan Jojo Siwa — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2024 · 45 min
It Girl Nicola Coughlan, Viral Street Interviews & Childbirth Honesty
Today on Everything Is Content - we dive into the It Girl of the moment - Nicola Coughlan. She’s the latest Skims girlie and we are so here for it! When’s it our turn, Kim?! We also take a dive into the world of street interviews. What happens when a voxpop goes viral, and are there moral implications we should consider? We also discuss Louise Thompson’s interview with her former Made In Chelsea co-star Jamie Laing, where she opens up about some of the traumas she has faced around motherhood and birth. Our conversation about Louise Thompson mentions birth loss, trauma and PTSD - so please tread carefully if you find any of those topics upsetting. — HANNAH BERVOETS: We Had To Remove This Post JACQUELINE HARPMAN: I Who Have Never Known Men NETFLIX: Perfect Match OFF AIR WITH FI AND JANE: Miquita and Andi Oliver STIRRING IT UP: with Miquita and Andi Oliver ADULTING: The Podmother MOYA LOTHIAN-MCLEAN: Are You Voting In The General Election? INSTAGRAM: Meet Cutes NYC TIKTOK: Guys I had no idea this was Baz Luhrmann TIKTOK: Selena Gomez, because of all she’s been through NETFLIX: Bridgerton GLAMOUR: Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan is Kim Kardashian's latest Skims girlie GOOD COMPANY: Louise Thompson BBC IPLAYER: This Is Going To Hurt — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2024 · 42 min
Charli XCX, Queenie and Parental Nudity
We’re everywhere, we’re so Julia! This week on Everything Is Content - we’re discussing what some critics are calling the pop album of the year - Brat. Charli XCX has given the 30-something girlies the green light to go out partying… will we take her up on the offer? Then we’re going to discuss the Channel 4 adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’ mega bestseller Queenie - does it meet up to our expectations? And lastly - we’ve taken the bait and we’re going to talk about the big argument on X this week - is it okay to be naked in front of your children? Get involved in the convo on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod! And remember, hot people remember to register to vote before 18th June! — TEEN VOGUE: Why Sabrina Carpenter & Chappell Roan’s Pop Stardom Feels So Satisfying AMAZON PRIME: Mad Men THE OBSERVER: ‘I felt entirely alone’: comedian Grace Campbell on the aftermath of her abortion BBC IPLAYER: Suits TIME: Drop Everything and Watch HBO’s Wild Subcultural Succession Doc Ren Faire PITCHFORK: Charli XCX - Brat Album Review RAYE: Genesis in Selhulst SABRINA CARPENTER: Please, Please, Please CHANNEL 4: Queenie CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS: Queenie THE GUARDIAN: Queenie Review NEW YORK TIMES: Queenie Review REFINERY29: Why Black Women Are Leaving Journalism — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2024 · 17 min
Everything In Conversation: Zombies, On-Screen Gore & The Walking Dead with Danai Gurira
Today, Oenone is in conversation with actress, playwright and activist Danai Gurira. Danai plays the beloved character Michonne in one of our favourite shows - The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead is back with a new spinoff series - The Ones Who Live - which sees Michonne reunite with her husband Rick after they were separated in a post-zombie-apocalyptic world. We find out what it’s like to portray a love story in such a high stakes world, why Danai thinks The Walking Dead captured audiences from its very first pilot, and her experiences as an executive producer, lead and writer on the series. All episodes of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live are available exclusively on Sky and Now. You can binge all 11 series of The Walking Dead there as well! Follow Danai on Instagram @danaigurira — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- This episode of Everything Is Content was produced by Faye Lawrence and Ollie Braddy for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 7, 2024 · 45 min
Hot Rodent Boyfriends, Lads Mags Return & Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Oenone’s back on good old fashioned British soil so we’re all back in the studio together again, and boy does it feel good! Join the girlies for the biggest debate we have probably ever had on the podcast… is the term ‘hot rodent’ a compliment or is it derogatory? We also dive into some of the nuance behind the return of Loaded - are we going to welcome erotica in back into our newsagents with open arms? We also get into bookworm mode to discuss one of the most hotly anticipated books of the summer - Coco Mellors’ second book Blue Sisters. Don't worry - the conversation is spoiler free for anyone who hasn't read the book yet! Wanna chat? We’re on Instagram and TikTok @everythingiscontentpod. We love having a natter over there so do let us know if there is anything you’d like us to cover, or if you have an opinion you think we should know! — YOUTUBE: Joey Essex on Richard and Judy BBC: I Kissed A Girl EVENING STANDARD: The Mighty Hoopla 2024 review: the power of the Noughties pop-fest remains strong DAZED: All anyone wants is a hot rodent boyfriend OFF AIR WITH FI AND JANE: Interview with Danni Levy GUARDIAN: Loaded Magazine - the saddest relaunch in history COCO MELLORS: Blue Sisters COCO MELLORS: Cleopatra and Frankenstein ANN NAPOLITANO: Hello Beautiful — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2024 · 55 min
Ageing - A Deep Dive
Today we’ll be taking a deep dive into the fountain of youth for our second beauty special - and this time we’re talking about ageing. Has looking become replaced being skinny as the toxic beauty standard of today? Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone as we discuss some of the gorgeous women who have chosen to age visibly in the public eye, how anti-ageing pressure can impact men as well as women and how the pressure to look young has trickled down to primary school age children. If you have anything you’d like to add to the conversion - you can get in touch with us on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod. We’d love to hear from you. Last week we did a special deep dive into makeovers - so get yourself back over there to listen to that if you haven’t heard it yet! — THE GUARDIAN: A quick reminder ... The Beauty Myth NEW YORK TIMES: The Art Of Botox NEW YORK TIMES: Straws That Don’t Cause Wrinkles. Wait — Straws Cause Wrinkles? THE TELEGRAPH: ‘Anti-wrinkle straws’ beloved by Gen Z slated by skin experts THE GUARDIAN: ‘My ultimate goal? Don’t die’: Bryan Johnson on his controversial plan to live for ever EVENING STANDARD: #TheFaceof10: new campaign launches to protect young girls from damaging anti-ageing skincare content THE GUARDIAN: Swedish pharmacy bans sale of anti-ageing skincare to children THE CUT: TikTok Is Taking Over My Teen’s Multistep Skin-Care Routine — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2024 · 56 min
Makeovers - A Deep Dive
Get ready for a glow-up because for the next two weeks on Everything Is Content we’re taking a deep dive into the world of beauty. In today’s episode we’re looking at makeovers - from Andy’s bangs in The Devil Wears Prada to Trinny and Susannah, we grew up in the peak era of makeovers on TV and film. Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone to discuss the effect that cultural representations of makeovers have had on us - and how makeover and glow up culture is manifesting itself today. We’d love to hear what you think about the - sometimes ugly - world of beauty. Chat to us over on @everythingiscontentpod on Instagram. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss our second beauty special next week - where we will take a forensic look at the world of ageing. — DAZED: Snog Marry Avoid? The emotional impact of being on the 00s makeover show NEW YORKER: The Age Of Instagram Face JIA TOLENTINO: Trick Mirror STYLIST: Always chasing happiness but never getting there? You might be on the hedonic treadmill NEW YORK TIMES: Why Do We All Have To Be Beautiful? FILMS DISCUSSED: My Big Fat Greek Wedding The Devil Wears Prada Miss Congeniality The Parent Trap She’s The Man TV SHOWS DISCUSSED:: Ugly Betty Snog Marry Avoid? 10 Years Younger What Not To Wear How To Look Good Naked Extreme Makeover The Swan The Biggest Loser Queer Eye Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian America’s Next Top Model — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2024 · 34 min
Blocking Celebs, Bumble's Fumble & The Ill-Fated NY-Dublin Portal
Our Beth is in Bermuda this week - but don’t worry, as far as we’re aware she hasn’t got lost in the triangle - so join Ruchira and Oenone for this week’s episode of Everything Is Content! We will be unpacking digital activism, as a movement to block celebrities gains momentum. We’ll also be analysing the huge kerfuffle caused by Bumble’s billboard campaign this week as well as peering into the New York to Dublin portal. Next week we’ll be doing the first out two beauty specials - starting with a deep dive into the world of makeovers. Subscribe so you don’t miss it. Love ya! — MEG WOLITZER: The Female Persuasion NETFLIX: Buying London trailer SABRINA CARPENTER: Espresso THEM: I Asked a Grammarian to Help Me Unpack “That’s That Me Espresso” X: I’m looking for a man in finance INDEPENDENT: Why followers are blocking global celebrities and their businesses on social media THE GUARDIAN: More than 100 acts quit Great Escape music festival in solidarity with Palestine THE CUT: Bumble’s Anti-Celibacy Campaign Is Not Going Over Well INDEPENDENT: Bumble apologises for celibacy ads: ‘We made a mistake’ THE GUARDIAN: Smiles, waves and flashed body parts: video portal links Dublin and New York STYLE CASTER: Sabrina Carpenter Got Her 25th Birthday Dress On Depop BBC: Upgraded ChatGPT teaches maths and flirts - but still glitches PRIME VIDEO: Her — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2024 · 45 min
The Met Gala, Dua Lipa and The Idea Of You
So, it was the Met Gala this week - we reckon our invites must have got lost in the post… send them special delivery next time, Anna! Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone to discuss our favourite looks from the green carpet. We also take a look at some of the reviews of Dua Lipa’s new album Radical Optimism - are we witnessing the death of critical journalism? And then last but not least - we take a trip to rom-com town to discuss The Idea of You. — DISNEY PLUS: The Walking Dead APPLE PODCASTS: If Books Could Kill SPOTIFY: If Books Could Kill PRIME VIDEO: Fallout VOGUE: “We Don’t Borrow – We Buy”: Law Roach THE LINE OF BEST FIT: Absence dominates Dua Lipa’s dull and weightless Radical Optimism BBC SOUNDS: Miss Me? - Dear Elton... NEW STATESMAN: Everyone hates the critic PASTE: Taylor Swift Strikes Out Looking on The Tortured Poets Department PRIME VIDEO: The Idea Of You MONICA HEISEY: Really Good, Actually TIME: Reducing The Idea of You to Fan Fiction Is Another Example of Dismissing Women’s Art THE CUT: Anne Hathaway is too hot for The Idea Of You CURTIS SITTENFIELD: Romantic Comedy — Follow us on Instagram: @everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma @oenone --- Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are Grape Exec Producer: James Norman-Fyfe Music: James Richardson Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.