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August 25 · 36 min
The One About Ageing and Beauty
On this week's episodes of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Lucy and Abby discuss everything ageing and beauty. It has never been easier to be beautiful. There are filters that restructure your face in real time. Procedures you can book on your lunch break. A product for every insecurity, a medication for every flaw. There are AI bots that you can ask exactly what to fix and how. Or comment sections that will give you that advice anyway, free of charge, and consent. And not conforming to all of the above is deemed defiant. Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 19 · 21 min
Prediction Markets, Explained
On this week's episodes of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Lucy and Abby discuss prediction markets - the weird, dystopian, online betting systems that our world politics and media are being influenced by… Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 11 · 24 min
Rage Bait Is Not The Basis For A Relationship
This is the second episode of our podcast mini-series, all about relationships! This week, Luce and Abby talk anger and how it isn't always yelling - sometimes it's passive - like silence, or a text that says "fine.” We’ll be reading through stories you guys experienced and sent in and breaking them down. Learn more about how to Love Better at https://www.lovebetter.org.nz xxx If a relationship is making you feel isolated, anxious or controlled, talk to someone you trust DM Youthline on IG if you're concerned for yourself or someone else Next week, we’re talking communication - the Ross and Rachel of it all. Listen to the Jealousy episode here! Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 4 · 31 min
The Worst Things Trump Has Done to Women
On this week's episodes of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Lucy and Abby deep dive into the worst things Donald Trump has done to women. Warning!!! He’s disgusting!! Last week we covered The Worst Things Trump Has Done to Democracy and Immigrants that you can listen to here And, you can listen to the 2020 episode where Luce and Ruby discuss The Horrible History of Donald Trump - his affluent upbringing, his racist past (and present), how he treats women, his dodgy business ventures, his political career and more. Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 28 · 36 min
The Worst Things Trump Has Done to Democracy and Immigrants
On this week's episodes of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Lucy and Abby deep dive into the worst things Donald Trump has done to democracy and immigrants. Spoiler: it’s a LONG LIST. Listen to our previous episode where Luce and Ruby discuss The Horrible History of Donald Trump - his affluent upbringing, his racist past (and present), how he treats women, his dodgy business ventures, his political career and more. Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 21 · 37 min
The Horrible History of Donald Trump
We have some deep dive episodes on the the worst things Trump has ever done coming out soon, but before we share them with you we’re putting this previous (but still relevant) episode back into your feed for more context and clues into why Trump is (unfortunately) the way he is. Before Trump was elected as President of the United States, Luce and Rubes discussed Trump’s affluent upbringing, his racist past (and present), how he treats women, his business ventures, his dodgy dealings, his political career and heaps more. In next week’s episode, Luce and Abby bring you: The Worst Things Trump Has Done to Democracy and Immigrants. Join the book club, free for July only xxx Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 14 · 47 min
Political Systems for Dummies
On this week's episodes of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Lucy breaks down the major political and economic systems that run our world, one at a time. These systems shape everything about our lives. What rights we have, who makes the decisions, where our taxes go...... so we're breaking it all down and helping you understand how they play out in real countries, right now!! We cover: Democracy Dictatorship Authoritarianism Fascism Theocracy Monarchy Oligarchs Junta Capitalism Communism Socialism AND SO MANY MORE Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 7 · 29 min
A Private Investigator In Our Pockets
Our new podcast mini-series is here, and it's all about RELATIONSHIPS!! We’re starting off with one of the most normal feelings of all, jealousy. Luce and Abby talk how normal it is to feel jealous of time you missed with your partner, but NOT normal to use their past against them + we read through stories you guys experienced and sent in!! Learn more about how to Love Better at https://www.lovebetter.org.nz xxx If a relationship is making you feel isolated, anxious or controlled, talk to someone you trust DM Youthline on IG if you're concerned for yourself or someone else Next week, we’re talking anger. Turns out anger isn't always yelling - sometimes it's passive - like silence, or a text that says "fine." Stay tuned!! Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 30 · 43 min
Noah Kahan’s shit show and Taylor Swift’s wedding
This week on the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby discuss: Venezuela suffers from two deadly earthquakes with over 50,000 people currently missing More than 1,300 deaths are linked to the heatwave in Europe The US Supreme Court has denied Donald Trump’s final appeal in E. Jean Carroll’s case Someone shat their pants at a Noah Kahan concert Is Taylor Swift getting married at Madison Square Garden?? Tyra Banks’ novel from 14 years ago, Modelland, has gone viral this week for it’s weird plot and self-published song she used to promote it Join the book club, free for July only xxx Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 23 · 40 min
Keir Starmer vs Connor McGregor
This week on the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby discuss: Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister All the good news that has come out of the Football World Cup so far Olivia Wilde went on Call Her Daddy and talked age-gap relationships Why is Connor McGregor back in the spotlight?: A reminder of his sexual assault case after he recently went on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Olivia Rodrigo announces a non-profit, all-women festival The book club is open this July!! Join the book club, free for July only xxx Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 16 · 38 min
Gwyneth Paltrow is Evil & The UK Bans Social Media for Kids
This week on the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby discuss: A 21 year old Brazilian woman has died in a bungy jumping incident A follow up on the SYSCA scoop: The UK is making it impossible for kids to send and receive nude images The UK is banning social media for under-16’s Gwyneth Paltrow stars in a (disgusting) marketing ad for a luxury residential building in Israel Tyra Banks is suing Netflix for their docu-series about America’s Next Top Model US singer Oliver Tree has died in a helicopter collision in Rio, Brazil Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 9 · 45 min
Britain Bans Nudes & Mummified Sourdough
Kia ora pod!! This week on the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby discuss: A SYSCA exclusive: Britain is the first country in the world to make it impossible for kids to send and receive nudes Trump walks out of an interview Instagram introduces an "Instagram Plus" subscription and other new features Scientists make sourdough bread out of yeast they found on a 3,500 year old mummy Phoebe Bridgers announces a new tour that is affordable and phone free Ariana Grande's concert causes controversial conversations Phoebe Bridgers will be starring in a movie alongside Robert Pattinson Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 3 · 45 min
Pattie Gonia, Hasan Piker, & Spencer Pratt, Explained
On this weeks episode of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Lucy and Abby discuss: Controversial 'The Hills' reality TV show star Spencer Pratt is running for LA mayor Hasan Piker being banned from entering the UK Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia lawsuit The new it-show, Off-Campus Kiwi footballer Tim Payne has become world famous overnight Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26 · 40 min
We're Fans, Not Freaks: The State of Fandom
This week's episode of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Lucy is joined by Sacha Judd!! If you don't know Sacha, she's basically a leading expert on fandom and the power that fans hold - and if you've been around here a while you'll know we are OBSESSED with her and everything she has to say. Luce and Sacha get into all of it this week - what it actually means to be a fan, the state of fandom right now (of course we mention Larry Stylinson and Heated Rivalry.) They also get into something really exciting - Sacha's new startup Lume!!! A music platform where fans can actually buy and own albums from the artists they love AND get exclusive content directly from them!! Explore Lume here! Read Sacha's What You Love Matters newsletter here! Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19 · 36 min
What Happened To All The Teen Media?
This week on the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby dive deep into the death of teen media. As 90s babies, we thrived in the teen media space — physical magazines, Disney stars, online games, blogs — and learned so much about our identity, interests, sexual health, and life in general when we didn't want to ask our parents. So where did it all go, and what did we lose when it disappeared? Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12 · 42 min
Billie Eilish Isn’t Taking Your Shit
This week on the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby discuss: Clipping: the new advertising trend taking over your feed, explained Charli XCX new song, 'Rock Music' Billie Eilish sparks debate with her take on veganism BTS studio photographs of Phoebe Bridgers potential new album released - was it an accident or a PR stunt?? Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5 · 36 min
Bezos Met Gala & a Mysterious Virus
On today's episode of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby discuss: Three people are dead on a cruise ship in a suspected hantavirus outbreak Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels A federal appeals court banned mail-order abortion pills in the US, and the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked that ban Vine is back! Rebooted as "Divine" by Twitter developer Rabble (and it's generative AI free!) The Met Gala 2026, sponsored by Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their 18 month long lawsuit Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 28 · 44 min
Scientology, "Active Shoots" & Harry Styles Engagement, Explained
This week Abby and Luce chat about a real mixed bag of topics: The shooting at the White House Correspondents dinner Scientology (and the speedrun trend) Explained Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are engaged Noah Kahan's documentary touches on traumatic brain injury and body dysmorphia and you should watch it!!!! Singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) has been charged with first-degree murder Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 21 · 40 min
The Worst Story We've Ever Covered
On today's episode of the Shit You Should Care About podcast: - CNN's investigation into so-called “online r@p3 academies” - Reese Witherspoon’s strange push for us to use AI - What really happened between Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson - Why you shouldn't mess with Dylan Sprouse - Charli XCX is releasing a rock album?? CNN: Exposing a global ‘online rape academy’ that is teaching men how to abuse women and evade detection Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 14 · 56 min
Hungary's Revolution and Bieberchella, Explained
In this weeks episode Luce and Abby discuss: the US and Iran's ceasefire talks flopping the new Prime Minister of Hungary Artemis II splashing back to earth A failed plan by a random company to put people on Mars Emperor penguins becoming endangered ˙◠˙ Bieberchella and whether you loved it or hated it Sabrinachella getting cancelledchella Ruby Rose accusing Katy Perry of s3xu@l ass@ult ALLLLL our takes on The Drama Listen on Spotify here! Listen on Apple here! Watch on YouTube here! Subscribe to the Shit You Should Care About newsletter here! Join our Book Club here! Buy Make It Make Sense here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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