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Broadly Relevant49: Bad Bunny > NSW PoliceMassive week for culture and news, with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, the Olympics kicking off in Italy (Ryan has some notes), and closer to home the arrival of Isaac Herzog in Australia (and the protests that followed suit). Also—it's Broadly Diva time!Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Reality With Ali (Simran's Broadly Diva pick)Jamaal Burkman On Bad Bunny's Performance'Unfathomable state violence': NSW Police set upon Muslim prayer group, protesters at Sydney rally6 Bad Bunny halftime show...
2026-02-1034 minBroadly Relevant48: This is Brighton, not the Gold CoastWe’re back babes x Big episode for us as we yap about development protests in Brighton, aluminium smelters, women in the workplace, and Social Media Activism™ Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who met on Kombumerri country. This...
2025-11-2247 minBroadly Relevant47: Is This Goodbye?Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:The decision to close Meanjin misunderstands its wider importance. Australian culture deserves betterWho killed Meanjin? Bowen says cutting emissions by more than 70% ‘not achievable’ as 2035 target criticised from all sides | Australian politics | The GuardianFirst climate risk assessment finds 1.5m Australians at risk from sea level rise by 2050We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherw...
2025-09-1951 minBroadly Relevant46: Who would win? 100 tiffin-sized-ferris-wheels, or 1 ferris-wheel-sized-tiffin?Simran is going to hate the title I gave this episode but I really do hope that you, dear reader, love it — RyanOn this week’s episode we chat about the tiffin lady, Melbourne’s favourite ferris wheel, Gaza, and the far right. It’s a whirlwind—a bit like contemporary life at the moment. Love you!Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Full circle: Melbourne’s beleaguered Star ferris wheel to turn again | Victoria | The GuardianAl Jaz...
2025-08-1538 minBroadly Relevant45: The Episode in Which Simran & Ryan Literally Fall in LoveSydney Sweeney might be a nazi, Sydney turned out for Palestine, Penny Wong’s a mess, Up Bank is losing their mind, and Simran & Ryan fall in love—it’s basically a romcom this episode.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:The Anti-Porn Crusade That Censored Steam and Itch.io Started 30 Years AgoWe hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you fore...
2025-08-0646 minBroadly Relevant44: Big Brother is back, the internet is going downhill, and AI is melting our brainsRyan’s is fanging to audition for Big Brother, while Simran’s all about Love Island USA. Pedro Pascal is maybe getting cancelled but maybe we need to ignore that, meanwhile the internet is on shaky ground, Australian citizens are getting caught in Israel’s response to the Freedom Flotilla, and Melbourne’s social housing is under threat.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Email Your MP: Activate A UN Peacekeeping Force To Break The BlockadeFreedom Flotilla Intercepted By Israel On...
2025-07-3038 minBroadly Relevant43: Life-like Dolls, Remi Ashten’s Wedding, and the Strait of HormuzThe world may be falling apart but here on Broadly Relevant it’s Broadly Diva week—with a facedown between New York’s mayoral hopeful and a star of Love Island. Head to IG to vote for your favourite. In the meanwhile, we yap about Remi Ashton’s wedding, Brazil’s realistic doll obsession, the mushroom trial, and war. Just your average week in 2025 really. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Hyper-realistic baby dolls spark moral panic and legislation in Brazil...
2025-06-2334 minBroadly Relevant42: Lowkey WW3 and the Benson Boone Of It AllSubscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Why Does Everything Sound Like an Audition Song for 'The Voice?'Who’s Afraid of Gen Z’s Squeaky-Clean, Backflipping Bro? - The AtlanticOne of the Dreamliners That Gave a Boeing Manager Nightmares Just Crashed - The American ProspectHow to Help Affected People Amid ICE Raids, Deportation, and Protests in LA'No Kings' protests against Donald TrumpProtests in LAPedro Pascal Look-Alike Contest Crowns Winner In NYCReview: ‘Materialists’ isn’t quite a romance worth swooning over Drake and Jagmeet...
2025-06-1750 minBroadly Relevant41: Would you give your kid a smartphone? Plus, Lorde & Kamala Aus in the SAME week!This weeks episode is one of our best, if you don’t mind us saying. We dive into neo-luddism and the way some folks in Gen Z are rejecting technology—I mean how else are we meant to survive the information hurricane we’re living through. Plus, we chat about Kamala and Lorde’s trips to Australia, Victoria’s Machete Ban, Savers, Star Wars, and Gucci’s not-sari.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Transparent methaphoneLight Phone III review‘My parents didn’...
2025-05-2740 minBroadly Relevant40: Political Neutrality, Jojo Siwa, the Pope & Lorde has risenNeutrality is dead and we literally killed it—but before we get to that, we’ve gotta chat about the rise of Neo-Naziism (sh*t’s bad) in Australia, our picks for the next pope, Jojo Siwa’s messy messy reality tv breakup, Lorde’s latest single, and the tea with Michelle Obama. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Lorde: “What Was That” Track Review | PitchforkWho will be the next Pope? The top candidates in an unpredictable processProtestors And Police Face Off...
2025-04-2845 minBroadly Relevant39: Earthquakes, Floods, & Fascism PLUS: Do You Even Need to Watch the News?First things first! The Australian election is coming up soon and this is your CRITICAL reminder to check your enrolment with the Australian Electoral Commision. If you’ve moved in the past three years you gotta re-enrol so you can vote in the correct electorate for where you live. It takes literally a minute and you can do it online with the AEC.Second of all, we recorded again! This week we talk about the devastating earthquake that struck Burma & Thailand, noting the difficulties Burma’s facing in recovery efforts. Trump comes up, as does a little yap...
2025-03-3139 minBroadly Relevant38: Rules for Dating, Home-made Missiles, & Indian Cooking TikTok TeaRomance is on our minds this week—that and the incommunicable weight of the world’s slide into fascism.This week we’re yapping about nine rules for dating, white women appropriating Indian culture, wild morning routines, and the latest YouTube trend. Plus, Trump gutted the Department of Education (boo), the Australian Greens want to build missiles in Australia (???), and another election is coming up soon (Canada!)Sending you HEAPS of love divas!Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the...
2025-03-2439 minBroadly Relevant37: Cyclone Afred & Broadly DivaCyclone Alfred was all over our minds this week, as we yap about pop culture, Alfred, and bring back Broadly DivaSubscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who met on Kombumerri country. This always was, and always will...
2025-03-1541 minBroadly Relevant36: Rihanna’s New Era, Germany’s Election & When Does Self Care Become Toxic?We’re on the precipice of Melbourne Fashion Festival, new music from Rihanna, Chappell Roan, and we couldn’t be more feral. Plus, Kylie Minogue got her flowers! We yap about elections in Germany, the upcoming federal election, and trans rights in the US. Plus… has skincare gone too far with this latest trend?Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Hunter Schafer on her passport gender marker Having Sex Before Dinner Is anyone having sex after their 12-step night time ski...
2025-02-2440 minBroadly Relevant35: Peggy Sue, Lizzo, and Shakira ShakiraThe Aussie election’s almost upon us and the world’s a mess. Pop diva’s are popping off and polls are panicking us. Elon Musk is up to no good, but at least we’re in a golden age of Reality TV. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Creative Australia back-pedals on 2026 Venice Biennale selection in response to ‘divisive debate’Lizzo says Only God can cancel herShakira cancels Lima concert after being hospitalised during global tour | Shakira | The GuardianPeter...
2025-02-171h 03Broadly Relevant34: Would you move to Pakistan for love?We’re back from summer vacay and we tbh missed you so much. On this week’s episode we chat about the evolving Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively Tea, a unique marriage proposal, Trump’s tariffs on Canada, and a devastating loss to Melbourne’s graffiti scene. Plus, Broadly Diva is back in a new way this year and we need you to get involved. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Canada tariffs: Trudeau hits back against Trump with 25% levyMexico’s President...
2025-02-0329 minBroadly Relevant33: Broadly Rewind with our Broadly BestiesTo celebrate the end of 2024 and the end of Season 1 of Broadly Relevant, we brought on some of our very close friends for a special episode featuring trivia from the entire first year of Broadly Relevant.We want to send a massive thank you to Ezra Hann for hosting Broadly Rewind and compiling trivia from the year, and to Elizabeth Kay for joining us as our live studio audience.Plus, we want to send a massive thank you to all of you, our gorgeous listeners who’ve made our first year of Broadly Relevant so fu...
2025-01-0359 minBroadly Relevant32: Holding Space, Momtok Drama, and Jacob Elordi’s Height: DecryptedWe’re holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity this week, and wishing we had attended Melbourne’s very own Jacob Elordi lookalike content. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu owing to his role in the genocide in Gaza, and social media’s role in legal systems is being questioned.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Labor has unveiled its proposed social media ban for under-16s. Here’s what we know – and what we don’t | Aust...
2024-11-2539 minBroadly Relevant31: Glicked is CANCELLED! (Also climate, politics, and boys are bad)Big Movie tried to make Glicked happen but we won’t let it (Gladiator 2 faces allegations of being anti-Palestinian). Simran went to a rally against Femicide, and Ryan is sick of boys on Tinder posting pictures of them in business class. Broadly Relevant is back with an overview of the week in Australian & American politics, and what’s happening in culture. Hope you love it divas xSubscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Gladiator filmmakers accused of being anti-Palestinian for cu...
2024-11-1838 minBroadly Relevant30: Grammy Snubs, Trump’s Influence & How To Stay Broadly RelevantSubscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who met on Kombumerri country. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. Join us in Paying the Rent.
2024-11-1739 minBroadly Relevant29: Kamala + Chappell Win SNL, Iran Arrests & Bursting Filter Bubbles One Coldplay Concert At A TimeThis episode dives into the importance of critical thinking and the effects of filter bubbles in social media. We chat about the recent buzz around Saturday Night Live featuring Chappell Roan, Kamala Harris, and that other guy. Plus, we also address a recent arrest in Iran and the dark realities of college culture in Australia highlighted by St Paul's College. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Dan Nigro Interview Bursting Filter Bubbles In A Digital AgeFilter bubblesUSyd's St Paul's Co...
2024-11-0440 minBroadly Relevant28: Cupcake Calamity & Queensland's ElectionBetween elections in Queensland, right wing commentators being banned from the country, and a Timothee Chalamet lookalike content, there's a lot going on in the world. Simran and Ryan join forces to decrypt it all, chatting about all of that, and Netflix's removal of Palestinian films, Afternoon Tea drama, and work in 2024.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:The Better Boarding Method Airlines Won't UseAmerican Airlines tests boarding technologyCandace Owens refused entry to Australia Timothee Chalamet lookalike contestThe Kids Ar...
2024-10-2930 minBroadly Relevant27: Simu Liu Defends Boba, Overhead Lighting Haters & Is Bullying Ever Okay?This week we’ve been thinking about cultural appropriation, TikTok engagement bait, white supremacy, and AI slop. Plus, Simran thinks bullying might definitely be ok in very small doses. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:The Optimus robots at Tesla’s Cybercab event were humans in disguise - The VergeMariah Carey On Overhead Lighting Via Las Culturistas Brianna ChickenFry Victim Blaming Situation Simu Liu Calls Out Bobba Business For Cultural AppropriationWe hope you loved the pod, hosted...
2024-10-1744 minBroadly Relevant26: High-speed Horse-drawn Carriages, Hype House Hubris & What’s Happening In France?Hype House drama is blowing up, Nikocado Avocado is two steps ahead, the Minecraft movie trailer is a little floppy, France’s election saga continues, Donald Trump’s sentencing is delayed, and we hold a diva-off for our favourite Swedish activists. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:The courage of Gisèle PelicotTravis Scott Team Questions U.S. Album Chart After Carpenter No. 1Alex Warren Hype House Drama We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favouri...
2024-09-0941 minBroadly Relevant25: Alligator Boyfriends and Disappearing Boy-bandsLana del Rey's dating a crocodile alligator hunter and everyone's favourite Russian spy whale is dead in Norway. Broadly Relevant is back and we're bursting with decorum.On this week's episode we chat about men having no clue how to date properly, Zayn Malik's favourite childhood game, and Sabrina Carpenter's brilliant new album. Plus, we cover the digital-sex-crime epidemic going on in South Korea, Scotland's plans to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026, and the mess that is LGBTQIA+ representation in Australia's census. And to top it all off, we dive deep into where all the...
2024-09-0348 minBroadly Relevant24: Hot Girls Love Sonny Angels, Tickle Wins, and RIP Gay PenguinWe’re back in the podcast studio for a tea-stuffed whirlwind of poddy x. Ben and JLo are over it but maybe Jane Fonda called it, Macklemore cancels shows in over the gen0c!de in Sudan, a gay penguin is dead, Chappell Roan is setting boundaries, Roxanne Tickle wins her sex discrimination battle against Giggle, and Gen Zs obsession with nostalgia reaches a new level. See you on the other side cuties. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Bots...
2024-08-2634 minBroadly Relevant23: Thailand’s got a new PM and Blake Lively’s being messy aginYou see how we are back to our regular posting schedule? Very demure. Very mindful. You see how we discuss culture, news, and dive into the extractive nature of art-making? Very cutesie. This week we chat about protests in India, Blake Lively’s messiness, Thailand’s new PM, and heaps more. Hope you enjoy cuties xSubscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'l...
2024-08-2138 minBroadly Relevant21: Love Island, The Olympics Games, and Project 2025This week we recap some highlights from week 1 of the Olympics, reality tv tea, electoral mayhem around the world, and deep dive into Project 2025. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Project 2025, explained: What is it? Who’s behind it? | VoxWe hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Re...
2024-08-1443 minBroadly Relevant22: Astronauts, Olympians, & SwiftiesThis might be our most demure episode yet. We chat about breakdancing at the Olympics, Brooke Schofield, riots in the UK, politicians trying to be funny, and astronauts stuck in space. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who...
2024-08-1436 minBroadly Relevant20: Billionaire Weddings, Choking in the Bedroom, and Ethical TourismShocking new data has come out on the prevalence of strangulation in the bedroom, which we have a big chat about, plus we explore the possibility of ethical tourism and whether we’ve managed it before. In other news, Olivia Culpo’s wedding dress is out, but Radhika Merchant’s wedding dress is in, French & British elections have turned out broadly leftist, and the US is withdrawing their aid pier from the Gaza strip.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Can Et...
2024-07-1042 minBroadly Relevant19: Election Mania, Glastonbury Goops, and Pop PrincessesGet keen for a piping hot plate of gossip from Glastonbury Festival, featuring Paul Mescal, Tilda Swinton, and Louis Tomlinson. We’re dealing with. major cases of FOMO so just had to get it all out of our system.Plus, it’s election season. We chat about the French election (and how their electoral system works), the British, and the American—but to end on a brighter note, we chat about the rise of the pop girlies in 2024 and the way they’re making everything feel ok. And is that ok? Subscribe to our newsletter for behi...
2024-07-0345 minBroadly Relevant18: Picasso in the Toilet, Poo in the Seine and Queers at the 2024 OlympicsThis week we’re thinking ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, chatting about the drama regarding the fecally infused river they’ve got there, plus the state of queerness at the games. In other news, Julian Assange is free, the Taliban refuse to platform women’s voices, Chappell Roan is a star, and Stonehenge got a new paint job. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:There's no openly gay player in the men's AFL. The silence is deafening - ABC News...
2024-06-2841 minBroadly Relevant17: New Pandas, Journalism for Gen Z, and Making it in the Arts with Clare RankineTaylor Swift snubs Charli XCX of her number one moment, Australia’s getting New Pandas, Robert Irwin & Pauline Hanson are fighting, and digital news is having a moment. Plus, we chat to Clare Rankine about making it in the arts.Clare Rankine is a comedy producer and writer who has performed on stages across the world, including Upright Citizens Brigade, Los Angeles and House Of Yes, New York. She's written for Netflix Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald and the ABC. @clare.rankine on Instagram Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on...
2024-06-2651 minBroadly Relevant16: Brat Week, Apple Intelligence, Ceasefire, & Is Hyper-independence Suffocating Us?The pop girlies are going hard, between Chappell, Jojo, Charli, Sabrina, we’re eating well. Plus, we chat about changes to domestic violence laws in WA, the challenges of negotiating ceasefire, and in our deep dive we go deep about fears that we’re behind in our careers, and the struggles of hyper-independence.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:New laws in WA would take guns away from people accused of DVAnimal Rising activists paste Wallace and Gromit image over p...
2024-06-1546 minBroadly Relevant15: Rat Boyfriends, Climate Scientists for President, and the Importance of Hair TiesThis week we chat about Rising: Melbourne's international arts festival, in particular the brilliant Counting & Cracking. Doctor Who comes up with its brilliant new star Ncuti Gatwa, and we dive into the delicacy that is a rat boyfriend. Plus, in the news is QLD's trial of 50c public transit, Mexico's new president, and and Indian airline's attempts to make air travel safer for women. And to top it all off, we bring back Broadly Diva. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we me...
2024-06-0838 minBroadly Relevant14: Kelly Rowland at Cannes, Contemporary Colonialism and The Great Australian SilenceThe Cannes Film Festival can’t seem to stop being racist. Rishi Sunak has some quirky ideas for how to win the upcoming election in the UK, France is continuing their long colonial legacy in New Caledonia, and AI generated imagery in support of Gaza is rife on social media. Plus, did you know the Walkley Awards namesake was an old racist white man? Shocking, we know. (If you couldn’t guess, this week’s deep dive is into racism and colonialism in the modern day.)Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making...
2024-05-2936 minBroadly Relevant13: Fashion! Diving into the politics of style, Gina Rinehart's vanity, and pouring the ChatGPTeaThis week we chat about the Gina Rinehart's infamous portrait at the National Gallery of Australia, Scarlett Johansson's fight with OpenAI, the ICC's efforts to arrest war criminals, News Corps' cynical foray into activism, and the politics of fashion.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Lady Gaga | Fashion!Facing the despair of climate change – Witness PerformanceBiden Should Stop Attacking the International Criminal CourtTHE WORLD IS ON FIRE FASHIONISTASICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas leaders over...
2024-05-2242 minBroadly Relevant12: Cancel Culture, Eurovision, Bumble, and the 2024 Federal BudgetThis week we dive deep into Cancel Culture. Why do we do it? What’s it for? How can we cancel well? Can I cancel my bestie? Plus, we chat about Bumble’s catastrophic marketing campaign, the absolute mess that was Eurovision 2024, and who the *real* winners and losers are of the federal budget.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Gen Z's 'Sex Negativity' Is Very Progressive, Actually - Zee FeedWe hope you loved the pod, hosted...
2024-05-2039 minBroadly Relevant11: Dua Lipa’s a Flop, Macklemore’s a Bop, PLUS Met Gala TeaLet them eat cake — Today’s episode is dedicated the cost of living crisis and humanitarian crises that contemporary society forces our complicity in. We chat about the demographic most at risk of homelessness in Australia, Labour’s lacklustre support, Al Jazeera’s banning from Israel, and the Commonwealth Government’s unique solution to misogynistic radicalisation. Plus, we dissect Dua Lipa’s floppy flop flop era, plus the controversies and bops going down at the Met Gala and Eurovision.And to top it all off, we have the ultimate Diva showdown—trying to figure out who...
2024-05-0838 minBroadly Relevant10: DEEP DIVE: Albo at the National Rally, Micro-Feminism, and Macro-Feminist Futures (with a special guest)The Big Feminism Deep Dive: Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:What Were You WearingSCUM Manifesto - WikipediaWhy is Malala such a polarising figure in Pakistan?We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who met on Ko...
2024-05-0643 minBroadly Relevant9: Men Can’t Play Soccer, Why Influencing Isn’t a Career, and How the International Baccalaureate is Traumatising your ChildrenIn today’s episode we chat about teamwork in politics, the hubris of male comedians, and Australia’s mens soccer team. Plus, is Taylor Swift’s latest album a bop? Early reviews indicate… no. Sorry Taylor. Better luck next time.💙 We weren’t able to record this episode together and as it was our first time trialling remote recording, the audio isn’t the best. For that we do apologise! Next episode will be better (we promise).Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. We hope you loved...
2024-05-0441 minBroadly Relevant8: Coachella Recap, Jojo Siwa, the Role of Criticism, and the Hubris of MenSorry for the delay on this one! Ryan (who edits the episodes) had a little post comedy fest burn out. Please enjoy stepping into a Time Machine from a week and a half ago when we recorded this.Today we chat about the Bondi attacks, misogny, media's irresponsibility, Coachella, Heartbreak High, and have a DNM about criticism. See you next week!Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell...
2024-04-2534 minBroadly Relevant7: Free Dating Advice, Coachella Predictions, and Islamophobic CopsTwo single besties have the best dating advice right? Listen in to find out as the duo chats about Coachella, Billie Eilish’s latest album, breaking Taylor Swift tea, the eclipse, injustices around the world, and a plot twist in MONA’s court case. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Pope Francis: Gender ideology is the ugliest danger of our time - Vatican News‘I will not dance’: Olaf Scholz joins TikTok with a promise | Olaf Scholz | The GuardianBillie Eilish: Hi...
2024-04-1031 minBroadly Relevant6: DEEP DIVE: Cowboy Carter, Friendship's Radical Potential, and the Limits of RepresentationToday's a long one, so buckle in. We deep dive into the politics of representation and the actual good that celebrity has to shape a better world. Particularly, we chat about Cowboy Carter (what a great album) and the politics of Beyoncé. Perhaps in counterpoint, we discuss the healing potential of friendships, and how restructuring our lives around friendship has led to a fuller life for us. Plus, lots of extra fun tidbits along the way.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we...
2024-04-0744 minBroadly Relevant5: The Female Gaze, 2016, and the Allure of CigarettesWe're throwing it back to 2016 for a nostalgia-filled deep dive for the year of Instagram Stories, Snake Drama, and Tropical House. Plus, we chat about recent drama at MONA, the role of the female gaze in the creator economy, and the ineffable power of a cigarette.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Kate Middleton Conspiracies & The Power of MonocultureWA has introduced what it says are the 'toughest' nang laws in the country. Will they work? - ABC NewsWhy is th...
2024-03-2726 minBroadly Relevant4: Find my Friends, Kate Middleton’s Brilliant Plan, and a Life Hack for Free Uber RidesThis week we’ve got social media on our mind, as we chat about the TikTok ban, and possible ways of using social media to be closer to our friends. Simran dives deep into the latest Kate Middleton rumours, while Ryan updates us on the state of sport in Australia. JoJo Siwa has released new music too, which the gang have to review. Plus, Simran shares a pro life hack to get unlimited free Uber rides. Let us know if it works for you 💋 Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broad...
2024-03-2026 minBroadly Relevant3: The Princess, the Witch, and the Awards ShowThis week we’ve got the Oscars on our mind. This year’s awards were massive so there’s a lot to cover including fashion trends, politics, and the absolute snub of Barbie. But we also share some good news about chocolate fountains. Plus, a recap of Ariana Grande’s return to pop culture and a little chat about the mysteries surrounding Kate Middleton.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Why Christopher Nolan’s Oscars Speech Was DisappointingShocking, Heartbreaking, Transformati...
2024-03-1328 minBroadly Relevant2: Cops in Pride, Dune, and Flying TaxisThis week we chat about cops in pride, abortion rights, Dune, the politics of assimilation, Olivia Rodrigo, and flying taxis. It’s a big one, so buckle in. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:“Dune” and the Delicate Art of Making Fictional Languages | The New YorkerThe novel ‘Dune’ had deep Islamic influences. The movie erases them. | Washington PostCreating the Music of the Na’vi in James Cameron’s Avatar: An Ethnomusicologist’s Role | Ethnomusicology ReviewDune movie: Is HBO’s 2021 adaptation of Frank...
2024-03-0728 minBroadly Relevant1: Pay Gaps, Eras Tickets, and Dolphin IntimacyThis week we chat about the state of gender pay gaps in so called Australia, Taylor Swift’s Eras tour and the staggering demand for tickets, and we delve into the story of Margaret Howe Lovatt—a story of dolphins, inter-species communication, and intimate efficiencies.Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:How to Talk to Whales - The AtlanticWe hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend...
2024-03-0225 minBroadly RelevantKeeping you Broadly RelevantWelcome to the weekly podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant.Think pop culture vibe checks, brain-scratching deep dives, and a sufficient amount of shit-talking. Hosted by high school best friends Simran Pasricha and Ryan Hamilton, we bring you the key tea of the week in a digestible and friendly format.We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your favourite personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded...
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