Broadly Relevant

In 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...

Sorry 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 re...

Two 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: Gende...

Today'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...

We'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: K...

This 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 ride...

This 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 scene...

This 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 Yorker The novel ‘Dune’ had deep Islamic in...

This 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 mentione...

Welcome 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 b...