Culture Hang

Content Warning: Discussions of sexual assault, drugging and suicidal ideation Strap in for this week's episode where we make disgusted noises about the life *choices* of Hugh Hefner and the history of Playboy magazine. From its dodgy origins and exploitation of women across the ages in the name of the sexual liberation, we look at the legacy and the sad man at the centre of it all who tried to co...

This week we look at the D'amelio Sisters and their rise to fame from dancing on TikTok. We discuss whether they deserve the amount of hate they receive and what really makes them so popular. Pop culture moments of the week include a sad Britney Spears update and YouTube drama from Gabbie Hanna, Joey Graceffa and Daniel Preda. We now have a Patreon with TWO bonus episodes released each month! FOUR...

This week we look at the strange history of content houses, from Youtube, Vine and now the hundreds of TikTok houses! We talk all the terrible things Jake Paul and Team 10 did, what the Hype House have learnt from them and the terrible British attempt that seems to have flopped already. We agree the content houses haven't found their feet yet, but this might be the new face of reality tv. Pop cult...

Happy Pride Month! This week we discuss Hollywood and LGBTQIA+ representation. We talk about the age-old question: should straight actors play gay roles? We also look at the best and worst LGBTQIA+ representation in film and TV and share our love for Sarah Paulson and her crying. Pop culture moments of the week include Billie Eilish's problematic new boyfriend, a Frenemies upda...

Content Warning: discussions of transphobic views This week we look at the terrible transphobic TERF views of a once beloved children's author and millionaire, J.K. Rowling. We discuss her transphobic tweets, her 3000+ word essay 'TERF wars' that outlined the extent of her harmful views last year and the up to date outcomes of publicly transphobic women being endorsed. We also discuss the strange...

This week, we look at one of the most iconic names in pop culture history: Paris Hilton. We discuss her 2020 documentary, 'This Is Paris', and her traumatic past. We also explore her infamous friendship with Kim Kardashian, which all began when Kim organised her closets! Pop culture moments of the week include Olivia Munn's rumoured pregnancy, Ellie Kemper's past as the 'Veiled Profit Qu...

This week we look at the evolution of Michael Schur's sitcom content, which we have become comfort watching to us. We look back at the incredibly problematic racist and sexist moments of The Office and how the shows have evolved to adapt to the changing political climate. We talk about the highs and the lows and how The Good Place's philosophical abstractions actually reflects our nonsensical worl...

Content Warning: discussion of grooming This week we discuss the infamous (and ongoing) Dramageddon, starting with Tati Westbrook's video 'Bye Sister...' 2019 and ending with James Charles and Shane Dawson being cancelled in 2020 and 2021. Hannah explains the origins of Dramageddon and the plot twists surrounding who to support. Holly discusses the outcome and how it led to the down...

This week we rewatched a teen film cult CLASSIC that is *very* problematic looking back on it now. We discuss the film in detail and all the strange relationship dynamics and how, on the whole, it managed to portray how terrible teenagers can be to one another. We also talk about where the cast are now and how Aaron Taylor-Johnson's relationship with Sam Taylor-Johnson just gives us bad vibes. Pop...

This week we talk about our love for the ICONIC Lil Nas X! Hannah explains how Old Town Road changed the world and explores the song's unjust removal from the Country music charts. Holly discusses how Lil Nas X uses memes and social media to his benefit and the beauty of Montero (Call Me by Your Name). We also discuss pop culture moments from the week including the Oscars, Noel Clarke and Elo...

In our season finale of Remember When, we look over all the pop culture moments from the season to decide, once and for all, what is the BEST pop culture moment presented to us! A massive thank you to all our wonderful guests on this season! Go check our their fabulous and free content across the internet! Khadija Mbowe, their main channel , singing channel , website, paypal and instagram! Hannah,...

Content Warning: discussions of suicide, self-harm, sexual violence (skip to around an hour in if you don't want to listen to this discussion) We look at the terrible writing of some of the most *controversial* teen dramas on Netflix. Holly looks at all the dangerous presentations of mental health and teen social issues in 13 Reasons Why and Hannah takes us through the bizarre plotlines of Riverda...

On our season finale of Remember When, we talk to the incredible video essayist Maia, aka Broey Deschanel, about the infamous voicemail Alexia Neiers (of Bling Ring fame) left a voicemail to journalist Nancy Jo about NOT wearing Louboutains to court for robbing celebrities. Please show Broey all the love on YouTube , Patreon , Twitter and Instagram ! Join our Culture Gang! Email us at culture...

Part 2 of our Bad Comedians series, we focused on Tina Fey and her influential carer. We discuss the cultural impact of her work, particularly 'Mean Girls', '30 Rock' and 'The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmitt' and the harmful stereotypes of people of colour she routinely utilises for humour. We also share our favourite pop culture moments from the week which include Jenna Marbles and Julian Sol...

Content Warning: discussions of drug abuse, eating disorders and sexual assault This week we discuss in depth the four-part Demi Lovato YouTube documentary, Dancing with the Devil. Holly looks at the first two episodes that detail her relapse and overdose that nearly killed her in 2018 and Hannah discusses the final two parts which follow the recovery and her journey to better mental health. Pop c...

Content Warning: discussions of sexual abuse and racism This week, we discuss the worst women in comedy. Hannah talks about Lena Dunham, her various controversies and the problematic aspects of 'Girls'. Holly discusses Amy Schumer, her history of stealing jokes and racism. We also share our pop culture moments of the week, which include more James Charles accusations, Seth Rogan and...

This week we're joined by Deb and Nina from The House That Built Me podcast to discuss the Super Bowl Half Time Janet Jackson 'wardrobe malfunction' and how Justin Timberlake is the real villain of the story! Please go show them some love here! Join our Culture Gang! Email us at culturehangpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on instagram @culturehangpodcast , twitter @CultureHang , TikTok @cultur...

This week we look back at the past and recent controversies of Alec and Hilaria Baldwin. Holly looks at all the times Alec Baldwin fought the paparazzi or was arrested and the petty apologies on Twitter. Hannah delves into the recent exposure of Hilaria Baldwin's fake Spanish accent and heritdge and how she had tried to get away with pretending to be Hispanic for years. Pop culture moments include...

Content Warning: discussions of sexual assault allegations Amanda, Hannah, and Shay, from the Grin and Share it Podcast join us to talk about their favourite pop culture moments! We discuss Harvey Weinstein and the MeToo movement, the college admissions scandal and Youtube beauty Dramageddon and the different impacts they had on pop culture. Show the wonderful women of the Grin and Share it pod al...

Content Warning: discussions of sexual assault allegations On this week's episode of Culture Hang, we discuss the Grammys 2021. We share our favourite, and least favourite, outfits, why people boycotted the event, the weirdest moments from the night and who we think was snubbed! We also discuss pop culture moments from the week, such as disturbing David Dobrick and Armie Hammer updates and some im...

This week we look back on the ways the sexist media tries to mislabel women in their industry. Hannah discusses the gross and predatory behaviour against Megan Fox and how, when she spoke out against this objectification, she was blacklisted. Holly looks at the racist treatment Serena Williams has recieved and continues to recieve throughout her professional career, including the racist backlash s...

On this week's episode of Remember When, we are joined by Hannah, Summer and Jaylan from thelittlewomenpodcast . They explain why Taylor Swift being 'cancelled' is one of the most important pop culture moments ever due to its impact on the music industry and wider society. Send all the love to Hannah, Summer and Jaylan on instagram and donate! Join our Culture Gang! Email us at cultureha...

Content Warning: discussion of self-harm and sexual assault This week we look at today's child stars compared to the child stars of the 80s and 90s. Holly discusses Billie Eilish and her immense success and questions whether she is as radical as everyone thought she was. Hannah explains how Jojo Siwa subverts sexualisation by dressing 'too young'. We explore how they both subvert the expectat...

Welcome to Remember When , our new minisode where we ask our favourite creators to convince us why their favourite pop culture moment is the BEST pop culture moment! For our first episode, we have the incredibly talented, funny and wise millenial auntie, Khadija Mbowe, taking us through why the 2013 release of Beyonce's self-titled Beyonce visual album not only changed the game for her career, but...

Content Warning: discussion of child sexual abuse This week we look at some cults with celebrity ties. Hannah takes us through the potentially cultish mentality of Jared Leto and his expensive Mars Camps and now Mars Island and his obsession with looking like a white Jesus. Holly looks at the incredibly disturbing history of the Children of God and the testimony of the children who managed to esca...