Culture Pigs

While the regular Olympics comes once every four years, what is kindly referred to as "The Influencers Olympics" actually comes each and every April... Yep, Coachella is upon us, and this year's trio of headliners - Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G - brought a wide variety of types of performances and stage design, which then spurred on a wide variety of reactions from those in the cr...

It has been one hell of a week, so we'll just get straight into it, shall we? To kick off, Kate and Rory discuss the complete and total collapse of this year's Wireless Festival, which was due to be headlined for three nights by none other than Ye (formerly Kanye West). A deep dive on the festival, on Ye himself, and what could happen next that could maybe turn all of this around. Up next, Kate di...

Thank you, lovely listeners, for taking the time over your Easter break, or whatever it is you might be doing this weekend, to take the time to listen to us talk about pop culture! We love you for it. Yes, you! You, specifically! This week's big topic is none other than the return of Harry Potter. As HBO dropped the first teaser for their new adaptation of the hit series of novels, Kate and&n...

Famous people sure can get in to a lot of trouble, can't they? There are so many ways for celebrities to get blown up in the problematic minefield, you'd think they'd actively try to avoid any trouble with the law. However, sometimes these Venn Diagrams overlap, and sometimes we get some truly jaw-dropping stories out of it. So this week, Kate talks us through the latest updates regarding Jus...

It has been a WEEK since we last spoke to you - The Oscars! Paddy's Day! Mother's Day! - but we will be talking about absolutely NONE of that. Instead, with the imminent arrival of Saturday Night Live debuting its UK spin-off, Kate and Rory do a deep dive on the history of SNL in the States, whether this kind of comedy can survive and thrive on this side of the Atlantic, and what we should really...

Did you miss us?? Yes, after a week off, Kate and Rory are back with a bang, and an absolutely stacked episode filled with the latest news and views in the world of modern culture! First up... is it even possible to Age Against The Machine? Considering the extreme reactions that the public has had to recent appearances by Jim Carrey and Kelly Osbourne, the Pigs look into the world of celebrity pla...

Sorry seems to be the hardest word to say. Sorry... not sorry. #Sozballz. When did apologising get so difficult for celebrities? From non-apologies to bad apologies to people who said sorry the best way possible, Kate and Rory jump off from the BBC and BAFTAs' inability to apologise correctly to dive into the world of celebrity apologies. Following that, Rory chats about the old school Foo Fi...

We are not ashamed to say it... this might be the sexiest episode of Culture Pigs yet... but sometimes you just need to go where the content takes you. Kicking off this week's episode, Kate and Rory tackle Emerald Fennell's brand new sexy adaptation of what has been called the greatest romance in the entire history of literature, why people are losing their minds over the movie (in good...

With the arrival of the brand new Netflix documentary, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, the Culture Pigs take a look back at the arrival of the hugely popular but massively problematic modelling competition. From some of host Tyra Banks' most infamous reactions, to some of the most jaw-dropping photoshoot ideas in all of recorded history, America's Next Top Model is truly one of tho...

There is just way, WAY too much sad, negative, heavy news in the world at the moment, so Kate and Rory decided to face towards the sun instead. So this week, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first-ever show, the Culture Pigs are chatting about The Muppets! Can you tell the difference between someone from The Muppets or Sesame Street? Do you know where the word "Muppet" comes from? I...

He's dropped his new single. He's announced his next album. He's released the tickets for his world tour. He couldn't be more in the public spotlight right now, so Kate and Rory do a deep dive on the past, present, and potential future for Harry Styles. From his early days on The X Factor to his much-talked-about personal life, we leave no stone unturned! Following that, Kate takes us down the rab...

And the winner for worst origin for a glitzy award goes to… Yep, the nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards have just been announced, so Kate and Rory go back in time to reveal the surprisingly nefarious beginnings of Hollywood’s most sought-after trophy. Additionally, Kate gives us the latest update on the Beckham bedlam, as well as revealing what officially the best and worst songs are to have...

The power of an unfollow has never been made clearer in light of the alleged meltdown happening at the centre of the Beckham clan. Kate brings us up to speed with everything that is happening with Victoria, David, Brooklyn, and the rest of the cohort, while Rory looks back over some of the most famous celebrity family feuds of all time. Following that, Kate gives us a deep dive on what is happenin...

We’re bacckkkkkk. Welcome back to Culture Pig towers for our inaugural 2026 episode. Mercifully, we have a lot to talk about. Like Timothée’s latest press run, how Nicki Minaj went from Barb to MAGA and how RTÉ’s latest schedule made Rory feel. (Hint: it’s bad.) We also cover Heated Rivalry, swollen testicles and why Brenda Fricker is a forever icon. Thankfully there’s no big news going on interna...

What day is it? Where are we? How much Baileys is left? Is there only Bountys left in the tin? Yep, it is THAT time of year, we're stuck in the nether region between Christmas and New Year's, so Kate and Rory sit down to discuss that most nebulous time of year, revealing their laziest habits, what it will take them to get off the couch and out of the house, if they have any NYE plans, and wha...

2025 is coming to an end, and yes, for the most part, it has been an absolute dumpster fire. But Kate and Rory are looking forward to 2026 with bright eyes and optimism, and together they make some big predictions on what will be happening in the worlds of movies, TV, music, books, and gaming... as well as some big swings about celebrity break-ups, celebrity hook-ups, and some big surprises on the...

When we look back over the last 365 days, what stands out the most? Yes, that's right, Dubai chocolate. And boycotts. And the return of the western. And facelifts. And the rise of the bald. And how the ladies are killing it pretty much every part of culture while men continue to glide through their flop era. Yep, Kate and Rory give their own twist on the end of year lists - the Culture Pigs 2025 T...

Is Netflix dead? Is RFK Jr a poet? And what happens when the world’s worst men come together to extend a franchise? This week's episode asks the big questions!  This week, Kate and Rory talk about how the Diddy doc is Netflix’s last chance at relevancy, the biggest political scandal since Clinton/Lewinsky—come for the terrible poetry, stay for the Parks and Rec links—and how Rush Hour’s lates...

With the rise of Second Screen viewing, Kate and Rory talk about the race to the bottom for lowest common denominator entertainment, and the glimpses of hope that really good TV and movies are providing for a more hopeful future. Kate then brings a viral tweet to the table, opening a giant can of worms about all things babies and weddings (IYKYK), while Rory has trouble keeping his blood pressure...

SEX! Now that we have your attention, you'll never guess what this week's hot, HOT, HAWT episode is all about... Yep, Kate and Rory are going X-rated this week, talking about that intersection where culture and big kisses collide. Have you noticed a dip in big-screen nudity and naughtiness? But the sex scene is alive and thriving on your TV back home? The Culture Pigs uncover the truth behind the...

Can you be camp on purpose? Can we trust the truth if we can't trust the source? Is the reign of American entertainment coming to an end? Yep, we're asking some HEAVY questions this week, but don't worry, it's all in good fun! Off the back of Kim Kardashian's new hit (??) show All's Fair, both Kate and Rory figured it would be only fair to give the episodes a fair shake, while also worki...

Did you miss us terribly?? After a nice little break, Kate and Rory are back, back, BACK, with a vengeance, and this time... It's personal! The dynamic duo break down the huge amount of rebooted movies and TV shows on the horizon, which ones we should be excited about (or definitely not excited about), and work out whether Hollywood has run dry on original ideas. As if that wasn't enough, Kat...

Kate and Rory go through what Google has called the most popular Halloween costumes for 2025 (get ready for A LOT of cultural appropriation!), and also do some personal deep dives on the history of their best, worst, and most ick-inducing Halloween costumes of all time. And yes, of course, they'll be looking over some celebrities playing dress-up in the worst possible way. Additionally, Rory...

With some of the biggest comedians in the world heading to Saudi Arabia to be funny on stage in exchange for lots and lots of money, Kate and Rory ask the question: Can you actually even be cancelled anymore? Also, where did the term "cancelled" come from, and what is the future of celebrity cancel culture? On top of that, Kate asks if Twitter can ever really be great again, an...

Shirley Temple ended Czechoslovakia! Jennifer Lopez put her kids in a cage! Taylor Swift hates Charli XCX! Bad Bunny getting ICE-d out of the Superbowl! It is ALL going off on this week's episode of Culture Pigs, with Kate and Rory doing a deep dive on Hollywood's storied past with child stars, and how today's generation might actually have a brighter future than most. They also get into the death...