Heaven

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good dating show? The love confessions, heated arguments and sudden plot twists often make us forget that the people we’re watching are real human beings, not just characters in a crazy love story. But is it really ethical to stir people’s emotions and twist reality for the sensational effect? In this episode we discuss the ways in which the shows promote unheal...

Poor Things directed by Yorgos Lanthimos has stirred quite a discussion online. Some hail it to be a quirky, yet inspiring story about a women’s self-discovery while others deem it to be yet another attempt at a feminist story through a man’s lens. From the extravagant costume and set design, through Emma Stone’s eccentric performance to countless sex scenes, in this episode we discuss the good an...

From red roses, through little Cupids to adorable heart shaped…everything, the symbols of Valentine’s Day permeate physical and online spaces in a lead up to this holiday, which begs the question: has it become just another product of capitalism? In this episode we discuss various aspects of this celebration, such as societal pressures that come with it, it’s uncanny similarities to Christmas and...

It’s impossible to escape it. Every time you open your phone, videos of engagements, gender reveals and wedding photo shoots flood the screen like an unstoppable tsunami. Meanwhile, you’re sat on the sofa in your PJs, glass of wine in hand, nibbling on some half-stale crackers and cheese (the only thing that was left in the fridge). Why are all my friends suddenly getting married? Is it time alrea...

The woman reduced to being simply “Elvis’es wife” finally comes to life in Coppola’s latest movie. Priscilla portrays a complex character, undergoing a life-changing transition not only from child to wife, but most importantly from a vulnerable girl to an independent woman. In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the movie, from Jacob Elordi’s beautiful face, through impeccable characterisation...

Barbie, bows, girl dinner, girl math, girl… year? The 2023 media were dominated by women and female-centred trends but was it really the year of the girl? In this episode we recap the funniest and most memorable events of 2023 and how they shaped the pop culture. Through honourable mentions to top tier moments, join us on this ride down the memory lane and prepare yourself to be shocked at how lon...

Are you looking forward to stuffing your stomach with Christmas food and lying on the couch for hours on end, watching Christmas films? We are too. In this holiday special, find out what our favourites of the genre are and what would our Christmas hallmark movies look like! Marry Xmas xoxo 💌 welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the world dominated by sexy TikTok dances, 30 year old actors portraying teenagers and men being famous for dating girls exclusively under the age of 25, existing as a young girl without being perceived as an object is becoming harder by the day. Somewhere along the way ‘sweet sixteen’ has turned into ‘sexy sixteen’ and recreating a Camp Rock dance routine in your parens living room was substit...

The tragic tale of Tinderella: are dating apps the true villains in modern love stories? In this episode we discuss how dating apps have altered modern relationships and our views on dating. Do we not know how to love anymore or are dating apps making it impossible to find it? How come, in the sea of endless possibilities are we unable to find the person to commit to and why are first dates becomi...

Who are we, what is girl economy, how can deodorant be a weapon of mass destruction and why do we never go for what we want? Find out the answer to these and many other unwarranted questions in this weeks episode of Heaven. 💌 welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.