Nosy With Intent

Sean Penn declared Jennifer Lawrence as the last true movie star. ✨⭐️ Do you agree with him? When did the last true star fall from the sky? And when did social media kill the movie star altogether?  This week on Nosy With Intent, we’re diving into: old hollywood glamour and what rotted beneath those diamonds propaganda & the studio system Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Denzel Washingt...

What does it mean to grow up between two worlds? In this episode, Tochi explores the in-between generation often overlooked in cultural conversations: Zillennials .  Those born between the mid-90s and early 2000s, who remember life before the internet took over everything… but came of age as it did. From Disney Channel and DVD extras… to Tumblr, early YouTube, and the rise of stan culture, this ep...

Ah yes. The late 2000s and early 2010s. Triangles everywhere. Reversed songs. Music videos decoded. When every pop star, politician, and even the Pope himself was apparently part of some satanic triangle. The Illuminati craze was the late 2000s/early 2010s version of satanic panic. But conspiracy theories aside… pop culture was actually fun! If the Illuminati really was running things back then….....

This week is a little different. A little more stripped down. A little more personal. But not too bare-cheeked. Just like...half the crack. You'd have to take me to dinner first! No big production. No tight structure. Just me, my thoughts, and a semi-hinged existential spiral.

This is not an episode about sex. At least not in the way you’re thinking of. But we do talk about sex. Does that make you uncomfortable? Does that make you shift? Or does it make you perk up a little bit? Why does this three-letter word still make people shift in their seats? Why does this topic still evoke shame, spectacle, and taboo, no matter the generation? We’ll talk about power, purity cult...

Nepo babies. Going no-contact with your family. Eat the Rich. Projection. In this episode, we unpack the “poor little rich kid” discourse through pop culture moments, a little Oprah-esque friendly psychology, and some uncomfortable truths the internet hates to hear.  Disclaimer: This episode may have bits and bobs of sympathy for the devil. AKA. A rich person. Listener discretion advised. 

Oh hello there. Happy New Year. Let’s talk. I watched Marty Supreme over my holiday break. And as I left the theater to have my usual post-movie debrief with myself, the spirit of Carrie Bradshaw jumped into me ... and I couldn’t help but wonder ... is it time to boycott men in film until we figure this shit out? In the first very nosy episode of 2026, I yap about the repetitive men-in-film storie...

As we wrap up 2025, we explore how our culture shifted from wacky, tacky, maximalist fun to today’s landscape of cringe, where caring is embarrassing, nonchalance is currency, and fear of judgment quietly keeps us small. This episode digs into cringe culture, performance, and the ways we abandon ourselves just to avoid being seen trying from a pop culture lens. If you’ve ever cared too much, tried...

Choose your year: 2002, 2004, 2005, or 2007. You're rummaging through your DVDs deciding, what movie you'll indulge in for the day. The menu button is on a constant loop. Will you watch bloopers, commentary tracks, cast interviews, and hours of behind-the-scenes magic? Or are you playing an interactive game or watching the music videos? This episode, we're taking a walk down Nostalgia Alley. (Our...

Join host, Tochi Iruke as she confesses her sins, unpacks her religious guilt, rants about her love of the fall-o-ween pop culture that raised her, and a nostalgic whimsical love letter to her inner child and every other person out there out that needs a cardigan of love wrapped around them. All seeped in autumn flavored goodness. Suppression. Rebellion. Freedom. 00:17 - Confession Booth Cold Open...

In Part 2 we spiral a little bit deeper. A rant about modern crush culture evolves into a reflection on loneliness, disconnection, and the fear of real intimacy. Tochi Iruke unpacks why it’s easier to romanticize loneliness, and how embracing community might be the boldest action of them all!  https://linktr.ee/nosywithintent

You’re not in love, babe , you just need to go outside. Have you ever romanticized someone you’ve never met? Same. In Part 1 of this episode, get cozy, and join Tochi while she unpacks our youth's collective crush delusions, internet boyfriends, celebrity worship, and why falling for a fantasy feels safer than flirting in real life https://linktr.ee/nosywithintent

Welcome to Nosy With Intent ! Where media, culture, and society get picked apart through a curious, chaotic, and deeply nosy lens. In this intro, host Tochi Iruke introduces herself and sets the tone for what’s to come: smart spirals, cultural commentary, hot takes, and a small dose of healthy overthinking. And if you're feeling even more nosy, don't forget to keep up with here here: https...