Shit You Should Care About

The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, fierce woman and feminist icon, has left a gaping hole in our hearts, and the world. Luce & Rubes pay tribute to her and all she achieved, and outline the damning reality of what her absence on the Supreme Court could mean for America now. May your memory be a blessing, Ruth. This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards...

On this week’s episode Luce and Rubes talk about the Kardashians being Kancelled with a damn K. We discuss Hollywood’s first families' rise to fame, why the show has come to an end after more than a decade and the legacy the Kardashians have left. And, of course, we run through the major scandals of each sister, chatting about everything from cultural appropriation, diet teas, cheating and a sprin...

Hooray for part two of our policy chat about Trump and Biden! Today we discuss where each presidential nominee sits on issues to do with: The Environment/ Climate change Abortion Healthcare Immigration Foreign Policy This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards. And as always you can find us on Instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout, online at shityoushouldcare...

Woo! Another episode of let’s get politiCOOL! Today we are diving into where Trump & Biden stand on some of the most pressing issues of our time. We discuss: Covid-19 Black Lives Matter LGBTQ+ Matters Cannabis Guns It’s a big one, so buckle up. This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards. And as always you can find us on Instagram at @shityoushouldcareab...

Today Luce and Rubes sit down to discuss the NSFW platform OnlyFans, and why celebrities really should stay away from it. After laying out the history of this website, and what it means for sex workers, we see how Bella Thorne got amongst the platform and jeopardized it for those who use it to make a living. (You know when that one kid ruins it for everyone? Yeah.) All power to everyone making mon...

In this weeks installment of Let's Get PolitiCOOL Luce & Rubes take you through the shit show that is, Donald Trump. We discuss his racist past (and present), how he treats women, his affluent upbringing, his business ventures, his dodgy dealings, his political career and a tonne more. Be ready to be outraged. You can listen to our episode on the Joe Biden here: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/p...

Welcome to another episode of “Let’s get politiCOOL” where, when we see fit, we breakdown wtf is going on, politically. In this week's installment, Luce and Rubes do a dive in to Joe Bidens background - who is he? This is part one of a series breaking down Joe Biden and Donald Trump - tune in on Friday to hear Trumps horrible history! This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakis...

For the last 12 years, Britney Spears has been in a conservatorship that limits the amount of control she has over her finances, career, and life. Today Luce and Rubes deep dive into the #freebritney movement and give a timeline of how it has become what it is today. This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards. And as always you can find us you can find us o...

Welcome to another episode of "Let's get politiCOOL" where, when we see fit, we breakdown wtf is going on, politically. Today Luce and Rubes deep dive into this week's big political news, the Democratic Nominee for Vice President, Senator Kamala Harris! We discuss who she is, why Joe Biden picked her, her slightly controversial record and why, of course, we stan Kamala. This episode of The Shit Sh...

It's back. And we want to talk about it. In this quick bonus ep, Luce and Rubes sit down to talk about the current state of Covid-19 in NZ, what to do if your relatives are spreading misinformation or xenophobia, and how we are all feeling about having community transmission of Covid-19 after over 100 days of being "free" of it. For more information visit: https://covid19.govt.nz/ If you need to t...

As of late, it really does seem like Ellen has been having a moment in the media - but not in the way we are used to. From the not so nice twitter threads, to the deeply worrying reports about workplace culture, racism, and sexual misconduct occurring behind the scenes of her show, Luce and Rubes deep dive into it all. Buzzfeed report 1 on the toxic workplace culture: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/...

Yep - you read that right folks! Luce and Rubes sat down with the legend that is Chlöe Swarbrick to get the word on weed, and boy oh boy, did we ever. Chlöe, who is the NZ Green Party's Drug Reform Spokesperson (among many other things) sat down with us to explain the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill that we'll be voting on in the upcoming election - and she did not disappoint. Come along fo...

This week Luce and Rubes unpack *that* AOC speech, and why being a father or a husband does not allow you a free pass to be sexist, misogynistic, or to call someone a fucking bitch. You'd think it would go without saying, right? Links to the articles discussed: New York Post: https://nypost.com/2020/07/26/whats-really-vulgar-is-aocs-fake-outrage-devine/ New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020...

Welcome to another episode of "Let's get politiCOOL" where, when we see fit, we breakdown wtf is going on, politically. Today we tackle the Andrew Falloon and Iain Lees-Galloway saga's before deep-diving into the culture of politics these days, how it enables the abuse of power, the prevalence of sexual misconduct, and how mental health is being used as a political tool. It's a big one, so buckle...

I took the cognitive test Trump "aced" to see if I could run the USA. Trump has been banging on about acing this cognitive test, so I took it, live on the podcast to see if I was fit to do his job. Listen in to see how I did! The test! https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jul/19/trump-says-he-aced-this-cognitive-test-can-you/ Trump talking about the test: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/...

Welcome to the first installment of "Let's get politiCOOL" where, when we see fit, we breakdown wtf going on, politically. We'll discuss - in our unorthodox, un-expert, and totally UN biased way (can you pick up sarcasm through text?) - some of the most important goings-on in the election cycle (that goes for you NZ, and you too USA). Today we tackle just wtf is happening to the NZ National Party,...

HANGXIETY (hangover anxiety) Today, Luce, Rubes and Liv (welcome back to the pod Liv!!) chat about Hangxiety. You know, that awful feeling you get the day after drinking when you're too anxious to function? You've felt that? Yeah, us too. But what is it? What are some of our experiences? How do you deal with it? What's the actual science behind it? The gals have you covered! This episode of The Sh...

On today's bonus ep Luce chats about Kanye's potential Presidential run (or walk as he calls it.) Is it even possible for him to run 4 months out? What party would he run for? Who's on his campaign team? What would his policies be? What do you MEAN he's never voted? Listen in as Luce answers all your burning questions (to the best of her ability!) Forbes article that Luce keeps mentioning: https:/...

Facebook - which low key started as a "hot or not" rating site (who knew?) - Is in hot water. Again. In this episode Luce and Rubes dive into Facebook's controversial past, some of their recent scandals, and why companies are boycotting them now in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Also - who knew that Facebook employees had an internal version of Facebook called Workplace where the...

This week we are talking about how K-Pop stans and TikTokers rolled Trump's rally in Tulsa and how young people are 👏🏽the 👏🏽future 👏🏽 From reserving tickets at Trump's latest rally to taking over racist hashtags in support of the Black Lives Matter movement - we talk about how young people aren't simply playing pranks, they're being straight up activists, and we are here for it. This episode...

This week Luce and Rubes tackle some bloody important topics. We start off by discussing the riots in America and the importance of speaking up and doing better. We then launch into the stories of the week: Trumps latest executive order against social media (and his new vendetta against Twitter) and Amy Cooper and the weaponization of whiteness. Then we bring things home, by taking a deep dive int...

Today Luce and Rubes talk about *that* Adele photo, and why her "transformation" is NONE OF OUR BUSINESS, before tackling the wider issue - why do we comment on people's weight? And why do we put so much emphasis on weight anyway? We chat about concern trolling, Lizzo, healthcare malpractice when it comes to managing weight, and why we should stay the fuck out of people's business. How you look is...

This week Luce and Liv absolutely GUSH about the masterpiece that is Normal People, they dive into possible covid vaccinations, and explain to you guys the upcoming cannabis referendum. Then, Luce does a deep dive into Arbonne, the MLM company coming under fire at the moment, with Liam Sharma who wrote the article: White Mercedes-Benz, VSCO filters & cooked concerts. We need to talk about Arbo...

This week we have our very first SHIT CHAT (podcast edition) with none other than the queen Jess Quinn. At 9 years old, Jess lost her leg to cancer - but has that slowed her down? Shit no. From modelling campaigns, to dancing with the stars to carrying a bloody olympic torch, Jess is a FORCE. We chat about everything from her story, to the state of the modelling industry - even about who would rep...

This week's episode is about BAD SEX, a topic driven from the response we had to an anonymous article posted on our website titled "Bad Sex." We are not talking about having sex with someone who is bad in bed, but sex that leaves you feeling shit - and the lack of vocabulary that exists around it. The episode starts with Lucy banging on about One Direction before launching into 'Around the World i...