Wilko and Courts

Ariana Grande is facing wild online rumours after Reddit users claim they uncovered a secret “finsta” Instagram account allegedly linked to the Wicked star. The deleted account, reportedly titled “Two Girls One Palette,” allegedly featured posts referencing food, eating disorder rumours, and Ariana’s controversial dating history — including the Ethan Slater drama. In this episode of Wilko & Courts...

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show had people absolutely losing their minds — and Jake Paul made sure to jump in with one of the most embarrassing takes of the year. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we unpack the backlash, the politics, the performative outrage, and why a Puerto Rican artist celebrating culture somehow turned into a full-blown culture war moment. From Lady Gaga’s cameo to Fox...

Riverdance wasn’t just a show — it was a global cultural phenomenon. In this Y2 Heyday episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we rewind to the mid-90s to unpack how an Irish dance interval act from Eurovision somehow became a multi-billion-dollar empire that ruled VHS shelves, theatres, and grandparents’ living rooms worldwide. From Michael Flatley’s satin shirts and terrifying foot speed, to sold...

A minister has claimed that work-related stress can turn people gay — and yes, that is a real headline. Wilko & Courts break down the wild theory, why it’s harmful, why it makes zero sense, and how these ideas still impact LGBTQ+ people today. From outdated studies to religious commentary, this episode dives into the strange obsession with “explaining” queerness, the reality of growing up gay, and...

Melania Trump has a feature-length documentary — and somehow it cost $75 million. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down the trailer, the insane budget, Jeff Bezos’ involvement, the controversial director, and why the internet is completely split on whether this is propaganda, PR, or just extremely expensive chaos. We talk about Melania Trump’s role as First Lady, the lead-up to Donald T...

The world was shocked by the sudden passing of Catherine O’Hara, and for many fans, this one hit differently. On this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we talk through why Catherine O’Hara’s death feels so personal — from her unproblematic legacy to her unforgettable roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and beyond. We discuss her impact as a comedian, the power of Moira Rose, why...

This week in 2004, the world stopped during the Super Bowl halftime show — and pop culture was never the same again. In this episode of Y2 Hey Day, Wilko & Courts revisit the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” involving Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake during Super Bowl XXXVIII.Was it really an accident? Why did Janet take all the blame? And how did this single moment change live TV censorship for...

Florida has done it again. This week on Wilko & Courts, we dive into the bizarre story of a Florida teen who was allegedly arrested after assaulting her mum… with a pork chop. Yes. A pork chop. From day drinking laws to missing meat-based evidence, the story spirals into a conversation about food aversions, sensory issues, kids smearing bolognese everywhere, and the truly unhinged things police of...

Kanye West has issued a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal — something no one saw coming in 2026. After years of controversy, antisemitic remarks, and public breakdowns, the big question is: is this real accountability, or just another cycle? In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we unpack Kanye West’s apology, his history of public controversies, mental health discussions, and...

Is “spread the cream cheese on the bagel” just… a fitness cue? In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, a completely innocent dance workout spirals into a full-blown debate about gay euphemisms, Grindr language, emojis, and the things straight people absolutely miss. From The Fitness Marshall’s choreography to bagels, peaches, eggplants, and accidental innuendo, we try to figure out whether...

Brooklyn Beckham has broken his silence — and the fallout is messy. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down Brooklyn Beckham’s explosive six-page Instagram statement, where he accuses his parents of controlling narratives, sabotaging his marriage, and prioritising Brand Beckham over family. From the infamous wedding dance with Victoria Beckham to claims about media manipulation, Nicola Pe...

This week in 2008, YouTube quietly made a decision that changed the internet forever — the launch of the YouTube Partner Program. What started as people uploading random videos suddenly became careers, influencer culture, burnout, thumbnails, parasocial relationships… and everything we know today. In this episode of Y2 Hey Day, Wilko & Courts go back to the moment YouTube started paying creators,...

America has officially outdone itself. A kids’ mullet competition in Pennsylvania has gone viral, and we have… questions. In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we unpack the strangest parenting flex we’ve seen in a while — from child mullets and stage performances to what’s meant to be “a joke” versus what’s actually just concerning. From the Pennsylvania Farm Show to mullet pageants judg...

What happens when a stranger decides your children are the problem — in the middle of a supermarket? In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we unpack a genuinely unhinged Woolworths encounter where an elderly man told Courts, her kids triggered his PTSD… while simply standing near mangoes. From public entitlement and parenting shame to the weaponisation of therapy language, this episode turns into a b...

Everyone keeps sharing those POV cheating videos — catching husbands on Tinder, Grindr, OnlyFans girls, public confrontations…So we did what any responsible adults would do. We watched them. Then we watched way too many. And then we realised… it’s all fake. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we break down the viral cheating video trend, why it feels real, how people are getting emotionally hooked...

Lana Del Rey is back outside — posting, attending Hollywood events, and reminding everyone why she’s in a category of her own. In this episode of the Wilko & Courts podcast, we break down Lana Del Rey’s rare public appearances, her Golden Globes photo dump, her swamp husband era, her complicated relationship with fame, and why she feels so different from every other celebrity in Hollywood. From My...

It’s Y2 Hey Day — our new weekly nostalgia series where we rewind to this exact week in the past and unpack the pop culture moment that defined it. This week, we’re heading back to January 2004, when Martha Stewart shocked the world by pleading not guilty to criminal charges that would eventually land her in federal prison. In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we break down:What Mart...

A man had to jump out of a self-driving car after it drove onto active train tracks — and honestly? We’re not okay. In this Weird Weekend episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we unpack the viral story of a Waymo self-driving car that made a terrifying decision, forcing its passenger to escape while the car kept going. We talk:Why self-driving cars still freak us outWhether AI is actually “smarte...

Australian politics has officially reached high school energy. This week, Labor MPs were forced to apologise after being overheard playing “Shag, Marry, Shoot” at a Tasmanian festival — and somehow this turned into a full political controversy. Wilko & Courts break down:Why this “scandal” is being taken seriouslyWhether politicians should be policed for private conversationsThe absurdity of modern...

Britney Spears has fans spiralling again after cryptic Instagram posts hinting she may tour Australia and the UK, while flat-out saying she’ll never perform in the US again. In this episode with Wilko & Courts, we break down:Britney’s confusing tour commentsWhy fans are excited… but worriedHer conservatorship aftermathFamily drama with Kevin FederlineThe jewellery line that vanishedAnd whether Bri...

The Beckham family drama is officially back — and this time, it’s gone legal. In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we break down the escalating feud between David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, their son Brooklyn Beckham, and his wife Nicola Peltz. From skipped milestone events and Instagram scrubbing to rumours of cease-and-desist letters and speaking only through lawyers — this family feud...

Ashley Tisdale has officially entered her Sharpay Evans era — and it’s messy. In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we unpack the viral fallout from Ashley Tisdale’s essay “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group” and why the internet immediately clocked Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor, Mandy Moore and more. From celebrity mom group politics to Instagram likes that speak volumes, we break down:Wh...

This week on the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we dive into one of the most disturbing “weird news” stories we’ve ever covered. A man in Philadelphia has been accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains, breaking into mausoleums, and storing skulls, bones, and body parts in his home. Naturally… we had thoughts. From grave robbing and true crime obsession, to where curiosity becomes something much...

Podcast ads are getting weird — and this one stopped us in our tracks. In this episode of the Wilko & Courts Podcast, we unpack a podcast ad that sounds like a sunscreen commercial… but is actually promoting mineral mining. From accidental propaganda to narrative control, we talk about how ads are becoming smarter, sneakier, and way more political than they used to be. We get into:How podcast ads...

What started as a random thought at the gym turned into a full-blown existential spiral. In this episode of Wilko & Courts, we unpack a surprisingly unsettling idea:👉 The oldest person alive today was already here before billions of people were even born. From aging and perspective, to world wars, technology, planking, and why older generations might not overthink life the way we do — this episod...