From The Diving Board

From Ozempic to the pilates body to the AI chubby filter on TikTok, it's no question that our social media feeds are starting to give mid-2000s (in the worst possible way). It feels like we're collectively unlearning any efforts to achieve body positivity and neutrality, and I want to know why. Are beauty trends a microcosm for what's happening in the political and social zeitgeist, and if so, wha...

Let's get chatty about the quarter life crisis. Are you in it? Or are we just living in an era of excessive self-optimisation culture, cost of living increases and an obsession with anti-aging... Instagram: @charli.chats TikTok: @ charlichatss Substack: https://charlichats.substack.com/ #quarterlifecrisis #genz #selfoptimisation #tiktoktrends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala is brat, Trump has weird vibes and Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half time performance was political commentary. Today we're unpacking how pop culture & politics are barely distinguishable, whether modern media has shaped this, and what the 'attention economy' means for culture. This episode was inspired by OliSUNvia, "drowning in entertainment: the age of distraction", https://www.youtub...

From Victoria Beckham’s working class childhood to gentrification in the streets of Fitzroy Melbourne… what’s with the obsession with appearing less wealthy than you really are? Let's unpack quiet luxury, 'homeless chic', Naarm-core and what this all means in the context of an oligarchy & increasingly splintered leftist spaces... timestamps:00:00 intro02:42 quiet luxury in different fonts10:31...

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode I reflect on my experience solo travelling & unpack what loneliness means, and how it differs from solitude… Follow me on Instagram . #loneliness #solotravel #alone #lonely #lonelinessepidemic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Sonny Angels to Stanley Cups, gen z has a new(ish) obsession with collecting things. But when does collecting become overconsuming, and who do we blame for its impacts? Is overconsumption always bad? Let's dive in! Follow me on Instagram & TikTok . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are tanlines trending on social media, where does this beauty trend come from, and what does it suggest about race, class & health? Follow me on Instagram . #Tanning #SkinCancerAwareness #BeautyStandards #Blackfishing #ArianaGrande #Kardashians #TanlinesTrend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to From the Diving Board! What’s on my bingo card for 2025? We’re talking pop culture, internet trends, politics and media. A big shoutout to Nicky Reardon for the inspiration, you can find his video linked here . Follow me on Instagram . #trendpredictions #media #fashion #internetculture #jojosiwa #narasmith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this video, we use the recent controversy surrounding Matilda Djerf and Djerf Avenue as a diving board to investigate the world of influencer-led fashion brands at large. With a rising sense of disillusionment about influencer-led fashion brands, we take a deeper look at the challenges these brands face in meeting customer expectations. Is it possible for...

Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we explore the intersection of conservative values, choice feminism and traditional gender roles across mormon trad wife content and ‘girl’ culture on social media. Is it okay to enjoy this content under the guise of irony? Or are we dehumanising the experience of womanhood? Let’s dive in. Follow me on Instagram. #tradwives #narasmith #ballerinafar...

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we unpack why we're craving upbeat music while our economies remain...in the gutter. Are Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter pioneering a new wave of recession pop? Let's dive in. Follow me on Instagram #charlixcx #chappellroan #sabrinacarpenter #recessionpop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we dive in and ask why so many relatable influencers attended fashion week, and question whether luxury fashion brands are using relatable influencers to hide scandals, lies and exploitation. Follow me on Instagram #luxuryfashion #emmachamberlain #fastfashion #olivianeill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we're unpacking the obsession with crochet, its history and the feminist politics that underpin its success as a cult favourite hobby. Follow me on Instagram #crochet #fastfashion #genz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.