
Ever notice how comment sections reveal more than the headlines?
Lisa Williams and Sarah Illingworth dive into the internet's most revealing threads, from the biggest celebrity scandals to niche online subcultures, exploring what our online reactions say about the culture we are living in right now.
Each episode, they decode the psychological motivations and deeper media narratives of online com... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Forget the turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree - this Christmas, we're giving you the gift of pure, unadulterated, delicious justice. From celebrity clapbacks and witty comment threads, to online backlashes, we’re looking at our favourite tim... more
This week, Lisa takes us back to the 1990s, the last decade that wasn't lived online. A time of Drew Barrymore in Poison Ivy, Aerosmith music videos, BT phonecards, Sky magazine problem pages, waiting by the landline for your crush to call, and the i... more
Following the Wicked press tours, there have been countless online conversations about Ariana Grande and her dynamic with Cynthia Erivo. So we're re-running our 2023 episode "Not a Woman’s Woman" with new analysis of the press tour that nearly oversh... more
The second part of our Royal Special. Yesterday we broke down the patterns in the coverage and comments. But today we ask why Meghan Markle remains the lightning rod for public fury, even when the former Prince Andrew is in absolute disgrace?
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Loving the nuanced takes and the intelligent decoding of pop culture. As well as all the 90s references!!
I wish I’d discovered this gem sooner!
An intelligent take on celebrity culture
This podcast is quickly becoming one of my favourites. I highly recommend and can’t wait for the next episode 😊
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This show offers a keen insight into the ways online comment sections reflect broader societal sentiments and cultural trends. By analyzing various internet threads, from celebrity controversies to niche subcultures, the hosts explore the psychological underpinnings of online commentary and the narratives that shape our understanding of the digital dialogue. Listeners can expect a mix of humor stemming from 90s nostalgia and British wit, all while uncovering the complexities of modern communication and the influences behind public opinion. The format is engaging and encourages critical thinking about the stories we consume and share online.
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Straight to the Comments launched 3 years ago and published 54 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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