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From The Diving Board is a show hosted by Charli Chats, dedicated to decoding digital culture by unpacking the hidden politics behind the screen.
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We're unpacking the horseshoe theory: is it actually possible to be so far right that you're left? How did the multi-billion dollar wellness industry seemingly flip from liberal leftist groups to right-leaning carnivores & tradwives? Spoiler alert: it's not as complicated as it seems, and many saw this coming from miles away... let's dive in!Source list on YouTube.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatssSubstack: https://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/Contact: kitch@onedaydream.com.au
How is it that the words of Epstein are being taken more seriously than words of thousands of women victims? And by 'more seriously', I only mean fractionally. What do we do with all this rage? Why do we feel so numb? And how do we deal with the shame that comes with female anger?timestamps:00:00 female rage03:20 why we feel so numb10:22 “difficult women” or a difficult system?14:31 gender polarisation & extreme views19:28 why anger feels so uncomfortable24:24 “right-wing” women & why we put up with lessCharli's InstagramCharli's TikTok Charli's Substack
A week in my life! My 26th birthday, organising my life & musings on how to stay disciplined without the pressures of a 9 to 5...Thank you for being here and making this reality possible. I am so grateful!Charli's InstagramCharli's TikTokCharli's SubstackCharli's YouTube⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺contact: kitch@onedaydream.com.au
Deep diving into the 'Lesbian Renaissance' of 2024, Sabrina Carpenter & heterofatalism, and what sexual curiosity and exploration looks like in 2026.Learn more about FEELD here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/FTPDtimestamps:00:00 background06:33 the lesbian renaissance 13:36 Sabrina Carpenter & heterofatalism18:26 language & identity24:21 “Girl crush” & “lesbian chic” media30:57 safety, legislation & celebrity allyship⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺Charli's InstagramCharli's TikTokCharli's Substacksource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l... business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com
Welcome back to another episode of Change My Mind, the podcast segment where you get to have a say too!Today we’re discussing the ethics of true crime - why we’re so morbidly fascinated with unsolved mysteries, whether it teaches us important information about criminal behaviour, and whether it adequately addresses serious questions about the police and justice system that so many true crime cases hinge on. Disclaimer: this video includes non-graphic discussion of SA and crime.Video essay recommendation by Maggie Mae FishSources on YouTube.Charli's InstagramCharli's TikTokCharli's Substack
Pantone chose ‘cloud dancer’ as colour of the year for 2026 - a shade of white. Most people are buying greyscale cars and neutrals have never been more in. In 2026, the 'new ugly aesthetic' suggests that vibrant colour and garish design is a rebellion. So what are the origins of minimalism? Spoiler alert: it’s fascist...socials!https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardhttps://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatsshttps://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com00:00 everything feels grey06:43 colour is political16:42 minimalism is… racist? 23:07 the new ugly aesthetic25:37 why Trump hates brutalism33:26 Pantone’s white is tone-deaf
Grab a tea, grab a coffee this ones a chill one to listen to as you clean, commute, shower etc etc. Thank you so much to all your responses, follow on Instagram (@fromthedivingboard) to contribute to next month's episode. And a hugeeee thank you to the wonderful Peggy for joining! Find Peggy on Instagram: @_peggyrose⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com
socials!https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardhttps://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatsshttps://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/timestamps:00:00 the adaptation05:42 “the greatest love story”11:58 the red latex of it all15:40 rage bait, elitism & literacy⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com
Designed to go viral with a focus on intensity and ambition, Hyrox reflects everything that Gen Z craves right now: self-optimisation, a cult like community and extreme discipline. But... why? What is it about pushing ourselves that is so enticing to us? And what if our desire to self-optimise wasn't entirely our own, but influenced by decisions politicians made 40 years ago...⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺Music: Joe SilverFollow for more!Instagram: @fromthedivingboardTikTok: @charlichatss Substack: https://substack.com/@fromthedivingboard
Everyone's talking about going analog, but are we ready to make the jump? Even if we are - how do we get there? In this episode we unpack where this trend came from, the rise in AI slop, the lack of ownership that we have over media when it's digitised, and whether we can ever really escape social media algorithms even if we do decide to log off... Let's dive in!Outfit from @coldwashonly_Get involved by sending a submission to @fromthedivingboard on Instagram - keep an eye out for Change My Mind prompts!Instagram: @fromthedivingboardTikTok: @charlichatss00:00 intro03:07 the situation08:42 we've all got the ick11:38 we don't own anything18:46 is this all performative?
As us Aussies (& southern hemisphere friends) enter the Summer, I thought it might be a good time to reshare this episode on suntanning. We know suntanning is bad for our health, but why do we even want to tan our skin in the first place? Let's unpack where the trend comes from, and its links with race, class and health. Thanks so much for tuning in! See you next fortnight with a brand new episode! xxInstagram: @fromthedivingboardTikTok: @charlichatss
What are we locking in for? Unpacking the 'religion' of self-optimisation culture & locking-in as an aesthetic as we approach the new year. How to avoid burn-out & stay ambitious without having to set new year's resolutions that make us feel worthless... let's talk about it!& THANK YOU for all of the love this year!!! I truly am beyond grateful for your support. Make sure to follow the podcast to keep up with any new uploads! Bring on 2026 xxxInstagram: @fromthedivingboardTikTok: @charlichatss00:00 intro01:18 thank you!05:05 the December of it all06:54 The Great Lock In of 202518:38 new year, new me23:20 a better way to make resolutions28:12 my burnout experience
Earlier this year, Avi Schiffman’s poster campaign for his brand Friend—an AI-pendant promising to “listen, respond, and support you”—was vandalised almost as soon as it hit New York’s subway walls. Yet while critics mocked the idea of an artificial ‘friend,’ Schiffman smiled; the backlash was part of the plan. In this video, we unpack the loneliness epidemic, what friendship looks like under neoliberalism, and why AI companionship is becoming appealing in a world that worships convenience and rejects friction.Follow along on Instagram, Substack, YouTube & Tiktok <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.comtimestamps:00:00 intro04:00 loneliness & the internet10:34 anti-social media17:22 frictionless friendship22:05 is it all just rage bait?29:30 our conflict avoidance crisis
A few weeks ago, British Vogue did the impossible - she broke the internet with long form content. The article was called ‘Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?’ and everyone had something to say about it. Today we’re unpacking the theme of ‘decentering men’ from a slightly different angle - is it men we should blame, or systems of patriarchy & capitalism (& can it be both?)Huge thank you to Chanté Joseph for starting this incredible conversation! Follow along on Instagram, Substack, YouTube & Tiktok <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.comtimestamps:00:00 intro01:45 is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend now?11:35 the vacuum of it all27:05 ‘single’ as an aesthetic33:37 echo chamber mentality
thank you for watching!! xxFollow along on Instagram, Substack, YouTube & Tiktok <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.comtimestamps:00:00 intro04:16 Bali, the Paradise Myth & moral absolutism15:40 influencers in Afghanistan21:48 ‘self discovery’ through tourism 26:40 do travel boycotts work?33:50 final thoughts
Why is it that women are far more likely than men to have 'buy now pay later' debt? From morally questionable 'girl math' advertising to rebrand debt as 'cute,' to regulatory loopholes and sneaky marketing - let's dive into the world of buy now pay later. We'll also unpack whether the buy now pay later industry has 'commercialised' social welfare payments, and take a look at recent regulatory amendments in Australia.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed, please hit follow, rate 5 stars & leave a comment!Follow along on Instagram, Substack, YouTube & Tiktok <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com00:00 intro01:08 the rise in cute debt09:03 eat now, pay later12:10 the commercialisation of social security14:53 the gendered market19:06 new Australian regulations
Ocean Vuong recently stated that cringe culture is holding us back from following our dreams - but why is the fear of being cringe so pervasive among young people right now? A chit chat podcast episode unpacking surveillance culture, our obsession with being 'nonchalant' and widespread apathy, and how these factors may influence our fear of judgment. Thank you for listening!! So curious to hear your thoughts!! Make sure to follow, rate 5 stars & leave a comment xxx timestamps:00:00 cringe culture04:00 Ocean Vuong & surveillance culture10:40 idolising nonchalance 17:18 redefining ‘cringe’21:30 I am cringe but I am free
Unpacking nostalgia as both a cultural coping mechanism and a political tool, to examine its role in shaping online identity as well as mobilising conservative political movements.Follow along on Instagram, Substack, YouTube <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com#tradwife #tradwives #2016core #nostalgia #genz #genalpha
What I've been reading recently & whether I think they're worth the hype (they are) xxxxFollow along on Instagram, Substack, YouTube <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com
What do Sydney Sweeney & American Eagle's 'good jeans' advert and Jojo Siwa's constant rebranding suggest about personal branding, outrage marketing, and the commodification of identity? Is there ever anything harmless about profiting off of anger and outrage? And how does this look in an era of increasing political polarisation, echo chambers and rising intolerance? Follow along on Instagram, Substack, YouTube <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com
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