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Author: Orlaith Condon, Aoife Moore and Cassie Delaney

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Welcome to The Gaggle, a brand-new weekly dive into pop culture, society, and everything in between. 


Every week, we’re plucking a story from the chaos of public discourse to unpack what it actually says about the world we’re living in. To help us make sense of it all, we’ll be inviting actual experts into the gaggle whenever we need to go a little deeper.


For the time being, the first 20 minutes of every episode will be available for free right here. But if you want the full story, you can find the complete episodes over on Patreon.com/TheGaggle.


So, join the flock! Find us on Patreon and Instagram for the deep dives, and look for our sneak peeks everywhere you get your podcasts.

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Reality Check: Unpacking the ANTM Legacy

Reality Check: Unpacking the ANTM Legacy

2026-02-2514:27

ANTM shaped a generation’s understanding of beauty, ambition, and self-worth. For many viewers, it was aspirational television. But for the contestants, it was deeply destabilising. As media literacy grows and former participants reclaim their narratives, we’re forced to confront a bigger question: can we consume reality TV ethically? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brooklyn Beckham and the art of the celebrity notes app apology

Brooklyn Beckham and the art of the celebrity notes app apology

2026-02-1817:45

This week conversation delves into the recent family drama surrounding Brooklyn Beckham, particularly his horrendously cringe statement about not wanting to reconcile with his famous family. We giddily transition into the broader theme of public apologies, especially those wild ones made by celebrities via the humble notes app. We reflect on the effectiveness and sincerity of celebrity apologies, and question whether they truly address the issues at hand or merely serve as a PR strategy. Come for the Beckhams, stay for James Corden slander.Get it all in full on Patreon.com/TheGaggle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What can we do about AI generated porn?

What can we do about AI generated porn?

2026-02-1119:06

Join us for our first episode where we jump straight in to examine the troubling rise of AI-generated pornography. We look at the  implications of non-consensual content and its impact on society and share some alarming statistics surrounding AI porn, the addiction it fosters, and the power dynamics at play. In an effort to make sense of it all, we look at the legal and ethical considerations, the psychological effect this has on women and victims and the urgent need for intervention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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