Culture Pigs

2025 is coming to an end, and yes, for the most part, it has been an absolute dumpster fire. But Kate and Rory are looking forward to 2026 with bright eyes and optimism, and together they make some big predictions on what will be happening in the worlds of movies, TV, music, books, and gaming... as well as some big swings about celebrity break-ups, celebrity hook-ups, and some big surprises on the way, too.As if all of that weren't enough, Kate then gives us a deep dive on the steep and sudden rise in a particular word that could cause some big problems going forward, and Rory gives a history on the rise of the first lady of video games herself, Lara Croft.Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we look back over the last 365 days, what stands out the most? Yes, that's right, Dubai chocolate. And boycotts. And the return of the western. And facelifts. And the rise of the bald. And how the ladies are killing it pretty much every part of culture while men continue to glide through their flop era.Yep, Kate and Rory give their own twist on the end of year lists - the Culture Pigs 2025 Trend Guide, if you will - and there is quite a bit to get through!Additionally, Kate brings us through Grindr's own end-of-year round-up, from who is Mother-In-Training to what interesting charts Ireland is at the top of! And from there, Rory takes a look at Tarantino's list of favourite movies of the 21st century so far... and how that swerved into some very hot takes!Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Netflix dead? Is RFK Jr a poet? And what happens when the world’s worst men come together to extend a franchise? This week's episode asks the big questions! This week, Kate and Rory talk about how the Diddy doc is Netflix’s last chance at relevancy, the biggest political scandal since Clinton/Lewinsky—come for the terrible poetry, stay for the Parks and Rec links—and how Rush Hour’s latest iteration could spell G-R-I-M for culture. Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the rise of Second Screen viewing, Kate and Rory talk about the race to the bottom for lowest common denominator entertainment, and the glimpses of hope that really good TV and movies are providing for a more hopeful future.Kate then brings a viral tweet to the table, opening a giant can of worms about all things babies and weddings (IYKYK), while Rory has trouble keeping his blood pressure under control while talking about the death of cinema etiquette.Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEX! Now that we have your attention, you'll never guess what this week's hot, HOT, HAWT episode is all about...Yep, Kate and Rory are going X-rated this week, talking about that intersection where culture and big kisses collide. Have you noticed a dip in big-screen nudity and naughtiness? But the sex scene is alive and thriving on your TV back home? The Culture Pigs uncover the truth behind the death of the erotic thriller and whether or not we've become prudish to adult content in public.For Kate's surprise topic this week, everything from The Rookie to James Bond is put under the magnifying glass due to their blatant - and mood-ruining - product placements, while Rory discusses some of the hottest people on the planet... and whether or not they deserve that title.Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you be camp on purpose? Can we trust the truth if we can't trust the source? Is the reign of American entertainment coming to an end?Yep, we're asking some HEAVY questions this week, but don't worry, it's all in good fun! Off the back of Kim Kardashian's new hit (??) show All's Fair, both Kate and Rory figured it would be only fair to give the episodes a fair shake, while also working out if critics can even tell the difference between purposefully camp and accidentally terrible?Later in the show, Rory discusses the first teaser for Michael, the upcoming biopic on Michael Jackson, and what to expect from the movie, and if the whole subgenre of musical biopics should be put to bed. And then Kate delves into the origins of Labubus, and unravels whether they signify the latest evidence that Eastern culture is booming while American culture is deep in its flop era.Please continue to follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you miss us terribly?? After a nice little break, Kate and Rory are back, back, BACK, with a vengeance, and this time... It's personal! The dynamic duo break down the huge amount of rebooted movies and TV shows on the horizon, which ones we should be excited about (or definitely not excited about), and work out whether Hollywood has run dry on original ideas.As if that wasn't enough, Kate also does a deep dive on The Andrew Formerly Known As Prince, while Rory pulls back the curtain on Netflix potentially buying Warner Bros., and what that means for both creatives and the customer.If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate and Rory go through what Google has called the most popular Halloween costumes for 2025 (get ready for A LOT of cultural appropriation!), and also do some personal deep dives on the history of their best, worst, and most ick-inducing Halloween costumes of all time. And yes, of course, they'll be looking over some celebrities playing dress-up in the worst possible way.Additionally, Rory brings us through the behind-the-scenes messiness of one of 2026's biggest scary movies - Scream 7 - and Kate discusses Keira Knightley's response to a JK Rowling query that has set off alarm bells for every publicist in Hollywood.If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With some of the biggest comedians in the world heading to Saudi Arabia to be funny on stage in exchange for lots and lots of money, Kate and Rory ask the question: Can you actually even be cancelled anymore? Also, where did the term "cancelled" come from, and what is the future of celebrity cancel culture?On top of that, Kate asks if Twitter can ever really be great again, and Rory celebrates the 25th anniversary of a camp classic.If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shirley Temple ended Czechoslovakia! Jennifer Lopez put her kids in a cage! Taylor Swift hates Charli XCX! Bad Bunny getting ICE-d out of the Superbowl! It is ALL going off on this week's episode of Culture Pigs, with Kate and Rory doing a deep dive on Hollywood's storied past with child stars, and how today's generation might actually have a brighter future than most. They also get into the death of criticism as we know it, and how Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio could turn the biggest event on the American calendar entirely on its head in 2026.If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple TV+ was about to launch one of their biggest shows of the year, a topical thriller headlined by Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain titled The Savant. Suddenly, three days prior to release, they yanked it from their schedules. What happened? Kate and Rory peel back the thought process behind the last-minute change of heart, and uncover a dense history of movies, shows, and songs that had their paths altered by real-life events.Elsewhere, Kate has A LOT of fun choosing some of the most out there celebrity baby names of all time and tries to explain why they prove to be so popular, while Rory reveals his working theory on the top secret new movie that Kendrick Lamar is working on with the creators of South Park!If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the arrival of Netflix's huge new show House Of Guinness, telling the story of Ireland's most famous dynasty, Kate and Rory do a deep dive on the origins of nepo-babies, the best and worst examples, nepo-babies you might not have known were nepo-babies, and they attempt to come up with a rebrand for this particular cohort!On top of that, Kate reveals some very surprising details around A.I. and the part it plays in modern romance, while Rory finally unravels his dislike for Rotten Tomatoes and introduces the term "Letterboxd Dating" to the world!If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy (@deediddums) for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very first Twilight book was released 20 years ago this month... Feeling old yet? Kate and Rory dive deep on how the books and movies came to be, the huge impact it's had on modern pop culture since and why Kate is fond of an age gap. As if that wasn't enough, this episode also tries to get to the bottom of a spicy HBO rumour, and pulls back the lid on hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty and it's interesting viewers demographics!Please do continue to like, subscribe, comment, share with your friends, and generally sending us your positive vibes, piggies! If you'd like to contact us directly you can email culturepigs@poddleaudio.comCulture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder and Rory Cashin and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video killed the radio star... but who do we blame for the death of music video? Kate and Rory do a deep dive on the waning star that was MTV and how the recent VMAs offer a glimpse into how irrelevant they have become, what are the reasons behind the cratering of their cultural worth, and what the future might be. Also in this episode, we've also got celebrity nights out, a potential revival for old school journalism, the Irish influencer boycott list, and loads more!Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder and Rory Cashin. Production is by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio.If you want to get in touch with the show, you can email us on culturepigs@poddleaudio.com or hit us up on social.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'll NEVER guess who (isn't?) dead! Off the back of He Who Shall Not Be Named being the subject of this weeks death rumours, Kate and Rory look back through a surprisingly long history of celebrity death hoaxes. How do they happen and why? And never mind fake deaths, what happens when a famous person actually kicks the proverbial bucket?Alongside some bonus Danny Dyer content, we also delve into Ireland's chances at the next Academy Awards, and how former The L-Word star Snoop Dogg suddenly seems to have an issue with same sex couples. Please do continue to like, subscribe, comment, share with your friends, and generally sending us your positive vibes, piggies! If you'd like to contact us directly you can email culturepigs@poddleaudio.comCulture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder and Rory Cashin and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loud music, wet tents, warm beer? Yep, it is festival time in Ireland. Kate and Rory discuss their personal history with Irish and international music festivals, and why Irish audiences "can't have nice things." On top of that, there is a full breakdown of all the drama behind the scenes at some of the BBC's biggest shows, as well as a deep dive into Netflix's shocking behemoth and what it could mean for the future of entertainment as we know it. Please do like/share/subscribe/tell your friends about Culture Pigs, wherever you get your podcasts! Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder and Rory Cashin and is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The anticipation is through the roof for The Traitors Ireland to finally debut, and to celebrate its arrival, Kate and Rory take us through all of the shows that have tried to match The Traitors' success. How successful have they been so far? Let's dig in and find out, piggies!This is a bonus episode to celebrate our launch - we'll have a new, full-length episode for you right on schedule this Friday.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like denim? Do you like nonsense puns that don't make grammatical sense but are still capable of igniting a battle for the ages online? Then do we have the advertising campaign for you! Kate and Rory break down THAT American Eagle advert, the cultural fallout, and what it might mean for the future of one of Hollywood's most-talked-about new stars.This is a bonus episode to celebrate our launch - we'll have a new, full-length episode for you right on schedule this Friday.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the way in which we understand, deal with and consider celebrities changing? Yes and no, according to this week’s ep and it’s not entirely to do with the slew of chicken-based shows that are out at the minute, but they’re definitely involved. Join the pigs as they discuss the Fantastic 4 press tour and what chat show hosts sitting on the right or left means as well as a slew of Rory’s personal experiences with A-listers on the press junket run.This is a bonus episode to celebrate our launch - we'll have a new, full-length episode for you right on schedule this Friday.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare once wrote that “no legacy is so rich as honesty” and that’s a lesson that some of the people covered in this week’s show might have done well to heed. Because let’s face it, legacy is a huge part of celebrity culture nowadays - building it, monetising it and just generally how not to leave a turd blocked toilet in your wake.Our very first episode sees Kate and Rory gather around the trough to deconstruct the biggest (pop)culture stories of the week. From Oasis, to Taylor (both Swift and Liz) and why all wasn’t well and didn’t end well for Carrie Bradshaw’s Sex and The City multiverse. Because let's face it, when it comes to the writing on And Just Like That, Shakespeare it was not.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.