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Our exceptional guests Ilissa and Michelle (of @totalbettypodcastnetwork) lead the conversation on Pretty Little Liars. We get into the evolving relationship between fandoms and writers rooms, the weird romanticisation of age-gap relationships and why the teen drama genre is so comforting and intoxicating. Tangents include...  the acceptable contexts to approach a woman in public the thin line separating healthy from unhealthy fangirl relationships the everlasting question: which teen drama rules them all!?! You can find more of Total Betty Podcast Network through their:  Shows: https://totalbettypodcastnetwork.transistor.fm/shows Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/totalbettypodcastnetwork YouTube channel: youtube.com/@totalbettypodcastnetwork?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnrhyc5j1_xJS9jRGPDMau2ZES76Vp5oKozMxiAiNV3XGiDfPwSnf-M8XxDtU_aem_5RM_vEqsQXaT9hteD4D_KQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalbettypodcastnetwork/?hl=en

Good morning upper east siders. Our hysterical guests Yarden and Kaia (from Not My Scene podcast) lead the conversation on Gossip Girl. We get into how media catalyses the loss of childhood innocence, unrealistic expectations of adulthood and the versatility of New York City as a background character. Tangents include… the completely unwarranted shame that accompanies menstruation the feminine urge to (unsuccessfully) experiment with ‘preppy’ clothes  the black box of Connecticut (what actually happens there!?!?!)* You can find more of Not My Scene on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yPek3emvnbB2CU1VOHuBl?si=d628c7ede31f4636 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotMyScenePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmyscenepodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notmyscenepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   *I spent 1/2 of my summers there since childhood, relax

Our genius guest Jayne (aka @didoriot) leads the conversation on The Row, and the Olsen twins. We get into the how the consumption cycle is diminishing the overall quality of clothing, successful marketing within post-irony culture and how the Olsen twins straddle the ‘competing’ identities of respected public intellectuals and slammin’ hotties. Tangents include… the unparalleled comfort of imaginary boyfriends the interrelated myths of Marie Kondo, elevated basics and ‘the capsule wardrobe’ the concern around online hatred (pointless) and media literacy (vanishing) You can find @didoriot on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@didoriot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/didoriot?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== A video version of this podcast is available on Youtube.

Our marvellous guest Marilyn leads the conversation on twihard mania. We talk about the accidental success of the Twilight saga , the seductive wealth of the Cullens and the redeeming(?) qualities of Bella Swan as a female lead (jury's still out) Tangents include.... - the inevitability of crushing on authority figures - the inaccuracy of representations of depression in pop culture - the role of religion in young adult fiction

Our luminescent guest Lydia leads the conversation on the height of the YouTuber era in 2010s. We touch on vicarious living through lifestyle content, the ethics of childhood media exposure and the co-opting of content by thirsty corporations. Tangents include...  - the disappearance of our collective attention spans   - the enduring myth of the American dream  - the healing capacity of James Bond  

Our amazing guest Kasey leads the conversation on American Girl, the dolls that defined a generation of playtime. We talk about the stages of educational and empathetic development, representation in toys and the darkness of American history. Tangents include... - the unacknowledged difficulty of learning to read  - the consequences of the concerning rise of iPad kids   - the events of 9/11, i guess?

tw: sexual references (...obviously)  Our fabulous guest Jaylene leads the conversation on the growth of erotica produced by and for women. We talk about fan fiction, healthy sexual dynamics and women driven fantasies. Less serious tangents include...  - The romantic appeal of Brazil  - Harry Styles's hero's journey as "the world's boyfriend"  - The definitive hierarchy of Danish supermarket chains (iykyk)

Our glorious guest Kat returns to continue the conversation on One Direction's impact on young women during the height of their fame.  Less serious tangents include... - Growing popularity and variety of erotic literature - Having 'problematic faves' (e.g. Matty Healy)  - Reminiscing over Topshop's high street hegemony     

Our glorious guest Kat leads the conversation on One Direction's impact on young women and the dis/advantages of having access to endless content during their developmental years.  Less serious tangents include...  - the flood of Americans moving to London  - the hell of teenage social dynamics  - explaining 'internet friends' to your parents  This episode was so juicy we made it into a two parter - enjoy!

Our brilliant guest Zara leads the conversation on the Kardashian's impact on culture, beauty and the nature of celebrity. Less serious tangents include...  how dating evolves with age   misogyny in the workplace    yacht propaganda 

tw: mental health, body dysmorphia & sexual abuse  Our incredible guest Hannah leads the conversation on Katniss Everdeen's impact on confidence & resilience in the face of hardship.  Less serious tangents include.... - Hypochondriac crashouts  - Making friends as an adult  - Misogynist double standards in sports  and the all important question...is it possible to be hot whilst wearing a balaclava?