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57. When algorithms dictate culture, we get “chic” | Susan Sontag's Notes on Camp Aug 23, 2026 1639 kinda chic to make a video essay about the ways in which algorithms are driving culture & why everyone wants to be a content creator... Let's dive in! read my substack piece on this topic :) https://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/p/what-do-we-lose-when-everyone-becomes work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals &amp

56. Ditching the club for Yo-Chi | Third places & the surprising history of yoghurt Aug 16, 2026 2006 Thank you for watching! I love when videos start out as silly ideas & ended up in the depths of Bulgarian history. So curious to know your thoughts about the rise of froyo - if it weren't yoghurt, do you think it would be as community centric? Let me know in the comments :) Let's dive in! work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTo

55. "Jealousy is inspiration clouded by insecurity" with Erin LeCount Aug 9, 2026 2406 Deep diving jealousy, radical honesty, and creative processes with musician and producer, Erin LeCount. A huge thank you to Erin and her team for allowing us into her world. Let's dive in! Erin's music: https://erinlecount.lnk.to/THECINEMA Erin's Instagram & TikTok work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack #erinlecount

54. The return of white feminism (it never left) Jul 26, 2026 2352 Revisiting the topic of white feminism & intersectionality because feminist education is non-linear & nobody likes a knowledge gatekeeper! Let's dive in! work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube #whitefeminism #girlboss #girlbossfeminism #feminism #intersectionality #fastfashionSee

53. Quitting law to pursue creativity?! | Q&A Jul 19, 2026 2675 Wait, who even is Charli Chats?! Welcome back to another episode! A very long overdue chit chat answering some of your questions about my career path, how to follow a creative path & who I am :) Thank you so much for tuning in, see you soon with a video essay x work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources

52. Running is quiet activism, actually | Deinfluencing you from RunTok Jul 12, 2026 1749 Allow me to try & deinfluence you from believing everything you see on RunTok, and instead learn about the women trailblazers who were only allowed to officially start running in marathons in 1972 (!! you read that right...) I've started training for a half marathon and my TikTok feed has sent me into the depths of hell (runner's waist, runner's face & SkinnyTok)... so let's talk about it.

51. The paradox of being a teen in 2026 | Social media ban, teen media & criminal responsibility Jul 6, 2026 2574 The paradox of being a teen in 2026. In this episode we deep dive teen culture, specifically: where do all the teens go when there's no teen media, but social media is banned? How do policy-makers treat teenagers? Are teenagers really 'growing up too fast'? Finally, we finish with a commentary on systemic racism embedded within Australian government structures, and how this influences the way we p

50. [CMM] "Hyperfemininity does not equal submission to patriarchy" with Rosie Okotcha Jun 28, 2026 3616 Is there a difference between infantilisation and hyperfemininity? What is hyperfemininity from a fashion history perspective? Unpacking everything from fashion rumours and misinformation, to the origins of the babydoll dress during the second world war with fashion historian, Rosie Okotcha. So excited to bring in such an incredible guest today! Thank you for joining us on the pod xx Tune into Ros

49. Euphoria hysteria | The death of nuance in online discourse Jun 21, 2026 2452 Comment sections are sometimes the most aggressive places to be online right now. While we can blame this on declining literacy rates, poor education funding and keyboard warrior culture, perhaps the platforms themselves are more to blame than we think. If tolerance is the answer to misunderstanding, how do we get there? Unpacking the principle of charity, why comment sections get so heated &

48. Patagonia v Pattie Gonia | A legal deep dive Jun 14, 2026 2933 The legal deep dive you've been waiting for: Multi-billion dollar company with a purpose statement to protect the planet goes after drag queen and environmental activist for trademark infringement: both are named after a mountainous region in Chile & Argentina. Suddenly, everyone on the internet is a trademark lawyer. But what actually is happening here - is this a politicised use of the law t

47. So...the media still hates outspoken women | Abbie Chatfield & Gamergate Jun 7, 2026 1793 Why are outspoken left-wing women like Abbie Chatfield attracting so much media attention and backlash right now? Let's take it all the way back to Gamergate - the online harassment campaign that some say led to Donald Trump's first presidency, and unpack whether these online gendered smear campaigns have far deeper influence than we might think. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydrea

46. [CMM] "You can pry my babydoll dress from my cold dead hands" May 31, 2026 1397 This week, we're diving into the Olivia Rodrigo babydoll dress discourse, moral panics around femininity, and why society remains obsessed with policing what women wear. This is a Change My Mind episode, a segment on the From the Diving Board podcast where you get to be involved too. Each episode I post a prompt on my Instagram and invite you to critique & offer a counter perspective!  Le

45. The political power of whimsy (absurdism, dadaism & imagination) May 24, 2026 1887 Why whimsy is more than an aesthetic, and right now - might even inspire fundamental political resistance! Getting serious by bringing out the Canva whiteboard in this one! Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube #whimsy #whimsical #imagination #videoessay #commentary #dad

44. Louis Theroux's "Inside the Manosphere" was theatre... May 17, 2026 2114 It's been a few months since Louis Theroux took us into the Manosphere, so I think it's time we talk about it. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43. Sex work as rage bait in Euphoria May 10, 2026 2804 Sam Levinson, we need to talk. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42. [CMM] Touching grass (to post about it online) with Jonah Lafferty May 3, 2026 2574 Let's unpack the irony of the offline trend - is posting about offline hobbies hypocritical? Who better to ask than a birdwatching content creator, Jonah Lafferty. This is a Change My Mind episode, a segment on the From the Diving Board podcast where you get to be involved too. Each episode I post a prompt on Instagram and you get to respond. In today's episode we set out to debate the following:

41. I dare you to slowmax (it's urgent) Apr 27, 2026 1886 Feeling like someone turbo charged your hamster wheel without your consent? Constantly feeling a sense of urgency when doing mundane tasks? Wondering how you'll ever escape the constant need to go faster? Don't worry, same. Let's deep dive from a sociology lens - it's not just you. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTo

40. Coachella... when festivals create content, not culture Apr 20, 2026 2735 Let's talk about Coachella - how did we get here? Despite years of music festivals being inherently counter-cultural, Coachella feels different. From recent footage of crowds barely dancing, to the festival's heavy commercialisation, what does Coachella mean for our culture? And why does it feel so dystopian right now... Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcas

39. The surprising predictability of the wellness to alt-right pipeline Apr 6, 2026 3204 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! Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydrea

38. Difficult women? Or a difficult system? | Female rage & shame in 2026 Mar 23, 2026 2155 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? Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok

37. Are we entering a sexual revolution? Mar 10, 2026 2304 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/FTPD Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube source list: ht

36. [CMM] The problematic business of True Crime Mar 4, 2026 2345 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 tru

35. It's not you, it's minimalism. Feb 16, 2026 2405 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... Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au

34. [CMM] Is it okay to listen to Chris Brown in private? with Peggy Holmwood Feb 4, 2026 1610 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! Let's dive in!  Find Peggy on Instagram: @_peggyrose work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on

33. The TikTokification of Wuthering Heights | Is it pretentious to be annoyed? Feb 1, 2026 2319 Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32. When Did Self-Care Become Labour? | Hyrox & Lock In Culture Jan 19, 2026 2007 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 Silver Le

31. Posting online about going offline (but we're all still here) Jan 5, 2026 1833 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_ Let's d

30. (Rerun) What's in a suntan? The ugly history behind the trend Dec 17, 2025 2292 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 epi

29. Rejecting the pressure to reinvent yourself for 2026 Dec 8, 2025 1970 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 th

28. AI friendship won't cure your loneliness Dec 1, 2025 2315 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

27. This conversation isn't really about boyfriends Nov 17, 2025 2166 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 (&

26. Can Tourism Ever be Ethical? The Myth of 'Finding Yourself' Through Travel Nov 3, 2025 2245 thank you for watching!! xx Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube 33:50 final thoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25. Girl math is out, 'girl debt' is in? Buy now pay later's dark side Oct 17, 2025 1475 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 amen

24. Cringe is the price you pay for success? Why cringe culture is holding us back Sep 29, 2025 1545 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. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@oneday

23. The chokehold of the past: 2016 core to tradwives Sep 22, 2025 2002 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. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube   #tradwife #tradwives #2016core #nostalgia #ge

22. Content that will actually unrot your brain (what I’ve been reading) Sep 8, 2025 1521 What I've been reading recently & whether I think they're worth the hype (they are) xxxx Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21. Rage bait sells, but at what cost? Aug 25, 2025 2343 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? Let's dive in!  work

20. Gen Z are Designing their Lives Around Friendship (& you should too) Aug 4, 2025 2734 Why do relationships feel so strained right now? Let's unpack the capitalist history of marriage, the nuclear family, and why centring platonic friendship could be the solution we all need right now. Also... we have been selected as a Spotify RADAR Creator!! THANK YOU for supporting FDB - so much love! Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Char

19. The world burns, billionaires get married. Where to now? Jul 14, 2025 1806 What does the Bezos-Sanchez wedding represent in an era of major wealth inequality, and what's the solution? Let's unpack whether charitable donations by the extreme wealthy are enough, what taxing the rich really means, and whether billionaires should exist...at all. Based on the incredible theory of limitarianism by Dr Ingrid Robeyns. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au F

18. And just like that, we hate Carrie...(again) Jun 30, 2025 1773 Gen Z have decided that Carrie Bradshaw is the ultimate villain & should be booted off SATC. Yet without her flaws, would Carrie even be worth watching? Let's unpack the unrealistic standards that we hold female protagonists to, and why now, more than ever, we need more flawed female characters on screen. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagr

17. Who Gets to be Naked? From Red Carpets to Protest Jun 15, 2025 1700 The Cannes Film Festival decency rules brought a conversation about 'decency' in fashion, and whether celebrities have gone 'too far' in revealing their bodies on the red carpet. Is this just another case of policing what women wear? Or does the conversation run deeper - how are women's bodies portrayed in public spaces, and who gets to undress? Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream

16. Read this instead of doomscrolling. May 19, 2025 1232 I quit TikTok! So I'm sharing the long form media I've been consuming instead of (or in addition to... let's be honest,) doomscrolling. Listen to hear my recommendations on books, substack pieces & articles to read at the moment! Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube

15. Gossiping is good, actually. May 5, 2025 1638 Psst! Did you hear? Gossip may not be AS bad as you think it is - well... in certain contexts, and depending on whose talking... actually I just heard this on the grapevine & may not have the facts straight so you should probably just listen to find out more... From rumour spreading & slander to whisper networks that exist to support oppressed people in society - what do we actually mean w

14. Gen Alpha is Buying Anti-aging Products, Feel Old yet? Apr 20, 2025 1967 Why are teens using wrinkle cream before they have wrinkles? Why is baby botox booming before 25? How does politics shape our views about beauty? From anti-aging influencers to a total erasure of older women in media, this video unpacks how our culture turned aging into a crisis... and why we’re so scared of it happening to us. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Foll

13. Does the Skinny Trend Re-emerge when Women get too Powerful? Apr 8, 2025 1750 From Ozempic to the pilates body to the AI chubby filter on TikTok, it's no question that our social media feeds are starting to give mid-2000s (in the worst possible way). It feels like we're collectively unlearning any efforts to achieve body positivity and neutrality, and I want to know why. Are beauty trends a microcosm for what's happening in the political and social zeitgeist, and if so, wha

12. Gen Z is hitting their Quarter Life Crisis (& its not pretty) Mar 23, 2025 1958 Let's get chatty about the quarter life crisis. Are you in it? Or are we just living in an era of excessive self-optimisation culture, cost of living increases and an obsession with anti-aging... Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube   #quarterlifecrisis #genz #self

11. The Popification of Politics is Weird... lets talk about it Mar 2, 2025 1567 Kamala is brat, Trump has weird vibes and Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half time performance was political commentary. Today we're unpacking how pop culture & politics are barely distinguishable, whether modern media has shaped this, and what the 'attention economy' means for culture. This episode was inspired by OliSUNvia, "drowning in entertainment: the age of distraction", https://www.youtub

10. The Left is Eating Itself While the Rich Cosplay Poverty Feb 16, 2025 1743 From Victoria Beckham’s working class childhood to gentrification in the streets of Fitzroy Melbourne… what’s with the obsession with appearing less wealthy than you really are? Let's unpack quiet luxury, 'homeless chic', Naarm-core and what this all means in the context of an oligarchy & increasingly splintered leftist spaces... Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@oned

9. In Defence of Weak Tie Friendships | Feeling lonely & solo travel Feb 3, 2025 1967 Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode I reflect on my experience solo travelling & unpack what loneliness means, and how it differs from solitude… Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube #loneliness #solotravel #alone #lonely #lonelinessepidemic

8. Overconsumption or Collector Culture? Stanley Stampedes & FOMO Marketing Jan 27, 2025 2620 From Sonny Angels to Stanley Cups, gen z has a new(ish) obsession with collecting things. But when does collecting become overconsuming, and who do we blame for its impacts? Is overconsumption always bad? Let's dive in! Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTubeSee omnystudio

7. Burning for aesthetic? Let's talk about tanning culture Jan 20, 2025 2237 Why are tanlines trending on social media, where does this beauty trend come from, and what does it suggest about race, class & health? Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube   #Tanning #SkinCancerAwareness #BeautyStandards #Blackfishing #ArianaGrande #Kardashian

6. 2025 Bingo Card (but it gets progressively unserious) Jan 13, 2025 1520 Welcome back to From the Diving Board! What’s on my bingo card for 2025? We’re talking pop culture, internet trends, politics and media. A big shoutout to Nicky Reardon for the inspiration, you can find his video linked here.  Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources

5. The Fashion Industry Has a Problem, & Influencer Brands Aren't Helping Dec 22, 2024 2152 Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this video, we use the recent controversy surrounding Matilda Djerf and Djerf Avenue as a diving board to investigate the world of influencer-led fashion brands at large. With a rising sense of disillusionment about influencer-led fashion brands, we take a deeper look at the challenges these brands face in meeting customer expectations. Is it possible for

4. We're Dehumanising Ourselves | Gender Essentialism, Mormon Trad Wives and 'Girl' Culture Dec 16, 2024 2277 Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we explore the intersection of conservative values, choice feminism and traditional gender roles across mormon trad wife content and ‘girl’ culture on social media. Is it okay to enjoy this content under the guise of irony? Or are we dehumanising the experience of womanhood? Let’s dive in. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@

3. The Return of Recession Pop? Dec 11, 2024 1821 Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we unpack why we're craving upbeat music while our economies remain...in the gutter. Are Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter pioneering a new wave of recession pop? Let's dive in. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sourc

2. The Relatable to Luxury Influencer Pipeline Dec 11, 2024 1530 Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we dive in and ask why so many relatable influencers attended fashion week, and question whether luxury fashion brands are using relatable influencers to hide scandals, lies and exploitation. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sourc

1. Why is Gen Z So Obsessed With Crochet? | Crochet-tok and quiet activism Dec 11, 2024 1340 Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we're unpacking the obsession with crochet, its history and the feminist politics that underpin its success as a cult favourite hobby. Let's dive in!  work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow the podcast on Instagram Charli's Instagram, TikTok & Substack Visuals & sources on YouTube   #crochet #fastfashion #genzSee omnystudio

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