OMG Spill!
Pop culture meets academic analysis in OMG Spill!, a podcast where hosts blend lively discussion of pop culture topics with scholarly insights. Each episode offers a unique perspective on trends, media, and entertainment, making it both entertaining and intellectually engaging.
Episodes
S4EP2 - 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' Deep Dive
🎙️Sarika's podcast: Vocally Annotated🎙️Kirthana's podcast: The Filmy Therapist📸 Follow us on Instagram - @omgspillpod⭐ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even one line helps so much! You can also get in touch on Instagram @omgspillpod with any thoughts or feedback on our episodes. We'd love t
S4EP1 - The beige-ification of Indian weddings
🎙️Sarika's podcast: Vocally Annotated🎙️Kirthana's podcast: The Filmy Therapist📸 Follow us on Instagram - @omgspillpod⭐ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even one line helps so much! You can also get in touch on Instagram @omgspillpod with any thoughts or feedback on our episodes. We'd love to get to k
S3EP3 - 'The Devil Wears Prada' Deep Dive: Passion For Fashion™ (feat Staniel Tucci)
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S3EP2 - 'The Lion King' Deep Dive: Is Simba a Brown Parent?
Turns out there's a lot to cover in 'The Lion King'. Sarika and Kirthana talk all about parenting styles, Trauma with a big T, and Elton John's musical genius. We even get bonus lectures on psychology and history, so enjoy!📸 Follow us on Instagram - @omgspillpod⭐ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even one line he
S3EP1 - 'High School Musical' Deep Dive: Where's Troy's Mum???
We're back and rebranding, woo! In this episode, we go down the rabbit hole that is 'High School Musical'. Strap in, we've got a lot of ground to cover!📸 Follow us on Instagram - @dialupbookclub⭐ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even one line helps so much! You can also get in touch on Instagram @omgspillpod
In Memoriam
Dedicated to one of our OG fans ❤️
S2EP6 - It's All Relative
In this episode, Kirthana talks about the rabbithole she's gone down learning about polyamory - and from there the conversation spirals. Sarika and Kirthana are masters of tangents, after all. They discuss family law in non-cishet relationships; capitalism; and how we need more inclusive sex ed. It's a lot, so let's get into it! Season finale woooooo
Things mentioned in this episode:
S2EP5 - The Hunger Games, part 2
In this episode, we break down the dystopian trilogy that had everyone in an absolute chokehold in 2012. A 2-part ode to the 10th anniversary of the first film's release, Sarika and Kirthana focus on the structure of Panem, marketing for this trilogy, and various tangents in between.
Things mentioned in this episode:
• Leena Norms' video about the trilogy
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S2EP4 - The Hunger Games, part 1
In this episode, we break down the dystopian trilogy that had everyone in an absolute chokehold in 2012. A 2-part ode to the 10th anniversary of the first film's release, Sarika and Kirthana focus on the interpersonal relationships in the main love triangle and reveal that your environment impacts your relationships more than you might think.
🎧 Episodes published on alternate Mondays at 11 am GMT
S2EP3 - The Illustrated Mum
Strap yourself in for what is essentially a ✨fun✨ psychology lecture, courtesy of our resident expert! We take a deep dive into childhood development, the impact mental illness can have on a family, and what healthy teenage relationships look like. All that from one teeny book!
TW: abuse, mental health issues, abandonment, trauma
Things mentioned in this episode:
• Spinning Out
S2EP2 - All-American Girl: Ready or Not
The sex ed episode! In this episode, we discuss all things sex, baby 💋 (we also talk about relationships, culture, and all sorts, but that's not nearly as catchy lol)
🎧 Episodes published on alternate Mondays at 11 am GMT, so stay tuned!
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S2EP1 - Dial Up Book Club: Return of the Queens
We're back, baby! In this episode, we go into what we've been up to during our podcast absence. On the schedule: where we disappeared to; what the plan is going forward; and what we got up to while we were away in terms of ✨culture✨. It's casual, it's chit-chatty, it's our re-introduction! Come join us!
🎧 Episodes published on alternate Mondays at 11 am GMT, so stay tuned!
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S1EP6 - All-American Girl
In this episode, we're back with another Meg Cabot classic, 'All-American Girl'. This episode's all about angsty teens and the American Dream. In other news, Sarika and Kirthana are down to one shared brain cell, so that's entertaining.
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S1EP5 - Jinx
In this episode, we discuss 'Jinx' by Meg Cabot. We talk magic, wholesome teen relationships, and believing in yourself. We also touch on the representation Kirthana needed to heal her villain origin story, and Sarika's very specific inspirations for wanting to visit New York City.
🎧 Episodes published on alternate Mondays at 11 am GMT, so stay tuned!
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S1EP4 - Breaking Dawn
In this episode, we finally tackle the last book in the Twilight Saga and boy, are we grateful! Our brains are so fried. All the build up finally comes to fruition and gives us plenty to discuss.
Key themes for this episode: consent, motherhood, toxic relationships
Things mentioned in this episode:
• Radiolab podcast about the placenta
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S1EP3 - Eclipse
In this episode, we put forth the case against Jacob Black, celebrate Bella finally showing some backbone, and have kinda-sorta-maybe changed our minds about Edward?! It's a lot to take in.
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S1EP2 - New Moon
In this episode, we spend most of our time laughing at 'New Moon'. We lost the plot because 'New Moon' doesn't have one. Come join us!
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S1EP1 - Twilight & Midnight Sun
Welcome to the first episode of the Dial Up Book Club! In this episode, we discuss our experiences rereading 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer and how 'Midnight Sun' builds on the established story. We also learn Kirthana's villain origin story and Sarika keeps forgetting what she was going to say (which is very on brand).
🎧 Episodes published on alternate Mondays at 11 am GMT, so stay tuned!&n
