"Observer critic Miranda Sawyer and gal-dem founder Liv Little team up to give their takes on the cultural zeitgeist, each bringing their own interests to cover everything from reality TV to fine art. First up, Little charts the massive rise of former Little Mixer Jade Thirlwall (the girlies are loving her), while Sawyer explores how true crime revolutionised podcasting and exploded into documentaries, drama and more."
"Hollie Richardson Widely available, episodes weekly It begins as a standup comedy set and morphs into a true-crime investigation. What's the story behind Edd Hedges's Edinburgh show about the real-life murderer who tried to break into his house after killing his own family only a couple of doors away? This twisty, mood-shifting listen is rapidly becoming a word-of-mouth hit, for good reason."
"Kawps Racist facial recognition, Ice detentions, the mistreatment of people with mental health problems it's safe to say that the topics Kawps covers don't immediately sound hilarious. Gladly, Jaffer Khan and Ashton Womack's podcast punches up not down in its quest to [turn] America's policing nightmare into weekly satire, deftly spotlighting unbelievably poor conduct. Hannah J Davies Widely available, episodes weekly"
Two commentators survey contemporary cultural trends across reality TV, fine art, and audio storytelling. The rise of pop figures such as Jade Thirlwall receives attention as an example of fandom-driven celebrity momentum. True crime receives emphasis for transforming from podcasts into documentaries, drama and broader media adaptations. Several podcasts are highlighted for their innovative blends: a standup that becomes a true-crime investigation, a video chat series featuring celebrity interviews, and a satirical program that exposes policing abuses through humor. The selection underscores how comedy, investigative storytelling, and social critique coexist in current popular culture and audio formats.
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