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53. Quitting law to pursue creativity?! | Q&A

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0000

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

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52. Running is quiet activism, actually | Deinfluencing you from RunTok

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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.

We're deep diving the most insane running event I've ever heard of (Barkley 100), running as an everyday act of feminism, and whether we can ever separate ourselves completely from the pressures of diet culture.

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51. The paradox of being a teen in 2026 | Social media ban, teen media & criminal responsibility

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0000

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 perceived teen crime.

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50. [CMM] "Hyperfemininity does not equal submission to patriarchy" with Rosie Okotcha

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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

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49. Euphoria hysteria | The death of nuance in online discourse

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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 & why tolerance and empathy are so hard to come by online through the lens of Euphoria Season 3 discourse...

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48. Patagonia v Pattie Gonia | A legal deep dive

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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 to silence an outspoken LGBTQIA+ activist? Or is this simply an act of trademark protection?

DISCLAIMER: Nothing said in this video is legal advice. Where legislation and legal principles are referenced, they are legal information which is general and does not apply individually to specific circumstances. Any action referenced between the parties (Pattie Gonia and Patagonia) are allegations, not fact, and have not been proven.
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47. So...the media still hates outspoken women | Abbie Chatfield & Gamergate

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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.

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46. [CMM] "You can pry my babydoll dress from my cold dead hands"

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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!

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45. The political power of whimsy (absurdism, dadaism & imagination)

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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!

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44. Louis Theroux's "Inside the Manosphere" was theatre...

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

It's been a few months since Louis Theroux took us into the Manosphere, so I think it's time we talk about it.

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43. Sex work as rage bait in Euphoria

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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42. [CMM] Touching grass (to post about it online) with Jonah Lafferty

Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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: In an era of brain rot & AI, “offline content” performs well but rarely changes behaviour.

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41. I dare you to slowmax (it's urgent)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

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.

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40. Coachella... when festivals create content, not culture

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

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...

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39. The surprising predictability of the wellness to alt-right pipeline

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

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!

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38. Difficult women? Or a difficult system? | Female rage & shame in 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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?

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37. Are we entering a sexual revolution?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Deep diving into the 'Lesbian Renaissance' of 2024, Sabrina Carpenter & heterofatalism, and what sexual curiosity and exploration looks like in 2026.

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36. [CMM] The problematic business of True Crime

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:59:00 +0000

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 true crime cases hinge on.

Disclaimer: this video includes non-graphic discussion of SA and crime.

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35. It's not you, it's minimalism.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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...

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34. [CMM] Is it okay to listen to Chris Brown in private? with Peggy Holmwood

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:01 +0000

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!

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33. The TikTokification of Wuthering Heights | Is it pretentious to be annoyed?

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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32. When Did Self-Care Become Labour? | Hyrox & Lock In Culture

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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...
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31. Posting online about going offline (but we're all still here)

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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!

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30. (Rerun) What's in a suntan? The ugly history behind the trend

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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 episode! xx

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29. Rejecting the pressure to reinvent yourself for 2026

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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 the podcast to keep up with any new uploads! Bring on 2026 xxx

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28. AI friendship won't cure your loneliness

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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 epidemic, what friendship looks like under neoliberalism, and why AI companionship is becoming appealing in a world that worships convenience and rejects friction.

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27. This conversation isn't really about boyfriends

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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 (& can it be both?)

Huge thank you to Chanté Joseph for starting this incredible conversation!

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26. Can Tourism Ever be Ethical? The Myth of 'Finding Yourself' Through Travel

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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25. Girl math is out, 'girl debt' is in? Buy now pay later's dark side

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:57:58 +0000

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 amendments in Australia.

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24. Cringe is the price you pay for success? Why cringe culture is holding us back

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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.

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23. The chokehold of the past: 2016 core to tradwives

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:55:00 +0000

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.

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22. Content that will actually unrot your brain (what I’ve been reading)

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

What I've been reading recently & whether I think they're worth the hype (they are) xxxx

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21. Rage bait sells, but at what cost?

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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?

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20. Gen Z are Designing their Lives Around Friendship (& you should too)

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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!

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19. The world burns, billionaires get married. Where to now?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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.

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18. And just like that, we hate Carrie...(again)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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.

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17. Who Gets to be Naked? From Red Carpets to Protest

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:16:40 +0000

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?

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16. Read this instead of doomscrolling.

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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!

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15. Gossiping is good, actually.

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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 when we condemn gossip, and is it as bad as we think? In this episode we unpack gossip from a critical feminist perspective & consider its role in the #MeToo movement, among others.

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14. Gen Alpha is Buying Anti-aging Products, Feel Old yet?

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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.

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13. Does the Skinny Trend Re-emerge when Women get too Powerful?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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, what does the resurgence of skinny mean?

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12. Gen Z is hitting their Quarter Life Crisis (& its not pretty)

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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...

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11. The Popification of Politics is Weird... lets talk about it

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:16:41 +0000

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.youtube.com/watch?v=NJZ5Y... - I highly recommend for a further deep dive into this topic!

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10. The Left is Eating Itself While the Rich Cosplay Poverty

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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...

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9. In Defence of Weak Tie Friendships | Feeling lonely & solo travel

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:38:57 +0000

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…

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8. Overconsumption or Collector Culture? Stanley Stampedes & FOMO Marketing

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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!

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7. Burning for aesthetic? Let's talk about tanning culture

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Why are tanlines trending on social media, where does this beauty trend come from, and what does it suggest about race, class & health?

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6. 2025 Bingo Card (but it gets progressively unserious)

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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.

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5. The Fashion Industry Has a Problem, & Influencer Brands Aren't Helping

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 22:56:59 +0000

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 any fashion brand to be truly ethical in an industry built on exploitation? Join me as I dive into the true cost of success as a CEO in the industry.

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4. We're Dehumanising Ourselves | Gender Essentialism, Mormon Trad Wives and 'Girl' Culture

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

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.

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3. The Return of Recession Pop?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:15:09 +0000

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.

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2. The Relatable to Luxury Influencer Pipeline

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:38:01 +0000

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.

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1. Why is Gen Z So Obsessed With Crochet? | Crochet-tok and quiet activism

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:12:58 +0000

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.

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