43: Life-like Dolls, Remi Ashten’s Wedding, and the Strait of Hormuz

The world may be falling apart but here on Broadly Relevant it’s Broadly Diva week—with a facedown between New York’s mayoral hopeful and a star of Love Island. Head to IG to vote for your favourite. In the meanwhile, we yap about Remi Ashton’s wedding, Brazil’s realistic doll obsession, the mushroom trial, and war. Just your average week in 2025 really. Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Hyper-realistic baby dolls spark moral panic and legislation in Brazil | Brazil | The GuardianExclusive: ABC Mushroom trial podcast appears to breach suppression orderLana Del Rey Attended OG YouTuber Remi Ashten’s WeddingLove Island's HudaLucy Hale and Ian Harding “Stand Behind” Pretty Little Liars’ Controversial Age GapThe Erin Patterson mushroom trial media coverageWe hope you loved the pod, hosted by your fave personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who met on Kombumerri country. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. Join us in ​Paying the Rent​.