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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 49 MIN

8: I Got Ghosted After Karaoke, How Far-Right Propaganda Almost Got Me & Why Hyrox =Cheer Cult?

from Losing the Plot · host Ashleigh Simonot

This week I'm back riding solo and honestly? I had a lot to say. I'm talking about working at a Hyrox event think cheerleading competition meets cult vibes,, and why swallowing your ego is the most important thing you can do as a creative freelancer. The roller coaster is real!  We dive into my karaoke disaster that got me ghosted (yes, really), a university dating story where a guy traveled three hours to see me then left with my neighbour, and why I've been falling down a far right media rabbit hole as a guilty pleasure (the propaganda machine is good, guys). I'm getting into politics and human rights, why indifference is more dangerous than extremism, and the duty we all have to stay informed even when it's overwhelming. Plus, I get into my nemesis of the week.  We talk about predators on tour (Russell Brand's press circuit is deeply concerning), why we need to stop memifying dangerous people, and how humour can make us numb to truly horrific behaviour. And finally, I watched Call Me By Your Name for the first time and it changed something in my brain. We're talking about yearning, humanness, taking risks in love, and why feeling everything deeply is never a waste even when it hurts. This one's chaotic, passionate, and deeply human. If you've ever felt too much or felt like YOUR TOO MUCH, loved too hard, or lost the plot while somehow becoming more yourself, this is for you.  🎧 Come find me on socials 🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

This week I'm back riding solo and honestly? I had a lot to say. I'm talking about working at a Hyrox event think cheerleading competition meets cult vibes,, and why swallowing your ego is the most important thing you can do as a creative freelancer. The roller coaster is real!  We dive into my karaoke disaster that got me ghosted (yes, really), a university dating story where a guy traveled three hours to see me then left with my neighbour, and why I've been falling down a far right media rabbit hole as a guilty pleasure (the propaganda machine is good, guys). I'm getting into politics and human rights, why indifference is more dangerous than extremism, and the duty we all have to stay informed even when it's overwhelming. Plus, I get into my nemesis of the week.  We talk about predators on tour (Russell Brand's press circuit is deeply concerning), why we need to stop memifying dangerous people, and how humour can make us numb to truly horrific behaviour. And finally, I watched Call Me By Your Name for the first time and it changed something in my brain. We're talking about yearning, humanness, taking risks in love, and why feeling everything deeply is never a waste even when it hurts. This one's chaotic, passionate, and deeply human. If you've ever felt too much or felt like YOUR TOO MUCH, loved too hard, or lost the plot while somehow becoming more yourself, this is for you.  🎧 Come find me on socials 🎥 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCholAkQxEUI4McSu0sYF0NA) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/losingtheplot.pod/) 🎵 TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@losingtheplotpodcastxx)

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