Ep 101 - UK Heatwave, Political Upheaval, and Pop Flops

In episode 101 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong), Josh and Sean discuss the ongoing heatwave in the UK, as the country swelters through multiple record-breaking daily temperature highs. Why are we so incapable of dealing with extreme heat and what does it mean for the future?The pair also discuss the political upheaval within the Labour Party, the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and the seemingly unavoidable ‘coronation’ of King of the North Andy Burnham. Is the UK political system no longer fit for purpose?This episode also touches on the rise and fall of pop superstar Lizzo, who in a few short years went from being a multi-Grammy award-winning artist with mega hits to not being able to sell more than a few thousand copies of her latest album. Times have changes and everyone from Madonna to Katy Perry is desperately looking for creative ways to market their art.Enjoy the ride!#podcast #popculture #LGBTQ #CurrentAffairs #vegan #Lizzo #Madonna #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #Heatwave  #KatyPerryAbout the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gOther things mentioned:Signup for London Vegan Beer Fest updates:https://www.veganbeerfest.co.ukChapters:00:00 Introduction and Heat Wave Discussion01:45 Coping with Extreme Heat in London04:46 Health Concerns and Bowel Cancer Screening10:52 Cultural Commentary on Music and Celebrity16:42 Madonna's Controversial Public Image23:05 Staying Relevant in the Attention Economy23:57 The Saturation of Music Releases26:45 The Cost of Concerts and Live Events28:59 Language and Identity: The Use of 'Homosexual'31:19 Navigating Body Language and Appearance38:06 Political Resignation and Public Sentiment41:33 The Process of Choosing a New Leader44:59 The Future of Political Representation47:42 Outro