Culture Pigs

While the regular Olympics comes once every four years, what is kindly referred to as "The Influencers Olympics" actually comes each and every April...Yep, Coachella is upon us, and this year's trio of headliners - Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G - brought a wide variety of types of performances and stage design, which then spurred on a wide variety of reactions from those in the crowd and those watching from home.Kate and Rory dive into the complicated mess of performers, contracts, advertising, and... exclusive polo courses (?!) to discuss why the world seems so obsessed with this particular festival.After that, with the arrival of the third - and final - season of Euphoria this week, Rory looks through some of the more scathing reviews of the new episodes, discusses whether the show should've been left well enough alone, and how Zendaya will be the one person to survive this dumpster fire.And then Kate brings some of the highlights of a recent interview with the much-loved Brian Cox (the Succession actor, not the renowned physicist) and how he has reached that perfect point in his life of being rich, famous, and old enough to stop carrying, and he unloads both barrels of his opinions into anyone and everyone who comes up in conversation.If there is something in the world of culture you'd love us to chat about, you can email us at [email protected] can also reach out to us directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there, as it helps us A LOT.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been one hell of a week, so we'll just get straight into it, shall we?To kick off, Kate and Rory discuss the complete and total collapse of this year's Wireless Festival, which was due to be headlined for three nights by none other than Ye (formerly Kanye West). A deep dive on the festival, on Ye himself, and what could happen next that could maybe turn all of this around.Up next, Kate discusses how music giant Universal has received a $64bn takeover offer from US investment company Pershing Square, and more specifically, its billionaire chief executive Bill Ackman. Who is that and why should we care? Well, remember when a certain Elon Musk took over Twitter? Yeah. That.And finally, Rory gathers up all of the swirling social media rumours around Sky Ferreira and Charli XCX and their reputed controversy over using old demos, which brings us down a memory lane of famous pop songs that were originally intended for someone else...If you, lovely listeners, have something in the world of culture you'd love us to chat about, you can email us at [email protected] can also reach out to us directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there, as it helps us A LOT.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you, lovely listeners, for taking the time over your Easter break, or whatever it is you might be doing this weekend, to take the time to listen to us talk about pop culture! We love you for it. Yes, you! You, specifically!This week's big topic is none other than the return of Harry Potter. As HBO dropped the first teaser for their new adaptation of the hit series of novels, Kate and Rory look back over its decades of popularity and controversy, and maybe what's new to expect from the show... if anything?Next up, Rory chats about the new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which recently broke just about every record that a trailer can break. Looking back over the most-watched trailers of all time, the results show some very surprising - and hopeful! - results for another big film this year...And to close us out, Kate looks into the recent revelation about the true identity of secret artist Banksy, how it all somehow ties to much-loved Brit band Massive Attack, and whether or not this "identity" could actually just be part of Banksy's latest misdirection...?If you, lovely listeners, have something in the world of culture you'd love us to chat about, you can email us at [email protected] can also reach out to us directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there, as it helps us A LOT.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Famous people sure can get in to a lot of trouble, can't they? There are so many ways for celebrities to get blown up in the problematic minefield, you'd think they'd actively try to avoid any trouble with the law.However, sometimes these Venn Diagrams overlap, and sometimes we get some truly jaw-dropping stories out of it. So this week, Kate talks us through the latest updates regarding Justin "The World Tour" Timberlake and his recent run-ins with authority, while Rory delves into Afro "Because I Got High" Man and the bonkers situation involving him and federal agents.Following that, Kate pulls back the curtain on the staggering messiness going on behind-the-scenes with the latest season of The Bachelorette and why the upcoming season has been completely pulled from schedules, plus how it could put a certain fanny fluttering lady further into the spotlight.And then Rory talks all things Heat 2, the long-awaited sequel to "one of the best movies ever made" (or so says the biggest film bro in your life), and if it is possible to re-enact one of the main reasons why people loved the original movie in the first place.If you, lovely listeners, have something in the world of culture you'd love us to chat about, you can email us at [email protected] can also reach out to us directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there, as it helps us A LOT.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been a WEEK since we last spoke to you - The Oscars! Paddy's Day! Mother's Day! - but we will be talking about absolutely NONE of that.Instead, with the imminent arrival of Saturday Night Live debuting its UK spin-off, Kate and Rory do a deep dive on the history of SNL in the States, whether this kind of comedy can survive and thrive on this side of the Atlantic, and what we should really expect from a show that people already seem to tolerate more than actually like...After that, Rory looks into some recent news around Hollywood productions and box office rumblings. Specifically, how the head of Pixar announced that their movies wouldn't be the source for "hundreds of millions of dollars worth of therapy", seemingly forgetting that most kids are, in fact, first traumatised by cinema. The Land Before Time? An American Tail?? Bambi?!?! This also goes directly in the face of a new study that unearths what sort of movies audiences are really paying to go to see on the big screen...Following that, Kate takes us behind the scenes on the upcoming season of Euphoria, which will arrive on HBO over four years since the divisive second season. Since then, the show's stars - including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow, Hunter Schafer, Colman Domingo, Austin Abrams - have become huge stars, and the show's creator, Sam Levinson, has delivered The Idol, one of the worst-reviewed TV shows of the decade. And, if rumours are to be true, things were not super chill during the production of this new third season...You can chat and interact with the Culture Pigs directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there.Or if you’ve got an idea for something you’d like us to do a deep dive on, email us at [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you miss us?? Yes, after a week off, Kate and Rory are back with a bang, and an absolutely stacked episode filled with the latest news and views in the world of modern culture!First up... is it even possible to Age Against The Machine? Considering the extreme reactions that the public has had to recent appearances by Jim Carrey and Kelly Osbourne, the Pigs look into the world of celebrity plastic surgery and the massive impact it has on the population at large.Next up, Kate LOVES her sleep, but if there is one thing that will keep her up at night... it is a Wikipedia Rabbit Hole. Or, more specifically, a Celebrity Wikipedia Rabbit Hole, so this week she brings us the weirdest and wildest she has discovered while promising herself "just one more click..."And finally this week, Rory has joined a new dating app, and has opened his eyes to the world of ENM, or Ethical Non-Monogamy, which is something that he has also spotted coming up A LOT in movies and TV lately. Coincidence? Yes, almost entirely...Please do hit the subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts, and continue to share your love for our show with your friends, family, and complete strangers. It means a lot!You can chat and interact with the Culture Pigs directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there.Or if you’ve got an idea for something you’d like us to do a deep dive on, email us at [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry seems to be the hardest word to say. Sorry... not sorry. #Sozballz.When did apologising get so difficult for celebrities? From non-apologies to bad apologies to people who said sorry the best way possible, Kate and Rory jump off from the BBC and BAFTAs' inability to apologise correctly to dive into the world of celebrity apologies.Following that, Rory chats about the old school Foo Fighters gig that took place in Dublin last week, and the pure pandemonium it caused with fans. Let's just say it brought back a flood of "queueing at an actual Ticketmaster booth" core memories.And finally, Kate knows that the truth is out there, and looks to disclose her own X-Files with Barack Obama and his "revelation" of the proper existence of aliens. Do you believe in extraterrestrials? Are they little green men or big intelligent squids? Debate ensues.Please do hit the subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts, and continue to share your love for our show with your friends, family, and complete strangers. It means a lot!You can chat and interact with the Culture Pigs directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there.Or if you’ve got an idea for something you’d like us to do a deep dive on, email us at [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationatCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are not ashamed to say it... this might be the sexiest episode of Culture Pigs yet... but sometimes you just need to go where the content takes you.Kicking off this week's episode, Kate and Rory tackle Emerald Fennell's brand new sexy adaptation of what has been called the greatest romance in the entire history of literature, why people are losing their minds over the movie (in good and bad ways), and what it signifies for the sexuality of "older" women.Following that, in light of the recent announcement that she will be joining the Greatest British Bake Off ranks, Kate takes us back through the history of Nigella Lawson and some of her greatest foody descriptors.And closing us out, Rory takes a gander at the upcoming series of Beatles biopics, how they could completely disrupt cinema as we know it - from box office to Oscars - and some of the hottest takes that fans of the Fab Four have had so far.Please do hit the subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts, and continue to share your love for our show with your friends, family, and complete strangers. It means a lot!You can chat and interact with the Culture Pigs directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there.Or if you’ve got an idea for something you’d like us to do a deep dive on, email us at [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the arrival of the brand new Netflix documentary, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, the Culture Pigs take a look back at the arrival of the hugely popular but massively problematic modelling competition.From some of host Tyra Banks' most infamous reactions, to some of the most jaw-dropping photoshoot ideas in all of recorded history, America's Next Top Model is truly one of those "Did we REALLY allow this to happen??" shows... but the biggest question is... did we actually just get what we asked for...?Please do hit the subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts, and continue to share your love for our show with your friends, family, and complete strangers. It means a lot!You can chat and interact with the Culture Pigs directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there.Or if you’ve got an idea for something you’d like us to do a deep dive on, email us at [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is just way, WAY too much sad, negative, heavy news in the world at the moment, so Kate and Rory decided to face towards the sun instead. So this week, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first-ever show, the Culture Pigs are chatting about The Muppets!Can you tell the difference between someone from The Muppets or Sesame Street? Do you know where the word "Muppet" comes from? Is Miss Piggy into BDSM? All these questions and more are answered...Following that, Rory upsets Kate a lot by talking about video games again... more specifically, Fortnite, and how it has managed to get everyone and everything from Ariana Grande to Balenciaga to appear within its gaming world.And then Kate discusses Nicki Minaj (TW), but more specifically, an incredible behind-the-scenes story from a photographer who worked with her, which leads the Piggies to discuss a series of blind items which you may or may not be able to figure out for yourselves...Please do hit the subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts, and continue to share your love for our show with your friends, family, and complete strangers. It means a lot!You can chat and interact with the Culture Pigs directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there.Or if you’ve got an idea for something you’d like us to do a deep dive on, email us at [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's dropped his new single. He's announced his next album. He's released the tickets for his world tour. He couldn't be more in the public spotlight right now, so Kate and Rory do a deep dive on the past, present, and potential future for Harry Styles. From his early days on The X Factor to his much-talked-about personal life, we leave no stone unturned!Following that, Kate takes us down the rabbit hole of Competence Porn - which is nowhere near as dirty as you might be thinking - which sees an ever-growing love for shows like The Pitt, Abbott Elementary, and The Bear. What do they all have in common? Listen in to find out!And then Rory brings us a brand new term: Ozempic Horror. The concept of scary movies about beauty is nothing new, but there has been a particular type of horror lately that is honing in on any fears the public might have about the weight loss drugs...Please do hit the subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts, and continue to share your love for our show with your friends, family, and complete strangers. It means a lot!You can chat and interact with the Culture Pigs directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as YouTube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there.Or if you’ve got an idea for something you’d like us to do a deep dive on, email us at [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And the winner for worst origin for a glitzy award goes to… Yep, the nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards have just been announced, so Kate and Rory go back in time to reveal the surprisingly nefarious beginnings of Hollywood’s most sought-after trophy.Additionally, Kate gives us the latest update on the Beckham bedlam, as well as revealing what officially the best and worst songs are to have playing in the background while doing the nasty.Meanwhile, Rory looks to YouTube – the future home of the Oscars – to see if that is where big-time movie and TV producers will be plucking the next generation of forward-thinking content creators.Please do hit the subscribe button wherever you get your podcasts, and continue to share your love for our show with your friends, family, and complete strangers. It means a lot!You can chat and interact with the Culture Pigs directly on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), as well as Youtube (@culture_pigs), and please do like, share, comment, and rate everything you see on there.Or if you’ve got an idea for something you’d like us to do a deep dive on, email us at [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of an unfollow has never been made clearer in light of the alleged meltdown happening at the centre of the Beckham clan. Kate brings us up to speed with everything that is happening with Victoria, David, Brooklyn, and the rest of the cohort, while Rory looks back over some of the most famous celebrity family feuds of all time.Following that, Kate gives us a deep dive on what is happening with Grok and X, and how truly, scarily unsettling that has been for the general public, and Rory talks about what it takes to be a "rotted woman" and why that is proving huge for all of gay romance in media!Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re bacckkkkkk. Welcome back to Culture Pig towers for our inaugural 2026 episode. Mercifully, we have a lot to talk about. Like Timothée’s latest press run, how Nicki Minaj went from Barb to MAGA and how RTÉ’s latest schedule made Rory feel. (Hint: it’s bad.)We also cover Heated Rivalry, swollen testicles and why Brenda Fricker is a forever icon. Thankfully there’s no big news going on internationally right now, so we can focus on the real stuff. As always, you can follow Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and, as always, we would sincerely appreciate a share, comment, rate—whatever you’re having yourself. It helps us defeat the algorithm, and it gets you hot takes on the latest move by JLaw, JLo or JHud. Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What day is it? Where are we? How much Baileys is left? Is there only Bountys left in the tin?Yep, it is THAT time of year, we're stuck in the nether region between Christmas and New Year's, so Kate and Rory sit down to discuss that most nebulous time of year, revealing their laziest habits, what it will take them to get off the couch and out of the house, if they have any NYE plans, and what - if any - resolutions they'll be making for 2026!Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 is coming to an end, and yes, for the most part, it has been an absolute dumpster fire. But Kate and Rory are looking forward to 2026 with bright eyes and optimism, and together they make some big predictions on what will be happening in the worlds of movies, TV, music, books, and gaming... as well as some big swings about celebrity break-ups, celebrity hook-ups, and some big surprises on the way, too.As if all of that weren't enough, Kate then gives us a deep dive on the steep and sudden rise in a particular word that could cause some big problems going forward, and Rory gives a history on the rise of the first lady of video games herself, Lara Croft.Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we look back over the last 365 days, what stands out the most? Yes, that's right, Dubai chocolate. And boycotts. And the return of the western. And facelifts. And the rise of the bald. And how the ladies are killing it pretty much every part of culture while men continue to glide through their flop era.Yep, Kate and Rory give their own twist on the end of year lists - the Culture Pigs 2025 Trend Guide, if you will - and there is quite a bit to get through!Additionally, Kate brings us through Grindr's own end-of-year round-up, from who is Mother-In-Training to what interesting charts Ireland is at the top of! And from there, Rory takes a look at Tarantino's list of favourite movies of the 21st century so far... and how that swerved into some very hot takes!Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Netflix dead? Is RFK Jr a poet? And what happens when the world’s worst men come together to extend a franchise? This week's episode asks the big questions! This week, Kate and Rory talk about how the Diddy doc is Netflix’s last chance at relevancy, the biggest political scandal since Clinton/Lewinsky—come for the terrible poetry, stay for the Parks and Rec links—and how Rush Hour’s latest iteration could spell G-R-I-M for culture. Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the rise of Second Screen viewing, Kate and Rory talk about the race to the bottom for lowest common denominator entertainment, and the glimpses of hope that really good TV and movies are providing for a more hopeful future.Kate then brings a viral tweet to the table, opening a giant can of worms about all things babies and weddings (IYKYK), while Rory has trouble keeping his blood pressure under control while talking about the death of cinema etiquette.Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEX! Now that we have your attention, you'll never guess what this week's hot, HOT, HAWT episode is all about...Yep, Kate and Rory are going X-rated this week, talking about that intersection where culture and big kisses collide. Have you noticed a dip in big-screen nudity and naughtiness? But the sex scene is alive and thriving on your TV back home? The Culture Pigs uncover the truth behind the death of the erotic thriller and whether or not we've become prudish to adult content in public.For Kate's surprise topic this week, everything from The Rookie to James Bond is put under the magnifying glass due to their blatant - and mood-ruining - product placements, while Rory discusses some of the hottest people on the planet... and whether or not they deserve that title.Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you be camp on purpose? Can we trust the truth if we can't trust the source? Is the reign of American entertainment coming to an end?Yep, we're asking some HEAVY questions this week, but don't worry, it's all in good fun! Off the back of Kim Kardashian's new hit (??) show All's Fair, both Kate and Rory figured it would be only fair to give the episodes a fair shake, while also working out if critics can even tell the difference between purposefully camp and accidentally terrible?Later in the show, Rory discusses the first teaser for Michael, the upcoming biopic on Michael Jackson, and what to expect from the movie, and if the whole subgenre of musical biopics should be put to bed. And then Kate delves into the origins of Labubus, and unravels whether they signify the latest evidence that Eastern culture is booming while American culture is deep in its flop era.Please continue to follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you miss us terribly?? After a nice little break, Kate and Rory are back, back, BACK, with a vengeance, and this time... It's personal! The dynamic duo break down the huge amount of rebooted movies and TV shows on the horizon, which ones we should be excited about (or definitely not excited about), and work out whether Hollywood has run dry on original ideas.As if that wasn't enough, Kate also does a deep dive on The Andrew Formerly Known As Prince, while Rory pulls back the curtain on Netflix potentially buying Warner Bros., and what that means for both creatives and the customer.If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate and Rory go through what Google has called the most popular Halloween costumes for 2025 (get ready for A LOT of cultural appropriation!), and also do some personal deep dives on the history of their best, worst, and most ick-inducing Halloween costumes of all time. And yes, of course, they'll be looking over some celebrities playing dress-up in the worst possible way.Additionally, Rory brings us through the behind-the-scenes messiness of one of 2026's biggest scary movies - Scream 7 - and Kate discusses Keira Knightley's response to a JK Rowling query that has set off alarm bells for every publicist in Hollywood.If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With some of the biggest comedians in the world heading to Saudi Arabia to be funny on stage in exchange for lots and lots of money, Kate and Rory ask the question: Can you actually even be cancelled anymore? Also, where did the term "cancelled" come from, and what is the future of celebrity cancel culture?On top of that, Kate asks if Twitter can ever really be great again, and Rory celebrates the 25th anniversary of a camp classic.If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shirley Temple ended Czechoslovakia! Jennifer Lopez put her kids in a cage! Taylor Swift hates Charli XCX! Bad Bunny getting ICE-d out of the Superbowl! It is ALL going off on this week's episode of Culture Pigs, with Kate and Rory doing a deep dive on Hollywood's storied past with child stars, and how today's generation might actually have a brighter future than most. They also get into the death of criticism as we know it, and how Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio could turn the biggest event on the American calendar entirely on its head in 2026.If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple TV+ was about to launch one of their biggest shows of the year, a topical thriller headlined by Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain titled The Savant. Suddenly, three days prior to release, they yanked it from their schedules. What happened? Kate and Rory peel back the thought process behind the last-minute change of heart, and uncover a dense history of movies, shows, and songs that had their paths altered by real-life events.Elsewhere, Kate has A LOT of fun choosing some of the most out there celebrity baby names of all time and tries to explain why they prove to be so popular, while Rory reveals his working theory on the top secret new movie that Kendrick Lamar is working on with the creators of South Park!If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the arrival of Netflix's huge new show House Of Guinness, telling the story of Ireland's most famous dynasty, Kate and Rory do a deep dive on the origins of nepo-babies, the best and worst examples, nepo-babies you might not have known were nepo-babies, and they attempt to come up with a rebrand for this particular cohort!On top of that, Kate reveals some very surprising details around A.I. and the part it plays in modern romance, while Rory finally unravels his dislike for Rotten Tomatoes and introduces the term "Letterboxd Dating" to the world!If you like what you hear, please do follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, and all that good stuff that helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy (@deediddums) for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informationCulture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very first Twilight book was released 20 years ago this month... Feeling old yet? Kate and Rory dive deep on how the books and movies came to be, the huge impact it's had on modern pop culture since and why Kate is fond of an age gap. As if that wasn't enough, this episode also tries to get to the bottom of a spicy HBO rumour, and pulls back the lid on hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty and it's interesting viewers demographics!Please do continue to like, subscribe, comment, share with your friends, and generally sending us your positive vibes, piggies! If you'd like to contact us directly you can email [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder and Rory Cashin and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video killed the radio star... but who do we blame for the death of music video? Kate and Rory do a deep dive on the waning star that was MTV and how the recent VMAs offer a glimpse into how irrelevant they have become, what are the reasons behind the cratering of their cultural worth, and what the future might be. Also in this episode, we've also got celebrity nights out, a potential revival for old school journalism, the Irish influencer boycott list, and loads more!Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder and Rory Cashin. Production is by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio.If you want to get in touch with the show, you can email us on [email protected] or hit us up on social.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'll NEVER guess who (isn't?) dead! Off the back of He Who Shall Not Be Named being the subject of this weeks death rumours, Kate and Rory look back through a surprisingly long history of celebrity death hoaxes. How do they happen and why? And never mind fake deaths, what happens when a famous person actually kicks the proverbial bucket?Alongside some bonus Danny Dyer content, we also delve into Ireland's chances at the next Academy Awards, and how former The L-Word star Snoop Dogg suddenly seems to have an issue with same sex couples. Please do continue to like, subscribe, comment, share with your friends, and generally sending us your positive vibes, piggies! If you'd like to contact us directly you can email [email protected] Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder and Rory Cashin and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loud music, wet tents, warm beer? Yep, it is festival time in Ireland. Kate and Rory discuss their personal history with Irish and international music festivals, and why Irish audiences "can't have nice things." On top of that, there is a full breakdown of all the drama behind the scenes at some of the BBC's biggest shows, as well as a deep dive into Netflix's shocking behemoth and what it could mean for the future of entertainment as we know it. Please do like/share/subscribe/tell your friends about Culture Pigs, wherever you get your podcasts! Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder and Rory Cashin and is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The anticipation is through the roof for The Traitors Ireland to finally debut, and to celebrate its arrival, Kate and Rory take us through all of the shows that have tried to match The Traitors' success. How successful have they been so far? Let's dig in and find out, piggies!This is a bonus episode to celebrate our launch - we'll have a new, full-length episode for you right on schedule this Friday.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like denim? Do you like nonsense puns that don't make grammatical sense but are still capable of igniting a battle for the ages online? Then do we have the advertising campaign for you! Kate and Rory break down THAT American Eagle advert, the cultural fallout, and what it might mean for the future of one of Hollywood's most-talked-about new stars.This is a bonus episode to celebrate our launch - we'll have a new, full-length episode for you right on schedule this Friday.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the way in which we understand, deal with and consider celebrities changing? Yes and no, according to this week’s ep and it’s not entirely to do with the slew of chicken-based shows that are out at the minute, but they’re definitely involved. Join the pigs as they discuss the Fantastic 4 press tour and what chat show hosts sitting on the right or left means as well as a slew of Rory’s personal experiences with A-listers on the press junket run.This is a bonus episode to celebrate our launch - we'll have a new, full-length episode for you right on schedule this Friday.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare once wrote that “no legacy is so rich as honesty” and that’s a lesson that some of the people covered in this week’s show might have done well to heed. Because let’s face it, legacy is a huge part of celebrity culture nowadays - building it, monetising it and just generally how not to leave a turd blocked toilet in your wake.Our very first episode sees Kate and Rory gather around the trough to deconstruct the biggest (pop)culture stories of the week. From Oasis, to Taylor (both Swift and Liz) and why all wasn’t well and didn’t end well for Carrie Bradshaw’s Sex and The City multiverse. Because let's face it, when it comes to the writing on And Just Like That, Shakespeare it was not.Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.