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Someone in the Crowd
by Sheyda and Sumi
Someone in the Crowd is a pop culture podcast hosted by Sheyda and Sumi. Each episode feels like a candid conversation between friends, where they dive into the trends, moments, and cultural shifts shaping entertainment today. From personal reflections to unfiltered takes on film and music, this podcast is a mix of fun, real talk, and insightful commentary. Sheyda and Sumi have always been Someone in the Crowd—observing, questioning, and enjoying the art and media that influence us all. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the world of entertainment.
Episodes
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Meeting Celebs: The Delusional, The Dramatic & The Downright Hilarious (Part 2)
We’re back with more unfiltered celebrity stories! This time, Sheyda recalls the rapper who tried to kick her out of the club (rude), while Sumi gushes over Tessa Thompson’s ultimate girl’s girl energy. Plus, Sheyda has a moment with Joe Jonas, and we reveal why Gstaad Guy and Emma Chamberlain...
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Is Music Still Authentic? Virality, Live Shows & The Industry Shift with Megan James
The music industry has never moved faster. With TikTok dictating what goes viral, artists designing concerts for shareable moments, and the explosion of live shows post-COVID, is authenticity in music still alive? Today, we speak with Megan James, a booking agent assistant, and former fangirl...
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From Double-Faults to DNFs: Why Everyone’s Suddenly Into F1 & Tennis
Formula 1 and tennis have always been elite sports, but their influence on pop culture has never been stronger. With Drive to Survive making F1 appointment television and Challengers bringing tennis back into fashion, both sports have become status symbols as much as they are competitions. But is...
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From the Pit to the Big Stage: Making It as a Concert Photographer with Charlie Pief
This week, we’re joined by concert photographer Charlie Pief, who went from fangirl to shooting some of the biggest artists on stage. She spills on what it takes to break into an industry built on networking and nepotism—especially when you’re not based in a major city—plus the importance of...
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Oscars 2025: Robberies, Snubs & Straight-Up Nonsense
The 2025 Oscars nominations just dropped, and we have THOUGHTS. Did Kieran Culkin actually act in A Real Pain, or was he just being himself? Why is Emilia Perez even here (and how did it become the worst-rated Best Picture nominee ever on Letterboxd)? Meanwhile, Challengers was completely robbed,...
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From Blockbusters to Bitesize: We Forgot How to Pay Attention
At this point, we genuinely don’t know how to watch a movie without checking our phones every five minutes. But is that just us, or have attention spans collectively crumbled? This week, we’re spiraling about how modern media has completely rewired the way we consume stories—from why limited…
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Reacting to the 2025 Grammys: Snubs, Surprises & Hot Takes
Sheyda and Sumi are diving into the madness of the 2025 Grammys—the wins, the losses, and the internet meltdowns in between. From Kendrick Lamar turning a diss track into a Grammy sweep to Beyoncé finally securingthat Album of the Year win, we break down how this year’s awards felt both...
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Hi Barbie! Are we in our Girlhood era? 🎀 Pop culture’s new wave of feminism
First, we wore pink for Barbie. Then, we swapped friendship bracelets at the Eras Tour. Now, everything is girl—girl math, girl dinner, girl trends. But is this the best thing to happen to feminism, or are we just turning it into an aesthetic? Is this an awakening for girls around the world, or...
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Meeting Celebs: the Good, the Bad, and the Cringe
Sheyda and Sumi are sharing their wildest and most unexpected celebrity encounters in this episode. From Timothée Chalamet calling Sheyda his "bestie" to close calls with One Direction or foundation stains left by Mom-agers, things never go quite as planned. Sumi opens up about a famous actor who...
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Cancel Culture is Broken: The Internet’s Toxic Hobby
In the second episode of Someone in the Crowd, Sheyda and Sumi break down the complexities of cancel culture—when it works, when it doesn’t, and how it often prevents people from genuinely learning and growing from their mistakes. We delve into the double standards of public outrage, exploring…
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How One Direction Shaped Us: Reflecting on Liam Payne’s Legacy
In our very first episode of Someone in the Crowd, Sheyda and Sumi reflect on the heartbreaking loss of Liam Payne and what it means for us as fans who grew up with One Direction. We chat about the unique bond between One Direction and their fans—one that goes beyond the typical fan-celebrity...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Someone in the Crowd is a pop culture podcast hosted by Sheyda and Sumi. Each episode feels like a candid conversation between friends, where they dive into the trends, moments, and cultural shifts shaping entertainment today. From personal reflections to unfiltered takes on film and music, this podcast is a mix of fun, real talk, and insightful commentary. Sheyda and Sumi have always been Someone in the Crowd—observing, questioning, and enjoying the art and media that influence us all. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the world of entertainment.
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Sheyda and Sumi
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