The discourse department podcast artwork

PODCAST · society

The discourse department

Internet rabbit holes, forgotten pop culture meets, plenty of satire, some intellectualism

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed May 12, 2026 · Source feed

  1. 5

    Chav music; Bassline, Burberry & Britain

    From happy hardcore and donk to bassline, garage, grime and beyond, this video explores the sounds that emerged from Britain’s council estates and working-class communities. More than just music, these genres tell a story about class, identity, aspiration, rebellion and what happens when people create culture with whatever they have available.This is a deep dive into chav culture, Britain’s forgotten countercultures, and the music that defined a generation.

  2. 4

    we're colonising the pub

    Black british nationalism, uk underground music and spoons are driving black brits to the pub.

  3. 3

    no such thing as an industry plant

    Industry plants are a projection of insecurity! In this essay I will.

  4. 2

    british strip clubs suck

    A case study in class, labour and desire

  5. 1

    rip charles dickens you would’ve loved a bbl

    The BBL might feel like a modern invention, but the silhouette is straight out of the 1800s. This video connects Victorian corsets to cosmetic surgery, tracing how the same body ideal flexes across fashion, music, and pop culture.

  6. 0

    In TMZ’s defence: Society needs gossip

    Gossip is messy, invasive and often unethical, but what if it’s also necessary? This episode explores how tabloids and informal surveillance can expose truths that institutions ignore.Tiktok - ThediscoursedepartmentInstagram - Thediscoursedepartment

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Internet rabbit holes, forgotten pop culture meets, plenty of satire, some intellectualism

HOSTED BY

Sibusisiwe

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The discourse department have?

The discourse department currently has 6 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The discourse department about?

Internet rabbit holes, forgotten pop culture meets, plenty of satire, some intellectualism

How often does The discourse department release new episodes?

The discourse department has 6 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The discourse department?

You can listen to The discourse department on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts The discourse department?

The discourse department is created and hosted by Sibusisiwe.
URL copied to clipboard!