Everything Is Content

Beth, Ruchira & Oenone

In a world where Everything Is Content - Beth McColl, Ruchira Sharma and Oenone are here to guide you through the stories that have ignited the online zeitgeist each week.


Films, viral long-reads, Instagram scandals, reality TV obsessions…: whether it's fine art or a TikTok trend, if you can post about it on the internet - then we can and will turn it into discourse.


Every week, Beth, Ruchira and Oenone will obsess over the pop-culture culture stories that fascinate us all and weigh-in on the conversations that they have incited online. Why are we so interested in these stories? And what does this say about us as we try to navigate life in the *real world*


Get in huns, we're about to make some content!


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Episodes

Intermezzo, thin characters & publishing unpacked
04-10-2024
Intermezzo, thin characters & publishing unpacked
It's Sally Rooney week here at Everything is Content!Beth, Ruchira and Oenone dive into their pop culture recommendations from the week, before plunging into the biggest literary event of the year: Sally Rooney's new novel Intermezzo.So, how good is it? The girls answer that core question, and dissect just how compelling her male characters are. The chat is fairly spoiler free, but do skip onto the next segment around the 30 minute mark if you want to be extra cautious.Next-up, discourse around Rooney and her mostly thin characters was firing up the timeline even before Intermezzo dropped. Just how justified are these arguments against the alleged "great millennial writer" of our time? Finally, what can we learn from Rooney's astonishing success when it comes to publishing at large? Do other diverse writers get the same chances for global stardom?Want to keep the conversation going? You can message us on our socials. FYI it's one kiss to everyone who subscribes to the Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod! -ITV: JoanNETFLIX: Nobody Wants ThisVANITY FAIR: Lost Illusions: The Untold Story of the Hit Show’s Poisonous CultureGQ: Willem Dafoe hits his final form: the Miu Miu overlordSALLY ROONEY: IntermezzoVOGUE: Why Are All The Characters In Sally Rooney’s Novels So Thin?ELECTRIC LITERATURE: I Love Sally Rooney’s Novels, But They Aren’t Written For MeEMMA SPECTER: More PleaseTHE NEW YORK TIMES: Sally Rooney Thinks Career Growth is Overrated  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Concert etiquette, passport bros & the Skinny Influencer
27-09-2024
Concert etiquette, passport bros & the Skinny Influencer
This week it’s our beloved Oenone’s turn to be ill- she was very missed but the show went on with Ruchira and Beth getting stuck into the debate about modern concert etiquette after a viral call out after a Chappell Roan gig. Are we forgetting how to behave at events or are times simply changing?Next up is Jamali Maddix’s documentary on so-called ‘passport bros’ who encourage young men to travel to South America to find better lives and better wives. A sinister male MLM in the making or just a passing fad- we discuss. And lastly The New York Times investigated a ‘Skinny Influencer’ after she was banned from TikTok for videos that some believe encourage disordered eating. Is this a move in the right direction or social media censorship? And why can't we escape the cult of thinness? This final conversation contains potentially triggering mention of eating disorders and diet culture, so please listen with care. Run-don’t-walk to our Instagram @everythingiscontentpod to let us know what you thought about today’s topics- our DMs and comments are wide open and waiting. THE GUARDIAN - The Ministry of Time NETFLIX - His Three DaughtersVARIETY - Bebe Rexha Hit by PhoneSKY NEWS - Pink stunned by fan’s mothers ashes THE GUARDIAN - Brixton Academy CrushBILLBOARD - Astroworld DISTRACTIFY - beabadoobee Stresses Importance of Concert EtiquetteU&DAVE - Jamali Maddix: Follow the LeaderTHE GUARDIAN - Hustlers INDIE MAG- Conspiracy Culture THE GUARDIAN - Follow the Leader NYTIMES - Who Is the ‘Skinny Influencer?’ WSJ - Liv Schmidt  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will&Harper, chaos-queen Jemima Kirke and cutting parents off
19-09-2024
Will&Harper, chaos-queen Jemima Kirke and cutting parents off
Gorgeous babe Beth is ill this week, so Oenone and Ruchira steer the content ship into port. The pair dive into Netflix's new documentary starring funny-man Will Ferrell and his long-time bestie and collaborator, Harper Steele. The documentary makes for a tearful, moving examination of friendship, allyship, and what it means to be a trans woman in the US. Grab your tissues before watching! Next-up, Vogue dropped a new series starting with a day-in-the-life as actress, artist and it girl Jemima Kirke. At one point she writes that she's bought a kitten and is yet to deliver it to a friend. Why do we love knowing the unusual details of a celeb's life? And finally, a New Yorker piece takes a 360-view of a rising trend of people going 'no-contact' with their parents. Ruchira and Oenone discuss whether we can learn anything about how to navigate difficult family relationships from the piece, and if our views on family estrangement have changed after reading it.Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think!Have you subscribed? We personally love every single person who has!—In Vogue: The 90sEvery OutfitTHEM: Will & Harper Is a Daringly Honest Look at Trans Belonging in AmericaNPR: In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kidsTHE LANCET: Gender-related self-reported mental health inequalities in primary care in England: a cross-sectional analysis using the GP Patient SurveyNIH: Suicide and Suicidal Behavior among Transgender PersonsVOGUE: Inside Jemima Kirke’s Charmingly Unscripted LifeTHE NEW YORKER: Why So Many People Are Going “No Contact” with Their Parents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Parasocial relationships, Emily in Paris and moving in with mum and dad
22-08-2024
Parasocial relationships, Emily in Paris and moving in with mum and dad
What are THOSE!? Oenone shares some troubling news about the return of heeled trainers... Once we spiritually recovered, we dived into Chappell Roan's frustration at "creepy" fans, to investigate what exactly do celebs owe us. Should we feel offended, or commend her for setting a boundary? We also speak about our favourite 30-something marketing hot-mess, Emily, who is still in Paris. Why do people hate her? And finally Beth wrote an opinion piece about moving out of London and in with her parents, and it pushed A LOT of people's buttons online. We debrief on why the conversation around living in London and renting is so charged.Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think! Have you subscribed? We would love it if you did!—COLIN WALSH: KalaKASUO ISHIGURO: The Remains of the Day  VOGUE: Spanx founder Sarah Blakely wants you to run in (sneaker) heelsINTERVIEW MAGAZINE: Charli XCX Tells Us What’s Really Going On Down ThereCHAPPELL ROANTHE GUARDIAN: Emily in Paris: this whirlwind of nonsense is basically a story told with dolls by a childINEWS: At 31, I’m moving in with my parents – I feel a failure but it’s the right choiceHOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Sydney Sweeney on Fame, Hollywood Fakery and the Pressure of Paying the Billshttps://www.arts-emergency.org/—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone Photography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The unhinged Cut essay, Blake Lively's villain edit and the end of Love Island monarchy
16-08-2024
The unhinged Cut essay, Blake Lively's villain edit and the end of Love Island monarchy
This week on Everything Is Content, we’re dissecting yet another controversial essay from The Cut: is it normal to hate your pet after having a baby? Are magazines sacrificing integrity for clicks? We’re also talking about the rumoured BTS feud on It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Why is the internet taking sides and is there more to this than meets the eye? Plus, a nation mourns after Molly Mae and Tommy Fury’s break-up announcement on Wednesday. If you want to chat about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode - please do send us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod!https://www.waterstones.com/book/men-have-called-her-crazy/anna-marie-tendler/9781785122385https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honest-Woman-Memoir-Love-Work-ebook/dp/B0CL5FZGFN/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGecHq3oo/https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/aug/04/didi-review-bittersweet-asian-american-coming-of-age-drama-sean-wang-joan-chen-izaac-wang-taiwanese-american-californiahttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/reuben-kaye-live-and-intimidatinghttps://www.thecut.com/article/pets-dog-cat-having-a-baby.htmlhttps://www.thecut.com/article/age-gap-relationships-marriage-younger-women-older-man.htmlhttps://www.thecut.com/article/amazon-scam-call-ftc-arrest-warrants.htmlhttps://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.htmlhttps://metro.co.uk/2024/08/14/internet-tearing-blake-lively-apart-right-now-21419827/?ico=mosaic_taghttps://deadline.com/2024/08/it-ends-with-us-justin-baldoni-melissa-nathan-blake-lively-1236039853/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/ryan-reynolds-blake-lively-apologize-plantation-themed-wedding-n1235770xhttps://news.sky.com/story/molly-mae-hague-announces-split-from-tommy-fury-13196990 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Far-right riots, Dallas cheerleaders and the return of smut
08-08-2024
Far-right riots, Dallas cheerleaders and the return of smut
This week on Everything Is Content, we thought it was about time to discuss the Netflix docu-series that everyone has been raving about for the last few weeks - America’s Sweethearts. Does the life of a cheerleader appeal to us - and does the documentary have a dark side? We also take a look at the return of smutty literature - why do we sometimes look down on the genre, and is it about time we read some? We also check in about how we’re feeling following the week of unrest in the UK. What role has social media played - and how can we look forward to positive solutions? If you want to chat about anything we’ve covered in today’s episode - give us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod! —PITCHFORK: Blackout https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/britney-spears-blackout/SUBSTACK: Meaghan Garveyhttps://scarycoolsadgoodbye.substack.com/ BBC IPLAYER: Eastenders https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006m86d/eastendersNETFLIX: America’s Sweetheartshttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81685878 TORTOISE MEDIA: Stoking hate: Elon Musk and Tommy Robinsonhttps://www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/08/06/stoking-hate-elon-musk-and-tommy-robinson/ HUCK: We protected our community from a far right mob, here's what happenedhttps://www.huckmag.com/article/we-protected-an-asylum-seeker-hotel-from-the-far-right-heres-what-happened-bristol THE GUARDIAN: My weeks of reading hornily https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/06/my-weeks-of-reading-hornily-steamy-book-sales-have-doubled-and-i-soon-found-out-why ALEXIS B OSBORN: Heat Clinichttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Heat-Clinic-Heatverse-Alexis-Osborne-ebook/dp/B0BX4ZT3PB —Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ballerina Farm, Mamma Mia overcrowding & banned boyfriends
02-08-2024
Ballerina Farm, Mamma Mia overcrowding & banned boyfriends
Happy Olympics everyone! Despite knowing basically nothing about *actual* sport, we dive into some of our fave moments from the games so far. We also delve head first into the article that EVERYONE has been talking about this week - The Times piece about the influencer Ballerina Farm. Has this rightfully reignited the tradwife debate - or should we just leave her alone to raise her kids and milk her cows? We also want to know if you were at the open air screening of Mamma Mia that got cancelled in London last week - is recommendation culture ruining our experiences or is it just an effect of the economic crisis? Head over to our Instagram and TikTok pages @everythingiscontentpod for memes, discussions and chats - we’d love to know what you think! Have you subscribed? We personally love every single person who has! —THE GUARDIAN: 'Main character energy': Kim Yeji, the pistol shooter taking over the internetTHE GUARDIAN: How ‘girl dad’ Flavor Flav became hype man for the US women’s water polo teamNEW YORK TIMES: The Hottest Item at the Olympics Is a Chocolate MuffinTIKTOK: Mamma Mia cancelled due to overcrowdingTHE GUARDIAN: London’s Columbia Road carol services cancelled over safety fearsVULTURE: The Decomposition of Rotten TomatoesTHE TIMES: Meet the queen of the ‘trad wives’ (and her eight children)THE CUT: Ballerina Farm Says She Couldn’t Love Her Life MoreTHE I: Women who bring their husbands to lunch with the girls should be arrested (immediately)—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Septum arms, AI journalists and Kamala Harris’ brat summer
26-07-2024
Septum arms, AI journalists and Kamala Harris’ brat summer
Wake up babe, new nonsense body insecurity just dropped! This week on Everything Is Content, we’re discussing the term ‘septum arms’ which was generated by the TikTok algorithm... what does this tell us about the speed of the trend cycle, and should we be concerned about the gen pop’s level of internet literacy? And, of course - we’re discussing the Kamala Harris x brat meme cycle… should we be pleased that politicians are trying to engage younger voters or is this distracting us from talking about actual policies? We also talk about Reem - Sheerluxe’s new ‘AI-enhanced’ team member… we have THOUGHTS. A lot of them. Give us a lil follow on Instagram or drop us a message if you have something you need to hear us chat about, or if you have opinions on anything you’ve heard us talk about today. Brat memes also welcomed. —PODCRUSHED: Ariana Grande (Apple link)PODCRUSHED: Ariana Grande (Spotify link)VOGUE: Daisy Edgar-Jones Has Entered The It-Girl ArenaPATRIC GAGNE: SociopathJON RONSON: The Psychopath TestLATE TO THE PARTY WITH GRACE CAMPBELL: Apple LinkLATE TO THE PARTY WITH GRACE CAMPBELL: Spotify LinkELLEN ATLANTA: Pixel FleshTHE GUARDIAN: ‘Kamala IS brat’ - Harris campaign goes lime-green to embrace the meme of the summerFORBES: ‘Septum Arms’ On TikTok - Behind The Meme That’s Baffled And Upset Users SHEERLUXE: Meet Our New AI-Enhanced Editor ReemRUTGER BREGMAN: Utopia For Realists —Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Olivia Petter - author of Gold Rush and Millennial Love: Everything In Conversation
19-07-2024
Olivia Petter - author of Gold Rush and Millennial Love: Everything In Conversation
Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone in conversation with the brilliant journalist, podcaster and author Olivia Petter. Olivia’s debut novel Gold Rush is out now - it’s a story about consent, celebrity culture and trying to work out where women fit in a world that constantly devalues and disrespects their bodies... sounds right up our street, eh?!We all loved the book and in this conversation we get stuck into our burning questions for Olivia - but don’t worry, the conversation is spoiler-free if you haven’t finished the book yet. As a note of caution, this conversation does contain references to sexual violence and violence against women. We have had some illness in the team this week, so thank you for bearing with us. We think you're going to love this chat - and we’ll be back with the usual this time next week! Follow Olivia on Instagram @OliviaPetterGold Rush is out now - you can buy your copy here!__THE TIMES: ‘Blackout sex’ is rife. I should know, it happened to meBBC IPLAYER: I May Destroy YouKATE ELIZABETH RUSSELL: My Dark Vanessa ELIZABETH GILBERT: Big MagicTATE: Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a CrucifixionELIZABETH FLOCK: The Furies—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eyebrow blindness, forgiving bullies and athletes in lingerie
12-07-2024
Eyebrow blindness, forgiving bullies and athletes in lingerie
Who wants some content?! Join Beth, Ruchira and Oenone as we take a look at some of the most talked about pop culture stories of the week.We discuss TikTok diagnosing everybody with so-called "eyebrow blindness"… is there ever a good time to tell someone their make-up looks bad? We also discuss Katy Wix’s powerful yet divisive piece for the Observer about forgiving her childhood bully and a new lingerie campaign featuring international rugby players - is this 2016 girlboss feminism all over again, and why do we place so much importance on being beautiful above all else?Make sure you go back and listen to our two deep dives on beauty and ageing if you want to hear more about some of the topics we discuss in this episode! Who’s up for doing Julia Fox’s memoir Down The Drain as our next Everything Is Content Book Club? Let us know on Instagram @everythingiscontentpod#ContentIsBeautiful—DAVID NICHOLLS: You Are Here APPLE PODCASTS: Memory Lane with Kerry Godliman and Jen BristerSPOTIFY: Memory Lane with Kerry Godliman and Jen BristerJULIA FOX: Hey, that was meJULIA FOX: Down The Drain GRAZIA: What is eyebrow blindness? THE OBSERVER: Could you forgive your childhood bully? GLAMOUR: Do sportswomen really need to be ‘sexy’ to be taken seriously?—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Coachella-ing of Glastonbury, working it out on the remix and The Genny Lec
05-07-2024
The Coachella-ing of Glastonbury, working it out on the remix and The Genny Lec
Join us for a tender post-Glastonbury episode of Everything Is Content. See how long it takes you to guess which one of our trio spent the weekend on a farm in Somerset… we discuss if Glastonbury has become commercialised like its american cousin Coachella. Would we take up the offer of gifted glamping if we were offered it? We also discuss the cultural phenomenon of the nemesis, and discuss Charli and Lorde working things out on the remix. And we reflect on our hopes and fears for the new government.Give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok @everythingiscontentpod - we’d love to hear what topics you would like us to discuss on the podcast. And while you’re here, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you never miss an episode! —YORGOS LANTHIMOS: Kinds of Kindness VARIETY: Paul Mescal Bulked Up for ‘Gladiator 2’ but Didn’t Want to Become a Sex Symbol: I Never Wanted to Look ‘More Like an Underwear Model Than a Warrior’BBC IPLAYER: Dua Lipa at Glastonbury NOVARA MEDIA: Labour is Still Letting The Far Right Set The AgendaPITCHFORK: The Girl, so confusing version with LordeTHE ATLANTIC: Get Yourself A NemesisJACK ROOKE: If only Diana and Camilla…—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bisexuality in pop culture - a deep dive
28-06-2024
Bisexuality in pop culture - a deep dive
In celebration of Pride Month - this week on Everything Is Content, we’re doing a deep dive into a topic that is very close to our hearts -  bisexuality in pop culture. Who are our bi and queer icons from the world of showbiz? (and bizarrely, the animal kingdom…), what are the new frontiers for bi representation in the media? and what does the queer pop boom mean for us? If you’d like to hear us deep dive on a topic - send us a message on Instagram @everythingiscontentpodAnd while we have you - we’d like to remind our UK listeners to vote in the general election on Thursday 4th July. —ROLLING STONE: Billie Eilish Would Like to Reintroduce HerselfDAZED: Why were the SATC girls so weird about bisexuality? GLAAD: Representation of Bisexual+ Characters THEM: Reneé Rapp Is Rewriting the Rules of Lesbian Pop StardomTV SHOWS MENTIONED: Sex And The CityAlly McbealThe OCI Kissed A GirlBroad City Killing Eve Euphoria Coronation Street A Shot at Love with Tila TequilaToo Hot To HandleLove IslandAre You The One ARTISTS MENTIONED: Frank Ocean Miley CyrusBillie EilishRenne Rapp Muna Chappell Roan Jojo Siwa—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It Girl Nicola Coughlan, viral street interviews and birthing honesty
21-06-2024
It Girl Nicola Coughlan, viral street interviews and birthing honesty
Today on Everything Is Content - we dive into the It Girl of the moment - Nicola Coughlan. She’s the latest Skims girlie and we are so here for it! When’s it our turn, Kim?! We also take a dive into the world of street interviews. What happens when a voxpop goes viral, and are there moral implications we should consider? We also discuss Louise Thompson’s interview with her former Made In Chelsea co-star Jamie Laing, where she opens up about some of the traumas she has faced around motherhood and birth.Our conversation about Louise Thompson mentions birth loss, trauma and PTSD - so please tread carefully if you find any of those topics upsetting. —HANNAH BERVOETS: We Had To Remove This PostJACQUELINE HARPMAN: I Who Have Never Known MenNETFLIX: Perfect MatchOFF AIR WITH FI AND JANE: Miquita and Andi OliverSTIRRING IT UP: with Miquita and Andi OliverADULTING: The PodmotherMOYA LOTHIAN-MCLEAN: Are You Voting In The General Election?INSTAGRAM: Meet Cutes NYCTIKTOK: Guys I had no idea this was Baz LuhrmannTIKTOK: Selena Gomez, because of all she’s been throughNETFLIX: BridgertonGLAMOUR: Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan is Kim Kardashian's latest Skims girlieGOOD COMPANY: Louise ThompsonBBC IPLAYER: This Is Going To Hurt—Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeExec Producer: James Norman-FyfeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.