The sad/exciting day is here! The final episode of Trends & Tings is here, and it’s a biggie. We discuss the future and predictions for many of the topics we’ve covered - cancel culture, climate, politics, music and more. We then delve into your questions + reflect on the biggest takeaways from the pod that we’re both left with. It’s an emotional one for us, and we hope you enjoy! A big thank you as well from both of us for listening and supporting us throughout the years, we couldn’t have done it without you all. Love you all! - Gords & Scott Links Meyne Wyatt’s Monologue Soaliha’s Logies Article  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media expert and analyst, Joe Golden, is with us for our final guest episode - to chat everything media and advertising. Whether it’s how brands advertise to us, privacy laws and if brands like Google and Instagram are actually interesting to us - we discuss it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show and climate advocate, Antonio Greer, joins us for a chat on a topic that has been relatively consistent on the poddy. Antonio joins us to chat the state of climate change at the moment, changes you can make to help, and what to do if you have anxiety about the future of the planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode of our final series of shows, we’re joined by new mum and content/creator, Dominique Birouste, to chat all things kids. As many of us consider things like marriage, moving in, and of course children, as we get older - we chat to Dom about the highs, challenges and things to consider when it comes to children. You can follow Dom’s creative agency ACE ORIGINAL here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a minute! We're back to announce the super sad wrap of the podcast. But don't worry, we ain't going out without a bang! We're here to look back a little on 4 years of Trends & Tings + to let you know what we have planned for the final episodes. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our final show of the year, and we’re wrapping all the big ticket items that made 2022 tick! In particular, we’re chatting big stories and news, music, TV shows and films in a bumper end to our 2022 run. The show will return in late January 2023. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about the new Netflix doco about Meghan and Harry - does it prove that we still obsess over the Royal family? Also, we chat new free public transport days in Victoria and what other changes might make our lives a bit easier. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Socceroos bowed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup against Argentina, but we chat about why this team was very easy to get around. Also Kanye West is back (for the 19384th time this year) in the news - this time saying he likes Hitler!!! We chat about why it’s hard to support him at the moment.   All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most controversial FIFA World Cup is here, and with a lot of tough-to-grasp cultural laws in play - we chat about where the line gets drawn.  Also Brendan Fraser says he’ll boycott the Golden Globes if nominated - after he claimed that he was groped by a Hollywood Foreign Press Association member a few years back. We chat about things worth more than a career. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about Louis CK’s near sold out Aussie tour - has he overcome being ‘cancelled’?   With Black Panther Wakanda Forever the latest big superhero blockbuster film, we’re joined by producer Sophie Saville to chat all things movies and trends. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Follow Sophie’s Links: IG@storymillstudios @evictedthemovie https://thestorymill.com.au/ Watch ‘Evicted’ in Sydney: https://www.ritzcinemas.com.au/events/evicted-a-modern-romance-q-and-a-screening See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk officially owns Twitter, but with near-$20 blue tick verifications, controversial personalities and “free speech” - will it transform Twitter in a good way?  Commercial giant Unilever has announced a 4-day work week trial for employees in Australia and NZ - so will it work? Gords’ shares his recent experience in a 9-day fortnight trial. Melbourne Cup audiences declined big time this year, is horse racing finished? Or is gambling the winner? All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the devastating murder of indigenous boy Cassius Turvey in WA, we chat about why there hasn’t been more national uproar + if we’ve made any real progress on racism post Black Lives Matter Plus, Taylor Swift’s 10th album came with a bit of criticism after her video for ‘Anti-Hero’ was accused of being fatphobic. We chat about the video clip, expression in music and triggers for different people. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sportswashing is all the talk, with separate controversies in the past week in netball, cricket and the AFL. So - should athletes have more influence in who actually sponsors the teams they play in?   Also an embarrassing moment at a Steve Lacy concert has people wondering if Tik Tok has ruined the way we engage with modern music. So we’re chatting about music marketing and viral Tik Tok tunes. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In early November we’ll have Netflix with ads! But surprisingly it’ll still cost you $6.99 to sign up. So, would you consider the cheaper option? Or is it a sneaky ploy to get people to sign up for more expensive plans? Also are side hustles back?! We chat about people taking on more work to meet the rising cost of living, what type of work we would both taken on and if it’s actually sustainable with a full time job. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Adriana and Agnus two teachers in NSW to give us an update on why teachers are rallying to change their working conditions Also, quiet quitting is the newest anti-work movement but what happens when you can't use it in your industry. We chat about the trend and explore other ways to get the work life balance we all desire  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Optus data breach all over the news, what actually happens now? We chat about what we’ve done as Optus customers, as well as other tales about scamming and privacy breaches. Also, having gone to both a comedy and music gig this past week Gords is wondering which one is the elite live gig??  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maroon 5’s Adam Levine is caught up in a cheating scandal that he says he is just a little flirtatious. A lot of people are coming out to say otherwise, so we jump into what’s happened and if this is a sign to ditch his music. Also, the renal pain is real atm; some of us have been hit with crazy rent increases or straight-out evictions. We chat about all the craziness of trying to find a new home and if we might need to start looking at other living situations. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about a recent talk at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas about algorithms and big tech businesses controlling our opinions - interesting or doubtful?? And also, with celebration events in full swing, we chat about etiquette at birthday drinks! How much do you spend on a birthday drink? Do you bring a gift?! Bring your opinions for this one. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen Elizabeth II has passed aged 96, after an impressive 70 year reign. There's a new king, new currency and probably a load of changes soon to come. We chat about the responses to the Queen's death and what Australia's relationship with the UK could look like. And, your boy Scotty is back after a couple of weeks away in Europe. We chat sun, food, festivals and how Sydney could hopefully regain its cred as a global city.  Show Notes Australia has no easy road to a republic after the Queen’s death – and Charles’ PR makeover makes it even less likely: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/10/australia-has-no-easy-road-to-a-republic-after-the-queens-death-and-charles-pr-makeover-makes-it-even-less-likely  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Scott is still galavanting so media mainstay Joe Golden is with us as a guest host! Joe Biden has erased nearly $1 trillion US dollars in student debt! We chat about the big relief package, if it could happen in Australia and why uni is too expensive on our shores. Also, Lachlan Murdoch is suing local Aussie publisher, Crikey, for defamation. We chat about what's happened and new media laws that could help journalists and media publishers with libel. Show Notes US president Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could help more than 40 millionhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-25/us-biden-student-loan-forgiveness-could-help-millions/101370008  Has Lachlan Murdoch bitten off more than he can chew?https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/08/26/kevin-rudd-lachlan-murdoch-defamation-lawsuit-crikey/  Crikey GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/crikey-defence-fund  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, with Scott over in Europe, Gords is joined by special guest host and Co-Founder of Whatslively, Trishanth Chandrahasan! With people like Andrew Tate, Hasbulla, Charlie D'Amelio and others all rising to fame on the back of social media, we chat about how they often hold more influence than more 'traditional' celebs. Also, with Beyone and Drake both releasing dance-inspired albums - is pop-dance here to stay?! We chat about the next wave of modern music + our thoughts on the album. Show Notes The internet can’t stop talking about Andrew Tatehttps://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/viral/internet-cant-stop-talking-andrew-tate-tiktok-rcna42744  Could Beyonce & Drake’s Albums Help Bring Pop Music Back to the Dance Floor? https://www.billboard.com/media/podcasts/beyonce-drake-dance-albums-pop-shop-podcast-1235118208/  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite lower media coverage, COVID cases and deaths are at record highs, so how does that change things for hospitals? We are joined by ICU Ward nurse Maddie, a year after we spoke to her during lockdown, to chat about how things have changed, if COVID wards are still operational, and the future of transmissible diseases. All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With inflation at our doorstep, we chat about higher prices - including the ridiculous rent increase Gords just experienced. Also, Splendour In The Grass didn’t have the triumphant return we hoped for, so we chat if it should have gone ahead, who’s to blame and what’s next for music festivals   Show Notes Cost of living 2022: see how inflation has changed prices in Australia in the June quarter – interactive https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/ng-interactive/2022/jul/27/cost-of-living-australia-price-changes-inflation-2022-sydney-melbourne-brisbane-interactive-data-explorer-june-quarter Splendour in the Grass 2022: bus chaos, noxious mud and public urination at an ‘unbelievably awful’ timehttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jul/25/splendour-in-the-grass-2022-bus-chaos-noxious-mud-and-public-urination-at-an-unbelievably-awful-time All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With BA.4 and BA.5 COVID variants rising in transmission, we chat about if mandates are needed - and why wearing masks might make a huge difference in the long run.   Also! Splendour In The Grass is back, but with new restrictions which means under-18 ticket holders need a guardian with them at all times. Fair or yet another attack on music festivals?   Show Notes   ‘Not just another wave’: Australia’s Covid hospitalisations reach record levels in several stateshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/16/not-just-another-wave-australias-covid-hospitalisations-reach-record-levels-in-several-states Splendour in the Grass: claim organisers didn’t know about under-18s rule contradicted by NSW authoritieshttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/15/splendour-in-the-grass-claim-organisers-didnt-know-about-under-18s-rule-contradicted-by-nsw-authorities All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Dry July rolling around again, we chat about Australia’s relationship with alcohol, our own habits and if a less-alcohol based lifestyle is the future. Plus, Australian Idol is coming back - but did anyone ask for it?? We chat their new age limit rule, and if music reality shows have any relevance any more. Show Notes Dry July points way as more Australians cut back on booze https://www.theage.com.au/national/dry-july-points-way-as-more-australians-cut-back-on-booze-20220704-p5ayz9.html Hey, ‘Australian Idol’ – it’s a different world than when you left. It’s time to get with the program https://themusicnetwork.com/australian-idol-ageism/?fbclid=IwAR1-dji8MluuOz3Cb3fMAL9wHv6r3-2rfZATyY37uJqDBDTGeol_1vlDOPM  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about new NSW laws that could mean protestors face jail time a big, big fines for participating in protests that ‘disrupt economic activity’. Plus South By South West is coming to Australia! We discuss just how huge this is, why everyone should be excited by it and if Sydney deserves to host the event Show Notes Climate Protesters in Australia Face Harsh New Penalties https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/01/world/australia/climate-protest-laws.html SXSW is one of the biggest cultural events in the world. And now Sydney is getting in on the action https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-30/sxsw-south-by-southwest-festival-coming-to-sydney/101197768  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where else to start but with the Roe vs Wade abortion debate - initial reaction, how it’ll impact other sex-based laws and why aren’t more guys talking about it? Also, we chat through the PRGuy unveiling on Twitter - is anonymous commentary important for society to provide safety or should everyone be accountable? Show Notes Here’s Where All The Roe V Wade Solidarity Protests Are Happening In Australia This Week https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/roe-v-wade-australia-protest/ The end of Roe v. Wade, explained https://www.vox.com/2022/6/24/23181720/supreme-court-dobbs-jackson-womens-health-samuel-alito-roe-wade-abortion-marriage-contraception PRGuy unmasks himself in video with Friendlyjordies after legal threat by Avi Yemini https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jun/24/prguy17-unmasks-himself-in-video-with-friendlyjordies-after-legal-threat-by-avi-yemini  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start with a look at Rebel Wilson’s forced relationship outing in the Sydney Morning Herald + and whether it’s time to call it quits on gossip journalism Also, we look at Lizzo’s A+ response and action to public backlash after her recent song was called out for offensive lyrics Show Notes Evicted! A Modern Romance (+ Sydney Film Fest tickets) https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/evicted-a-modern-romance This Australian disability advocate pushed for Lizzo to remove a slur from her lyrics. It workedhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/this-australian-disability-advocate-pushed-for-lizzo-to-remove-a-slur-from-her-lyrics-it-worked/w0g8a11jf The Rebel Wilson uproar shows that gossip columns belong in a bygone erahttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/18/the-rebel-wilson-uproar-shows-that-gossip-columns-belong-in-a-bygone-era    All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trends and Tings is officially 30!... Well at least Scott and Gordon are. Although no Gordon on this week's episode, Scott is joined by Amanda Louisa who is a sustainability specialist, feminine leadership coach and recovering lawyer. The episode will touch on how to find your self-worth and the values that influence that. It also touches on the importance of rest and reassessing 'hustle' culture to avoid burning out.    Connect with Amanda Louisa Website: http://www.amandalouisa.com.au/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandalouisa/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-louisa/ Read her latest article "3 Ways to Help Someone Who’s Recovering from Trauma": https://tinybuddha.com/blog/3-ways-to-help-someone-whos-recovering-from-trauma/    All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Heard vs. Depp trial has finally ended, with a jury ruling in favour of Johnny Depp. We chat about the verdict coverage, the reactions and if this was a clear cut case in the end.  A leaked memo has Elon Musk in the headlines again, requiring all Tesla employees to return to the office for a minimum of 40hrs a week. Are we all due to return to our offices, or are other businesses showing us that a hybrid method can work?     Show Notes What did Depp v Heard teach us? That justice and reality TV are incompatible. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/05/what-did-depp-v-heard-teach-us-justice-and-reality-tv-incompatible  Elon Musk’s return-to-office threat to Tesla staff sparks Twitter spat with Australian billionaire. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jun/03/elon-musks-return-to-office-threat-to-tesla-staff-sparks-twitter-spat-with-australian-billionaire     All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sadly no Scott today, but we couldn’t not talk about the remarkable election result this weekend. Gords looks back at the aftermath, the incredible Independent and Greens performance + what the future holds. Also the uber-talented Sydney filmmaker Sophie Saville joins us to chat about her new film Evicted! (@evictedthemovie) which is premiering at the Sydney Film Festival. We talk about crowdfunding, film festivals and the impact of COVID + streaming on the industry. Show Notes Australia Decides; The latest results from the 2022 Federal Election https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/election/results-2022  Evicted! A Modern Romance (+ Tickets link) https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/evicted-a-modern-romance  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia's most prolific comedy voices, Dan Illic joins us on today’s pod! Known for his work across TV, film, radio and stage - he hosts the award-winning podcast A Rational Fear, and he knows a thing or two about Aussie politics.  We chat to him about: The key moments from the campaign trail so far How Independent candidates could influence real change Why climate action is so, so important for this election And what you should think about before voting this weekend Show Notes Buy tickets to Dan’s A Rational Fear x Sydney Opera House Show!  https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/comedy/2022/a-rational-fear.html  Follow Dan https://www.instagram.com/danilic/  Follow A Rational Fear https://www.instagram.com/arationalfear/  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Production on the film "Being Mortal" has come to a stop due to some questionable behaviour from actor Bill Murray. We chat about how the situation was handled and if this is a positive marker for the film industry The newest COVID challenge is how employers know if their workers are getting their jobs done while working from home. Some have resorted to productivity monitoring software, and we wonder if it's fair game or a step too far.  Show Notes Bill Murray speaks out about 'Being Mortal' film shutdown, saying, 'I did something I thought was funny, and it wasn't taken that way' https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/01/us/bill-murray-being-mortal-shutdown/index.html Employee monitoring software became the new normal during COVID-19. It seems workers are stuck with it: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-05-06/workers-returning-to-offices-covid-surveillance-software/101019128 All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk bought Twitter, but we chat about why he’s so desperate for more ‘free speech’ and how he also wants to monetise the platform Netflix announced a huge loss of subscribers recently, and the idea of trialling ads - so we chat about what’s gone wrong for the streaming giant   Show Notes Elon Musk is buying Twitter, what will he gain? https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2022/4/30/elon-musk-is-buying-twitter-what-will-he-gain  A low-cost subscription to Netflix with ads could have a huge impact on the streaming industry https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/425870   All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard saga are one of many recent cotnroversial celeb stories in the media. So is celeb status helpful, or not actually worth it? Also, we chat the gentrification of the Ramadan Night Markets in Sydney and whether gatekeeping culture should be more of a thing. Show Notes The divorce case that never was: the first week in the Depp v Heard trial https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/23/johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial-recap-first-week   The Behaviour Of Some White People I’ve Seen At Syd’s Ramadan Markets Makes Me Want To Gatekeep https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/lakemba-ramadan-night-markets-racism/  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Election has been called and week 1 of campaign has already dished out some interesting events. We chat about some of those stories and how this election mat shape up. Also, Kaley Cuoco (Big Bang Theory & The Flight Attendant) has divorced for the second time and vowed to never marry again. We delve into the whole idea of marriage and if it's needed to stay in a committed relationship. Show Notes ELECTION RECAP: Here’s Hoping The Libs Have A Plumber Because The Leaks Keep Coming: https://www.pedestrian.tv/federal-election-australia/election-recap-good-friday-weekend/  Kaley Cuoco Isn’t Holding Back: https://www.glamour.com/story/kaley-cuoco-cover-story  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all about the tunes that'll get you moving on this week's What We're Vibing. Check out why we love the latest from Hermitude, Made In Paris and Logic1000. Plus a dive into Bonobo's latest album Fragments. Follow Us! T & T Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hospitality industry is facing wage increase pressure, but they want a freeze to avoid coffees costing up to $7 - wowzerrs! We chat about higher priced food + drink, and fair wages. Also, it was April Fools last week so Gords has picked a handful of weird and wonderful stories, some true and some pranks. Can Scotty guess fact from fiction?? Show Notes Hospitality industry calls for pay freeze for Australia’s lowest-paid workers https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/apr/01/hospitality-industry-calls-for-pay-freeze-for-australias-lowest-paid-workers  You have got to be kidding me: this year’s standout April Fools’ gags https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/apr/01/you-have-got-to-be-kidding-me-this-years-standout-april-fools-gags  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start with the Will Smith Oscars moment which has rocked the world - we chat what happened, why there might be an excuse for Will and all the fallout from it Also, human trials for male contraception look set for late 2022 (hopefully), so we talk about the new study + it’s results and whether we’d take it early on Show Notes I stand with Jada: Alopecia is no joke for sufferers https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/i-stand-with-jada-alopecia-is-no-joke-for-sufferers-20220328-p5a8nd.html  Despite Encouraging Research, a Male Birth Control Pill Remains Elusive https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/25/well/male-birth-control-pills.html   All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're chatting all things live music and if it's time for artists to change up their act. Plus! News tunes from Young Franco, 1300, Joyce Wrice and Snakehips.  Follow Us! T & T Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the Domenica and Olivia drama on MAFS, in particular the latter’s leak of the former’s nude photos from OnlyFans. Also, we dive into heckling in sport after recent controversies surrounding Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios at the Indian Wells tennis tournament. Show Notes MAFS producers and bride Olivia called out for ‘shaming’ Domenica https://www.kidspot.com.au/lifestyle/entertainment/mafs-producers-and-bride-olivia-called-out-for-shaming-domenica/news-story/926642d1f2776a64adc889f33c64dc7e   Fan abuse of Naomi Osaka was idiotic – and increasingly common across sport https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/14/naomi-osaka-heckled-indian-wells-tennis-fan-abuse-tennis  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Batman is out and we've got some thoughts on it! Plus hear the new Wiggles album and a dive into Melbourne artist Hachiku. Follow Us! T & T Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Kardashian thinks women often don’t work hard enough, so we talk about that, work ethic, and how it applies to our own lives + if she has a point. Also, we chat about the new Covid sub-variant, what we know so far, and if we should be worried (bcoz damn we need dancefloors open more than ever before right now!!) Show Notes https://docs.gooKnown Billionaire Kim K’s Being Called TF Out By An Ex-Unpaid Intern For Her ‘Work Ethic’ https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/kim-kardashian-ex-employees-work-ethic/  Morrison plays down fresh Covid restrictions as experts say boosters best way to tackle subvariant https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/mar/12/morrison-plays-down-fresh-covid-restrictions-as-experts-say-boosters-best-way-to-tackle-subvariant  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tunes, tunes, tunes, we're all about the tracks that'll get you moving on this week's episode. Catch new releases from Mura Masa, Budjerah and SHAUN. Plus some local love for Jayvy and Elsy Wameyo. Follow Us! T & T Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all aware about the tragedy in Ukraine, so we chat about our thoughts on the situation, Russia’s gas power - and most importantly how you can support from afar. Also, the Oscars have announced a ‘cheer-worthy’ movie-moment award, so we look through the nominees, some movies that maybe were unlucky to miss the cut + movie theatre etiquette! Support Ukraine Charities Caritas Australia Ukraine Crisis Appeal Save The Children Care Australia Journalism The New Voice of Ukraine The Kyiv Independent   Show Notes All The Oscars Cheer Moment Nominees: https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1497326276465414145  How can Australians help the people of Ukraine?: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/25/how-can-australians-help-the-people-of-ukraine  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's What We're Vibing episode is all about new tunes from Aussie and NZ artists. Tune in to hear about releases from Cosmo's Midnight, Hooks, George Alice and Cadence.  Follow Us! T & T Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeezy is back in the news (not sure he ever left tbh), this time because he is only releasing his next album to people who buy his pricey stem music player. Is it fair game? And do musicians deserve more money for their art?? Also Uber has released public ratings, so you can see just how many 1-star ratings you’ve drummed up. So naturally this made us think about all the wild rideshare experiences we’ve had - in particular one huge night that Scotty had. Show Notes Kanye West’s $200 Stem Player will be the only way to get his next album, Donda 2: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/18/22940748/donda-2-stem-player-kanye-west-exclusive-music  Uber Has Woken Up And Chosen Violence By Letting Everyone See Their One-Star Ratings: https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/uber-one-star-ratings-privacy-centre/  All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's What We're Vibing episode is all about tunes that'll get you dancing. We check out new music from Flume, Peking Duk, Peach PRC, Denzel Curry & Anieszka. Follow Us! T & T Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a jam packed show today, with two big conversations. Joe Rogan’s latest controversy is hard to argue against; after a video showed him constantly using the ‘N’ word on his podcast over the past 12 years. But is he actually too popular to ever face real consequences? The Citipointe Christian College in Brisbane tried to sneakily introduce a new enrollment contract that discriminated against queer and trans students. We chat about religious and sexual impact in education and society, as politicians get set to vote on a hugely important religious discrimination bill this week. Show Notes Joe Rogan: https://ab.co/3shylhm Religious discrimination: https://bit.ly/3utScfH All Our Links: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with our weekly What We're Vibing episodes! This week, hear about new tunes from Warpaint, Disclosure and The Weeknd. Plus, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia has finally made it to an Aussie streaming platform (thnx Disney), if you're in the mood for a binge, there are 15 seasons for you to dig into.  Follow Us! T & T Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're sure you've seen THAT photo of 2021 Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. It's a picture worth a thousand words, and to help us unpack its meaning, we're joined by She's A Crowd CEO Zoë Condliffe. Plus, it's been a mammoth week at the Australian Open, particularly around Nick Kyrgios' unique personality. So we chat through whether Aussie larrikinism is a good thing and if the sport needs more general energy and vibes.   Show Notes: Change the Story - an evidence-based framework to guide a coordinated and effective national approach to preventing violence against women: https://www.ourwatch.org.au/resource/change-the-story-summary  Follow Zoë at She's A Crowd: Website: https://shesacrowd.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shesacrowd/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesacrowd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesacrowd  Follow Us! T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back!! And to kick off 2022, we’re joined by Barkindji, Wakka Wakka, Latjilatji, and Biri Gubba visual artist and content creator Emily Johnson to chat all things Jan 26th, including: How to be a good ally  Changing the date + what you should do on Jan 26th Why having a conversation is important Improving relationships with Indigenous and First Nation Australians Follow Emily: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darthem123 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howdoidelete1  Follow Us! T&T Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/  T&T Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings  T&T Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Trendsandtings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our big final episode!! And what better way to end this dumpster fire of a year than by looking back at some of the biggest stories of 2021?!? We chat about what's next for COVID, Facebook banning news, Simone Biles saying no, some of the big sporting triumphs, space dildos and a heap more.  Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our penultimate ep of 2021, we look back at the best entertainment that did the rounds. Scotty & I both pick our fave, album, TV show and film of the year - with and we reckon you might have some feelings about it! Also, NZ continues to lead the charge in health policy - announcing a plan to end cigarette sales by 2025 (you read that right!!). So we chat about if it's a good plan, or if it's gonna end in tears. Show Notes: RÜFÜS DU SOL tops the 2021 triple j Album Poll (Triple J) https://ab.co/3IKkIP1 New Zealand to ban smoking for next generation in bid to outlaw habit by 2025 (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/33dxd5h Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a heads up, some of the audio may be off on this episode, we'll be back to normal next week. It's the start of December so we're returning to our usual What We're Vibing format. A huge shoutout goes to all the great artists who released music during AusMusic Month. We've got albums from LEISURE and Silk Sonic that deliver that smooth soul itch we've been craving. Plus we chat about the new Bond flick and Knives Out that feature the iconic Daniel Craig.  What We're Vibing Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a heads up, some of the audio may be off on this episode, we'll be back to normal next week. Dr Brendan Koehler joins us to talk all things electric vehicles after the Fed Gov's multi-millionaire investment in the space. Is that enough? Will we ever afford one? Is Australia still way behind? Also, it looks like Gladys Berejiklian might run for federal politics, but is that even remotely okay? Especially if she is found guilty in the ongoing ICAC investigation? Show Notes: Australia bumps up investment in EV chargers, shuns sales targets (Reuters) https://reut.rs/3rI2SG9 Berejiklian backing ignites federal campaign fight on corruption (SMH) https://bit.ly/31uO1o6 Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we are, at the end of AusMusic Month but before we jumped into the recommendations for this episode, we spoke about NZ becoming the first country in the world to legalise drug testing services. And on a podcast first, we have the same tunes to recommend so check out our reasons why these tracks are great closers for our coverage of AusMusic Month.  What We're Vibing Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest COVID variant is here, the tech-startup-named, Omicron. So we chat about what we know so far, what we should and shouldn't be worried about + COVID fatigue. Also, Australia is set to announce ground-breaking new social media laws - which will expose online trolls for offensive comments. We open up on why it's an important step, but also whether there is a sneaky, sinister, government agenda at play. Show Notes: Explainer: What we know about Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant in South Africa (9News) https://bit.ly/3E7vs7w New Australian laws to unmask anonymous online trolls and make tech giants pay (SMH) https://bit.ly/3cX8Bzx Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a totally unplanned move, we both managed to see the Australian version of Hamilton, and boy are we hooked on musicals now. Plus we're nearing the end of AusMusic Month and so we've got some great tunes from the likes of Dom Dolla, Jordan Dennis, Tkay Maidza and Electric Fields for you to check out.  What We're Vibing Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kimmy K and Pete Davidson are apparently all loved up, but it's only a few months after the former divorced Kanye. So we chat about how long you should wait before dating someone else + age gaps in relationships. Also, Adele is back with her new album 30, and she wants you to listen to it in order! We chat about her banning the shuffle button on Spotify and how artists are starting to take back the power in music. Show Notes: Kanye West Has Made His Feelings About Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson Clear (Grazia) https://bit.ly/3oT3HJ8 Spotify bows to Adele, introduces long-requested 'play' feature and drops 'shuffle' as album default (ABC) https://ab.co/2Zc1mR1 Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie music is in fine form this week with great tunes from G Flip, Confidence Man and The Lazy Eyes. Plus Scotty brings up the album Necessary Evil that Tyne-Jame Organ released earlier this year as one of the better indie rock releases of 2021. Tune in to find out why. What We're Vibing Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famous British comedian John Cleese decided to 'cancel' himself, by not appearing at a Cambridge speaking event out of protest of a debater who had been blacklisted. So we chat about cancelling yourself preemptively, whether we feel pressured to be visibly woke + more. Also, Scomo reckons he's never told a lie! We chat about some of his recent non-truths, and why (sadly) lying is such an important part of modern politics + how we can keep dodgy politicians in check.  Show Notes: Don’t mention the war: why John Cleese pre-emptively cancelled himself (SMH)  https://bit.ly/30dJu8C Scott Morrison says he ‘believes’ he has never told a lie in public life – was that a lie? (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3kD7tW6 Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to week two of our dedicated episodes to AusMusic Month. On this week's ep, we've got great tunes from Flight Facilities, Parcels, Maddy Jane and more. What We're Vibing Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 8 tragic deaths at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival, we chat about what exactly happened, who's to blame and what it means for the music festival scene. Also! With police finding the lost Cleo Smith in WA, we chat about Jesinta Franklin's comments that just as many resources should be put into the search for lost indigenous children. Does she have a point? Was it out of context? Or just bad timing? Show Notes: Teenagers among eight dead in Houston Astroworld festival concert crush (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/30dJu8C Jesinta Franklin responds to Instagram response to Cleo Smith post (News.com.au) https://bit.ly/3o8yC3V Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the start of AusMusic Month and we've got you sorted with hot tunes coming from new and established Aussie artists. Listen in for the breakdown on tracks from Pricie, The Buoys, Cosmo’s Midnight and more!   What We're Vibing Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about a cricket controversy where a player at the T20 World Cup refused to take a knee. Has the gesture become dated? Or does it still have an impact? And do we need to do more? Also, Alec Baldwin tragically killed colleague Halyna Hutchins on set of a movie - but he revealed his family have had threats against them, and that they have zero privacy. Is it fair game when it comes to journalism and finding the truth? We chat that + privacy concerns. Show Notes: Quinton de Kock takes a knee in World Cup return following controversy (News.com.au) https://bit.ly/2ZJxThG What happened leading up to the on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins and who could be held legally liable? (ABC) https://ab.co/3wlwxFL Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've been out of lockdown for a few weeks but haven't found the tune that'll get us moving again, is Swedish House Mafia's latest track the one we're after? We also chat about releases from Midnight Pool Party, parcels, KYE and Jerome Farah. Plus learn about the very watchable Morning Wars on Apple TV and a Ted Talk by The Bachelorette's Brooke Blurton. What We're Vibing Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke Blurton is back as Australia's first indigenous and openly bi-sexual Bachelorette. We chat about why it's a big moment for diversity and representation on screen. Also, the always controversial Dave Chappelle is back with a final Netflix comedy special. But his latest stand up, while popular, hasn't struck a chord with everyone. We chat about his opinion on trans people, modern comedy and if he missed the mark. Show Notes:Brooke Blurton Australia’s first Blak, queer Bachelorette (NIT) https://bit.ly/3GjbpUS Dave Chappelle the Comedy Relic (Vulture) https://bit.ly/3nnX4y4 Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're playing catch-up after 3 weeks without a single What We're Vibing episode. Tune in as we chat about Robert Pattinson's take on Batman and if we're excited about the film. We also chat about the Chinese anime Scissor Seven on Netflix plus releases from James Blake, Claptone, Bonobo, Winston Surfshirt and more!  What We're Vibing Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back!!!!! And with a big mental health themed episode, as Maddy, a Telephone Crisis Supporter at Lifeline and a research assistant working in the Mental Health and Substance Use field joins us. We chat all things mental health during lockdown - including dealing with normal life on top of the stress of a pandemic. And life post lockdown - mainly those anxieties of re-entering society after so long out of it. Relevant mental health support channels: Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis hotline) https://www.lifeline.org.au/ (7pm-12am crisis support online chat) Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 (24/7 phone service) Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7 phone service) https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ (24/7 online chat) Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 phone service) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ (3pm-12am online chat) SANE Helpline: 1800 187 263 (10am-10pm phone service) https://www.sane.org/services/help-centre (10am-10pm online chat) Men's Helpline 1300 789 978 NSW Rural Mental Health Line 1800 656 463 Alcohol and Drug Information Services: 1800 250 015 (24/7 phone service) Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186 (24/7 phone service) NUAA: 1800 644 413 (9:30am-5pm Monday-Friday) Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's week two of our Rewind series (we're back next week dw!), looking back at some of our favourite eps over the past few months. We dip in just before 2021 here, as we played a game of ReFlex with FlexMami in December last year! Her card game for intellectual thinkers is a cracker, and on today's Rewind we chatted about: Our favourite cancelled artists and why? It was honestly surprising to see so many parallels between the artists we spoke about. Is happiness accessible to everyone? We touched on our personal experiences and perceptions of happiness which made it hard to determine if it's accessible or not.  Connect With Flex: Web: http://www.flexmami.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/flexmami/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/flex.mami/?hl=en Buy Reflex & other sick Flex gear: https://flexfactory.store/ Our Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're on a bit of a break while Scotty goes and ties the knot, so we're rewinding to some of our favourite shows from 2021. To kick things off, we throwback to our Real Chats episode with Zoë Condliffe from She's A Crowd, to talk about gender-based violence and how real-world data is used to influence decision-makers and people of power. This chat naturally stemmed into a few topic areas, including: How empowering individuals to share their story creates a community and offers data that influences meaningful change. Progress is being made to close the gender gap however recent events (we're looking at you Canberra) shows us that there is still a lot to get done. There isn't one solution to address gender-based violence, meaning we all can contribute to reducing violence in our own ways. Show Notes: You're Wrong About: Princess Diana (Zoë's What We're Vibing) https://open.spotify.com/episode/5E6PqZfA8TqUQ324SYNrUg   Follow She's A Crowd FB: https://www.facebook.com/shesacrowd IG: https://www.instagram.com/shesacrowd/?hl=en Web: https://shesacrowd.com/   Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another dose of our weekly What We're Vibing episode. This week is dominated by dance music releases by the likes of Running Touch, Motez and Loods. You'll also hear about tunes from Made In Paris, NOVODOR, Hatchie and Majid Jordan. Plus why you should check out Archer and Ted Lasso. What We're Vibing Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Lasso cleaned up at the 2021 Emmys, and while The Mare Of Easttown also did well - did other shows get robbed?? We chat about Best Drama, Comedy and Limited Series + why the Emmys missed a big opportunity for diversity. Nicki Minaj's says her cousin's friend became impotent because he got the Covid vax! Wowza. We chat if there's any truth to it, and whether vaccine denial is the new norm for pandemic discussions. Show Notes:Emmys 2021: Ted Lasso and The Crown triumph (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3CwDNjY Nicki Minaj's claim on COVID-19 vaccines and men's sexual health doesn't stack up under scrutiny (ABC) https://ab.co/2VYbzik Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode #2 in our What We're Vibing series and boy, do we have a treat for you. We are joined by South West Sydney artist B Wise to talk about his latest album "jamie". You'll hear B Wise talk about the music scene, the sense of community that drove him to make a more personal album and the different voices he asked to jump on this release.  Connect With B Wise Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UgottaBwise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugottabwise/?hl=en Merch: https://thethreadshop.com.au/collections/b-wise Listen To Jamie: https://open.spotify.com/album/04aWIaxveChEP20zhtczHb?si=M39yYKLZR8is2-1D8TCcSg&dl_branch=1 What We're Vibing Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Australia makes (slow) progress towards the magic 70% fully vaccinated, what's next for us? We look at how other countries have opened up, how they've handled Delta, and if they've been successful in curbing daily cases. Vapes are set to be banned on October 1st!!! We look at some worrying data about people starting to vape at seriously young ages + whether it's a knee jerk reaction, or if there is a more sinister government reason for the ban.   Show Notes:How does Australia’s reopening plan stack up against the rest of the world and what can we learn? (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2XdmLIE Vapes Will Only Be Available From Pharmacies Once New Regulations Come In (Junkee) https://bit.ly/2X818Jb Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the very first Trends & Tings episode dedicated to What We're Vibing. We're starting strong as we cover Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" and how it stacks up against Kanye's "DONDA". We also share our thoughts on releases from Duckwrth, Tobiahs, Disclosure and Broods.  What We're Vibing Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8?si=b6072fd4a0a74027 Linktree https://linktr.ee/trendsandtings Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 Respect At Work report recommended 55 things the government should address regarding sexual harassment. But ScoMo and co's recent laws only adopt 6 of these recommendations, raising a lot of heads. We chat about this failure, and wonder why he just doesn't seem to deliver on his promises to women. Also! Police nationwide have been caught using check-in app data to solve unrelated crimes to COVID. So we chat privacy, if it should ever be ok for police to access such data and what the future holds. Show Notes:I will NOT be lectured on women’s safety by this Prime Minister (Women's Agenda) https://bit.ly/3nlWEKf ‘Breach of trust’: Police using QR check-in data to solve crimes (The AGE) https://bit.ly/3jNqZPt Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have an exciting update on the future of the podcast! A couple of changes are coming that we're excited to share. With COVID rampant, we chat to nurse Maddie, who works at a major Sydney hospital. She gives us an insight into just how real the virus is, the impact it's having on patients + families, her thoughts on the vaccine and what the way forward is for the country. Also Kanye's 'Donda' is finally out! So we unpack the latest album from Ye, if it hits if it's shit, and all the hype in between. Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OnlyFans will be banning explicit content on the site in October, so what does this mean for sex workers who use the platform for a wage? We chat to sex worker + content creator Isobel Thorne about what it means and unpack why it happened. We also chat with high school teacher Adriana Manley about a new ABC doco-series called The School That Tried To End Racism. We speak about whether racism should be addressed at school, or if kids are too young to fully grasp it.Show Notes:Why did OnlyFans ban sexually explicit content? It says it's the credit card companies (CNN) https://cnn.it/3Dap9ju ABC’s ground-breaking new series The School That Tried To End Racism airs in September (ABC) https://ab.co/3B90z0z Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Europe, Canada and other places around the globe introducing vaccine passports to open society up - are we next? We unpack the good, the bad and the challenges. Also! Quentin Tarantino is in the news, saying he hasn't given his mum any money from his super successful career because she didn't support his film writing as a kid. So we chat holding grudges, parent problems as kids + more. Show Notes: Sorry Anti-Vaxxers, Vaccine Passports Have Existed For More Than 120 Years (Junkee) https://bit.ly/2W2vrAE Quentin Tarantino's mom is fine with her son not sharing his wealth with her (The AV Club) https://bit.ly/3CVr6jI Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ya girl Rihanna has cracked the billionaire club last week with a reported worth of $1.7B. While congratulations are in order, we wonder if the world needs another billionaire right now and even if it’s our place to question her wealth. Also, the AFL isn’t looking good with another racist incident involving former Adelaide Crows captain Taylor Walker. We unpack what happened and if it’s time to up the punishment to stop this behaviour from happening.    Show Notes: Fenty’s Fortune: Rihanna Is Now Officially A Billionaire (Forbes) https://bit.ly/37xZ7bf Adelaide Crows linchpin Taylor Walker apologises to Robbie Young for racial abuse (ABC News) https://ab.co/3Cykd7J Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Gymnast Simone Biles has pulled out of the Olympic Games in order to put her health first so we chat how her decision and the likes of Naomi Osaka can empower us to say no to things that jeopardise our wellbeing.  Also, Matt Damon thinks that streaming and superheroes are killing film. We say hold on mate and chat why we think cinema can't be knocked off that easily. Show Notes: Gymnastics-Biles withdraws from event finals for vault and uneven bars (Reuters) https://reut.rs/3jbIJm1Matt Damon Thinks Superheroes & Streaming Are Ruining Movies (Screen Rant) https://bit.ly/3C5O476Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special ep today as we chat all things lockdown! We're joined by yoga teacher and wellbeing business owner Antonio Greer, and genetic neuroscientist Lauren Fitzpatrick!  With Antonio being Melbourne-based, and Lauren being Sydney-based - how have both handled the multiple lockdowns in comparison? We talk tips on staying physically and mentally active in isolation, and how we can nurture both sides in tough times.Also, we delve into some lived experiences and walk through some ideas on asking for help when you're struggling - both professionally and via friends/family.Show Notes:Beyond Blue - https://beyondblue.org.au/Mind - https://www.mindaustralia.org.au/Headspace App - https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-appCalm App - https://www.calm.com/Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/en-auSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about Sir Richie Branson's latest project + whether it's fair game for entrepreneurship or a massive waster of money. Also, Swedish House Mafia is back!! And with a brand new ravey sound. So we chat about musicians that change their style and whether it's a good or bad thing.Show Notes:Virgin Galactic: can they be more than ‘space’ joyrides for millionaires? (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3eyzYRBSwedish House Mafia on new music: "This is the start" (DJ Mag) https://bit.ly/3xShYsW Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With COVID showing no signs of slowing down, we're left a bit frustrated by over-policing in South West Sydney. With Scotty living in the area, we chat about what it's been like + how people of colour are often scapegoats in western societies.On a light note! Beauty & The Geek is back on ya screens! So we chat the debut + all the reality TV shows (Aussie and abroad) that we'd love to see make a comeback.The Delta strain is not the only thing spreading in south-west Sydney. So is racial bias (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3wz5CVjI Thought I Was Going To Hate Beauty & The Geek, But Instead It’s Made Me A Sobbing Mess (Pedestrian.tv) https://bit.ly/3hyYDaF Show Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent article on The Age spoke about a pretty gloomy dinner party where everyone was over 30 + sort having an existential crisis. But we chat about why we are actually really keen for the big 3-0. Also, Pinterest has banned weight-related ads. And we think that's bloody awesome. We chat about why, and whether it marks a bit of a shift for shit advertising in general. ‘A late blooming into misery’: why Millennials are unhappy (The Age) https://bit.ly/3dLzO8X Pinterest Has Banned Weight Loss Advertising, Becoming The First Social Network To Do So (Junkee) https://bit.ly/3wfLOWJShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A police officer has been taking to court for using his access to public records to dig up details on a Bumble date. So we chat about modern dating, and whether or not we stalk too much on dating apps - or if maybe not enough?Covid has popped up in Sydney again - and around the country. So we chat dealing with multiple lockdowns, if it's been easier or worse the second time around, and why governments and workplaces need to step up with support.NSW police officer checked Bumble date’s criminal history and recent incidents at her home (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3dmwh0L ‘WTF’: Rebel Wilson blasts Sydney’s new lockdown (News.com.au) https://bit.ly/3hhLotBShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During his recent trip to the UK, it turns out Scomo took some time to visit an old family gravesite. But he reckons the trip was spontaneous despite proof it was planned for weeks, and commissioned! So we chat about the PM, if we're too hard on him + why he never has the ability to read the room.An Aussie pollie thinks vegan 'meat' shouldn't be labelled as 'meat' ha. So we talk about vegetarian and vegan diets, and how we're possibly missing a bigger issue at play.Scott Morrison’s secret G7 side trip to explore his family history (SMH) https://bit.ly/2SPADXcBetter labelling of plant-based protein might help, not hinder, the vegan industry (SMH) https://bit.ly/3qcI5b4Show Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat Friendlyjordies and a recent arrest of a staffer for 'stalking' NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro. Was the arrest fair? Should journalists be able to break rules to break a story? And what does it mean for journalism as a whole? Chrissy Teigen has also been in the news for cyberbullying comments from 10 years ago. So we crack open the can of worms to see if there is an age/life stage where having problematic opinions aren't rationalistic.Friendlyjordies producer charged with stalking John Barilaro (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3gueDJjChrissy Teigen Exits Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ After Online Bullying Controversy (Variety) https://bit.ly/3vobbFxShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Melb into another week of heavy restrictions, we ask ourselves if lockdowns are the answer? We also look at how badly we've rolled out the vaccine compared to literally every other country (hint: it's v v bad).The Friends reunion has also come out recently, but did it hit the spot? We throw around some controversial opinions on reunion shows + reboots, and whether they deliver.Why Melbourne yet again? The factors that fed into the latest coronavirus lockdown (ABC) https://ab.co/3vEgqlcBetter to look odd than old? The Friends reunion, in a nutshell (SMH) https://bit.ly/3uCy87lShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old m8 Peter Dutton is back on his BS, this time saying he banned colourful clothing for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. He also reckons there's a bit of a 'Woke Agenda' so we chat about if there is one + more. With the sad state of affairs between Palestine and Israel ongoing, celebs and influencers have been criticised for not voicing their support for Palestine. So is it ever okay to not voice your opinion? Should you always be promoting a view?We are not pursuing a woke agenda’: Dutton bans special morning teas at Defence after IDAHOBIT (SMH) https://bit.ly/3fbjwY9Israel should take note: the weight of opinion is turning against it (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3oJSgD8Show Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're like Gordo and maybe a bit NFI about the 2021 Fed Budget, Scotty has got all the wins and losses from this year's big announcement + how what matters to you. The Ellen DeGeneres Show is officially packing it up. So we chat about the talk show host's dramatic fall from grace + how her imposter syndrome eventually got found out. Is it ever right to do the wrong thing? We chat about a recent article and philosophical idea about doing 'wrong' things for the greater good. The complete 2021 Australian budget: choose what matters to you (The Guardian)https://bit.ly/3wdhkoCThe Federal Budget Coverage (PwC) https://pwc.to/2S4ECi0Articles on 2021 budget (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/33QboGgShow Notes:Ellen DeGeneres was ahead of the game - and then she fell behind it (SMH) https://bit.ly/3bx17TyIs It Ever Right To Do The Wrong Thing? (Junkee) https://bit.ly/3eYe0Z3Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WNBA and Aussie Olympian, Liz Cambage, had a proper go at the Australian Olympic Committee for not having more diversity in Olympic PR photos. But she's been widely criticised for her emotional + frustrated language. So how on earth do we have good conversations about diversity?It also turns out the new Sydney COVID case didn't want to buy a BBQ, but the WHOLE BBQs GALORE BUSINESS!!! So we chat about all the businesses we'd like to own (from nostalgic faves to right now).Liz Cambage slams Australian Olympic Committee ahead of Tokyo Games over 'whitewashed' promotional photos (ABC) https://ab.co/3vTESijTurns Out The NSW COVID Case Wasn’t Buying Just One BBQ, But The Entire Barbeques Galore Chain (Pedestrian)  https://bit.ly/3vYjY1kShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OMG, GORDON AGREES WITH ANDREW BOLT ON SOMETHING! Yikessss!! We talk all things India travel ban, if it makes sense or not, whether it's racist - and most importantly, if being an Australian citizen actually means anything anymore. Potential curriculum changes may mean acknowledging First Nation's history for future students in Australia, we talk about other changes in society we'd like to see to further recognise multiculturalism.India COVID travel ban to Australia begins today with jail and fines for those who breach it (ABC) https://ab.co/3uhxdtH Proposed new curriculum acknowledges First Nations’ view of British ‘invasion’ and a multicultural Australia (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3vGu0UHShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about the Oscars, the awkward ending and the late, great Chadwick Boseman not picking up the best actor gong. Should we be annoyed? Is this a diversity issue? Did the Oscars mess up??With news that Caitlyn Jenner is about to run for Californian Governor, we throw around some names for other celebs that we think could make great politicians (both here in Australia and abroad!). Help India: Verified Donation Campaigns (South Asia Today) https://bit.ly/2QXDdsS Twitter users stupefied after Chadwick Boseman loses posthumous Oscar (NBC)https://nbcnews.to/3aIZJwCCaitlyn Jenner in California governor race (The New Daily) https://bit.ly/32P4jVIShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about the recent Chaser stunt, where a fake petition to cancel fairy bread fooled a lot of journos. Harmless prank with good intentions? Or is this a sad confirmation that journalism needs mass change?Lady Gaga's 'flop' album ARTPOP is back on the iTunes charts 8 YEARS after it came out!!! We chat about how that happened + we chat about a bunch of underrated albums that we think deserve a little bit more love.We faked a story about Fairy Bread being cancelled, and the media took it hook line and sinker (Chaser) https://bit.ly/3n1IPyf Lady Gaga’s Divisive ‘ARTPOP’ Is Back In The Charts – But Why? (Junkee)  https://bit.ly/3n1IZWnShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some sports organisations and high-profile athletes have recently closed their social media accounts, in a boycott against online abuse. So we chat about a realistic boycott, if we could do it ourselves + realistic next steps for online abuse crackdown.Australia has also approved funding for research into psychedelics use for treatment of mental illnesses. So we talk about drugs being used for health purposes, and also how they can be used to break down our own social shields.Spurs star Son racially abused in wake of defeat to Man United (The World Game) https://bit.ly/3mDJztfWhy Psychedelics Research Is Still An Uphill Battle (Junkee) https://bit.ly/3wXnpXNShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're off for the Easter break but don't stress, we've got your dose of Trends & Tings ready with another special re-cast of a previous Real Chats episode. As Australia is welcoming back live music after a year gap, we think this throwback chat with Whatslively co-founder, Trishanth Chandrashasan will shed some light on the state of live music in Oz. On the ep, we chatted about: Why live music is so addictive + why it's the most positively geared experience in the world.Festivals & Gigs; how do they stack up in Australia, compared to the rest of the world?The issues Australia faces with live music like lineup diversity, scalping and abuse at gigs.Where to next for the industry - now that we have a small light at the end of the COVID tunnel.SHOW NOTES:Masterclass (Trishanth's What We're Vibing): https://www.masterclass.com/FOLLOW WHATSLIVELYWeb: http://www.whatslively.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/whatslively/IG: https://www.instagram.com/whatslively/Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatslivelySocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we are, the very first Real Chats episode for 2021 and boy, this episode couldn't be more apt even if we tried. Zoë Condliffe from She's A Crowd joins us to talk about gender-based violence and how real-world data is used to influence decision-makers and people of power. This chat naturally stemmed into a few topic areas, including: - How empowering individuals to share their story creates a community and offers data that influence meaningful change.-  Progress is being made to close the gender gap however recent events (we're looking at you Canberra) shows us that there is still a lot to get done.- There isn't one solution to address gender-based violence, meaning we all can contribute to reducing violence in our own ways.  Show Notes:You're Wrong About: Princess Diana (Zoë's What We're Vibing) https://open.spotify.com/episode/5E6PqZfA8TqUQ324SYNrUgFollow She's A CrowdFB: https://www.facebook.com/shesacrowdIG: https://www.instagram.com/shesacrowd/?hl=enWeb: https://shesacrowd.com/SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey all, before you jump onto this episode we wanted to let you know we encountered a few tech hiccups. It happens to the best of us but we know you'll still enjoy this episode. Over the weekend footballers protested against Qatar + FIFA, where over 6,500 migrant workers have died build stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. So we chat about good intentions, virtue signalling and taking actual action.A super-wholesome Reddit thread on dating 'green flags' has been doing the rounds, so we chat about some of our favourite comments from it, some controversial ones + our own personal green flags when it comes to dating.Netherlands join Germany & Norway in making Qatar human rights protest prior to World Cup qualifier (Goal.com) https://bit.ly/3wb30xKWhat are some GREEN flags early on in dating that the relationship should become serious? (Reddit) https://bit.ly/3ssDTUZ Show Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special one-topic episode as we focus on all things consent. We start by chatting about apps that aim to help with consent, including murmurs of a 'consent app' that was touted by the NSW Police Commissioner + Tinder teaming up with a background checking service.And we also talk about why men are having so many issues with consent, and clearly not picking up verbal + non-verbal signals. Do we need a better education? More advertising? Better role models?Jarryd Hayne, Jack de Belin and the sports players who never learned how to have sex (Mamamia) https://bit.ly/3rdQN7QForget sexual consent apps, it’s about education and respect (The Australian) https://bit.ly/3cUw5VBShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat all things Space Jam + Looney Tunes after Pepe Le Pew was removed from the film sequel for giving off "rapey vibes". Do we change our opinions on cancelled people/things when they have a positive nostalgic impact? The Razzies also released their nominations for worst films and actors/actresses, so we're chatting what makes a bad movie good + what our favourite so-bad-they're-good films are. 'Added to rape culture': Looney Tunes character cut from 'Space Jam' sequel (Yahoo Sport)  https://yhoo.it/3bPJPlcShow Notes:Razzies Ding ‘Dolittle’, ‘Music’ And Rudy Giuliani In Annual Best-Of-Worst Nominations (Deadline)  https://bit.ly/3vtcVyeSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by friend of the show Amila Hungy Rasangi Perera to chat about all things Christian Porter, and if being innocent until proven guilty needs a bit of a re-think in society.With COVID restrictions nearly a thing of the past, will we need to learn how to socialise again?? Science and reports suggest our brains will need to re-learn old tricks - so we chat about going out, hugging people (?!) and seeing actual humans very regularly again (wow!).Christian Porter denies historical rape allegation, declaring he won't step down as attorney general (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3eldxjIShow Notes:Why we may have to re-learn to socialise (BBC) https://bbc.in/38kEIr3Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonah Hill fired back at Daily Mail paparazzi photos of him surfing, saying at 37 he's finally comfortable in his own body. So, we chat about body positivity, our own experiences with it and how to love your own skin.Also, a pair of Air Jordans + a digital Nyan Cat meme both sold for over $600k (each!!!). So we chat about hidden fortunes, and what stuff we already own that might be worth a pretty penny.Jonah Hill Says 'I Finally Love and Accept Myself,' Shares What 'Can't Faze' Him Anymore (People)  https://bit.ly/3uKRKHCThe new world of investing: Air Jordans, Banksys and cat gifs (The Sydney Morning Herald) https://bit.ly/3r4Gq7eShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special episode this week as we dive into the weird, crazy, strange world of Facebook blocking news and content!First up we suss out what we know so far, what Facebook has actually done + why they've done it.We also welcome some guests this week, as Tech Lawyer, Ecca Zhang + Media Agency Investment Manager, Joe Golden - join us to answer some questions on what the future holds for media, what all these laws actually mean and who the winner is in this mess.Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another instalment of some T&T goodness. We've got a diverse one for you so we hope you're prepared. This week, we chat about:On the back of Justin Timberlake's apology to Britney and Janet Jackson, we chat about apologies after getting caught + if "being better" is just lip service.McDonalds is looking to back a potential law that'll see some wages subsidised with chicken nugz (it's true!!) So we chat about work perks, and if they're ever actually worth it.Justin Timberlake apologises to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson (ABC) https://ab.co/3qm2qKg'Would you like fries with that?' McDonald's Australia wants staff meals considered in pay talks (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2ZfxrUqShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you catch The Weeknd's epic half-time Super Bowl performance? If you didn't go check it out now, we'll still be here. If you're ready to jump into the ep, we've got some juicy conversations in-store for you, including: Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic have been at it pre-Aus Open, with Djokovic saying he doesn't have much respect for Nick off-court. So it made us think, who do we just not have respect for out there in the world?? Complaints incoming.We also chatted about a recent study which suggests the amount of friends we are truly capable of having. How many friends is enough to be happy? And does it get easier as you get older to make new friends?'I don’t have much respect for him': Novak Djokovic reignites Kyrgios feud (The Guardian)https://bit.ly/3aIcTJqHow many friends do we need to be happy? (ABC) https://ab.co/2N93H8FShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar), See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's hoping you were able to jump on that Gamestop ride because we certainly wish we had. Through our slight sobbing, you'll hear us chat about: It's Google vs Murdoch vs Facebook vs Scomo, in the latest tech-publisher code war. But what does it all mean, and might we actually have to Bing It in 2021?!AFL club Collingwood was found guilty of systemic racism in a damning new report. So we chat about how this example sums up a lot about racism and Australia.Internet’s founder, US officials slap down News and Nine’s crusade on Google (Michael West Media) https://bit.ly/3pJssagShow Notes:Collingwood Football Club is guilty of systemic racism, review finds (ABC) https://ab.co/3pDS3kNSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year and welcome back to another year filled with T&T goodness! On this week's episode, we chat about:  Invasion Day chat is rife, as always during this time of the year. So we chat about some Indigenous opinions on changing the date + how we move forward from here with Jan 26th. Gords also had a very interesting dream over the break about the afterlife. And with Soul doing the rounds on Disney+ we open up a can of worms on the afterlife, if it exists and how we feel about the great unknown.One and free? Why First Nations people struggle with Australia Day (SMH) https://bit.ly/3c8EUfvToxicity swirls around January 26 but we can change the nation with a voice to parliament (The Conversation)  https://bit.ly/2MnH2FzSoul Has Some Shocking Similarities to the Good Place (CBR) https://bit.ly/36d9SiZShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our last ep of the year!! So it's a bit of a look back on the crazy 12 months that 2020 has been, including: Our favourite Mad Tings and What We've Vibing suggestions of the year!  A breakdown of 5 key moments and stories that happened in 2020 - as well as the positives, negatives and learnings from them.Fighting the racism that killed George Floyd requires more than hashtags (The Guardian)https://bit.ly/2J7ot76Kevin Rudd's petition calling for a royal commission into the Murdoch media has been tabled in parliament (ABC) https://ab.co/3rdZQa6Developing resilience is an important tool to help you deal with coronavirus and the surge in cases (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3az75DAAll The Important And Horrific Bushfire Stats From This Fire Season (5Why) https://bit.ly/3mCRrJKUS election results 2020: Joe Biden's defeat of Donald Trump (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3h7KuiJShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome to the second last episode for the year! We're keeping the fire alive with two meaty topics for this week's ep so join us as we chat about:This year has thrown a lot of curveballs at us and with it some pretty shocking behaviour from those close to us, so we wonder if it's finally time to press that big ol' delete button.We're trialing a new segment called "Devil's Advocate"; on the poddy both of us usually see eye-to-eye on a lot of topics so we're trying to delve a bit deeper and see what reasons people may have to support some so-so topics. This week we look into the death penalty.  When to unfriend: ‘I just got so sick of seeing these stupid opinions on my feeds’  (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2Wg5AluShow Notes: Brandon Bernard put to death as outgoing Trump administration rushes out 'lame duck' executions  (SBS News) https://bit.ly/37fGfynSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here it is! A special bonus ep with the superstar Flexmami to wrap up our Real Chats series for 2020. We had a go at two juicy questions from the card game Reflex, which honestly fits so well with our Real Chats series. Give the episode a spin and hear the three of us tackle:Our favourite cancelled artists and why? It was honestly surprising to see so many parallels between the artists we spoke about.Is happiness accessible to everyone? We touched on our personal experiences and perceptions of happiness which made it hard to determine if it's accessible or not. Connect With Flex:Web: http://www.flexmami.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/flexmami/IG: https://www.instagram.com/flex.mami/?hl=enListen to Bobo & Flex: https://open.spotify.com/show/1s7eAUMUCE3klnBA0oZJzIListen to Whatever I Want: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P75s7GZlPYfSWi6VDiPHD?si=e8U4Ve1hSq2zi2zj4rCA6QBuy Reflex & other sick Flex gear: https://flexfactory.store/Our SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Hey everyone, excuse the little interference on this week's eps, we had a small tech glitch**After a little break, we're back to see out the tail end of the year! Join us for this week's episode as we chat about: Stan is currently working on a doco-film on the Port Arthur shooting, and people aren't too happy about it. So we chat about if the film should go ahead + why true crime as a genre is so damn popular. With Black Friday sales and now Christmas, we are spending all of the money right now. So we chat ethical gifts, overspending and how big companies make billions - yet still treat staff like shit.Why are we obsessed with true crime? (The Telegraph UK) https://bit.ly/3lVBPRgShow Notes:The good gift guide: 100 Christmas gift ideas to lift up, give back and delight (The Guardian)https://bit.ly/2VKhzraSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us on this special re-cast of our Real Chats episode from earlier this year with young writer Soaliha Iqbal! She joins us on this episode to chat all things race, racism and growing up in Australia as a person of colour.We chat about:Growing up in Sydney's west, and experiencing all types of stereotypingThe viral incident where she was told to remove her hijab at a Sydney barHow we can start to make actual progress on race in Australia, as the Black Lives Matter movement rolls onShow Notes:Eye Of The World by Robert Jordan (Soaliha's What We're Vibing): https://bit.ly/2BExIHGCheck out what Soaliha's writing: https://bit.ly/2YtHGosFollow Soaliha on her official Instagram channel, @soalihaofficial: https://www.instagram.com/soalihaofficial/Listen to Soaliha's pod Here's The Thing Tho, & check out her Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/soalihaSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our very first episode after our first year anniversary. Our momentum is still strong and we're ready to walk through two juicy topics. On this week's ep, we spoke about: Everyone is debating about whether the Fed Gov 'bonk ban' is fair, so it got us thinking - is dating/sex/relationships at work worth it? Harry Styles also got people talking, wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue magazine. So we chat about fashion, masculinity and expressing yourself via the clothes you wear.https://bit.ly/35WctxRhttps://bit.ly/3985291Show Notes:Make the workplace 'bonk ban' universal (SMH) Candace Owens Reckons Harry Styles Wearing A Dress Is A Plan To “Take Down The West”, Okay Honey (5Why) Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 1 year of episodes!!!!!! Make sure you listen carefully at the start to find out how you and a friend could win a Captain Monstera indoor plant on us! Also:With debate booming on the National Anthem and if it should be changed, we deep dive into the lyrics to see if the words actually represent Australia.JobSeeker is decreasing AGAIN. So with the rate lowering to as little as $50 per day, we chat about whether a Universal Basic Income is worth looking at.https://bit.ly/2H9ThTUhttps://bit.ly/3nrJsA7 https://spoti.fi/3nn5ML8Show Notes:National anthem change a chance to show who we’ve become (The Australian)Sure you can live on $40 a day; just make these minor modifications … (SMH)What We're Vibing Spotify PlaylistSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an whirlwind week we've all been through... Well, we want to drag it out a little longer by touching on the biggest stories of the past week. Join us as we chat about: The US Election (seemingly) is done and dusted, we of course had to review the crazy past week! We chat the result, and the moments that stood out for us during the whole saga. Johnny Depp is also in hot water after he was forced to step down from the Fantastic Beasts film franchise, after a damning ruling. So we talk about our private lives and professional lives; and if they can really stay separate.Flight Deck ApResults Still Unclear And 5 Other Takeaways From Election Night 2020 (NPR)https://n.pr/3k9mifXAfter losing the election, what can Donald Trump do now that he's a 'lame duck' President of the US? (ABC) https://ab.co/3kb26KnGiuliani's Borat scene is not surprising – we set a very low bar for powerful white men (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/35allj0Johnny Depp asked to resign from Fantastic Beasts film after damning London court ruling (SMH) https://bit.ly/2U5CJiK Show NotesSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're tuned in to hear our last guest of this year's Real Chats series. We are delighted to have Tyson Koh, Director of Keep Sydney Open join us as we chat how this movement began as a grassroots cause and eventuated into a political party. We were delighted to get some behind the scenes info, including:- What it took to put on a 10,000 person rally and how the intent of these rallies was to express the discomfort people had with Sydney's Lockout Laws- The process of forming a political party and how values, community engagement and a bit of luck helped shape an agile political campaign- How we can influence future discourse: we've forgotten the simple act of listening, which at times can show how much we have in common with our political counterpartsShow Notes:Garden Rescue (Tyson's What We're Vibing): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07tl9md/episodes/guideFollow Keep Sydney OpenFB: https://www.facebook.com/KeepSydneyOpen/IG: https://www.instagram.com/keepsydneyopen/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/keepsydneyopen?lang=enSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Borat 2 has been the talk of the town, but what's the cost of laughs in Sacha Baren Cohen's latest film? We look at what Kazakhs think, crude laughs and being smart in comedy. The Gov revealed it hasn't spent a dollar of its $100m scheme to help manufacture from recycled goods. So instead of calling em out (again) - we chat about constructive ways we can all be smart about recycling, waste management and making the environment better.Flight Deck App by Flight Facilities (App) https://bit.ly/3oO90sxWhat Do Kazakhs Think of Borat? (The Diplomat) https://bit.ly/2TImBU2Giuliani's Borat scene is not surprising – we set a very low bar for powerful white men (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/3jRBkGKCoalition's $100m scheme to fund recycled products has spent no money (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2THWMD Show NotesSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A White Ribbon study says 40% of 18-34 men in Aus don't think punching or hitting a partner counts as domestic violence. So between the footy grand final weekends + some controversial scenes on SAS; we unpack DV and chat about how we can fix it. Population growth is also a huge challenge for the environment and global warming. So we talk about the challenges we face + how to have rationale conversations with friends about it. https://bit.ly/3osZzyQhttps://bit.ly/3kBrf2cSHOW NOTES:'Incredibly shocking': Younger men failing to recognise domestic violence (SMH)Bob Brown is right – it’s time environmentalists talked about the population problem (The Conversation) SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billie Eilish was the target of Twitter trolls after a photo of her popped up wearing a tank top and shorts (how dare she!!???!!) So we unpack the can of worms that is body image and how the pressure is real to look "good". The ARIAs are also back! So, like last year, we’re predicting our winners - with some juicy (but very wholesome) stakes for the loser as well!Another Loser Tried To Body Shame Billie Eilish, And Naturally He’s Getting Roasted For It (5Why)https://bit.ly/3dCRiDaAria awards 2020: Lime Cordiale, Tame Impala and Sampa the Great lead nominations (The Guardian)https://bit.ly/3jdfvkESHOW NOTES:SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may have been gone last week but it doesn't mean we're afraid to bring you a heavy-hitting episode! This week we chatted about: Rihanna + Cardi B have both been in the news after some controversial religious + political moves. So we chat about both incidents, and whether celebs need to be held more accountable. Kanye and Justin Bieber have equally been doing the rounds, with both artists bringing this new form of 'religion' to the masses via their music. So we both talk about what it means to be 'spiritual' and how religion weighs in on that conversation.Rihanna, we deserve more than an Insta story as an apology for your appropriation of the hadith (The Tab) https://bit.ly/3lE3w1fWhy Justin Bieber and Kanye West may be the new faces of modern Christianity (ABC) https://ab.co/30XpO6kSHOW NOTES:SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special Tuesday edition of Real Chats this week, with Whatslively co-founder, Trishanth Chandrashasan! He joins us to have a very relevant chat about the state of live music across Oz, including:Why live music is so addictive + why it's the most positively geared experience in the world.Festivals & Gigs; how do they stack up in Australia, compared to the rest of the world?The issues Australia faces with live music like lineup diversity, scalping and abuse at gigs.Where to next for the industry - now that we have a small light at the end of the COVID tunnel.SHOW NOTES:Masterclass (Trishanth's What We're Vibing): https://www.masterclass.com/FOLLOW WHATSLIVELYWeb: http://www.whatslively.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/whatslively/IG: https://www.instagram.com/whatslively/Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatslivelySocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're chatting about two pretty unique topics so you're definitely in for a treat. On this week's episode, we spoke about: Do POC actors have a right to voice animated POC characters? We chat whitewashing in animation/tv cartoon series, after Ricky & Morty creator Dan Harmon was quizzed about it last week. It's an age old debate; does video game violence impact us in real life? We chat about that + the knock on effect it has on AI systems like Alexa and Siri.Show Notes‘Rick and Morty’ EPs Dan Harmon & Scott Marder On TV Animation’s Voiceover Whitewashing Controversy (Deadline) https://bit.ly/3cBxtf4You wouldn’t hit a dog, so why kill one in Minecraft? Why violence against virtual animals is an ethical issue (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/2S80AgM SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an unexpected break, we're back with a great ep that delves into the mystic. This week, we chatted about: Kanye West is back causing Twitter drama, saying that artists get ripped off by music labels. So we chat about music and why Yeezy actually has a point this time.A Reddit thread about dreams is going OFFFF. It mentioned how dreams can affect your mood for days and weeks. So we chat about how dreams can affect how we feel + act.What Does Kanye Actually Gain (or Lose) From Sharing His Record Contracts?) https://bit.ly/3iQ9OtJCan dreams affect your whole mood for a day? (Reddit) https://bit.ly/2RJ0egnShow Notes:DreamBankhttp://www.dreambank.net/The Dreamcatcherhttp://social-dynamics.net/dreamsSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a great Real Chats episode for you today as we speak with the Founder and Creative Director of Heaps Gay, Kat Dopper. It was a brilliantly real chat, covering the birth of Heaps Gay to the whirlwind 7 year journey to 2020. Even though we're in a pandemic, Kat's optimism is truly on the next level for what inclusiveness can look like after COVID. We spoke about:There's space for everyone - Kat reflects on the lack of space for queer communities which inspired Heaps Gay and how each event/activation she's been a part of serves a different purposeLearning to be adaptive when building communities - Kat mentions seeing Heaps Gay through the lockout laws and changing perspectives of the queer community, teaching her that adaptiveness is essential for a organisation Championing local and underrepresented artist - Kat shares the importance of giving artists in the queer community a platform to share their craft and making sure they get paidChange starts with an 'impact statement' - If you can articulate who your movement is for and why + how it'll make a difference, you already have everything you need.  Club Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa (Kat's What We're Vibing): https://open.spotify.com/album/3W04W2HfQ5kVeByxfjbu2CCult Status: How to Build a Business People Adore by Tim Duggan (Kat's What We're Vibing): https://www.booktopia.com.au/cult-status-tim-duggan/book/9781925700534.htmlShow NotesConnect With Kat:Web: http://heapsgay.com.au/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heapsgayparties/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heapsgay/?hl=enWatch Heaps Gay Club Future Nostalgia Down Under 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AgpUTJ6tTkOur SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the controversial freedom rallies last week, and the big BLM rallies earlier this year - we chat about our right to protest, and if it's fair to do so during a pandemic.An article from the ABC says gardening is fabulous for your mental health - love that. So 6 months on from the initial lockdowns, we check in on our own mental health + share what's been working for us.https://bit.ly/3m6r4gv https://ab.co/3idAPqQShow NotesSelfish anti-lockdown protesters put lives at risk (The Age)  Costa Georgiadis on how gardening grows positivity and improves mental health (ABC)SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the weekly episode! If you're new to all things Trends and Tings, prepare yourself, this week's episode goes deep. We chatted about: LeBron James led an NBA boycott after the shooting of Jacob Blake last week. But is it hypocritical for LeBron to be sponsored by Nike, known human rights violators - while also being pro-BLM? We chat human rights causes, and if it's all or none.Digital immortality is the latest Black Mirror reality, with a trial set to happen in the US. We chat about being able to speak with loved ones... after they've passed. Ethical? Disrespectful? Good? Bad? We give it a solid unpacking!!LeBron James emerges as potent political force (SMH)  https://bit.ly/3hKLM2M‘Hey, Google! Let me talk to my departed father.’ (Washington Post) https://wapo.st/3hL4sPZShow Notes:Socials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello friendddsss!! We have a bumper ep of Real Chats for you today, as we're joined by the dazzling Flex Mami! It was honestly a wild ride, and nothing was off limits as we spoke about self-development, astrology (and yes, a little bit of alien Tik Tok; it's legit). We also covered:Figuring out what really matters in your life, and how you can invest energy into those thingsDelving into astrology and personality typing to help communicate your traitsManifestation + how you can train your unconscious mind to work for youAlien Tik Tok (Flex's What We're Vibing): https://www.tiktok.com/tag/alientok?lang=enShow NotesConnect With Flex:Web: http://www.flexmami.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/flexmami/IG: https://www.instagram.com/flex.mami/?hl=enListen to Bobo & Flex: https://open.spotify.com/show/1s7eAUMUCE3klnBA0oZJzIListen to Whatever I Want: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P75s7GZlPYfSWi6VDiPHD?si=e8U4Ve1hSq2zi2zj4rCA6QBuy Reflex & other sick Flex gear: https://flexfactory.store/Our SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're delighted to have the always lovely Amila joins us on this week's episode. Our combined big brain energy chatted about:WAP is the song of the moment, so we chat about why it's important for female sexuality + if it's an equaliser for male songs of similar nature.With a tonne of fake COVID news online, and more hate speech than ever, we chat about whether people + companies should require a licence to use social media.WAP: the summer smash hit that exposed the fear of sexually liberated black women (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3jdUxTnShow NotesYou Should Need A Licence To Use Social Media (Huff Post) https://bit.ly/3j8bpdXSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brannnnd new media diversity report told us Australia SUCKS at diversity in the industry. So, what the heck do we do to encourage change?Uni students have been served another Liberal bullet, with failing students set to lose access to HECS. We chat about why it's a fkn awful potential policy.Show Notes:Why The HECS Removal For Failing Students Is A Massively Slack Move From The Libs (5Why)  https://bit.ly/2YpJBtZ ~Whitewash on the box: how a lack of diversity on Australian television damages us all (The Conversation)  https://bit.ly/3h4ITJz ~SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're keeping away from all the COVID news to talk relationships - both professional and romantic. We spoke about:Mabior Chol was caught in the middle of some questionable AFL locker room “banter”. So we chat locker room culture, and if it’s a problem. We dive into the world of age gaps in relationships, after a story came out about a 61-year old woman dating a 27-year old man. Are age gaps a legit cause for concern? Or is there too much stigma around them?Show Notes:Richmond AFL players Nick Vlastuin and Jayden Short apologise to Mabior Chol for 'unacceptable behaviour' (ABC)  https://ab.co/2XOvAFMJacqui and Temujin are in love, but face judgement and criticism for their age gap (ABC) https://ab.co/2XMAuTESocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little headups for this week's episode, we've been hit with some slight internet issues but we guarantee the chats are really good! This week, we chatted about: Two Queensland girls were named, shamed and embarrassed for breaching Covid rules. What's up with that? Why haven't others been treated the same? And why it it's a problem?Tik Tok is facing some serious pressure to be banned in Western countries like Oz. But is it a legit national security threat? Or just more political drama against China?The Hypocritical Reporting On The Identity Of The QLD Teens Is Racist (5Why)  https://bit.ly/3gnmNSpAustralian intelligence agencies investigate Chinese-owned TikTok over security concerns (ABC)  https://ab.co/3gshPUDShow NotesSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are starting to feel like Groundhog Day as COVID restrictions slowly creep back but luckily we've got some big chats on this ep to get you through them. This week, we chat about:Kanye West's latest breakdown is a stark reminder that we have a long way to go in terms of mental health. So how do we talk about it more?Ita Buttrose thinks millennial workers aren't resilient, and need 'hugs' **never ending eye roll**. Does she have a point, or is she just another confused Boomer?Show NotesKanye West And Will Smith’s Tears Are Not For Your Amusement (5Why) ~ https://bit.ly/3hGjXIj ~Yes Ita, younger workers might actually be less resilient. But all workers should be thanked (The Conversation) ~ https://bit.ly/3hHFWP4 ~SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The delightful singer-songwriter Dani Young, joins us this week to chat all things music in Australia.We chat:Dani's start to music and a very unexpected turn down the Country music pathHow some early career wins helped shape the rest of her journey with musicStanding out from the crowd: How Dani sets herself apart from other musicians, especially since COVID-19 has everyone putting on a online concert Show Notes:Visit Dani's website: https://bit.ly/3hqLJssMoney Heist on Netflix (Dani's What We're Vibing): https://bit.ly/3jLr3NGSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode is brought to you by our lacklustre internet connections but luckily the chats are real good. Join us as we chat:A new report has Aussies taking more drugs than ever. So is it time to start making some legal, or is it too dangerous?A $3,000 paid quarantine fee is now in force for travellers coming back via or to NSW. We talk about why the government is slacking on its citizens.Another week, another news-making house party. So we talk about how to be social during COVID, within restrictions, and without getting featured on 7News.Show Notes:More Australians back legalising cannabis and 57% support pill testing, national survey shows (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/3jnwh1MThe stranded Australians who now have to pay thousands for hotel quarantine to come home (SBS) https://bit.ly/39fft8BPolice fine 60 revellers over Sydney house party, as Woolworths reports another COVID-19 case (ABC) https://ab.co/3eMRcblSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lovely Amila joins us as a guest host on this week's pod and it's a big ep!!We chat about cancel culture, and if it's good/bad (or even exists) - after the letter calling out the concept was signed by JK Rowling, Noam Chomsky & Margaret Atwood.Aussie rapper Tuka did an interview with triple j talking about alcoholism and role models. So we chat about Australia's relationship with alcohol + the role of role models in life.Show notesJ.K. Rowling, Margaret Atwood Among 150 Figures to Sign Letter Condemning Public Shaming (Variety) https://bit.ly/3eBrhmVMale role models and alcoholism: Thundamentals' Tuka on overcoming a tough upbringing (triple j) https://ab.co/2Wi6gXQSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strap yourself in, we're touching on a bit of everything in this week's episode. We spoke about:365 Days is dominating Netflix charts, yet glamourises abuse - what's up with that?Brands have pulled advertising from social media in a move against 'hate speech' - but do they actually give a fk?Kanye + Pauline Hanson have both been in the news, so we play a game of who said it?? If you can beat's Scott score, we'll be v impressed.Show Notes:Netflix’s 365 DNI Is Just Another Film Romanticising Abuse And It Needs To Go (5Why) https://bit.ly/3gxvsl2Reddit removes millions of pro-Trump posts. But advertisers, not values, rule the day (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/31QvCQ3SocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a jam-packed news week and we've picked the biggest stories to cover for you (you're welcome). On this week's episode, we chat: Between a White Lives Matter banner at a football game, and the Red Skins name change; if people don't get racism now - will they ever?On the back of more ABC cuts, we look at what it means for journalism and access to news across Australia.Coke have been in the news, so it made us think - what are the best soft drinks EVER?? And ofc we are ranking them - so bring ya pitchforks.Show Notes:Crybabies On The Internet Are Having A Sook Over Redskins And Chicos Changing Their Name (Junkee) https://bit.ly/2CMHfNvLatest $84 million cuts rip the heart out of the ABC, and our democracy (The Conversation) https://bit.ly/2NAGklESocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazing young writer Soaliha Iqbal joins us on this episode to chat all things race, racism and growing up in Australia as a person of colour.We chat:Growing up in Sydney's west, and experiencing all types of stereotypingThe viral incident where she was told to remove her hijab at a Sydney barHow we can start to make actual progress on race in Australia, as the Black Lives Matter movement rolls onShow Notes:Eye Of The World by Robert Jordan  (Soaliha's What We're Vibing): https://bit.ly/2BExIHGCheck out what Soaliha's writing: https://bit.ly/2YtHGosSocials:Trends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back after a two week sabbatical and boy, we've got a big episode lined-up for ya! This we week chat about:Should we pull down statues of problematic explorers? Are we overreacting?Chris Lilley's TV shows, and why Australia has a problem with race in media & entertainment.We play Flex Mami's Reflex again! Chatting the first time we felt like an adult, our go-to lie for avoiding plans + living w/o orgasms or romance?Show Notes:Gladys Berejiklian flags tougher anti-vandalism laws as second Captain Cook statue defaced (SBS) https://bit.ly/2YZolKYRio Tinto silencing Traditional Owners in agreement making process (NIT) https://bit.ly/2Z2dCPIChris Lilley's Jonah is not from Tonga, I am. It's time to dismantle racist brownface stereotypes (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2Nlh3M0‘There are no more excuses’: six industry insiders on Australian TV's problem with race (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2NmtQxYSocialsTrends & Tings Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/Trends & Tings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/Trends & Tings Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsandtingsTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott SinghSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 episode in and we're bringing you the biggest episode yet! This week we chat:- We look into ingrained, systematic racism, (including our own internal whitewashing) + why listening and empathy is so important right now.Race, Riots & Why BIPOC Are Offended - We chat about the impact of the cancel/call-out movement on race-related content by personalities, and where we should invest our time/energy.Jimmy Fallon, Sarah's Day & Cultural Appropriation - A look into some moments that we have felt motivated by globally, from signs of unity, to clap-backs and genuine content we feel is pushing the movement forward.Optimistic Moments In Race UnrestShow Notes:Supporting the black lives matter movement (Frankie)https://bit.ly/3dt3Zjh400 deaths, zero convictions: Australia's national shame (Mamamia)https://bit.ly/2MpvxKiHow to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change (Medium / Barack Obama)https://bit.ly/302NmqOCall-out culture: how to get it right (and wrong) (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2U0JxhKYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott SinghSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're slowly moving to a post covid-19 world which hopefully will give us more to talk about. This week, we chat about:- We delve into the intent & impact of the singer's messages - particularly about race/bringing others down.Lana Del Rey's Confusing Insta Statements - Car gigs, socially distant clubs and virtual gigs are on the way, but do we even want them?Social Distancing Shows Are Coming - Labor Of Love is the newest, most fkd up reality tv show, so we rank some of the most insane reality shows on our cooked-o-metre.The Most Cooked Reality TV Shows RankedShow Notes:Lana Del Rey's swipes at her peers of colour undermine her feminist argument (The Guardian): https://bit.ly/2XytzwCSydney is getting a drive-in concert with more to come (The Brag): https://bit.ly/3grgM7RYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.about: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show, Amila Hungy Rasangi Perera, returns for a deep dive ep into all things ethical non-monogamy and modern day dating. We chat:'Polyamorous' and other cliche jargon.Her experience with ethical non-monogamyWhat it was like dating again after a 9-year monogamous relationship.It's really a must listen, and we promise it'll give you such a good insight into a fascinating topic.You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things get a lil' political this week but not your uncle at Christmas time political so join us as we chat: - The Foreign Affairs Minister has announced changes to ASIO's security measures, and they'll actually scare you.Peter Dutton's ASIO Changes Are Fkd - Labor Leader Anthony Albanese announced suggestions for life after COVID. But what would we change ourselves?What Would We Change Once COVID Is Over? - With Falls announcing an all-Aussie festival lineup, we decided to pick our own 10-artist bill and we want you to pick the best one!We Pick Our Dream Aussie Music Festival LineupShow Notes:Legal bodies concerned by Peter Dutton bill allowing Australian spies to question 14-year-olds (SBS): https://bit.ly/2WHnGOrAlbanese calls for economic overhaul (SMH): https://bit.ly/2ThYQCyYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're looking at the good and bad of online behaviour this week. In particular: - The writer took to Instagram to name and shame a minor after a series of vitriolic messages. Was she in the right, and how do we feel about calling out people in general?Clementine Ford Calls Out A Young Boy - During iso, dads have been all over social media and giving us plenty of humour (if also even worse dad jokes). So how can we inject some humour into our own socials?Dads Provide Lockdown Laughs - We're back with Flex Mami's card game, chatting about one thing we really want to do + what's holding us back from doing it.One Thing We've Really Wanted To DoShow Notes:Feminist writer Clementine Ford divides opinion after posting the name and photo of a 14-year-old boy (Daily Mail): http://dailym.ai/3ciNBBcDads’ time to shine online: how laughter can connect and heal(The Conversation): https://bit.ly/3fCtP5RYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news! We have been downgraded from creatives to just plain old lads. BUT, we still have some great discussions on this week's episode. We cover: - A member of Obama's team spills that the whole team loved watching the epic parliament video, so what are our vices for dealing with shitty mates and scenarios?Obama's Team Watched Gillard Smackdown To Deal With Abbott - News Corp had to handout an apology for a fabricated story, but do apologies have an expiry date?Daniel Johns, Sunday Tele & Apologies - We have a COVID light at the end of the tunnel, so we both pick the three things we can't wait to have back in our lives!3 Things We Can't Wait To Have Back Show Notes:Obama White House watched Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech ‘a lot’ (Women's Agenda): https://bit.ly/3c31bIUThe Sunday Telegraph Issues Apology To Daniel Johns For Brothel Story (Music Feeds): https://bit.ly/3fm50LsYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've done it, we've cracked 20 episodes!Celebrate with us on this week's episode as we chat: - A new set of judges and returning contestants brings new life to the long-running show and much-needed representation.- We look at some of the celebrities using their platforms to spread joy during these challenging times. - We try out a new game that has us wonder if aliens and the paranormal exist... surprisingly we keep our sanity.MasterChef's gold star for representationCelebs beating COVID dread with positivity We flex ReFlexShow Notes:People Are Praising Last Night's Diverse 'MasterChef' Mystery Box For Its Asian Representation (Junkee): https://bit.ly/2xUKyAsParks & Rec Is Doing A No-Shit Reunion Special And It's Airing Literally Next Week (Pedestrian): https://bit.ly/2VGDmkaYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with our usual format this week, and it's JUICY. We chat all things: - She's become a villain of sorts for not being the loveable personality we thought she was - are we the same at times?Ellen DeGeneres Tea- Scomo wants you to download an app to track your movements to help limit COVID spread - but would you get it? COVID Tracking App - We run through some of our go-to iso snacks; and honestly there are some surprise picks in here so pls don't h8.God Tier Snacks ⚡ We'd luuurrvv it if you could rate us 5 sneaky stars on Apple Podcasts & tag us on Insta when you're listening!Show Notes:How did Ellen become one of the biggest villains of 2020? (The Guardian): https://bit.ly/2KibTieThe coronavirus contact tracing app won’t log your location, but it will reveal who you hang out with (The Conversation): https://bit.ly/2XPzwa1You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The T&T content train continues to chug along during Easter, and we have a special episode for you!It's the official launch of our new segment; . Basically these episodes will see us explore a (hopefully interesting) conversation topic with a very special guest.Real ChatsOn this episode, business wiz, Claire Radbourne joins us to talk all things launching a side hustle while still working full time. In a period where a lot is being said about productivity; Claire's been super busy of late.She works full time, and has also recently launched her side hustle (and is in an incubator). It was great chatting to Claire, we we hope you enjoy! (We'd love to hear what you think in the comments).Show Notes:Live Color Studios; now known as Home/Bred (Claire'z Mad Ting): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sXJzZxTGfYArmchair Expert Podcast by Dax Shepherd (Claire's What We're Vibing): https://open.spotify.com/show/6kAsbP8pxwaU2kPibKTuHE?si=yWssRAqMQBqiupeFpd1ZNw Check out what Claire's doing with TheXword: https://bit.ly/2RtduWHYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week, and isolation feels (like 1%) more normal. As we adapt to it all, this week we chat: - She said we shouldn't feel pressured into being productive at home, but is she right? - It's been a silent issue amidst the coronavirus outbreak, so we look at some recent numbers to see how bad it's become. - We've put the 16 best board and at-home games to the test to crown an irrefutable winner; we might have some enemies...JK Rowling condemns ‘life coaches’ pressuring people to be productive during lockdown (Independent): https://bit.ly/34fvdWFThe coronavirus threat among the homeless is a 'ticking time-bomb' for Australia (ABC): https://ab.co/2JJc4TzYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.JK Rowling Slams Productivity GurusHomelessness ConcernsBest Board/Home Game Ever Show Notes:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a corona-era of sorts now, so it's a (somewhat) candid ep today as we reflect on the challenges we all face right now, including: - How we've been feeling, adjusting to our new 'lives', and how we've been dealing with change.Coping With Change - BBC's crime-rom-com release has been brought forward - so we chat about the (amazing) show & how lockdowns affect relationships.Killing Eve & Relationships- Considering there are all these challenges going around, we've turned ScoMo's fave saying into a sneaky game of our own.Let Me Be Clear Challenge Show notes from today's ep:Cities after coronavirus: how Covid-19 could radically alter urban life (The Guardian): https://bit.ly/2wN9cSSKilling Eve: twisting the spy genre with comedy, tragedy and strong women (The Conversation): https://bit.ly/3bE9Oc2You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We thought last week was a hectic time for the coronavirus outbreak.. yeah we were wrong. BUT, we've jumped on a Zoom (we're both isolating) to bring you a pod amidst all these crazy timesThis week, we chat all things social distancing and the huge impact on individuals and businesses when people don't do it.We look at Gal Gadot's "Imagine" video and look past it's cringy nature to find a little good in it.Finally, you've got cabin fever we've got cabin fever so let's chat about ways we can keep our sanity. The toughest decision I ever made': Qantas boss defends laying off 20,000 workers (9 News): https://bit.ly/2QBKOKM, Gal Gadot Teams Up With Amy Adams, Mark Ruffalo, Zoë Kravitz, and More to Sing "Imagine" (Pop Sugar): https://bit.ly/2J5fqQCShow notes from today's ep: You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got what the doctor orders, a good dose of quality content!This week we explore COVID-19, the illness that a real threat to us all. We delve into Billie Eilish's powerful callout of all the body shamers and the Hottest 100 of the decade just rolled past but we did not expect just a mix-match of tunes.Aussie Psychologist says Coronavirus can impact mental health (5Why): https://bit.ly/2WgK3dz, Billie Eilish tackles body shaming (The Brag): https://bit.ly/2U9ElHLShow notes from today's ep: You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rejoice! Scotty has returned after his unexpected sabbatical.This week we take a close look at the media landscape. The Australian Associated Press (AAP) announced they'll close this June after serving as a key player of Australian journalism for 85 years. This begs the question, will we see more of this happening as people opt for lighter, trashier content? The Project delivered a rare trainwreck interview with The Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger. Surely someone on the team could of done their homework to avoid a cringeworthy interview segment. And over the weekend, International Women's Day was celebrated around the world so we wanted to share our thoughts on the powerful women close to our hearts.The AAP debunking a Coronavirus myth (AAP): https://bit.ly/2Q0DKH9, Nicole Scherzinger on The Project (Pedestrian): https://bit.ly/2VXb9GlShow notes from today's ep: You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amila returns for back-to-back weeks, joining Gordon again (Scott's back next week dw friends) to chat Mardi Gras weekend!We do indeed look at the weekend that was, and whether Mardi Gras has become too commercial. With over-sold events, and so many corporate brands - is it a fair representation of the LGBTQI community?Aussie muso Dan Sultan was recently charged with indecent assault, and we're crestfallen. So we talk about the challenges faced when someone who you thought was amazing, isn't as great as you imagined.And honestly, this coronavirus stuff is getting exhausting. But with supermarkets getting cleared out - we chat the inevitable zombie apocalypse and what essentials you just absolutely need in your doomsday kit.Outrage as businesses accused of 'exploiting' Sydney's Mardi Gras (SBS): http://bit.ly/IsMardiGrasTooCommercial, Dan Sultan assault charge (Guardian): http://bit.ly/DanSultanAssaultShow notes from today's ep: You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram + Twitter (new!) for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week: http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup, http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram, http://bit.ly/TAndTTwitter, http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lovely Amila returns to the mic today! Scott is away, but she joins Gordon to delve into a few meaty topics.We look at the sad, yet inspiring situation with indigenous 9-year-old Quaden Bayles. His GoFundMe is sitting at nearly $800,000 - but should the funds be spread out across multiple bullying victims and charities?Old m8 (m8 is generous tbh) Harvey Weinstein was finally convicted in court, in a big win for the #MeToo movement. So with a sentencing incoming, we're wondering how much power do collective voices have these days?And finally, Splendour's BIG 20th Anniversary lineup was released last week, but just how 'big' was it? We chat the lineup, nostalgia acts, the lack of female headliners + whether it's worth going.Show notes from today's ep:Quaden Bayles: How GoFundMe money will be spent: http://bit.ly/2T0fSFtThe Weinstein verdict is a huge win for #MeToo – but what's next?: http://bit.ly/2PqayZHYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> http://bit.ly/TTFacebookGroup>> http://bit.ly/TAndTInstagram >> http://bit.ly/TAndTSpotifyTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep #11 is here and it's a biggie.This week, we chat about Natalie Portman's choice of activism at the Oscars and why she attracted some choice criticism. We look at the circumstances around the passing of Caroline Flack, dive into social media regulation and the ugly side of cancel culture. We've got the thing that no-one asked for... a new Batman. With Robert Pattinson as the new caped crusader, we ask ourselves, have we had enough of the superhero movies. Show notes from today's ep:Rose McGowan criticises Natalie Portman's Oscars Dress:  https://bit.ly/37zRIWzCaroline Flack's death shows us cancel culture needs to stop: https://bit.ly/323PaysYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in double digit territory with episode #10.This week, we chat about the AFL's response to criticism of the AFLW and why haters just need to jog on. We look at Aussie Drill group OneFour and their downhill spiral after what was a huge 2019 for them. Are they 100% at fault or are they victims of a system that want to censor their craft?And it's time to rejoice! Brooklyn Nine-Nine is back for it's seventh season - a milestone not many sitcoms get. So we tee up our favourite sitcoms of all time and not surprisingly, there isn't much overlap. Show notes from today's ep:AFLW Season Kicks Off, So Of Course Some Fragile Men Are Upset About Ithttps://bit.ly/2tObqQuOneFour Release New Track "Welcome To Prison": https://ab.co/2UHfA7IYou can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's ep, the Coronavirus is absolutely everywhere in the news. But why are we so worried about something that has less of a chance of killing us than the flu?We also chat about Kobe Bryant's tragic passing, his sexual assault case and what his legacy will be now that he's gone.And we have two HUUUGE festivals on our doorsteps; Groovin The Moo & Splendour. So naturally we're speculating about who's going to be on the 2020 lineup!Show notes from today's ep:Why the Coronavirus causes panic: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/wuhan-coronavirus-unnecessary-panic-experts-say-2020-1We can only celebrate Kobe by being honest: https://time.com/5773151/kobe-bryant-rape-case-complicated-legacy/ Splendour 2020 rumours: https://www.5why.com.au/splendour-in-the-grass-rumours/You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're a month down in 2020 (scary we know), and we've got a juicy one for you today.In this episode, we're looking at a recent incident regarding dating coaches in Sydney - and we wonder if pick up 'artists' still need to be a thing. We also have a peak over at the Australian Open, and all things Margaret Court. She's got some interesting personal views, and we're asking if it's possible to be friends with people who you strongly disagree with. We also have the results of our Hottest 100 wager - who'll be getting exposed on our socials? You'll have to listen to find out!You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're all about entertainment!In this episode, we ask why the heck are so many people obsessed with Netflix’s creepy crime romance ‘You'?  James Bond’s Producer says the iconic character can be any colour - but not female, so what’s up with that? And we have the hottest 100 this weekend, so of course we’re dropping a sneaky wager to make things interesting.You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back!! And we're officially a multi-decade running podcast! HA. Of course the bushfires have ravaged Australia over the past few weeks and months, but today we're wondering if celebrities and businesses are expected to donate? And perhaps more intriguingly, should they have to publicise their donations?Meghan Markle and her husband also made somewhat of a shock announcement, stepping down as senior members of the Royal Family. So we're wondering why Meghan has been the brunt of so much criticism, and honestly why people are still so invested in the monarchy.We wrap things up by chatting all things New Year's Resolutions. Ah yes, the promises and goals we love to hate. But are they worthwhile? Are the effective? And what are our own goals for this oh-so-marketable year that is 2020?You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group, following us on Instagram for HOT content, and follow our Spotify playlist for all our What We're Vibing suggestions each week:>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/>> https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PQ3ZPzHyPDawYsyqmQTP8If you'd like to donate to the wider bushfire appeal, please visit one of the below links:>> Celeste Barber x RFS: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1010958179269977/10157671223743418>> WIRES: https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund>> Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate>> Vinnies: https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-bushfire-appeal-nswTrends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our last episode of the year! So to celebrate, we both name our big Mad Ting of the year on a personal note. We also look back on all the big political news of 2019, and we're wondering if being in our own political bubble is ultimately a bad thing?We also look at one of the biggest, and most controversial sagas of the year; the Israel Folau debate. Who was in the wrong? Is free speech really a thing these days? And what should the consequences be amidst all the fallout?Of course, we couldn't finish on a sour note though, so we wrap up the ep by picking our best three albums of the decade! Yep, that's 2010 to 2019 and it's an impossible choice, but we gave it a crack (with some BIG bolters in there!).PS. We hope you enjoy and a big thank you all for listening in 2019! Check our Instagram @trendsandtings, where we'll be uploading a Spotify Playlist with all our recommended tunes of the year this week!Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wonderful Amila Perera steps in as guest host this week for Scott, and boy everyone's (perhaps previously) favourite, Justin Timberlake has been in a whole pool full of water recently. It's after the music star - and married man - was spotted holding hands with a co-star on the set of his new film. So we're asking what exactly are the rules of intimacy? And are we right to judge?There's also some sad news out of the otherwise overly popular Disney remake, Aladdin. Mena Massoud, who played the title character, says he hasn't been able to get an audition post Aladdin - despite the film making over 1 billion at the box office. So we're wondering if success perception is a thing, and what exactly success looks like to different people.Spotify Wrapped's have also been flooding our socials, so we decided to have a old fashioned shoot out - where we guess each other's most played artists of 2019. With a very, potentially, consequential outcome for the loser.Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh (thanks to Amila for filling as guest host this week!).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift is officially all the rage.. for multiple reasons. Her ugly feud with Scooter Braun and Big Machine over her music rights even went as far as her AMAs performance. But with Braun's family now getting constant death threats from Taylor's fans, was she right to rally her droves online to get action? And who was in the wrong ultimately? We're also in awe of Sacha Baren Cohen's keynote at the Anti-Defamation League conference on hate speech and social media. He reckons Hitler could have bought an ad on Facebook these days, and called on wider social media to be more responsible for the content their users create. So we're wondering if social media, particularly Zucks and FB, should be regulated further when it comes to #FakeNews.The ARIA Awards are also this week (does anyone care?) Probs not, so to spice it up we've chucked a friendly wager on who can guess the most correct award winners from the night..Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney creatives, Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to week two of Trends & Tings! Why you stayed honestly, we're not sure - but we THANK YOU with the power and ferocity of 100 Israel Folaus.In this week's ep we look at the will.i.am incident on a recent Qantas flight, where he claims a flight attendant was racist. Who is in the right? And why is the default reaction of so many that the Black Eyed Peas star played the race card?We're also chatting men's mental health and why men struggle with talking about their real feelings. Gordon went along to a super confronting conference about masculinity over the weekend, and we have A LOT to chat about. #IfYouReallyKnewMeAnd finally, we have the necessary world-demanding discourse about what the best music genre is. And the two of us surprisingly don't see eye to eye on this one..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first ep of Trends & Tings! You're joined by Sydney creatives Gordon D'Mello and Scott Singh, where each week we'll be having real chats about what's buzzing. Because we have opinions, and we've chosen you, the valued listener, to hear us out (PLS don't leave us).In this week's ep we're really worried by the lack of honesty from the government when it comes to pill testing. Why do they continue to simply disregard hard facts and research when it comes to health and safety?We're also casting our eyes over the Matildas recent pay rise in Aussie football, where they'll earn the same amount as the Socceroos/men. And why some men get so triggered by equal pay opportunity.And finally, we chat My Chemical Romance and the renaissance of the comeback-band at the moment. Including who we'd give up our savings for to see play live again. And Scott is bloody about his choice.PASSIONATESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.