Culture Pigs

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

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

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

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

With the rise of Second Screen viewing, Kate and Rory talk about the race to the bottom for lowest common denominator entertainment, and the glimpses of hope that really good TV and movies are providing for a more hopeful future.Kate then brings a viral tweet to the table, opening a giant can of worms about all things babies and weddings (IYKYK), while Rory has trouble keeping his blood pressure under control while talking about the death of cinema etiquette.Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

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

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

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

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