No Brilliant Jerks

Influencers are certainly here to stay; but very few have managed to turn their online presence into truly impressive, multi-faceted careers… or have they? We bring you interesting perspectives from a Gen Z, and two millennials. Can influencers ever achieve TRUE celebrity status?Episode breakdown: The evolution of influencers First social media platforms to create influencers Influencers that have managed to go on and carve out careers The need to stay relevant on social mediaMummy influencers and child consentCan influencers ever achieve TRUE A-List notoriety? Weekly dopes;Robert Irwin’s cover on Stellar MagazineRhode Skin by Hailey BieberOur required readings are; She’s On The Money book & podcastThe Last Podcast on the Left Blackbeard episode series  “Our Flag Means Death”The $1000 Project by Canna CampbellThanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast and DM us with your own dopes and nopes and we’ll share them on the next episode.Hosts: Kat Orchard, Nicole Rowles & Olivia HodgeThis show is produced by Sunnydale Studios. Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough   Producer: Olivia HodgeExecutive Producers: Kat Orchard and Ty Kudla

The content discussed in this episode includes graphic references to sexual abuse, abortion, suicide and loss of life. Listener discretion advised.In this episode we discuss the US Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade and what it means for people with a uterus in the USA and across the globe. Plus, we give our thoughts on those who’ve weighed in on social media who probably should have kept their damn mouths shut.  Episode breakdown: What is Roe v. Wade?What does this mean for American people with a uterus?What does this mean for women’s rights globally?Kat weighs in on insensitive comments made by Mia Plecic and David The Medium on social mediaOur required readings are; Time article on Clarence Thomas signaling that same-sex marriage and contraception right are at risk after overturning Roe v. Wade@SallyProsserVoice on TikTok!The Space Between by Zara Mcdonald and Michelle AndrewsYou can donate to Planned Parenthood here. Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast and DM us with your own dopes and nopes and we’ll share them on the next episode.Hosts: Kat Orchard, Nicole Rowles & Olivia HodgeThis show is produced by Sunnydale Studios. Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough   Producer: Olivia HodgeExecutive Producers: Kat Orchard and Ty Kudla

This episode, we discuss the rise of rogue commentators. Anyone can start their own news website these days, and publish often unverified stories... Is it a smart business move? Is it borderline unethical? Episode breakdown: Celebrity gossip sites such as Deux MoiAre there ANY reputable media sources?How do we as a society find the truth/facts? Weekly Dopes:Robert Irwin’s TikTokBotanica Cafe in CairnsSMH roastedOur required readings are; Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcastHosts: Nicole Rowles, Ty Kudla & Kat OrchardThis show is produced by Sunnydale Studios. Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough   Producer: Olivia HodgeExecutive Producers: Kat Orchard & Ty Kudla

This episode, we discuss a mixed bag of pop-culture goodness!Episode breakdown: Why reality TV show stars should take control of their own narrativeReality TV stars who have gone onto have a really great career and whyTV shows & movies that would get cancelled if they were made today Weekly dopes;Britney’s wedding sagaGucci x ADIDAS campaignLOVE ISLAND IS BACK!Our required readings are; So Unladylike! podcast is available to listen to wherever you find your podcast. Beyond The Blinds podcastEverything I Know About Love is out on STAN Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast and DM us with your own dopes and nopes and we’ll share them on the next episode.Hosts: Olivia Hodge, Ty Kudla and Kat OrchardThis show is produced by Sunnydale Studios. Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough   Executive Producer: Olivia Hodge

This episode, we discuss the ‘go woke, go broke’ mentality. Episode breakdown: Are we becoming too woke? The transition of entertainment ‘wokeness’ over the yearsIs ‘woke washing’ ruining our favourite TV shows & movies?Businesses & brands that need to check themselvesGreat examples of woke culture  Weekly dopes;Strippers can read the market better than bankersAnimal Fries hack courtesy of Anna PaulThe candle that smells like your ‘pooshy’Our required readings are; Unreal on STANInto Every Generation: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross KatzThe White Lotus on Foxtel GoThanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast and DM us with your own dopes and nopes and we’ll share them on the next episode!Hosts: Olivia Hodge, Ty Kudla and Kat OrchardThis show is produced by Sunnydale Studios. Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough   Executive Producer: Olivia Hodge

This episode, we discuss why people are shit at their jobs! Episode breakdown: The decline in ‘base level’ service Why do customers feel bad about expecting the bare minimum?The ‘that’s not my job’ mentality How to manage poor performance in 2022Are new employee expectations realistic? Weekly dopes;Cody Swim-pson makes the Aussie teamKid Laroi x McDonalds collaboration Love Island UK’s first deaf contestantOur required readings are; Top Gun 2: MaverickListen to Kidnapped in Somalia - a story of survival with Jessica Buchanan podcast by Life Uncut here. Peek a look at Daniel Gorringe’s profile on TikTok for a laugh.Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast and DM us with your own dopes and nopes and we’ll share them on the next episode!Hosts: Olivia Hodge, Ty Kudla and Kat OrchardThis show is produced by Sunnydale Studios. Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough   Executive Producer: Olivia Hodge