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  • 41. Ep. 41 Diving into the Manosphere

    44:34||Season 4, Ep. 41
    The internet’s “manosphere” can seem like just another pocket of niche online culture. But lately, with algorithms pushing extreme voices and lonely young men searching for identity, what starts as curiosity can quickly spiral into something more influential and more dangerous.This week, we’re diving Into the Manosphere with Louis Theroux. The viral Netflix documentary that has sparked thousands of online and in person conversations, and why it’s struck such a nerve.Lets dive in.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYoutube

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  • 40. Ep. 40 It's Not Me, It's UK (pt 2)

    33:38||Season 4, Ep. 40
    We're diving back into a conversation we had last year... it feels like everyone’s leaving the UK right now… right?From the cost of living and career burnout to the weather (we had to say it), more and more people seem to be packing up and moving abroad in search of something better.So we asked the Shallow community: have you left the UK, or are you thinking about it & WHY?In this episode, we’re diving into your answers and the real reasons people are leaving. Is moving abroad about chasing the dream… or just stepping away from a life in the UK that no longer feels like it works?Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYoutube
  • 39. Ep. 39 Wuthering Heights

    35:15||Season 4, Ep. 39
    This week on Shallow Podcast, we’re diving into Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights and the cultural storm surrounding it.From the casting debate and costume choices to the online backlash and endless think pieces, the loudest criticism has been the same: “It’s not like the book.”But is that actually the problem?Do adaptations need to be faithful to be successful? Or is this really about who gets to reinterpret classic literature in 2026?We break down what changed from Emily Brontë’s original novel, whether the core themes still hold, the Heathcliff race discourse, the performances, the aesthetics, and whether this backlash is really that deep.Let's dive in.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYoutube
  • 38. Ep 38. Women Don't Want to Date Anymore

    41:32||Season 4, Ep. 38
    The Shallow Take? Women don’t want to date anymore.Joined by our first man(!!!) In this episode of Shallow Podcast, we unpack the growing conversation around women opting out of modern dating and ask if there’s truth behind it.Joined by our long-time friend, Arley Simpkins, we explore how dating has shifted over the last decade, why more women are choosing to stay single, and what the emotional reality looks like on both sides. Is it burnout? Higher standards? Independence? Or are we finally refusing to settle?Let's dive in.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYoutube
  • 37. Ep 37. 29 going on 30

    38:29||Season 4, Ep. 37
    The Shallow take? 30 is just a number...Or is the lead up to 30 packed with an invisible checklist and a constant toe in comparison culture?This week, we’re diving into how turning 30, for most feels like a deadline - for success, for beauty, for babies and becoming that shining future self you always dreamed of.and of course, we're asking... is turning 30 really that deep?Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYoutube
  • 36. Ep 36. The Gender Pain Gap

    41:01||Season 4, Ep. 36
    The Shallow Take? Endometriosis is just bad period pain...But, really...Endometriosis affects around 190 million people worldwide (World Health Organisation). In the UK, 1 in 10 women live with it (that's about 1.5 million people - Endometriosis UK). And yet, the average diagnosis still takes years.Why? Because female pain has been ignored, minimised, and normalised for generations.This week, we’re unpacking endometriosis: the symptoms, the stigma, the exhausting fight to be believed, and what life with endo actually looks like behind closed doors.We’re diving into Phoebe's personal endo story, asking why the medical system still struggles to take women seriously, and what needs to change.Is it really that deep? Yeah. It is.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYoutube
  • 35. Ep 35. Review: Taylor Swift End of an Era Documentary

    45:10||Season 4, Ep. 35
    Taylor Swift: End of an Era... What the Doc Really RevealsThis week we’re diving into the Eras documentary, what it shows, what it leaves out, and why it matters. From Taylor’s powerful reflections on feeling “hunted,” to the way the film quietly reframes her leadership and loyalty, there’s a lot to unpack.We talk pacing issues, our obsession with Amanda’s choreography segment, the lack of Ticketmaster context, and why some of the biggest themes never quite get the “why” they deserve.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTok