Our recent trip to Sarah's hometown in the historic city of York had us under its spell in more ways than one. Whilst wandering through its charming cobblestone streets, we noticed a real change in tourism. 

From the medieval street in York now overrun by Harry Potter themed shops, to accusations of Edinburgh becoming ‘Disney Town’, we’re discussing whether the effect of Hollywood on historic locations has gone too far.

We’re also looking at how Instagram and Social Media are influencing our travel choices and if the impact is positive or negative. From visiting iconic locations made famous by The Holiday and Notting Hill, to the rise of instagrammable backdrops for businesses such as the fake flower wall, join us as we talk cream tea breakfasts, Dracula pilgrimages, and try to work out what a Ghost Merchant actually is?

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For over a decade, Gwyneth Paltrow has been the spokeswoman for ‘wellness’ at the helm of her $250 million dollar empire - Goop.

However she regularly finds herself under accusations of monetising pseudoscience, misinformation and quackery. Recent controversies, including the ‘Almond mum’ backlash, and ‘ski trial of the century’, have reignited these conversations

So what is wellness? Is it empowering or exploitative? And where does Goop fall on this spectrum?

Join us on a journey through $2000 rainbow healing mats, the "that girl phenomenon," and whether Gwyneth Paltrow's constant scrutiny is justified or a modern-day witch trial.

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We've all come across online stories speculating whether a celebrity is pregnant or not based on her clothing choices, or how she is holding her bag, but have you ever wondered why we as a society are so obsessed with fertility and "baby bumps"?

In this episode, we’re diving into the online comments and analysing the reactions to all things ‘bump’. From Rihanna’s recent Super Bowl pregnancy reveal, to Paris Hilton’s surrogacy announcement, and Beyonce’s fake pregnancy conspiracy, we’re examining whether society defines a woman’s value based on her maternal status. And asking how do we view women who choose childlessness?

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion. 

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After the online storm over Madonna’s “new face” at the Grammys, we’re discussing whether the accusations of ageism and misogyny levelled by Madonna are true. Amid this backlash she’s been compared to stars who have been deemed to be ageing gracefully, such as Helen Mirren, Emma Thompson and Jamie Lee Curtis. But what do people actually mean when they talk about ageing gracefully? And do women become invisible once they turn 45?

In today’s episode, we are tackling botox and plastic surgery, the Acting your Age Campaign and the underrepresentation of older women on screen, and even ageism in the workplace, as we look at what it means for women to age publicly. 

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This week we're caught up in Oscars fever and diving into the comments about this year's awards. After last year's drama, we are reviewing the most talked about moments and asking, have the Oscars finally recaptured their magic?

We discuss the comeback four - Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis - and why everyone in the online multiverse is catching emotions seeing outsiders win. Plus we will be looking at some odd viral moments, including that awkward Hugh Grant and Ashely Graham interview. Then asking why have the Oscars been in a death spiral?

Get your popcorn ready and join us on the champagne carpet for a very special Straight to the Comments.

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In this episode we’re jumping into the conversations people have about bigger bodies and exploring how women such as Lizzo, Adele and Rebel Wilson have been caught in the glare of fat-shaming. From the body positivity movement to accusations of promoting obesity, join us as we discuss why so many of us have such strong emotional reactions to fat, and ask are bigger bodies finally acceptable?

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It seems that everyone loves a celebrity break-up, and the messier the better. But why are we so fascinated by celebrity relationships and taking sides? In this episode we’re going to be looking at the reactions to Alice Evans and Jennifer Aniston’s respective breakups and asking is there such a thing as the right kind of wronged woman?

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New York Magazine declared 2022 the Year of the Nepo Baby. But what exactly is a Nepo Baby? Is this really a new phenomenon? And why are we suddenly so obsessed with them?

Welcome to episode 1 of Straight to the Comments, where we have reviewed many many comments relating to Nepo Babies to try to discover where the fascination comes from and what it means for us all. From the celebrity children taking over HBO, to giving jobs to family and friends at work - join us as we take our first wild ride into the comments.

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Do you find yourself jumping Straight to the Comments of celeb gossip only to wonder why online threads are so addictive? Join Lisa and Sarah, two longtime friends, as they dissect online comments, discuss pop culture and examine how it impacts their own lives. Straight to the Comments dives head first into both the comedic value and deeper meaning of gossip and why we can’t get enough.

This is Gossip without the Guilt.

Hosted by 2 Brits abroad, Lisa Williams, a communications consultant living in Oslo, and Sarah Illingworth, a psychology graduate and writer living in Cape Town.

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