Lowbrow

Where were you when Miley Cyrus couldn't stop twerking? Or when Prince Harry's privates were leaked in Vegas? Chances are you might remember one of these events but not the other. Enter Lowbrow: your cheat sheet to the biggest pop culture moments. Each week hosts Holly Wainwright and Shannen Findlay will take turns breaking down the pop culture moments that showed us something about the world, from the perspective of two women 25 years apart. One story, two generations, so much WTF.

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 21m. Bisher sind 60 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 21 hours 30 minutes

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episode 59: Introducing: Things You Didn't Learn In School


Hi Guys! Dropping into your feeds with an exciting update...

We’ve got a brand new pod in Mamamia network - it's called 'Things You Didn't Learn In School.'

Mamamia's Em Vernem and comedian Bec Melrose are popping into your ears each week to ask some experts the things they're embarrassed to admit they still don’t know. 

We know you guys loved Holly and Em on Low Brow schooling each other on everything pop-culture, and that’s why we think you’ll love this new show...


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 October 18, 2023  26m
 
 

episode 58: Kristen Stewart’s Very Public Cheating Scandal


In the early 2010’s Gen Z cared about two things A LOT, the movie franchise Twilight, and the fact that it’s stars we’re dating in real life. That was until certain pap photos surfaced breaking the two apart and breaking the hearts of Gen Z’s (and oddly some Gen Xers) everywhere. 

This episode Shannen takes Holly through a cheating scandal so big the former US President weighed in, and Holly surprises everyone with a secret obsession.  

And, we have some sad news.....


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 April 19, 2023  19m
 
 

episode 57: Tabloid Culture Didn't Die In A Tunnel In Paris


This week we dive into a moment in time where the world stood still, the death of Princess Diana. 

Holly takes Shannen through how the news unfolded here in Australia, how the world reacted and what impact her passing has had on society since. 

Plus, the pair discuss if we’ve moved on from tabloid culture or if it’s just evolved in 2023...


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 April 12, 2023  19m
 
 

episode 56: That Time The Internet Believed The Queen Was Reincarnated


There's nothing more we love here at Lowbrow than royal gossip and a conspiracy theory and this episode has both! 

Shannen takes Holly through the internets silliest rumour, was Queen Elizabeth reincarnated into Trisha Paytas' baby? Which obviously left Holly with one question... who is Trisha Paytas?

This is an investigation...


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 April 5, 2023  15m
 
 

episode 55: How Gwyneth Paltrow And Winona Ryder Became Frenemies


There are so many iconic besties from the 90's, like Drew Barrymore and Camerón Diaz, or Jennifer Anniston and Courtney Cox but no duo was more iconic than Gwyneth Paltrow and Winona Ryder. 

This week Holly unpacks Gwyneth and Winona's friendship, what ultimately led to their undoing and the very different paths they both went on as a result.

Plus we learn about a theory that divides the world into two teams.....


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 March 29, 2023  20m
 
 

episode 54: Camila Cabello & The Curse Of The Girl Group


In every girl group there is one that stands out above the rest, in Destiny's Child it was Beyoncé, in Pussy Cat Dolls it was Nicole Scherzinger, and in Fifth Harmony it was Camila Cabello. 

This episode Shannen takes Holly through the creation of Fifth Harmony, all the drama behind the scenes, and what impressionable Gen Z's took away from their demise...


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 March 22, 2023  23m
 
 

episode 53: Michael & Paula: A Tragedy That Began On A Bed


This love story begins like all good ones do, in a bed.

Paula Yates met Michael Hutchence when he appeared as a guest on her breakfast TV show. The chemistry was undeniable, the problem was they were already in a relationship... with other people.  

This episode Holly tells Shannen the rollercoaster story of Paula and Michael, the way the world reacted, and the impact it left on Gen Xers. But be warned this love story doesn't have a happy ending...


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 March 15, 2023  22m
 
 

episode 52: Shakira, Lana & The Rise Of The Petty Queen


We have talked about A LOT of petty queens on this show, from Julia Roberts to Taylor Swift, but in 2023 we have seen a new bread of petty queens rise up... and we are here for it! 

Enter Shakira and Lana Del Rey.

This episode Shannen unpacks Lana's infamous Tulsa billboard, and Shakira's brand new song shading her ex and his mum...


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 March 8, 2023  17m
 
 

episode 51: When Nicole Kidman Saved Her “Bad Boy” Husband


There aren't many Australian couples as loved as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, but how much do you remember about their love story?

This week, Holly takes us back to 2007, as Sydney geared up to host its own version of a royal wedding. 

We hear about the ups and downs of Keith and Nic's relationship, as well as how the world and the media reacted. And we also learn that Shannen is a country music fan, which is a fact none of us saw coming...


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 March 1, 2023  18m
 
 

episode 50: Mascaragate: Is This The End Of The Influencer?


Earlier this year, a video posted to TikTok by beauty influencer Mikayla Nogueira left the world with one question... "is she wearing false eyelashes?"

This episode Shannen unpacks the scandal rocking the beauty world that's now clocked up millions of views, and Holly and Shannen discuss if this is a turning point for influencer culture...


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 February 22, 2023  19m