Stop Everything!

We're checking in on body image and fatphobia in pop culture in 2025. Because when speculation over which suddenly-slimmed-down celebrity might be using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic begins to feel like an online sport, and social media apps put out stuff like the 'chubby filter' — it makes us wonder — what happened to embracing bodies of all sizes?

As Erin Patterson's so-called mushroom murder trial kicks off this week in regional Victoria, there are no less than five podcasts dedicated to it, including one from the ABC, Mushroom Case Daily. It's got us thinking about where true crime podcasts go right, where they go wrong, and why women are particularly attracted to the genre.

Preschoolers may love Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, Thomas the Tank Engine, Cocomelon and Fireman Sam, parents however, not so much. We asked you to tell us about the kids pop culture content your kids love but grinds your gears — and you answered!

The Last of Us Season 2, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, is finally here.   Spoiler alert, Bev and Hannah break down the first episode, which picks up five years after the events of season one’s finale, but it’s all just a ruse for them to convene the first meeting of Stop Everything’s Pedro Pascal Appreciation Society.  Why’s everyone so obsessed with him? Bev and Hannah have a few thoughts.   Get in touch: Tell us if you’re obsessed with Pedro Pascal. Or tell us what you’re chuffed about! Write or send a voice note to stopeverything@abc.net.au [stopeverything@abc.net.au] Show notes:  Pedro Pascal on Hot Ones [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdTPtMcZRjw] For Pierce Brosnan, the World is Just Enough  [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/arts/television/pierce-brosnan-mobland-black-bag.html] Lorde on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lorde/video/7491349750030011679]

We’re going behind the scenes of 8 Passengers "mommy" vlogger Ruby Franke’s notorious downfall.   2025 has already given us eldest daughter Shari Franke’s New York Times bestselling memoir, The House of My Mother, and a three-part documentary series, Devil in The Family, which shares shocking never-before-seen footage of the former YouTuber Mormon family.  We’re diving deep into both tell-alls to find out what this extreme case of mumfluencing gone wrong tells us about family, fame, religion and the internet.  Also – we’re chuffed by The White Lotus season finale. Are you?  Get in touch: Write or send a voice note to Stopeverything@abc.net.au [Stopeverything@abc.net.au] Resources: kids helpline  [https://kidshelpline.com.au/] Show notes:Devil in the Family on Disney Plus [https://www.disneyplus.com/series/devil-in-the-family-the-fall-of-ruby-franke/5qMK8CpWbzIN] Suja explores white chutneys [https://www.tiktok.com/@sujarocks/video/7488119215187348782]