Word Goblins

Ep 14: Inside the fitness cult(ure)

Are you a fitness girlie or a gym bro? Why are new diet fads and attractive influencers taking over our newsfeeds? Tune in to hear us discuss the pervasive culture of fitness; why it's damaging; and the coded message behind the "Instagram body".

Ep 13: The phenomenon of too many words

Why are there so many terms and slang words describing the same thing? Catch us deconstructing the evolution of slang; how internet has escalated the dissemination of niche subculture language; and why we love and hate words. Ft. special guest Cora Thomas of Pacific Noise Weird fame.

Ep 12: Would you fall for a cult?

Tune in to hear us discuss Amanda Montell's book "Cultish"; the Netflix documentary "Escaping the Twin Flames Universe"; and our endless fascination with cult content.

Ep 11: Stan culture

Stan culture vs celebrity culture? How has the fandom scene transformed over the decades? Tune in to hear us discuss what being a fan looks like and review the new documentary "Anything For Fame" which explores the world of online influencers and the extreme lengths they are willing to go for fame and fortune—streaming now on nfb.ca

Ep 10: She doesn't even go here & It's Brittany, Bitch

Where did pop culture phrases go and is the era of sitcoms dead? Tune in to hear us discuss the rise and fall of film & TV one-liners; iconic quotes from Mean Girls; and how media consumption habits have changed.