Mixed Bag of Pop-Culture Goodness | No Brilliant Jerks #6

Episode 10: It's not goodbye, it's see you later.

That’s a wrap on Season 1 of No Brilliant Jerks! Join us as we discuss and dissect the biggest pop culture media hits in the past week.  Episode breakdown:  * Nick Kyrgios at the Wimbledon  * Elon Musk has backed out of Twitter deal [https://www.pedestrian.tv/tech-gaming/elon-musk-twitter/] * Celeste Barber v Tammy Hembrow   Weekly dopes; * New movie, Elvis * Paris Fashion Week * Chicken Doughnuts at Coles   Our required readings are;  * JAG Non Affirmation Cards  [https://www.justanothergirl.com.au/theshop] Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast Hosts: Kat Orchard, Ty Kudla & Olivia Hodge This show is produced by Sunnydale Studios.  Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough    Producer: Olivia Hodge Executive Producers: Kat Orchard and Ty Kudla ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can influencers ever achieve true celebrity status? | No Brilliant Jerks #9

Influencers are certainly here to stay; but very few have managed to turn their online presence into truly impressive, multi-faceted careers… or have they? We bring you interesting perspectives from a Gen Z, and two millennials.  Can influencers ever achieve TRUE celebrity status? Episode breakdown:  * The evolution of influencers  * First social media platforms to create influencers  * Influencers that have managed to go on and carve out careers  * The need to stay relevant on social media * Mummy influencers and child consent * Can influencers ever achieve TRUE A-List notoriety?   Weekly dopes; * Robert Irwin’s cover on Stellar Magazine * Rhode Skin by Hailey Bieber Our required readings are;  * She’s On The Money book & podcast * The Last Podcast on the Left Blackbeard episode series  “Our Flag Means Death” * The $1000 Project by Canna Campbell Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast and DM us with your own dopes and nopes and we’ll share them on the next episode. Hosts: Kat Orchard, Nicole Rowles & Olivia Hodge This show is produced by Sunnydale Studios.  Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough    Producer: Olivia Hodge Executive Producers: Kat Orchard and Ty Kudla ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Fuck Off Forever | No Brilliant Jerks #8

The content discussed in this episode includes graphic references to sexual abuse, abortion, suicide and loss of life. Listener discretion advised. In this episode we discuss the US Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade and what it means for people with a uterus in the USA and across the globe. Plus, we give our thoughts on those who’ve weighed in on social media who probably should have kept their damn mouths shut.   Episode breakdown:  * What is Roe v. Wade? * What does this mean for American people with a uterus? * What does this mean for women’s rights globally? * Kat weighs in on insensitive comments made by Mia Plecic and David The Medium on social media Our required readings are;  * Time article [https://time.com/6191044/clarence-thomas-same-sex-marriage-contraception-abortion/] on Clarence Thomas signaling that same-sex marriage and contraception right are at risk after overturning Roe v. Wade * @SallyProsserVoice on TikTok! * The Space Between by Zara Mcdonald and Michelle Andrews You can donate to Planned Parenthood here. [https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/2U7UN1iNhESWUfDs4gDPNg2]  Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast and DM us with your own dopes and nopes and we’ll share them on the next episode. Hosts: Kat Orchard, Nicole Rowles & Olivia Hodge This show is produced by Sunnydale Studios.  Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough    Producer: Olivia Hodge Executive Producers: Kat Orchard and Ty Kudla ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Rise of Rogue Commentators | No Brilliant Jerks #7

This episode, we discuss the rise of rogue commentators. Anyone can start their own news website these days, and publish often unverified stories... Is it a smart business move? Is it borderline unethical?  Episode breakdown:  * Celebrity gossip sites such as Deux Moi * Are there ANY reputable media sources? * How do we as a society find the truth/facts?   Weekly Dopes: * Robert Irwin’s TikTok * Botanica Cafe in Cairns * SMH roasted Our required readings are;  Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast Hosts: Nicole Rowles, Ty Kudla & Kat Orchard This show is produced by Sunnydale Studios.  Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough    Producer: Olivia Hodge Executive Producers: Kat Orchard & Ty Kudla ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mixed Bag of Pop-Culture Goodness | No Brilliant Jerks #6

This episode, we discuss a mixed bag of pop-culture goodness! Episode breakdown:  * Why reality TV show stars should take control of their own narrative * Reality TV stars who have gone onto have a really great career and why * TV shows & movies that would get cancelled if they were made today   Weekly dopes; * Britney’s wedding saga * Gucci x ADIDAS campaign * LOVE ISLAND IS BACK! Our required readings are;  * So Unladylike! podcast is available to listen to wherever you find your podcast.  * Beyond The Blinds podcast * Everything I Know About Love is out on STAN  Thanks for listening! If you love our podcast, click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple, leave a five-star rating or ‘Follow’ on Spotify! Check us out on Instagram @nobrilliantjerkspodcast and DM us with your own dopes and nopes and we’ll share them on the next episode. Hosts: Olivia Hodge, Ty Kudla and Kat Orchard This show is produced by Sunnydale Studios.  Technical Producer: Connor Fairclough    Executive Producer: Olivia Hodge ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.