Please Don't
BBC SoundsChronically online, annoyingly right - Raven Smith & Joel Golby are kings of the hot take.
Meet the algorithm bloodhounds sniffing out the correct cultural opinions.
From the red carpet moment flooding your feed; to the TV show you can't get enough of; via that book your mate's weird ex-boyfriend suggested to you.
Want to share your takes in the group chat? Email ravenandjoel@bbc.co.uk
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Welcome to the kennel of the algorithm bloodhounds, bred to sniff out the hottest takes for the chronically online. Columnist Raven Smith, and author Joel Golby, are here to provide you with their cheat sheet for what to think about culture right now... more
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This show belongs to the realm of culture and media commentary, with two British hosts delivering brisk, opinionated riffs on celebrity culture, online fandom, and contemporary TV and film. Recent episodes center on high-profile celebrity moments, reality and documentary projects, and the way audiences, brands, and fans shape narratives in real time. The tone is energetic, humorous, and unapologetically opinionated, often mixing sharp takes with affectionate banter and widely relatable anecdotes about wealth, status, and public perception. A standout element is the sharp focus on how internet culture and social media dynamics influence popular culture discourse, making it particularly timely for listeners who want playful yet insightful per... more
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