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Taboo on the Bus

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Social Media
Beauty Standards
Feminism
Tiktok
UK Food System
Mental Health
Anti-Aging Industry
Food Deserts
Cosmetic Procedures
Food Insecurity
Botox
Sexuality
Poverty
Fashion Week
Dating Apps
Body Hair
Misogyny
Healthy Diet
Women
Intersectionality

Sit down with Zara McIntosh to chat taboo topics from the front seat of the bus. Taking an unfiltered stance on pop-culture, society, culture, and queer issues, she candidly shares her opinion as passengers around her go about their every-day life, overhearing snippets of these unspoken taboos. The viral TikTok series has launched on Spotify after demand for lengthier episodes, so you can tune in ... more

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Sit down with me OFF the bus to dissect our consumption habits when it comes to viral food trends and ‘little treats’. In a backdrop of economic insecurity and the cost-of-living crisis, generation Z are not purchasing as many luxury material goods. ... more

Full deep-dive episode OFF the bus is also live!

Sit with me on the bus to dissect our consumption habits when it comes to viral food trends and ‘little treats’. In a backdrop of economic insecurity and the cost-of-living crisis, generation Z are no... more

[full deep-dive long episode is live]

Social media is a breeding ground for poor-shaming working-class mockery, and I’ve been collecting evidence for the past 4 months to prove that. What we are seeing is the re-invention of the harmful working-clas... more

Social media is a breeding ground for poor-shaming working-class mockery, and I’ve been collecting evidence for the past 4 months to prove that. What we are seeing is the re-invention of the harmful working-class stereotypes present in early 2000s/10... more

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Zara McIntosh
Host of Taboo on the Bus; engages with pop culture, society, and queer issues from a candid, unfiltered perspective.

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What is Taboo on the Bus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on provocative takes on pop culture, society, and identity, with a strong emphasis on digital-age phenomena, gender and class dynamics, and the ethics of technology. Episodes frequently dissect viral trends, online behavior, and how economic and cultural pressures shape consumer culture, beauty standards, and intimate relationships. A recurring thread is a willingness to challenge taboos and to connect personal anecdotes with broader social critique, making it a commanding listen for listeners who enjoy sharp, opinionated analysis with a queer-informed lens. Notable strengths include fearless exploration of topics like AI dependence, ageism and the anti-aging industry, class signals on social media, and the resurgence of an... more

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