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Taboo on the Bus

Whatzaraloves
Social Media
Tiktok
Mental Health
Sexuality
Fashion Week
Beauty Standards
Fluidity
Substack
Instagram
Digital FOMO
Creative Expression
Queer Identity
Emma Chamberlain
Doom Scrolling
Smartphones
Dating Apps
Gay Bars
Racism
Influencer Culture
Societal Expectations

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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I cannot escape the deep, seething hatred and humour online surrounding women ‘looking old’. Girls feel pretty and post online only to be attacked for ageing and appearing older than they are. It is an inescapable trap that we all fall to as women, y... more

Join me on the bus for the mini-deep-dive version of this week's topic. Full 40 min version is live too!

I cannot escape the deep, seething hatred and humour online surrounding women ‘looking old’. Girls feel pretty and post online only to be attack... more

A reddit forum titled: ‘My Boyfriend is AI’ recently gathered a lot of attention, leading me down the rabbit hole of relationships with humanised chatbots. Millions are forging intimate, emotional connections and relationships with artificially intel... more

Join me on the bus for a mini version of this episode as we dissect the ethics and harms of forging relationships with artificially intelligent chatbots. Longer episode is also live for a fuller, broader deep dive.

A reddit forum titled: ‘My Boyfri... more

Consider this an expansion to one of my recent episodes: Food as a Status Symbol, where I discussed how food is increasingly becoming a luxury item as it becomes more inaccessible. Today I HEAVILY deep dive the broken UK food system, discussing how h... more

Full deep-dive episode is also live, join me on the bus for a mini discussion. here.

Consider this an expansion to one of my recent episodes: Food as a Status Symbol, where I discussed how food is increasingly becoming a luxury item as it becomes mo... more

I have seen too many queerbaiting accusations fly around recently, during pride month of ALL months, and wanted to give my input on the topic. So so many times I see ‘queerbait’ accusations against celebrities there is real undertones of biphobia and... more

[Mini bus bus episode, full deep dive is also live]

I have seen too many queerbaiting accusations fly around recently, during pride month of ALL months, and wanted to give my input on the topic. So so many times I see ‘queerbait’ accusations against... more

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Host of a podcast focusing on taboo topics related to pop culture, society, and queer issues. Zara brings a unique perspective, blending insights from her academic background with personal experiences.

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A candid exploration of various taboo topics related to pop culture, society, and queer issues characterizes the content. The discussions often center around gender norms, feminism, and the intersectionality of various identities, often revealing personal anecdotes and insights that resonate with contemporary social dilemmas. Unique to this offering is the engaging setting of conversations happening in a bus, allowing for an unfiltered take on serious subjects amidst everyday life, which adds a layer of authenticity and relatability. The episodic format, now extended from a viral TikTok series, aims to provide deeper dives into these unaddressed conversations, making it a compelling choice for listeners interested in both personal stories a... more

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