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Shit You Should Care About

Shit You Should Care About
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Harry Styles
Donald Trump
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Self-Care
Single Life
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Modern Relationships
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This week on the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby dive deep into the death of teen media.

As 90s babies, we thrived in the teen media space — physical magazines, Disney stars, online games, blogs — and learned so much about our ide... more

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This week on the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby discuss:

* Clipping: the new advertising trend taking over your feed, explained

* Charli XCX new song, 'Rock Music'

* Billie Eilish sparks debate with her take on veganism

* B... more

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On today's episode of the Shit You Should Care About podcast, Luce and Abby discuss:

* Three people are dead on a cruise ship in a suspected hantavirus outbreak

* Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels

* A federal appeals court... more

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This week Abby and Luce chat about a real mixed bag of topics:

* The shooting at the White House Correspondents dinner

* Scientology (and the speedrun trend) Explained

* Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are engaged

* Noah Kahan's documentary touc... more

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Recent Guests

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor
Lorde, New Zealand singer-songwriter
Episode: LORDE ON THE PODCAST (revisited)

Hosts

Abby
Lead topic driver and primary commentator on cultural and news topics; co-host with strong conversational framing.
Lucy
Co-host and lead discussant; helps drive banter, topical takes, and engagement with audience questions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • 12/10

    SYSCA is my absolute favorite IG account, newsletter, AND Podcast! Luce and Abby do a great job at keeping things digestible while keeping us up to date with worldwide politics and social commentary. 12/10 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaity15
    United States2 months ago
  • My new fav podcast!

    Love the content, love everything about this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swagswif
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it!

    Best way to get the news sprinkled with a bit of pop culture. Listening to Lucy and Abby is like having a conversation with girlfriends and I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabrinski84
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • A fun source for a variety of news!

    Luce and Abby are really great hosts! I love the variety of topics they cover and hearing their perspectives. Much love from Texas! 🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smartgirlsummer
    United States3 months ago
  • Love!

    Like listening to your best friends talk, funny and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah Ceremuga
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate how the hosts blend news with pop culture without overwhelming anxiety.
Audiences value the approachable, friend-to-friend vibe and clear media-context explanations.
Listeners praise balanced, digestible takes on heavy topics and entertaining banter.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#47
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#205
Sweden/News

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LORDE ON THE PODCAST (revisited)
Q: Do you write with relatability in mind or as a by-product of being human?
Relatability was key in her teenage years, but as she has aged, she prioritizes authenticity and personal exploration, even if it diverges from what fans might expect.
LORDE ON THE PODCAST (revisited)
Q: What makes a song a personal win for you, and is that internal or external (streams, memes, etc.)?
She explains that personal meaning and emotional truth are central; external validation matters but the deeper sense of achievement comes from creating work that feels true to her and resonates with core fans.
LORDE ON THE PODCAST (revisited)
Q: First one, were you actually stoned at a nail salon?
Lorde confirms it was not only true but a regular occurrence, describing it as a long-standing habit that provides a window of time to unwind.

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Two hosts deliver news and culture with a breezy, candid vibe, balancing hard topics with playful banter. Episodes thread global current events, politics, tech policy, and pop culture through accessible analysis, fresh takes, and personal anecdotes. The format blends clear context, skepticism toward sensational narratives, and relatable host chemistry, making heavy topics approachable without sacrificing nuance. A notable edge is the hosts' emphasis on media literacy and practical takeaways, often weaving in audience-friendly explanations and a dose of humor that keeps information digestible for a broad audience.

What stands out: recurring focus on how platforms shape news consumption, a readiness to critique mainstream narratives, and a c... more

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Shit You Should Care About launched 6 years ago and published 297 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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