What's Your Issue?
Cloud10"What's Your Issue?" is a pop culture podcast hosted by Troy McEady and Dara Laine. Each week, they take a nostalgic deep dive into the past, dissecting magazine articles from various decades and genres.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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Yep, it's still gay pride month, and this week, Troy and Dara are discussing the groundbreaking moment when Ellen DeGeneres came out of the closet with her girlfriend Anne Heche by her side.
Our issues include:
Ellen's iconic April 14, 1997, Time M... more
Happy Pride, gay !! Weāre kicking off a month of queer pop culture history with a deep dive into the revealing Whitney Houston profile from the May 2000 issue of Out Magazine.
Written by Barry Walters and photos by David LaChapelle, this was Whitney... more
In today's episode, Troy and Dara are talkin' cults with two-time NYT best-selling author and podcaster, Amanda Montell!
We compare NXIVM vs the Manson Family, Jared Leto's budding cult, and the stan CULTure of Taylor Swift, Heated Rivalry, and Brit... more
If you miss our original episode format, you're going to love this week's bonus episode, where we discuss a few more pages from ELLEgirl's Holiday 2002 issue!
We cover some 2000s fashion trends, our favorite vintage fragrances, OG Urban Decay makeup... more
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- my sisters!!
love love love dara and troy. just finished the most recent lindsey episode and both of you were speaking to my SOUL at the end lol. please never go away. and dara, i support all your business adventures šš«¶š½
Apple Podcasts5dilluhh
United Statesa month ago - GO TO POLE CLASS, DARA
(I love that this is the reason that gets me to finally leave a review.) Dear Dara and Troy, I love you both and have been listening to you since Le Duex & Dunzo. You help this teacher get to and from work when Iām stressed and anxious. After listening to your Tracy ep, I neeeeeeed to tell you Dara that pole class is not about coming IN with strength. You build it as you go. A good instructor will always have modifications for wherever youāre starting from with every single position and trick. A... more
Apple Podcasts5HappyhauntslibraryUnited Statesa month ago - Heartwarming & Hilarious
Long-time Troy fan and now certainly a Dara fan. Almost 40 and feel like this speaks directly to/for me.
Apple Podcasts5BethielizaUnited Statesa month ago - Love
Iāll follow Troy anywhere
Apple Podcasts5ANCDHXXUnited Statesa month ago - Love!
So much fun! I love all the magazines they do from Y2K era, it just takes me right back to all the drama, and their commentary on articles is HILARIOUS!
Reviewing magazine articles is such a unique idea for a podcast itās not like any of the other podcasts I follow.
Keep up the good work, really enjoying listening to you two!
Apple Podcasts5-TRO-United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #229 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture |
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What is What's Your Issue? about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two hosts regularly reassemble pop-culture history through nostalgia-fueled deep dives into magazines, editorials, and the era-defining moments that shaped the 1990s and 2000s. Each episode blends personal anecdotes, cultural analysis, and attention to behind-the-scenes storytellingācovering topics from celebrity culture and fashion to media entrepreneurship and editorial gambits. The show stands out for its warm, conversational vibe, willingness to explore the psychology behind fame, and the way it ties glossy magazines to broader social trends. For potential listeners, the mix of sharp cultural commentary and affection for print-era nostalgia makes it a compelling pick for anyone interested in media history, celebrity culture, and the era... more
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