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Caroline Calloway: The OG Social Media InstaScam
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12/15/21 • 80 min
The podcast episode we've been wanting to do forever; the definitive guide to Caroline Calloway's rise to fame, subsequent fallout, and iconic place in pop culture as an OG social media scammer is here!
Guest-host Maggie Patterson, fellow podcaster and expert in online scams in business, joins the discussion. We cover so much ground, starting from the beginning; how Caroline's ivy-league fueled childhood led her to Cambridge, where her idyllic 'American abroad at a storied Ivy League Institution' aesthetic combined with long form narrative captions on Instagram gained her followers, fame, and a lucrative book deal.
Like many things we see on social media, all was not as it appears. After losing her book deal, she launches creativity workshops that promise social media branding tutorials, flower crowns, and artisanal salad. If you didn't know who she was yet, this is the point she pinged your cultural radar as journalist Kayleigh Donaldson outs her event as being a total scam in a Twitter thread and subsequent viral article.
We deep dive what the optics of her life looked like to her 800k followers, versus reality, as explored in The Cut's damaging article titled 'I Was Caroline Calloway,' written by former best friend (and as it turns out, writer of much of Caroline's words), Natalie Beach.
While Caroline's story could serve as a cautionary tale to influencers everywhere, we find ourselves wondering...is anyone on social media truly authentic? Whether they are aspirational influencers or relatable best-friend type influencers, they're all trying to sell you something. Caroline's story isn't unique, but leaning into her insta-scam persona and making the grift part of her narrative, is what makes her compelling. We debate whether she's the writer she claims to be, or a cunning performance artist.
Obsessions include Mindy Kaling's brilliant new show 'The Sex Lives of College Girls,' and Sex and the City reboot 'And Just Like That.' Will you ever look at a Peloton the same way?
So much to unpack in this show, buckle up!
We love engaging with listeners, so follow along and let us know what you think on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcast. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave 5 stars, it goes a long way for independent podcasts like this one.
If you'd like to contribute to our 'Buy Me a Coffee' page to show your support, you can find that here.
Helpful links we reference during the show / pop culture homework:
I was Caroline Calloway (Natalie Beach, The Cut)
The Case of Caroline Calloway and her Creativity Workshop Tour (Kayleigh Donaldson, Pajiba)
Caroline Calloway, her "one-woman Fyre Fest," and her ex-best friend Natalie, explained (Constance Grady, Vox)
"I Love Fame": How Caroline Calloway Survived Being Cancelled (Elle Hunt, The Guardian)
Caroline Calloway Isn't a Scammer (Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic)
Caroline Calloway Website
Listen to Maggie's Podcasts:
The BS-Free Service Business
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
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Gilmore Girls: A Retrospective
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06/09/22 • 126 min
This episode is a long time coming, an in-depth look at one of our favourite shows, the aesthetically cozy 'Gilmore Girls!'
Cousin Mary is back as guest-host as we debate and revisit key elements throughout the series, exploring both the original run and four part 'A Year in the Life' revival on Netflix, the devoted fandom, and of course behind the scenes gossip; including potential cast drama and the much discussed exit of showrunner's Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.
Along the way we explore the love interests (a game of F, marry, kill for Dean/Jess/Logan was inevitable), talk problematic aspects of the show, the rumoured rift between Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson, and whether we'll get more episodes. And heads up, there is a special giveaway we announce!
For a more dynamic experience, follow us on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcast. So many of our episodes, including this one, are shaped through discussions with listeners, which you can revisit through our IG highlights. We also post cool articles, tv/film recommendations, and generally love to break down notable cultural moments.
Support the pod by sharing and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. Please consider rating 5 stars and writing a review on Apple or Spotify, it goes a long way and is much appreciated! xo Mahsa
Helpful references and links / pop culture homework:
Talking As Fast As I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls and Everything in Between (Lauren Graham)
Gilmore Girls Has Never Been a Pro Choice Show (Cosmopolitan, Emma Dibdin)
What happened between Sasha Exeter & Jessica Mulroney
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03/03/21 • 82 min
In June of 2020, Toronto influencer Sasha Exeter posts an 11 minute video to her Instagram calling out Jessica Mulroney, stylist and alleged bff of Meghan Markle, for exerting her privilege by coming after her livelihood in racially charged threats. The story doesn't play out like you typically see; after an initial apology by Mulroney she doubles down with 'receipts' that claim to exonerate her. They do just the opposite, and we break it all down.
Follow along and let us know what you think on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcastIf you'd like to contribute to our 'Buy Me a Coffee' page to show your support, you can find that here.Sources:
Sasha Exeter Instagram
What Happened to Sasha Exeter (Elaine Lui, Lainey Gossip)
How Did We Get Stuck with Jon and Barbara Kay? (Davide Mastracci, Passage)
Text Messages Exonerate Jessica Mulroney after she was Cancelled last Summer (Barbara Kay, National Post)
Minisode Roundup: Rachel Hollis Drama, Sharon Osbourne Exits The Talk, Chet Hanks 'White Boy Summer,' and Q Anon doc 'Q: Into the Storm'
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04/07/21 • 20 min
The new minisode series will tackle some of the stories/movies/books/tv shows I'm currently following in a snazzy roundup way-- you brush up on current pop culture all in about 20 minutes (hooray!)
This week I breakdown that very problematic Rachel Hollis post (she's always been problematic this is yet just another example), parallels with Sharon Osbourne exiting The Talk, the mystery that is Chet Hanks, and a new Q Anon documentary I'm been watching (with many breaks because it's not for the faint of heart); Q: Into the Storm.
Follow along and let us know what you think on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcast. Be sure to subscribe and write a review, it's greatly appreciated!
If you'd like to contribute to our 'Buy Me a Coffee' page to show your support, you can find that here.
Sources:
Here's What You Need to Know About the Latest Rachel Hollis Backlash (Cassandra Stone, Motherly)Support Luvvie and buy her books 'Professional Troublemaker: The Fear Fighter Manual' and 'I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual'
Sharon Osbourne Exits 'The Talk' After Allegations of Misconduct and Racist Remarks (Deadline, Dominic Patten)
The Squandered Promise of Chet Hanks White Boy Summer (Naomi Fry, The New Yorker)
Q: Into The Storm - Watch on HBO or Crave
Tamara Taggart: Award-Winning Broadcaster, Advocate, & Mother
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06/28/22 • 88 min
Award-winning Canadian broadcaster Tamara Taggart joins the show! Former co-anchor of the evening news in Vancouver, Tamara has been a fixture in Canadian media for over 20 years. Like so many women, Tamara wears many hats; she's an outspoken advocate for people with disabilities, a mother, a cancer survivor, and recipient of the Order of BC. We cover so much ground, including the wild west that is working in the media (with some eye-opening inside baseball tea!), her advocacy work, being okay with not being okay, and how to rebuild when you’ve unexpectedly found yourself in your second, or third, act.
For a more dynamic experience, follow us on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcast. So many of our episodes, including this one, are shaped through discussions with listeners, which you can revisit through our IG highlights. We also post cool articles, tv/film recommendations, and generally love to break down notable cultural moments.
Support the pod by sharing and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. Please consider rating 5 stars and writing a review on Apple or Spotify, it goes a long way and is much appreciated! xo Mahsa
Helpful references and links / pop culture homework:
Tedx Talk: Two Conversations that Have Changed My Life (Tamara Taggart)
Down Syndrome BC
Follow Tamara on Instagram and Twitter
Listen to Telus Talks with Tamara Taggart
Princess Catherine's Cancer Announcement & Scandoval's Reality Reckoning: What Treatment of Women in the Media Tells Us About Ourselves
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03/24/24 • 104 min
Today’s pod was meant to focus strictly on the reality reckoning and the aftermath of Vanderpump Rules explosive Scandoval that took over the pop culture zeitgeist a year ago. But, in light of Princess Catherine’s video announcement yesterday sharing the news of her cancer treatment, this podcast became something bigger. We’re going to be looking at not only how media treats women and how we’re complicit in it, but what that says about our own values and expectations on what it means to be a princess, a mistress, a scorned woman, and everything in between.
While the Royal Family aren’t influencers or Reality stars, a case could be made that they were the origins of this type of entertainment. And if that’s the case, we know the best reality tv gives us a winner and a loser, a villain and a hero, followed by a redemption arc that if you pay close attention, tells us about ourselves. So, let’s talk about it.
If you're only here for Scandoval analysis, skip to the 45 minute mark. Fair warning, we have some hot takes!
For a more dynamic experience, follow us on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcast. So many of our episodes, including this one, are shaped through discussions with listeners.If you like the pod, consider supporting by sharing and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts, and rating us 5 stars/writing a review. It goes a long way and is much appreciated - xo Mahsa
Helpful references and links / pop culture homework:
Inside the Real Housewives Reckoning that's Rocking Bravo (Vanity Fair, Anna Peele)
The Provocative Business of Being a Kardashian
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07/26/22 • 106 min
We’re tackling one of our most requested topics today, a deep-dive on the First Family of Reality TV and their ascent into major A List status, the Kardashians!
Joining the episode is Stacy Lee Kong, Founding Editor of whip smart pop culture site, Friday Things.
We break down the Kardashians place in pop culture history and what makes them so compelling. Whether you love them, hate them, or claim not to care, there’s no denying the impact they’ve had on culture.
From their business savvy and multiple million (and billion!) dollar companies, to how they've parlayed 15 minutes into 15 years and counting, their cultural currency has never been more relevant. While to some they embody the classic American success story, we break down how they've profited and benefitted from leveraging the aesthetic influence of the Black community, and how that's recently been shifting. Kim cosplaying Marilyn has more to do with perceptions of class than it does fitting into that dress!
Shedding the dead weight of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' has officially ushered them into their latest era on Disney Plus with 'The Kardashians.' With a much sleeker look and big Disney dollars behind it, their latest endeavour feels....rich. If their insecurity has always been being viewed as just reality stars, why not reframe the way we consider reality tv? We know nothing this family does is by accident; they are masters of their own narratives, with Mama Kris as the ultimate Momager. So... what does this big budget, cinematic production tell us about the new ways the Kardashians want to be perceived, and what does the future hold?
For a more dynamic experience, follow us on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcast. So many of our episodes, including this one, are shaped through discussions with listeners, which you can revisit through our IG highlights. We also post cool articles, tv/film recommendations, and generally love to break down notable cultural moments.
Support the pod by sharing and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. Please consider rating 5 stars and writing a review on Apple or Spotify, it goes a long way and is much appreciated! xo Mahsa
Helpful references and links / pop culture homework:
Subscribe to Friday Things and follow them on Instagram
For Her Next Trick, Kim Kardashian Will Be Cosplaying as a White Woman (Friday Things, Stacy Lee Kong)
Kim Kardashian and I Analyzed Each Other's Faces (Allure, Danielle Pergament)
I've Chosen Myself: Inside Kim Kardashian's New World (Vogue, Jen Wang)
The Darkest Hue Instagram
Break the Internet: Kim Kardashian (Paper, Amanda Fortini)
"Money Always Matters": The Kardashians Tell All About Their New Reality TV Reign (Variety, Elizabeth Wagmeister)
Part Two: Jillian Harris & The Wild Influencer Economy
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02/23/22 • 50 min
Mahsa and guest-host Rachel are back at it with Part Two of the Jillian Harris/Influencer Economy deep dive!
We get to the meat of it in this second half, and do our best to answer the big questions around the relatively new career of influencing, including exploring this unique parasocial relationship and tackling what, if anything, influencers owe their followers.
As we debate the merits of influencers sharing their (curated) world with us, we wonder how much of it they need to share, particularly around their (sometimes controversial) sentiment on what's happening in the world around us. While Jillian has spent the past few years lending her platform to social causes and diverse voices, we can't say the same about all her contemporaries/circle of influencer friends. We get somewhat political this episode, so please note that as always, views are our own.
And we try to answer the biggest question of all --why are influencers?! Do we need them? Do we love them? Do we love to hate them? Most importantly, what value do they give us?
For a more dynamic experience, follow us on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcast. We post cool articles, tv/film recommendations, and generally love to break down notable cultural moments. We love hearing from listeners, so be sure to drop us a DM. You can find us on Twitter @MahsaSaysIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to subscribe, share, and consider rating 5 stars / writing a review. It goes a long way and is much appreciated.
If you'd like to contribute to our 'Buy Me a Coffee' page to show your support, you can find that here.
Helpful links we reference during the show / pop culture homework:
The Edenic Allure of BallerinaFarm (Culture Study, Anne Helen Petersen)
Perimenopause with Dr. Carley Akehurst, ND (Judy Blume didn't prepare us for this!)
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06/04/24 • 100 min
This episode is quite the departure for the show and was born out of some Instagram stories around perimenopause, when I realized- hey, we all seem pretty uninformed! And more scary - way too many people are tuning into their fave influencers for peri content, which is becoming increasingly monetized.
While I personally got my puberty education from the legend that is Judy Blume and a few school health classes, nothing like this quite exists for perimenopause. While we're starting to get more comfortable with the topic from a cultural standpoint, there's still so much confusion and disinformation on the internet. And with influencers recently jumping on the bandwagon, it's more difficult than ever to separate the snake oil from the science.
Joining me today is Dr. Carley Akehurst, ND, founder and practitioner at Clementine Natural Health in Vancouver. With a keen interest in women's health and evidence, science based care, I ask her all your burning questions from Instagram. From when perimenopause can start and what it commonly and not so commonly looks like, to Menopause Hormone Therapies (HRT/MHT), and how to talk to your doctor in an informed way. Consider this your crash course; the things you wish you knew to gear up for transitioning into perimenopause. Please be responsible and use this information as a tool in your arsenal to be better informed. Medicine is not one size fits all, and you should speak to your own practitioner for specific health concerns. I learned so much, and hope you do too.
Support the pod! If you like the pod, please consider supporting by sharing with friends and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. We also love reading reviews, so please rate us 5 stars and write a review on Apple or Spotify. It goes a long way and is much appreciated! For a more dynamic experience, follow us on Instagram @haveyouheardpodcast. So many of our episodes, including this one, are shaped through discussions with listeners.
Helpful references and links:
Follow Dr. Carley Akehurst and her clinic, Clementine Natural Health on Instagram
Visit Clementine Natural Health
Find a Certified Menopause practitioner near you through the Menopause Society
The Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research
Ballerina Farm & the Trad Wife of it all
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08/02/24 • 58 min
You know when that incredibly divisive Ballerina Farm article by Megan Agnew for The Times created such a social media frenzy, we would have a lot to say about the trad wife of it all. This is particularly interesting because it's the first time in recent memory that a trad wife has broken the fourth wall. Chiming in is guest host Rachel, who has become our resident influencer expert, as we break down all the notable moments in the interview. We debate whether Hannah Neeleman actually needs your sympathy, why influencing seems to have a chokehold on Mormon wives (and how they are weaponized to spread alt-right propaganda!), give our hot takes, and so much more.
If you like the show, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And if you really like us, consider leaving a 5 star review. If you want to contribute your two cents to the making of the show, follow along on our instagram where we share cool links, form show ideas, and generally gossip @haveyouheardpodcast
Helpful References & Links:
Meet the Queen of the Trad Wives (The Times, Megan Agnew)
My Day with the Trad Wife Queen, and What it Taught Me (The Times, Megan Agnew)
Ballerina Farm on TikTok
Ballerina Farm (About Us)
On Ballerina Farm and Ballet's Crushing Lesson's in Femininity (Vogue, Ellen O'Connell Whittet)
The Unbearable Daniel of it All (In Pursuit of Clean Countertops, Sara Petersen)
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How many episodes does Have You Heard About... have?
Have You Heard About... currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does Have You Heard About... cover?
The podcast is about Pop Culture, Pop Culture Podcast, Society & Culture, Film, Media, Entertainment News, Tv Shows, Personal Journals, Celebrities, Comedy, Entertainment, Podcasts, Movies, Interviews and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Have You Heard About...?
The episode title 'Caroline Calloway: The OG Social Media InstaScam' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Have You Heard About...?
The average episode length on Have You Heard About... is 67 minutes.
How often are episodes of Have You Heard About... released?
Episodes of Have You Heard About... are typically released every 18 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of Have You Heard About...?
The first episode of Have You Heard About... was released on Feb 19, 2021.
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