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It's almost time to POP to the polls for the UK's general election, so this month Chit Chart is all about how the election is panning out... spoilers, it's exactly how you expect it to be panning out...
FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.
Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians
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This month, Kieran is digging up the corpse of a song that had a chokehold over the charts and pop culture in 2013, Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. and examining just how blurry the lines really were...
FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.
Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians
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In this very on time episode, we look back at the calendar month of May, which included Genderless toilets being banned, a fucking general election being called in the UK, and Israel's horrific attack on Rafah.
FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.
Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians
Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!
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She's a blue haired android diva from the near future where songs are lost, but how does Hatsune Miku exist within modern capitalism? Jacob take's Kieran down into a deep discussion on ethics and peer production.
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It's April's round up! Kieran & Jacob both lose their minds over a Grindr honeytrap, our final chance to remind you NOT to watch Eurovision this year, and a double rant hits the podcast after Rishi Sunak's speech about 'sick note culture' inflicted psychic damage on both hosts.
You can find the BDS WEBSITE HERE
Boycott friendly way to watch Eurovision entry songs HERE (again thanks Corner Späti for putting this together!)
Corner Späti’s Gyrovision will be live-streamed HERE
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An increasing number of songs sound increasingly familiar... Why is this? In this deep dive, Kieran uses his own tracks to explore the of sampling and interpolation, and the influence of capitalism upon who is allowed to sample and interpolate what.
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March saw the conclusion of Israel's 'will they, won't they' when it came to attending Eurovision plus TWO WHOLE STATEMENTS hit us from UK entry Olly Alexander on the day of recording, Kieran went on a Kate (Royal Version) hunt after she went missing. PLUS Owen Jones finally left the Labour Party, but Jacob's unsure if his alternative is the best use of our resources.
How Labour treated Corbyn video
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Recently, Fortnite expanded from a Battle Royale game to whatever in the metaverse it is now. Jacob takes us deeper than ever before in an exploration of this new game mode, what it is, how it works and the level of late stage capitalist hell we're now dealing with.
Also check out Folding Idea's Fortnite Video and The Jimquisition
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The podcast where pop meets politics! New episodes on the 15th and the last day of the month!
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February saw the tories lose 2 seats in by-elections, and Kieran's got the numbers! Brianna Ghey's killers were named during their sentencing, and Jacob's not happy. Plus, we talk about the girl taking 28 A-levels...
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This month we talk anti-capitalist pop music, Kieran brings some very suspect entries and Jacob goes deep on a single Katy Perry song!
Now more than ever, support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
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January saw the UK bomb Yemen, new HMRC rules make no sense on god's green earth AND Apple is doing capitalism wrong, according to other capitalists at least!
Now more than ever, support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
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It's the holidays, so here's an episode where Jacob shares the best document from their time in radio, Ofcom's detailed database of swears and slurs! It's festive fun all round!
Fucking follow along at home by downloading your own copy of Public attitudes to offensive language on TV and Radio: Quick Reference Guide!
Consider donating to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) and being vocal in your support of Palestine right now 🇵🇸
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Jacob takes us on a personal journey through the UK radio industry, from the high seas of history, to our ears and smart tech in the modern day.
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During November, Open AI had a whirlwind 48 hours, Ofsted revealed that parents are getting better at standing up to schools and that there was a lack of sentience at the cenotaph! A normal month on NORMAL ISLAND!
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
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Kieran deep dives into the world of leaks from some of pop musics biggest names!
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
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Jacob & Kieran discuss the big stories of October, including some conservative party conference shitfuckery, a load of rain and what is happening in Palestine.
Resources
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)Myths databaseSéamus Malekafzali (Journalism about the Middle East)How Israel Influences Social Media (Video Essay)Uncomplicating The "Complicated" (Video Essay)It Could Happen Here Podcast (Interview with Sim Kern)@SimKern on Tik Tok@FakeGyllenhalal on Tik Tok@swsstok on Tik TokHear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist.
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Sevenths (aka Kieran!) has just released an album! In this special bonus episode, Jacob talks to Kieran all about the project!
BUY THE ALBUM ON BANDCAMP!
Stream the album:
Spotify
Apple Music
Deezer
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This month, Jacob dives into the wonderful, colourful and over-promising world of advertising! From catchy songs and sonic idents to companies turning YOU into the advert, we cover a lot of ground in this deep dive.
SOURCE: M&Ms Video
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In September, Jacob & Kieran found out Rishi Sunak hates breathing, train drivers are about to bookend the tory party conference with strikes and XL Bully's aren't even real dogs! Kieran also found an unhinged article about private schools and tax!
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