Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
By The Guardian
Every week, Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph digs deep into the stories we can’t stop talking about. If you love pop and internet culture, and want to get into how it's shaping and impacting our lives, then subscribe to this show. We talk about things like: funny memes, showbiz stories, internet culture, celebrity news, gossip, Tiktok, Twitter, X, true crime stories, beauty, relationships, dating, hit TV shows, films, movies, Netflix, entertainment, American culture, AI, social media, Black British culture, influencers, content creators, fashion, UK and US music, reality TV, Harry and Meghan, royals, Love Island, politics (with a small p), Hollywood, society, ethics, Disney, new ideas and themes, trends and trending stories, hot takes, and trends in music, fashion, TV and film. Pop Culture with Chante Joseph is funny, chatty and opinionated. Expect to hear: good conversations, clever takes on popular stories, the ‘why’ behind big pop culture stories, why is everyone talking about…, what pop culture gets right and wrong, in conversation with…, reviews of the year, moments of the week, controversy… New episodes drop every Thursday.
Latest episode
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Matthew Perry death, and Britney’s memoir – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
Following the shocking news of Matthew Perry’s death, Chanté speaks to the Guardian’s Zoe Williams about how he captured the spirit of a generation. Plus, music journalist Alim Kheraj on Britney Spears’s memoir. -
Black History Month with DJ Target and Henrie Kwushue – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
DJ Target joins Chanté to talk about his career in grime and the new series of The Rap Game UK on BBC3. Plus Kiss FM’s Henrie Kwushue’s iconic black British pop culture moments -
When celebs get political – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
Over the past week celebrities have been showing support for those suffering on both sides of the conflict. But do we want stars to speak out on complex political issues, and if so how can they do it authentically? -
Big Brother, the OG reality show – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
Oh brother! The seminal reality programme is back on our screens for a 20th series. What made it so popular and how has it influenced British TV and pop culture since its debut in 2000? Chanté speaks to former task producer Daniel Nettleton -
Beyoncé on the big screen and Mahalia – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour film hits cinemas soon. Plus, Chanté speaks to multi-award winning R&B singer Mahalia ahead of her UK tour -
Franchesca Ramsey on the WGA and Hollywood strikes – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
Actress and writer Franchesca Ramsey joins Chanté this week to talk about the deal the Writer’s Guild of America has struck with Hollywood studios and what life has really been like on the picket line -
Russell Brand and the noughties culture – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
Russell Brand faces allegations of sexual assault, rape and emotional abuse by four women, which he denies. This week Chanté looks back at the noughties and asks why the culture around comedy and women was so different back then -
Naomi Campbell, PLT and fast fashion – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph podcast
It’s Fashion Week season. After protests on the Coach runway and Naomi Campbell’s controversial collaboration with fast fashion giant Pretty Little Thing, does sustainability have a future in fashion? -
Come see me live at the London Podcast Festival – Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
Chanté will be joined by the matchmaking expert, author, entrepreneur and television host, Paul C Brunson (Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating). Together they will go behind the scenes to discuss the dynamics of TV dating, the key to a suc… -
Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph is back!
If it’s got you talking, Chanté’s got it covered. We’ll be going beyond the gossip with smart takes on the latest pop and internet culture. Catch Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph every Thursday from 14 September
