(S3, E1) Kanye West and the Never-Ending Context Collapse

Welcome back! Pop Culture Boner is finally live for Season 3 - we missed you. We’re diving right back in with a look at the narrative surrounding Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their on-going divorce proceedings. We’re tackling all the big questions: At what point does reality TV stop being entertainment? Is social media slowly eating our brains? What is it about Pete Davidson exactly?

This episode does contain discussion of domestic violence and mental illness, so if you need to sit this one out, that’s OK. We’ve linked some resources below.

In Australia:

• National Helpline - 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)

• Women’s Crisis Line - 1800 811 811 or you can visit their site DV Connect (site has quick exit options if you need it)

• Lifeline - 131 114

Or if you’re anywhere else in the world, Hot Peach Pages has a list of global resources.

Some references for this episode:

• Jason Okundaye (Gawker, 2022) - The Narcissim of Queer Influencer Activists

• Nicole Froio (Bitch Media, 2022) - When Kanye West Publicly Abuses Kim Kardashian, Tabloids Profit

• Danielle Campoamor (Today, 2022) - Why Kim Kardashian West's divorce feels eerily familiar for many women

You can download a full transcript here.