Pop Goes Capitalism

Chit Chart is back for 2025, let's see how much psychic damage February can do to us, as Kieran talks Ukraine & WHSmith (may or may not be connected) and Jacob's Wario in Government is back saying things again!Disability News Service - check them out!FREE PALESTINE: The ceasefire in Gaza isn't the end of the suffering for those returning to what remains of their homes, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to rebuild their lives.Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, new deep dive! This month, Kieran takes us on a tour of 'The Loudness Wars' - a fascinating topic concerning mastering music as loud as possible to stand out, but is this good or bad? FREE PALESTINE: The ceasefire in Gaza isn't the end of the suffering for those returning to what remains of their homes, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to rebuild their lives.Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's christmastime, there's no need to be afraid… or is there? Today, Jacob leads the charge against the still bafflingly popular, continuously resurrected and deeply problematic christmas hit, Band Aid. Any music that sounds festive is from Mystery Mammal’s Xmas In Space album under a Public Domain Licence. 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 PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob & Kieran take on November, the November is question saw the return of TRUMP, Shops in the UK hating on the chancellor AND, what if you got your pension early if you're about to die? (and what it says about this system we're all forced to live under!)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 PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry it's late, we're busy bees! - Let's look back to the month just gone, the spookiest month, OCTOBER! Full of spooks like Wes the "right wing lickspittle cunt" Streeting's plan to jab the obese back to work, a budget not worth writing home about and London's homeless stats paint a bleak picture.Following the housing discussion, Jacob recommends THIS essay by the Leftist Cooks! 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 PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's part 2 of Jacob taking us BACK TO SCHOOL! Let's talk school, mental health, autism, trauma and capitalism! Content warning: In this episode, we mention suicidal thoughts. UK support can be found at Samaritans or MINDFREE 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 PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, Jacob is taking us BACK TO SCHOOL, under the guise of talking about music in schools, when really it'll become a general dive into schools as a system and the problems that lay in the place society deems 'appropriate' to leave children day after day after day...Content warning: In this episode, we will mention suicidal thoughts. UK support can be found at Samaritans or MINDFREE 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 PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a round-up of September's happenings, including a bunch of Labour being shit because that's all that's happening now.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 PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of this month’s deep dive, Kieran takes us on a journey through the consequences of music producer Dr Luke’s alleged actions.Content warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders, sexual & emotional abuse, and rape.For resources on eating disorders, check out BEAT: EATING DISORDERSFor sexual violence resources and support, Rape Crisis and The Survivors Trust. Men, boys and nonbinary people can access gender-specific support from SURVIVORSUKFREE 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 PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, Kieran takes us on a journey through the rise of the music producer Dr Luke, and the legal battle that ensued between him and pop icon Kesha.Content warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders, sexual & emotional abuse, and rape.For resources on eating disorders, check out BEAT: EATING DISORDERSFor sexual violence resources and support, Rape Crisis and The Survivors Trust. Men, boys and nonbinary people can access gender-specific support from SURVIVORSUKFREE 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 PalestiniansHear 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.