Is Elvis really dead? Is Avril Lavigne actually Avril Lavigne? Did aliens build the pyramids? Did the Roman Empire truly exist? And if it didn’t, what the heck are men thinking about every day? Is Lauren actually Belle, and is Belle actually Lauren?

WHO’S TO SAY?!

Join us as we dive into the wild and wacky world of conspiracy theories. Honestly, it’s rabbit holes galore over here.

Is Elvis Pastor Joyce?: https://youtu.be/Mi3CTPwIpSQ?si=vsFBpW2WK-prM4pg

Is Avril Lavigne really Avril Lavigne?: Avril Lavigne Death And Lookalike Conspiracy Theory Explained

Did Micheal Jackson secretly direct his own televised tribute concert?: https://www.reddit.com/r/MichaelJackson/comments/bca9ft/is_michael_jackson_dead_think_twice_some_things/?rdt=43381

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OK, we had to go there - unless you’ve been living under a blissful rock, you’ll know that this week has been a pretty historic one. We share our thoughts on the outcome of the American election - what it tells us about who we choose to believe in, and why.

And then we promptly make ourselves feel better by talking about Christmas Adjacent content. It’s a thing, trust us. There’s also talk of sobbing on stages as we ask ourselves: how vulnerable is too vulnerable?

If this episode had a catchphrase, it would almost certainly be: ‘laugh, cry and be merry (adjacent)’

Links:

For Richard Gadd’s GQ piece: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/richard-gadd-interview-2024

For Good Housekeeping’s rundown of the best mince pies (you’re welcome): Best mince pies for Christmas 2024 UK, tried and tested

For Francis Collins’ book: The Road to Wisdom by Francis S. Collins | Waterstones

For information on Jubilee+: Jubilee+

Disclaimer: While this is a Christian podcast, we discuss mainstream and secular content which may include bad language, sexual content and violence, please use your own discretion when deciding what to engage with.

SHOW NOTES

To watch the Australian Office or not to watch the Australian Office? To read Sally Rooney or not to read Sally Rooney? These are just a couple of the questions we tackle on this week’s Cross Culture. Belle and Lauren also talk about the art and wonder of ‘Mothering’ plus actress, Saoirse Ronan’s, viral moment. Oh, and there’s a spot of chat about AI partners and sex parties at the end.

We really pulled in a LOT of different directions this week. It’s a good’un.

And listen, we’re not ignoring the news to beat all other news - we’ll be talking all about the brand-spanking-not-so-new President of the USA next week.

Links:

For the Australian Office: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.14c93ef2-0501-4cca-af55-9226a5c3648e?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

For the Mothers: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/style/mother-internet-slang-lgbtq.html

https://www.thecut.com/article/martha-stewart-secret-to-staying-young-documentary.html

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/a62661477/dolly-parton-december-cover/

https://graziadaily.co.uk/celebrity/news/christmas-with-elizabeth-hurley/

https://graziadaily.co.uk/celebrity/news/philippine-leroy-beaulieu-sylvie-emily-in-paris/

For Sally Rooney’s new novel: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Waterstones

Disclaimer: While this is a Christian podcast, we discuss mainstream and secular content which may include bad language, sexual content and violence, please use your own discretion when deciding what to engage with.