The Guardian launches new podcast Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
The new weekly podcast series from the Guardian explores the big stories that have everyone talking.
In each episode of Pop Culture, host, writer and journalist, Chanté Joseph will be joined by guests for funny, open and thought-provoking conversations.
Guests will include those directly at the centre of the stories reported, to give first-person views and industry experts, to explain how pop and internet culture impacts our everyday lives.
Topics covered will include anything from the latest social media trends to the reality behind reality TV, Gen Z stan culture and true crime obsessions.
The run of 10 episodes begins with the return of Rihanna to the music scene after not releasing any new music for six years. Chanté is joined by writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch, who spent a night interviewing the pop icon back in 2020, to find out what makes her tick and to explore how she’s still so successful, after so long.
Chanté says: “Hosting the Guardian’s Pop Culture podcast is an actual dream come true. I’ve devoured so many of the Guardian’s amazing podcasts over the years, so it is an honour to now be able to host my own.
“Pop culture is right up my street, I’ve written about it for so long and have built a platform sharing my opinion on hot topics. I’m so excited for this podcast to launch and dive more into the stories we’re obsessed with, hopefully teaching everyone something new each week.”
Nicole Jackson, head of audio, Guardian News & Media, adds: “Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph is another great audio offering from the Guardian, adding to the unique range of podcasts currently on our roster.
“This podcast will delve into the biggest stories of the week by speaking to journalists, writers and those in the know to provide smart and funny analysis. I’m thrilled to be working with Chanté – she’s a huge talent with a genuine passion for all things pop culture.”
Episode one of Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph is available now, with new episodes every Thursday from the Guardian website or where you get your podcasts.