We’re bacckkkkkk. Welcome back to Culture Pig towers for our inaugural 2026 episode. Mercifully, we have a lot to talk about. Like Timothée’s latest press run, how Nicki Minaj went from Barb to MAGA and how RTÉ’s latest schedule made Rory feel. (Hint: it’s bad.)

We also cover Heated Rivalry, swollen testicles and why Brenda Fricker is a forever icon. Thankfully there’s no big news going on internationally right now, so we can focus on the real stuff.

As always, you can follow Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and, as always, we would sincerely appreciate a share, comment, rate—whatever you’re having yourself. It helps us defeat the algorithm, and it gets you hot takes on the latest move by JLaw, JLo or JHud. Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.

Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).

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Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen.

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What day is it? Where are we? How much Baileys is left? Is there only Bountys left in the tin?

Yep, it is THAT time of year, we're stuck in the nether region between Christmas and New Year's, so Kate and Rory sit down to discuss that most nebulous time of year, revealing their laziest habits, what it will take them to get off the couch and out of the house, if they have any NYE plans, and what - if any - resolutions they'll be making for 2026!

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Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 is coming to an end, and yes, for the most part, it has been an absolute dumpster fire. But Kate and Rory are looking forward to 2026 with bright eyes and optimism, and together they make some big predictions on what will be happening in the worlds of movies, TV, music, books, and gaming... as well as some big swings about celebrity break-ups, celebrity hook-ups, and some big surprises on the way, too.

As if all of that weren't enough, Kate then gives us a deep dive on the steep and sudden rise in a particular word that could cause some big problems going forward, and Rory gives a history on the rise of the first lady of video games herself, Lara Croft.

Please follow the Culture Pigs on IG and TikTok (@culturepigs), and like, share, comment, rate, etc. It helps us defeat the algorithm! Also, if there are any cultural touchstones you'd like us to put a spotlight on, you can contact us directly by emailing culturepigs@poddleaudio.com.

Culture Pigs is hosted by Kate Demolder (@katedemolder on IG) and Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin), and is produced by Dee Reddy for Poddle Audio (@poddleaudio).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

Culture Pigs - where the cultural trough is elevated. Kate and Rory's weekly wallow takes them from the mineral rich pools of high-brow art to the lowliest puddles of entertainment culture. All you have to do is dive in and listen.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.