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Show Me The Money

Show Me The Money

Written by: Clare Seal & Ellie Austin-Williams
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The money podcast that’s more Chandler Bing than Chip & Pin. Each week, we dive into how money shows up in our favourite films and TV shows—whether it’s the ridiculous wealth of Gossip Girl, the financial chaos of Bridget Jones, or the unrealistic rent situations in Friends.


Money is everywhere in pop culture, shaping our ideas about spending, saving, and success, often without us even realizing it. But talking about money can feel awkward, boring, or just overwhelming—so we’re making it easier (and way more fun).


Join us as we explore the economics of your favourite characters, the financial red flags we should have seen coming, and the big money lessons hidden in the most iconic moments of film and TV.


New episodes every Monday. 🎬💰

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Clare Seal & Ellie Austin-Williams
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Episodes
  • The Devil Wears Prada: The Hidden Cost of Being a Woman
    Apr 27 2026

    Welcome to Show Me The Money, the podcast that’s more Runway magazine than regulated activity 👠💸


    This week we’re diving into the iconic world of The Devil Wears Prada and asking a very different question… what does this film actually say about money, work and the true cost of success?


    Beyond the fashion, quotable lines and chaos of Miranda Priestly, there’s a deeper story about ambition, sacrifice and the price of getting ahead.


    We break down **Andy Sachs’ transformation from underestimated graduate to high-performing assistant, and what it really takes to succeed in competitive industries. From long hours and low starting salaries to proving your worth, is this exploitation… or just the reality of building a career?


    We also get into the hidden financial layer of the film. The cost of “looking the part”, the unpaid labour of appearance, and why being a woman at work often comes with a higher price tag. From clothes to grooming to expectations, we explore how your real salary isn’t just what you earn… it’s what’s left after you’ve paid to show up.


    Along the way, we unpack workplace dynamics, loyalty vs ambition, and whether Miranda Priestly is actually the villain… or just a woman operating at the top of her game.


    💼 What We Cover:

    • Why Miranda Priestly might not be the villain

    • The reality of high pressure, competitive industries

    • Is hard work at the start exploitation or investment?

    • The financial cost of “looking the part” as a woman

    • Work vs relationships and the cost of ambition


    FOLLOW to stay up to date as we blend pop culture, money talk and the real cost of success in your favourite films. 💸


    If you loved this episode, stay in the loop:

    📖 Substack: https://showmethemoneyofficial.substack.com/

    📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/showmethemoneyofficial/

    🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@showmethemoneyofficial


    #podcast #thedevilwearsprada #mirandapriestly #andysachs #moneytalk #femalepodcast #popculture #womenandmoney #careergrowth #worklifebalance #financialliteracy #showmethemoney

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    35 mins
  • Succession: Why Billionaires Are Secretly Miserable
    Apr 20 2026

    Welcome to Show Me The Money, the podcast that’s more boardroom drama than budgeting spreadsheet 💼💸


    This week we’re diving into Succession, the ultimate portrayal of extreme wealth, power, and what money really does to people behind closed doors.


    From billionaires battling for control to the emotional cost of growing up rich, we unpack whether money actually brings happiness... or just a different kind of misery. We explore the Roy family dynamics, the psychology of ultra-wealth, and why having unlimited money can leave you without purpose, connection, or trust.


    We also get into the real-world parallels: billionaire influence over media, politics, and public opinion and why Succession feels less like fiction and more like a documentary in 2026.


    💼 What We Cover:

    • Can money actually make you unhappy?

    • The psychology of growing up ultra-wealthy

    • Why purpose disappears when money isn’t a problem

    • Power, control, and family dynamics in billionaires

    • Media ownership and political influence


    If you loved this episode, stay in the loop:

    📖 Substack: https://showmethemoneyofficial.substack.com/

    📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/showmethemoneyofficial/

    🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@showmethemoneyofficial


    #podcast #succession #moneytalk #wealth #billionaires #financialliteracy #popculture #womenandmoney #mediapower #showmethemoney

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    40 mins
  • Fresh Meat: How University Shapes Your Financial Future
    Apr 13 2026

    Welcome to Show Me The Money, the podcast that’s more freshers week than financial ombudsman 🍻💸


    This week we head back to uni with Fresh Meat, the chaotic comedy that doubles as a brutally honest look at student life and money. From overdrafts and student loans to dodgy landlords and wildly different financial backgrounds, we explore how uni shapes your relationship with money for life.


    We break down the housemates’ financial journeys, from privilege to survival mode, and how those early experiences can shape your financial future for decades. We also look at today’s student loan reality, rising costs, repayment changes, and why so many people are questioning whether it was ever properly explained.


    Along the way we talk overdrafts, budgeting disasters, and why getting a lump sum at 18 might be one of the worst financial systems going.


    💼 What We Cover:

    • The real cost of university life

    • Student loans and why they feel like a “hidden tax”

    • Overdrafts and early debt traps

    • Privilege vs struggle in student finances

    • Student renting and terrible housing realities

    • Why uni shapes long term money habits

    • What’s changed in the student loan system

    • Why financial education often comes too late


    We also mention:

    📌 Claire Barratt’s Financial Times column on student loans

    https://www.ft.com (search: Claire Barratt student loans)

    📌 The Times student loans campaign

    https://www.thetimes.com (search: student loans campaign)


    FOLLOW to stay up to date as we blend pop culture, money talk and the real financial stories behind your favourite shows 💸


    If you loved this episode, stay in the loop:

    📖 Substack: https://showmethemoneyofficial.substack.com/

    📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/showmethemoneyofficial/

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showmethemoneyofficial


    #podcast #freshmeat #studentlife #studentdebt #moneytalk #femalepodcast #popculture #womenandmoney #financialliteracy #universitylife #overdraft #showmethemoney

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    37 mins
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