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Shallow

Shallow

Written by: Phoebe Whittle & Lucy Bell
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Join us as we dive into the topics that keep us talking long after the group chat goes quiet.


Each episode, your hosts Lucy Bell and Phoebe Whittle (two friends - yes, groundbreaking!) start in the shallow end, before deep-diving into the topic of the week.


We hand-pick each subject, from our obsession with beauty and wellness trends to navigating ambition and careers, these are the conversations filling our WhatsApp inboxes and flooding our social media feeds.


We’re here to break down pop culture moments and movements, question the trends we can’t seem to escape, and explore our thoughts along the way. So, are we all underplaying it… or is it really that deep?


Let’s talk about it!


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Episodes
  • Ep 35. In The Shallow End, Taylor Swift's End of an Era Documentary

    Ep 35. In The Shallow End, Taylor Swift's End of an Era Documentary
    Jan 6 2026

    Taylor Swift: End of an Era... What the Doc Really Reveals


    This week we’re diving into the Eras documentary, what it shows, what it leaves out, and why it matters. From Taylor’s powerful reflections on feeling “hunted,” to the way the film quietly reframes her leadership and loyalty, there’s a lot to unpack.


    We talk pacing issues, our obsession with Amanda’s choreography segment, the lack of Ticketmaster context, and why some of the biggest themes never quite get the “why” they deserve.


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    45 mins
  • Ep 34. Skincare... for toddlers?!

    Ep 34. Skincare... for toddlers?!
    Dec 23 2025

    The Shallow Take? What’s the harm in a face mask?


    Shay Mitchell has launched a children’s skincare line, and the internet has opinions.


    From “it’s not too late to delete this” to think pieces calling it dystopian, this release sparked a full-blown cultural debate.


    Is kids’ skincare just harmless self-care? A smart celebrity business move? Or are we quietly accelerating the beauty pipeline and shrinking childhood by normalising beauty rituals earlier than ever?


    In this episode, we unpack why this story hit such a nerve. We dive into the marketing strategy, the moral panic, the feminist lens, and what dermatologists are actually saying about skincare for kids. We also ask the bigger question: where does curiosity end and conditioning begin?


    Is it really that deep... or are we overthinking a face mask?


    Let’s dive in.



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    33 mins
  • Ep 33. The London Girls Bookclub with Caitlin Curry

    Ep 33. The London Girls Bookclub with Caitlin Curry
    Dec 9 2025

    Book clubs are boring… right?


    Today’s shallow take says they’re stuffy, pretentious, and mostly an excuse to drink wine while pretending you got past chapter three.


    But what if book clubs are actually having a moment?


    This week, we’re joined by Caitlin Curry, founder of the London Girl’s Book Club—a community of over 16,000 women and readers who’ve turned “book chat” into a genuine lifeline for friendship, connection, and belonging.


    We’re diving into:

    📚 How Caitlin built LGBC from the ground up

    💬 Why women-only spaces matter more than ever

    🤝 How book clubs create real community in an increasingly isolated world

    👀 And yes… some very hot takes from the LGBC community (including a Hinge date who definitely wasn’t ready)


    Let’s dive in.


    Find LGBC here


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    33 mins
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