The Fifth Trimester

How do you solve a problem like Kanye ?

The Fifth Trimester

Show Notes

Starting the week with the big, important questions: would you go to space? Would you get cloned? Would you be cryogenically frozen? Once we’ve solved that, we’re diving headfirst into Bieberchella and the whispers he’s filming a Netflix special off the back of his Coachella set. Then, why the hell is Kanye West quite literally back on top of the world again? As the deeply troubled artist sells out stadiums, drops new music and somehow lands a headline slot at the now-collapsed Wireless Festival in the UK, we’re unpacking why some figures are weirdly un-cancellable, and we’re raging about it, tbh. Over on Aussie TV, Shark! might just be one of the most unhinged concepts we’ve heard of in a while, so naturally, we’re revisiting the most rogue reality shows of all time. In extremely important raving news, a new ~scientific study~ has confirmed what we’ve always known: going out dancing is actually good for you. Doctor’s orders, cuties. And finally, our ins and outs feature a chic lip gloss/keyring combo and a very cute new greeting you’ll be stealing immediately. Mentions: Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera Down The Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures And Cautionary Tales Of A Former Playboy Bunny, by Holly Madison LANEIGE Juicepop Box Lip Tint, available in 8 shades The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!) Follow us: @the_fifth_trimester See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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