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Let's talk about nepo babies and how they're taking over the arts, shall we? Also, Louis Tomlinson deserves AOTY and I went to watch Strictly Come Dancing.

The Traitors is the best TV show, fight me. Let's talk about the latest season of The Celebrity Traitors, plus how the show has become an international sensation. Also, Raye started a one-woman battle against ticket touts and bots, and I think that deserves a standing ovation. In more serious matter, the BBC seems to be on a mission to isolate a queer audiences. Plus, I'm reading Fruit Fly by Josh Silver.

People can't be normal about Taylor Swift. What's new? Let's talk about The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore, why fans have turned into critics, and how fan spaces on social media are changing. Plus, I went to see Niall Horan on his latest tour, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping is going to be the film of the year.

I talk about Louis Tomlinson's live show at the O2 Arena in London, after hearing him perform Night Changes for the first time. Also, a little update on Zayn, Harry and Niall seeing as they've all decided to release music this year. And I discuss the Met Gala - specifically the two hottest names in Hollywood - Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.

In this episode, I'm joined by author Bill Wood! We discuss the journey from creating content on BookTok to writing best-selling books. Also, we look at the ups and downs of BookTok, how book content on social media has shifted over the years, and what it takes to be a successul author!

It's been two whole years since Taylor Swift surprised the world with a double album, and The Tortured Poets Department screamed its way into our lives. I'm joined by Jonathan Miller to discuss Taylor's eleventh studio album, the relationships she examines, the themes she explores, and the devastation she unleashed upon Swifties across the 31 tracks.

It's a New Music Friday special! I talk about Zayn's fifth studio album KONNAKOL, the highly anticipated new single from Olivia Rodrigo, drop dead, and sombr's latest track Potential. Also a little round-up of other new releases in the world of music.

Coachella 2026 sparked a huge debate about the different expectations from female pop stars compared to male pop stars in live performances. I explore both sides of the coin, looking at Sabrina Carpenter's spectacle and the reactions to it, compared to Justin Bieber's nostalgic "YouTube karaoke".

I also discuss some TV shows, films, books and other music I've recently been enaging with.

My full thoughts on Harry Styles' new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Plus a full debrief of my experience at his One Night Only show, which was filmed for Netflix.

Harry Styles finally begins the rollout for HS4, Zayn prepares for his Vegas residency whilst also teasing new tour dates, Louis Tomlinson has an interview with Billboard ahead of releasing How Did We Get Here, Liam Payne is up for a posthumous award, and now we're just waiting for Niall Horan to tell us when to expect NH4. Also, more music chat and Heated Rivalry discussion.

In this episode Dan is joined by Swiftie, fandom expert, and author of Look What You Made Me Do, Kat McKenna. They discuss their key moments from The End Of An Era, Taylor Swift's new docuseries, and share their thoughts on The Final Show film.

Dan is alone for this week's episode, in which he begs for weekly releases of TV shows, celebrates queer representation and ice hockey, and discusses the forced hate train that followed The Life Of A Showgirl...

This week, Dan is joined by Hannah Busby to discuss turning fandom into a hobby. They discuss recreating challenges from The Great British Bake Off, being introduced to new fandoms, the rise of Booktok, and lots of other pop culture goodness.

Dan is joined by Em Wallbank for some honest opinions on Wicked, from the stage show to the movie adaptations.

This week, Dan & Phil confirm that they're dating and Kiera Knightley has the worst response to a question ever. Plus, the Kardashians are back on the PR machine, Louis Tomlinson sat down for a podcast interview, and not everyone is a Swiftie.

Jonathan (Jon Jon) Miller is a very special guest on this week's episode of Dan's Dump. We talk about The Life Of A Showgirl and its successes, how social media facilitates fandom, and of course the upcoming Eras Tour documentary. It's a big Swiftie dump - enjoy!

Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl, and people have OPINONS. This episode of Dan's Dump talks about the reception from fans, my own thoughts, and a track-by-track breakdown.

Also, Louis Tomlinson is promoting his 3rd album and we're not ready, I fear.

00:00 Louis Tomlinson

06:40 The Life Of A Showgirl reception

20:11 Track by track breakdown of TLOAS

34:59 My Swiftie history

Tihs week we had a mammoth new music Friday, a tease of the Scrubs reboot, and Selena Gomez's wedding. Bad Bunny has signed up for the Super Bowl halftime show, Dua Lipa covered Ariana Grande, and Heartstopper volume 6 has a release date.

It wouldn't be Dan's Dump without talking about Louis Tomlinson's new single Lemonade, and Taylor Swift's upcoming album The Life Of A Showgirl.

Plus, Alchemised was published which has stirred up some controversy around fanfiction being reworked and released into the mainstream.

All this and more! Enjoy :)

This week, Ariana Grande tickets went on sale and fans fought in yet another Ticketmaster war. Louis Tomlinson shared his recipe for lemonade, and Zayn joined him on a rickshaw while Harry Styles ran another marathon. Taylor Swift announced The Release Party Of A Showgirl, plus her lead single from TS12. The Summer I Turned Pretty came to its conclusion, and Wicked: For Good shared the track titles for two brand new songs.

In a week filled with big news stories, social media is overrun with hot takes and people cancelling themselves. From real world issues to the Emmys, new music and TV chat, this week's episode of Dan's Dump is a wild ride. Enjoy...

What were the highlights of the 2025 VMAs? Have Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik reconciled? Have concerts become totally inaccessible due to the price of tickets? And why is Jonathan Bailey leaving our screens?! All questions asked in this week's dump, plus lots more pop culture opinions!

Some highlights in this week's pop culture roundup include Ariana Grande announcing the eternal sunshine tour... remember when buying tickets used to be fun!? Also, Sabrina Carpenter unleashed her new album, Man's Best Friend. Does it follow in the footsteps of Short n Sweet?

And of course, Travis Kelce knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said, "Marry me, Taylor, you'll never have to be alone. I love you and that's all I really know. I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress, it's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".

Listen to Dan's Dump for your weekly dose of pop culture news!

Music festivals have been a big topic of interest this week, from controversy at Victorious, to Chappell Roan's success at Reading & Leeds, and to Louis Tomlinson announcing the details for his upcoming Away From Home Festival.

This week's episode talks about all of that, plus Taylor Swift's vinyl variants, Benson Boone's interesting stage design, new music of the week, and Hank Green's handy little bean app. Enjoy!

It's been one crazy week for fans of pop music. Taylor Swift told us all about The Life Of A Showgirl, Niall Horan joined Shawn Mendes on stage, Beyoncé is one step closer to an EGOT, and Conan Gray released his emotionally charged album, Wishbone.

Elf Cosmetics 'missed the mark; with their latest marketing campaign, putting controversial comedian Matt Rife at the forefront of their campaign.

My Chemical Romance announced tour dates in Wembley, and fans were stunned by the prices. It begs the question: are fans being priced out of seeing their favourite artists perform live?

Love Is Blind UK launched season two, and Dan goes on yet another rant about why the TV show just doesn't make sense.

Dan talks horror films, with Scary Movie 6 officially in the works, and then it's time for the listeners to dump all over the pod. Enjoy!

In this bonus episode, I'm joined by Swiftie expert, content creator and host of The Lost Lore podcast, Jake Deyton. We dive into The Life Of A Showgirl - Taylor Swift's 12th album - and share our thoughts, feelings and predictions as fans welcome a new era. We talk about Taylor's appearance on New Heights, from sourdough puns to The Eras Tour, and say what we really think about the easter eggs and fan theories. Enjoy!

This week, an historical TikTok trend took over our feeds, a jarring baby announcement caugh us off-guard, there was a very camp rock reunion, and Ben Platt's rendition of Diet Pepsi shook us to our core.

There's also been another collab between Ed Sheeran and Rupert Grint, a new Lady Gaga track coming up, and a Gracie Abrams cover of All Too Well (10 Minute Version).

And big breaking news, Taylor Nation teased a new orange era!

The Summer I Turned Pretty has infiltrated everyone's FYPs after using Cherry by Harry Styles, proving itself to be an excellent example of a TV shows successfully using music to build its narrative.

In film, Freakier Friday gets its release and Tom Holland goes viral after a splash in an ice bath, and Dave Franco eyes up a potential new role.

PLUS, you sent in your weekly dumps!

What a week! New celebrity relationships blossom, Sydney Sweeney causes controversy with her jeans, Justin Timberlake becomes a meme, and Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer hits a milestone... and it wasn't even a single!

Chappell Roan releases long-awaited single The Subway, Sabrina Carpenter reveals her tracklist and Olivia Rodrigo teases her 3rd album.

In TV, everyone's favourite show is cancelled, while rumours of Overcompensating season 2 are stirring.

The new Spider-man film is filming in Scotland, we're already getting spoilers from The Devil Wears Prada 2, and My Oxford Year underwhelms.

PLUS you dump all over the pod and I read out what's on your mind.

Are you buying the new toy from Harry Style's brand Pleasing? Is Louis Tomlinson ready to release his third studio album? Is Happy Gilmore 2 the sequel we needed? And will Stranger Things end the queerbaiting allegations (if people are still watching)? We get quite deep in episode three of Dan's Dump, which explores lots of heated discussions happening right now in the world of pop culture.

Do male popstars need to get better at receiving criticism? Is Taylor Nation counting up to a big Taylor Swift announcement? Will I be Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? And what does No.1 Heartstopper fan Andrewsgrotto think the upcoming movie is going to look like? All questions answered on this week's Dump.

Has Conan Gray delivered the song of the summer in liquid form? Are Overcompensating and Adults the big new sitcoms? And who is watching the new Harry Potter TV show? All questions asked in episode one.

Dan is alone for this week's episode, in which he begs for weekly releases of TV shows, celebrates queer representation and ice hockey, and discusses the fabricated hate train that followed The Life Of A Showgirl...

Dan is alone for this week's episode, where he begs for weekly episodes of TV shows, celebrates queer representation in ice hockey sensation Heated Rivalry, and discusses the fabricated hate train that followed The Life Of A Showgirl.

Dan is alone for this week's episode, in which he begs for weekly releases of TV shows, celebrates queer representation in literature and television, and ponders over the fabricated hate train that followed The Life Of A Showgirl

Dan is alone for this episode, as he begs for weekly releases of TV shows, praises queer representation in literature and television, and discusses the fabricated hate train that followed the release of The Life Of A Showgirl...