The Sleepover Club: In Defence of Gossip

With lockdown causing the world to become suspiciously gossip free, this week Ione and Olivia are writing a love letter to their favourite thing in the world: having a good old gossip. Discussing everything from the difference between gossip and news to why gossip is essential for marginalised people — and therefore feared by the patriarchy; the pair deep dive into the importance of gossip and the need to take it seriously.

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What do you think of gossip? Are you missing it as much as us? Get in touch and let us know!

The Polyester Podcast is brought to you by Polyester's founding editor in chief Ione Gamble (@ionegamble), and co-hosted and produced by Olivia Graham. Polyester is a self published culture zine exploring intersectional URL feminism in the IRL world. Have faith in your own bad taste!