In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina discuss water bottles. Plastic or reusable? Fiji or tap? Spout or straw? There are so many things to consider when choosing a vessel for our precious H20. Are you thirsty?

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina explore the evolution of selfie culture. They reminisce about their earliest selfie memories which predate the iPhone and even digital cameras! Paris Hilton may claim to have invented the trend in 2006 but the hosts Myspace profile pictures could easily disprove this. Before Instagram took over, the selfies stakes were low, there wasn't yet a consensus on etiquette or standards to uphold. Have we gone too far?

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina remember the fierce hold that American Apparel had on them in high school. The iconic hoodies and provocative marketing made American Apparel the hottest fashion ‘it girl’ of the early 2000s but her glory days were tragically short lived. The hosts agree that founder Dov Charney is problematic AF but the impact of the brand lingers despite its controversial downfall. Marshall and Sabrina think it's about time for an indie sleaze revival but right now, it's online only.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

What came first, the acne or the ‘Oil Free Acne Wash’? In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina talk about their love-hate relationship with skin care regimes. They reflect on the challenge of teenage breakouts and the many products that they’d hoped would grant them blemish-free complexions. Very few highschool favourites have stood the test of time, sometimes the most unconventional suggestion will do the trick.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina revisit popular reality shows of the early 2000s. They ask questions like, were the rewards from ‘Extreme Home Makeover’ and ‘Trading Spouses’ really worth all the stress and drama of production in the end? Yes, ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’ was an iconic, groundbreaking series but did it also help to perpetuate harmful stereotypes about gay men? We’re grateful to Tyra Banks for teaching us how to smize but did she also teach us that we will never be worthy of the runway? Listen and find out the answer to these questions and more!

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina discuss the rise of reality shows and their impact on culture as a whole. They touch on topics such as the potential reboot of The Simple Life and the problematic aspects of shows like American Idol and The Swan.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning Cover art by: Marshall Heritage