- Side Quest #6 – Making Friends as an Adult: Why Is It So Hard?
This time, ya boys are joined by a very special guest to explore why making friends as an adult can be so difficult. From loneliness and adult friendship to social media, digital relationships, and personal stories, we ask what happened to the easy social connections of childhood.
1h 5m - Aug 28, 2026 - Episode #25 - Disney Adults: When Childhood Becomes a Lifestyle
Your subculture tourists vacation in the world of Disney Adults, from childhood nostalgia and Disney fandom to theme parks, collecting, and the culture surrounding the Walt Disney Company. We ask why some fans turn a childhood love of Disney into an adult identity, lifestyle, and obsession.
E25 - 1h 22m - Aug 14, 2026 - Episode #24 – Football Fandom: Passion, Tribalism, and the Beautiful Game
Your subculture 'ultras' explore football fandom, from the history of the beautiful game to the traditions, rivalries, and communities that define the world's most popular sport. Along the way, we examine club loyalty, fan culture, football hooliganism, and where passionate support can become tribalism.
E24 - 1h 20m - Jul 31, 2026 - Episode #23 – Anti-Vaxxers: Science, Scepticism, and Conspiracy
Your two subculture scientists explore the anti-vaccine movement, tracing its history from early vaccine scepticism to modern anti-vaxxer communities, conspiracy theories, and social media. Along the way, we examine vaccine hesitancy, public trust, medical misinformation, and why this movement continues to divide opinion.
E23 - 1h 19m - Jul 17, 2026 - Episode #22 – Cave Diving: Beauty, Risk, Tight Spaces, and Tragedy
Your SubCulture Submariners explore cave diving, technical diving, and advanced scuba diving, from the specialist skills and equipment required to the personalities attracted to this extreme sport. Along the way, we discuss diving accidents, underwater cave exploration, and the culture of confidence, risk-taking, and adventure that keeps people descending into the unknown.
E22 - 1h 27m - Jul 3, 2026 - Side Quest #5 – Performative Men: Masculinity, Identity, and Online Image
With our relaxed, baggy cardigans and Labubu dolls your two subculture wanderers explore performative men and the way modern masculinity is presented online and in everyday life. From identity and dating culture to virtue signalling, social media personas, and the idea of being a feminist ally, we ask where genuine values end and performance begins
55m - Jun 19, 2026 - Episode #21 – Looksmaxxing: Jawlines, Genetics, and the Dangerous Obsession with Beauty
Your subculture cope-ists dive into looksmaxxing, the internet subculture built around improving appearance and increasing attractiveness. We unpack its links to self-improvement, online dating, social media, and the darker corners of appearance-focused communities.
E21 - 1h 33m - Jun 5, 2026 - Episode #20 – Hollow Earth Theory: Myths, Nazis, and the Centre of the Earth
Ya boys explore the Hollow Earth Theory, from ancient mythology and hidden underground worlds to modern conspiracy beliefs and alleged Nazi interest in the idea. Along the way, we ask whether Hollow Earth believers even constitute a subculture — or whether Joe is right and this topic 'doesn't count'.
E20 - 1h 10m - May 22, 2026 - Episode #19 – Drag Queens: Wigs, Pride, Counterculture, and Controversy
Your two fabulous subculturists dive into drag queen culture: tracing its history from underground performance spaces to global mainstream success. From LGBTQ+ pride and self-expression to public backlash and culture-war debates, we unpack why drag remains both celebrated and controversial.
E19 - 1h 12m - May 8, 2026 - Episode #18 – LARPing: Fantasy, Fandom, and Real-World Controversy
The subculture sociologists break down LARP (live action role play), a niche but growing subculture blending fantasy, performance, and community. From its place in geek culture to ongoing controversies and misconceptions, we ask why LARPing inspires both passion and ridicule.
E18 - 1h 4m - Apr 24, 2026 - Episode #17 - Morris Dancing: Tradition, Controversy, and Community Spirit
Your favourite subculture hot-steppers explore Morris dancing, a traditional English folk dance rooted in UK history and community festivals. Alongside its cultural revival, we examine debates around outdated practices, and why this quirky tradition continues to inspire both criticism and genuine affection.
E17 - 57m - Apr 10, 2026 - Episode #16 - The Manosphere: Red Pill Content, Masculinity, and Modern Influence
Your favourite subculture soy-boys break down the manosphere, red pill content, and the rise of online masculinity influencers. From dating advice to self-improvement, and following Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere, we explore the appeal, backlash, and whether any of these ideas hold value.
E16 - 1h 29m - Mar 27, 2026 - Side Quest #4 – Victorian Facial Hair: Britain’s Moustache Mania
Joe stumbles into this Side Quest without knowing the topic — only to discover the strange history of Victorian moustaches and facial hair culture in Great Britain. We explore how moustaches became symbols of masculinity, status, and identity in the Victorian era.
52m - Mar 13, 2026 - Episode #15 – Sugar Relationships: Sugar Daddies, Sugar Babies, and the Price of Affection
Your cultural confectioners dives into sugar relationships and sugar dating, examining the dynamics between sugar daddies, sugar mommies, and sugar babies. We ask who benefits, where the power lies, and whether these arrangements are empowering, exploitative, or something in between.
E15 - 1h 23m - Feb 27, 2026 - Episode #14 – Juggalos: Clown Makeup, Community, and Criminal Labels
Your two dirty, deep-divers explore Juggalos, the fanbase of Insane Clown Posse, tracing their origins, symbolism, and strong sense of community. Alongside the FBI’s gang classification, we examine issues of stigma, misogyny, and how extreme music fandoms are judged from the outside.
This episode includes brief audio excerpts from “Hokus Pokus” and “Tilt-A-Whirl” by Insane Clown Posse, used for the purposes of commentary, criticism, and review.
E14 - 1h 8m - Feb 13, 2026 - Side Quest #3 - Jaguar's Image
Join us for a peek under the bonnet as we unpack Jaguar’s brand reimagining, as the luxury car maker shifts its image beyond traditional performance and prestige. From automotive heritage to fashion-forward lifestyle branding, we explore who Jaguar is trying to attract — and why.
38m - Jan 30, 2026 - Episode #13 - High Fashion: : Art, Ego, and the Price of Exclusivity
Your two savvy subculture surveyors explore high fashion and haute couture, tracing their origins and the rise of exclusive runway culture. Join us in examining fashion as art, the luxury fashion industry’s gatekeeping, and the toxic dynamics that keep it deliberately inaccessible.
E13 - 1h 3m - Jan 16, 2026 - Episode #12 – Mukbang: Noisy Food Content or Socially Damaging Kink?
Your two hungry historians of global subcultures dig into mukbang videos, from their roots in online loneliness to their rise as algorithm-driven eating livestreams and ASMR food content. We ask who’s creating and consuming them, explore the parasocial dynamics, and why this viral food trend has become increasingly controversial.
E12 - 1h 6m - Jan 2, 2026 - Episode #11 – Hells Angels: Brotherhood, Bikes, and Bad Reputations
The leatheriest lore-keepers in subcultures explore the Hells Angels motorcycle club, from its counterculture roots and biker brotherhood to its global expansion and lasting notoriety. On the ride, we examine the club’s alleged links to organized crime and drug trafficking, and how those associations shaped its reputation.
E11 - 1h 14m - Dec 19, 2025 - Episode #10 – Dating App Culture & Catfishing: Swipes, Red Flags, and Digital Deception
Your two subculture supervisors dive into the wild world of dating app culture, from swipe psychology and questionable dating profiles to the red flags hiding in every perfectly-cropped selfie. We also touch on the strange art of catfishing — how online dating scams work, and why people fall for catfish stories
E10 - 1h 17m - Dec 5, 2025
