Reality TV doesn't know what's coming. But it should be scared.

In Episode 36 of Okay Diva, Brock and I sit down to discuss the inevitable: our complete domination of reality television. We break down our Traitors strategy (unhinged, genius, would absolutely work), explain exactly how we'd devour RuPaul's Drag Race (runway? eaten. confessionals? iconic. challenge wins? excessive), and detail the unstoppable diva force we'd bring to literally any screen.

We also dissect Masterchef, The Biggest Loser, and the reality TV industrial complex at large — asking the hard questions: Is there a bigger moral fable behind these shows? Are they social experiments or just chaos for profit? What do reality TV competitions say about society, ambition, and the human condition? (And also, would we win?)

This episode is for reality TV obsessives, anyone who's ever screamed at The Traitors, Drag Race fans, competition show lovers, and anyone who's ever thought "I could do that better." Spoiler: we could.

📺 Our Traitors strategy (it's giving mastermind)💅 Drag Race domination blueprint (we'd eat, obviously)🎭 Reality TV philosophy: morality tales or capitalist nightmares?🧠 What competition shows say about all of us (it's bleak but camp)

We're not saying we'd win every reality show we touched. We're just saying production would want us to win. There's a difference.

Cast us or don't. Either way, this episode is television.

History was made. Okay Diva finally has a guest!In Episode 35, we welcome our first guest ever — the legendary Bridie Shield (@the.divadiaries / @bridieshield), radio host at 4ZZZ's The Hot Spot (@thehotspot4zzz), diva hunter, and absolute champion of Australian music and local artists.Bridie is the creative force behind the viral "Who Is This Diva?" series — tracking down Brisbane's most stylish, fascinating people and getting them to spill on their best outfits, favourite music, and creative processes. They're a community radio icon, lifting up homegrown Aussie musicians, independent artists, and the Brisbane music scene with infectious energy and genuine love for the culture.We talk Australian radio culture, what it's like being a music tastemaker in Brisbane, the art of diva hunting, why supporting local artists matters, and how Bridie became the ultimate connector between underground music and mainstream audiences. It's chaotic, inspiring, and proof that real divas recognize real divas.If you love Aussie indie music, Brisbane creatives, community radio, or just want to know who the hell is serving looks and sounds in your city — this episode is for you.🎙️ First guest in Okay Diva history💅 Diva hunting, radio royalty & Aussie music deep dive🎵 Supporting local artists & the Brisbane scene📻 4ZZZ community radio championFollow Bridie:TikTok: @the.divadiariesInstagram: @bridieshieldThe Hot Spot: @thehotspot4zzz#AussieDivas #BrisbaneMusic #AustralianMusic #4ZZZ #CommunityRadio #LocalArtists #BrisbaneCreatives #AussieIndie #RadioHost #MusicDiscovery #BrisbanePodcast #OkayDiva #IndieMusic #MusicPodcast

2016 is back. Whether you're ready or not.

In Episode 34 of Okay Diva, Brock and I dive deep into 2016 nostalgia — unpacking what 2016 actually was, what it meant culturally, and why the internet is suddenly obsessed with it again. Was 2016 really the golden year everyone claims? Or are we romanticising chaos? Is 2026 the new 2016? We investigate.

We talk 2016 pop culture, 2016 music, 2016 aesthetics, the internet in 2016, and — most importantly — who we were back then. What were we doing? What were we listening to? What were we wearing? (The answers are humbling.)

This episode is for anyone caught in the 2016 core renaissance, anyone asking "why does 2026 feel like 2016," or anyone who just wants to relive the year Lemonade dropped, Harambe became a meme, and the world felt like it was ending but also… kind of iconic?

We compare 2016 vs 2026, break down the culture, question the mythology, and wonder if we're doomed to repeat it. Spoiler: we might be. And honestly? We're kind of into it.

💿 2016 culture breakdown
🎭 2016 nostalgia vs reality check
🧠 Is 2026 the new 2016? A serious investigation
📱 What we were doing in 2016 (embarrassing)

Welcome back to 2016. Again. Forever. It's giving déjà vu, but make it camp.