#202: Rihanna's baby, Spotify Boycott, Chippendales

Myf and Zan are beside themselves with joy at the news Rihanna is pregnant with A$AP Rocky’s baby, and in conniptions over the big reveal.

The wholesome backstory of Wordle has taken on another context, with the news that the NY Times has purchased the word game for a figure “in the low 7’s”.

And Neil Young’s protest against Spotify’s housing of Joe Rogan’s podcast is gathering steam, we dig into the how’s, why’s, and what next of it all.

We’ve been busy listening (while gardening) too, with Kate Langbroek’s new memoir and a brilliant podcast on the wild story behind male strippers The Chippendales.

Show notes:

Rihanna pregnancy reveal: https://people.com/parents/rihanna-pregnant-expecting-first-baby/

Wordle sold: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-01/wordle-sold-to-new-york-times-will-it-be-free/100794770

Lewdle: https://www.lewdlegame.com/

Ash Barty: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2022/01/30/ash-barty-shares-celebrations-first-nations-sporting-legends

Spotify’s relationship with musicians: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-01/spotify-s-challenging-relationship-with-artists/100794638

Ciao Bella! Six Take Italy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59455526-ciao-bella

Welcome to Your Fantasy: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/welcome-to-your-fantasy

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