In this episode of Bittersweet, we sit down with Bendere Oboya to talk about her early life as an athlete, the discipline it takes to perform at an elite level, and the decision behind her short retirement from sport. She also shares the inspiration behind launching the Oboya Foundation and the impact she hopes to make. And of course, we add a Bittersweet twist — debating the ultimate question: is it ever ok to date your friend's ex?

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This week, we caught up with content creator Brooke to unpack the controversy behind America's Next Top Model — was it a product of its time or pure exploitation? From the treatment of contestants to the power dynamics led by Tyra Banks, we revisit the legacy.

We also talk about the Australian launch of Rhode by Hailey Bieber, the lack of diversity in local media, and whether we’re witnessing the slow death of celebrity culture.

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In this episode, we talk about Half Smart's rebrand — why it happened, what shifting into this next chapter looks like, and what listeners can expect moving forward.

We also spoke about Valentine’s Day and why everyone is trying so hard to be nonchalant in dating. When did effort become embarrassing? How long should you actually wait before buying someone a gift? And are we ruining relationships by pretending we don’t care?

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