The Most Surprising Relationship Red Flag

Dec 8, 2025

The hosts dive into the world of relationships, questioning whether couples who never argue, like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, raise a red flag. They explore the implications of Australia's new social media ban for under-16s, especially the challenges parents face in enforcement. Oprah's lasting appeal in 2025 is dissected, examining her vulnerability and complex public persona. Additionally, they discuss Oxford's Word of the Year, 'rage bait,' and Pantone's Color of the Year, 'Cloud Dancer,' sparking interesting connections between the two.

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Rage Bait Became A Recognised Phenomenon

Oxford named “rage bait” word of the year to describe internet content designed to provoke anger.
The hosts say naming it helps people spot and resist manipulative viral content.

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Call Out Rage Bait In Group Chats

Name rage bait in your chats and stop sharing links designed to provoke anger.
Jessie says recognising the tactic reduces its power and can calm group dynamics.

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'Cloud Dancer' White Sparks Cultural Debate

Pantone's 2026 colour is Cloud Dancer, a cool white framed as calming and reflective.
The hosts note backlash linking white to elitism, whiteness politics, and recession aesthetics.

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Oxford's Word of the Year: 'rage bait'

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Pantone's Colour of the Year: Cloud Dancer

04:10 • 4min

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Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained

07:40 • 2min

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Parents, Loopholes and Practical Concerns

09:34 • 3min

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Long-term Impact: Prevention vs. Immediate Change

13:03 • 2min

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Critiques: Accessibility and Special Cases

15:30 • 7min

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Why Oprah Still Resonates in 2025

22:03 • 3min

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Oprah's Rise, Vulnerability and Influence

24:50 • 6min

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Oprah, Diet Culture and Commercial Partnerships

30:30 • 5min

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Oprah's Wealth, Philanthropy and Public Criticism

35:21 • 4min

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Travis Kelce, George Clooney and 'No-Fight' Couples

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Is Never Fighting a Relationship Red Flag?

41:26 • 6min

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Different Fight Styles and Relationship Dynamics

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift never fight. Nor do George and Amal Clooney. Not about work, money, cleaning, travel or whose turn it is to feed the dog (sorry, cats.) An aspirational relationship goal? Or a flashing red flag?

Also, this week the whole world is looking at Australia as our world-first social media delay kicks in on Wednesday, December 10. So, what are we to make of the poll that says only a third of Aussie parents are actually going to enforce the ban that experts are calling "a mothers' revolution"?

Plus, Oprah Winfrey is in Australia and drawing huge crowds with her trademark a-ha moments. So why is Oprah still so interesting to Aussie women in 2025?

And, there's a very relevant Word of The Year, and a very intimidating Colour Of The Year, and Amelia, Jessie and Holly have a theory that they're linked.

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