In this week’s episode, we explore the cryptic and chaotic world of Opium, the record label founded by Playboi Carti in 2019 that has since evolved into a full-blown subculture of chronically online and fashionably darksided super-fans. From botched merch capsules and vampire cosplay to early TikTok dances and baby mama drama, we descend the Opium iceberg and trawl the Cartinese dark web in attempt to understand the Chrome-bejeweled and Rick-adorned figures shaping youth culture in their image. Links: Image boardr/playboicarti on RedditOpium (Record Label) on KnowYourMeme“Playboi Carti Against His Own Game” by Nolan Kelly – Spike Art Magazine“Playboi Carti and His Offspring Ponder Life After Rage-Rap” by Jon Caramanica – The New York TimesIs Playboi Carti Rap’s Next—or Last—Rap Superstar? – Popcast “The Rowdy World of Rap’s New Underground” by Jon Caramanica – The New York Times [PHOTOS]Misc. video essays on YouTube: * The Opium Aesthetic Explained* The Rise of Opium: Playboi Carti's Unstoppable Label* The Opium Iceberg Explained“Will Playboi Carti Ever Drop His New Album?” – Rolling StoneNEVEREVER by Ken Carson kitten videos on TikTok“The History of Playboi Carti’s Baby Voice” by Greg Gaffney – ComplexRanking Playboi Carti Ad-Libs“Playboi Carti Emoji Combos“Playboi Carti on His Cut-and-Sew Fashion Line ‘Narcissist’” – Paper Magazine“5 Things You Should Know About VLONE” – NSS MagazineBiz on 2hollis This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
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Ep. 126: Mamacitas and Materialists | Study Break
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the mass psychosis of Love Island USA, major couture debuts at Dior and Celine, the sauceless hypergamy parable of Celine Song’s Materialists, Cate Blanchett’s chilling epilogue cameo in Squid Game, and current Latina affairs from Katseye’s “Gabriela” to the Sanchez-Bezos midlife nuptial extravaganza. We also review Addison’s stadium debut at Wembley and report on courtroom happenings including Sean “Diddy” Combs and Min Hee-jin. Love Island USA Hearts on Fire Challenge – Teaser on YouTubeCierra Ortega apology video on YouTube @loveislandusastyle on Instagram“Cierra & Vanna & Ethics & Vanity” – The Review of Beauty by Jessica DeFinoBad tattoos on Love Island USA The New York Times on the Sean “Diddy” Combs VerdictTiny Harris reacts to the Diddy verdict on InstagramDior Homme Spring 2026 Menswear (J. W. Anderson debut) – Vogue RunwayCeline Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear (Michael Rider debut) – Vogue RunwayMarc Jacobs Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear – Vogue Runway“Materialists Costume Designer Talks About Style Symbolism” – The Zoe ReportCate Blanchett cameo in Squid Game finale on YouTubeKATSEYE (캣츠아이) "Gabriela" Official MV on YouTubeThe Daytona Wind Acting Challenge from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 on YouTubeLauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos Wedding Exclusive – VogueAddison Rae opens for Lana del Rey at Wembley NewJeans / HYBE / ADOR / Min Hee-Jin Megathread on Reddit This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
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Ep. 125: Manchile (Sam's Birthday Special) | Study Break
In this edition of Study Break, in which we subtly celebrate Sam’s birthday, we discuss a variety of women’s issues: the discourse meltdown brought on by Sabrina Carpenter’s chauvinist comeback and her aesthetic shift from pastels and pin-ups to Helmut Newton and Halston; the mass crisis of female reproductive unwellness; Addison Rae’s kaleidoscopic showgirl debut; and the upsetting regression of Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater hustle. We also discuss some boy issues: Luigi Mangione’s lovably centrist birthday dispatch from prison, putting the Guy Fawkes mask on and embracing Redditism, Trump and Elon’s toxic yaoi best friend breakup, and more.To stay subscribed to exclusive episodes and all the glamour of our premium content, head to https://www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe and add your payment info Links:“How Sabrina Carpenter Dream-Come-True'd Her Whole Life” – Rolling Stone Sabrina Carpenter Man’s Best Friend album coverJ. G. Ballard on Helmut Newton in The Art Newspaper, 1999Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild (Official Video)Sports betting based on period cyclesRecent PCOS/PMDD celebrity press: Lorde, Bella Hadid, Miley CyrusNadya Okamoto/August on TikTokAddison Rae – Addison Pitchfork Review (8.0)Addison Rae Interview: From $20 TikToks to Pop’s Most Promising Prospect – PopcastAddison Rae with superstar vocal coach Eric VetroAddison Rae – Times Like These (Official Video) (feat. Gio the line cook!)Luigi Mangione’s gratitude-pilled birthday letter from MDC Alex Cooper Accuses Her College Soccer Coach of Sexual Harassment – Vanity FairMartin Lawrence on The Jennifer Hudson Show (interview flop)Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss by Dr. SquatchSydney Sweeney W Magazine cover storyBelle Delphine bathwater PayPal controversy – Business Insider This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
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Ep. 124: American Scammer
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.comIn this episode, we oscillate between antebellum steamboat grifters and prosperity gospel televangelists to unpack the archetype of the American con man: a self-made myth-maker cloaked in charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. We discuss itinerant preachers, LA hypebeast cyber-apostles, Herman Melville, identity theft, April Fool’s Day, man-on-the-street content creators, jewelry dropshippers, and more, tracing the legacy of scammers through primary sources from 1850s op-eds to influencer snark pages.Links:
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Ep. 123: The Miss Course w/ Angel Money
This week on Nymphet Alumni, Alexi interviews Angel Money, New York nightlife darling and visionary of beauty and commerce. Over the course of more than two hours, we discuss her past life as a Tumblr-famous pale grunge blogger, her balance between New Age spirituality and hedonistic abundance, her intimate knowledge of custom Chinese manufacturing, her fashion controversies from cultural appropriation to exotic animal pelts, mad scientist gray market beauty treatments, the implicit influence of trans aesthetics on 21st century femininity, the mental and physical architecture of transsexuality, and much more. Angel also shares her exclusive recipes for a perfect night out—including her precise methodology for a 48-hour glam—and her high-fantasy vision for the ultimate immersive nightlife experience.Links: Listen to Money Talks with Angel MoneyAngel’s Share – Document Journal Angel Money on InstagramAngel Money on Twitter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
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