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The Salem Tovar Podcast

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Hello, random internet people! My name is Salem Tovar & every other Sunday, I deep dive into the latest pop culture trends/topics and examine them way too seriously to see how they affect us socially & mentally in the silly little real world beyond our screens—encouraging everyone to laugh at life no matter how serious the topic is, but also to provoke the thought that things are far more profound than they appear! Tiktok, pop culture & bbl's- no subject is too surface level for me, I will always find a way to make it deeper than it's supposed to be.

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United States

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Hello, random internet people! My name is Salem Tovar & every other Sunday, I deep dive into the latest pop culture trends/topics and examine them way too seriously to see how they affect us socially & mentally in the silly little real world beyond our screens—encouraging everyone to laugh at life no matter how serious the topic is, but also to provoke the thought that things are far more profound than they appear! Tiktok, pop culture & bbl's- no subject is too surface level for me, I will always find a way to make it deeper than it's supposed to be.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Millennials are bullying Gen Z for "looking old"...and it's hypocritical

4/7/2024
Millennials are bullying Gen Z for "looking old"...and it's hypocritical. In todays episode we will be deep diving into the world of millennials vs gen z on tiktok- in the battle of who is aging worse, which is a completely shallow, toxic and body shaming trend that just shouldn't exist. Millennials grew up with body shaming in the 90's, so it's ironic and hypocritical to be doing the same to gen z for looking "older" or even down right comparing themselves to young gen z'ers and labeling themselves as "better looking" and superior...it's just time to stop! It's not a competition. The obsession with beauty standards, youth and staying young by using preventive skincare and botox as early as possible is slowly destroying young people's self esteem, while simultaneously making young people such as 5 year olds sephora kids feel the need to stop aging as fast as possible due to millenials participating in these ageist and body shaming trends that demonize getting older. Go to http://zocdoc.com/SALEM and download the Zocdoc app for free to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Go to http://buyraycon.com/salemtovar to get 20% off your Raycon order, plus free shipping.

Duration:00:24:40

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Influencers keep flaunting their wealth while everyone else is struggling...

3/24/2024
Influencers keep flaunting their wealth while everyone else is struggling...In todays video we will deep dive into a crazy rich influencer grocery store going viral on tiktok called Erewhon. Where Emma Chamberlain, Hailey Bieber & Olivia Rodrigo shop and promote expensive viral smoothies. The prices of groceries and basic living have been rising so much to the point where non influencer people are now struggling everyday to pay their bill and this is due to shrinkflation & greedflation. We are paying for way more for far less quality and sizes, meanwhile celebrities and influencers are completely tone deaf and far too privileged to notice the everyday struggle. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/SALEMTOVAR to cancel your unwanted subscriptions today. Go to http://shopify.com/salemtovar to sign up for a $1-per month trial period.

Duration:00:24:25

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Parents Want Olivia Rodrigo To "Stay Young Forever"...And That's Unfair

3/11/2024
Parents Want Olivia Rodrigo To "Stay Young Forever"...And That's Unfair In today's video, we deep dive and dissect Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS tour and her musical journey and why parents are so upset at her for it. We need to talk about the parental discontent surrounding TikTok clips from her concerts going viral, highlighting the societal dissatisfaction with her pivot towards a Gen Z audience rather than catering to young children, which is what society wants from her. This toxic assumption stems from Olivia's Disney background and the unfair stereotype imposed on young women in the music industry, expecting them to remain young and innocent forever. These double standards and toxic expectations are unjust and unfair, as celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus deserve the freedom to explore their artistry without harsh criticism and unrealistic societal demands. These artists aren't responsible for acting as moral compasses for other people's children, that is the parents responsibility. Stop blaming celebrities for not being the way you want them to be! Go to http://buyraycon.com/salemtovar to get 20% off your order, plus free shipping. tion Go to http://shopify.com/salemtovar to sign up for a $1-per month trial period.

Duration:00:24:00

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Why TikTok "Self-Care" Trends Are Actually Making Us More Lonely..

2/25/2024
Why TikTok "Self-Care" Trends Are Actually Making Us More Lonely...In today's video, we delve into the prevalent friendship recession affecting Gen Z, exacerbated by TikTok's portrayal of "self-care." The platform has redefined self-care as mean, unempathetic, and toxic, encouraging the hasty termination of friendships over perceived "red flags" that may not even be genuine issues. This trend intensifies the friendship drought and loneliness experienced by Gen Z. The shift towards hustle culture and an obsessive focus on self-care trends is replacing authentic human connections, ultimately hindering the pursuit of true happiness, social connection & friendship. Go to http://zocdoc.com/SALEM and download the Zocdoc app for free to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/SALEMTOVAR to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.

Duration:00:25:25

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Gen Z's Aesthetic Obsession & Search for an Identity is Tiring...

2/11/2024
Gen Z's Aesthetic Obsession & Search for an Identity is Tiring...In todays video we will be discussing Gen z's identity crisis, the concept of self-improvement and how it has become intertwined with surface-level aesthetic trends on tiktok that pretend to be about "self improvement"- but are actually just trying to get you to buy more products. Blueberry milk nails, cinnamon hair, clean girl, mob wife, pink pilates princess, and the new aesthetics tiktok makes up every two days is toxic and tiring. Overly focusing on self-servitude and the constant pursuit of trendy lifestyles is contributing to an unfulfilled, lonely, identity crisis having generation. Gen Z thinks buying more products and adhering to specific aesthetics will lead to a better life, but it won't. There is an importance of genuine self-improvement beyond surface-level changes, quick fixes offered by trends can not solve deeper issues. Embracing one's uniqueness is essential. You do not need to feel obligated to conform to fleeting trends, whether it's the "clean girl" aesthetic or others. Be you! Go to http://buyraycon.com/salemtovar to get 15% off your Raycon order, plus free shipping. Go to http://factormeals.com/salemtovar50 and use code salemtovar50 to get 50% off

Duration:00:26:10

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Stop Taking "Real Life" Advice From Out of Touch Influencers

1/28/2024
Stop Taking "Real Life" Advice From Out of Touch Influencers. In todays video, we will be discussing the Jason Nash begging for money on tiktok live fiasco, Emma Chamberlain on her podcast saying she never checks her bank account, Jeffree Star on tiktok live, and just how out of touch privileged influencers can be- and why this is a problem. Social media cant be a job forever, you need a set of skills to fall back on in case it doesn't work out, these real life skills and experiences of which many influencers don't have- which leads them to quit social media and beg for money on tiktok lives. MeganThee Stallion got a college degree, Gabbie Hannah got a normal job at ymca after years of being on social media- because social media doesn't last forever- and we all need to be one step ahead in this life- it's okay to have a 9-5 normal job. Not everyone needs to have a glamorized "social media" job, because that never lasts. Go to http://zocdoc.com/SALEM and download the Zocdoc app for free to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/SALEMTOVAR to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.

Duration:00:24:40

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Stop Blaming "Sephora Kids" & Start Blaming Skincare Brands...

1/22/2024
Stop Blaming "Sephora Kids" & Start Blaming Skincare Brands... In todays video, we will be deep diving into the viral "Sephora kids" skincare tiktok trend. Where young people are buying skincare, makeup and all types of things they don't quite need yet just to fit into the pressures of society and toxic beauty standards. The brands that are promoting this are taking advantage of that, which has lead to the erasure of the awkward phase and gen alpha and gen z wanting to grow up fast. Consumerism has ruined the concept of childhood. Go to http://hellofresh.com/salemtovarfree and use code salemtovarfree for FREE breakfast for life! Go to http://rocketmoney.com/SALEMTOVAR to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.

Duration:00:24:30

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Trends We Need to Leave in 2023: Toxic Gym Influencers, Bad TikTok Vows & More.

1/22/2024
Trends We Need to Leave in 2023: Toxic Gym Influencers, Bad TikTok Vows & More. In todays video we will do a deep dive into the 2023 year and all of it's crazy and toxic tiktok trends we covered and how they should NOT follow us into the 2024 year. Let's talk about toxic boy moms, cancelled comedians, toxic gym culture, toxic gym influencers, gen z's beauty problem & so much more that we should leave in 2023. Hello 2024! Go to http://buyraycon.com/salemtovar to get 20% off your Raycon order. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/SALEMTOVAR to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.

Duration:00:25:00

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Sad Beige Moms on TikTok Are Ruining Their Kids Childhood For The "Aesthetic"

1/22/2024
Sad Beige Moms on TikTok Are Ruining Their Kids Childhood For The "Aesthetic". In todays video we will be deep diving into the sad plain world of sad beige moms on tiktok who spray paint their kids colorful toys white, all in the name of wanting their own "aesthetic" instagram worthy posts. Let's talk about classism, the wealthy, the minimalism trend, how color became "tacky", how one sad beige mom influencer spray painted her kids christmas tree & how all of this boils down to wanting to please social media for clout. Go to http://hellofresh.com/salemtovarfree and use code salemtovarfree for FREE breakfast for life! Go to http://kajabi.com/SALEMTOVAR for a 30-day free trial to start your own business.

Duration:00:25:00

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Millennials Have a Parenting Problem...

1/22/2024
Millennials Have a Parenting Problem... In todays video, we will be talking about the gen z vs millennials tiktok anti-ipad kid parenting trend on tiktok, and how gen z disagrees with gentle parenting and overstimulating kids with social media. Millennial parents have become defensive and are going against gen z's criticism. But who's right? Let's talk about it! Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 25% off at http://jennikayne.com/SALEM ! #jennikaynepartner Go to http://factormeals.com/salemtovar50 and use code salemtovar50 to get 50% off.

Duration:00:22:30

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Rich Influencers need to STOP pretending to be "poor"

1/22/2024
Rich Influencers need to STOP pretending to be "poor", in todays video we will be talking about charlie damelio pretending to work at walmart, influencers faking being rich with fake instagram jet photos, and how youtubers like mr. beast desensitizes us to the real world & the reality of todays money. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code SALEM at http://jennikayne.com/salem ! #jennikaynepartner Go to http://buyraycon.com/salemtovar to get 20 to 50% off sitewide!

Duration:00:25:00

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Toxic Beauty Standards Are Back & It's Gen Z's Fault...

11/13/2023
Toxic Beauty Standards Are Back & It's Gen Z's Fault! Let's talk about viral tiktok clip of tiktoker fannita saying not everyone is beautiful and how in general gen z is wanting to bring back toxic beauty standards, such as victoria secret angels & gatekeeping beauty. This isn't it ya'll... Go to http://hellofresh.com/50salemtovar and use code 50salemtovar for 50% off plus free shipping! Go to http://kajabi.com/SALEMTOVAR for a 30-day free trial to start your own business.

Duration:00:25:16

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The "Pick Me" to "Boy Mom" Pipeline is REAL & DANGEROUS...

10/17/2023
The "Pick Me" to "Boy Mom" Pipeline is REAL & DANGEROUS...Let's talk about toxic pick mes to toxic boy mom pipeline, and how these moms struggle with healthy boundaries & internalized misogyny. Go to http://jennikayne.com/SALEM and use code SALEM to get 15% off your first order.

Duration:00:25:04

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The Dangerous Age of "Influencer" Parenting: Putting Likes Before Love

9/29/2023
The Dangerous Age of "Influencer" Parenting: Putting Likes Before Love.. Today we will be talking about family vloggers, family channels, and kid influencers who are taking over the internet! as well as the toxicity and danger that can be provoked if there continues to be no regulation or help in this weird corner of the internet. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code SALEM at http://jennikayne.com/SALEM! #jennikaynepartner Go to http://hellofresh.com/50salemtovar and use code 50salemtovar for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!

Duration:00:30:15

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The Barbie Movie has the internet fighting over a DOLL...are ya'll okay?

9/29/2023
The Barbie Movie has the internet fighting over a DOLL...are ya'll okay? Today we'll be deep diving into the barbie movie, toxic beauty standards, commentary around the barbie movie, internalized misogyny, and of course, the patriarchy, but also why I think everyone is being over dramatic. It's a movie about a doll, let's chill out everyone. Go to http://hellofresh.com/salemtovar50 and and use code salemtovar50 for 50% off plus free shipping!

Duration:00:28:57

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James Charles Wants You to Forget Everything and Buy His Makeup...

9/29/2023
James Charles Wants You to Forget Everything and Buy His Makeup. In today's video, we talk about James Charles, cancel culture, youtube drama, celebrity dating, TikTok, and how we can all contribute to being better. Go to http://hellofresh.com/salemtovar50 and use code salemtovar50 for 50% off plus free shipping!

Duration:00:40:00

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Jubilee's "Alpha Male vs Beta Male Debate" is A HOT MESS

6/4/2023
Hello Friends! Let's react to Jubilee's "Alpha Male vs Beta Male Debate" and how messy opinions can get. From women needing to be submissive, to wholesome moments of moral support, you'll never know what they'll say next! Thank you to our sponsors: Go to http://babbel.com/salemtovar to get up to 55% off your subscription. Go to http://joinhoney.com/salemtovar to get PayPal Honey for free!

Duration:00:30:09

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MY CAR WAS STOLEN FOR A TIKTOK CHALLENGE

5/21/2023
Welp, day 6 of not having a car and it feels awful! Thank you to the dumbest trend ever #KIABOYZ for stealing and trashing my car. This has definitely gone way too far. Thank you to our spons: Go to http://hellofresh.com/salemtovar16 and use code salemtovar16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping. Get better sleep now with Blissy and use SALEM to get an additional 30% off at http://blissy.com/SALEM

Duration:00:32:01

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The "Mean Girls" Of TikTok Drama Went Way Too far

5/7/2023
Heyyooo, today we will be discussing the viral tiktok drama that got over 50m views- about two girls photobombing an influencer's tiktok & how it lead to them getting doxxed & harassed, yikes! The power of the internet is so real. Go to http://babbel.com/salemtovar to get up to 55% off your subscription. Go to http://joinhoney.com/salemtovar to get PayPal Honey for free.

Duration:00:37:57

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Pedro Pascal & the Unfair Treatment of Male Celebrities in Hollywood

4/23/2023
Hello Internet! We need to talk about the double standards, hypersexualization, and objectification of Pedro Pascal- and how it can hurt how other male celebrities are treated. Let's get into it. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code SALEM at http://jennikayne.com/SALEM! #jennikaynepartner Get better sleep now with Blissy and use SALEM to get an additional 30% off at http://blissy.com/SALEM

Duration:00:31:31