The Bad Habit That's Back & The Politics Of ‘Bagsing’ The Playground

The Bad Habit That's Back & The Politics Of ‘Bagsing’ The Playground

March 20, 2026 · 32 min

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The episode discusses the rise of young entrepreneurs, playground etiquette, and the trend of running households like corporations.

Today, the rise of the Gen Alpha CEO is officially in full swing as Victoria Beckham’s daughter, Harper Seven, launches a beauty brand at 13. Monz, Stacey and Amelia ask at what point we decided teenagers need a corner office and a dedicated PR team instead of just... a hobby. Plus, is ‘bagsing’ a spot in the playground slide queue ever acceptable, or have we officially lost our collective marbles? We unpack the world of park politics, optimisation and whether it’s just another form of snow-plough parenting. Also, is it time to start running your home like a large corporation? We’re diving into the ‘family AGM’ trend and why the shareholders in one host’s house are very unhappy. Our Recommendations: 🥞 Stacey is loving the viral ‘potcake’ hack from TikTok, which involves flipping a whole saucepan to create the perfect pancake stack. 📖 Monz recommends Meltdown by Lauren Novak, a well-researched deep dive into ‘mum rage’ that makes every burnt-out parent feel seen. 📺 Amelia recommends SNL's MAHAspital, a comedic take on The Pitt , describing the medical drama as ‘competency porn’ for those who…

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