<![CDATA[Cobra Lily]]>Cobra Lily is a self-published art and literary magazine created by Ella Simone that explores contemporary life through art and writing. The Cobra Lily podcast extends that universe into cultural commentary, drawing on psychology, sociology, and philosophy to examine the glitchy, sprawling reality of a hyper-connected world. Every other week, friends Maria and Ella observe culture and human behavior as they unfold both on and off the screen.

]]>https://www.cobralilyzine.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:04:34 GMTSun, 16 Aug 2026 16:21:28 GMT60Cobra Lily<p><i>Cobra Lily</i> is a self-published art and literary magazine created by Ella Simone that explores contemporary life through art and writing. The <i>Cobra Lily</i> podcast extends that universe into cultural commentary, drawing on psychology, sociology, and philosophy to examine the glitchy, sprawling reality of a hyper-connected world. Every other week, friends Maria and Ella observe culture and human behavior as they unfold both on and off the screen. </p>episodicCobra Lilycobralilyzine@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Croc Nation]]>When did Crocs and sweatpants become restaurant attire? Why do people seem louder and ruder than ever? Should we bring back shame? In the debut episode of Cobra Lily, Maria and Ella discuss the collapse of shared behavioral standards in public American life. They connect this to the history of individualism, from Enlightenment ideas and Cold War politics to the human potential movement, self-help culture, and the rise of neoliberalism. Topics include:

  • How funeral etiquette, movie theater behavior, and restaurant manners reveal a bigger cultural shift
  • Why authenticity can become an excuse for selfishness in public spaces
  • The dichotomies of individualism versus collectivism, and shame vs guilt cultures
  • Why capitalism, neoliberalism, and the burnout economy leave people with no energy for social graces

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Read Ella's essay, "I Actually Want to Live in a Society," which inspired the episode

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Intro song by Ivy Frey at Shirkerism zine

]]>05ba4a91-17be-481d-b9a5-3e54bccbb40cSun, 16 Aug 2026 18:17:38 GMT<p>When did Crocs and sweatpants become restaurant attire? Why do people seem louder and ruder than ever? Should we bring back shame? In the debut episode of Cobra Lily, Maria and Ella discuss the collapse of shared behavioral standards in public American life. They connect this to the history of individualism, from Enlightenment ideas and Cold War politics to the human potential movement, self-help culture, and the rise of neoliberalism. Topics include:</p><p></p><ul><li>How funeral etiquette, movie theater behavior, and restaurant manners reveal a bigger cultural shift</li><li>Why authenticity can become an excuse for selfishness in public spaces</li><li>The dichotomies of individualism versus collectivism, and shame vs guilt cultures</li><li>Why capitalism, neoliberalism, and the burnout economy leave people with no energy for social graces</li></ul><p></p><p>Follow <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cobralilyzine/" target="_blank">Cobra Lily</a> on Instagram and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cobralilyzine?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p>Check out the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cobralilyzine.com" target="_blank">Cobra Lily website</a></p><p>Read Ella's essay, "<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ellasimone.substack.com/p/i-actually-want-to-live-in-a-society" target="_blank">I Actually Want to Live in a Society</a>," which inspired the episode</p><p>Explore <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@ellasimone" target="_blank">Ella's Substack</a></p><p>Intro song by Ivy Frey at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/shirkerism/" target="_blank">Shirkerism</a> zine</p>no01:04:291Croc Nationfull