The Derailment Chronicles
Hi, I’m Shib! Welcome to The Derailment Chronicles, the place where I can yap to my heart’s content about life’s chaos, funny mishaps, and everything in between. Whether it’s random obsessions, reflections on burnout and grief, or just musings about my day-to-day adventures, you’re in for a ride where no train of thought ever stays on track.
Join me every month for 30 minutes of laughs, stories, and a little inspiration to embrace life’s derailments. Buckle up—it’s going to be a wild ride!
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 17: My Heart, My Head & The Gateway Tapes
I went on a solo trip to reset… and somehow ended up dealing with a heart scare, hospital chaos, and CIA-tested brain tapes.In this episode, I talk about my trip to Mount Tamborine, an unexpected emergency visit related to my heart, the ...
Bonus Episode: MAFS Week 10 Recap (Final Week)
As promised, I’m back with the final breakdown of the last week of MAFS, and it did not disappoint.Alyssa is still waiting on the apology she thinks she deserves, David finally finds his voice, and Danny’s true character comes out in ful...
Bonus Episode: MAFS Recap Weeks 7,8 & 9
We are back for the 2nd last recap as MAFS is wrapping up, and we needed 3 weeks' worth of content to make it not boring. We discuss homestays, the final test and the final vows. Listen to the relationships crumble in real time. We also had the...
Episode 16: From Fuel Prices to Cyclones: I Tried to Understand the Weather
I started this episode with a full rant about fuel prices in Australia, the cost of living, and everything going on globally — because honestly… what is happening right now? Then I made the pivot to learn about the weather because t...
Bonus Episode: MAFS Weeks 5&6
In this fortnight's MAFS recap, it is a short one because it has been hella boring. The retreat happens, Bec gets on the wines again and causes mayhem. Will Bec and Danny survive? Chris and Sam are having a rough patch, and everyone at the tabl...
Bonus Episode: MAFS Weeks 3&4
We are back with more MAFS content. We see some couples leave and 3 new couples enter the villa. We are talking Temu Andrew Tate, Borat and of course Bec after that meltdown.
Episode 15: Scum of the Earth — The Trisha Paytas Fallout
In this episode, we unpack the fallout that ended Trisha Paytas’ long-standing friendships with Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams. From the Hair By Jay backlash and Trisha’s deleted “Why I Am Scared of Jeffree and Hair By Jay” video, to Je...
Bonus Episode: MAFS Weeks 1 & 2 – The Red Flags Are Flying (#JusticeForLuke)
Consider this your warning. This bonus episode is a completely raw and unedited recap of the first two weeks of Married at First Sight Australia. I react in real time, spiral a little, and unpack that explosive di...
Episode 14: YouTuber Reckoning - Karmageddon
Dramageddon 3 wasn’t just YouTube drama — it was a full-blown reckoning. In this episode, we unpack how the scandal unfolded during COVID and a shifting political climate, and why it marked a turning point for accountability in the beauty commu...
YouTuber Reckoning: Dramageddon 2
Dramageddon 2 didn’t just cancel creators — it rewired YouTube.In this episode, we unpack how loyalty, power, and performative concern collided in one of the platform’s most infamous scandals. From Bye Sister to No More Lies...
Bonus Episode 4: The YouTuber Reckoning: James Charles
In this episode, I unpack James Charles’ rise to fame — from Ellen, CoverGirl, and Beauty YouTube dominance, to years of controversies, Dramageddon, parasocial power, and repeated allegations involving teenagers. We talk about “yes people,” the...
Episode 12: Best of Both Worlds: The Many Eras of Miley Cyrus
Today we’re unpacking THE evolution of Miley Cyrus — and oh boy, has she given us eras. From Destiny Hope to Hannah Montana, Nick Jonas heartbreak, the Liam Hemsworth saga, swinging naked on a wrecking ball, discovering her rock goddess v...
Episode 11: Hot takes, Cling Wrap and Fighting for My Life
This episode, we’re covering everything from cling wrap that refuses to cling, to cookies so dry they could start a dust storm. I’m talking hot takes, home truths, and everyday crimes against common sense. Plus, updates on my latest DIY m...
Episode 10: Oats, Omens & Overanalysed Eggs
I mourn the death of Uncle Tobys oat cups, survive a haunted air-con, and tumble headfirst into the grim origins of nursery rhymes. Was Humpty Dumpty really a king? A cannon? Or just the saddest egg in history? And was Jack & Jill ...
Episode 9: The Spiralling of the Anxious Mind
In this episode of The Derailment Chronicles, I lose a full-blown battle with a vending machine (spoiler: the Haribos won), get escorted into a suspicious windowless room by security, and spiral my way through the anxious mind like it’...
Episode 8: The Tortured Swiftie Chronicles (feat. Teleah)
In this month’s episode, class is officially in session as our first-ever guest, Miss Teleah, takes us deep into the world of Taylor Swift. From Reputation blackouts to the Katy Perry feud, Scooter Braun's drama, and the great Eras Tour ticket ...
Episode 7: Possessed, Cursed and Full of Potatoes
This month on The Derailment Chronicles: haunted chaos reigns supreme. Our girl Annabelle goes rogue, the “Devil Made Me Do It” case gets unruly, and the Hope Diamond racks up a body count. We’re also trekking into the spooky Appalachian Mounta...
Episode 6: Hawaiian Shirts, Dead People, and Sidewalk Saboteurs
This episode is an unholy hodgepodge and proud of it. We start with a PolAir chopper blasting messages from the sky (are we in The Hunger Games?), take a wild detour into the loud legacy of Hawaiian shirts and how they somehow birthed ...
Episode 5: This One's for the Lost Legends
This one’s for the icons we lost too soon — from the 27 Club to the day the music died (aka the worst-planned tour in history). We dive into cursed numbers, chaotic plane rides, and the spooky magic of threes in music.Plus, a fa...
Bonus Episode 3: Testa v The Pauls
In this bonus episode, we unpack the explosive fallout between influencer Mikaela Testa and the Paul family, exploring the deeper and more disturbing layers beneath the surface of what many first dismissed as online drama. We discuss Mikaela's ...
Episode 4: Where do I lodge a complaint?
This month, we’re diving into the frustrations of friendships that go radio silent when you need them, the maddening experience of not being believed, and why the loudest people often have the least to say. Of course, we’re also indulging in my...
Bonus Episode 2: Tana didn’t Escape
Get ready for a rollercoaster! We’re talking Tana’s chaotic experience on Escape the Night and the fallout that shook YouTube—featuring Joey, Rosanna, Trisha, and Moses calling out the drama!
Bonus Episode 1: Cash Me Outside... Again: The Ultimate Rap Beef
In this bonus episode, I break down the rap beef between Bhad Bhabie and Bama Barker, a feud so messy it’s officially overcooked. From stolen boyfriends to diss tracks that would make even Drake take notes, this drama has it all. We’re ta...
Episode 3: Out of This World and Into the Unknown
Strap in for blast off, because we’re heading out of this world! In this episode, we explore everything from the mysteries of alien life to the supernatural forces that may be lurking just beyond our sight. We also dive into the eerie predictio...
Episode 2: All Aboard the Healing Journey
Get your ticket punched because this ride has it all: speed-dating therapists (finding “the one” isn’t just for rom-coms), the no-BS truth about mindfulness, and why setting boundaries is basically the ultimate act of self-care.But wait,...