Lauren and Chan are joined by Taylor Lorenz to discuss all things related to internet culture. They dive into the following: The Socialite Rank (3:32), the social media ecosystem (11:33), parasocial relationships (14:35), aspirational content (20:18), mommy bloggers (28:33), the birth of influencer marketing (33:04),  viral content shaping societal values (36:42), AI creators & digital clones (40:31), going from an influencer to being in the public eye with Meghan Markle (45:16), and finally, image curation and PR strategy with Gwyneth Paltrow (51:00).

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Lauren and Chan are joined by Kate Kennedy from the Be There in Five podcast to chat about all the things living rent-free in their minds. They discuss Jenny Slate’s It Ends With Us HR complaint and why Justin Baldoni’s communication style may be the issue (2:32). They dive into Ballerina Farm and which publication Lauren thinks should be featuring Hannah (10:57). They take a moment on Nara Smith’s account and content strategy (13:40). They loop back around to Blake and Justin to discuss the recent Hollywood Reporter article and SNL appearance (19:15). They discuss their take on Blake and Taylor’s friendship in light of the lawsuits (33:33). They give their take on Meghan Markle’s upcoming ventures As Ever and With Love, Meghan (38:00). Finally, they give their complete thoughts on Pookie, and whether they buy what she and Jett are selling (52:44).

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Lauren and Chan are so excited to bring you the first Pop Apologists Profile on the legend and icon Demi Moore. She’s had the kind of career that is truly one in a million, but the true story behind her life is a mix of triumph, resilience, and heartbreak. From childhood struggles to public relationships that made headlines, Demi’s journey has been anything but ordinary. Hear all about Demi’s tumultuous childhood (3:22), Demi’s shocking earliest relationships (18:55), her big break into acting (22:22), Demi meeting a hot new actor named Bruce Willis, plus all about their 13 year marriage (31:46), Demi’s iconic moments that shaped our culture (40:42), the ending of Bruce and Demi’s marriage (51:02), her relationship with Ashton Kutcher and the difficulties that followed (53:20), and finally, Demi’s stunning second act. (1:11:36)

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Lauren and Chan are back with part 6 of the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni battle. They are chatting the final portion of the timeline as well as the newest developments on the case:

Ryan and Blake trying to sabotage Justin’s career with WME (2:00), the statement of contrition that Ryan and Blake wanted Justin and Wayfarer to release (4:52), Blake’s collusion with the New York Times (13:39), Blake’s request for a gag order against Justin’s legal team as well as her unique request to the court (15:50), a second lawsuit being dropped on Blake (17:13), an update on Taylor’s feelings about her friendship with Blake and her involvement with the movie (18:31), Blake and Ryan’s team allegedly trying to silence a TikTok creator (24:24), Lauren’s husband gives his fascinating perspective on what actually happened (31:04), Ryan’s fake paparazzi moment (34:26), thoughts on the only way Blake can get out of this mess (38:04), and the real reason Justin wants to go ahead with the lawsuit (43:56)

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Lauren and Chan are joined by DeuxMoi to dive into part 4 of Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni. During their chat, they mention it all:

Where Blake and Justin’s working relationship went wrong (4:43) , The popular theory of Ryan Reynolds being the real villain (7:38), Where Deux feels everything went wrong between Justin and Blake (14:15), Justin Baldoni’s 7 minute voice memo to Blake (18:46), Were Blake and Colleen scheming to get the movie rights back (24:27), Blake’s list of demands (29:46), Why aren’t the other actors speaking out? (32:22), What people say about Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds (35:32), How Taylor feels about being brought into the narrative (43:17), Ryan Reynolds’ messages to Justin Baldoni (48:58), Lauren’s Roman Empire: the truth about Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn (57:55)
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Lauren and Chan are joined by Kelli and Troy from Beyond the Blinds to chat about all things Diddy + more.

-Diddy’s troubling childhood (2:06)

- Diddy’s arrest with J.Lo being tip of the iceberg with his crimes (16:34)

-How they think Diddy’s freak off’s actually happened (20:37)

-Kim Porter and Cassie’s relationships with Diddy (26:53)

-Celebrities who were complicit with Diddy’s crimes + the tragedy of child stars (34:54)

-Will there ever be a reckoning where the true monsters fall? (42:19)

-The relationship between Diddy and Jay-Z (49:27)

-Thoughts on the upcoming Diddy trial (53:10)

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Lauren and Chan are joined by Kate Casey to discuss some of the biggest conspiracies to hit Hollywood, the British royals, and more. The gals dive into the rumors that Kris Jenner orchestrated the sale of Kim’s sex tape (1:52) and the difference in the sale of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape (6:12). They chat about the rumours surrounding January Jones and director Matthew Vaughn (8:30). They revisit the rumours about Justin Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian (14:26). Lauren, Chan, and Kate touch on the mysterious death of Tafari Campbell, the Obama family’s chef (19:23). The gals chat about the Chappaquiddick incident involving Ted Kennedy (22:23). They take a look at the death of JonBenét Ramsey and some of the theories regarding her death (24:00). Lauren, Chan, and Kate revisit some of the mysteries surrounding the death of Princess Diana (36:03). The gals give their take on the reality of William and Kate’s marriage (46:39). They talk about celebrity clones and body doubles (49:32) and thoughts on Meghan and Harry’s holiday card (53:47). The gals give a quick moment for a reality tv round up (57:32). Finally, they chat about the conspiracy that Teresa Graves is actually Whitney Houston’s mother (1:00:27).

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