This week, we take a step away from 1D (for like two seconds, we swear) when Lauren tells Sophie about the history of the fangirl! Do you love Franz Liszt? We cover him. The Beatles? On it. NSYNC? Mentioned briefly in the context of a broader argument. We really put the "academic" in "academic" for this one, babes. Tune in!!!

What really happened on March 25, 2015? Today, Lauren tells Sophie about the details of Zayn's departure from 1D and all of the fallout. We look at Made in the A.M., the boys' solo careers (or, occasionally, lack thereof), and the longevity of 1D's legacy. Travel back in time with us! In more ways than one (this episode was recorded in the beginning of March, because our production timeline doesn't abide by traditional laws of science or logic)!

This week, Sophie tells Lauren about the origins of One Direction to figure out exactly how they became the perfect boyband. Their "rise," if you will. We discuss all things X Factor, "What Makes You Beautiful," and (of course) the Dunkin Donuts mobile app.