Crazy Zen Life

Crazy Zen Life

By Brittan Swan/Shannon KesslerSociety & Culture
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Crazy Zen Life episodes

  • Queen of Snacks and We are Worried Darling- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan

    Sometimes an episode just flows and we stay on topic, this is not that kind of episode.  But, we do offer some real nuggets of pop culture insight. We catch you up on all we know about the Venice Film Festival and the premier of, "Don't Worry Darling.  We also give our takes on the death of the queen and what future plans are in store for the monarchy. Also, if you've ever wondered how married people deal with weird snack habits stick around for the end of the episode.  Apple or single pick? Which one are you?

    As always, please like, subscibe, and follow all of the Crazy Zen Life accounts.  It costs nothing but helps us out tremendously.  Happy listening!!   

    39 min
  • Wilde About Hollywood Drama

    Fridays are made for a social catch up!  This week was jammed packed with all kinds of drama and we had our popcorn and opinions ready for all of it. Here's the lineup:

    Serena at the US Open:

    • This is supposably the retirement tour for Serena and the Arthur Ashe Stadium is pulling out all the stops for the tennis icon.  We are tuned in for all of it. 
    • https://www.npr.org/2022/09/02/1120558075/serena-williams-us-open-retires

      2022 VMAs:

      • Did you catch the VMAs? (insert giggle) Ya, we didn't either.  But the next day catch up was worth every scroll. We break down the highlights and dive into the Taylor Swift cryptic messages.  
      • https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a41031271/all-hidden-meanings-taylor-swift-mtv-vmas-2022-look/

        Olivia Wilde & Shia Labeouf Drama:

        • The "Dont Worry Darling" director is having some Hollywood drama and this seems to be two years in the making.  We attempt to go over it all. 
        • https://variety.com/2022/film/news/shia-labeouf-denies-fired-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-1235350529/

          Britney Spears Releases a new track:

          • Britney seems to be on top of her game again after releasing the new hit song with Elton John.  But is Brit ok? 
          • https://okmagazine.com/p/fans-plead-britney-spears-help-bizarre-video/

            Brittany Aldean is poking the transgender bear:

            • Brittany Aldean released a transitioning tiktok/reel where she chose some choice words seemingly trying to slam the transgender community.  We give our thoughts.
            • https://www.billboard.com/music/country/brittany-aldean-responds-gender-identity-backlash-words-taken-out-of-context-1235133490/

               



              36 min
            • Two Reality Shows and a Podcast- Southern Charm thoughts, Pete and Kim K., Demi CHD Interview

              This is not a mirage.  This is real.  A real freaking episode ready for your listening pleasure.  Sure, its been a minute and we needed to take some time for some summer fun.  Kids are back in school and between tennis lessons and carpool we found time to record the best episode you've heard all week.

              We start off by talking all things Southern Charm.  It's our thing, and we love to discuss this offline so why not take it to the podcast world.  We discuss the cast, the questionable behavior, and what the future holds for this season. We will be dialed in no matter what.

              Have you heard?  Kim and Pete broke up! Or did they?  We give out hot takes and is there more to the Kardashian machine?

              Demi Lovato aired more of her personal life on the Call Her Daddy Podcast this week.  Is she being her authentic self? Is Demi just trying to sell her latest album?  CZL dives in. 

              Enjoy the show!! 



                

              47 min
            • Charmed and Free to Bleed

              We need a new word for salty when referring to this episode.  Wow! We are coming in hot and we make no apologies.  Lots to cover and we jump around a ton.  From tampons to Southern charm, to rebranding Hailey Bieber's new skincare line. We are truly solving all of the world's problems. (Hint: Don't sleep on Venmo scroll.)  We talked about some much nonsense that we didn't even get a chance to cover anything about the Kardashians.  You are welcome.  Enjoy the ride and borderline verbal fireworks.  

              References for this podcast:

              Tampon BS:

              https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampon_tax

              https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-28/p-g-worker-shortage-puts-a-third-of-us-tampon-market-at-risk

              Hailey Bieber getting sued:

              https://www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/leylamohammed/hailey-bieber-sued-minority-business-skincare-line-rhode

              Girls Gotta Eat Podcast:

              https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-about-abortion-with-dr-meera-shah/id1348777092?i=1000487643503

              53 min
            • Why do we care about the MTV Movie Awards, Shannon watches the Kardashians, the verdict on the verdict

              I between carpools we pop in to see what the hot goss is all about.  It was kind of a slow news week so here are our hot takes on the headlines that peaked our interest the most. 

              Was anyone else surprised that the MTV movie awards popped up on your feed this week?  Who knew this cooky award show was even still a thing? We give our take on why MTV is bringing back this ancient award show.

              Selling sunset cast cannot stay out of the news and we are not hating it.  We recently listened to the Call Her Daddy podcast interview with Christine Quinn and it was a bit of a head scratcher.  Is she a villain? Is she still trying to fool all of us? We breakdown the interview today on the pod. 

              Shannon finally caved and started watching the Kardashians on Hulu this week. We can all breathe a sigh of relief as she attempts to catch up with he rest of the world. She gives us her review and what her biggest "hell yes" and "hard pass" moments are. 

              The trial of the year has finally concluded and we can all stop talking about vodka bottles and pooping on a pillow.  Can Amber or Jonny recover from this? 


              This is a super fun episode! Don't forget to share with a friend and like and review.  

              Enjoy! - Shannon and Brittany 


              31 min
            • Kravis Wedding #3 and Depp/ Heard Trial Updates

              Third time is a charm, right?  Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker wedded again in Portofino, Italy last week.  The wedding was a spectacle on so many levels and we discuss is all.  From the fashion to the guest, we do a deep dive on this buzz worthy wedding.  

              Will the Amber Herd/ Jonny Depp trial end?  What more can be discovered from this toxic relationship.  We give our recent take on the trial and what we think the future holds for trials like this in the future.  

              Enjoy the show! 


              55 min
            • We all have senoritis, Selling Sunset Shocker, Celebrity Skincare Drama

              This week's episode is hanging on by a thread. After a crazy Derby week, Mother's Day, and way to many cocktails the haze has still not completely been lifted.  But, we are here with the the top three headlines that turned our heads. 


              1. Selling Sunset Shocker.  Chrishell Stause revealed an interesting piece of information on the last week's Selling Sunset reunion. Wow! We did not see that coming.
              2. Dave Chappelle was attacked during the final moments of his set at the Hollywood Bowl.
              3. Selena Gomez pisses off Haley Bieber fans once again after posting a make up tutorial just minutes after Haley Bieber on TikTok.  Why are fans so invested in this nonexistent feud? We discuss! 
              4. We hope you enjoy the show!!!  

                35 min
              5. Two Trials and a Shooting

                After a little life hiccup we are back this week to fill you in on all of the drama from the past two weeks.  A lot has happened in the legal world and we do our best to break it down but we probably should have brushed up on our Law and Order before recording.  Here we go! 

                • Our biggest take aways from the Jonny Depp/ Amber Heard trial
                • Black Chyna sues the Kardashians
                • The voice from a famous viral sound from tiktok is now viral on only fans. 
                • Hailey Bieber's health scare and video release
                • ASAP Rocky is arrested
                • Enjoy the show!!


                  Resources from this episode:

                  1) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/johnny-depp-defamation-trial-pt-1-depp-takes-the-stand/id1476442382?i=1000558221008

                  2) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/johnny-depp-defamation-trial-pt-2-johnny-depp-cross/id1476442382?i=1000558933271

                  46 min
                • Bennifer 2.0 gets engaged; Britney Spears has more than a food baby; Kravis Vegas Wedding

                  We are fresh off of a two week spring break to being you a massive Social Catch Up. The pop culture world had some groundbreaking headlines while we were away.  Let's get into them!

                  • Jada Pinkett Smith under fire for comments made about Will Smith after the Oscar incident. 
                  • JLo and Ben are getting married. 
                  • Britney Spears is having baby.
                  • Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married (sort of).
                  • Enjoy the show!   

                    48 min
                  • A Quickie but in a Good Way

                    Slow news week but still a great check in.  Father Andy Cohen has announced that there will be TWO new RHNYC coming to Bravo.  What will the response be? Is this series dead in the water? But, we can all agree Countess Luann is great TV.

                    Kylie is changing her new baby boy's name.  Why?  What is going on behind the scenes that Kylie is not talking about? 

                    Shannon catches us up on her reading goals of 2022 and what her favorite reads are so far.  

                    Enjoy this week's Social Catch Up! 



                    28 min

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                  Crazy Zen Life is a podcast for moms, yogis and any lover of life that embraces the daily crazy. Yoga besties Brittany Swan and Shannon Kessler explore the beautiful mess created in your life in a fun…