DUNZO!

We're switching things up a bit this week, taking a deep dive into the confusing (and at times very frustrating) world of celebrity PR relationships. Troy makes his way down a list of highly speculated, possibly contractual Hollywood couples from the past and present, and nobody is safe (that means you Shawn and Camila). He also spends some time revisiting some of the couples he's covered in the past with his updated thoughts.  

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Right about now feels like the perfect time to sink our teeth into another fictional couple! Troy is joined by friend of the pod, Vanessa Cordero from The Bottom Bible podcast to discuss one of film's most iconic and timeless couples: Alabama and Clarence Worley! That's right ladies and gentlemen, we're deep diving True Romance today. Troy and Vanessa spend the hour breaking down all their favorite moments from one of Quentin Tarantino's most timeless and beloved screenplays. Spoilers are not condoned for this episode! If you haven't seen the movie it's HIGHLY suggested you watch first. Oh, and BTW... You're so cool.  

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You were promised something light, fun and easy to digest for this weeks episode and that's exactly what you're getting! Troy invites back friend of the pod, Jamie Luke Scoular, on a much needed trip down MTV memory lane. That's right... they FINALLY talk about The Osbournes! They start by discussing their introduction to the show 17 years ago and how their perception of it has changed throughout the years. They also spend time sharing their thoughts on the family's struggle with addiction while filming, and their sudden sky rocket into being the most famous family in the world. And of course, they discuss Ozzy and Sharon's unique relationship.   

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Well, this is it... the end of our Beyoncé and Jay-Z series and Troy is ending with quite a bang (also a kick, punch and heel stab because we're finally discussing the elevator moment). He starts by taking a look back at how crucial the year 2013 ended up being in their lives, from both a career and relationship aspect. Troy will also, of course, explore Beyoncé's self-titled "stop the world" album release and Jay's artistically vapid Magna Carta...Holy Grail. From there, Troy breaks down everything that relates to Lemonade and its all encompassing impact on the world. Tea will be spilled, wild claims will be made, and revelations will come into fruition! 

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We're taking a small Christmas break from our Beyoncé and Jay-Z Ted Talk (a palate cleanser, if you will) to gab about what's been happening in the world of Bravo over the last few months. Today, Troy will make his way down the list of housewives from Atlanta, Orange County and Dallas to discuss how they came out this year and their current seasons. Don't worry - next week, Troy will continue his fifth and final installment of the world's favorite Illuminate/underworld/lizard couple!  

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As promised, part 4 of our Beyoncé  and Jay-Z deep dive has arrived! This episode will focus heavily on the career defining music both Jay and Bey released post secret wedding. We'll start by taking a look back at Beyoncé's I Am...Sasha Fierce era, and the invent of her now iconic alter ego. With that comes the discussion of "Single Ladies" and it's impact on internet culture thanks to a fairly new website called YouTube. We'll also examine Jay's long awaited collaboration with his brother / protegee, Kanye West. Troy ends the episode by giving his thoughts on Beyoncé's brand of feminism, and the controversy surrounding her alleged "pillow pregnancy."   

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We’ve finally reached the relationship portion of our four-part deep dive! This week Troy focuses primarily on those early, TRL years of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s dating history (the 03’ "Bonnie and Clyde" years, if you will). He discusses how they went from meeting on a plane for MTV’s Spring Break Cancun to becoming one of the most powerful couples in Hollywood just a year or so later. Troy also spends some time dissecting the unique way Jay and Beyoncé navigate the entertainment industry, and how cheating scandals have plagued them since the beginning (*cough* Rihanna *cough*). 

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means it’s FINALLY time to continue our Beyoncé and Jay-Z journey! This week, Troy focuses his attention on Jazzy (AKA Hova, AKA Jay-Z, AKA Shawn Carter... you get the point). He starts by revisiting Jay-Z's life as a young, drug dealing, rap prodigy in the Marcy House Projects of Brooklyn. He also examines how Mr. Carter used what he learned on the streets create his own label and strong arm his way into becoming CEO. And of course, Troy gets into the Dame Dash of it all!  

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This week's episode definitely falls into the “milestone” category! After two years of passionate requests and heartfelt pep-talks via Instagram DM, Troy has finally worked up the courage to dissect none other than Beyoncé and Jay-Z! Since there’s so much to cover, this subject will be broken down into three parts. In part one, Troy revisit the early years of Beyoncé’s life as a local Houston prodigy and member of the “hip-hop rappin” Girls Tyme. He also discusses everything surrounding the Destiny’s Child of it all. 

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