Pop Apologists

Pop Apologists episodes:

• 05.02.2024

  219: Sophia Bush’s Interesting Glamour Article, Billionaire Wedding by Egyptian Pyramids, Planning Vacations for the Ultra Ultra Rich, and Taylor & Travis State of the Union + Vacay Recap

  This week Lauren & Chan are chatting the questionable timeline of Sophia Bush's relationship with Ashlyn Harris, prompted by her new cover article in Glamour Magazine. The gals get into the wedding of billionaire Ankara Jain and WWE star Erika...

  
• 04.30.2024

  Debriefing on TTPD with "13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast" — BONUS

  In today’s bonus episode, Lauren and Chan join The 13 Podcast, a podcast comprised of true Swifties who are going through all of Taylor Alison Swift’s eras one deep dive at a time. Hear Lauren and Chan’s continually evolving views...

  
• 04.25.2024

  218: Taylor Swift & Matty Healy EMERGENCY DEEP DIVE ❤️‍

  Lauren & Chan are back for an emergency episode diving deep into the 10 year situationship between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy. But first, the gals discuss their evolving appreciation for THE TORTURED POET'S DEPARTMENT. Lauren specifically returns to the...

  
• 04.22.2024

  217: The Tortured Poet's Department

  Lauren and Chan sit down with Taylor Swift expert and listener favorite, Joe Peacock, to deep dive the 11th studio by their blonde redeemer, Taylor Allison Swift. The trio discuss the journeys each has been on contending with the unexpected...

  
• 04.17.2024

  216: Taylor + Travis at Coachella + Your Relationship Questions & Our Red Flags

  Lauren and Chan have their hearts warmed by the Taylor + Travis Coachella content, and they chat about the couple’s festival security situation and Taylor’s normie girl moment. In preparation for TTPD, Lauren has Joe Alwyn on the brain and...

  
• 04.10.2024

  215: Prince William’s “Stress” Over Ascending the Throne Too Soon, Morgan Wallen’s Weekend Felony, Rebel Wilson’s Accusations Against Sacha Baron Cohen, Personal Revelations About Taylor Swift, & Chil

  This week the gals chat about Chanler’s experience chasing the solar eclipse and a recent psychic reading Lauren had done that she hoped would lead to further information about Kate Middleton. They then dive into Morgan Wallen’s love sick chair-throwing...

  
• 04.03.2024

  214: Billionaire’s Construction Tortures NYC Neighbors, AI Influencers Have Arrived, Travis Kelce’s “Dad Bod,” + Shannon Beador Fires Back at John Janssen

  Lauren and Chan chat about the emergence of new AI robots hitting the scene, which AI practices the gals cannot get on board with, and why AI may end up  helping them achieve their dreams of living their best Ballerina...

  
• 04.02.2024

  213: Unpacking “Quiet on Set” ft. Kate Casey

  Lauren and Chanler are joined by Kate Casey to unpack the new MAX series, “Quiet on Set.” But first, the blonde trio debrief on Kate Middleton and get Kate’s expert opinion on where exactly Kensington Palace failed their princess in...

  
• 03.27.2024

  212: P Diddy’s Crimes, Meghan Markle’s New Brand, Taylor & Travis in the Bahamas, + Ruby Franke Developments

  Lauren and Chanler sit down to discuss the raid of P. Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles, NYC, and Miami as federal authorities search of evidence of the rapper’s crimes. The gals discuss his misdeeds up until this point and the...

  
• 03.25.2024

  211: "Where TF is Kate" Full Debrief

  Lauren and Chanler sit down to discuss the tragic announcement that Kate made via video statement on Friday to the world. They give their full thoughts on the video statement, including how they now feel about their "Where TF is...

  
• 03.19.2024

  210: PART 2

  Lauren and Chanler sit down with heavy hearts to describe to week that has transpired. Originally chasing wild tales with everyone else online, they find themselves with a newfound sense of nausea as they ponder whether it’s truly possible that...

  
• 03.14.2024

  209: WHERE TF IS KATE MIDDLETON?!??!?!!!!!

  Lauren and Chan are together to discuss the saga that has gripped the globe— WHERE THE FUCK IS KATE MIDDLETON?! Join the gals as they explore all the theories on what is actually going on and why Kate has been...

  
• 03.13.2024

  208: Why is Anne Hathaway SO POLARIZING? A Deep Dive & Formal Report on the Brunette Beauty's Vexing Ways

  Lauren and Chan are ready with a deep dive on Anne Hathaway, including their personal psychological evaluation as to why Anne seems to provoke so many feelings of consternation and ire among the public. Despite starring in a slew of...

  
• 02.29.2024

  207: Jax

  Lauren and Chan chat about Kate Middleton’s whereabouts and the theories about her extended medical leave from her royal duties. The gals discuss the frigid British royal family and why they are in favor of Meghan Markle going against the...

  
• 02.28.2024

  206: JOHN MAYER’S CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN | A Deep Dive And Formal Dissertation On The Love Life Of One Very Naughty Curly-Haired Singer

  A deep dive that covers the dating history of the internet’s ex-boyfriend, John Mayer. Hear all about John’s known relationships and hookups, what he has to say about his time with them and vice versa, whose body is actually a...

  
• 02.21.2024

  205: The GMA Infidelity That Shook Our Nation to Its Very Core | A DEEP DIVE on the T.J. Holmes & Amy Robach Love Affair

  Lauren and Chan are ready with a deep dive on former Good Morning America anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach. These co-workers captured headlines in December 2022 when their workplace romance unexpectedly went public. The big problem? They were both...

  
• 02.14.2024

  204: Taylor’s Superbowl Win + Afterparty Romance ❤️‍

  Lauren and Chan give their full Super Bowl LVIII breakdown, complete with their thoughts on Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, and Travis Kelce’s outfits, their love for Brittany Mahomes, Travis’s heated moment with his coach, and all the viral afterparty moments....

  
• 02.07.2024

  203: Weddings Updates, Self Tanning Struggles, TORTURED POET'S DEPARTMENT, + Tinx's Controversial Bday Dinner Take

  In honor of the upcoming episode on scams, Lauren and Chan discuss one of the biggest scams of all that is somehow accepted as normal. Chan recounts the recent simple favor she did for Lauren that turned out to be...

  
• 01.31.2024

  202: David Foster’s Lovers: An Investigation & Formal Report

  Welcome to The Trial of David Foster, where Lauren and Chan examine this Canadian songwriter & producer’s marriages and misdeeds. Listen as the gals dive into David’s five marriages to discuss his relationship patterns and the toll it has taken on...

  
• 01.24.2024

  201: Plastic Surgery in 2024: Everything You Need to Know ft. Dr. Jonathan Zelken MD

  Today we are so excited to have Dr. Jonathan Zelken on the podcast. Dr. Zelken is a board certified plastic surgeon based in Newport Beach, CA. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biology from Cornell University, he continued on to...

  
• 01.17.2024

  200: Ballerina Farm Shoots for Mrs. World, What Timothee Chalamagoo Has Done to His Fandom, + Eating Disorder Allegations on RHOBH

  Lauren and Chan discuss their conflicting emotions regarding Ballerina Farm + why Hannah’s home childbirth followed by immediate Mrs. World preparation has a lot of followers feeling triggered, and potentially for valid reasons. Chan shares her favorite new online discovery...

  
• 01.10.2024

  199: Gypsy Rose Blanchard

  TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses child abuse, murder, and rape.  Join Lauren and Chan on a deep dive covering the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. As a victim of Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy, Gypsy Rose’s experienced a lifetime of abuse and...

  
• 01.03.2024

  198: Alexis Bellino’s VCA Promise Ring, RHUGT Kristen Taekman’s Husband “Never Cheated?” + Our New Years Resolutions/Resignations

  This week the gals discuss: Alexis Bellino from RHOC and John Janssen are Instagram official, and Lauren and Chan have so many thoughts on this pairing #housewivesgrifter Kristen Taekman from RHONYC is on the newest Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip, and she...

  
• 12.27.2023

  197: The Things You'll Learn by 30 ft. Madi Murphy of THE BAD BROADCAST

  Lauren and Chan are so excited to have Madi from The Bad Broadcast on the podcast as they chat the things they know in their 30’s that they didn’t know in their 20’s.  Listen in to hear some life lessons from...

  
• 12.20.2023

  196: MOTHER GOD: The “Love Has Won” Cult We’re Fascinated By ft. Kate Casey

  This week Lauren and Chan are joined by Kate Casey from Reality Life with Kate Casey as they dive into the fascinating world of the Mother God cult featured in the HBO docuseries “Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother...

  
• 12.13.2023

  195: Why Longevity is Overrated, Will & Kate's Christmas Card, Paris Hilton's Husband Gives Us the Ick, Justin Timberlake "moves on" after Britney's Memoir, Todd Chrisley's Prison Pleas, & mini Q+A

  Lauren and Chan are back chatting the stress of longevity protocols and the hilarity of child-free adults offering parenting advice. They discuss the show Paris in Love.  Lauren has some very strong feelings about Paris’s husband and shares what gives her...

  
• 12.07.2023

  194: Taylor Swift is TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year, and the Interview is

  Taylor Alison Swift has been named Time’s Person of the Year and gave an actual interview, so naturally Lauren and Chan needed to chat about it, IMMEDIATELY! Listen as the gals give their thoughts on what Taylor had to say...

  
• 12.06.2023

  193: Anniversary Etiquette, “Royal Racists” Outed by Pierce Morgan, Golden Bachelor Finale Recap, & Morgan Wade Makes Her RHOBH Debut

  Lauren and Chan chat anniversary celebrations and the unexpected horrors of living in New York. They get into their love for Oprah and the dilemma that she might be facing after her recent public appearance. The gals then break down the Golden...

  
• 11.29.2023

  192: Taylor Flies Straight to Travis Kelce After Brazil, Kyle Confronts Sutton, Monica vs. Lisa, & Girl Guilt for Not Caring About Holiday Decorations

  The gals chat Taylor going straight to Kansas City and, ostensibly, into the arms of Travis Kelce after her traumatic experience in Brazil.  They discuss The Eras Tour in São Paulo, where the family of Ana Clara Benevides attended the...

  
• 11.22.2023

  191: RHOBH, Cassie Sues Diddy, Travis Glows over Taylor Swift in the WSJ, & Tragedy Strikes The Eras Tour in Brazil

  This week Lauren and Chan are chatting about what is happening on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, including lots of lunches and a meme-worthy moment. They discuss the lawsuit that was filed and quickly settled between Cassie and P Diddy, as...

  
• 11.15.2023

  190: Taylor Runs Into Travis’s Strong Arms, Alive Girl (aka Lauren Sanchez) and Jeff Bezos in VOGUE, Golden Gerry Sends Faith Packing, Sutton’s Temper Tantrum on RHOBH, & Patrick Dempsey’s 2023 Sexies

  Lauren and Chan talk about the recent Taylor Swift❤️‍

  
• 11.13.2023

  Lauren's Truly Shocking Mistake + Golden Bach, RHOSLC, & Royals Debrief

  Listen now on Patreon! Lauren and Chan talk The Golden Bachelor’s hometown dates, which contestant they’re sure is the winner, and their idea of what would truly give viewers the most shocking ending ever. They recap the newest episode of RHOSLC,...

  
• 11.08.2023

  189: Mauricio + Emma Spotted Again, Bravocon Best Moment & Heather McDonald + Jeff Lewis Feud Explained

  This week Lauren and Chan are breaking down the biggest moments from Bravo Con 2023: -What Kyle Richards revealed during her RHOBH panel discussion, and what recent actions from Mauricio have the gals shaking their heads.  -Who is coming through as an...

  
• 11.04.2023

  188: Taylor Swift 1989 (Taylor's Version) VAULT TRACKS DEEP DIVE

  In honor of the 1989 (Taylor’s Version) release, Lauren and Chan are here to talk about the five tracks released from The Vault: “Slut!”, Say Don’t Go, Now That We Don’t Talk, Suburban Legends, and Is It Over Now? Listen as Lauren...

  
• 11.01.2023

  187: Is Golden Bachelor Gerry Too Good to Be True? + RHONY Reunion Part 2 & RHOBH Debrief With Zack Peter

  This week we posit an aching question: Is the Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, potentially too good to be true? We are then thrilled to welcome our guest Zack Peter from “No Filter By Zack Peter” to the podcast to discuss...

  
• 10.31.2023

  Vacay Recap, RHOBH Premiere, & Gwyneth's 73 Questions

  Click here to listen on Patreon! Lauren and Chan fill us in on recent happenings, specifically the release of 1989 (Taylor’s version), and recent expensive hotel stays that did not deliver the luxury experience. Lauren and Chan dive into the Real...

  
• 10.25.2023

  186: RHONY Reunion Part 1, Britney's Memoir, The Kardashian's Recap & What Mauricio Umansky Can Teach Us About the Decline of Civilizations

  This week on the podcast Chan is sent into a tailspin at the running store, Lauren shares her unexpected bonding moment with her dad, and they both share pearls of wisdom from their mom. Chatting about celebrity divorces gets Lauren to...

  
• 10.23.2023

  Workplace Blunders, Golden Bach, RHONY Finale, & RHOSLC

  Click here to listen! Lauren and Chan regale listeners with some of their workplace blunders, which may lead them to swear off corporate outings entirely. In a Reality TV roundup they chat The Golden Bachelor, RHONY, and RHOSLC. After a...

  
• 10.18.2023

  185: Dear Lauren & Chan

  Lauren and Chan chat about the latest happenings with their favorite new couple, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and why they think that these two A-listers could end up going the distance.  Lauren and Chan are here to give their advice...

  
• 10.16.2023

  Brunette Privilege, Mary Cosby on WWHL, Golden Bachelor, & a Truly Shocking Tale

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• 10.11.2023

  184: Beckham, RHONY, Mauricio + Leslie, & McConaughey 2028

  Lauren and Chan give their thoughts on the David Beckham documentary— both the truly stunning as well as the surprisingly garish. Seeing David and Victoria Beckham in their editorially controlled element was a stunning sight that may have the gals...

  
• 10.06.2023

  RHOC Reunion, Mary Cosby Slaps Again, Kyle Picks Up Morgan at LAX, Taylor Fatigue, & The Kardashian's Recap

  Today on Patreon, Lauren and Chan chat about their one wish for Taylor Swift, and why Lauren doesn’t see Taylor and Travis giving the same vibes as her favorite couple from the 90’s. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! The gals dive...

  
• 10.04.2023

  183: All things Golden Bachelor, RHONY, Taylor + Travis, & Kyle + Mauricio

  This week the gals dive into the premiere of The Golden Bachelor, including all their thoughts on the tan-skinned, 71 year old hunk Gerry and his bevy of ABC beauties. Listen along as Lauren and Chan debrief on who they...

  
• 09.27.2023

  182: Taylor & Travis?! + 8 Passengers aka Ruby Franke Deep Dive ft. Courtney Grow & Kyle Deford

  Lauren and Chan are taking listeners on a deep dive that covers the rise and fall of Ruby Franke, the Utah mommy vlogger behind the former YouTube channel 8 Passengers. Before they get into the deep dive, special guests Courtney Grow...

  
• 09.20.2023

  181: The Love Triangle of Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, & Angelina Jolie ❤️‍

  Lauren and Chan have a deep dive guaranteed to bring you back to the simpler times of the early 2000’s: the Jennifer Aniston/Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie love triangle. Listen to hear all the details that had middle class American women everywhere...

  
• 09.19.2023

  Ask Lauren + Chan *Teaser*

  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! Today on Patreon, we answer listener questions. Hear our thoughts on: - Chan’s wedding plans (or lack thereof) and her current mindset about all things wedding. - how to make friends when you move somewhere new - whether a...

  
• 09.13.2023

  180: Timothée + Kylie, Olivia vs. Taylor, Meghan at In N Out, & Ashton's + Mila's Paltry Apology

  Lauren and Chan kick off this week’s episode with some criticism toward those who seem to have a little too much luxury in their DNA, the Dubrow children. It seems they have left their nouveau riche nest before gaining some...

  
• 09.11.2023

  Bravo Roundup, Sophie Turner & Joe J Divorce, & Danny Masterson Mini Deep Dive *Teaser*

  *CLICK HERE TO LISTEN* This week on Patreon, Lauren and Chan give their takes on the upcoming season of The Bachelor, featuring the first ever Golden Bachelor. They talk about how and why the Bachelor franchise has lost its magic,...

  
• 09.06.2023

  179: Kevin Costner & Christine Baumgartner Love Story & Divorce DEEP DIVE

  SHOP THE "LUXURY IS IN MY DNA" MERCH DROP HERE! On today’s episode, the gals are breaking down the contentious divorce proceedings of Kevin Costner and his soon to be ex-wife Christine, as well as the trouble in paradise for...

  
• 09.04.2023

  CHANGAGED!!!!!

  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! This week on Patreon, we are deep diving Chan's surprise engagement in Portugal. Hear all about Chan's ring, her decision-making process to choosing the exact design, the nine months between picking a ring and waiting with...