Pop Apologists

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December 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 Bachelor finale & after the final rose special. They talk about Gerry's relationship with one of his ladies completely unraveling after a seemingly wonderful night in the fantasy suite, and why it was actually a good thing in the long run. They also chat about Gerry and his final lady racing to the televised altar in January, "because who knows how much time we have left." After reading the Hollywood Reporter article on Gerry and seeing Gerry's reaction over an unexpected trip, Lauren and Chan are confident that Gerry has an insufferable trait that gives them the ick in a big way.
*spoiler alert: They will be talking about which senior citizen was offered the final rose*
Lauren and Chan then get into the latest drama with the Markles of Montecito and the names that were revealed as allegedly commenting on Archie's skin color. Finally, a quick moment on Morgan Wade appearing in RHOBH with Kyle!
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51 min
November 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 final show in Brazil. Lauren and Chan share some insider tea about Taylor Swift's concert preparation, and what she did differently for her last night in São Paulo.
They also chat about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where viewers learn more about Erika and her upbringing, as well as the difference in Kyle's friendship with Dorit vs. Sutton. Finally, Lauren and Chan talk about Real Housewives of Salt Lake City showing some surprising vulnerability and which marriage the gals are rooting for.
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49 min
November 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 well as the major red flags they have seen around P Diddy over the years. Lauren and Chan break down the WSJ article on Travis Kelce, where he just continues to impress and show why he might be exactly what Taylor needs.Finally, they discuss the tragedy at Taylor Swift's recent show in Brazil.
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52 min
November 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 Sexiest Man Title
Lauren and Chan talk about the recent Taylor Swift❤️‍🔥Travis Kelce moments that have set social media ablaze, as well the stark difference in Taylor’s vibe with Travis compared to her relationship with Joe. They chat the recent Vogue photo spread and article on Jeff Bezos and Alive Girl Lauren Sanchez!!! The gals dive into RHOBH to talk about the most recent episode and why this franchise reigns supreme over all the Real Housewives franchises. Finally, they chat Patrick Dempsey's reign as PEOPLE Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2023.

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47 min
November 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, where the drama, messiness, and low blows between Monica and Lisa have reached epic levels. From Monica and Lisa’s fight to figuring out why Heather has so much resentment toward Lisa, plus legal troubles between Monica and Heather... there’s a lot to talk about.
They chat about Dave Portnoy’s allyship of Taylor Swift and his thoughts on the Brittany Mahomes x Skims collab, and Lauren and Chan’s thoughts on how celebrities gain their fame.
The gals are so ready to talk the royals, whether it be the upcoming season of The Crown, or their analysis of the differences between Kate and Meghan of Montecito. Listen to why Lauren thinks the Crown and monarchy loves Kate so much compared to Meghan or Diana.
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3 min
November 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 unlikely Tom Sandoval ally, and why we think Tom keeps showing up, despite being the franchise pariah.
-Why Bethenny's "Reality Takedown" is more of a "Reality Raindrop."
-What is the likelihood of Heather Dubrow switching franchises, and which Housewives franchise could use a total reboot.
-How we know that a certain Housewife will not be returning for a second season.
-An overview + new details from the Heather McDonald and Jeff Lewis drama
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49 min
November 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 and Chan chat about their favorite lyrics, theorize song meanings, and use their detective skills to make connections with other songs from the original 1989 album. Hear how we now know that Taylor and Harry Styles weren’t just a casual couple during their 2012-2013 romance, what quality of Taylor Swift is rarely discussed but truly exists, and why Taylor Swift will never be comfortable as a woman on a yacht. This episode is for all the current and soon-to-be Swifties out there, since when Mother Taylor opens The Vault, everyone wins. 🪩🪩🪩

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50 min
November 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 everything Real Housewives! We chat all about RHONY and why Zack would give the season a B- , Bethenny's Reality Reckoning and what we think Bethenny is really after, and RHOBH's unraveling marriages. We also touch on a Dorit and PK conspiracy theory, and Zack's interview with Erika Jayne, where no topic was off-limits.
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58 min
October 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 Housewives of Beverly Hills premiere, where they chat their love for Kyle, their thoughts on Dorit and PK’s union, and the concerning observations about Erika.
The gals bring some observations and potentially problematic opinions about the current state of Kyle and Mauricio’s marriage (which could double for some riveting Kyle and Mauricio fanfiction), specifically they what they think happened to push the marriage to the brink.
They finish up with a quick discussion on Gwyneth Paltrow’s 73 Questions interview with Vogue.
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2 min
October 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 wax philosophical about good men vs. weak men and is mentioning it all, specifically which celebrities continually disappoint, and which ones must be protected at all costs. They unpack part one of the RHONY reunion, including who was bringing their fashion A-game, which Housewives got a taste of their own medicine, and which RHONY husband the gals can't help but love. Lauren and Chan discuss the newest episode of The Kardashians, including the questions they have for Kim and the old saying they'd like to impart on Khloe.
To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
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51 min