Pop Apologists

Pop Apologists

By PodcastOneSociety & Culture
Download on the App Store

Pop Apologists episodes

  • 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 those in his orbit. Join Lauren and Chan as the judge, jury, and executioner regarding this man's bad behavior, complete with the gals' take on why David hated being on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills + why they think he and Yolanda Hadid (wife #4) split. Finally, listen in as  Lauren and Chan discuss the interview where Katherine McPhee (wife #5) tells the tale of her and David's love. Buckle in, because this is a trial you won't want to miss.
    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!
    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    53 min
  • 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 a degree in medicine at Tufts University, completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and then completed a microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan to further perfect his technique. Dr. Zelkin has learned from the best of the best to become one of the country's leading plastic surgeons, specializing in facelifts, facial contouring, and a wide variety of plastic surgery techniques since opening his practice in 2016. Dr. Zelken's website and Instagram account are full of stunning before and after photos, featuring his flawless work and attention to the smallest of details on a wide variety of procedures. As the facelift expert of Newport Beach, Dr. Zelken is making his patients look like they are aging backwards, and we are so excited to hear his thoughts on all things related to plastic surgery.
    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!
    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    1 hr 19 min
  • 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 of a very extreme fandom for Timotheé Chamalet. The gals discuss Queen Elizabeth's alleged anger about Harry and Meghan giving their daughter the most clout chasing royal name "Lilibet Diana" and revisit the tense moment recounted in Spare when Harry asked for permission to propose to Meghan. Finally, Lauren and Chan discuss the new episode of RHOBH, including Kyle's infatuation with Morgan Wade and the very important conversation about mental health shared by Kyle, Sutton, and Crystal. 
    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicide and eating disorders.
    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!
    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    59 min
  • 199: Gypsy Rose Blanchard 🌹 DEEP DIVE 🩸

    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 mistreatment at the hand of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Listen as Chan takes Lauren through Gypsy Rose’s childhood and lays the foundation for how Dee Dee spun an intricate web of lies that kept Gypsy Rose under her complete control. Hear how Gypsy Rose’s plans of escape turned into murder as the only way out of her horrific circumstances. This story seems too crazy to be true, but it is ultimately a tale of survival for Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who is truly free for the first time in her life.


    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!


    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!


    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr 3 min
  • 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 has made a few statements that have Lauren and Chan scratching their heads. Take a trip down memory lane to her husband Josh's less than upstanding past and hear where the math isn't mathing. 
    Heather Durrow's recent statements about her family's approach to alcohol and her response to whether she has been disappointed to with her children has the gals floored. 
    Hear all about Lauren and Chan's New Years resolutions and resignations, including why Chanler will never be able to pull a Pamela Anderson, why Lauren will never get a Mr. Big/Simon van Kempen moment in Cartier. Plus, hear all about Lauren's New Year's celebration with a very unexpected end.
    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!
    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    49 min
  • 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 three Bad Broads who occasionally have it all together, including feelings about karma, the value in investing in relationships, thoughts on cutting off friendships, left swipes being as important as the right swipes, thoughts on the Carrie Bradshaw life, why your 30's are so much better than your 20's, the three things Madi keeps on hand at all times, and Chan's words of warning to all 20 somethings. 
    Plus, enjoy some hilarious stories about Madi's recent surprise gambling bender, the special hell that are podcast reviews, and baby name ideas.
    Click here to try the most magical gummies by EarlyBird CBD! Use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 20% off!
    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!
    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    1 hr 3 min
  • 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 God."
    Hear about cult leader Amy Carlson's beliefs, including being 19 million year old and being helped by a team of dead celebrities, led by Robin Williams. The gals discuss Mother God's rise to power and the bizarre practices she and her followers would take part in as part of their community. This docuseries is like a slow motion disaster- you can't believe what you are seeing, but you also can't look away. 
    Lauren, Chan, and Kate also talk about their favorite reality topics: The Golden Bachelor, Sister Wives, and Paris Hilton. Hear who Kate feels is the most powerful woman in unscripted television, as well as a genius idea for a TLC spinoff show.
    Click here to try the most magical gummies by EarlyBird CBD! Use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 20% off!
    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!
    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    1 hr 15 min
  • 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 the biggest ick. 
    Lauren and Chan dive into the gems that exist in People magazine, which was so kind to check up on how Justin Timberlake is doing after his harrowing month. They chat William and Kate's "sexy ass Gap ad" Christmas card, which leads them to chat quiet luxury vs. the obvious flex.
    Taylor Swift's birthday is coming up, and Travis has some fantastic surprises in the works, and the gals have some thoughts about it. In a truly glass half full attitude, Lauren and Chan have found ways to applaud Kanye's wife Bianca Censori's recent style efforts.
    Details of Todd Chrisley's prison stay are out and things are looking rough. Callout to Kim Kardashian, because Todd needs her help. The gals answer some recent listener questions:
     ⁃Chan's non-alcoholic wine recommendations
     ⁃Lauren and Chan's Christmas wishlists 
    Lauren and Chan finally discuss the trailer for the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules, which is truly teasing some amazing drama to come.
    Click here to try the most magical gummies by EarlyBird CBD! Use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 20% off!
    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!
    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    54 min
  • 194: Taylor Swift is TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year, and the Interview is 🥹😍🤓! BONUS EPISODE 💖

    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 about her preparation for The Eras Tour, her “small family business”, Kim & Kanye, creative freedom and re-recording her old music, and of course, her relationship with Travis Kelce.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  • 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!
    Click here to try the most magical gummies by EarlyBird CBD! Use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 20% off!
    Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off!
    To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday!
    Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    53 min

About Pop Apologists

From the publisher's feed

A podcast by two sisters who care about celebrities as much as their family.