Pop Crime

The TV industry is fascinated with true crime, but has it gone too far? In this episode, Kiki is joined by Ryan Bailey, host of the So Bad It's Good podcast, to explore the reality TV industry's reckoning with crime and the impact it has on the lives of the stars. Together they delve into the Vanity Fair article featuring Bethenny Frankel and the lack of significant changes that came from it. The discussion also touches on high-profile legal cases, such as Tom Girardi's trial and the representation of reality stars by the same lawyer. They ponder the increase in crime-related storylines in reality TV and the pressure it puts on the cast members, as well as the financial struggles and mental health challenges faced by reality stars. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the evolving perception of Erika Jayne in light of the Girardi scandal, the future of the genre, and the potential for more criminal cases in reality shows.

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Blake Lively faces backlash and controversy surrounding her new movie 'It Ends With Us' as allegations of a major divide between the director, Justin Baldoni, and the rest of the cast have been spreading across social media. In this episode, Kiki is joined by Shannon Hill, of Shannon Hill news, to ask, “is any of it even true?” Some claim Lively's responses to questions about the movie and domestic violence have been dismissive and insensitive, leading to criticism from survivors and the public. Together, they also touch on the marketing of the film, the power of TikTok, and Blake Lively's other projects. The conversation concludes with speculation about whether Lively and Reynold's can come back from this.

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In this episode, Kiki gets emotional with Chelsea Devantez, author of her new memoir 'I Shouldn't Be Telling You This' and host of the Glamorous Trash podcast, as she tells her story of surviving domestic violence and finding out she was donor conceived. Together they discusses the process of writing her memoir, including why she was told it was too dangerous to tell her story, which lead to her redacting large portions of the book and ultimately turning the pages into a gown. Chelsea shares the emotional journey of searching for her biological father and the painful truths she discovered along the way. She also talks about the support she found in her strong female friendships as she highlights the importance of sharing personal stories and finding the courage to be vulnerable.

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Kiki's in court again, but this time for the Tom Girardi Trial! In this episode, Kiki is joined by Dylan Hafer, host of the Mention It All Podcast, to dive deep into the high-profile trial of Tom Girardi, the once-renowned lawyer now accused of embezzling millions from his clients. Kiki gives us first hand tea straight from the courtroom, including her thoughts on the jury selection process, the role of public defenders, and the gripping testimonies from victims which revealed the profound emotional and financial impacts of Girardi's alleged fraud. Together, they examine the defense’s claims of Girardi's mental decline, the complexities of the financial manipulations involved, and why Erika Jayne is definitely not in court.

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Some of the biggest scandals in Olympics history are happening right now and Kiki is here to tell us all about them. In this episode, Kiki breaks down the internet chatter surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, the allegations of racism against British rugby player Amy Wilson Hardy, and the controversy surrounding 2024 Dutch volleyball player Stephen van de Velde. She also takes us back in time, taking a look at two controversial moments in Olympics history-the Black Power Salute of 1968 and the infamous feud between Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. 

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Madison McGhee started a podcast to solve her dad’s murder, now she asking for the public's help. In this episode, Kiki is joined by McGhee, the host of the podcast Ice Cold Case, as she shares her personal story of her father's unsolved murder and her journey to discover the truth. McGhee discusses the challenges she faced in obtaining information about her father's unsolved case and the impact of the George Floyd protests on her investigation. She reveals the mixed reactions from her family while making Season 1, addressing the ethics of true crime storytelling and the importance of making lesser-known cases more visible.

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Mark T Smith’s paintings were displayed in Taco Bell locations nationwide for nearly a decade, that is, before they began vanishing. In this episode, Kiki explores the intriguing story behind a string of unusual art heists and how these stolen pieces eventually became expensively rare collector’s items. The thieves, however, were never caught. Join us as we uncover the mystery behind this unusual art heist in this special bonus episode sponsored by Taco Bell.

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Netflix’s new documentary, The Man With 1000 Kids, brings to light the issue of fertility fraud as it unveils the story of a Dutch sperm donor accused of defrauding vulnerable families. In this episode, Kiki is joined by Eve Wiley, author and fertility fraud advocate, as she reveals her own discovery of being conceived as a result of fertility fraud and her decision to share her story in the documentary. After uncovering that her mother's fertility doctor used his own sperm without her mother’s consent, Eve went on a mission for justice. Eve explores the evolving definition of fertility fraud and the impact of commercial DNA testing in uncovering such secrets while weighing the complexities of her relationship with her father. Determined to create policy changes in fertility fraud, Eve’s efforts led to the passing of a Texas law criminalizing fertility fraud and continues to raise awareness as she shares her insights on informed consent and ethical practices in the fertility industry.

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What happens when the most painful moments in your life are all you're remembered for? In this episode, Kiki is joined by Rachel Uchitel, host of the podcast Miss Understood, to talk about the fall out and detriment when people are reduced to a single headline. In this personal discussion, Rachel reveals her complex experiences growing up in a high-control boarding school, her contentious time on Celebrity Rehab, and her new friendship with Bam Magera. In this discussion, Rachel explains the importance of sharing one's story and the need for second chances.

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Join hosts Kiki Monique and Molly McAleer, host of the Trend Lightly podcast, as they dissect the complexities of Alec Baldwin's trial following the tragic Rust set shooting. Together they scrutinizes the chaotic set conditions, the role of the armorer, and production negligence. They speculate on Baldwin's fame influencing trial dynamics, analyze plea deals and the controversial destruction of the firearm, and ponder the trial's potential impact on Baldwin's career and industry safety standards. 

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