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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie dive in to all things SLOMW and RHONY, while also chatting about the Oshry sisters’ latest controversy, Sydney Sweeney’s new brand deal, and (TRIGGER WARNING) the disturbing accusations against Kim Zolciak’s son, KJ Biermann.

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00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Jewish New Year Traditions, Christy in London)

03:35 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Season Recap (SPOILERS!) & Taylor Frankie Paul's Behavior

06:42 The Ben Affair & Taylor's Unraveling On-Screen

09:05 Comparing to Past Seasons & Concerns for Her Children

15:10 The Toast's Lindsay Clancy Joke Controversy

16:55 Reflecting on Jackie & Claudia's History Dismissing Mental Health

18:10 Backlash from Their Own Fanbase & Why This Crossed a Line

21:25 Why We Stopped Supporting The Toast

22:00 RHONY Premiere: New Cast Members Daisy & Haley

24:10 Sai, Erin & the Returning Cast Dynamics

25:10 New Cast Member Erika Hammond & Her Viral Pyramid Wedding

25:40 Next Gen NYC Finale: Ariana Beerman's Storyline Wrap-Up

27:15 Trigger Warning: Serious Allegations Involving a Cast Member's Brother

35:40 Sydney Sweeney's Novig Sports Betting Campaign Backlash

40:45 Scooter Braun's Shady Birthday Post & Comparing to Chris Pratt

41:40 Technical Difficulties Cut the Episode Short & Early Sign-Off

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He does his own stunts — AND disinformation. Christy and Sophie walk through the life and lore of one of our last big movie stars who also happens to be one of the top figureheads of the world’s most controversial and terrifying “church.” 

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00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Wedding Weekend Plans, Feeling Under the Weather)

01:40 Introducing Today's Topic: Tom Cruise & Scientology

02:35 Separating the Art from the Artist: Comparing Cruise to Michael Jackson & Jared Leto

05:20 Early Life: Family Background, Abusive Father & Catholic Upbringing

09:50 Early Career: NYC Move, Signing with CAA & Breakout Filmography

14:35 90s Filmography, Paramount Ending Their Deal & Tropic Thunder Controversy

20:25 Introduced to Scientology via Mimi Rogers: Auditing & Tax-Exempt Status

22:20 Shelley Miscavige's Disappearance & the LAPD Cover-Up Theory

23:40 Public Scientology Announcement, Xenu Mythology & Cult Recruitment Tactics

26:15 Post-9/11 Detox Controversy & Attempting to Convert Celebrities

29:40 Anti-Psychiatry Crusade: Brooke Shields, Matt Lauer & Steven Spielberg

32:35 The Oprah Couch-Jumping Incident & Media Frenzy

34:20 Relationship with David Miscavige & the Sea Org's Slave Labor

39:50 Marriage to Nicole Kidman: Adoption, Divorce & Estrangement from Their Kids

43:45 The "Auditioning Girlfriends" Scandal: Nazanin Boniadi's Story

47:30 Marriage to Katie Holmes, Silent Birth Rumors & Estrangement from Suri

50:10 Sexuality Rumors & Decades of Successful Lawsuits

53:50 Other Relationships & Leah Remini's Allegations/Travolta Rivalry

57:05 Honorary Oscar, "Digger" & Closing Debate on Separating Art from Artist

1:01:00 Patreon/Newsletter Plugs & Outro

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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie have a LOT to discuss, including Amanda Hirsch’s very disturbing Polymarket ad, “Earle Meets World,” Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez’s departure from “The Valley,” and soooo much more.

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00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Sophie's Wedding Weekend, Christy's Birthday Party)

02:00 Amanda Hirsch's Polymarket Ad Controversy on the Lindsay Clancy Trial

05:55 Amanda Hirsch's Pattern of Behavior & Sandy Hook Denier Allegations

06:55 True Crime Brain Rot vs. Crime Junkie's Approach to Humanizing Victims

15:00 Earl Meets World: Initial Thoughts & Comparisons to the Kardashians

16:35 Ashley Depree: TJ's Wife/Mistress & Family Dynamics

18:40 Alex & Ashton's Maturity vs. Their Parents on the Show

21:10 The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Controversy & Ashley's TikTok Response

23:15 Ashton's Storyline & Dating Landon Barker

24:30 Alex Earl's Alex Cooper Beef: Unwell Network Fallout

27:40 Revisiting the Call Her Daddy Interview & Feeling Taken Advantage Of

30:00 Alex Cooper's Rough Few Weeks: Cancellations & Sophia Franklin's Book

32:45 Danny & Nia Leaving The Valley: Fired or Voluntary Exit?

34:50 Rumors of Sheena & Brock's Return to The Valley

35:10 Maggie, Braxton, Lando & Alex Earl Drama

37:45 Dark Energy Objects: Peacock & Streaming Price Hikes

40:00 DEO: Aura Ring Anxiety & Stress

41:00 DEO: People Wearing Shorts on Planes

41:45 DEO: Celebrities Downplaying Plastic Surgery (Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner)

43:50 Light Energy Objects: Mousse for Blowouts

45:00 LEO: "Welcome to the Family" Docuseries on the Dan Markel Murder

46:30 LEO: "Death of the Pastor's Wife" Documentary

48:20 LEO: CT & Phaedra Parks Dating

49:30 LEO: Nathan Fielder & Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

51:15 LEO: Revisiting the John Galliano Met Gala Cancellation

54:00 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro

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Whether you’ve followed the teen drama since 2020 or just vaguely know who Chase Stokes is because of us (sorry), we’re unpacking the lore, blind items, and rumored onset drama and romances between Chase, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Rudy Pankow. 

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00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (The Odyssey vs. Outer Banks Finale Talk)

04:20 Charlize Theron/Practical Magic Tangent & Setting Up Today's Cast Deep Dive

06:35 Season 5 Finale Reactions & Blind Items Format Intro

07:55 Madeline Klein: Background & Typecasting as the "Sarah Cameron" Archetype

15:00 Madeline's Dating Pattern: Jackson Guthy, Pete Davidson, Zach Bia & Luca Doncic

19:30 Henry Smith, New Boyfriend Michael Reyes' Cheating Allegations & Lucas Gage Friendship

23:10 Madeline's Blind Items: Fake Relationships, Rehab Rumors & Drug Culture Tangent

28:35 Spider-Man 4 Rumors, the "Golden Cage" of OBX's Schedule & Brand Deals

33:30 Comparing Madeline to Sydney Sweeney & Emily Ratajkowski's Careers

34:50 Chase Stokes: Background & Health Struggles from Playing John B.

38:00 Mental Health, TMS Therapy & Losing His Identity to the Role

40:00 Dating Madeline On-Set, Kelsey Ballerini Relationship & Her "Emerald City" Lyrics

44:10 Rudy Panco's Stunt Double vs. Chase & Madeline's On-Set Professionalism

46:30 Chase & Kelsey's On-Again-Off-Again Timeline, Blind Items & Career Aspirations

50:30 Madison Bailey: Background, Adoption & Coming Out as Pansexual

53:10 Rudy Panco & Elaine Seamek: Relationship, Fan Harassment & Trolls Targeting Her

57:05 JJ vs. John B.: The Show's Original Heartthrob & JJ's Death Impact

1:00:00 Cast's Awkward Reunion Interviews & the 2023 Dinner Rift

1:03:30 Fractured Cast Dynamic, Harassment Against Elaine & Jonathan Davis' Reputation

1:06:40 Patreon Recap & Outro

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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie catch up on the latest, from Clayton Echard’s accuser taking a plea deal to Brittany Cartwright taking out a restraining order on Jax Taylor, Sofia Franklyn getting married, and so much more.

CORRECTION: Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom HaShoah. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse re Jax Taylor. Please listen with discretion. 

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00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Baxter's ER Visit, Euphoria Finale)

02:25 Beef Stew, Kitchen Appliance Talk & Instant Pot Nostalgia

05:45 Breaking News: John Galliano's Met Gala Exhibit Pulled Amid Antisemitism Backlash

11:55 Love Island Reunion, "Let's Marry Harry" Backlash & Contestants' Fading Fame

15:45 Love Is Blind UK: All Four Couples Married & US vs. UK Dating Culture

18:40 Laura Owens Pleads Guilty: Fake Pregnancy Fraud Case & Iceland Podcast Scam

25:40 Jax Taylor: New Restraining Order, Leaked Abuse Audio & Brittany's Allegations

28:55 Comparing Brittany's Situation to Taylor Armstrong's RHOBH History

31:10 Jax's Pattern of Behavior, Lori Kay Staying with Him & Root Cause Speculation

35:00 Paige Lorenz Influencer Drama, "Clawgate" & Reddit Harassment/Body-Shaming

40:00 Sophia Franklin's Marriage, Honeymoon Vlog & Post-Wedding Blues Concerns

43:40 Dark Energy Objects: Shopbop's Declining Quality & Shipping Issues

47:55 Outer Banks Season 5 Finale Talk & Drew Starkey in "Queer"

49:45 Light Energy Objects: "Practical Magic" Rewatch & 90s Nostalgia

52:20 Dark Energy Objects: Revolve Frustrations & Contaminated Clothing Horror Stories

54:50 Light Energy Objects: Beach Days & the Science of Ocean Therapy

57:20 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro

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This OG influencer was once widely perceived as Italian royalty — until a scandal involving a Christmas cake (yes, a Christmas cake!) brought her empire tumbling down. 

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00:00 Intro & Introducing Chiara Ferragni: Christy's Unfamiliarity

04:25 Early Life, The Blonde Salad's Founding & OG Blogger Era

09:15 Wink Eye Shoe Line, LA Move & Harvard Case Study

12:10 Trust, Relatability & Matilda Djerf Comparison

15:50 Vogue Cover, Forbes Ranking & Luxury Brand Partnerships

18:00 "Unposted" Documentary, COVID Fundraiser & "The Ferragnez" Show

19:50 Board Seats, Fragrance Line & the Fenice Holding Company

21:55 Pandoro Gate: The Pink Cake Charity Scam Begins

24:20 The Real Numbers, US vs. Italian Regulation & Leaked Emails

21:10 The Easter Egg Scandal & the Trudy Doll: More Fake Charities

33:25 Criminal Case: Aggravated Fraud Charges & the Verdict

42:00 Business Fallout: Board Removal, Lawsuits & Brand Revenue Collapse

46:00 Celebrity Brand Survival: Rare Beauty, Rhode, 818 & Skims

49:40 The Ferragni Law & Marriage to Fedez: Wedding & Power Couple Status

54:40 Politics, Giorgia Meloni & the Sanremo Kiss Scandal

57:30 The Divorce, Cheating Allegations & Custody Arrangements

1:08:05 Where She Is Now: Reputation Recovery & New Relationship

1:13:35 Outro, Patreon Preview & Merch Announcement

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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie have MUCH to discuss, including but not limited to: “The Valley” reunion part 3, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move back to the UK, Sydney Sweeney’s lingerie brand that’s apparently floundering, Chase Stokes and “Outer Banks,” and soooo much more. 

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00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Trip to London, Weekend Recaps, Allergy Shot Bruise)

04:15 Hayden Panettiere's Mother Leslie Vogel's GMA Interview & Backlash

06:15 The Valley Reunion: Andy Cohen Calling Out Danny's Drinking

08:30 Kristen's Reunion Behavior & Lala Overstepping Her Role

12:00 Nia's Loyalty to Danny & Bringing Their Baby to Parties

14:30 Sydney Sweeney's "Syrn" Lingerie Brand: Pricing & Branding Criticism

21:10 Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun's Relationship

23:20 Sydney Sweeney's Brand Decline & Public Image Missteps

24:45 Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Moving Back to the UK

26:50 The Gentleman Casting Backlash & Royal Family Racism

28:35 Comparing Harry & Meghan to Reality TV Comebacks & Speculating on Their Finances

34:25 Prince Harry's Bizarre Podcast Pitch Ideas & Spare

35:30 D-Listed Blog Nostalgia & "Prince Hot Ginge"

36:50 Chase Stokes Mea Culpa: Why They've Always Hated Him

42:10 Drew Starkey's Rising Career & Upcoming Projects

43:40 Outer Banks Acting Critique: Madison Bailey & Chase Stokes

45:15 DEO: Reflecting on Hayden Panettiere's Legacy & Public Perception

47:35 DEO: Ashton Kutcher's Resurfaced Punk'd Clip About Underage Stars

48:45 DEO: Brooks Marks on Next Gen NYC & LEO: Love Is Blind UK

49:45 LEO: Meditation & Mindfulness Practice

52:00 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro

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How did Jonah Hill go from lovable comedy darling to one of the most bitter and snarkable actors in Hollywood? We attempt to unpack it (while giving him his 10s for the masterpiece that is “21 Jump Street”). 

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00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Patreon AMA Recap)

01:30 Introducing Jonah Hill: Insecurity, Ego & Resentment of Fame

02:30 Friend Group, a Valet's Bad Experience & Recent Smartless Appearance

04:30 Early Life: Family, Cheviot Hills Upbringing & Adam Levine Friendship

11:30 Career Rise: Superbad, SNL & Turning Down The Hangover

13:50 Moneyball, 21 Jump Street & Joining Bruno's Writers Room

19:00 Wolf of Wall Street, 22 Jump Street & Directing Mid90s

24:00 Zine, Losing The Batman's Riddler Role & Don't Look Up

25:20 Stepping Back from Press, Anxiety & the Stutz Documentary

27:10 Body Image Arc: From Zine to "I'll Annihilate You" (2018-2026)

29:00 You People: Cast, Controversy & Antisemitism Criticism

32:30 Recent Writing Career & Weight Loss/Ozempic Rumors

38:00 Claudia Oshry Comparison, Drug Rumors & Homophobic Slur Controversy

42:00 Dating History, Marriage to Olivia Miller & Sarah Brady Abuse Allegations

48:10 Public Backlash, Alexa Nicholas Allegations & Kat Tenbarge Lawsuit

53:10 Revisiting the 2026 Smartless Interview & Final Thoughts

01:01:20 Outro & Show Plugs

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DET begins on a sad note as we discuss the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere. We switch gears to talk about Unwell Beverages shuttering, Selena Gomez’s Wondermind’s legal trouble, “The Valley” reunion, Jax Taylor’s latest antics, KJ Dillard + Remi Bader, and more. 

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00:00 Intro & Hayden Panettiere's Death: Initial Reactions & Shock

02:30 Death Details, Britney Murphy Comparison & Child Stardom Ethics

04:20 Postpartum Depression, Daughter Kaya, Domestic Violence & Diana Jenkins Conspiracy Theories

13:25 Favorite Hayden Panettiere Roles & Filmography

16:20 Unwell Beverages Shutting Down & the Taste Test Recap

17:40 Unwell's $500M Valuation, Beverage Boom & Failure Odds

26:50 Wondermind: Selena Gomez, Mandy Teefey & Fraud Lawsuit

34:45 FIA Scandal Tease: Phoebe Gates & Sophia Kianni Fraud

37:00 KJ Apa's Military Enlistment & 21 Jump Street Tangent

37:30 KJ Dillard & Remy Bader Hookup Speculation

41:00 Jax Taylor's Rant About Britney, Cruz's Education & Brand Deals

44:15 "The Valley": Luke's Comments About Kristen & Alliance with Nia/Danny

48:40 Lala's Reunion Behavior & Bravo Lineup Check-In

50:00 Dark Energy Objects: Stolen Quiche, Nostril Pain & Serena Kerrigan

59:30 Light Energy Objects: Toiletry Bag Hack, Little Singles & My Strange Addiction

1:02:30 Book Recommendations, Patreon AMA Preview & Outro

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Switching things up this week with a DARK ENERGY THURSDAY! Christy and Sophie discuss the latest in influencer news (which obviously includes Acquired Style’s wedding), Brooks Nader being topless with her dad (we wish we were joking), Christy’s thoughts on the episodes of “House of Stassi” that she begrudgingly watched, and more.

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00:00 Intro & Format Switch-Up (Dark Energy Thursday, Influencer Edition)

01:20 Bridget Phelong's Wedding: Dress, Leaked Photos & Brielle Beerman Controversy

06:50 Acquired Style Twins' Absent Wedding Guests & Bran Flakes Drama

09:00 Influencer Pay Transparency & Bran Flakes Bragging

14:20 Kat Jenkins vs. Ella Rose: Influencer Brands & "Gay Husband" Comment

20:10 Ella Rose's Catskills Home & "Lobotomy Goals" Tangent

21:15 RHUGT Cast Recap & Gina Kego's Cancer Diagnosis

24:10 House of Stassi: First Impressions & Comparing Her to Jax

29:00 Stassi's Past-Life Comments About Daughter Hartford

32:00 Bo & Stassi's Marriage Dynamics & Gender Double Standards

34:00 Instagram Persona vs. Show Reality & Stassi's Unchanged Behavior

36:30 Katie Maloney & Stassi's Reconciliation Conversation

41:30 Brooks Nader's Topless Yacht Photo with Her Dad & Sister Drama

45:20 Nude/Topless Beach Culture Discussion

49:50 Outro & Newsletter/Patreon Plugs

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