This week we're joined by Amanda Montell from Sounds Like A Cult to talk about her new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking. From thoughts and biases on stan culture, conspiracy theories, how we love nostalgia, and more!
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Stans, conspiracy theories and tradwives with Amanda Montell from Sounds Like A Cult

Welcome to FluentlyForward (Fluently Forward) the podcast hosted by Shannon McNamara where we dive into the world of celebrity gossip, blind items, and conspiracy theories. If you're looking for juicy details and inside information on your favorite stars and the scandals they're involved in, then you're in the right place!

Each episode, we'll be discussing the latest trending topics in the entertainment industry, from celebrity breakups and makeups to the latest rumors and gossip. But we won't just be regurgitating the same old stories you've heard before - we'll be bringing you speculation, insider information and exclusive details that you won't find anywhere else.

We'll also be delving into the world of blind items - those tantalizing pieces of gossip that don't come with any names attached. We'll be using our expert sleuthing skills to try and uncover the identities of the celebrities involved, and we'll be discussing the implications of the rumors and how they might affect the stars in question.

And of course, we'll be exploring some of the most intriguing conspiracy theories that have emerged in the entertainment industry. From secret celebrity societies to hidden messages in music videos, we'll be exploring the wild and wacky world of celebrity conspiracies and trying to separate fact from fiction.

But most importantly, we'll be bringing you all of this information in a fun and entertaining way. We'll be sharing our opinions and analysis, and we'll be inviting guests onto the show to share their own insights and stories. So whether you're a die-hard fan of celebrity gossip or just someone who's curious about the world of entertainment, FluentlyForward is the podcast for you!

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With the new Elle series on the horizon, we take this week to peek into Reese Witherspoon - her rise to fame, her impressive resume, her dating history, and more!
0:00 The new Elle show on Amazon
4:21 Intro to Reese Witherspoon
12:09 Reese’s dating history
20:08 Reese’s blind items
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A Piece of Reese Witherspoon

Curious about what's been doing on with the Drake and Kendrick Lamar diss tracks? I'll walk you through a 101 of their 'beef' history, the allegations in their songs, which ones hold up, and more!
1:18 Thoughts on celebrity internet beef
6:48 Drake and Kendrick’s beef history
32:18 Diving into the Ozempic allegations 
34:36 Millie Bobby Brown allegations
51:08 Blind items
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A Girly Pop's Guide to the Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef

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Interviewing Comedian Jiaoying Summers

This week Susanna Vogel and I take a trip down memory lane with the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. We discuss the books, movies, and the gossip and drama between the cast members!
0:00 Intro of the book and characters
7:26 Facts on the book
18:16 Casting of the movie
29:30 Fun facts
31:05 Gossip about the cast
43:17 Amber Tamblyn 
1:01:47 Alexis Bledel
1:05:49 America Ferrera
1:08:26 Blake Lively
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Unzipped: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Today we explore the lesser talked about side of cosmetic work in Hollywood: what male celebrities are getting done. From the jaw, to the scrotum and more! We cover what male celebs are on record talking about, and what the internet alleges has been done, and more. 
3:51 George Clooney 
7:50 Alec Baldwin
10:53 Joel McHale, Bobby Burke, Andrew Garfield
13:00 Tom Cruise
15:13 Joe Jonas
19:04 Rob Gronkowski 
21:24 Brad Pitt, Daniel Craig, Tom Cruise
24:25 Ryan Gosling, Simon Cowell, 
30:24 Christian Bale
31:35 John Stamos
32:33 Kanye West
37:20 Josh Hutcherson and Howard Stern
41:50 Gene Simmons
42:50 Male plastic surgery blinds 
47:09 Online male plastic surgery allegations
51:28 Steroid and HGH use
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Stans, conspiracy theories and tradwives with Amanda Montell from Sounds Like A Cult

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