This week, while the Brain is still in the "motherland", the Basic gets to co-host BBQs with special guest and original "Day 1", Adam Gaines! Adam is a Los Angeles based screenwriter who works in Film, TV, and Digital. He’s worked in the rooms of eight shows across network, cable, and streaming and developed projects at major production companies all over town. You can find his most recent work on Hulu, "New Year, New You" and you can download his two collections of one-act plays MIXTAPE and FIRE SALE on Kindle(and other E-Bookstores of your choice).

See below for the topics of the week:

Elon Musk

• Elon Musk Buys Twitter
• Cancel Culture versus Media Censorship

Olivia Wilde

• Olivia Wilde Served with Custody Papers by Jason Sudeikis at Cinema Con

Kayne West

• Kanye West Hints at Running in 2024 Election in New Song — and Hopes Kim Kardashian Will Support Him

Megan Thee Stallion

• Megan Thee Stallion interviews with Gayle King

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This week, the Basic and the Brain drop a new segment called "What would you do/Am I the asshole?". This week we talk about a recent reddit post where a bride charged each quest $75 for their dinner plate at her wedding, and people are saying it's actually becoming a common thing. We discuss the nuances of this particular case, bring up several similar personal situations and discuss whether it's tacky or simply moving away from typical "wedding tradition".

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This week the basic and the brain are coming at you live from LA and in a big girl studio. #Movingonup! For BBQ's this week, we're talking through a wide range of topics, from another one of our infamous Kardashian Family updates to discussing legal woes for Bravo and across Johnny Depp & the Amber Heard trial. See below for the topics of the week:

Kardashian Family Update

• Blac Chyna vs. Kardashian Family trial she hasn't paid her taxes, rob's revenge porn incident, Chyna threatening rob with a gun and cord around his neck + much more)
• Scott Disick responds to news that both his exes are engaged within 6 months of each other (Kourtney Kardashian & Sofia Richie)

Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard Trial

• Crazy text exchange between Paul Bettany and Jonny Depp
• Amber Heard Turd
• Milani Cosmetics comes out swinging on TikTok in defense of Johnny

Will Smith & Jada Debacle continued

• Netflix cancels Will Smith's sequel to 2017 action film 'Bright' and National Geographic delays production on 'Pole to Pole' after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars
• Will & Jada Divorce Rumors are spreading as fallout of Oscars slap continues

Nene Leakes and Real Housewives

• Nene Leakes sues Bravo & Andy Cohen over alleged racist and hostile work environment

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If you've watched the most recent Netflix reality TV toxic relationship disaster known as Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, then this week's episode is for you. Not only are we psychoanalyzing the shit out of Colby, Ray, Madlyn, Nate and other contestants from the show, but the basic & the brain deep dive into what the concept of an ultimatum is, dissect whether it's a toxic and manipulative habit or a potential way to setting a healthy boundary within a relationship, and discuss whether or not ultimatums can actually be a useful tactic within a relationship to move forward together.

Join us this week as we chat red flags, continue to bitch about influencer culture (Revolve Fest...we're looking at you), and discuss the gospel of "He's Just Not That Into You"

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This week we're talking through a wide range of topics, from Britney's pregnancy announcement to discussing some of the disaster at Coachella and Revolve Fest this weekend. See below for the topics of the week:

Britney Spears Pregnant

ASAP Rocky & Rihanna Rumors

• Designer Amina Muaddi Responds to Vile Cheating Rumor Regarding ASAP Rocky and Rihanna

Amber Heard & Johnny Depp

• Amber Heard and Johnny Depp Defamation Case update

Divorce Galore

• Ali Wong and Husband Justin Hakuta Divorce after 8 years of Marriage
• Tish Cyrus files for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus for third time

Kardashian Family Update

• Kim & Khloe Kardashian accused of hogging the rides at Disneyland

Coachella Weekend 1 & Revolve Fest Update

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In honor of Coachella this weekend, we're talking about the rise and evolution of our beloved California music festival, from its roots to its struggles to its meteoric rise to fame. We deep dive into the history of Coachella (how it came to be), the rise of Goldenvoice, the inception of Stagecoach, and talk music festival scandal (from Woodstock '99 to the infamous trash fire known as Fyre Fest).

Join us this week as we chat music festivals and how some folks feel like they can get away with murder because of their tax bracket.

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This week we're talking through a wide range of topics, from an Oscar update regarding Will Smith to another comprehensive Kardashian family update. See below for the topics of the week:

Kardashian Family Update

• Kravis (Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker) get "married" in Vegas
• Hulu Premiere of the Kardashian's new show
• Kris Jenner’s new haircut
• Kayne West drops out of Coachella

Bennifer

• Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez engaged for the second time

Oscars Drama Update

• Will Smith Banned from Academy Events for 10 years

Selling Sunset

• Chrishell Stause Bought her $3 million home with Justin Hartley ring

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This week Madi and Aleena deep dive into WHAT the hell happened at the Academy Awards Ceremony (aka the Oscars) this year. Not only do we discuss what happened, we review the series of events that have unfolded since the Sunday ceremony (Whether Will Smith was asked to leave or not, Zoe Kravitz and Jim Carry getting dragged for their commentary on the situation, new video footage of Jada Pinkett Smith laughing after her husband slapped Chris Rock, Will Smith's resignation from the Academy and more!), what the conspiracy theories around the event are (is it a PR stunt? Or staged to benefit one of the Oscar's sponsors?), and we provide a brief historical overview of the rise of award shows in Hollywood.

Join us this week as we get to dissect what maybe this year's most infamous pop culture moment.

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This week we're talking through a wide range of topics, from Bruce WIllis' retirement announcement to another Kardashian family update. See below for the topics of the week:

Bruce Willis

• Bruce Willis to Retire due to Aphasia

Bella Hadid

• Bella Hadid joining Season 3 of Ramy (her first ever acting role)

Kardashian Family Update

• Rob Kardashian and Tyga clapping back at Blac Chyna
• Kayne West Plans on Seeking Help , Won’t Make Public Appearances for Time Being
• Julia Fox's Presence at the Oscar's After Party (outfit, upcoming book, and overall relevance)

Royal Family Update

• The British Royals’ Trip to Jamaica has Backfired

Oscars Drama Update

• Sneak Peak into this week's upcoming Wednesday episode where we discuss the Chris Rock, Will Smith and Jada Pinket Smith drama - we're going to be covering conspiracy theories, who's actually at fault, why is the Academy even still a thing and much more!

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Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Angelica Swiss (former dominatrix, former kink.com employee, and current cam model). We continue our conversation about Pamela Anderson, what's consent and how the legal system did her dirty. We deep dive into the culture around celebrity sex tapes (did Kris Jenner have anything to do with Kim Kardashian's sex tape?), how sex workers are using social media and new forums like Tik Tok to market themselves, and discuss in detail what it's like to be on set of a porn shoot!

Join us this week as we get to watch Aleena squirm while Angelica Swiss schools us on all things adult entertainment!

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