The Sensationalist

A VERY Special episode of The Sensationalist makes its way to your ears as we unpack the recent surprise announcement from Taylor Swift: Four brand new songs from The Life of a Showgirl are on their way to us MIDNIGHT September 25! Your host, Britton Rae, is tinkled pink as she breaks down her theories and predictions for what each of the four songs will be about. Watch before the big night unfolds or pop back after to see if our predictions rang true! Happy Swiftie Zoomies day to all who celebrate! That's SHOW BUSINESS BABY!

September is here, fall is creeping in, and what better way to welcome the season than with a spooky story… before getting existential about our entire lives?

In this episode of The Sensationalist, Britton Rae opens with a strange and unsettling story to kick off the month before diving into one of the most universal fears we have: regret. How do you know when you’ve made the right decision? What happens when choosing one life means permanently leaving another behind? And how do you stop wondering if the life you didn’t choose might have been better?

Britton talks about the uncomfortable truth that every choice comes with the loss of another. There will always be another path, another possibility, another version of your life you could have lived. The goal isn’t to find the choice that guarantees you’ll never wonder... it’s learning to choose the thing you can’t possibly imagine spending the rest of your life wondering about.

Britton also discusses Sylvia Plath’s “The Fig Tree” and the haunting metaphor of standing beneath a fig tree filled with every possible life, knowing that choosing one means watching the others wither away.

A little spooky, a little philosophical, and very much about the terrifying business of being a person who has to choose.

Welcome back to The Sensationalist, hosted by Britton Rae.

In this week's episode of The Sensationalist, Britton Rae discusses her long list of grievances in regards to the current digital landscape of social media. Comment sections, rage bait, and somehow everyone is suddenly an expert? This episodes dives into a much needed "big sister" advice session for navigating social media in a world that lacks nuance, understanding, and creativity. The good news? It seems like *most* of us are sick of the know-it-alls, the misinformation, the rage bait, the hostility, and the lack of critical thinking skills. What happens next? Well, that's up to us.

Welcome back to The Sensationalist.

A special episode in honor of Dolly Parton, the icon who taught us what it truly means to be legendary. Of all things that she could be remembered for, I truly believe it will be her heart. Today, we reflect on the legendary life lessons that Dolly has taught us about compassion, authenticity, and kindness over the course of her career, focusing on the unbelievable charitable donations and efforts she made to better the world that she lived in. Dolly reminds us to be our most authentic selves, to avoid conforming, to stand up for what is right, to never pass judgement onto others, and to always offer people a smile. She will be missed, but never forgotten for a single second. To Dolly!

Welcome back to the new and improved Sensationalist podcast! In this episode, host Britton Rae introduces the new concept and segments to The Sensationalist, a podcast intended to feel like gossip at a sleepover with your besties! She begins this week's episode by catching everyone up on her personal life! From canceling her wedding to losing her engagement ring, to a potential elopement in Europe... she spills it all!

But Britton isn't the only person on the internet in the midst of wedding planning and engagements... it seems as though every influencer under the sun got married this year and the internet had A LOT of interesting opinions. For this week's cultural commentary, Britton dives into her theory as to why people have become so hostile online. Of course, she can't talk about the summer weddings without mentioning Taylor Swift's extravagant MSG wedding! She allows her unfiltered thoughts to pour out about the haters, criticism, and obsession that has surrounded this mystery wedding!

Finally, she introduces The Sensationalist book club segment by offering her TBR list to the viewers to vote for the first official book club pick! Going forward, this segment will include commentary on the current read! For a special treat, Britton reads the entirety of chapter one of her unreleased novel, My Dear Regret! My Dear Regret is a thriller novel that has garnered over 2500 weekly readers on her exclusive, subscribers only Substack, The Secret Quill Society!

So if you like internet gossip, exceptional hot takes, logical brains (yes, some of us are still here!) and literary goodies.... you have come to the right place!

The Sensationalist is officially back, and better than ever! Or should we say.... hotter and more interesting?

In this episode of Late Night Confessions, host Britton Rae details the moment her ego "crashed and burned" as she began to navigate the difficulties of chasing her dreams to becoming an author, experiencing rejections, and finding a way to ultimately move forward in navigating the less talked about phases of dreaming... because well, it's harder than it looks! You'll leave this week's episode feeling seen, less alone, and questioning, 'Why don't more people talk about this???" At the end of the episode, Britton shares confessions from listeners and followers across her social media platforms and offers her advice and hot takes! You don't want to miss this episode of The Sensationalist.If you have a confession you would like to submit, please email [email protected] or message @brittonrae on TikTok or Instagram. You are SENSATIONAL!

After months of taking a much needed break and mental reset, The Sensationalist podcast is back and better than ever... or should I say more real than ever?In this episode, host Britton Rae introduces her comeback series: Late Night Confessions, where she dives deep into the things that keep her up at night, which happen to also be the reasons she decided to press pause on podcasting. Instead of waiting until all of these issues magically vanish to chase her dreams, Britton has decided to plunge straight into them by sharing them with the world. Chances are, she isn't the only one feeling this way. If you have a confession you would like to share to be anonymously featured on The Sensationalist, please email [email protected] This week's confession: MY PHONE IS RUINING MY LIFE!

In this episode of The Sensationalist, Britton Rae returns after a short hiatus, sharing exactly what lead her to the point of saying "Screw it!"

She reflects on the pressures she felt to maintain a certain narrative in her podcast, while also grappling with feelings of disconnection from her audience due the challenges she faced in 2025, which she describes as the worst year of her life. Britton dives straight in and how these experiences led her to a pivotal moment of self-reflection and realization... because sometimes "looking back is the only way to move forward!"

Throughout the episode, Britton emphasizes the importance of embracing vulnerability and authenticity, encouraging listeners to acknowledge their struggles and to not shy away from pursuing their passions. She draws parallels between her experiences and those of Taylor Swift, highlighting the resilience required to navigate life's challenges especially in creative fields. Britton concludes with an exciting announcement about starting an advice column, inviting her audience to engage and connect more deeply with her and each other.

Let's all say it together, now.... "Screw it!"

In this sensational episode, host Britton Rae discusses the lore of the VILLAIN! From Whitney Leavitt's to Elphaba Thropp, we dive deep into society's infatuation with the idea of an enemy and how this concept has shaped our culture.

It wouldn't be an episode of The Sensationalist without discussing the latest on Taylor Swift! And of course, scandalous tories are in store as Britton dives into her inbox to share some of the most shocking stories submitted from listeners.

Happy listening!

Welcome to the first episode of The Sensationalist! This is NOT your average podcast... this is a SHOW!In this week's episode, host Britton Rae takes listeners on a journey through the most scandalous current events and trending topics with the opening segment, The 411! Next, listeners travel back in time to analyze where these themes have been present in history with the segment, The Daily Dose of Deja Vu! From Sabrina Carpenter's scandalous album cover to Taylor Swift's controversial 12th studio album... we find ourselves in 1693... The Salem Witch Trials, where it all comes full circle here in 2025. But the fun doesn't stop there! Britton Rae has prepared interactive games for each week and we are kicking it off with a round of Choose Your Curse! Next, listeners are in for a few laughs as Britton shares some of her favorite not-so-sharp comments from the internet's finest with the segment Smooth Brains and Hard Hats.... all while wearing a bubblegum pink hard hat!And stay tuned until the very end for the announcement of a brand new segment that involves YOU, the listener... Sensational Stories!It's shocking, it's scandalous, it's hilariously entertaining and relevant.....It's sensational!