This week on The Yap Trap Podcast, I’m back with a chaotic mix of personal updates, pop culture tea, and a deep dive into TikTok’s latest It Girl, Becca Bloom.

Featuring some great recommendations: 

• Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin — the emotional, award-winning book about friendship, video games, ambition, and heartbreak.
• Netflix’s shocking new doco Unknown Number: The High School Catfish — the true cyberbullying case that gripped a Michigan town and ended with an unbelievable twist.

Pop culture headlines this week include:

• Chloë Grace Moretz and Kate Harrison’s stunning Louis Vuitton wedding.
• The People We Meet on Vacation film adaptation starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader.
• Dancing With the Stars Season 34 cast reveal (yes, Robert Irwin is dancing).
• Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the first Wuthering Heights trailer.

Finally, I deep dive into the rise of Becca Bloom — from Atherton rich kid to TikTok’s #RichTok queen. Her dreamy Lake Como wedding cost over $6 million, featured couture gowns, a rainbow smoke ceremony, and even Etsy witches to stop the rain. But is Becca Bloom destined to stay TikTok’s golden girl, or is she one viral misstep away from backlash?

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This week on Yap Trap Podcast, I’m back with a juicy mix of pop culture, personal updates, and a deep dive into one of Hollywood’s most surprising friendship breakups: Taylor Swift and Blake Lively.

We kick things off with a life catch-up (yes, corporate girl mode is in full swing + wedding planning panic mode is real) and some fresh recs you’ll want to binge ASAP — including My Life with the Walter Boys on Netflix (your new The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Sabrina Carpenter’s brand-new album Man’s Best Friend.

Then it’s time to yap about this week’s biggest celeb headlines: 💍 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement that broke the internet 🎤 Ariana Grande finally announces her Eternal Sunshine tour (but no Aussie dates!) 👰 Selena Gomez celebrates her bachelorette trip in Mexico 📺 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 gets a release date

But the heart of this episode is my deep dive into the Taylor Swift & Blake Lively friendship timeline — from godmother-level besties (yes, Taylor literally is godmother to Blake’s kids) to not even congratulating on Taylor’s engagement post in August 2025 that has Swifties asking: is this friendship officially over?

We break down:

• How Taylor & Blake’s bond began in 2015 and peaked with music video collabs, Eras Tour shoutouts, and Super Bowl hangs.

• The shocking Baldoni lawsuit that dragged Taylor into Blake’s legal drama — and why fans think it shattered their trust.

• The Life of a Showgirl tracklist reveal and the chaos around “Ruin the Friendship.”

• The August birthday silence and engagement snub that might be the final nail in the coffin.
  

🎙️ Expect fan theories, timeline receipts, and all the speculation about whether this friendship is done for good or just on pause.

If you love celebrity gossip podcasts, Taylor Swift drama, or deep dives into the internet’s favourite conspiracy theories, this one’s for you.

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This week on Yap Trap, we’re diving into the wild, messy, and very-online love story of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham,  from whirlwind romance to a vow renewal that had zero Beckhams in sight.

We’re talking: ✨ Their blink-and-you’ll-miss-it engagement ✨ The wedding that turned into a tabloid circus ✨ Nicola vs Victoria Beckham and the rumoured “wedding dress feud” ✨ Billionaire dad lawsuits, family drama, and shady TikTok comments ✨ That three-year vow renewal and why it sent the internet spiralling

Brooklyn & Nicola’s love story has it all, fashion, feuds, lawsuits, and a family fallout that just won’t quit. Are they star-crossed lovers or the ultimate PR couple? Grab your popcorn, Yappers, because we’re breaking it all down chronologically.

If you’re obsessed with celebrity drama, messy timelines, and a bit of pop culture chaos, this one’s for you.

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Sources: 

https://open.substack.com/pub/clarestephens1/p/please-indulge-my-retelling-of-the?r=4hgoof&utm_medium=

https://people.com/style/brooklyn-beckham-and-nicole-peltz-relationship-timeline/

https://people.com/style/brooklyn-beckham-nicola-peltz-wedding-lawsuits-details/ 

https://people.com/victoria-beckham-left-nicola-peltz-in-tears-at-wedding-to-brooklyn-beckham-exclusive-11744279 

https://www.mamamia.com.au/why-brooklyn-beckham-nicole-peltz-family-feud/

Glee wasn’t just a TV show, it was a cultural juggernaut, a meme machine, and a musical rollercoaster that shaped a generation of Gleeks. This week on Yap Trap, I break down everything from my personal Glistory to the most iconic episodes, absurd plot twists, and the songs that defined an era.

🎶 Yap Trap Certified Glee Bangers playlist: listen here 👀

What’s in this episode:

✨ My Glistory — how Glee made me a Gleek, taught me self-acceptance, and shaped my Spotify Wrapped

😂 Iconic & absurd storytelling moments — Sue Sylvester’s one-liners, slushie attacks, and camp chaos

🏆 Top 5 Glee episodes — from the Pilot to Brittany/Britney, reliving unforgettable performances and plot twists

🎤 Peak cultural impact — how Glee covers like Don’t Stop Believin’, Blame it on the Alcohol, and Bohemian Rhapsody dominated charts

🏅 Awards & accolades — Golden Globes, Emmys, chart-topping singles, and certified pop culture domination

Whether you’re a lifelong Gleek or just here for the storytelling chaos, this episode celebrates all the music, drama, and ridiculousness that made Glee unforgettable.

Links: 

Yap Trap Certified Glee Bangers playlist on Spotify

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🎙️ In this episode, we’re catching up on life, mochas, and literary love 💬 From joining a Brisbane book club to shockingly enjoying a Friday in the office.

📺 Pop culture chat: Big Brother Australia’s OG reboot, Dave Franco’s viral wife-fawning, and the TikTok therapist love saga.

🧠 Main Yap: The rise (and fall) of main character syndrome + “what about me”-ism. Influencers filming in public, gym etiquette crimes, prom dress drama, and why we’re all treating people like NPCs. Based on a Substack article written by Molly Barth, check it out!

🔗 Recs: Cruel World Happy Mind Love Island deep dive + Outspoken’s Freelee Banana Girl expose.

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Why is everyone naming their baby Orca, Button or Aquaman?

In this episode of Yap Trap, I spiral deep into the wild world of baby names — from the psychology behind naming to the TikTok-fuelled trend of influencer baby names that feel more like personal branding exercises than birth certificates.

👶 Why we’re all obsessed with baby names (even when we’re not pregnant)

📱 How social media is turning baby naming into aesthetic content

💥 The rise of “baby names I love but won’t be using” videos

🌊 Trisha Paytas’ baby name era: Malibu Barbie and Aquaman Moses

📈 The comfort-core naming trend (think: Lottie, Penelope, Charli May)

🎭 The influencer name economy — and how your algorithm is naming your baby for you

From nostalgic naming lists to unhinged TikTok predictions, this episode dives into how identity, the internet, and the thirst for uniqueness are reshaping one of the most personal decisions a parent can make.

✨ Plus, a regency romance rec for Bridgerton fans and the $6 eyeliner I swears by.

Check out Luke Alexander's Vampire Diaries recap series on YouTube.

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From Bridgerton to Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries, we’re diving into the TV adaptations that defined a generation—and why they’re so good.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why book-to-TV adaptations just hit differently. We’ll talk about how shows like True Blood, Bridgerton, and Puberty Blues took their source material and elevated it to iconic status. From swoon-worthy romances to juicy drama and unforgettable characters, these series prove that sometimes the screen version can be just as magical—if not more—than the book.

Whether you’re a bookworm who loves to see your favourite stories come alive or a TV lover curious about the novels behind the shows, this episode is your guide to the best page-to-screen adaptations.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:📖 Why book-to-TV adaptations are thriving right now💎 Iconic shows like Bridgerton, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, True Blood and Puberty Blues🎬 How these shows captured—and sometimes outshone—their books

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Ready to set sail on chaos? This week on Yap Trap, we’re diving into my cruise recap, the wildest vacation horror stories from Reddit, and my ultimate holiday tips (including why cruise bingo slaps and the cocktail class that left me tipsy for hours).

Here’s what we’re unpacking this episode:

🛳 Cruise Chaos – Matching lanyards, $50 casino wins, and why strawberry daiquiris are the superior cruise drink.

📖 Holiday Book Recs – Featuring Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood (aka your next poolside obsession).

🤯 Reddit Cruise Drama – Parents abandoned on an island, Disney cruise meltdowns, and scandalous swimsuit wars. 🍹

Ultimate Cruise Tips – My must-pack essentials, holiday glow-up hacks, and the underrated joy of reading by the pool.

If you love a mix of pop culture gossip, five-star book recommendations, and unhinged internet stories, you’re in the right place.

Hit follow, leave a 5-star review, and share this with your group chat — because cruises may end, but the chaos is forever.

Check out @bne.chapters book club on Instagram if you’re local to Brisbane!

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/s/0PEBvqfPdG 

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/s/IfYh70hJOk

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/s/sflpIkvcEV  

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/s/UHlR4RazSx

Buckle up, pop culture junkies — this Flash Yap episode is PACKED. From influencer weddings to viral Gen Z trends, we’re serving you the hottest headlines lightning-fast ⚡.

We’re talking about:

✨ The Gen Z Stare – What is it, and why is everyone acting like it’s the next cultural epidemic? I’m calling out the ridiculous generational wars (because didn’t we ALL do customer service?).

💍 Madeleine White’s Wedding Dress Reveal – The influencer bride everyone’s been waiting for… but did her designer gown live up to the internet hype?

🎬 The Love Hypothesis Movie – Everything we know so far about the film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling romance novel starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman.

🎤 Coldplay Concert Scandal – The viral moment that got a tech CEO caught out and why the internet is losing it over this messy affair drama.

If you love TikTok drama, celebrity headlines, and rom-com book news, this is YOUR episode. Grab your coffee and come yap with me!

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This week on Yap Trap, we’re diving DEEP into the Utah-sized drama of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2. From soft swinging scandals to influencer betrayal, chippendales incidents, and the world's most uncomfortable group hug — this show is reality TV gold, and I have thoughts. Lots of them.

In this episode, I break down:

🔍 What MomTok actually is and how it spiralled from curated chaos to reality TV

👯‍♀️ All the main characters — Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi, Jen Affleck, Jessi, Whitney, and the rest of the mess

💅 The reunion episode hosted by Nick Viall (yes, that Nick Viall) and why it was unhinged in the best way

🧠 The deeper themes — from mean girl accountability culture to Mormon loopholes, influencer culture, and identity

🚩 Marciano... why are you here??? Someone please escort him off the set

If you’re obsessed with the show or just want a chaotic recap that makes you feel like you’ve watched it, this is the episode for you.

Plus: my unsolicited obsessions of the week, including strawberry matcha, Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry, and my forever fave YouTube queen Jordan Theresa.

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