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A podcast by two sisters who care about celebrities as much as their family.

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01:03:00

263: Meghan Markle & the History of Influencers ft....

Pop Apologists ·

2025/03/05

Lauren and Chan are joined by Taylor Lorenz to discuss all things related to internet culture. They dive into the following: The Socialite Rank (3:32), the social media ecosystem (11:33), parasocial relationships (14:35), aspirational content (20:18), mommy bloggers (28:33), the birth of influencer marketing (33:04), viral content shaping societal values (36:42), AI creators & digital clones (40:31), going from an influencer to being in the public eye with Meghan Markle (45:16), and finally,

01:05:16

262: Jenny Slate Enters the Blake Lively Vortex ft....

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2025/02/26

Lauren and Chan are joined by Kate Kennedy from the Be There in Five podcast to chat about all the things living rent-free in their minds. They discuss Jenny Slate’s It Ends With Us HR complaint and why Justin Baldoni’s communication style may be the issue (2:32). They dive into Ballerina Farm and which publication Lauren thinks should be featuring Hannah (10:57). They take a moment on Nara Smith’s account and content strategy (13:40). They loop back around to Blake and Justin to discuss the recent

01:25:10

261. PROFILE: DEMI MOORE

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2025/02/19

Lauren and Chan are so excited to bring you the first Pop Apologists Profile on the legend and icon Demi Moore. She’s had the kind of career that is truly one in a million, but the true story behind her life is a mix of triumph, resilience, and heartbreak. From childhood struggles to public relationships that made headlines, Demi’s journey has been anything but ordinary. Hear all about Demi’s tumultuous childhood (3:22), Demi’s shocking earliest relationships (18:55), her big break into acting

00:50:47

260: BLAKE LIVELY vs. JUSTIN BALDONI PT. 6! How it...

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2025/02/13

Lauren and Chan are back with part 6 of the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni battle. They are chatting the final portion of the timeline as well as the newest developments on the case:Ryan and Blake trying to sabotage Justin’s career with WME (2:00), the statement of contrition that Ryan and Blake wanted Justin and Wayfarer to release (4:52), Blake’s collusion with the New York Times (13:39), Blake’s request for a gag order against Justin’s legal team as well as her unique request to the court

01:07:40

259: BLAKE LIVELY VS. JUSTIN BALDONI PART 4! FT. DEUXMOI

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2025/02/04

Lauren and Chan are joined by DeuxMoi to dive into part 4 of Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni. During their chat, they mention it all:-Where Blake and Justin’s working relationship went wrong (4:43) -The popular theory of Ryan Reynolds being the real villain (7:38) -Where Deux feels everything went wrong between Justin and Blake (14:15) -Justin Baldoni’s 7 minute voice memo to Blake (18:46) -Were Blake and Colleen scheming to get the movie rights back (24:27) -Blake’s list of demands (29:46) -Why

01:00:51

258: What Really Happened at Diddy’s Freak Offs?...

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2025/01/29

Lauren and Chan are joined by Kelli and Troy from Behind the Blinds to chat about all things Diddy + more.-Diddy’s troubling childhood (2:06) - Diddy’s arrest with J.Lo being tip of the iceberg with his crimes (16:34) -How they think Diddy’s freak off’s actually happened (20:37) -Kim Porter and Cassie’s relationships with Diddy (26:53) -Celebrities who were complicit with Diddy’s crimes + the tragedy of child stars (34:54) -Will there ever be a reckoning where the true monsters fall? (42:19) -The

02:11:16

257: BLAKE LIVELY VS. JUSTIN BALDONI PART TWO!...

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2025/01/22

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01:09:07

256: Princess Diana's Letter Predicting Her Death......

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2025/01/15

Lauren and Chan are joined by Kate Casey to discuss some of the biggest conspiracies to hit Hollywood, the British royals, and more. The gals dive into the rumors that Kris Jenner orchestrated the sale of Kim’s sex tape (1:52) and the difference in the sale of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape (6:12). They chat about the rumours surrounding January Jones and director Matthew Vaughn (8:30). They revisit the rumours about Justin Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian (14:26). Lauren, Chan, and Kate

01:07:28

255: BLAKE LIVELY VS. JUSTIN BALDONI

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2025/01/08

Lauren and Chan are sharing a deep dive on everything we know about the battle between Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni so far. The gals bring everyone up to speed on the drama that surrounded It Ends With Us when the movie was released in August 2024 and the tide of public opinion turning on Blake Lively (1:48). They discuss Blake’s bombshell legal complaint against Justin that dropped just before Christmas 2024, including the specifics of each complaint (6:19). Lauren and Chan dive into the It Ends

00:52:11

254: Heather Dubrow's Exclusive Scoop on Her Beverly...

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2025/01/01

Lauren and Chan are so excited to be chatting with Heather Dubrow from Real Housewives of Orange County! They dive into the double standards of plastic surgery, and what constitutes a sexy upgrade vs. a taboo procedure (1:26). Heather shares her wisdom on becoming the best version of yourself (3:46), getting through tough parenting stages (8:55), and raising children who are grateful instead of entitled (13:19). Heather talks about her marriage and her advice on nurturing a long-term

01:23:00

Revisiting The Great American Romance of JFK Jr. &...

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2024/12/25

This week we are deep diving into the lives of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and JFK, Jr. and their iconic American romance. Who exactly was Carolyn before she waltzed into JFK Jr.'s glittering orbit? What exactly made the American prince forego his supermodel habit in favor of a normal girl from White Plains, New York? How did Jackie O. feel about her son as he rose to prominence as the American sex symbol of his time? Why was Carolyn two hours late to her own wedding? And what happened on the fateful

01:04:37

253: Blind Items, Hollywood Breakups, and PR...

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2024/12/18

Lauren and Chan are joined by Troy and Kelli from Beyond the Blinds to chat about the top celebrity moments of 2024, jaw-dropping blind items, and celebrity predictions for 2025. They discuss the problematic cast of That 70’s Show (5:06), as well as a must-read celebrity memoir. They dive into the year’s top celebrity breakups (12:22). Kelli reveals an interesting theory on Taylor Swift’s connection to the Kansas City Chiefs (19:01). They pull back the curtain on how PR plays out in celebrity

00:50:09

252: Is Luigi Mangione a Vigilante Hero or Murderer?...

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2024/12/11

Lauren and Chan share updates and happenings that are both very New York in nature. The gals share their sadness over the end of the Eras Tour and what they think is coming next for Taylor. (10:37) They dive into the story that has gripped the nation, the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, including the lesser-known manifesto that gives additional insight to his alleged motive. (15:52) Finally, they discuss recent news of Jay-Z being named in the Diddy

00:55:23

251: Celeb Divorce Q+A with our Fav Divorce Attorney,...

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2024/12/04

Lauren and Chan are joined by their dad, family law attorney John Bledsoe, where they chat about some of Hollywood’s most contentious and unique divorces:The discuss Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce and whether parental alienation took place (3:12), Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford and Daniel Giersch’s trans-continental divorce and alleged child abduction (26:45), and Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s contentious divorce, where the argument of “luxury is in their DNA” didn’t fall on

00:55:19

Revisiting David Foster’s Lovers

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2024/11/27

Welcome to The Trial of David Foster, where Lauren and Chan examine this Canadian songwriter & producer's marriages and misdeeds. Listen as the gals dive into David's five marriages to discuss his relationship patterns and the toll it has taken on those in his orbit. Join Lauren and Chan as the judge, jury, and executioner regarding this man's bad behavior, complete with the gals' take on why David hated being on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills + why they think he and Yolanda Hadid (wife #4) split

01:09:01

250: WTF happened to your favorite brands incl....

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2024/11/19

Lauren and Chan are joined by Sammi Cohen, a rising star in the world of financial and business content creation who bridges the gap between Wall Street and pop culture. She is known for her deep dives where she breaks down and demystifies complex financial concepts and uncovers what's really happening with today's biggest brands.Together they discuss: What happened to Outdoor Voices (4:16) The fall of the female founded “girl boss” brands (19:49) Venture Capitalist roles in building a brand

00:59:33

249: How Rom Coms Ruined Us

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2024/11/13

Lauren, Chan, and returning guest Joe Peacock are diving in to chat about the biggest misconceptions and unrealistic expectations that romantic comedies have given them, from jobs and apartments to the way a partner should be expressing their love. Lauren, Chan, and Joe take a look at some of the rom coms that have lied to them the most: You’ve Got Mail, Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and more. They also chat about the rom com male archetypes and why rom com writers have

01:08:35

248: Dating Doesn’t Have to be Difficult

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2024/11/06

Lauren and Chan are joined by holistic dating coach Amy Nobile Messing, a holistic dating coach and best selling co author of four books, all designed to empower and inspire women at various stages of their lives. Love Amy is her coaching business that marries the technology of modern dating with a holistic view of human to human energy and connection. Together, the gals are discussing some of the ways women are missing the opportunities to connect with their future partners and what easy

00:54:50

247: Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s shocking split

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2024/10/31

Lauren and Chan dive into Kody Brown’s most recent sins, which shows him looking everywhere except in the mirror. The gals touch on the latest rumors with Diddy’s freak-offs and the female A-lister who is being discussed. They weigh in on a recent “Ask Jane” advice submission and Jane’s surprising response. Lauren and Chan discuss Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s shocking split, a very interesting reaction from someone in the know, as well as the Lauren’s take on who Channing is morphing into. The

00:56:30

246: Do people who don’t work need a vacation home?...

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2024/10/22

Lauren and Chan share the toils of being fashion girlies in Manhattan and give their hot take on sample sales and clothing resale. The gals chat about 50 Cent being the canary in the coal mine about Diddy for the past decade and the upcoming Netflix doc “Diddy Do It?” They air their grievances with members of the Kelce family regarding the Eras tour and what photographic evidence they are waiting to see. Lauren and Chan discuss Harry and Meghan’s recent vacation home purchase in Portugal and what

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