Pop Apologists

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Bethenny Frankel takes to TikTok for a zinger of an Andy Cohen clapback, Sofia Franklyn releases an eye-opening excerpt from her impending autobiography “Daddy Issues”, and engagement buzz around Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet. As if we needed more to digest, there are newly leaked details from Taylor Swift’s wedding.
(00:01:44) 📚 Pop Apologist’s Cute Cozy Book Cult — introducing our new quarterly free book club, more details to come!
(00:06:01) 👨‍⚕️ Chanler’s Stirring Celebrity Sighting — just feet away from our north star of older men
(00:12:55) 👶 Lauren’s Having Twins — the Atkin-twins are at twenty-two weeks!
(00:15:47) 📺 Bethenny Frankel Claps Back at Bravo Fanfest — Bethenny Frankel’s TikTok tagline swipe at Andy Cohen over ratings
(00:23:38) 📖 Sofia Franklyn’s Sobering Book Excerpt — Sofia Franklyn’s book excerpt on her abortion and the emotions of being eclipsed by Alex Cooper
(00:40:00) 💍 Kylie Jenner’s Feeling Engagement Pressure — Kylie Jenner’s alleged engagement pressure amid Kendall and Jacob’s romance
(00:47:28) 🎠 Taylor’s Wedding Photos?! — the leaked seven-million-dollar carousel and manmade pond that were cut from the wedding
(00:53:07) ⚖️ Thomas Markle Sr. Allegations — disturbing allegations against Thomas Markle Sr. uncovered in the Philippines + Meghan’s response
(01:04:56) 🏈 Tom Brady’s Newest Lady — Tom Brady reportedly dating Candice Swanepoel and we are cheers-ing to a more age appropriate chapter for this GOAT
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Check out Sophie's new novel, HER KIND out now from Harper Collins https://amzn.to/4BkzHdL
Our very smart friend and debut novelist, Sophie Lefens, stops by to dig deep into the documentary You Can See Everything. Plus, we review Sophie's poignant novel, Her Kind, about motherhood and female relationships.
(00:02:41) 🩸 Elizabeth Holmes Documentary — the three-hour Elizabeth Holmes documentary leaving more questions than answers
(00:04:18) 🤔 Manipulative or Delusional? — debating whether Holmes is a master manipulator or operating under a different reality
(00:17:51) 🏖️ Beach House Setting — the humble, dimly lit beach house and the absent childcare raising suspicions
(00:20:41) 🧠 Convincing Herself — the Steve Jobs reality distortion defense she refuses to claim
(00:27:12) 💰 Billy's Role and Money — Holmes' husband asks for investor money and the $435 million restitution owed
(00:40:27) 💍 Are they really in love? — Billy's nefarious intentions, the Dyson Airwrap, and Theranos 2.0 investors
(00:51:48) 🎭 Nathan as a Narrator — Nathan Fielder's meta persona and whether he was duped by Holmes
(00:53:35) 📖 Sophie's Novel Her Kind — Sophie's novel Her Kind, the terror of true love, and the poignant characters
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Unpacking Selma Blair's shocking plane incident, Kelly Clarkson's feud with a Brooklyn toy shop over a very expensive bird, and Amanda Frances' jaw-dropping AmEx wedding reel. Plus, Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer, Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis, Meghan Markle's new merch, and the private island drama on Real Housewives of New York.

(00:06:39) ✈️ Selma Blair Plane Incident — Selma Blair's mid-flight outburst and her memoir's history of celebrity biting
(00:16:36) 🐦 Kelly Clarkson vs Art of Play — Kelly Clarkson's feud with a Brooklyn shop over a $15,000 mechanical bird
(00:30:55) 💳 Amanda Frances' Amex Reel — Amanda Frances flexes a $700k Amex balance days before her wedding
(00:39:02) 💍 Tobey Maguire Officiates Ex's Wedding — Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife Jennifer Meyer's wedding to new partner
(00:41:50) 💔 Shivon Zilis & Elon Breakup — Shivon Zilis posts a reverent essay after Elon Musk ends things
(00:48:37) 👚 Meghan Markle Sweatshirt — Meghan Markle's 'It's the Little Things' charity sweatshirt divides opinion
(00:50:01) 🏝️ RHONY Private Island Episode — The 'our island' claim and couch-bed complaints on RHONY's private island
(01:07:06) 😂 The OFC Misunderstanding — The years-long belief that OFC meant 'of fucking course'

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A previous Global Elites episode, released from the vault.
Real talk on friendships, when to confront vs. quietly distance, dating-driven men, the first years of marriage, what comes after losing a soulmate, and how to network without it feeling fake.

(00:06:59) 👀 Who Is the Enemy? — behind-the-scenes podcast drama and the Judas in our midst
(00:08:22) 💬 Friendship Dynamics — when to speak up vs. quietly distance yourself
(00:14:35) 💍 First Years of Marriage — balancing independence, time apart, and staying connected
(00:18:38) 💘 Dating Driven Men — how to meet values-based guys and the biggest mistakes to avoid
(00:34:02) 💔 After Losing a Soulmate — advice for a widow wondering if love can happen again
(00:46:58) 🤝 Networking Without the Ick — how to connect authentically when everyone wants something

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Covering the Caleb Flynn murder trial and the killing of his wife, Ashley Flynn. From an American Idol audition to a worship-team affair with Alleigha Botner, we walk you through the viral case.

(00:00:49) 🕯️ Remembering Ashley Flynn — the 37-year-old teacher, coach, and mother of two remembered before the trial
(00:01:53) 📞 The 911 Call — the 2:30 AM intruder story and 107,000 messages that contradicted it
(00:04:00) 💬 Killing Ashley Text Messages — the chronological texts where Caleb replies 'kill her' about Ashley
(00:07:44) 🎤 American Idol and Church Affair — the Idol contestant, the church intern, and matching Harry Potter tattoos
(00:11:57) 🎵 The AI Love Song — the AI love song for Aaliyah and the courtroom gallery's reaction
(00:19:44) 🚢 Anniversary Cruise Discovery — the fifteenth anniversary cruise where Ashley discovered the affair
(00:23:04) 📱 Final Night Text Exchange — the burner phone plans and cash payment the night before the 911 call
(00:32:04) 🔍 Holes in Caleb's Account — the missing gun, silent dogs, and door evidence that don't add up
(00:37:03) ⚖️ Was Alleigha Involved? — whether Aaliyah knew, her alibi, and the life insurance policy

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