Snark Bait

He does his own stunts — AND disinformation. Christy and Sophie walk through the life and lore of one of our last big movie stars who also happens to be one of the top figureheads of the world’s most controversial and terrifying “church.”

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Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Wedding Weekend Plans, Feeling Under the Weather)

01:40 Introducing Today's Topic: Tom Cruise & Scientology

02:35 Separating the Art from the Artist: Comparing Cruise to Michael Jackson & Jared Leto

05:20 Early Life: Family Background, Abusive Father & Catholic Upbringing

09:50 Early Career: NYC Move, Signing with CAA & Breakout Filmography

14:35 90s Filmography, Paramount Ending Their Deal & Tropic Thunder Controversy

20:25 Introduced to Scientology via Mimi Rogers: Auditing & Tax-Exempt Status

22:20 Shelley Miscavige's Disappearance & the LAPD Cover-Up Theory

23:40 Public Scientology Announcement, Xenu Mythology & Cult Recruitment Tactics

26:15 Post-9/11 Detox Controversy & Attempting to Convert Celebrities

29:40 Anti-Psychiatry Crusade: Brooke Shields, Matt Lauer & Steven Spielberg

32:35 The Oprah Couch-Jumping Incident & Media Frenzy

34:20 Relationship with David Miscavige & the Sea Org's Slave Labor

39:50 Marriage to Nicole Kidman: Adoption, Divorce & Estrangement from Their Kids

43:45 The "Auditioning Girlfriends" Scandal: Nazanin Boniadi's Story

47:30 Marriage to Katie Holmes, Silent Birth Rumors & Estrangement from Suri

50:10 Sexuality Rumors & Decades of Successful Lawsuits

53:50 Other Relationships & Leah Remini's Allegations/Travolta Rivalry

57:05 Honorary Oscar, "Digger" & Closing Debate on Separating Art from Artist

1:01:00 Patreon/Newsletter Plugs & Outro
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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie have a LOT to discuss, including Amanda Hirsch’s very disturbing Polymarket ad, “Earle Meets World,” Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez’s departure from “The Valley,” and soooo much more.

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Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

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Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Sophie's Wedding Weekend, Christy's Birthday Party)

02:00 Amanda Hirsch's Polymarket Ad Controversy on the Lindsay Clancy Trial

05:55 Amanda Hirsch's Pattern of Behavior & Sandy Hook Denier Allegations

06:55 True Crime Brain Rot vs. Crime Junkie's Approach to Humanizing Victims

15:00 Earl Meets World: Initial Thoughts & Comparisons to the Kardashians

16:35 Ashley Depree: TJ's Wife/Mistress & Family Dynamics

18:40 Alex & Ashton's Maturity vs. Their Parents on the Show

21:10 The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Controversy & Ashley's TikTok Response

23:15 Ashton's Storyline & Dating Landon Barker

24:30 Alex Earl's Alex Cooper Beef: Unwell Network Fallout

27:40 Revisiting the Call Her Daddy Interview & Feeling Taken Advantage Of

30:00 Alex Cooper's Rough Few Weeks: Cancellations & Sophia Franklin's Book

32:45 Danny & Nia Leaving The Valley: Fired or Voluntary Exit?

34:50 Rumors of Sheena & Brock's Return to The Valley

35:10 Maggie, Braxton, Lando & Alex Earl Drama

37:45 Dark Energy Objects: Peacock & Streaming Price Hikes

40:00 DEO: Aura Ring Anxiety & Stress

41:00 DEO: People Wearing Shorts on Planes

41:45 DEO: Celebrities Downplaying Plastic Surgery (Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner)

43:50 Light Energy Objects: Mousse for Blowouts

45:00 LEO: "Welcome to the Family" Docuseries on the Dan Markel Murder

46:30 LEO: "Death of the Pastor's Wife" Documentary

48:20 LEO: CT & Phaedra Parks Dating

49:30 LEO: Nathan Fielder & Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

51:15 LEO: Revisiting the John Galliano Met Gala Cancellation

54:00 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro

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Whether you’ve followed the teen drama since 2020 or just vaguely know who Chase Stokes is because of us (sorry), we’re unpacking the lore, blind items, and rumored onset drama and romances between Chase, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Rudy Pankow.

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Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (The Odyssey vs. Outer Banks Finale Talk)

04:20 Charlize Theron/Practical Magic Tangent & Setting Up Today's Cast Deep Dive

06:35 Season 5 Finale Reactions & Blind Items Format Intro

07:55 Madeline Klein: Background & Typecasting as the "Sarah Cameron" Archetype

15:00 Madeline's Dating Pattern: Jackson Guthy, Pete Davidson, Zach Bia & Luca Doncic

19:30 Henry Smith, New Boyfriend Michael Reyes' Cheating Allegations & Lucas Gage Friendship

23:10 Madeline's Blind Items: Fake Relationships, Rehab Rumors & Drug Culture Tangent

28:35 Spider-Man 4 Rumors, the "Golden Cage" of OBX's Schedule & Brand Deals

33:30 Comparing Madeline to Sydney Sweeney & Emily Ratajkowski's Careers

34:50 Chase Stokes: Background & Health Struggles from Playing John B.

38:00 Mental Health, TMS Therapy & Losing His Identity to the Role

40:00 Dating Madeline On-Set, Kelsey Ballerini Relationship & Her "Emerald City" Lyrics

44:10 Rudy Panco's Stunt Double vs. Chase & Madeline's On-Set Professionalism

46:30 Chase & Kelsey's On-Again-Off-Again Timeline, Blind Items & Career Aspirations

50:30 Madison Bailey: Background, Adoption & Coming Out as Pansexual

53:10 Rudy Panco & Elaine Seamek: Relationship, Fan Harassment & Trolls Targeting Her

57:05 JJ vs. John B.: The Show's Original Heartthrob & JJ's Death Impact

1:00:00 Cast's Awkward Reunion Interviews & the 2023 Dinner Rift

1:03:30 Fractured Cast Dynamic, Harassment Against Elaine & Jonathan Davis' Reputation

1:06:40 Patreon Recap & Outro
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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie catch up on the latest, from Clayton Echard’s accuser taking a plea deal to Brittany Cartwright taking out a restraining order on Jax Taylor, Sofia Franklyn getting married, and so much more.

CORRECTION: Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom HaShoah.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse re Jax Taylor. Please listen with discretion.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.

Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!

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Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less!

Got a closet full of clothes you never wear? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing today — with no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn!

Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Baxter's ER Visit, Euphoria Finale)

02:25 Beef Stew, Kitchen Appliance Talk & Instant Pot Nostalgia

05:45 Breaking News: John Galliano's Met Gala Exhibit Pulled Amid Antisemitism Backlash

11:55 Love Island Reunion, "Let's Marry Harry" Backlash & Contestants' Fading Fame

15:45 Love Is Blind UK: All Four Couples Married & US vs. UK Dating Culture

18:40 Laura Owens Pleads Guilty: Fake Pregnancy Fraud Case & Iceland Podcast Scam

25:40 Jax Taylor: New Restraining Order, Leaked Abuse Audio & Brittany's Allegations

28:55 Comparing Brittany's Situation to Taylor Armstrong's RHOBH History

31:10 Jax's Pattern of Behavior, Lori Kay Staying with Him & Root Cause Speculation

35:00 Paige Lorenz Influencer Drama, "Clawgate" & Reddit Harassment/Body-Shaming

40:00 Sophia Franklin's Marriage, Honeymoon Vlog & Post-Wedding Blues Concerns

43:40 Dark Energy Objects: Shopbop's Declining Quality & Shipping Issues

47:55 Outer Banks Season 5 Finale Talk & Drew Starkey in "Queer"

49:45 Light Energy Objects: "Practical Magic" Rewatch & 90s Nostalgia

52:20 Dark Energy Objects: Revolve Frustrations & Contaminated Clothing Horror Stories

54:50 Light Energy Objects: Beach Days & the Science of Ocean Therapy

57:20 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro
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This OG influencer was once widely perceived as Italian royalty — until a scandal involving a Christmas cake (yes, a Christmas cake!) brought her empire tumbling down.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.

Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!

Get ahead of it now and get $15 OFF your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code SNARK!

Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less!

Got a closet full of clothes you never wear? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing today — with no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn!

Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Introducing Chiara Ferragni: Christy's Unfamiliarity

04:25 Early Life, The Blonde Salad's Founding & OG Blogger Era

09:15 Wink Eye Shoe Line, LA Move & Harvard Case Study

12:10 Trust, Relatability & Matilda Djerf Comparison

15:50 Vogue Cover, Forbes Ranking & Luxury Brand Partnerships

18:00 "Unposted" Documentary, COVID Fundraiser & "The Ferragnez" Show

19:50 Board Seats, Fragrance Line & the Fenice Holding Company

21:55 Pandoro Gate: The Pink Cake Charity Scam Begins

24:20 The Real Numbers, US vs. Italian Regulation & Leaked Emails

21:10 The Easter Egg Scandal & the Trudy Doll: More Fake Charities

33:25 Criminal Case: Aggravated Fraud Charges & the Verdict

42:00 Business Fallout: Board Removal, Lawsuits & Brand Revenue Collapse

46:00 Celebrity Brand Survival: Rare Beauty, Rhode, 818 & Skims

49:40 The Ferragni Law & Marriage to Fedez: Wedding & Power Couple Status

54:40 Politics, Giorgia Meloni & the Sanremo Kiss Scandal

57:30 The Divorce, Cheating Allegations & Custody Arrangements

1:08:05 Where She Is Now: Reputation Recovery & New Relationship

1:13:35 Outro, Patreon Preview & Merch Announcement
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