Episodes

  • 227: Did Karen Read drunkenly run over her boyfriend, or is the Boston Police Department framing her to cover up a murder? A DEEP DIVE on the mysterious death of John O’Keefe and trial of Karen Read

    227: Did Karen Read drunkenly run over her boyfriend, or is the Boston Police Department framing her to cover up a murder? A DEEP DIVE on the mysterious death of John O’Keefe and trial of Karen Read
    Jun 20 2024
    Lauren and Chan have prepared a deep dive on the trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman who is being accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe. The gals give an overview of this ongoing trial, which is the opposite of an open-and-shut case. They discuss the many details that are not adding up from his trial, including deleted phone calls and text messages, middle of the night internet searches, a potential police conspiracy and massive coverup, a federal investigation, and so much more. This case has Lauren and Chan truly wondering what could have happened to John O’Keefe, since the evidence is anything but clear and convincing. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Go to EarlyBirdCBD.com to get our favorite CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/stunning today and get 10% off your first month. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 226: Barista Microagressions

    226: Barista Microagressions
    Jun 12 2024
    Lauren and Chan discuss the latest news on Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage and speculate why Ben and Jennifer might be selling their $60 million dollar home if it’s not for a divorce. The gals chat about the upcoming E! reality series starring Denise Richards and her daughters and their questions about the family’s digital income streams. They dive into TJ Holmes’s recent comments about Amy Robach and chat about which details strain credulity. Lauren and Chan discuss the statements from a Matty Healy source that furthers the conclusion that Matty is truly the smallest man who ever lived. The gals discuss Donald Trump’s recent statements about Taylor Swift and what kind of presidential debate they can get on board with. Finally, Lauren and Chan give their thoughts on Travis Kelce’s recent car wash video and why they think it’s such a refreshing change for Taylor. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Go to EarlyBirdCBD.com to get our favorite CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • 225: The Kardashians Season 5, Ben & J. Lo’s air kiss, Gywneth’s new look + Natalie Portman & Paul Mescal

    225: The Kardashians Season 5, Ben & J. Lo’s air kiss, Gywneth’s new look + Natalie Portman & Paul Mescal
    Jun 5 2024
    Lauren and Chan discuss the latest update on Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage and read between the lines to see what is actually going on, including an interesting conspiracy. The gals have noticed a verrrrrrrry interesting change in Gwyneth Paltrow and are ready to chat about their observations. They dive into the newest season of The Kardashians and talk about the moments they have truly enjoyed and the questions they have for Kim. Lauren and Chan chat about the recent photos of Natalie Portman and Paul Mescal and speculate about the nature of their relationship. Finally, the gals give their thoughts on the upcoming TLC series The Baldwins and why they are thrilled to have Alec Baldwin joining the likes of Kody Brown and John Gosselin. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Go to EarlyBirdCBD.com to get our favorite CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 224: Vanderpump Rules Reunion Part 3 Recap ft. Ryan Bailey

    224: Vanderpump Rules Reunion Part 3 Recap ft. Ryan Bailey
    May 30 2024
    Lauren and Chan are joined by Ryan from the So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey podcast to talk all about part 3 of the Vanderpump Rules Reunion. They chat all about what they loved about this season of VPR, which cast members have shown the most (and least) amount of growth, and what they would love to see in future seasons of VPR. Plus, Ryan and Lauren talk all about Ryan’s recent Eras Tour experience in Stockholm and how they think Taylor Swift’s music and career will evolve over the next decade. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Go to EarlyBirdCBD.com to get our favorite CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • 223: Bethenny’s Fight for Our Civil Rights at Chanel

    223: Bethenny’s Fight for Our Civil Rights at Chanel
    May 29 2024
    Lauren and Chan chat about the latest developments in the never-ending Brad Pitt vs. Angelina Jolie lawsuit. The gals dive into the subtle statement from Brad and Angelina’s children and what it says about what likely happened behind closed doors at the Jolie-Pitt home. They discuss the latest airplane horror story involving a flight traveling from Doha to Dublin, which comes just a week after the disastrous Singapore Airlines flight that killed 1 and injured 30 others. Finally, Lauren and Chan take a look at Bethenny Frankel’s latest TikTok antics, where she takes a note from Pretty Woman and then accuses a luxury brand of being *gasp* elitist. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Go to EarlyBirdCBD.com to get our favorite CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • 222: Are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Splitting Up?

    222: Are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Splitting Up?
    May 22 2024
    Lauren and Chan chat about the pop culture topics of the moment including the Ashley Madison documentary, Baby Reindeer, The Jinx Part 2, video footage showing Diddy assaulting Cassie Ventura + his “apology”, Taylor and Travis’s vacation to Lake Como, Ben and J. Lo’s marital woes, and another Boeing catastrophe. Plus, the gals discuss health updates for Kate Middleton and Chan. Finally, the ladies ask for listener suggestions on any true crime cases that should be featured as a future deep dive episodes. LINK TO THE HAIR TOOL <3 Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Go to EarlyBirdCBD.com to get our favorite CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 221: Baby Bieber!

    221: Baby Bieber!
    May 15 2024
    Lauren and Chan chat about Dorit & PK’s separation announcement, which was rumored to have been coming for months. The gals discuss Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s recent trip to Nigeria, where Meghan referred to Nigeria “my country.” They dive into Justin and Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy announcement + vow renewal as well as Selena Gomez’s well-timed decision to turn off Instagram comments the week before the pregnancy announcement. Finally, Lauren and Chan chat about The Eras Tour’s most recent shows, which now feature music from TTPD, and Travis supporting Taylor at her final Paris show. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Go to EarlyBirdCBD.com to get our favorite CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 220: Met Gala 2024

    220: Met Gala 2024
    May 8 2024
    Lauren and Chan discuss the 2024 Met Gala looks and decide which attendees understood the theme and which ones missed the mark. The gals rate looks by Zendaya, Amelia Grey, EmRata, Lana Del Rey, Sydney Sweeney, Lauren Sánchez and more. Lauren shares a shocking bit of Jeff Bezos gossip that sounds almost too crazy to believe. They chat about Kim Kardashian being booed during Tom Brady’s roast and which roast jokes went a little too far. Lauren and Chan dive into the lives of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s adult children and how Katie Holmes likely saw the writing on the wall with Suri years ago. The gals touch on Bethenny Frankel and Paul Bernon’s breakup and why they believe the relationship was doomed from the start. Finally, they chat about Nick Viall’s nightmare honeymoon, which serves as a cautionary tale for all. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Go to EarlyBirdCBD.com to get our favorite CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins