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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. Finally, listen in as Lauren and Chan discuss the interview where Katherine McPhee (wife #5) tells the tale of her and David's love. Buckle in, because this is a trial you won't want to miss.
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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 (26:58)
The rise and struggles of Glossier (32:11)
Kourtney Kardashian’s problematic brand, Lemme (41:18)
The death and resuscitation of mall brands (50:02)
Find Sammi Cohen on Instagram and TikTok at @sammicohentalks, as well as her weekly newsletter “Social Currency”.
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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 set women and men up for disappointment. Finally, Chan shares where she was looking for her perfect meet-cute to happen, Lauren recalls a time where she tried to create a rom com moment in her life, and Joe shares his dream of dating someone adjacent to a certain celebrity.
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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 adjustments women can make to their dating profiles and personal mindsets to have both their profile as well as energy be ready for emotional connection and lasting love. They also answer listener questions:
Why won’t men commit?
Can long distance relationships actually work?
Does Amy’s advice change based on a woman’s age?
How to keep the spark alive after 10 years together?
How to date as a single mom?
How long should we wait to hear “I love you” from a partner?
Find Amy at @love.amy.nyc on Instagram where you can send her a DM and receive a list of questions to ask on dates. You can also visit her website at loveamy.co
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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 gals chat about the woman who sat next to Taylor Swift’s father Scott on a flight and what questions they would have asked him. Finally, they put their business caps on and dive into the decline of Starbucks.
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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 rich people behavior is truly baffling to the commoners. They gals discuss Taylor Swift’s birthday gifts to Travis Kelce and what it says about any future engagement ring. Lauren and Chan touch on Luann De Lesseps’s recent statements about Real Housewife salaries and discuss the costs of being a Real Housewife. The gals chat RHOSLC’s Bronwyn Newport and why Salt Lake City’s Housewives are giving viewers so many reasons to tune in. Finally, Lauren and Chan discuss the heartbreaking details of Liam Payne’s tragic passing.
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Lauren and Chan dive into the mystery that is Taylor Swift’s style and try and determine why Taylor is choosing to spend her one wild and precious life dressed like Hermione going out for the weekend. The gals chat about Jessica Chastain putting Jet Blue on blast via Twitter and why it didn’t have the desired outcome with the public. They discuss Hailey Bieber’s distance with her parents and why Hailey isn’t the average nepo baby. Lauren and Chan touch on the allegations of Elon Musk spying on Amber Heard and why Amber is living her best life post-Johnny Depp trial. The gals do a quick fashion Q&A answering listener questions about fall trends, when it’s ok to splurge, and their thoughts on the best first luxury purchase. Finally, Lauren and Chan get into the RHOC of it all, where they dive into updates on Shannon Beador, vulnerability from Heather Dubrow, and the storyline they would love to hear more from.
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Lauren and Chan chat about recent life updates, including Lauren’s celebrity sighting in New York City and Chan’s engagement photo conundrum. The gals discuss their theory on what is going on with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and unpack some of the rumors that have been circulating. They touch on Meghan Markle’s recent event appearance and the negative spin some creators take with Meghan content. They also discuss Lana Del Rey's recent marriage to Jeremy Dufrene. Lauren and Chan dive into the recent breakup between Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes and what project has been fast tracked as a result. The gals discuss another couple that may be headed toward a split– Kanye West and Bianca Censori. Finally, they dive into all things Diddy, including a few dark theories, his mother’s statement, and which celebrities are likely sweating big time over Diddy’s arrest.
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Lauren and Chan are taking a trip down memory lane and sharing exactly how Pop Apologists came to be. The gals talk about the earliest days of the podcast, the day the podcast left the airwaves, and what finally brought Pop Apologists back to the podcast world. They go into detail about some of the most famous Pop Apologists and family lore (Their stint as child activists! Nordstrom ribbon cuttings!) and share more about each member of the Bledsoe family. Finally, Lauren and Chan share more about their lives and careers.
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Lauren and Chan have their beloved brother-in-law Wyatt Grow join the podcast to answer listener questions and share some wisdom. Wyatt and the gals answer the following:
How to get my boyfriend to propose?
How does he feel about Courtney's spending?
What he wishes he knew before having children?
How did you know you were ready to have kids?
Which Bledsoe sister would he want to be stranded with on a desert island?
What would he do if he was president for the day?
How would he handle dividing up the fictional Bledsoe estate?
Which Bledsoe sister would he ask to help bury a body?
How to show up in a marriage when you're feeling tired and stressed?
What should you be looking for in a partner?
How to handle mood swings with a male partner?
What is his favorite thing about being married into the Bledsoe family?
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Lauren and Chan dive into the breaking news of Diddy's arrest, which comes after years of criminal allegations. The gals touch on a charming King Charles moment as well as decide whether the Palace's 40th birthday post for Harry doubled as a way to throw shade at Meghan. They read between the lines with Ben and JLo, who brought their kids to the Beverly Hills hotel for a casual pap walk and family brunch. Lauren and Chan dive deeper into Dave Grohl's infidelity and the media games Dave's team is already playing. The gals chat about Bella Hadid's relationship with cowboy Adan Banuelos and a rumor Yolanda Hadid. They discuss the recent tradwives crossover moment where Nara and Lucky Blue Smith visited the Neelemans at Ballerina Farm. Lauren and Chan touch on the newest season of Sister Wives, where it seems Kody Brown has shown viewers exactly what polygamy looks like. Finally, the gals take a look at a recent "Women over 30" reddit post and weigh in on a recent dating dilemma.
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Lauren and Chan are joined by special guest Indy Blue to chat about all things related to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." The gals dive into the complicated dynamics of not just the women on the show, but how the show relates specifically to Utah Mormon culture and what it looks like to be Mormon in today's world. They look at the relationships between the women and their husbands, the perception of the level of sinning, the issues the women on the show face as a result of being raised in a religious patriarchal society, and the real impact of MomTok.
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic details concerning the death of Laci and Conner Peterson.
In a two part series, Lauren and Chan are diving into the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a California woman who went missing on Christmas Eve 2002 when she was 8 months pregnant. Her husband Scott Peterson was convicted of her murder in 2004, but there are remaining questions that have some people wondering if it is possible that Scott did not actually kill Laci and their unborn baby, Conner. In part two of this two part series, the gals discuss Scott Peterson's continuous lies about his affair with Amber Frey, the discovery of Laci and Conner's bodies, Scott's arrest and trial, and Scott's efforts to prove his innocence.
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In a two part series, Lauren and Chan are diving into the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a California woman who went missing on Christmas Eve 2002 when she was 8 months pregnant. Her husband Scott Peterson was convicted of her murder in 2004, but there are remaining questions that have some people wondering if it is possible that Scott did not actually kill Laci and their unborn baby.
In part one of this two part series, the gals discuss the events leading up to Laci's disappearance, Scott's alleged activities of Christmas Eve 2002, the investigation into Laci's disappearance, and the bombshell information that showed the public that Scott Peterson wasn't the devoted husband people thought he was. Continue listening to part two and hear more about the investigation, discovery of Laci and Conner, Scott's trial, and his efforts to prove his innocence.
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Lauren and Chan are diving into all the drama surrounding Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and the movie It Ends With Us. The gals give their take on Meghan Markle's recent visit to Colombia, where she surprised everyone with her Spanish speaking skills. They also discussed what could have been if the British royal family and media had embraced Meghan's strengths, rather than take issue with her from the start. Lauren and Chan discuss the terrifying story of Mike Lynch's superyacht capsizing off the coast of Sicily. Finally, the gals discuss the five members of the ketamine ring who are being charged in connection to Matthew Perry's death.
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Lauren and Chan give some life updates, including Lauren's upcoming travel conundrum and Chan's dream birthday gift. The gals dive into Gywneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk potentially having some trouble in their Montecito paradise and the tabloid article that had a surprising amount of insight. They take a look at another pair who may be consciously uncoupling, Sara Foster and longtime partner Tommy Haas, and why marriage was never in the cards for them. Lauren and Chan talk about the video where Travis Kelce mentions "The Taylor Swift Effect" and why Travis really is the perfect partner for Taylor. Finally, the gals chat about Harry and Meghan's recent launch of The Parents' Network and why it is important to take a balanced approach with Meghan Markle.
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Lauren and Chan are joined by Dana Omari-Harrell from @igfamousbydana to dive into the beauty practices, products, and trends that have listeners wondering whether they are legit or just scams. They chat about the creators on Instagram who are claiming to transform your face through facia massage and facial HIIT training. The gals discuss the beauty device that both Chanler and Dana love and why it actually works. Dana shares her thoughts on microneedling at home vs. a med spa. Finally, the gals dive into which procedure Dana hates and her opinion on popular trends such as Morpheus8, buccal fat removal, and Sculptra.
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Lauren and Chan chat about the $600 million wedding spectacle seen 'round the world and consider why bigger doesn't always mean better. The gals discuss American Riviera Orchard and the super luxe brand Flamingo Estate, where Meghan Markle seemingly gathered a great deal of inspiration. They then dive into why Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed and what they are really looking forward to watching from the Baldwins. Lauren and Chan take a look at Katy Perry's new song and music video and give their take on why Katy's satirical attempt at female empowerment has fallen flat. Finally, the gals discuss the RHOC premiere, which has given them all the elements they have been waiting for in a great Housewives episode.
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Lauren and Chan discuss Bethenny Frankel's new podcast segment about dating and their thoughts on the truly shocking advice Bethenny is dishing out. The gals touch on some additional Bethenny news, specifically her recent statements about Aurora Culpo and ex Paul Bernon. They dive into the recent gossip about a shitty situation at Gwyneth Paltrow's guest house. Lauren and Chan give their take on Gypsy Rose Blanchard's recent pregnancy announcement. The gals chat about Brad Pitt hard launching his girlfriend Ines de Ramon at the Grand Prix Silverstone Circuit. Finally, Chan gives some shocking updates on the Karen Reid trial. Stick around for a Pop Apologists Golden Moment, where Lauren shares a shitty situation of her own.
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Once upon a time, millennial girls across the globe were used to seeing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen everywhere- from family favorite Full House in the 80's and 90's to their direct to video movies, cd's, and merch that was all over WalMart stores. Then, Mary-Kate and Ashley seemingly vanished from public view altogether. Buckle in and hear all about how Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen went from being the most overexposed twins on the planet to embracing quiet luxury before it was cool and becoming two of the most highly respected forces in the fashion world.
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