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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
This week we are diving into the very complicated and convoluted situation between Eddie Cibrian, Brandi Glanville, Leann Rimes, and Scheana Shay. You may be asking yourself - how on earth are these people all connected to one another. We’re here to clear up the matter for you.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
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Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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We’ve officially said good riddance to Summer House and honestly we’re grateful because it was taking up too much brain space. And we really needed that space to focus on Love Island because it’s a full time job! Although, this week was a bad look for A LOT of the cast. But we could certainly say the same for The Valley cast as well. We fear this show is working its way towards the chopping block for us and liking Jessie better than some of the other cast was NOT on our list of predictions. We discuss how we’re unsure that the ensemble cast spinoffs are not really working - case and point: In The City. The RHORI reunion delivered this week and of course our favorite show at the moment is our beloved Below Deck Med. We may not know all of their names yet but we know this is shaping up to be a good season.
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
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Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
This week we are breaking down the extremely lengthy…situation, if you will, between former royals, Harry and Meghan and the institution that is the British Royal Family. And boyyyyy is there a lot to discuss. We are getting into all of the details about why they left, how it was possible, what it means now and of course, the drama that it stirred up. And one thing about the Royal Family is that they LOVE a statement.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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When one show ends another one always seems to pop up in its place. DCC season 3 did NOT disappoint and we were SAT for all the tea and of course Judy and Kelly’s cutthroat behavior. We were happy to see the RHORI women end their season on a good note….although we don’t anticipate it staying that way. We’re grateful to Casa Amor for making its appearance as Love Island was feeling more like Snooze Island. In The City continues to rank at the bottom of our shows - and that’s saying something considering how we feel about 75% of The Valley cast. We’re sooooooo happy to have yet another Below Deck season on our TVs and we anticipate certain members of this cast to cause A LOT of drama for us to discuss.
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
This is a bit of a solemn episode but we hope it’s at least fascinating and enlightening. One of the most seemingly carefree celebrities out there has a much darker past than most people even realize - to no fault of her own. We are diving into Paris Hilton’s experience in the Troubled Teen Industry when she was a teenager and we’ll break down how these places stay in business and some of the reasons why parents choose this path. But we also talk about Paris’s relentless work to free children from these places and her work towards getting them completely shut down. She is truly a classic case of “there’s more than meets the eye” and we thoroughly appreciated learning about her.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the Below Deck Med crew back onto our screens. It’s like they never left! We continue to debrief a very mid season of Love Island and we of course discuss who is in our mental jails this week and who walks free…..for now. Sadly, we say goodbye to the best (only?) palette cleanser show we’ve ever had, courtesy to our Farmers. We are genuinely happy for them and they may have cracked the code with this show when it comes to these couples actually lasting. We will be patiently awaiting another season. On the contrary, we can’t WAIT for Summer House to stop haunting us at all hours of the day - at this point WE’RE the ones who need the beta blockers!!!!! And honestly, the rest of our shows aren’t uplifting our spirits. As we continue to rehash the same drama once again on The Valley, on the other side of the country, we’re feeling like the In The City cast already needs to make some replacements, and our overall conclusion - RHORI included - is that we are sick and tired of watching fake friend groups!!!!!!!!!
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
Our first ever celebrity deep dive on a man is starting off strong with the man who always has a strong woman by his side: Jason Oppenheim. One of the brilliant minds behind one of the best reality shows of our time, Selling Sunset. He’s quite the enigma as a reality TV star but a very fascinating background lurks behind his stoic presence on the show. We are happy to say we like him even more after this episode.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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We’re coming in hot with a new show this week. It’s officially Love Island season and we’re having mixed feelings so far. We’re sad to say that Below Deck Down Under is finally over but we won’t be sad for long because we’ll be picking up Med again next week. In VERY sad news, we only have one week left to watch our fav farmers find love and we’re on the hunt for more shows like this. Open to suggestions. Currently we are feeling the Summer House drama overload with the reunion and In The City premiering simultaneously. The exhaustion is setting in by our MVP is shockingly Dara this week. Who knew!??!! We continue to be unimpressed by the entire cast of The Valley but are intrigued by a potential new villain of the season. Speaking of villains, it’s starting to seem like the entire cast of RHORI might be one big villain final boss.
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
Today we’re diving into the MANY scandals that have followed tv and movie producer Randall Emmett. From his humble beginnings as Mark Wahlberg's assistant, to making some of the worst action movies literally ever, to stepping into the limelight on a Bravo show - he has been nothing short of diabolical every step of the way.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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We’re baaaaaaack and boy did we miss chit chatting about our fav shows??!!! We have a new show on the docket which is no doubt going to be FIRE because of everything going down between the Summer House cast, and In The City is off to a great start. Mother Hubbard continues to be everything to us. On the contrary, the entire cast of The Valley seems to be fighting for their lives to create storylines for themselves and we’re seeing a re-cast in their future. BDDU is coming to a close with Ben having his biggest tantrum yet. There’s something very unsettling about watching the oldest person on the cast act this way. But maybe he and Jenna really are a perfect match. Unlike West and Amanda which is evident by the way he suddenly when mute and fed her to the wolves. We’re just thankful for Bailey for saying out loud what everyone was thinking. Similarly to Rosie absolutely reading Kelsey on RHORI - I mean ii don’t think she can ever come back from that one. Sadly, our favorite farmer’s journeys are coming to a close and one farmer in particular has been on a rapid downward trajectory since the beginning. Jury is still out on whether we’re signing Julia up for this show, as we certainly can’t have her living in the middle of nowhere.
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
With some striking similarities to our favorite boy band, Fifth Harmony had a VERY tumultuous breakup. We get into all the details, drama, and of course the Instagram statements.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
In our first rendition of “the origin of” we are talking about Industry Plants. What is an industry plant? Are they actually real? Or could they all be industry plants in one way or another? We’re not sure we have the answer but we of course are sharing our opinion and our personal industry plants.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
In the final part of this rendition of Where Are They Now, we deep dive into the lives of 4 more Bachelor in Paradise couples and what they have been up to since the show. One thing we learned for sure is that this show is, without a doubt, a one-way ticket to the land of influencing.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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This week our favorite farmers are losing women at rapid rates this week and truly are keeping us on our toes - but they’re mostly all on our good side…..for now. On the contrary it’s everything The Valley men can do to keep themselves out of our metaphorical prison cell. Danny, we’re looking at you. Speaking of terrible men, it’s finally been confirmed that Kyle Cooke does in fact have a Napoleon Complex. Glad we could clear that one up. What we’re still not clear on though is everything that has to do with Rulla and Kelsey. We’re starting to wonder if the RHORI women realize that this show is supposed to be about their actual lives. And of course the highlight of our week is watching our favorite yacht crew disintegrate in front of our eyes. There’s no telling how this yacht season is going to end.
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
We love a music festival episode around here and we think Fyre Festival might just take the cake…or the cheese sandwich, in this case. At the helm of this story might just be the most notorious scammer of the millennial generation. But don’t tell him we said, his head is big enough as it is.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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We’re rejoicing at Summer House nearing its daunting end as we are exhausting at suspending disbelief EVERY EPISODE!!!!! Either the editors really do know what they’re doing or we’re just trying to see the best in these ppl……unlike Lindsay and Ciara whilst giving Loverboy’s esteemed CEO the third degree in front of everyone - including the poor, unsuspecting private chef. Speaking of chefs, Ellie is single-handledly proving every chef stereotype right this season. If you can “out crazy” Ben, there may be a problem. But back to problematic men, Danny is making us want to root for the demise of this marriage as Nia truly could do a better job on her own at this point. We’re also concerned about Tom Schwartz’s decision making when it comes to women that he dates. Matter of fact, where is he going at 43 years of age that he’s still regularly meeting women in their 20s???? Speaking of being 20 - Farmer Sean is showing his age this week and he better hope there’s no pitchforks readily available on his farm. Perhaps we should sign up Kesley for this show next season since she’s finally freed herself from mystery man.
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
While these two always seemed like an unlikely pair, it also appeared to be a match made in celebrity heaven. We saw them wed on our TVs and we saw that marriage breakdown via Instagram and Twitter. The main lesson we learned from this one is that Kim honestly deserves the Nobel Peace Prize after everything he put her through.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Our 3 favorite farmers have definitely caught our attention and left us to ponder if we could live the off-grid life…..we’re thinking no but never say never. After all, nothing is impossible considering the state of the Summer House cast at the moment. Despite all that though, in the context of the season we feel the Wescamanda is overshadowing how shady a certain Australian and his gf (that appeared out of nowhere) are. But honestly that level of shadiness is miniscule compared to Rulla and her weird little husband. Karma is EXPIDITIOUSLY coming for him. Much like it is Janet on The Valley because she’s finally realize…..oh my god….that SHE is the problem. Unlike Chef Ben, who we feel might have his best days as a yacht chef behind him.
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files
Not our most uplifting episode this week but we learned a lot unpacking Anna Nicole Smith’s bubbly personality that unfortunately was taken from her too soon. As per usual, there’s a lot of questionable characters in her circle that we were side-eyeing the entire time. Nonetheless, she truly did seem like human sunshine.
The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.
Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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This week we’re introducing what may be our most unique show yet - Farmer Wants a Wife. We’re not quite sure what to make of it yet but we do know we’re skeptical of rural Illinois. We’re also skeptical of about half of The Valley cast and most notably Brittany’s new man. Speaking of men (or should we say boys) Mike has remained on our sh*tlist the entire charter season and maintains his position after this week. Note to self: never make a man a birthday cake. The RHORI women are diving head first so quickly into drama with one another it’s honestly giving us whiplash. Similarly to the two dimensions of the Summer House universe that we’re having to consider. Honestly, scrap the rest of the season. We just want the reunion.
Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.
Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!
Follow us on socials!
Youtube: @PopCultPodcast
Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast
TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast
Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.
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