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  • Lauren and Chanler sit down to discuss the raid of P. Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles, NYC, and Miami as federal authorities search of evidence of the rapper’s crimes. The gals discuss his misdeeds up until this point and the current accusations against him by his former producer, Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones. After detailing these unsavory allegations, Lauren and Chan move onto decidedly lighter subject matter and discuss the new photos of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on vacation in the Bahamas. The girls also share their joy at the news that Meghan Markle is launching a lifestyle brand, “American Riviera Orchard.” They chat the merits of this name, brand names they believe hit the cutting room floor, and what they are excited to see from the duchess’s forthcoming luxury empire. Finally, Lauren and Chan discuss the new developments in the Ruby Franke case.

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  • Lauren and Chanler sit down to discuss the tragic announcement that Kate made via video statement on Friday to the world. They give their full thoughts on the video statement, including how they now feel about their "Where TF is Kate" series given the news. The gals discuss the timing of the announcement, whether the royal family can be trusted, and why this conversation matters more than every at a time when faith in institutions is at an all-time low. They also get into the mysterious death of the Boeing whistleblower, a man who died just as he was supplying information in court about alleged negligence in one of the largest aviation companies in the world. Finally, Lauren and Chan debrief on Ariana finally moving out of the house she and Tom Sandoval shared. Buckle in!
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  • Lauren and Chanler sit down with heavy hearts to describe to week that has transpired. Originally chasing wild tales with everyone else online, they find themselves with a newfound sense of nausea as they ponder whether it’s truly possible that something is horribly wrong with Kate Middleton, and this isn’t just the internet being the internet and going down wild rabbit holes. Listen along as the girls share everything they have heard about what is going on with Kate, from trusted sources to random DM’s from total strangers. Lauren and Chan present a cohesive narrative of what they are told is going on behind the scenes, their hope for was is happening (spoiler alert: a woman on the mend from an early 40’s facelift). Buckle tf in, though, bc unfortunately all evidence seems to point to something much more sinister. 😭 A note from Lauren and Chan: “WE PRAY NONE OF THIS IS TRUE!”

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  • Lauren and Chan are together to discuss the saga that has gripped the globe— WHERE THE FUCK IS KATE MIDDLETON?! Join the gals as they explore all the theories on what is actually going on and why Kate has been out of view since December 25, 2023. They take a close look at the entire timeline of events to try and uncover what the Palace could be hiding and why there have been no real Kate sightings. Lauren and Chan examine what all of this could mean for the future of the monarchy amid the PR nightmare and rapidly eroding public trust. Finally, the gals dive into the deeper, darker theories that are too shocking to be discussed on social media.
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  • Lauren and Chan are ready with a deep dive on Anne Hathaway, including their personal psychological evaluation as to why Anne seems to provoke so many feelings of consternation and ire among the public. Despite starring in a slew of beloved movies, hosting the Oscars in 2012, and winning the Oscar for best supporting actress in 2013, there was a growing amount of backlash against Anne. The gals take a closer look at why many members of the public have strong negative feelings about Anne, discuss whether they believe these feelings are warranted, or if the public needs to give Anne a break. Hear all about Anne’s high profile romance with Raffaello Follieri, a fraudster who was sentenced to 4 years in prison following an FBI investigation immediately following their relationship. Finally, buckle in as Lauren and Chan deliver their verdict on whether they are pro-Anne Hathaway or if the Hathahate has any merit. 

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  • Lauren and Chan chat about Kate Middleton’s whereabouts and the theories about her extended medical leave from her royal duties. The gals discuss the frigid British royal family and why they are in favor of Meghan Markle going against the royal family’s cold ways. In Bravo news, they break down Jax and Brittany’s recent breakup announcement and why they aren’t buying it, as well as some mixed feelings about Lala Kent’s recent pregnancy announcement. Lauren and Chan dive into Kristin Cavallari’s hard launch with 24 year old TikTok creator Mark Estes and why this looks more cringe than the crumbling of the patriarchy. The gals chat all about the latest Cyrus family drama, which includes some startling revelations about mother and daughter Tish and Noah Cyrus, as well as Tish’s new husband Dominic Purcell. They take a look at pre-wedding celebrations of one of the world’s richest families, which featured a very expensive Rhianna performance. Finally, Lauren and Chan cheer on Kate Hudson, who is now adding pop star to her resume with the recent release of her single Talk About Love.

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  • A deep dive that covers the dating history of the internet’s ex-boyfriend, John Mayer. Hear all about John’s known relationships and hookups, what he has to say about his time with them and vice versa, whose body is actually a wonderland, and what John Mayer wants in a partner now. For a man who hasn’t dated anyone publicly in the past decade, women everywhere are still reeling over John’s disastrous 2010 Playboy interview and the bombshells dropped in Jessica Simpson’s memoir Open Book. One question remains: Is John Mayer still the same man who inspired songs like Dear John, or has he grown enough to learn from his past and actually have a lasting relationship? Buckle in, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride!

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  • Lauren and Chan are ready with a deep dive on former Good Morning America anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach. These co-workers captured headlines in December 2022 when their workplace romance unexpectedly went public. The big problem? They were both married to other people at the time. Listen in as the gals shed some light on the known timeline of their relationship, which is a lot murkier than TJ and Amy are wanting to admit. Hear about the dramatic fallout that resulted from their relationship and how this couple has attempted to rebuild their careers as a couple, far from the bright lights of the Good Morning America set. Finally, Lauren gives her shocking theory about this couple and why things might change now that the lavender haze has faded from this relationship.

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  • Lauren and Chan give their full Super Bowl LVIII breakdown, complete with their thoughts on Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, and Travis Kelce’s outfits, their love for Brittany Mahomes, Travis’s heated moment with his coach, and all the viral afterparty moments. They chat about “new couple” Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. and their lesser known relationship timeline. The gals discuss the unexpected Scientology Superbowl commercial, which invites viewers to “see for yourself.” Finally, Lauren and Chan give their takes on the MVP of Scientology Tom Cruise and his new girlfriend Elsina Khayrova.

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  • In honor of the upcoming episode on scams, Lauren and Chan discuss one of the biggest scams of all that is somehow accepted as normal. Chan recounts the recent simple favor she did for Lauren that turned out to be a complicated hellscape. Lauren and Chan give their full Grammy awards debrief, including the fashion hits and misses of some of their favorite artists. The gals discuss which artist really deserves more recognition for her lyrical genius and which performances brought them joy. Finally, they discuss the biggest bombshell of the night: Taylor Swift announcing her 11th studio album—The Tortured Poets Department coming out April 19. Lauren and Chan discuss everything they know about this album: the easter eggs, the song titles, and why this album will likely answer all of the questions they have had about Taylor and Joe’s relationship and breakup.

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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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  • Today we are so excited to have Dr. Jonathan Zelken on the podcast. Dr. Zelken is a board certified plastic surgeon based in Newport Beach, CA. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biology from Cornell University, he continued on to a degree in medicine at Tufts University, completed his plastic surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and then completed a microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan to further perfect his technique. Dr. Zelkin has learned from the best of the best to become one of the country’s leading plastic surgeons, specializing in facelifts, facial contouring, and a wide variety of plastic surgery techniques since opening his practice in 2016. Dr. Zelken's website and Instagram account are full of stunning before and after photos, featuring his flawless work and attention to the smallest of details on a wide variety of procedures. As the facelift expert of Newport Beach, Dr. Zelken is making his patients look like they are aging backwards, and we are so excited to hear his thoughts on all things related to plastic surgery.

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  • Lauren and Chan discuss their conflicting emotions regarding Ballerina Farm + why Hannah’s home childbirth followed by immediate Mrs. World preparation has a lot of followers feeling triggered, and potentially for valid reasons. Chan shares her favorite new online discovery of a very extreme fandom for Timotheé Chamalet. The gals discuss Queen Elizabeth’s alleged anger about Harry and Meghan giving their daughter the most clout chasing royal name "Lilibet Diana" and revisit the tense moment recounted in Spare when Harry asked for permission to propose to Meghan. Finally, Lauren and Chan discuss the new episode of RHOBH, including Kyle's infatuation with Morgan Wade and the very important conversation about mental health shared by Kyle, Sutton, and Crystal. 
    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicide and eating disorders.

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  • TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses child abuse, murder, and rape. 

    Join Lauren and Chan on a deep dive covering the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. As a victim of Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy, Gypsy Rose’s experienced a lifetime of abuse and mistreatment at the hand of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Listen as Chan takes Lauren through Gypsy Rose’s childhood and lays the foundation for how Dee Dee spun an intricate web of lies that kept Gypsy Rose under her complete control. Hear how Gypsy Rose’s plans of escape turned into murder as the only way out of her horrific circumstances. This story seems too crazy to be true, but it is ultimately a tale of survival for Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who is truly free for the first time in her life.

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  • This week the gals discuss:

    Alexis Bellino from RHOC and John Janssen are Instagram official, and Lauren and Chan have so many thoughts on this pairing #housewivesgrifter

    Kristen Taekman from RHONYC is on the newest Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip, and she has made a few statements that have Lauren and Chan scratching their heads. Take a trip down memory lane to her husband Josh’s less than upstanding past and hear where the math isn’t mathing. 

    Heather Durrow’s recent statements about her family’s approach to alcohol and her response to whether she has been disappointed to with her children has the gals floored. 

    Hear all about Lauren and Chan’s New Years resolutions and resignations, including why Chanler will never be able to pull a Pamela Anderson, why Lauren will never get a Mr. Big/Simon van Kempen moment in Cartier. Plus, hear all about Lauren’s New Year’s celebration with a very unexpected end.


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  • Lauren and Chan are so excited to have Madi from The Bad Broadcast on the podcast as they chat the things they know in their 30’s that they didn’t know in their 20’s. 

    Listen in to hear some life lessons from three Bad Broads who occasionally have it all together, including feelings about karma, the value in investing in relationships, thoughts on cutting off friendships, left swipes being as important as the right swipes, thoughts on the Carrie Bradshaw life, why your 30’s are so much better than your 20’s, the three things Madi keeps on hand at all times, and Chan’s words of warning to all 20 somethings. 

    Plus, enjoy some hilarious stories about Madi’s recent surprise gambling bender, the special hell that are podcast reviews, and baby name ideas.


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  • This week Lauren and Chan are joined by Kate Casey from Reality Life with Kate Casey as they dive into the fascinating world of the Mother God cult featured in the HBO docuseries “Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God.”
    Hear about cult leader Amy Carlson’s beliefs, including being 19 million year old and being helped by a team of dead celebrities, led by Robin Williams. The gals discuss Mother God’s rise to power and the bizarre practices she and her followers would take part in as part of their community. This docuseries is like a slow motion disaster— you can’t believe what you are seeing, but you also can’t look away. 
    Lauren, Chan, and Kate also talk about their favorite reality topics: The Golden Bachelor, Sister Wives, and Paris Hilton. Hear who Kate feels is the most powerful woman in unscripted television, as well as a genius idea for a TLC spinoff show.


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  • Lauren and Chan are back chatting the stress of longevity protocols and the hilarity of child-free adults offering parenting advice. They discuss the show Paris in Love.  Lauren has some very strong feelings about Paris’s husband and shares what gives her the biggest ick. 
    Lauren and Chan dive into the gems that exist in People magazine, which was so kind to check up on how Justin Timberlake is doing after his harrowing month. They chat William and Kate’s “sexy ass Gap ad” Christmas card, which leads them to chat quiet luxury vs. the obvious flex.
    Taylor Swift’s birthday is coming up, and Travis has some fantastic surprises in the works, and the gals have some thoughts about it. In a truly glass half full attitude, Lauren and Chan have found ways to applaud Kanye’s wife Bianca Censori’s recent style efforts.
    Details of Todd Chrisley’s prison stay are out and things are looking rough. Callout to Kim Kardashian, because Todd needs her help. The gals answer some recent listener questions:

     ⁃Chan’s non-alcoholic wine recommendations
     ⁃Lauren and Chan’s Christmas wishlists 

    Lauren and Chan finally discuss the trailer for the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules, which is truly teasing some amazing drama to come.

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  • Taylor Alison Swift has been named Time’s Person of the Year and gave an actual interview, so naturally Lauren and Chan needed to chat about it, IMMEDIATELY! Listen as the gals give their thoughts on what Taylor had to say about her preparation for The Eras Tour, her “small family business”, Kim & Kanye, creative freedom and re-recording her old music, and of course, her relationship with Travis Kelce.
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  • Lauren and Chan chat anniversary celebrations and the unexpected horrors of living in New York. They get into their love for Oprah and the dilemma that she might be facing after her recent public appearance. The gals then break down the Golden Bachelor finale & after the final rose special. They talk about Gerry’s relationship with one of his ladies completely unraveling after a seemingly wonderful night in the fantasy suite, and why it was actually a good thing in the long run. They also chat about Gerry and his final lady racing to the televised altar in January, “because who knows how much time we have left.” After reading the Hollywood Reporter article on Gerry and seeing Gerry’s reaction over an unexpected trip, Lauren and Chan are confident that Gerry has an insufferable trait that gives them the ick in a big way.
    *spoiler alert: They will be talking about which senior citizen was offered the final rose*
    Lauren and Chan then get into the latest drama with the Markles of Montecito and the names that were revealed as allegedly commenting on Archie’s skin color. Finally, a quick moment on Morgan Wade appearing in RHOBH with Kyle!


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