Pop Apologists

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A podcast by two sisters who care about celebrities as much as their family.

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  1. 1 day ago · Subscribers Only

    408: Daddy Issues Divulged: Alex Cooper’s Ruthless Pursuit + Sofia’s Side of the Split

    A deep dive into Sofia Franklin's tell-all memoir and what it reveals about the Call Her Daddy fallout and Alex Cooper's behavior from the beginning. We end with an (albeit less-than-expertly-informed) bang: the NVIDIA scandal engulfing Jensen Huang. (00:02:54) Alex & Sofia's Origin Story — the car ride that sparked a sensation and what happened to the original wingwoman, Lauren (00:06:05) A Staged Paparazzi Photo — the Fish Bar dinner photo Alex planted on a sports gossip site topped off with her own comments? (00:12:10) Starting with Barstool — Dave Portnoy's DM after three episodes and the jump to three million downloads (00:17:56) MILF Hunter: the Ghostwriter — the secret ghostwriter Muji who warned Sofia of her fate (00:21:10) Chaos at the Christmas Party — the blackout night Alex won't explain (00:27:17) Renegotiation & The Big Split — the 100% hidden raise and side deal (00:40:05) Dave's Narrative RE: Soupman — Dave pinning the blame on boyfriend Peter Nelson and the Business Insider tip (00:48:38) Call Her Daddy Today — the gap between Call Her Daddy's download counts and its comment numbers (00:54:37) The NVIDIA Spy Scandal — Jensen Huang's affair (with a Chinese spy?) (01:01:56) Kagen Breaks Down NVIDIA — we bring out the big guns to explain founder-led chip dominance, whether or not Lauren is a honeypot, and why Huang may return

  2. 3 days ago ·  Video

    407: The Threat of “Daddy Issues,” SKIMS Junk Drawer Xmas + RHOSLC Meltdowns

    A chaotic rundown of everything from Jen Affleck's messy divorce videos to Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss reuniting at the Chiefs game. Plus Kim Kardashian's SKIMS advent calendar, Alex Cooper RE:Sofia Franklin's book, Kylie's dream house in SHAMBLES, and the Russell Brand verdict. (00:04:01) Lauren's Tried & True Drinking Hack — the classic stop-drinking-by-eleven-then-switch-to-water trick to skip the hangover (00:08:56) A Scathing Pro-Dax-Shepard Review — we'll take the one star if it means we resemble the Foster sisters at all (00:13:31) Sleep Scores/Eight Sleep — are sleep scores as a self-fulfilling prophecy? (00:17:09) Jen Affleck's Divorce Video — Zac's leaked 'your boobs are sagging' clip and his apology montage reminds us that men must unplug at all costs (00:22:57) The "Boring Divorce" Trend — Amanda Seyfried's post to 'normalize the boring divorce' (00:25:13) Taylor & Karlie at Chiefs Game — Gaylor truthers everywhere rejoice (00:29:13) Shutting Down Betty Buzz — Blake Lively quietly shutters her Betty Buzz drink line (00:30:40) 818 Suspicions + Kendall Jenner Pontifications — 818 stans speak now (00:33:03) SKIMS Advent Calendar Flop — the $150 SKIMS advent calendar packing a PUNCH with two bobby pins a day (00:39:37) Kylie's Fake Tuscan House — a critic exposing Kylie's 'Tuscan' villa as run-of-the-mill McMansion Provence (00:42:51) Alex Cooper RE: Daddy Issues — is Sofia Franklin's book hinting at an Alex Cooper and Portnoy fling? (00:47:14) Salt Lake City Meltdown — Angie's dinner-table meltdown at Mary over a thoughtless remark (00:54:12) Russell Brand Conviction — Russell Brand's ten-year sentence See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. 6 Nov · Subscribers Only

    406: Homemaker Icon Martha Unhoused, Taylor’s Private Investigation + Another SLOMW Split

    The girls are back to unpack the week's biggest pop culture headlines. Including but not limited to: Martha Stewart's Halloween costume controversy, Amanda Batula's reality TV exit, Jen Affleck's divorce, and the latest Real Housewives of New York drama. (00:05:49) ✉️ Rehashing Old Wounds — letters from our past left unwritten (00:19:23) 🎃 Martha Stewart's Halloween Costume — Martha Stewart's 'I am hungry' homeless costume and her subsequent statements (00:25:54) 📺 Amanda Batula Leaves In the City — Amanda Batula blames online bullying for quitting In the City (00:29:25) 📖 Suki Waterhouse & Bradley Cooper — Suki Waterhouse's rare word on Bradley Cooper (00:33:56) ⚖️ Anonymous Celebrity Accused of Sexual Misconduct — celebrity fighting a British court to keep his sexual misconduct case anonymous (00:38:26) 👗 Taylor Swift Dress Leak — Taylor Swift hiring investigators over the leaked Daily Mail renderings (00:41:31) 🏈 Belichick & Jordon Hudson Split — Belichick snaps over the Jordon Hudson split (00:44:25) 💋 MGK & Dakota Johnson — in a shocking turn of events, Lauren is hot for MGK? (00:52:59) 💔 Jen Affleck Files for Divorce — Jen Affleck files for divorce while pregnant with baby number four (00:57:29) 🍕 Real Housewives of New York — Daisy's "Cuban firefighter" story and the suspiciously staged Epstein Files moment

  4. 4 Nov ·  Video

    405: Deeply Deranged Things We Did for Dudes Ft. WHAT WE SAID

    Jaci and Chelsey of the What We Said podcast stop by to swap the most unhinged things we've done for a crush. No shred of dignity is spared, and listener submissions range from good advice to straining credulity. Including but not limited to: a fake Facebook boyfriend named Henry Garrett, a Jonas Brothers concert confession, trust funds and private planes, and mastermind-level manipulation. (00:00:51) 🧵 Chelsey x Chanler Invisible String — Chanler's BYU crush on Chelsey's brother Ladd (00:03:43) 🏢 Apartment Hierarchies of Provo — Crucial mapping of King Henry to the elite Village (00:07:31) 💌 Lauren's Dalliance with Henry Garrett — Inventing a fake Facebook suitor with an accidentally notable face (00:24:53) 🦓 Zebra Undies 4 Joe Jonas — Twelve-year-old Chanler's zebra undies prepared for Joe Jonas (00:30:25) 🏎️ A Carrie Underwood-esque Approach to Revenge — Listener rips wires from a cheating trust-fund boyfriend's vintage Porsche (00:35:28) 🪂 Parachutist Proposal (Urban Legend?) — A hired parachutist delivering champagne to a lake, and other suspect submissions (00:44:02) 🙈 Extreme Levels of Desperation — Fake condom pregnancies, self-portrait binders, and butt inserts worn on dates Nature’s Sunshine: Go to https://www.naturessunshine.com today and use the code POP for 20% off your first order, plus free shipping. Progressive: Bundle and save with Progressive today at http://www.progressive.com 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. 28 Oct ·  Video

    403: Bethenny Frankel's Clapback to Andy Cohen, Sofia Franklyn Writes About Alex Cooper + More Taylor Wedding Crumbs

    To be a part of our upcoming Book Club, shop HER KIND by Sophie Lefens from Harper Collins https://amzn.to/4BkzHdL Bethenny Frankel takes to TikTok for a zinger of an Andy Cohen clapback, Sofia Franklyn releases an eye-opening excerpt from her impending autobiography “Daddy Issues”, and engagement buzz around Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet. As if we needed more to digest, there are newly leaked details from Taylor Swift’s wedding. (00:01:44) 📚 Pop Apologist’s Cute Cozy Book Cult — introducing our new quarterly free book club, more details to come! (00:06:01) 👨‍⚕️ Chanler’s Stirring Celebrity Sighting — just feet away from our north star of older men (00:12:55) 👶 Lauren’s Having Twins — the Atkin-twins are at twenty-two weeks! (00:15:47) 📺 Bethenny Frankel Claps Back at Bravo Fanfest — Bethenny Frankel’s TikTok tagline swipe at Andy Cohen over ratings (00:23:38) 📖 Sofia Franklyn’s Sobering Book Excerpt — Sofia Franklyn’s book excerpt on her abortion and the emotions of being eclipsed by Alex Cooper (00:40:00) 💍 Kylie Jenner’s Feeling Engagement Pressure — Kylie Jenner’s alleged engagement pressure amid Kendall and Jacob’s romance (00:47:28) 🎠 Taylor’s Wedding Photos?! — the leaked seven-million-dollar carousel and manmade pond that were cut from the wedding (00:53:07) ⚖️ Thomas Markle Sr. Allegations — disturbing allegations against Thomas Markle Sr. uncovered in the Philippines + Meghan’s response (01:04:56) 🏈 Tom Brady’s Newest Lady — Tom Brady reportedly dating Candice Swanepoel and we are cheers-ing to a more age appropriate chapter for this GOAT Early Bird CBD: Visit https://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 20% off Hero Bread: Go to https://www.hero.co and use code POP at checkout for 10% off your order. Ladder Technologies: Head to https://www.ladder.fit/POP and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join. Ritual: Get early access to Ritual’s Black Friday Sale for 40% off your first order when you visit https://www.Ritual.com/POP. Progressive: Don’t wait, get your quote today at http://www.progressive.com Macy’s: Shop cashmere sweaters in stores or online at http://www.macys.com 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. 23 Oct · Subscribers Only

    402: Prince Harry Calls Out William and Charles + Why We're Praying for Kylie Jenner

    Check out Sophie's new novel, HER KIND out now from Harper Collins https://amzn.to/4BkzHdL From Kylie Jenner's biggest home renovation regret and Taylor Swift's gala performance and red carpet moment to Selena Gomez's confessional and Prince Harry interview on family dynamics. Plus: Bronwyn Newport's divorce drama heats up, Amanda Seyfried's co-parenting, and Tim McGraw's Hall of Fame moment. (00:08:42) 🔥 Kylie Jenner's Fireplace Regret — Kylie Jenner laments not putting a fireplace in her glam room (00:11:00) 📚 Sophie's Book Reading — going to Sophie's HarperCollins book event and the relationship-to-time question (00:14:52) 👗 Taylor Swift's Gala Look — Taylor Swift's Dior gown at the Academy Museum Gala and inner circle theories (00:19:40) 🎤 Taylor's Disappointing Performance — Taylor's gala performance has us questioning some of her decisions (00:23:11) 💸 Bronwyn Paid Her Boyfriend? — Rumor Bronwyn paid boyfriend Brandon 15K to film scenes (00:25:49) 💔 Amanda Seyfried's Divorce — Amanda Seyfried's co-parenting choices and how her marriage began (00:29:33) 💍 TJ & Amy's Exes Update — TJ and Amy's exes get engaged in a full-circle remix (00:33:09) 🧡 Tim McGraw Catches Strays — Tim McGraw's Hall of Fame spray tan and daughter Audrey's talent (00:37:29) 🚭 Selena Gomez Addresses Her Voice Change — Selena Gomez says vaping permanently changed her voice (00:42:08) 👑 Prince Harry's GQ Interview — Prince Harry's GQ grief interview and the family rift with William (00:49:49) 🗽 RHONY — The RealReal rumor, Equinox lore, and Carole's dating brag (01:01:28) 🏔️ RHOSLC — The table turns on Bronwyn as everyone questions her story

  7. 21 Oct ·  Video

    401: You Can See Everything Doc Review + Sophie Lefens on Debut Novel, HER KIND

    Check out Sophie's new novel, HER KIND out now from Harper Collins https://amzn.to/4BkzHdL Our very smart friend and debut novelist, Sophie Lefens, stops by to dig deep into the documentary You Can See Everything. Plus, we review Sophie's poignant novel, Her Kind, about motherhood and female relationships. (00:02:41) 🩸 Elizabeth Holmes Documentary — the three-hour Elizabeth Holmes documentary leaving more questions than answers (00:04:18) 🤔 Manipulative or Delusional? — debating whether Holmes is a master manipulator or operating under a different reality (00:17:51) 🏖️ Beach House Setting — the humble, dimly lit beach house and the absent childcare raising suspicions (00:20:41) 🧠 Convincing Herself — the Steve Jobs reality distortion defense she refuses to claim (00:27:12) 💰 Billy's Role and Money — Holmes' husband asks for investor money and the $435 million restitution owed (00:40:27) 💍 Are they really in love? — Billy's nefarious intentions, the Dyson Airwrap, and Theranos 2.0 investors (00:51:48) 🎭 Nathan as a Narrator — Nathan Fielder's meta persona and whether he was duped by Holmes (00:53:35) 📖 Sophie's Novel Her Kind — Sophie's novel Her Kind, the terror of true love, and the poignant characters Early Bird CBD: Visit https://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 20% off HERS Weight Loss: Visit https://www.forhers.com/APOLOGISTS to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. Ladder Technologies: Head to https://www.ladder.fit/POP and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join. Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://www.Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Progressive: Don’t wait, get your quote today at http://www.progressive.com Macy’s: Shop cashmere sweaters in stores or online at http://www.macys.com FTC Disclosure: 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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