A Couple of Brain Cells

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Kyle and Amelia talk about all the significant events in Pop Culture that Kyle has missed and Amelia has been too chronically online for.

  1. 4d ago

    14. Dramageddon Part 3: James Charles

    This week, Kyle and Amelia cover the origins of beauty YouTuber James Charles. See more from the episode and keep up with us here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: "James Charles," Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Charles "An Unhinged James Charles Deepdive," Uploaded by Nikki Carreon, YouTube, May 28, 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT11Psl8uW8 "James Charles x Morphe Reveal," Uploaded by James Charles, YouTube, November 2, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c4wxwLbtxo "JaysCoding's webcam video October 31, 2011 12:17 PM," Uploaded by JaysCoding, YouTube, October 31, 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHrsUu4c7Mc&list=PLZhhb8hH6QCk "BLUE/BROWN SERPENT Makeup Tutorial," Uploaded by James Charles, YouTube, March 3, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raxb4zHJJPQ&list=PLZhhb8hH6QCk&index=2 "First Male CoverGirl James Charles Meets Ellen," Uploaded by TheEllenShow, YouTube, November 14, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2gbJYMu2Kg&list=PLZhhb8hH6QCk&index=3 "RECREATING MY MEMES," Uploaded by James Charles, YouTube, April 4, 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzIbLeGnr0&list=PLZhhb8hH6QCk&index=5 "James Singing New Rules on his Lame Tour," Uploaded by Boujee Clips, YouTube, May 12, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtfwe5e1eJs&list=PLZhhb8hH6QCk&index=7

  2. Jul 29

    13. Dramageddon Part Two: Shane Dawson

    This week, Kyle and Amelia continue their journey into Dramageddon and meet Shane Dawson along the way! See more from the episode and keep up with us here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: "How Shane Dawson Gaslit Us All (a deep dive)." Uploaded by Justin Jordan, YouTube, May 9, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y87grKiHHo&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=2 "Shane Dawson." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Dawson "Becoming Jeffree Star for a Day." Uploaded by Shane , YouTube, August 2, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxtT_6d0DWQ&list=PLDs0tNoNYTz05R0xo7PCVc-RgL2fsJnGg&index=12 "FRED IS DEAD." Uploaded by Shane Dawson TV, YouTube, September 12, 2008, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NLXlZivlyA&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=3 "Shane Dawson OFFENSIVE RACIST COMPILATION 1." Uploaded by Hoang Dung Vlog, YouTube, July 2, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1oi58EoXr8&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=14 "CHUCK E. CHEESE conspiracy - ALL SCENES - Shane Dawson," Uploaded by goldenboba, YouTube, February 13, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4HZHy9hC7Y&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=15 "Shane Dawson FIRST EVER VIDEO! (The 411) 3" Uploaded by shanedawsonforeverr, YouTube, December 14, 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcA9svlHuT4&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=6 "Shane Dawson Jenny Craig Full Video," Uploaded by Bullshizzlen, YouTube, July 28, 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEjCa3p4nOQ&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=7 "An Unhinged Shane Dawson Deepdive (part 1)." Uploaded by Nikki Carreon, YouTube, April 6, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlcSX6wPTGQ&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=4 "My Apology (Blackface and Offensive Videos," Uploaded by Shane, YouTube, September 25, 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZDt5zQWsE&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=9 "Taking Accountability," Uploaded by Shane, YouTube, June 26, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ardRp2x0D_E&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=13 "DMV," Uploaded by ShaneDawsonTVupload, YouTube, January 8, 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uspvv9he5_8&list=PLO_LfvGJd9eo&index=11

  3. Jul 22

    12. Dramageddon Part One: Jeffree Star

    Welcome to part one of the Dramageddon Series! This week, Kyle and Amelia introduce Jeffree Star, his origins on the internet, and the controversies following him. See more from the episode and keep up with us here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: "Jeffree Star." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffree_Star "An Unhinged Jeffree Star Deepdive," Uploaded by Nikki Carreon, Youtube, August 1, 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0No44amnyX0&list=PLB3ER49R7QH0 Kinonen, Sarah and Frey, Kaitlyn. "Kat Von D and Jeffree Star Feud Update: Have They Made Up?" People Magazine, https://people.com/style/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-kat-von-d-and-jeffree-star-feud/ Stadler, Erika. "Everything You Need To Know About The Kat Von D & Jeffree Star Drama." Refinery29, https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/07/117317/jeffree-star-kat-von-d-fight "Jeffree Star Harassing Homeless Woman!" Uploaded by Clown, Youtube, June 28, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hv4YRwj3VU&list=PLB3ER49R7QH0&index=2 "Kat Von D fight with Jeffree Star - KAT VON D EXPOSED JEFFREE STAR." Uploaded by Oh! Bad Witch, Youtube, July 9, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQcKOmDsJe4&list=PLB3ER49R7QH0&index=4 "DEAR KAT VON D: IT'S EASIER TO TELL THE TRUTH." Uploaded by jeffreestar, Youtube, June 20, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSoaHF0s1Rs "RACISM." Uploaded by Jeffree Star, Youtube, June 20, 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su6FeI7lHVg&list=PLB3ER49R7QH0&index=5

  4. Jul 1

    11. Taylor Swift vs Kanye West

    This week Kyle and Amelia dive into the long standing feud between Kanye West and Taylor Swift. Keep up with us and see more from the episode here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: Gavilanes, Grace and Dodd, Sophie. "A Complete Timeline of Taylor Swift and Kanye West's Feud." People Magazine, https://people.com/music/kanye-west-famous-inside-his-and-taylor-swifts-relationship-history/ "Taylor Swift - Kanye West Feud." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift–Kanye_West_feud Mamo, Heran, Chan, Anna, and Dailey, Hannah. "A Timeline of Ye & Taylor Swift's Relationship." Billboard.com, https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swift-kanye-west-relationship-timeline/ "2009 MTV Video Music Awards." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_MTV_Video_Music_Awards "HD Kanye West Interrupts Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards." Youtube, Uploaded by Occult, October 16, 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwTx1VuMlqo&list=PLO-jJxKCOn_Q "Kanye West Apologizes for Grabbing the Microphone from Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards." Youtube, Uploaded by PublicApologyCentral, September 29, 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrHAb6ynStE&list=PLO-jJxKCOn_Q&index=4 "Kim K - Taylor Swift/Kanye Phone Call [Full snapchats with subtitles]." Youtube, Uploaded by Rikka, July 17, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9whRaPgfLs&list=PLO-jJxKCOn_Q&index=5 "The Full UNEDITED Conversation Between Taylor Swift & Kanye West." Youtube, Uploaded by Dejui Eiraqius, March 20, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUPL_TyVq94&t=887s

  5. Jun 24

    10. Fyre Festival

    Kyle and Amelia discuss the one and only Fyre Festival! We apologize for the millennial slander. Follow us and see more from the episode here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: Vargas, Alani. "Keep Track Of The Fyre Fest Disaster With This Detailed Timeline." Refinery29, https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/01/221816/fyre-festival-timeline-what-happened-netflix-documentary "Billy Mcfarland." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_McFarland "Ja Rule." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja_Rule "Fyre Festival." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fyre_Festival#cite_note-44 "Fyre Festival Founder Sentenced." fbi.gov, https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/fyre-festival-founder-sentenced-11051 Watts, Marina. "Billy McFarland Sells Fyre Festival Brand for This Eye-Watering Amount: 'Damn'," People Magazine, https://people.com/billy-mcfarland-sells-fyre-fest-brand-for-245k-11773224 "Andy King's Fyre Festival Evian Confession In Full," Youtube, Uploaded by Still Watching Netflix, December 19, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwAa8e-gkAY

  6. Jun 17

    9. Ruby Franke and Eight Passengers

    This week Kyle and Amelia talk about the rapid rise and fall of Ruby Franke including her arrest and sentencing. WARNING: This episode contains talk of harm to children. See more from this week and keep up with us here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: Lambert, Olly. “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.” Hulu.  “Ruby Franke.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Franke “Jodi Hildebrandt.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodi_Hildebrandt

  7. Jun 3

    8. Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson

    This week Kyle and Amelia revisit Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's whirlwind romance. See more from this episode and keep up with us here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: Hurtado, Alexandra. “Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s Relationship: A Look Back.” People Magazine, https://people.com/music/pete-davidson-ariana-grande-relationship-timeline/ “Roast of Justin Bieber - Pete Davidson - Comparing Fathers - Uncensored.” Youtube, Uploaded by Comedy Central, March 20, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOKVHvjQ1Gc  “Ariana Grande.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande “Pete Davidson.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Davidson TMZ Staff, “Ariana Grande and Mac Miller Split.” TMZ, https://www.tmz.com/2018/05/09/ariana-grande-mac-miller-split-breakup/ “Pete Davidson: A Complete Dating History,” celebdeepdives.com, https://celebdeepdives.com/2022/01/24/pete-davidson-a-comprehensive-deep-dive-into-his-entire-dating-history/ Haskell, Rob. “Ariana Grande on Grief and Growing Up.” Vogue, https://www.vogue.com/article/ariana-grande-cover-august-2019

  8. May 27

    7. Kierra Lewis and BookTok

    This week Kyle and Amelia dip their toes into the vast world of BookTok. Specifically, they discuss the major controversy around the "Queen of BookTok," Kierra Lewis. See more and keep up with us here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: TikTok. “The Power of BookTok: Why TikTok’s Book Community Is Driving A New Era In Publishing.” Forbes Magazine, https://www.forbes.com/sites/tiktok/2025/04/21/the-power-of-booktok-why-tiktoks-book-community-is-driving-a-new-era-in-publishing/ Simon, Scott. “A surprising genre of romance novels is gaining popularity.” NPR, https://www.npr.org/2024/06/08/nx-s1-4977771/a-surprising-genre-of-romance-novels-is-gaining-popularity "How BookTok's thirst invaded a family's life: the drama between Seattle Kraken and romance readers." Youtube, Uploaded by readwithcindy, August 7, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6ZpCqQAfZ8&t=1485s Kierra Lewis's entire TikTok Page. https://www.tiktok.com/@kierralewis75?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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Kyle and Amelia talk about all the significant events in Pop Culture that Kyle has missed and Amelia has been too chronically online for.

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  • Creator
    a couple of braincells
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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