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Diving deeper on the characters we love to consume! Laura Diez hosts guest conversations and shares stories exploring the portrayals of real people on reality tv, fictionalized women that stay in our memories, and pop culture legends. New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays.

  1. 2D AGO

    Vanessa Williams, Most Successful Miss America Forced to Resign

    Vanessa Williams, one of the most recognizable stars of her generation, started her career in the public eye as the first Black Miss America. We're discussing her historic win in 1984 - the impact and the backlash - and the road that got her into pageants. With just seven weeks left in her reign, explicit photos that she had taken years prior were sold to Penthouse. When the news broke of their publication, she was given just 72 hours to respond. We'll discuss the lawsuit, her massive career post-Miss America, and the organization's apology in 2015. Find me everywhere: linktr.ee/literallylaurad Time stamps: 00:00 Overview 01:42 Youth 03:55 Miss America: The Weight of the Crown 06:24 The Photographs 09:52 Resignation + Lawsuit 13:35 The Comeback! 15:38 The Apology 18:14 My Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Peaches + Pearls! Meeting new Real Housewives

    This week we saw the premiere of Real Housewives of Atlanta, including the introduction of two new cast members, K. Michelle and Pinky Cole. We'll discuss their introductions to the show and Porsha's dinner party. Plus, we got this week the second episode of the brand new franchise, Real Housewives of Rhode Island. I'm sharing my takeaways as we continue to get to know this cast: Kelsey's second boyfriend, Liz's stepmotherhood, and the Rulla/Jo-Ellen conflict. Find me everywhere: linktr.ee/literallylaurad Time stamps: 0:28 RHOA, meeting K. Michelle and Pinky Cole 03:50 Porsha's dinner party 06:08 RHORI, Kelsey's second boyfriend 07:24 Liz's role as a stepmother 08:19 Meeting Rulla 09:37 Rulla vs Jo-Ellen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  3. APR 7

    Carrie Leigh sued Hugh Hefner for wasting her time

    By popular demand, we're visiting the story of Carrie Leigh: the 19-year-old model who became Hefner's live-in girlfriend for five years... and then sued him for $35 million. Carrie Leigh was the first person on record to refer to the world of Playboy as a "cult." We're covering her rise in the public eye as "first lady of the Playboy Mansion," and the palimony suit alleging she was promised marriage, children, a Malibu beach house, and an annual salary. Plus: the (suspected?) allegation against Carrie Leigh by Jennifer Saginor, author of Playground, that they had a romantic relationship while the author was a teenager. Find me everywhere: linktr.ee/literallylaurad Time stamps: 01:41 Road to Playboy 04:22 Relationship with Hugh Hefner 06:43 Life at the Playboy Mansion 09:06 Break up 09:44 Palimony suit 11:55 More lawsuits 12:36 Jennifer Saginor 16:30 Calling Playboy a Cult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  4. APR 3

    Hello Rhode Island! RHORI First Impressions

    We have a new Housewives franchise! I am reflecting on the first episode of Real Housewives of Rhode Island - meeting the cast, group dynamics, and what I am most intrigued to learn the rest of the season. Overall, pleasantly surprised - speaking on what the speculation beforehand and what I think will be the magic of the show. Find me on socials!! linktr.ee/literallylaurad Time stamps: 00:00 Speculations + initial thoughts 01:14 Alicia 02:43 Rosie 04:02 Jo-Ellen 05:54 Kelsey 07:31 Liz and Dolores 08:21 Ashley I 10:06 Rulla 10:46 Group dynamics, intrigue for the rest of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  5. MAR 31

    Becoming Creatures; Intimacy Coordination with Laura Arden

    We're joined in conversation today by Laura Arden, a creature actor and intimacy coordinator. We speak about developing specialties on film sets, self-advocacy, neurodivergence, and the value in being a multifaceted talent. Spoiler: Laura is also one of my dearest friends, so the conversation is both tender and giggly and so fun. Time stamps: 1:26 Becoming an actor 3:53 Creature acting 12:58 Confidence and self-expression 18:40 Intimacy coordination 24:02 Multifaceted talent 29:30 How Hollywood is changing, consumption habits + AI 33:37 Intimacy coordinator tips for every day relationships 37:25 Self advocacy 42:56 Dream roles, favorite creatures in film 44:52 Specializing vs generalizing in Hollywood 46:31 Fashion modeling Find me on socials!! linktr.ee/literallylaurad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  6. MAR 27

    Love Story finale; Love Overboard; RHOBH; Ladies of London

    Our first Friday content roundup!! We have a lot to discuss about this week on television. We will of course overview Alex Cooper's new reality dating show on Hulu, Love Overboard (actually wild). Also: this season so far on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, including my thoughts on Amanda Frances; and the new series (reboot) Ladies of London: The New Reign and their forced trauma bonding activity. We'll close discussing this season of Ryan Murphy's FX show, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette - I am getting into *all* my thoughts on the season and today's finale episode. Timestamps: 1:31 Love Overboard 6:54 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 9:45 Ladies of London: The New Reign 14:38 Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Find me on socials!! www.linktr.ee/literallylaurad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  7. MAR 24

    Farrah Fawcett, Life and Legacy of an Angel

    We're diving into the career, personal life, and lasting legacy of icon Farrah Fawcett. From her early career, to *that* poster, and from her professional pivot after one impatful season on Charlie's Angels. Plus, her relationships with Lee Majors, Ryan O'Neil, and the college boyfriend that reveal their rekindled romance after her passing. PLUS! Exciting news - Characters will now be coming out twice per week, Tuesdays and Fridays!! Find me on socials! https://linktr.ee/literallylaurad Timestamps: 01:57 Early life 3:19 The iconic poster 4:27 Charlie's Angels 5:46 Career pivot: Extremities, grittier roles 8:21 Cancer diagnosis + documentary 9:35 Romantic relationships 13:25 Greg Lott vs Ryan O'Neil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

  8. MAR 17

    Holly Madison: Life After Playboy

    Holly Madison joins us for a candid conversation about life during and post her seven-year residency at the Playboy Mansion. From the complicated reality of the relationship she was in, to the impact of Girls Next Door on her life (despite not being paid for the show until season five)! Holly opens up about rebuilding her life in Las Vegas, as shared on her spin-off show, Holly's World. She looks back on the backlash to her opening up about the abusive nature of her relationship with Hugh Hefner, initially with her book, Down the Rabbit Hole, and later in the wake of his passing and the Me Too Movement. We reflect on friendships and other iconic women throughout Playboy history, and what it's meant to revisit these GND years through her own podcast, Girls Next Level. Find me on socials!! https://linktr.ee/literallylaurad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
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Diving deeper on the characters we love to consume! Laura Diez hosts guest conversations and shares stories exploring the portrayals of real people on reality tv, fictionalized women that stay in our memories, and pop culture legends. New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays.

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  • Creator
    Cloud10
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    269
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cloud10

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