Daily Dose of Dana

Dana Bowling

Your daily hit of everything you're not supposed to care about (but definitely do). Every day, Dana breaks down the biggest celebrity drama, wildest scandals, messiest reality TV moments, and true crime cases that have everyone talking — with zero filter and maximum snark. Think of it as catching up with your most plugged-in friend who somehow already knows everything before it hits the group chat. New episodes drop daily M-F, so you're never behind on the chaos!

  1. 22h ago

    Russell Brand SENTENCED To 10 Years! Karen Read Documentary Trailer, Love is Blind & More

    Dana opens by thanking viewers and shares a fan tribute video. Most of the episode covers Russell Brand’s 10.5-year sentence: the judge’s sentencing remarks, his father’s defiant interview, life in prison, and statements from his victims. The rest of the show covers the trailer for the new Netflix Karen Read documentary, former Little Rascals star Bug Hall’s controversial GoFundMe, Dane Cook’s documentary Funny Money, and a couple-by-couple breakdown of the chaotic Love Is Blind reunion. Timestamps0:00:00 – Intro, today’s rundown and a weekend recap0:08:17 – Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years: Dana’s take on the verdict0:14:22 – The judge’s sentencing remarks (graphic content warning)0:22:37 – Brand’s first weekend in prison: inmates’ chant and overcrowded conditions0:26:00 – Wife Laura Gallacher, Gemma Goldstein’s statement and the victim’s impact statement0:35:33 – 2002 clip of Russell Brand and his father: “learnt behavior?”0:38:55 – Sandra Birchmore trial update and the Karen Read Netflix documentary trailer0:47:07 – Little Rascals star Bug Hall’s GoFundMe controversy0:55:56 – Funny Money: Dane Cook’s Netflix documentary (plus a quick take on the Natalee Holloway doc)0:59:18 – Love Is Blind reunion breakdown, couple by couple1:10:16 – Wrap-up and thanks 💬 What do you think of the Brand sentence, and will you be watching the Karen Read doc? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for daily pop culture and true crime news. SPONSORED BY: Heat Holders: Head to https://www.HeatHolders.com and use code DAILYDOSE for 15% off your order, plus free shipping on purchases over $25 OLIPOP:  Get a free can of OLIPOP: ○ Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one ○ Works on single cans of any flavor, any retailer ○ URL: https://drinkolipop.com/DANA Hims & Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/dailydose to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling 📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter 👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 3d ago

    Thomas Markle ARRESTED, Jen Affleck Divorce Takes A NASTY Turn. Jax Taylor Wants MONEY From Brittany

    Dana wraps up the week with a "divorce court" episode. She covers Thomas Markle's arrest and what it means for Meghan and Harry, Jen Affleck's split from Zach and the TikTok she posted afterward, and Jax Taylor's spousal-support demands against Brittany. She also gets to Taylor Swift being called a "fake" Knicks fan, Russell Brand's first night in prison, and the backlash to a new Bravo show starring former Big Brother contestant Aaryn Gries. Timestamps0:00:00 – Intro: Friday check-in, "grandma status" glasses, today's topics0:05:46 – Thomas Markle arrested in Florida on child sexual abuse material charges0:17:51 – Jen Affleck files for divorce from Zak; his TikTok response0:25:52 – Jen's "vindictive" TikTok: abuse or just rude?0:37:45 – Jax Taylor asks Brittany for $17.4K a month in spousal support plus lawyer fees0:45:31 – Taylor Swift called the Knicks' "fakest" celebrity fan by Tyler Kolek0:48:44 – Russell Brand's first night in a UK prison0:52:38 – Megyn Kelly defends Russell Brand0:54:53 – Meghan Markle keeps selling As Ever holiday products0:55:11 – Bravo's new show with Aaryn Gries and the backlash Links and resources mentioned - Patreon: patreon.com/danabowling- Sponsor, Hers: forhers.com/dailydose- Book: *Wrecked* by Brie L. Mina, a possible pick for The Pages Between Us podcast- Book: the *Big Little Lies* sequel (audiobook Dana is listening to) 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling 📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter 👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 4d ago

    Russell Brand Found GUILTY | Why I Now Believe Jon Gosselin + Love Is Blind Weddings

    Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault. I break down every charge and verdict, and why I'm not buying his "I was a fool, but never a rapist" video. Plus: Colin Gosselin's book hits #1 for a third straight week, Kate's own diary entries from "Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled the World," and why I now believe Jon Gosselin (TLC, Dr. Phil, the custody fight and the gag order). Then a Blake Lively Cosmo cover story and the Love Is Blind weddings, spoilers included. 🎙️ SPONSORThis episode is brought to you by Hers. Visit forhers.com/dailydose for personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause and more. Individual results may vary. ⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro5:00 Russell Brand found guilty13:00 Every charge & verdict, broken down20:00 Russell's video & why I'm not buying it26:00 Colin Gosselin's book: 3 weeks at #128:15 Kate's diary: "How She Fooled the World"35:45 Why I believe Jon Gosselin48:00 Blake Lively's Cosmo cover drama50:00 Love Is Blind weddings (spoilers!)1:00:45 Wrap-up 📚 Check out my book podcast, Between the Pages, here on YouTube.💜 Join the Patreon for my weekly bonus episode. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling 📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter 👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 5d ago

    Brian Austin Green & Sharna Burgess Split? Jon Gosselin Opens Up, Perez Hilton, Mel Rycroft Update

    Brian Austin Green & Sharna Burgess Split? Jon Gosselin Opens Up, Perez Hilton, Mel Rycroft Update Are Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess over? After his "I'm so lonely" meltdown during Dancing with the Stars, fans noticed Sharna hasn't worn her engagement ring in over a month. Plus: Jon Gosselin breaks his silence on being alienated from his kids ("I wouldn't be able to pick them out in the street"), former Bachelor star and DWTS champ Melissa Rycroft's second DWI arrest and her statement on her mental health, Perez Hilton's recovery update, Blake Lively's election-night outing, and Chris Rock's nonverbal learning disorder. Also: my October reads, the new Natalee Holloway doc, The Promise on Hulu, and a very serious 90210 tangent (Team Brenda & Dylan forever). 🎙️ SPONSORThis episode is brought to you by Hers. Visit forhers.com/dailydose for personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause and more. Individual results may vary. ⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:00 Between the Pages & my October reads6:00 New docs: Natalee Holloway & The Promise on Hulu10:15 Brian Austin Green's DWTS meltdown, are they broken up?31:45 Blake Lively's election-night outing33:45 Chris Rock's nonverbal learning disorder (and Will Smith)40:00 In the Shadow of Eight book club & Jon Gosselin opens up50:15 Melissa Rycroft's second DWI arrest & her statement1:00:30 Perez Hilton recovery update1:04:30 Wrap-up 📚 Check out my book podcast, Between the Pages, here on YouTube.💜 Join the Patreon for my weekly bonus episode. 👍 If you enjoyed the show, hit like and subscribe for your daily dose of pop culture, true crime and celebrity news. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling 📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter 👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 6d ago

    KJ Biermann Fights Back, Idaho 4 Survivor Assumes New Identity, H3 Podcast Divorce, DWTS & More

    It's Election Day on Daily Dose of Dana! Today: KJ Biermann's attorney challenges all seven charges against him, Idaho 4 survivor Dylan Mortensen pleads with a judge to keep her face blurred after moving nine times and changing her identity, H3 Podcast's Hila and Ethan Klein make their divorce official, Justin Timberlake and Rob Lowe both have docuseries on the way, Eric Dane's memoir is out, and Dancing with the Stars sends Julia Stiles home. Plus: postpartum hospital juice, vivid dreams, and how I'm using AI to help run my show. 🎙️ SPONSORThis episode is brought to you by Hers. Visit forhers.com/dailydose for personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause and more. Individual results may vary. ⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro15:30 KJ Biermann challenges all seven charges24:30 Idaho 4 survivor Dylan Mortensen fights to stay anonymous40:30 H3 Podcast divorce: Hila and Ethan Klein50:00 Justin Timberlake's Apple TV docuseries51:45 Rob Lowe's Netflix documentary54:15 Eric Dane's memoir, My Book of Days58:00 Dancing with the Stars: Ezra, perfect scores and Julia Stiles goes home1:00:45 Wrap-up 👍 If you enjoyed the show, hit like and subscribe for your daily dose of pop culture, true crime and celebrity news. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling 📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter 👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Nov 2

    Savannah Guthrie Makes a Plea, Leah McSweeny DROPS Lawsuit, Halloween Costume Cancellations!

    Happy Monday, Dosers! It's my mom's 77th birthday, and we're recapping a chaotic Halloween weekend, from a Calabasas street party to a two-day baseball tournament. Then we get into the costume controversies: Martha Stewart's deleted post, Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer's Kerrigan/Harding recreation, and where the line really is. Plus: Leah McSweeney settles her lawsuit with Bravo, a surprise face in the Matthew Perry doc, Savannah Guthrie's emotional post about her mom, Collin Gosselin's book hits #1 again, Amanda & West go as Dumb and Dumber, and meet the new In the City cast. Hit like and subscribe, and say hi in the comments! TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:00 Halloween weekend recap:10:26 Martha Stewart's costume backlash + apology18:42 Jessica Alba as Nancy Kerrigan22:03 Mormon Wives star dresses as Jackie Kennedy29:14 Leah McSweeney drops her lawsuit after Bravo settlement36:32 Matthew Perry doc + a high school bestie on screen40:29 Savannah Guthrie's plea for her mom46:32 Collin Gosselin's book hits #1 two weeks in a row50:24 Amanda & West as Dumb and Dumber52:27 Meet the new In the City cast Sponsor: Hers – forhers.com/dailydose 💬 Which story are you talking about today? Tell me in the comments!🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for your Daily Dose of Dana.  🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling 📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter 👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Oct 30

    Kate Gosselin TRIPLES Down, Kyle Cooke Speaks, Karen Read Has a New Job, Matthew Perry Doc

    Kate Gosselin isn't backing down. Kyle Cooke is cleaning up a comment that went viral. Karen Read has a new gig. And Netflix's Matthew Perry docuseries is finally here. Let's get into it. 🔥 KATE GOSSELIN TRIPLES DOWNWeeks after Collin Gosselin released his memoir "In the Shadow of Eight," Kate has gone from silent to all-in on TikTok. She's firing back at his allegations, talking about his medical records, insisting her kids know who she "truly" is, and telling her haters she's happy. Is responding helping her or hurting her? Jon has weighed in too, and we break down where this family feud stands now. 🏠 KYLE COOKE SPEAKSThe Summer House star posted a statement after his since-deleted comment on West Wilson's Instagram went viral. He says he'll always care about Amanda Batula. Plus, what he said at Bravo Fan Fest about West and Amanda, his dating life, and what's coming on Season 11. 🎙️ KAREN READ HAS A NEW JOBKaren Read is becoming a podcaster. She and her defense attorney Alan Jackson are launching "Read Between the Lines," a weekly show from Pave Studios that will dig into a different criminal case each week. It debuts in early 2027. Meanwhile, she's still fighting the O'Keefe family's wrongful death suit, and Elizabeth Banks is set to play her in the Prime Video series. 🎬 THE MATTHEW PERRY DOC"The One About Matthew Perry" is now on Netflix. It's a three-part series from director Mary Robertson featuring the first on-camera interview with his sister, Mia Perry Bowick, plus never-before-seen family photos and footage. We talk about what it gets right, what it leaves out, and why none of the Friends cast appear. 💬 Which story are you most interested in? Let me know in the comments.👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/dailydose to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling 📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter 👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Oct 29

    Halle Berry LOSES Custody?! Kyle Cooke Accuses West Wilson & Amanda Responds | Love Is Blind OMG 😱

    **Halle Berry LOSES Custody?! Kyle Cooke Accuses West Wilson & Amanda Responds | Love Is Blind OMG 😱** Today's tea is SCALDING ☕🔥 👑 **Halle Berry custody shocker:** A judge just handed Olivier Martinez temporary primary custody of their son Maceo, and Halle's time with him is now limited to set days. We break down the restraining order, the allegations, what Halle's team is saying, and what happens at the next hearing. 🏠 **Summer House drama won't quit:** Kyle Cooke is going OFF on West Wilson, accusing him of manipulating Amanda Batula, and now Amanda is firing back. Is Kyle still not over it, or does he have a point? We get into the timeline, the receipts, and whose side we're on. 💍 **Love Is Blind OMG moment:** The pods are back and this season already has us screaming at our TVs. We're reacting to the most jaw-dropping moment so far. Spoilers ahead! 👇 Drop your hot takes in the comments: Team Kyle or Team Amanda & West? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss the tea👍 LIKE if you're obsessed with this drama ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro03:00 Elizabeth Holmes deep dive and listener review13:12 Halle Berry’s custody dispute and overnight visits21:09 Lindsay Clancy Update28:58 Kyle Cooke’s accusation about West and Amanda43:34 Love Is Blind Boston: Rob and Michaela’s relationship 🎁 Patreon (new episodes every weekend!): https://www.patreon.com/Danabowling 📬 Newsletter: https://www.dailydosepod.com/newsletter 👕 Merch: https://www.dailydosepod.com/store 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/imdanabowling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowling?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Your daily hit of everything you're not supposed to care about (but definitely do). Every day, Dana breaks down the biggest celebrity drama, wildest scandals, messiest reality TV moments, and true crime cases that have everyone talking — with zero filter and maximum snark. Think of it as catching up with your most plugged-in friend who somehow already knows everything before it hits the group chat. New episodes drop daily M-F, so you're never behind on the chaos!

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