Pop PR Podcast

Ellen and Katherine

We’re two PR besties chatting about the celebrity statements, interviews, scandals, and media moments everyone is talking about. Music created in Suna.

  1. Oct 7

    15. Ellen DeGeneres Has a Kindness Problem

    Ellen DeGeneres built an empire around kindness, positivity and the reminder to “be kind to one another.” So what happened when the public started questioning whether that image matched reality? We’re breaking down the rumors and workplace allegations that unraveled Ellen’s carefully crafted reputation and how she responded when the “Be Kind” brand came crashing down. We begin discussing Ellen Degeneres around the 9 minute mark. Music by Suno Follow us on Instagram at @popprpodcast Sources:  https://www.queerty.com/ellen-d-a-meanie-20071109/ https://x.com/KevinTPorter/status/1241049881688412160?lang=en  https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/krystieyandoli/ellen-employees-allege-toxic-workplace-culture  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImFRd3Cmyns  https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/ellen-degeneres-sends-emotional-apology-to-staff-ep-ed-glavin-expected-to-depart-1234721495/

  2. Oct 1

    14. Hugh Grant Did an Insane Thing

    Quick note - this episode contains some adult content that may not be great for any children listening to hear. This time, we’re throwing it all the way back to…1995! Hugh Grant found himself in a rather big scandal with Divine Brown while he was dating long-time girlfriend, Elizabeth Hurley…yikes. We look at how he responded to the scandal, the media frenzy, and why he was able to move past this and continue on his career. Would this sort of tactic work today? Or was this specific to Hugh Grant and his British charms? Listen and find out!  We talk about the new Taylor Swift ENCORE songs for the first 7 minutes or so if you don’t listen to Taylor and want to skip ahead. Music by Suno Follow us on Instagram at @popprpodcast Sources: https://pagesix.com/2021/03/12/why-hugh-grant-cheated-on-elizabeth-hurley-with-prostitute/ https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/28/style/chronicle-315095.html https://www.theguardian.com/film/from-the-archive-blog/2015/jun/26/hugh-grant-arrest-prostitute-divine-brown-20-1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-07-11-me-22547-story.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s07Em6Ocq7g https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-divine-redemption-of-hugh-grant-a-look-at-the-greatest-pr-save-of-all-time-almost-20-years-after-he-was-arrested-with-a-prostitute-9073158.html https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/elizabeth-hurley-and-hugh-grants-relationship-timeline-revealed/ https://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2015/6/25/1435230082450/Guardian-29-June-1995-001.jpg https://www.eonline.com/news/802911/how-hugh-grant-became-the-poster-boy-for-the-perfectly-executed-celebrity-apology

  3. Sep 24

    13. Hot Headlines: Ed Sheeran’s Castle on a Hill is Crumbling

    Ed Sheeran and Macklemore’s tour drama puts celebrity politics and brand reputation under the microscope, Aaron Rodgers airs some personal dirty laundry about ex Shailene Woodley, and Olivia Rodrigo shows us what a major PR win can look like with her Daisy Chain Fields festival. Three hot headlines, and a LOT to unpack. Music by Suno Follow us on Instagram at @popprpodcast Sources: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-pro-palestine-statements-1235625967/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2026/09/14/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-after-pro-palestine-comments/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-09-08/macklemore-free-palestine-ed-sheeran-tour?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/14/macklemore-dropped-ed-sheeran-tour-free-palestine?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/music/defiant-ed-sheeran-fans-show-up-for-the-musicnot-controversyas-tour-resumes-with-no-billed-openers-77e869fd https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/music/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-faf26873?mod=article_inline https://people.com/shailene-woodley-laughs-off-question-about-ex-aaron-rodgers-12122371 https://pagesix.com/2026/09/10/celebrity-news/aaron-rodgers-claims-ex-fiancee-shailene-woodley-asked-to-sleep-with-someone-post-proposal/https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5866797/olivia-rodrigo-daisy-chain-fields-new-album Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football Podcast

  4. Sep 17

    12. Hot Headlines: 'It's Just Sports'...Or Is It?

    This week, we’re chatting about a few hot headlines (and there were so many we need to do another episode)! That being said, we dive into Sydney Sweeney’s latest ad (sports, sports, sports) and Amanda Hirsch’s brand deal flop. We also got off on a few tangents this episode and we'll give you a spoiler: halter tops, Claire Danes and weird smelling candles.  Music by Suno Follow us on Instagram at @popprpodcast https://www.today.com/health/news/sydney-sweeney-sports-ad-women-controversy-rcna597655 https://novig.com/blog/sydney-sweeney-teams-up-with-novig-for-bold-new-just-sports-campaign https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/amanda-hirsch-addresses-lindsay-clancy-sponsored-content/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

  5. Sep 3

    11. Hot Headlines: Back on the Dance Moms Pyramid

    "No I didn't, dingbat, listen!" This week, we’re heading back to the Dance Moms pyramid because apparently this drama refuses to go away. Abby Lee Miller is once again speaking out about her relationship with former student Maddie Ziegler, and let’s just say…there are some strong feelings there. Music by Suno Instagram: @popprpodcast Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/dancemoms/comments/14kh94y/maddie_talking_about_dance_moms_in_new_podcast/ https://www.reddit.com/r/dancemoms/comments/veb1no/abby_lee_miller_slams_maddie_zieglers_claims/  https://www.eonline.com/news/1435424/dance-moms-abby-lee-miller-addresses-maddie-ziegler-feud

  6. Aug 31

    10. Brand Blunders: When The Good Good Goes Bad

    Yikes…it was a rough few weeks for some major brands like Callaway, Target and Neutrogena. We discuss the horrible Callaway + Good Good Golf ad, the offensive Target Halloween costume, as well as Neutrogena’s response to resurfaced comments from Hayden Panittiere. Where do these brands go from here? Were their apologies enough, or did they fall short? Listen to find out our thoughts, and don’t forget to rate and subscribe.  Music by Suno. Instagram: @popprpodcast  Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/hayden-panettiere-neutrogena-backlash-2026-8  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcRcCGamhA4/?img_index=2 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/target-apologizes-childrens-clown-halloween-costume-backlash-rcna594299  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/equipment/2026/08/22/callaway-deletes-ad-featuring-good-good-golf-shove/91422206007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/08/26/golf-brand-tone-deaf-ad-why-it-upset/91453726007/  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/callaway-golf-good-good-ad-apology/  https://x.com/goodgood_golf/status/2091243669055574303?s=20  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcc29Hsurv5/  https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2026/08/28/good-good-ceo-slams-callaway-ad-controversy/91506050007/

  7. Aug 25

    9. Hot Headlines: So It’s Gonna Be Forever…

    It’s been a few weeks since the Pop PR girls have recorded, and we’re back with some hot headlines from the last few weeks. First we have a little life update from your girl, Ellen, and then we’re chatting all about the Taylor and Travis wedding from early July, as well as Ariana announcing her imminent ‘hiatus’ after her Eternal Sunshine Tour. What are our PR thoughts on how this looks for some of the main pop girls? Listen to find out! Music by Suno. Instagram: @popprpodcast

  8. Jul 7

    8. Summer Should Be Fun! Scamanda? Not Fun!

    It's time to talk Summer House. What has been deemed 'Scamanda' shocked the Bravo world earlier this year. West Wilson and Amanda Batula are together?! What do you do when two people who have hurt others in a scandal stemming from reality TV come across so poorly? Why, you judge them and listen to our podcast! We break down the pre-and-post Summer House reunion PR moments and mishaps. Can Amanda and West come back from this? Or is their time in the limelight over?  Music made in Suno. Sources: The Summer House Reunion episodes West Wilson’s WWHL Interview West and Amanda’s Joint Statement West’s Whiteboard Show West’s Podcast Statements https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a71798172/west-wilson-cheated-amanda-batula-someone-in-his-circle/  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ_mwhQDhTf/  https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/west-wilson-exits-summer-house-season-11-scandal-1236782029/ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/west-wilson-exits-summer-house-season-11-scandal-1236782029/

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We’re two PR besties chatting about the celebrity statements, interviews, scandals, and media moments everyone is talking about. Music created in Suna.

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  • Creator
    Ellen and Katherine
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ellen and Katherine
  • Show Website
    Pop PR Podcast