Easily Entertained with Maddy McClain

Maddy McClain
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An unpretentious pop culture podcast aimed to keep you informed, inspired and most importantly: entertained. Maddy McClain curates the latest in entertainment media and sparks up convo about deeper insights into the zeitgeist of today from a curious & comedic lens. Join us weekly on Wednesdays to discover your new favorite TV show, movie, musician or bizarre tidbits into human nature: anything is fair game.

  1. 8 MAY

    Turning 30, Diddy's Trial Begins and Age Gap Couples

    Send us a text Maddy McClain returns from a mini-hiatus to share the latest headlines & personal stories she deems vulnerable. Your usual Easily Entertained pop culture madness, from turning thirty to the start of the highly anticipated Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' federal criminal trial. • Introduction of the "Quietly Losing My Shit" segment where Maddy shares personal moments of vulnerability... among other things that tend to lead to crashing out • Reflections on turning thirty and comparing ourselves to past and future versions • Lady Gaga's record-breaking Brazil concert that drew 2.5 million fans and the foiled bomb threat • Bill Belichick's relationship with 24-year-old Jordan Hudson and the internet's reaction • Detailed breakdown of P. Diddy's federal trial beginning, including the celebrity witness list • Jury selection stories and creative excuses people are using to avoid serving on the Diddy case • Updates on podcast schedule shifting to bi-weekly episodes temporarily Follow Maddy on TikTok @maddyiseasilyentertained and Instagram @easilyentertainedpod for more frequent updates on these stories as they develop. All the links you could possibly need HERE :) But also below: Easily Entertained Website TikTok: @maddyiseasilyentertained IG: @easilyentertainedpod FB: @easilyentertainedpod Apple Podcasts Spotify

    45 min

  2. 18 ABR

    Stoned Apes, Billionaire Space Rides & Pop Culture Recession Indicators

    Send us a text What do stoned monkeys, influencer diplomacy, and Katy Perry in a space suit have in common? Honestly... more than you'd think. This week on Easily Entertained, Maddy dives into the chaos and curiosity that is the current pop culture landscape: 🐒 The Stoned Ape Theory — Did human consciousness start with psychedelic monkeys? We investigate (lightly, humorously, and with a healthy dose of skepticism).🥤 Influencer attempts contact with the most isolated tribe on Earth... armed with a Coca-Cola — You can't make this up.🎡 Coachella in its flop era? Long lines, influencer campsites with rugs and potted cacti, and a vibe shift you could feel through the dust.🚀 Blue Origin’s latest space flex — Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry, and other billionaires go on an 11-minute joyride… and yes, the internet has thoughts.📉 Recession Pop is real — Why nostalgic, emotionally-charged bops are on the rise again, and what they have in common with the music of 2008.👀 Headlines & hot takes: Diddy updates, Russell Brand’s charges, and why Mexico said “absolutely not” to Fyre Fest 2.Let’s explore the weird, the wild, and the what the hell is happening of it all. All the links you could possibly need HERE :) But also below: Easily Entertained Website TikTok: @maddyiseasilyentertained IG: @easilyentertainedpod FB: @easilyentertainedpod Apple Podcasts Spotify

    43 min

  3. 11 ABR

    The White Lotus is Modern Day Shakespeare, Hear Me Out

    Send us a text The White Lotus Drama and TikTok Ban Update In this episode of Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain discusses all things White Lotus, diving deep into behind-the-scenes facts, cast drama, and Mike White’s unique production secrets. Maddy also covers the controversial US TikTok ban extension by Trump, its political implications, and potential future buyers like Amazon and Oracle. From funding facts to surprising celebrity involvement, Maddy provides a comprehensive analysis full of things you may have missed. We wrap up with a deep dive into the White Lotus Season 3 finale, breaking down each character's arc, the show’s complex themes, and the future of the series. Enjoy homies! 😜 01:02 The TikTok Ban Explained 05:31 Potential Buyers for TikTok 11:46 White Lotus Season 3 Behind the Scenes 16:07 Filming Locations and Tourism Impact 23:58 Casting Secrets and Fun Facts 29:21 Composer Drama and Creative Differences 33:34 Duke University's Unhappy Cameo 34:37 White Lotus Season Finale Breakdown 49:54 Final Thoughts and Season Four Tease Sources: - TikTok Ban USA Today - At Thailand's Real 'White Lotus' Hotel, Where the Ultrarich Get Coddled Vulture - Composer of The White Lotus Won't Return for Season 4 The New York Times - 'The White Lotus' Uncensored Oral History: Season 3 Secrets The Hollywood Reporter All the links you could possibly need HERE :) But also below: Easily Entertained Website TikTok: @maddyiseasilyentertained IG: @easilyentertainedpod FB: @easilyentertainedpod Apple Podcasts Spotify

    52 min

  4. 3 ABR

    You've Been Punked: Reddit Pranks, Wild Celeb Requests & Pop Culture News

    Send us a text Maddy McClain takes us through the latest pop culture news including celebrity controversies, ridiculous rider requests, and viral pranks from around the internet. • Chappell Roan facing backlash after claiming "all my friends who have kids are in hell" during Call Her Daddy interview • Celebrity rider requests revealed: from Justin Timberlake's disinfected doorknobs to Marilyn Manson's apple-throwing habits • Sydney Sweeney and fiancé Jonathan Davino officially separate after seven years together... Looking at you, Glen Powell • Morgan Wallen walks off SNL stage and posts about returning to "God's country" • Reddit's best April Fool's prank stories, from wine truck hoaxes to elaborate bathroom dummy pranks • Streaming recommendations Send us your favorite prank stories by texting us through the link in our show notes. Visit easilyentertainedpodcast.com and follow us on all social platforms for more content. All the links you could possibly need HERE :) But also below: Easily Entertained Website TikTok: @maddyiseasilyentertained IG: @easilyentertainedpod FB: @easilyentertainedpod Apple Podcasts Spotify

    39 min

  5. 26 MAR

    Kanye Spirals Further, Selena Stays Winning & Bachelor Grant Gets Dragged

    Send us a text Celebrity Scandals and TV Drama: From Kanye's Antics to The Bachelor Finale In this episode of 'Easily Entertained with Maddy McClain,' Maddy covers a plethora of pop culture topics. She starts with the latest in TV, particularly praising 'White Lotus' and reminiscing about a time before binge-watching became the norm. Maddy then delves into Kanye West's escalating antics, including his controversial attempt to release a song featuring his own daughter, North West.  On to the enduring love triangle involving Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin, and Selena Gomez, is fueled by a resurfaced YouTube documentary and recent TikTok theories. The episode wraps up with a detailed review of 'The Bachelor' finale and its surprising twists. Maddy also teases an upcoming Bachelor Nation spinoff coming this summer. Tune in for all this and more pop culture talk. 05:19 Kanye West's Controversial Antics 18:05 Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Hailey Baldwin Drama 33:44 The Bachelor Finale: Grant's Decision Sources mentioned: - Internet Oddities' Hailey Baldwin's Dangerous Obsession YouTube video - Jen Aniston & Pedro Pascal Page Six All the links you could possibly need HERE :) But also below: Easily Entertained Website TikTok: @maddyiseasilyentertained IG: @easilyentertainedpod FB: @easilyentertainedpod Apple Podcasts Spotify

    51 min

  6. 20 MAR

    Fyre Festival 2 Returns, The Menendez Brothers' Case Resurfaces & A Wombat Unites Aussies

    Send us a text Another week, another set of headlines to tackle. This time host Maddy McClain shares the most interesting bits we've learned 5 years out from the pandemic (according to science & a lovely NY Times article). Sprinkled in with storytime on how Maddy broke her ankle & nature healing with less human interaction. Pop culture updates covering the latest influencer drama in Australia involving a wombat and Billy McFarland announcing Fyre Festival's return... to Isla Mujeres, Mexico? Finally, it's time for some true crime. Maddy breaks down the latest updates & what they could mean for Erik and Lyle Menendez's futures after alleged new evidence emerges while the brothers fight for a resentencing.  00:00 Welcome to Easily Entertained with Maddie McClain 02:51 Five Years Since COVID: The Interesting Things Science Says We've Learned 11:49 The Wombat Incident: American Influencer in Australia 13:47 Fyre Festival 2: The Return of Billy McFarland 22:09 The Menendez Brothers Case Resurfaces Enjoy homies! @easilyentertainedpod on IG, @maddyiseasilyentertained on TikTok for more. Disclaimer: All is alleged and for entertainment purposes only. Sources: - 15 Lessons Scientists Learned about Us When the World Stood Still The New York Times - Everything That's Happened to the Menendez Brothers Since Monsters Vulture - LA District Attorney ... Resentencing Menendez Brothers Hollywood Reporter  - American Influencer v Australian Wombat The New York Times - Alarms Raised Over Legitimacy of Fyre Festival 2 The Guardian - Mexico Tourism Officials ... Fyre Festival 2 Does Not Exist Y! Entertainment All the links you could possibly need HERE :) But also below: Easily Entertained Website TikTok: @maddyiseasilyentertained IG: @easilyentertainedpod FB: @easilyentertainedpod Apple Podcasts Spotify

    32 min

  7. 13 MAR

    Love (is Blind)'s Spots: Offscreen Drama, Political Divides & Shocking Allegations

    Send us a text Love Is Blind Season 8 Reunion: Drama, Politics, and Social Experiments In this episode of Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain delves into the highly anticipated 'Love Is Blind' Season 8 finale and reunion. Maddy dissects the show's drama-filled relationships, including the entanglements and conflicts among contestants like Alex, Madison, Mason, Meg, Ben, Sarah, Joey, Monica, Virginia, and Devin. Even details that weren't shown on TV... thanks to a social media blackhole your trusty host dove into headfirst. She explores how politics and social issues infiltrate reality TV and the psychological aspects that make such shows captivating. Maddy also touches on controversies and legal challenges surrounding the show, a tragic LIB Argentina legal case, social media's impact on contestants, and what the future holds for 'Love Is Blind.' Enjoy homies! @easilyentertainedpod on IG, @maddyiseasilyentertained on TikTok for more. 01:30 Love is Blind Season 8 Finale and Reunion 03:08 The Alex, Madison, Mason, and Meg Drama 11:42 Ben and Sarah's Political Divide 18:45 Virginia and Devin's Messy Breakup 23:29 Joey and Monica's Shocking Revelations 28:46 Dave and Lauren's Amicable Reunion 32:29 Daniel and Taylor: The Happy Couple 36:58 Legal Issues and Future Seasons Sources: - Love is Blind Argentina Contestant Arrested Daily Mail - Timeline of Lawsuits & Allegations Against Love is Blind MarieClaire All the links you could possibly need HERE :) But also below: Easily Entertained Website TikTok: @maddyiseasilyentertained IG: @easilyentertainedpod FB: @easilyentertainedpod Apple Podcasts Spotify

    45 min

  8. 6 MAR

    Quietly Losing Our Collective $hit: Hollywood Lawsuits, White Lotus & Elizabeth Holmes' Prison Interview

    Send us a text Literally no one is okay. Luckily we have ethically questionable reality TV and the plights of the rich and famous to keep us entertained! Join host Maddy McClain in this jam-packed, inaugural season 2 episode of Easily Entertained as she dives back into the world of pop culture. Maddy kicks things off with 'Quietly Losing My Shit,' a new segment to vent about the latest news & media headlines competing for our attention. She shares highlights from her epic Thailand trip, which sets the stage for White Lotus Season 3 filmed in the same locale. The episode also covers juicy recaps of Netflix's Love is Blind Season 8, including all the love triangles and TikTok scandals. Maddy dishes on why there's no Bachelorette season this summer and touches on Bachelor Nation drama. The pop culture news roundup features Elizabeth Holmes' first prison interview, the latest on P. Diddy's legal insanity, and ASAP Rocky's trial updates. With humor, personal anecdotes, and a little bit of everything in between, Maddy ensures you’re entertained and up-to-date! 00:00 Welcome Back to Easily Entertained 00:56 Introducing 'Quietly Losing My Shit' and Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Realizations, ADHD and Self-Improvement 15:00 White Lotus Season 3 Breakdown 22:03 Love is Blind Season 8 Recap 39:32 Bachelorette Season Cancellation and Speculations 42:45 Elizabeth Holmes' Life in Prison 46:52 Diddy's Legal Troubles and Hollywood Connections 52:30 ASAP Rocky's Assault Trial and Verdict Sources: - White Lotus Cast Breakdown Cosmopolitan - White Lotus Modeled After Bravo's Southern Charm People - Disgraced Tech CEO Elizabeth Holmes' Prison Interview People - Sean Diddy Combs' Lawyer Steps Down NBC News - Jay Z and Sean Diddy Combs' Lawsuit Dropped The Hollywood Reporter - ASAP Rocky Running to Hug Rihanna Complex  - ASAP Rocky Assault Trial The New York Times All the links you could possibly need HERE :) But also below: Easily Entertained Website TikTok: @maddyiseasilyentertained IG: @easilyentertainedpod FB: @easilyentertainedpod Apple Podcasts Spotify

    56 min
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An unpretentious pop culture podcast aimed to keep you informed, inspired and most importantly: entertained. Maddy McClain curates the latest in entertainment media and sparks up convo about deeper insights into the zeitgeist of today from a curious & comedic lens. Join us weekly on Wednesdays to discover your new favorite TV show, movie, musician or bizarre tidbits into human nature: anything is fair game.

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  • Creador
    Maddy McClain
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    35
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © 2025 Easily Entertained with Maddy McClain
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