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BuzzFeed Daily

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Breaking down all the good, the bad and the “wait, what?” from BuzzFeed, the internet and beyond. BuzzFeed Daily covers the trends, shows, influencers, celebrities, and stories that are doing their best to break the internet. Hosted by Casey Rackham, Shyla Watson & Stephen LaConte, new episodes every weekday evening.

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Episodes

First He Wanted To Break-Up. Then He Wanted To Stay Together. What Do I Do?

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen announced a gender-neutral children’s clothing line. A school in Idaho banned backpacks and the students have created some innovative workarounds. And our very own Stephen LaConte is back for another advice sesh on DM-911. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 01, 202122 min

Amanda Bynes' Conservatorship Isn't Getting Nearly As Much Attention As Britney Spears'

John Oliver criticized new 'Jeopardy!' host Mayim Bialik. Christy Carlson Romano shared how psychics scammed her out of $60,000. And an interview with NBC News reporter Doha Madani about the difference in public perception between Britney Spears’ and Amanda Bynes’ conservatorships . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 30, 202129 min

Being A Woman In The Digital Age Is Even Harder Than You Imagine

YouTube has banned all anti-vaccine content. Tess Holliday called out The Daily Mail and The Daily Mirror for publishing unflattering photos of her. And we’re talking with Buzzfeed’s Alexa Lisitza about how difficult it is to be a woman in the digital age. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 29, 202123 min

Revisiting The Monica Lewinsky Scandal In "Impeachment" Is Still Problematic As Ever

R. Kelly has been convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking and now faces decades in prison. Will Smith Revealed Why He's Refused To Act In Movies About Slavery. And an interview with film and culture critic Cate Young about revisiting the Monica Lewinsky scandal in Impeachment: American Crime Story . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 28, 202126 min

The "Dear Evan Hansen" Movie Kind Of Works...But Mostly Doesn't

Lizzo gave us a lesson on the racist history of Central Park. Katherine Heigl opened up about the fallout of her comments on the working conditions on Grey’s Anatomy . And we talk with The AV Club’s Caroline Siede about what worked (and didn’t work) in the Dear Evan Hansen movie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 27, 202126 min

TikTokers Investigating Gabby Petito May Have Done More Harm Than Good

The voice cast of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie has been announced and people have a lot of thoughts. Two hosts of The View had to step away from an interview with Kamala Harris after being diagnosed with COVID-19. And we speak with Buzzfeed News’ Tanya Chen about the Gabby Petito case and the internet’s unhealthy obsession with true crime. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 24, 202123 min

Lil Nas X's Success Is Creating Space For Queer Black Men Everywhere

Debra Messing doesn’t approve of an upcoming SNL host. Harry Styles gave out some relationship advice at a concert. And Zach Stafford is back to talk about Lil Nas X , his new album, and the impact he’s making on pop-stardom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 23, 202124 min

The Fall’s 3 Best Albums Are All From Women

Sex and the City star Willie Garson has passed away. Uma Thurman wrote a moving essay about getting an abortion as a teenager. AND Buzzfeed’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud joins us to talk about his three favorite albums that he’s listening to right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 22, 202125 min

These Women Are Ditching The Dye And Going Gray

BTS delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly addressing COVID-19 and climate change. Daniel Craig doesn’t think a woman should play 007. AND we talk to Instagram user sweet.simple.something about her journey from ditching the hair dye to fully embracing her grays. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 21, 202122 min

The Biggest Wins, Snubs, And Surprises Of The 2021 Emmys

Amy Schumer opened up about the toll endometriosis has taken on her. Seth Rogen said what we were all thinking about COVID at the Emmys. AND BuzzFeed’s Nora Dominick is here to talk about everything else that happened at last night’s award show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 20, 202126 min

Big Brother’s Cookout Alliance Is Making History

The man who was shot while walking Lady Gaga’s dog has spoken out about how she’s supporting him. Keke Palmer apologized to the Met Gala chef for posting an unappetizing photo of his food. AND Big Brother superfan and podcaster Mari Forth joins us to talk about the show’s racist history and how this season’s Cookout alliance is fighting back against it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 17, 202126 min

So...What Exactly Is A Parasocial Relationship?

JoJo Siwa is not happy with Nickelodeon. CBS’s reality show, The Activist , is getting an overhaul after major backlash. AND Slate’s Madison Malone Kircher joins us to explain parasocial relationships and why so many people are in one with John Mulaney. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 16, 202122 min

More Shocking Tales From Medical TikTok

It turns out Cara Delevingne ’s Met Gala costume isn’t all that original. Gabrielle Union shared some regrets about her Bring It On character. AND we’re talking to BuzzFeed’s Krista Torres about some of her wildest finds in the world of medical TikTok. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 15, 202120 min

Why This Year’s Met Gala Was Unlike Any Other

Jennifer Aniston will not be attending the 2021 Emmys because of COVID. Nicki Minaj caused a huge stir on Twitter after she tweeted about not going to the Met Gala. AND we’re joined by Jamé Jackson to talk about everything from elitism to our favorite looks at the biggest night in fashion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 14, 202130 min

So About The TikTok To Hollywood Pipeline

Britney Spears is engaged and yes we gotta talk about the prenup. A new activism-themed reality show hosted by Priyanka Chopra, Julianne Hough, and Usher is getting major backlash. AND writer Paige Skinner is here to break down the TikTok-to-celebrity pipeline. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 13, 202122 min

Help! My Parents Want Me To Break Up With My BF

Kristen Stewart opened up about what it was like portraying Princess Diana. Idina Menzel shared how she felt when John Travolta butchered her name at the Oscars. AND we’re taking on YOUR DM’s again for another edition of DM-911. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 10, 202126 min

Inside Dissociative Identity Disorder TikTok

Raven-Symoné revealed why she didn’t want her That’s So Raven spinoff character to be a lesbian. John Mulaney opened up about the intervention his fellow comedians staged for him. AND we’re talking with writer Jessica Lucas about TikTok’s growing dissociative identity disorder community . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 09, 202123 min

Why It’s Okay That “Shang-Chi” Is Only In Theaters

A woman on TikTok is speaking out about the stigma she faces for wearing tight clothes. Zendaya opened up about feeling financial anxiety. AND we’re joined by Inverse’s Eric Francisco to discuss the origins of Shang-Chi and what the character means for the MCU. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 08, 202129 min

Parents And Kids Are Worried About School During COVID-19

Angelina Jolie opened up about her relationship with Brad Pitt. Lil Nas X is once again making waves while promoting his upcoming album “Montero.” AND BuzzFeed Parents editor Mike Spohr joins us to talk about what it’s like sending kids back to school while COVID-19 still rages on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 07, 202128 min

The Subreddit r/AmITheAsshole Creator Tells All

Olivia Jade will compete in the new season of Dancing With the Stars. Schitt’s Creek star Emily Hampshire revealed the moment she knew she was pansexual. AND we’re joined by a Reddit moderator to talk about what it’s like dealing with a bunch of (potential) assholes on the internet every day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 03, 202123 min

Can “Jeopardy!” Survive Mike Richards Fiasco?

A lot of New York City found itself underwater thanks to Hurricane Ida. Joe Rogan tested positive for Covid-19 and tried to treat it with horse dewormer. AND Vox’s Aja Romano joins us with why the “Jeopardy!” hosting saga has become a cautionary tale of morality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 02, 202125 min

These September Books Will Cleanse Your Soul

An Instagrammer has been charged with selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards. Two teens on TikTok proved their high school dress code is sexist. AND as “fall plans” remain precarious, BuzzFeed’s Kirby Beaton has the book cleanse you need to get through September. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 01, 202125 min

"Candyman" Creates New Black Horror Legacy

Kumail Nanjiani opened up about breaking stereotypes in Marvel’s Eternals. Succession season 3 will not address COVID-19. AND as the new Candyman reboot hits the screens, Kinitra D. Brooks, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, discusses the current renaissance of Black horror films. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 31, 202124 min

Kanye’s Album “Donda” Is ...Exhausting

Sarah Paulson is facing backlash for wearing a fat suit in Impeachment: American Crime Story. Former Disney channel alum Christy Carlson Romano opened up about the financial side of being a child star. AND as the long awaited new Kanye West album finally drops, BuzzFeed culture writer Elamin Abdelmahmoud breaks down all the drama surrounding Donda . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 30, 202128 min

Why Netflix’s “The Chair” Is Painfully Accurate

Halsey opened up about receiving criticism for working while pregnant following their miscarriages. JoJo Siwa will be part of the first same-sex couple on the American version of Dancing With the Stars . AND author and professor Beth Nguyen discusses how Netflix’s The Chair hits a little too close to home for academia's women of color. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 27, 202121 min

How The Pandemic Created Peloton Superstars

Monica Lewinski opened up about what it was like reliving her affair with Bill Clinton for Impeachment: American Crime Story. The first teaser for Spencer , the upcoming biopic about Princess Diana starring Kristen Stewart, just dropped. AND BuzzFeed’s Tanya Chen explains how Peloton became the biggest new pipeline to becoming an influencer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 26, 202121 min

Inside The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” Multiverse

Tony Hawk is selling $500 skateboards infused with his blood. Lizzo and Niall Horan got flirty on Jimmy Kimmel Live! AND on the heels of the new Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, BuzzFeed’s Nora Dominick discusses what’s in store for the Marvel multiverse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 25, 202125 min

Rethinking Those Brazilian Butt Lifts On TikTok

The Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer is finally here. Jonah Hill has some interesting thoughts about Instagram. AND as the $5,000 quest for the perfect butt goes mainstream, Vox’s Rebecca Jennings reveals what they DON’T tell you about the Brazilian Butt Lift on TikTok. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 24, 202124 min

Foot Fetishes And Frozen Honey Take Over TikTok

Disney World and Disneyland FastPasses are officially done. Kanye West posted Drake’s home address to his Instagram. AND from foot fetishes to frozen honey, BuzzFeed’s Daniella Emanuel joins us to talk about the latest trends taking over TikTok this summer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 23, 202121 min

Help! I Need To Reach A Guy Who Ghosted Me

Melissa Joan Hart has been diagnosed with breakthrough COVID. Mindy Kaling recalled a “devastating” moment from a writers room. AND we’re taking on YOUR DM’s again for another edition of DM-911. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 20, 202124 min