In part 2 of Troy's Britney and Kevin breakdown, he slowly transitions beyond the divorce announcement and enters 2007 - you know what that means. He discusses everything from the infamous “crotch shots” to her short lived and problematic friendship with Paris Hilton. He will also get into her multiple stints in rehab and everything leading up to her infamous 5150 and conservatorship. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon.com/solidlisten) under ...
Oct 12, 2018•33 min•Ep. 66
In 2004, we watched in horror and disbelief as the biggest pop star in the world risked her career and public image for an unemployed backup dancer from Fresno, California with a girlfriend and a baby on the way. In part 1 of a possible 2 (or 3) part episode, we’ll be breaking down the events leading up to Britney Spears’ infamous 2007 meltdown, starting with the man behind the trucker cap...leaving Federline. We’ll also revisit the quickie Vegas wedding and reopen a very public but often ignore...
Oct 06, 2018•33 min•Ep. 65
In 2004, an unknown family from Pennsylvania was approached by the Discovery Channel to film an hour-long special about what life was like after giving birth to sextuplets. Three years later, they became one of the most well-known and marketable families in the entire country. Today, Troy will explore the rise and fall of the Gosslin family and how they became pioneers in the reality television landscape. He will also break down the demise of Jon and Kate's relationship as the world watched. Ext...
Sep 28, 2018•33 min•Ep. 64
Hi Smushies! We're rerunning a classic episode in full for free right here on Apple Podcasts This episode first aired at the beginning of the summer. Come back next week for a brand new ep! Troy and his favorite Canadian, Russ Martin are revisiting a relationship you’ve either blocked from your memory as a defense mechanism or read about recently in a top 10 list for strangest celebrity couples of all time. This week, we’re discussing Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds! They’ll break down how t...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 63
In 1993, an unknown tween Usher was introduced to a then 21 year-old-global superstar named Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. Eight years later, sparks flew and the rest is iconic pop music history. Today, Troy explores everything surrounding Usher and Chilli's short but very impactful romance. He also finally gets to the bottom of the mysterious Confessions album and breaks down the rumors surrounding Usher’s life during this time. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page ...
Sep 14, 2018•33 min•Ep. 62
Today, let's celebrate the darkest TSR milestone yet... it's the 3rd time Troy has discussed Wilmer Valderrama! This time, Troy breaks down Wilmer's complicated history with Demi Lovato. He will go deep in Demi’s years as a Disney star and explore what led to her lifelong struggles with body image/addiction and the role Wilmer played in her recovery. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon.com/solidlisten) under the $1/month reward level - become ...
Sep 07, 2018•33 min•Ep. 61
In this week's episode, Troy and friend Jamie Luke Scoular discuss the unbelievably fascinating life of the late Anna Nicole Smith. They break down how she went from working as a stripper, married to the fry cook of a chicken restaurant in Mexia, Texas to being swept off her feet by an 87 year old oil tycoon. They also revisit her days as a Playboy centerfold and guess model turned reality television star, and the important role her former lawyer, Howard K. Stern played in her life. Extended epi...
Aug 31, 2018•33 min•Ep. 60
In this week's episode, Troy takes a look back on a time when a so-called “bad boy” reality TV star/biker broke the heart of America’s sweetheart right before our eyes. That’s right, he's getting into Sandra Bullock and Jesse James. He explores what led the Oscar-winning good girl to the the tattooed chop-shopper and the horrendous way their marriage ended. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon.com/solidlisten) under the $1/month reward level - ...
Aug 24, 2018•33 min•Ep. 59
This week concludes our Charlie Sheen extravaganza with our first official Smush Room throuple involving Heather Locklear, Richie Sambora, and Denise Richards. Troy takes a deeper look into how the former besties ended up in a very public fight over Richie. He also gets into why the breakup may have been the cause of the Melrose Place star's more recent emotional spiral in the press. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon.com/solidlisten) under t...
Aug 17, 2018•33 min•Ep. 58
In part 2 of the plummet down the twisted rabbit hole that is Charlie Sheen’s past, Troy takes a deeper look into his relationship with real estate agent/actress Brooke Mueller. From multiple arrests to drug fueled orgies, Troy takes it apart, piece by dramatic piece. He also spends some time discussing Brooke’s life, pre-Charlie, as a Florida socialite. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon.com/solidlisten) under the $1/month reward level - bec...
Aug 03, 2018•33 min•Ep. 57
This week's episode requires rubber gloves, a sanitary face mask, and debris protectors for your shoes. You guessed it, were going to be discussing Charlie Sheen and his marriage to Denise Richards! More specifically, their horrible divorce! We’ll revisit Charlie’s bad boy past, from the Heidi Fleiss scandal to his multiple arrests. We also take a look back at the interesting start of Denise’s career. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon.com/so...
Jul 27, 2018•33 min•Ep. 56
In this week's solo episode, Troy tackles one of the most truly heartbreaking relationships in entertainment history, Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder Civil. He tells the story of how a Jewish jazz singer from the south side of London fell for a self proclaimed womanizer and club promoter. He also get into how drugs became the pillar of their relationship and spends some time dissecting Amy’s short but cultural defining career. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon pa...
Jul 23, 2018•33 min•Ep. 55
American Horror Story fans, this ones for you! Troy and friend of the pod Christina Laskay explore the on-again off-again (and occasionally tumultuous) relationship between Evan Peters and Emma Roberts. They take a look back on their multiple engagements, endless number of breaks-ups, and alleged cheating scandals. They also spend time dissecting the infamous hotel fight that left Emma getting handcuffed and Evan with a bloody nose. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patr...
Jul 13, 2018•33 min•Ep. 54
Jesus is her savior, her husband is her king, and her body... it’s sinful. Today, Troy is joined by friend and housewives aficionado Brandon Alvarado to discuss, you guessed it, Alexis and Jim Bellino from the Real Housewives of Orange County! These two get into everything, from how they met (while Alexis was still married) to the bankruptcies and foreclosures that plagued their marriage and may have led to their recent separation. They also spend some time breaking down season 5 of RHOC because...
Jul 06, 2018•33 min•Ep. 53
This week, Troy is joined by EBP darling and host of Realizing Stuff with Kara and Ryan, Kara Berry! For her third time on the pod, she and Troy break down what most people would consider a golden couple when it comes to 90’s and early 2000’s pop culture: Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe! They discuss everything from when they met at her 21st birthday party to their plantation wedding in the south (you know Blake Lively is shaking). They also look back on the masterpiece that is Cruel Intent...
Jun 29, 2018•33 min•Ep. 52
We’re finally back baby! It’s been a long 3 week hiatus but we made it, and for our 50th episode it felt appropriate to revisit our home away from home. Troy and his favorite Canadian, Russ Martin are revisiting a relationship you’ve either blocked from your memory as a defense mechanism or read about recently in a top 10 list for strangest celebrity couples of all time. This week, we’re discussing Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds! They’ll break down how these two went from being introduced b...
Jun 22, 2018•32 min•Ep. 51
In part 2 of his Scientology extravaganza, Troy picks up where he left off with Tom Cruise and explores his 7 year marriage to Katie Holmes. He breaks down the infamous “wife search” conducted by the church at Tom’s request and how it led him to Katie. He also spends some time dissecting their drama filled wedding and how Katie was able to outsmart both Tom and the church during their messy divorce. Oh and he takes a look back at the iconic “couch jumping incident” because, why not? Extended epi...
May 18, 2018•32 min•Ep. 50
This week Troy explores a couple that helped shape the 90s and became one of Hollywood’s most recognized A-list pairings: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Troy breaks down everything from them meeting on the set of Days of Thunder to their “jeans and barefoot” wedding in Ireland. He also discusses the huge role Scientology played in their relationship and how Stanley Kubrick tore them apart while filming his controversial last film, Eyes Wide Shut. Extended episodes are always available on the Soli...
May 11, 2018•32 min•Ep. 49
This week, Troy focuses his attention on one of pop culture’s most perfectly matched couples: David and Victoria Beckham, aka Posh and Becks. He breaks down everything from the storybook way these two met to the alleged cheating rumors that plagued them in the early 2000’s. He also discusses the meteoric rise to fame for the Spice Girl and how they fit into the Riot Grrrl, feminist movement of the 90’s. Additionally, he spends some time examining the “metrosexual” era of David’s career and how h...
Apr 27, 2018•32 min•Ep. 48
Troy has invited housewives aficionado Brandon Alvarado back for a second week in a row to discuss all things Real Housewives. This time they focus their attention on the early seasons of RHOBH and the incredibly dark marriage of Taylor and Russell Armstrong. They break down Taylor’s position on the show during the first 2 seasons, the abuse allegations and Russell’s highly publicized suicide. They also spend some time discussing the major differences between RHOBH past and present. Extended epi...
Apr 06, 2018•32 min•Ep. 47
Troy is joined by friend of the pod, Brandon Alvarado in the ultimate deep dive on all things RHONY and the short but tumultuous marriage of Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy. Join them as they take a look back at Bethenny’s departure from the Real Housewives franchise and her iconic spin off, Bethenny Ever After. They also break down all the details of their now infamous divorce (which lasted twice as long as the actual marriage) and Bethenny’s return to Bravo. Extended episodes are always avail...
Mar 30, 2018•32 min•Ep. 46
Troy tackles one of the most taboo relationships in celebrity history: Aaliyah and R. Kelly. He breaks down every problematic detail from the falsified wedding documents to Aaliyah’s alleged pregnancy. He also spends some time discussing Aaliyah’s influence on today’s youth culture and the impact R. Kelly’s dark childhood had on his life and career. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon.com/solidlisten) under the $1/month reward level - become a...
Mar 23, 2018•32 min•Ep. 45
In this week's episode, Troy deep dives on a relationship you’ve probably seen featured in numerous “weirdest celebrity couples” countdown lists throughout the years. He’ll tell the story of how a then 18 year old Evan Rachel Wood got wrapped up in the already crumbling marriage of Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson. He will discuss the effect this had on the beginning of her career as an adult and why she was labeled a “home wrecker.” We’ll also delve into the extremely dark backstory of her rel...
Mar 09, 2018•32 min•Ep. 44
Troy and TSR regular, Russ Martin, break down Céline Dion and René Angélil’s 21-year marriage and iconic business partnership. They’ll discuss Celine’s made for TV “rags to riches” story, coming from a family of 16 that slept 5 to a bed and lived on $165.00 a week to being one of the most successful and celebrated international artists in music history. They also spend some time trying to make sense of the strange way these two ended up together and the eccentric way they chose to live their liv...
Mar 02, 2018•32 min•Ep. 43
This week we’re picking up where we left off in our previous episode with Pam Anderson, turning our focus to her long and tumultuous relationship with Paris Hilton’s sex tape costar, Rick Solomon. We’ll break down every detail of a marriage that was seemingly doomed from the start discus what led to them divorcing and remarrying a Smush Room record 3 times! Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon.com/solidlisten) under the $1/month reward level - ...
Feb 23, 2018•32 min•Ep. 42
Troy tackles one of the most notorious tabloid couples in celebrity history: Pamala Anderson and Tommy Lee. He discusses the New Years Eve party that brought these two EBP’s together and their drunken wedding in Cancun after knowing each their a whopping 96 hours. He’ll also break down Tommy Lee’s infamous 80’s partying days and how Pamala Anderson, a girl from a small town in Canada became an American icon. Extended episodes are always available on the Solid Listen Patreon page (https://patreon...
Feb 16, 2018•32 min•Ep. 41
Join Troy and friend of the show Maria Towner as they navigate their way through one of the mid 2000’s most highly publicized and somehow forgotten couples: Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner. From matching tattoos and messy bar fights (one bar fight in particular that involved Brody’s beautiful, flaw free face being struck by a liquor bottle), to public spats with Lindsay Lohan, Troy and Maria break it all down for you. They also spend some time discussing the beginning of Avril's career and why he...
Feb 01, 2018•33 min•Ep. 40
How does a evangelical raised, former Christian folk singer turned sex kitten pop star wind up marrying a recovering heroin and sex addict, shock comic from the UK after knowing each other for only 3 months? This week Troy tells the story of how Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s short but eventful marriage became a reality. He’ll spend some time breaking down the truly wild events that took place in Russell’s life before his career took off in America. He also dissects the career of Katheryn Hudson...
Jan 27, 2018•32 min•Ep. 39
Today’s episode of The Smush Room features one of the most hilariously fascinating and messiest divorces in celebrity history between Hollywood’s very first openly gay couple; Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels. Troy is joined by friend, Leslie Lefkowitz, on a journey through outlandish court demands, clap backs in the form of beat poetry, and an accidental shipment of sex toys (otherwise known as the Box Full Of Dicks) that lit the match on this entire ordeal. Extended episodes are alway...
Jan 19, 2018•32 min•Ep. 38
In today’s very special episode of The Smush Room, Troy and friend Brandon Alvarado discuss a reality show that if you’re listening to this podcast you’ve probably watched a thousand times: Pretty Wild. They break down the events surrounding the lives of aspiring models Alexis Neiers and Tess Taylor and their involvement in “The Bling Ring.” They also explore the made-for-TV date from hell episode of the show featuring Tess and Ryan Cabrera (who was making a second career of dating young reality...
Jan 11, 2018•32 min•Ep. 37
