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Pop Apologists

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A podcast by two sisters who care about celebrities as much as their family.

Episodes

246: Do people who don’t work need a vacation home? Chatting Meghan & Harry news, Taylor & Travis updates, Liam Payne & rhoslc

Lauren and Chan share the toils of being fashion girlies in Manhattan and give their hot take on sample sales and clothing resale. The gals chat about 50 Cent being the canary in the coal mine about Diddy for the past decade and the upcoming Netflix doc “Diddy Do It?” They air their grievances with members of the Kelce family regarding the Eras tour and what photographic evidence they are waiting to see. Lauren and Chan discuss Harry and Meghan’s recent vacation home purchase in Portugal and wha...

Oct 22, 202450 min

245: celebs dressing and behaving badly!

Lauren and Chan dive into the mystery that is Taylor Swift’s style and try and determine why Taylor is choosing to spend her one wild and precious life dressed like Hermione going out for the weekend. The gals chat about Jessica Chastain putting Jet Blue on blast via Twitter and why it didn’t have the desired outcome with the public. They discuss Hailey Bieber’s distance with her parents and why Hailey isn’t the average nepo baby. Lauren and Chan touch on the allegations of Elon Musk spying on A...

Oct 14, 202450 min

244: Finally dishing on Lana & Jeremy, Kristin & Mark, Taylor’s Freckle Sparkles, and the Big Rumor About Reign

Lauren and Chan chat about recent life updates, including Lauren’s celebrity sighting in New York City and Chan’s engagement photo conundrum. The gals discuss their theory on what is going on with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and unpack some of the rumors that have been circulating. They touch on Meghan Markle’s recent event appearance and the negative spin some creators take with Meghan content. They also discuss Lana Del Rey's recent marriage to Jeremy Dufrene. Lauren and Chan dive into the r...

Oct 09, 202447 min

243: Pop Apologists 101

Lauren and Chan are taking a trip down memory lane and sharing exactly how Pop Apologists came to be. The gals talk about the earliest days of the podcast, the day the podcast left the airwaves, and what finally brought Pop Apologists back to the podcast world. They go into detail about some of the most famous Pop Apologists and family lore (Their stint as child activists! Nordstrom ribbon cuttings!) and share more about each member of the Bledsoe family. Finally, Lauren and Chan share more abou...

Oct 02, 202452 min

242: money, marriage, & more with our bro-in-law Wyatt Grow

Lauren and Chan have their beloved brother-in-law Wyatt Grow join the podcast to answer listener questions and share some wisdom. Wyatt and the gals answer the following: How to get my boyfriend to propose? How does he feel about Courtney's spending? What he wishes he knew before having children? How did you know you were ready to have kids? Which Bledsoe sister would he want to be stranded with on a desert island? What would he do if he was president for the day? How would he handle dividing up...

Sep 25, 202455 min

240: How Mormon is "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?" ft. Indy Blue

Lauren and Chan are joined by special guest Indy Blue to chat about all things related to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." The gals dive into the complicated dynamics of not just the women on the show, but how the show relates specifically to Utah Mormon culture and what it looks like to be Mormon in today's world. They look at the relationships between the women and their husbands, the perception of the level of sinning, the issues the women on the show face as a result of being raised in a ...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 16 min

238: Did Scott Peterson Kill Laci Peterson? DEEP DIVE PART 2

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic details concerning the death of Laci and Conner Peterson. In a two part series, Lauren and Chan are diving into the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a California woman who went missing on Christmas Eve 2002 when she was 8 months pregnant. Her husband Scott Peterson was convicted of her murder in 2004, but there are remaining questions that have some people wondering if it is possible that Scott did not actually kill Laci and their unborn baby, Conner...

Aug 28, 202450 min

237: Did Scott Peterson Kill Laci Peterson? DEEP DIVE PART 1

In a two part series, Lauren and Chan are diving into the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a California woman who went missing on Christmas Eve 2002 when she was 8 months pregnant. Her husband Scott Peterson was convicted of her murder in 2004, but there are remaining questions that have some people wondering if it is possible that Scott did not actually kill Laci and their unborn baby. In part one of this two part series, the gals discuss the events leading up to Laci's disappearance, Scott's al...

Aug 28, 202448 min

236: Is Blake or Justin the IT ENDS WITH US nightmare?

Lauren and Chan are diving into all the drama surrounding Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and the movie It Ends With Us. The gals give their take on Meghan Markle's recent visit to Colombia, where she surprised everyone with her Spanish speaking skills. They also discussed what could have been if the British royal family and media had embraced Meghan's strengths, rather than take issue with her from the start. Lauren and Chan discuss the terrifying story of Mike Lynch's superyacht capsizing off th...

Aug 21, 202447 min

234: Trouble in Montecito?

Lauren and Chan give some life updates, including Lauren's upcoming travel conundrum and Chan's dream birthday gift. The gals dive into Gywneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk potentially having some trouble in their Montecito paradise and the tabloid article that had a surprising amount of insight. They take a look at another pair who may be consciously uncoupling, Sara Foster and longtime partner Tommy Haas, and why marriage was never in the cards for them. Lauren and Chan talk about the video where ...

Aug 07, 202446 min

233: BEAUTY SCAMS

Lauren and Chan are joined by Dana Omari-Harrell from @igfamousbydana to dive into the beauty practices, products, and trends that have listeners wondering whether they are legit or just scams. They chat about the creators on Instagram who are claiming to transform your face through facia massage and facial HIIT training. The gals discuss the beauty device that both Chanler and Dana love and why it actually works. Dana shares her thoughts on microneedling at home vs. a med spa. Finally, the gals...

Jul 31, 202457 min

231: Is Meghan Markle’s “American Riviera Orchard” a Cheater Brand?

Lauren and Chan chat about the $600 million wedding spectacle seen 'round the world and consider why bigger doesn't always mean better. The gals discuss American Riviera Orchard and the super luxe brand Flamingo Estate, where Meghan Markle seemingly gathered a great deal of inspiration. They then dive into why Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed and what they are really looking forward to watching from the Baldwins. Lauren and Chan take a look at Katy Perry's new song and...

Jul 17, 202447 min

230: Gooping Gwyneth’s Bed

Lauren and Chan discuss Bethenny Frankel's new podcast segment about dating and their thoughts on the truly shocking advice Bethenny is dishing out. The gals touch on some additional Bethenny news, specifically her recent statements about Aurora Culpo and ex Paul Bernon. They dive into the recent gossip about a shitty situation at Gwyneth Paltrow's guest house. Lauren and Chan give their take on Gypsy Rose Blanchard's recent pregnancy announcement. The gals chat about Brad Pitt hard launching hi...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 5 min

229: The Quiet Luxury Queens: Mary-Kate + Ashley Olsen Deep Dive

Once upon a time, millennial girls across the globe were used to seeing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen everywhere- from family favorite Full House in the 80's and 90's to their direct to video movies, cd's, and merch that was all over WalMart stores. Then, Mary-Kate and Ashley seemingly vanished from public view altogether. Buckle in and hear all about how Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen went from being the most overexposed twins on the planet to embracing quiet luxury before it was cool and becoming two...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 5 min

228: The Travel Episode

Lauren and Chan are joined by travel advisor Alexandra Stockton to talk about all things travel. Alexandra specializes in luxury travel across the globe and answers listener questions such as: -why using a travel advisor is the way to go -when is the best time to book a hotel -which vacation destinations are overhyped and overcrowded -where to travel if you're looking for a sugar daddy -where are some of the best honeymoon locations -which locations at the best for vacations in the US -what a tr...

Jun 26, 202455 min

227: Did Karen Read drunkenly run over her boyfriend, or is the Boston Police Department framing her to cover up a murder? A DEEP DIVE on the mysterious death of John O’Keefe and trial of Karen Read

Lauren and Chan have prepared a deep dive on the trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman who is being accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe. The gals give an overview of this ongoing trial, which is the opposite of an open-and-shut case. They discuss the many details that are not adding up from his trial, including deleted phone calls and text messages, middle of the night internet searches, a potential police conspiracy and massive coverup, a federal investig...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 8 min

226: Barista Microagressions

Lauren and Chan discuss the latest news on Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage and speculate why Ben and Jennifer might be selling their $60 million dollar home if it's not for a divorce. The gals chat about the upcoming E! reality series starring Denise Richards and her daughters and their questions about the family's digital income streams. They dive into TJ Holmes's recent comments about Amy Robach and chat about which details strain credulity. Lauren and Chan discuss the statements fro...

Jun 12, 202446 min

225: The Kardashians Season 5, Ben & J. Lo’s air kiss, Gywneth’s new look + Natalie Portman & Paul Mescal

Lauren and Chan discuss the latest update on Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage and read between the lines to see what is actually going on, including an interesting conspiracy. The gals have noticed a verrrrrrrry interesting change in Gwyneth Paltrow and are ready to chat about their observations. They dive into the newest season of The Kardashians and talk about the moments they have truly enjoyed and the questions they have for Kim. Lauren and Chan chat about the recent photos of Natal...

Jun 05, 202459 min

224: Vanderpump Rules Reunion Part 3 Recap ft. Ryan Bailey

Lauren and Chan are joined by Ryan from the So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey podcast to talk all about part 3 of the Vanderpump Rules Reunion. They chat all about what they loved about this season of VPR, which cast members have shown the most (and least) amount of growth, and what they would love to see in future seasons of VPR. Plus, Ryan and Lauren talk all about Ryan's recent Eras Tour experience in Stockholm and how they think Taylor Swift's music and career will evolve over the next decad...

May 30, 20241 hr 22 min

223: Bethenny’s Fight for Our Civil Rights at Chanel

Lauren and Chan chat about the latest developments in the never-ending Brad Pitt vs. Angelina Jolie lawsuit. The gals dive into the subtle statement from Brad and Angelina's children and what it says about what likely happened behind closed doors at the Jolie-Pitt home. They discuss the latest airplane horror story involving a flight traveling from Doha to Dublin, which comes just a week after the disastrous Singapore Airlines flight that killed 1 and injured 30 others. Finally, Lauren and Chan ...

May 29, 202451 min

222: Are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Splitting Up?

Lauren and Chan chat about the pop culture topics of the moment including the Ashley Madison documentary, Baby Reindeer, The Jinx Part 2, video footage showing Diddy assaulting Cassie Ventura + his "apology", Taylor and Travis's vacation to Lake Como, Ben and J. Lo's marital woes, and another Boeing catastrophe. Plus, the gals discuss health updates for Kate Middleton and Chan. Finally, the ladies ask for listener suggestions on any true crime cases that should be featured as a future deep dive ...

May 22, 20241 hr 2 min

221: Baby Bieber!

Lauren and Chan chat about Dorit & PK's separation announcement, which was rumored to have been coming for months. The gals discuss Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to Nigeria, where Meghan referred to Nigeria "my country." They dive into Justin and Hailey Bieber's pregnancy announcement + vow renewal as well as Selena Gomez's well-timed decision to turn off Instagram comments the week before the pregnancy announcement. Finally, Lauren and Chan chat about The Eras Tour's most recent ...

May 15, 202456 min

220: Met Gala 2024

Lauren and Chan discuss the 2024 Met Gala looks and decide which attendees understood the theme and which ones missed the mark. The gals rate looks by Zendaya, Amelia Grey, EmRata, Lana Del Rey, Sydney Sweeney, Lauren Sánchez and more. Lauren shares a shocking bit of Jeff Bezos gossip that sounds almost too crazy to believe. They chat about Kim Kardashian being booed during Tom Brady's roast and which roast jokes went a little too far. Lauren and Chan dive into the lives of Tom Cruise and Nicole...

May 08, 20241 hr 4 min

215: Prince William’s “Stress” Over Ascending the Throne Too Soon, Morgan Wallen’s Weekend Felony, Rebel Wilson’s Accusations Against Sacha Baron Cohen, Personal Revelations About Taylor Swift, & Child Activism Revisited

This week the gals chat about Chanler's experience chasing the solar eclipse and a recent psychic reading Lauren had done that she hoped would lead to further information about Kate Middleton. They then dive into Morgan Wallen's love sick chair-throwing episode that landed him in the slammer over the weekend. Chanler leads us through the accusations of Rebel Wilson against Sacha Baron Cohen and finally, the gals revisit the concept of children forced to protest on behalf of their activist parent...

Apr 10, 202455 min

214: Billionaire’s Construction Tortures NYC Neighbors, AI Influencers Have Arrived, Travis Kelce’s “Dad Bod,” + Shannon Beador Fires Back at John Janssen

Lauren and Chan chat about the emergence of new AI robots hitting the scene, which AI practices the gals cannot get on board with, and why AI may end up helping them achieve their dreams of living their best Ballerina Farm lives. They dive into the New York Post article that discussed why women love dad bods, specifically putting Travis Kelce into the dad bod category. Lauren and Chan take a look at the different physical standards that exist for men vs. women and why they are loving the photos ...

Apr 03, 202447 min

213: Unpacking “Quiet on Set” ft. Kate Casey

Lauren and Chanler are joined by Kate Casey to unpack the new MAX series, "Quiet on Set." But first, the blonde trio debrief on Kate Middleton and get Kate's expert opinion on where exactly Kensington Palace failed their princess in their PR fumbling of the century. The gals also touch on very troubling news re: Gerry the Golden Bachelor and Theresa Nist before diving into the disturbing docu-series that has everyone glued to their screens in horror. Listen along as Lauren, Chanler, and Kate dis...

Apr 02, 202458 min

212: P Diddy’s Crimes, Meghan Markle’s New Brand, Taylor & Travis in the Bahamas, + Ruby Franke Developments

Lauren and Chanler sit down to discuss the raid of P. Diddy's homes in Los Angeles, NYC, and Miami as federal authorities search of evidence of the rapper's crimes. The gals discuss his misdeeds up until this point and the current accusations against him by his former producer, Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones. After detailing these unsavory allegations, Lauren and Chan move onto decidedly lighter subject matter and discuss the new photos of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on vacation in the Bahamas. The gi...

Mar 27, 202450 min

211: "Where TF is Kate" Full Debrief

Lauren and Chanler sit down to discuss the tragic announcement that Kate made via video statement on Friday to the world. They give their full thoughts on the video statement, including how they now feel about their "Where TF is Kate" series given the news. The gals discuss the timing of the announcement, whether the royal family can be trusted, and why this conversation matters more than every at a time when faith in institutions is at an all-time low. They also get into the mysterious death of...

Mar 25, 202442 min

208: Why is Anne Hathaway SO POLARIZING? A Deep Dive & Formal Report on the Brunette Beauty's Vexing Ways

Lauren and Chan are ready with a deep dive on Anne Hathaway, including their personal psychological evaluation as to why Anne seems to provoke so many feelings of consternation and ire among the public. Despite starring in a slew of beloved movies, hosting the Oscars in 2012, and winning the Oscar for best supporting actress in 2013, there was a growing amount of backlash against Anne. The gals take a closer look at why many members of the public have strong negative feelings about Anne, discuss...

Mar 13, 202457 min

206: JOHN MAYER’S CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN | A Deep Dive And Formal Dissertation On The Love Life Of One Very Naughty Curly-Haired Singer

A deep dive that covers the dating history of the internet's ex-boyfriend, John Mayer. Hear all about John's known relationships and hookups, what he has to say about his time with them and vice versa, whose body is actually a wonderland, and what John Mayer wants in a partner now. For a man who hasn't dated anyone publicly in the past decade, women everywhere are still reeling over John's disastrous 2010 Playboy interview and the bombshells dropped in Jessica Simpson's memoir Open Book. One que...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 16 min
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