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Join Lewys Ball & Isla Loba every Thursday as they react to the latest social media trends, reality TV moments and celebrity culture. From TikTok drama to red carpet reactions, if it's happened this week, Pop Off has it covered! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-CCbWqqDmiDkP6FtBNi4Vw Socials: @popoffpodcast
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Episodes

Kim Kardashian’s latest scandal, Kylie Jenner at Paris Fashion Week and our award season predictions!

Kim Kardashian has got herself in some very hot water, Kylie Jenner’s been dragged at Paris Fashion Week and Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have been feuding - 2024 is already WILD! This week we do a deep dive on all of that, plus we offer our predictions for The Oscars and The Brits and we catch up on The Traitors... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202452 min

Love Island All Stars, The Traitors & Jayda Wayda’s Awful Trip to London

This week, we discuss the format and cast of Love Island All Stars. We also chat about The Traitors, Isla talks about her recent holiday in Ghana and we dissect Jayda Ward’s very dramatic trip to London! Plus we give our thoughts on Saltburn, Lil Nas’ controversial new music video and the Coachella 2024 lineup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 202457 min

Trends to ditch & trends to stay in 2024

This week we’re getting real with you and deciding what trends need to get in the bin this year. Should we still be wearing extra baggy clothes? Do we really need another season of Love Island? Is it time to ditch that beige interior design?We’re also offering up our opinions on what we want to see a whole lot more of in 2024, including music, accessories and more! Let us know your thoughts on socials @popoffpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 10, 202451 min

Our personal highlights of 2023 and our goals for 2024

This week we’re dissecting 2023 and going through some of our highs (and a few of our lows) from the last twelve months! We’re sharing our favourite purchase, our top festival and the best food we’ve eaten, then we’re getting into our goals for 2024 and chatting about our new year’s resolutions. Plus, we discuss whether a Soho House membership is REALLY worth it and if manifestation actually works… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 03, 202449 min

Pop Off Awards 2023! (Cringiest celeb moment, biggest scandal & more!)

You guys have been voting for the Pop Off Awards 2023 and there are some SHOCKING results. We’re handing out crowns for the following categories: Weirdest celebrity couple Biggest scandal Cringiest moment Cringiest celeb performance Best TV moment Best hit song Best fashion moment Most wtf moment Most gripping social media debate Worst new buzz word Most shocking moment Biggest moment of 2023 Best celeb of 2023 Listeners’ choice moment of the year Listeners’ choice person of the year Thank you f...

Dec 27, 202337 min

Our Christmas plans & our brutal thoughts on the Khy drop

We’re getting festive this week as we discuss our Christmas plans! Lewys reveals what gifts he has bought for his boyfriend and he shares the story of the time he ruined his whole family’s Christmas… Meanwhile, Isla is spending Christmas in Ghana for the first time.We also discuss why we think Kylie Jenner’s new Khy drop is so bad and we talk about some of the insane reactions to the man filmed smoking crack on the tube… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 20, 202354 min

The Pink Honey drama, Nicki Minaj’s new album, and Molly-Mae’s engagement ring

Lewys is well and truly in his hobby era. From cinema trips, to cooking, and now chess - he is TRULY embracing his wholesome side! Isla, however, had a wild club night over the weekend which has led her to declare that clubbing in London is officially DEAD – it’s not a vibe. We also cover the ‘I’m a Celebrity’ final, where Sam Thompson was crowned King of the Jungle and Nigel Farage shockingly made it into the top 3! Plus, we discuss Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ album and the feature list that ...

Dec 14, 202352 min

Drumsheds, Rita Ora’s Primark glam, and the reality shows we’d go on

It’s December, and Isla’s feeling the Christmas spirit. Meanwhile, Lewys headed to Drumsheds last week to catch the Sugarbabes and spilled all the deets on the venue, the drinks, and having to use outdoor toilets in -2 degrees weather. Elsewhere, we’re plunging into the 2023 Fashion Awards, sharing our thoughts on Model of the Year, and dissecting red carpet looks, including Rita Ora strutting down the red carpet in ‘custom’ Primark…? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 07, 202353 min

Our Spotify Wrapped, Squid Game and more Love Island drama

Lewys has never been to Brighton and has never gone to Pride, so we know where Isla’s dragging him next summer! Back from a Spotify event, Isla and Lewys dish on their Spotify Wrapped, and it’s safe to say Isla was GOOPED by who was on hers. Elsewhere, we get into the new Squid Game reality show on Netflix and dive into the ethics of reality TV. We’re also deciding whether there are some new queens of pop with Tate McRae and Tyla debuting higher on the charts than Dua Lipa! Hosted on Acast. See ...

Nov 30, 202346 min

Nella Rose vs Fred Sirieix and THAT Girls Bathroom cheating scandal

Fresh from the gym, Isla’s fully embraced the gym bunny life, hitting it twice this week—easy when your boyfriend doubles as your personal trainer! Meanwhile, Lewys just had a reality check and realised there are only about four weekends left in the year, so he’s on a mission to make the most of them. Elsewhere we dive into the latest I’m a Celeb Jungle drama after Nella Rose’s clash with Fred Sirieix. The big question: Was Nella in the right, or did she miss the mark? We’re also spilling our th...

Nov 23, 20231 hr 1 min

I’m a Celeb lineup, Big Brother’s Trish’s Tweets and our 2024 Grammy predictionsI

It’s a bit of a weird time of year. It’s not quite sunny Autumn, and it’s not quite full-on Christmas either, so we’re getting into how we’re handling it. On the one hand, Lewys is in a full-blown November funk. But Isla? She’s vibing with it, still riding the wave of a sweet no-booze November! In other headline news, ding dong, the witch is out! We share our thoughts on the latest Downing Street Drama, dissect the I’m a Celeb lineup, and share our predictions for who will be winning at the 2024...

Nov 16, 202351 min

THE Sexiest Man Alive, our Glastonbury headline predictions and the EMAs

This week, there’s a ton of music gossip, and we’re diving right in. We’re sharing our thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion’s brand-new track, ‘Cobra. We’re also spilling our predictions for the 2024 Glastonbury headliners and giving our takes on the big winners at the EMAs! Elsewhere, we’re dishing out our thoughts on this year’s People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, Patrick Dempsey, and breaking down past winners like Chris Hemsworth and John Legend. Did they deserve it? Tune in to find out our hot ...

Nov 09, 202350 min

Halloween Special: Nipple Bras, North West's Interview, and Maya Jama’s Party

This week, we're once again keeping up with the Kardashians as we discuss Kylie's new clothing company, Khy, the new bra with built-in nipples by Skims, and North West's i-D Magazine interview. Elsewhere, we get stuck into all the Halloween antics and discuss the best and worst looks from the weekend. Was Halloween a bit dead this year? What were the baitest Halloween looks? And, what was Maya Jama's Halloween party really like? We cover all of that and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Nov 02, 202343 min

Kylie Jenner’s New Business, Britney Spears’ Bombshells, and THAT Amsterdam Voice Note

This week, there’s a voice note that’s been blowing up on social media about a stag do and hen night in Amsterdam. Let’s just say, it takes an unexpected turn. Elsewhere, we discuss Eden Harvey’s use of the n-word on a TikTok Live and share our opinions on why it’s important for influencers to educate their followers. Plus, we’ve got the latest Kardashian-Jenner news. We’re talking about Kylie’s new business venture and Kim expanding Skims to include men’s products! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Oct 26, 202350 min

Drake vs. Rihanna, Will & Jada Smith Drama, and is there a new Posh & Becks?

Isla’s back from her birthday trip to Paris, and Lewys is just having one of those days. But, lucky for him (or not), bad things come in threes, and he’s hit the trifecta before the clock even strikes midday. So, we kick things off with a full rundown of what’s been going on! We’ve also got the answers to a listener’s dilemma on what shoes she should wear with her birthday dress. Plus, we give our takes on Drake’s diss track to Rihanna, share our thoughts on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibl...

Oct 19, 202348 min

Your burning dilemmas (Long-distance relationships, upgrading your Hinge profile and more!)

This week, we’re stepping into the role of agony aunts to tackle YOUR burning questions! Isla spills the tea on her long-distance relationship hacks, Lewys reveals how being in a relationship has upgraded his sense of style. And we share our unpopular opinion: short kings have our hearts over tall men! Plus, if you’ve ever questioned how good your Hinge profile is, we’ve got you covered! We’ve got a game-changing step-by-step tutorial that will have those likes flooding in. Make sure you follow ...

Oct 12, 202352 min

Love Island’s Sammy and Jess split, MAFS & THAT Kim and Kourtney Kardashian phone call…

We know, it’s October and we’re still talking about this year’s Love Islanders! But, with the news dropping that Sammy and Jess have called it quits just three months post the Love Island final, we couldn’t help but spill all our thoughts on the situation. We’re also diving headfirst into the latest MAFS drama and then jet across the pond to Kardashian land, where we dissect that tense Kim and Kourtney phone call, delve into Kim’s fashionably late entrance at Victoria Beckham’s show, and analyse...

Oct 05, 202347 min

Messy Mitch, Blueface & whether Ethan from Sidemen’s comments were right!

Another week, another Love Islander making headlines! We get into all the drama surrounding Messy Mitch, who was asked to leave a SpaceNK event due to inappropriate behaviour, and share our thoughts on his apology. We also delve into the divisive comments made by Ethan from Sidemen suggesting that if he marries his girlfriend, she should take his surname! Plus, we tackle a real big question: where should we potentially get our botox? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 28, 202350 min

Tube Girl, some NYFW fights, and Chris Brown being Chris Brown

Lewys is back from holiday with some *mad* stories. We also offer up services as Creative Directors for Tube Girl and how she can keep the hype going, discuss the Russell Brand allegations, hear about some fights at NYFW and check in with some celebrity beef. Of course, it involves Chris Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 20231 hr 1 min

Juiciest Unpopular Opinions! (Molly-Mae’s 24hr in a day comment, Love Island Allstars, Cheating and more!)

This week, we’re spilling the tea on OUR unpopular opinions, and trust us, things are about to get wild! Lewys is throwing down the gauntlet with a bold statement: Is Megan Thee Stallion the ultimate queen of this generation’s female rap performers? Meanwhile, Isla’s got a hot take of her own around hairy armpits on women!But that’s not all! We’re digging deep into the drama of Love Island Allstars and whether it’s dun out. And is labelling women as homewreckers just another way to shift the bla...

Sep 14, 202332 min

Love Islanders’ brand deals, IG Live madness and the Tinder Tabi Swindler

We’re back! This week we’re chatting about the new Love Island brand deals - some are straight from the TikTok Shop - while Chrisean Rock GIVES BIRTH on IG Live and we break down the world’s newest Tinder Swindler. Tabi owners beware… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 202351 min

Has Justin Bieber crossed the line & what we think of Celebs Go Dating!

The new season of Celebs Go Dating has begun and we have a lot of opinions! We reveal whether we think Chloe Burrows should be talking about her break up with Toby Aromolaran on TV and we discuss Lottie Moss and Adam Collard. We also get into whether we think Justin Bieber has crossed the line in SZA’s new music video and we chat about Adele’s decision to stop her concert halfway through… Plus, we catch up about Notting Hill Carnival and Lost Village! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Aug 31, 202346 min

Stormzy & Maya Jama, Love Island USA & Britney Spears’ Divorce!

A lot has been going down this week! We’re chatting about Stormzy’s headline show at All Points East and trying to work out whether he’s rekindling his romance with Maya Jama… We also discuss LGBTQ+ representation on Love Island after the bisexual kiss that took place on Love Island USA and we give the Lionesses their flowers for their performance in the World Cup. PLUS, we dive into Britney Spears’ latest divorce and Isla reveals what went down on her latest brand trip… Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Aug 24, 202345 min

The latest Drake drama & why Harry Styles is being called out!

Drake has had ANOTHER fall out - and this time it’s with the podcaster who interviewed him in bed - Bobbi Althoff. We’re talking through the feud, discussing whether Bobbi is an industry plant and deciding whether she’s ripped off Amelia Dimoldenberg. Then we talk about Billy Porter’s beef with Harry Styles and Anna Wintour, and we offer our top picks in fashion, music and TV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 17, 202355 min

The Love Island Reunion, The VMA’s & Tory Lanez

We are giving ALL our thoughts on the Love Island reunion. We discuss why we don’t think Maya Jama is the best person to host the show, we talk about the islander’s outfits (there were some AWFUL choices) and we consider what we would change about the reunion if we were ITV. This episode we also discuss the VMA nominations - we celebrate our favourite nominees and we talk about why no men have been nominated for Best Artist this year. And finally, we talk about the prison sentence Tory Lanez has...

Aug 10, 202354 min

The shocking Lizzo allegations & The Love Island Final!

This episode we discuss the shocking allegations made against Lizzo, Cardi B's recent outburst on stage and we talk about the tragic passing of Angus Cloud. Then we offer all of our juicy thoughts on the Love Island final and this series as a whole! We discuss which couples we think will stay together, why there was such a surprise result and we reveal exactly what we think of Kady McDermott! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 03, 202347 min

Who should win Love Island 2023?

As the Love Island final approaches, we’re picking our favourites to win this year! We also give our thoughts on Whitney arguing with Ella and Tyrique, the Abi hate and Molly-Mae’s engagement to Tommy Fury! Plus, we dig into Doja Cat’s recent tweets and have a bit of a disagreement about how celebrities should treat their fans, and we chat about Ariana Grande’s new boyfriend and her relationship history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 28, 202359 min

Brutally honest Q+A! (Weirdest places we’ve had sex, why Lewys quit make-up and more!)

This week we’re answering YOUR questions! Lewys reveals the real reason why he no longer wears make-up and why he’s stepped back from YouTube and Isla shares a hilarious story about her Instagram being hacked and opens up about when she lost her virginity. Plus, we get into the most extravagant things we’ve ever bought, what brands we would NEVER work with and the weirdest places we’ve ever had sex! Nothing is off limits! Make sure you follow @popoffpodcast to be involved in future Q+As! Hosted ...

Jul 20, 20231 hr

The Barbie premiere, Keke Palmer drama & Love Island's terrible double standards!

This episode we are dishing out opinions on everybody’s looks from the Barbie premiere, including what we thought of Margot Robbie’s outfit, who our best dressed was and what we would have worn. We’re also getting into the Keke Palmer drama and discussing whether your partner should ever dictate what you can wear. Plus, we discuss the Jonah Hill controversy and we dive into our usual Love Island chat! This week we’re sharing our thoughts on movie night and discussing why there are so many double...

Jul 13, 202358 min
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