Namesake with Ben Soffer: Friday, May 29th, 2026
May 29, 2026•1 hr 19 min
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Summary
This episode features Jackie and special guest co-host Ben Soffer covering a wide range of pop culture topics, from the new Love Island USA cast and ongoing Summer House relationship drama to Tristan Thompson's surprising vasectomy agreement with Khloé Kardashian. Ben also shares his strong opinions on Ben Platt's political stance versus Josh Gad's, delves into the complexities of the music industry with Scooter Braun's recent interview, and provides personal insights into running a beverage business. The episode is punctuated by lively discussions about music tastes and concludes with "Queenie and Weenie of the Week" and a book review.Episode description
1. ‘Love Island USA’ Sets Season 8 Cast Including the Brother of Season 7 Islander Charlie and a Paralympic Athlete (Variety) (24:40)
2. Summer House Stars KJ Dillard and Dara Levitan Fuel Breakup Rumors After Social Media Move (Reality Tea) (34:23)
3. Tristan Thompson Got a Vasectomy After Khloé Kardashian’s Ultimatum: ‘No More Kids Unless It’s Coming from Khloé’s Embryos’ (PEOPLE) (54:15)
4. Scooter Braun Opens Up About Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Spencer Pratt and (Briefly) Sydney Sweeney in New 90-Minute ‘Second Thought’ Interview (Variety) (1:04:25)
- Queenie and Weenie of The Week (1:14:40)
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