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

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  • Jun 1, 2022 · 55 min

    111: Pop Apologists Q + A

    Who the f are we? How did the podcast begin? What kind of exercise do we (and Courtney) do? What self tanner do we use? What is a non-chuegy bridesmaid gift? How did our partners respond when we sent them Richard Marx's 1989 romantic ballad "I'll Be Waiting?" with zero context? Do we think Tom Cruise is gay? What is on our summer bucket list? Listen along as we bring it back to the basics, catch up, and mention it all. <3 Support the show and access 100+ bonus episodes, sign up for the Patreon by click here! Get a Bolalá beach puff! My new favorite thing! https://www.bo-lala.com/collections/beach-puff My fav self tanner! https://amzn.to/3N67lKF Walking Pad link! https://amzn.to/3azRPsf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 27, 2022 · 1 min

    Johnny v. Amber Part 13: Un Dia No Bueno para Johnny *Teaser*

    Amber's witnesses testify and it is NOT a good day for Johnny Depp. Buckle in. ☠️ To support the show and access our Johnny v. Amber coverage in full, click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 27, 2022 · 1 min

    Johnny v. Amber Part 10 ft. Our Dad *Teaser*

    A long, meandering discussion finishing up day 15 of Amber on the stand - complete with a Deb tale and John A Bledsoe, Esq phoning in. Click here to support the show, access 100+ bonus episodes, and and listen to our coverage of the Johnny v. Amber trial in full on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 25, 2022 · 55 min

    110: All Things Celebrity Weddings

    Breaking down iconic celebrity weddings including Kravis, The Royals, Gwyneth & Brad, and Brad & Angelina with none other than Michelle Martinez of The Big Wedding Planning Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 18, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min

    109: Catching Up With The Kardashians

    Back on dry land and talking about what is new with us and America's favorite family...The Kardashians. We cover all the recent episodes and their antics. From Kim's SNL stint to the Kravis proposal. Chanler's prayers are answered because Lauren FINALLY sees the light of Travis Barker. Hallelujah. We don't mince words with our thoughts on Kendall. Some additional musings from Lauren on how interior design will revolt against the all white everything and the premiere episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. To support the show and access our Johnny v. Amber recaps, click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 13, 2022 · 2 min

    Johnny v. Amber Part 7 *Teaser*

    Click here to support the show on Patreon and access our Johnny v. Amber recaps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 4, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min

    107: American Romance ✨ JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Deep Dive

    This week we are deep diving into the lives of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and JFK, Jr. and their iconic American romance. Who exactly was Carolyn before she waltzed into JFK Jr.'s glittering orbit? What exactly made the American prince forego his supermodel habit in favor of a normal girl from White Plains, New York? How did Jackie O. feel about her son as he rose to prominence as the American sex symbol of his time? Why was Carolyn two hours late to her own wedding? And what happened on the fateful night when they met their untimely demise? We answer these questions and much, much more. Buckle in, bb's! To support the show on Patreon and access our Johnny v. Amber court recaps, click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 3, 2022 · 1 min

    Johnny v. Amber Part 5 *Teaser*

    Click here to access the full episode! We cover day 11 of the trial including: - Johnny's "salty CPA" who dishes on Amber's pricey wine habit and rants over her divorce demands - The director of the ACLU's testimony revealing just exactly how much "Amber" has donated - Revelations from two of Depp's security detail who witnessed Amber and Johnny in explosive fights - Testimony from the security guard who picked Amber up the morning she dumped a grump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 2, 2022 · 3 min

    Johnny v. Amber Part 4 *Teaser*

    Click here to access the full episode! We cover days 8-10 including: - Explosive audio of Amber seemingly admitting to concocting the domestic violence allegations - Ben King, JD's House Manager, testifies to Amber's wine habits, finding Johnny's fingertip in a puddle of napkins, and the bratty teenager antics Amber would use to start a fight. - Amber's attorney objecting to his own question. - Tara Roberts, JD's island manager, testifying to witnessing a horrible fight between A and J, and the high maintenance requests that started coming in from Amber. - Dr. Shannon Curry, a licensed psychologist, testifies to diagnosing Amber with Borderline Personality Disorder and Histrionic Personality Disorder. - Alejandro Ramirez, a building security guard, becomes the real star of the trial as he testifies while vaping and driving in his car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Apr 29, 2022 · 8 min

    Johnny v. Amber Part 3 *Teaser*

    We get into all the sordid details behind the finger slicing incident, listen to the speech Johnny gave about the impact Amber's allegations have had on his life, discuss the troubling texts brought to light under cross examination, and listen to utterly heatbreaking audio that brought Johnny to tears on the stand. Buckle tf in. Click here to access the full episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Apr 27, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min

    106: Johnny v. Amber Part 2

    We are back on the high seas of justice with a comprehensive and complete recap of days 4-6 of the Johnny v. Amber trial. We will be continuing our coverage on Patreon with a new episode dropping Friday! To support the show and access our bonus episodes, visit https://www.patreon.com/popapologists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Apr 19, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min

    105: Johnny v. Amber Trial Part 1

    A FULL and COMPLETE breakdown of the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial including everything from the timeline of the relationship and the breakdown of their union to what exactly led us to that Fairfax, VA courtroom. Listen along for a thorough recap and analysis of days 1-3 of the trial of our lifetimes. Buckle tf in. To support the show and access our bonus episodes, visit https://www.patreon.com/popapologists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Apr 13, 2022 · 58 min

    104: Lying with the Lepers

    This week we break down our thoughts on the latest and greatest in television: Severance, Ultimatum, WeCrashed, and The Dropout. We chat Kravis's fake wedding, Kylie hiding her post partum bod, our enneagram numbers, and more. Love y'all! <3 To support the show and access our bonus episodes, visit https://www.patreon.com/popapologists To support Lauren getting more followers than Chanler, please follow here on Instagram by visiting https://www.instagram.com/laurenbledsoe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Apr 6, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min

    103: Ask Lauren & Chanler II

    This week we answer some of your burning questions. We give our analysis of the show Bad Vegan and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's ever-expanding family. Hear who has an upstairs face vs. a downstairs face, as well as who had some subtle work done recently. We discuss who should receive the credit for our illustrious vocabularies, and Lauren's childhood pastime of attending academic conferences in preparation for life as a career poet. Lauren shares why she lives in Puerto Rico. We talk about the true struggle of early to mid-twenties and trying to find their respective career paths. Also, hear cautionary tales of the cool, glamorous jobs that are actually life-sucking hell holes. We chat growing up in Orange County and compare East Coast vs. West Coast snobbery. Finally, we chat our first luxury purchases, which leads to the single greatest gift Lauren ever gave to Chanler. Spoiler: it wasn't a luxury. Buckle in! Lauren and Chan's morning skincare routines and favorite face products. To support the show and access our bonus episodes, visit https://www.patreon.com/popapologists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mar 30, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min

    102: Death To The Mason Jar – The Wedding Episode ft. Michelle Martinez

    We chat Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars and debate whether this was a display of toxic masculinity or a culture bereft of normalized, ceremonial, male-on-male combat. We further explore the role Scientology may have played in the slap heard round the world. Then, we are joined by wedding planning expert and host of the The Big Wedding Planning Podcast, Michelle Martinez, to answer all your (and Lauren's) questions about weddings. Should you leave your florals to a trusted expert or swing by Ralph's the Friday before the ceremony to DIY it on the cheap? All your questions and more are answered on this intensive wedding deep dive. Buckle in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mar 23, 2022 · 52 min

    101: Ur Ancestors Want U 2 B Hot

    This week we chat our obsession with The Dropout, the Hulu doc about our favorite green juice guzzling couple: Elizabeth Holmes and hot as hell Sunny fkn Balwani. We question Bella Hadid's dubious claim that she wishes she had kept the "nose of her ancestors." Finally, we chat Lauren buying a house in Puerto Rico and Chan's internet-infamous walk home from the chiropractor through Times Square. Buckle in, bb's! To support the show and access our bonus episodes, visit https://www.patreon.com/popapologists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mar 16, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min

    100: Defending Deb ft. Our Mom

    The impossible has happened. Our beloved mother, the very woman who called this podcast "absolutely so embarrassing for our family" and swore she would never come on, has turned the other cheek and sat down with us for an hour of childhood tales, maternal wisdom, and everything in between. Listen along as she tells us her side of that fateful afternoon in the drive thru in desperate search of Chick Fil A diet lemonade. Hear her explain why she felt the need to turn her children into child activists over poorly installed flooring in her San Clemente home. In this ep, Deb truly tells all, from marriage and dating advice, to answering one of the great questions of our time: Is Celine Dion a slut? Buckle tf in, bb's. To support the show and access our bonus episodes, visit https://www.patreon.com/popapologists Thanks to this weeks sponsors! Check out Dooney & Bourke's newest, most exciting collection at Dooney.com/POP.For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/POP and use the code POP before April 30, 2022. Go to HelloFresh.com/pop16 and use code pop16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mar 9, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min

    99: Moment of Lift, Blah, Blah, Blah...

    This week we get into Chanler's embarrassing disclosure during a presentation at work, why she thinks female empowerment and Melinda Gate's "Moment of Lift" is boring af, and all our thoughts on the illuminating interview with Melinda by Gayle King. Lauren questions the integrity of Gayle's journalistic career and then back tracks like a coward upon Chanler's admonishment. We discuss the article "The Movie Star & Me" which alleges sexual harassment by Jake Gyllenhaal in the workplace, and share our own personal experiences with sexual harassment while just trying to work soft and get by. Finally, we chat the about having a savings in your twenties, NYC's current vibe, and reveal Feb's Giveaway winner. Buckle in! Thanks to this weeks sponsors! Follow Twin Flames on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Check out Dooney & Bourke's newest, most exciting collection at Dooney.com/POP.For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/POP and use the code POP before April 30, 2022. Pop Apologists want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/popapologists. Join over 10 million people getting their FitOn. Work out for free anytime, anywhere. Text POP to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! Text POP to 64-000! That's POP 64-000. Go to HelloFresh.com/pop16 and use code pop16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mar 2, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min

    98: Amber Fillerup Q&A ✨

    Dream mom, founder of our favorite hair care brand, Dae, and all around wonder girl Amber Fillerup joins us this week to answer all our questions. She tells us what it was like to be one of the first successful bloggers and about the moment she realized her blog would be a lucrative career. Amber chats the joy of motherhood, her decision to no longer show her kids on social media, and the best marriage advice she ever received. Onto even more critical matters, she gives us all her secrets on staying tan and swimming with her kids 5 days/week. We ask for advice on dealing with criticism and how she manages negativity and trolls. Finally, we chat all of our favorite Dae products and Amber's vision for the future of the brand. Many, many thanks to Amber for coming on the pod and sharing her beautiful light with us and our listeners. Enjoy! ✨ Thanks to this weeks sponsors! Follow Twin Flames on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Pop Apologists listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/popapologists. Check out Dooney & Bourke's newest, most exciting collection at Dooney.com/POP.For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/POP and use the code POP before April 30, 2022. Pop Apologists want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/popapologists. Join over 10 million people getting their FitOn. Work out for free anytime, anywhere. Text POP to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! Text POP to 64-000! That's POP 64-000. Go to HelloFresh.com/pop16 and use code pop16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Feb 23, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min

    97: Mr. New York

    Chan Tinder Swindles Ben into coming on the pod! Benler gets into their recent gorgeous trip to Casa Atkinson in Puerto Rico and get into all the Q&A about their luv story like...how they met, the winding road to their first date, who said I love you first (buckle in baby!), Chan's serial killer trait, the moment Ben knew he loved Chan, and more. Sorry for all the gushing folks, blame it on our vacation mood and the honeymoon phase. Xoxo Chan Thanks to this weeks sponsors! Follow Twin Flames on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Pop Apologists listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/popapologists. Check out Dooney & Bourke's newest, most exciting collection at Dooney.com/POP.For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/POP and use the code POP before April 30, 2022. Pop Apologists want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/popapologists. Join over 10 million people getting their FitOn. Work out for free anytime, anywhere. Text POP to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! Text POP to 64-000! That's POP 64-000. Go to HelloFresh.com/pop16 and use code pop16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.