Pop Apologists

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

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Sep 1, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
72: The Taylor Swift Deep Dive No One Asked For (ft. Joe Peacock)
While Lauren is away on the high seas, Chanler invites her newest and hands down funniest friend Joe Peacock on the pod to do a complete critical analysis of Taylor Swift. Before we get into the woman of the hour (of a lifetime really) we discuss some iconic pop cultural moments from Joe's youth, e.g. Britney Spears Baby One More Time album release, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe's demise and why he none of his offspring follow him back on IG. We juxtapose the thirst of Ryan Phillipe with the wonderful subtlety of Brad Falchuck's social media ~ a Pop Apologist classic ~ . Then we get to the matter at hand and discuss our thoughts on her first self-titled album, Taylor Swift. Then we reflect on Joe Jonas's massive impact on Fearless and all the T-Swift former flames scorned and immortalized on Speak Now. *Swifties and stans, beware, we do not hold back. Please also note that we accept full responsibility for listening to the "stolen version" of some of these albums, it was a necessary evil for the production of this podcast. Screw Scooter Braun. 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.
Aug 25, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
71: The War on IG Filters
This week we dive into the disturbing, sick world of beauty standards on social. Why are celebs like Denise Richards posting photos of themselves that are as detached from reality as Chanler's spending habits? What impact are filters that distort and "enhance" having on young girls and women? What do we do when instagram makes us feel like total shit about our bodies, faces, and lives? What is the difference between plastic surgery and an edited photo if both aren't "real?" We have an honest conversation about the way instagram has changed our perception of ourselves, our experiences, and what we do to safeguard our mental health in this brave new IG era. Buckle in, baby! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month 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.
Aug 18, 2021 · 1 hr
70: NYC Highs & Lisbon Lows
This week Chan and Lauren catch up from across the pond. First, the gals dig into Denise Richard's most recent IG post and ask one burning question: wtf is happening on IG these days? Then, they regale each other with transatlantic tales from the weekend and discuss the disturbing news about Afghanistan. (Move over, Christiane Amanpour!) Finally, they embark on NYT's 36 questions that lead to love. Do they want to be famous? Would they rather have the body or mind of a 30 yr old forever? You know their answers already, but listen along as the Pop Apologists confirm their reputations as thirsty, shallow bitches. Buckle in, bb's. Many thanks to this week's sponsors! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month Thank you to Athena Club for making the most incredible shave kits and sponsoring this episode! Go to athenaclub.com and use code POP for 20% off! BEST RAZOR OF ALL TIME. 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.
Aug 11, 2021 · 52 min
69: Spare the Cane, Spoil the Castrati
Lauren speaks to us across the airwaves from Portugal. Listen along as she gives us all the details on her business class transatlantic flight in true nouveau riche, basic b fashion. Chanler discusses her upcoming plans for her birthday and strategies for avoiding a meltdown. Finally, we intro a new segment, "What Lauren's Reading." This week, Lauren's tome of choice is "T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us" by Carole Hooven. The book seeks to illustrate how the hormone to testosterone can explain the documented, cross-cultural differences between men and women. We start at the beginning, though, and chat about how ancient practices of castration were the first indicators of a powerful substance in a man's nether regions ultimately leading to the discovery of Testosterone. Buckle tf in. For an extra weekly episode of Pop Apologists every Friday, check out our Patreon where you can subscribe and keep the podcast alive. Visit http://patreon.com/popapologists for an additional hour of nonsense each week. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month As you all know, we love Spade and Sparrows wine. It is absolutely delicious and the bottles are gorge. Visit www.spadeandsparrows.com to find your closest bottle. Enter code POP15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. 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.
Jul 28, 2021 · 46 min
67: The Sibling Wealth Gap
This week we get into a spirited debate over a nagging question Lauren can't get off her mind: how does wealth flow from ultra rich celebs to their normal, civilian family members? Does Taylor Swift party on yachts with the Hadid sisters while her brother grinds away from 9-5 at Allstate Insurance? How is the playing field artificially leveled to avoid vast chasms of resentment on both sides?! We get into a heated conversation about this and then turn to an even hotter topic: J-Lo's and Ben Affleck's nostalgia tour of Europe with PDA-packed throwback pics. Finally, Chanler gives a stunning recap of @houseinhabit on IG's deep dive on JFK Jr., and Lauren issues her thoughts on the news that Prince Harry is writing a memoir. Buckle in and hold onto your hats! Can't get enough of Pop Apologists?! Join us on Patreon where we release a brand new, additional episode every Friday! Visit patreon.com/popapologists to support the pod and access our weekly bonus episode! Many thanks to this week's sponsors! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month As you all know, we love Spade and Sparrows wine. It is absolutely delicious and the bottles are gorge. Visit www.spadeandsparrows.com to find your closest bottle. Enter code POP15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. Need to make a gorgeous, beautifully designed presentation? Check out Canva Pro! Visit canva.me/pop45 for a FREE 45-day extended trial. 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.
Jul 21, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
66: Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef
David Yontef, BFF of our most beloved housewives and host of the super successful podcast Behind the Velvet Rope, joins to give us all the insider Bravo tea. We explore some of the great questions of our time, like did Heather Dubrow get Braunwyn fired from RHOC? Where does the Dubrow fortune come from? How does one become friends with reality stars and perhaps even A-listers? Did Braunwyn fake her alcoholism for the show? Was Kelly Dodd fired bc of her politics or did Heather Dubrow get her ousted from our screens? We may be left with more questions than answers, but the investigative journey is in itself one toward enlightenment. Finally, David regales us with his conspiracy theory on Erika Jayne's divorce and the dark secret pact he imagines Tom made with Erika pre-divorce. David is the real deal of podcasters; he has interviewed all the housewives and is besties with many of them, and holds back no secrets. Check out his pod, Behind the Velvet Rope, to get all the hottest celeb and Bravo interviews, out five days a week! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month As you all know, we love Spade and Sparrows wine. It is absolutely delicious and the bottles are gorge. Visit www.spadeandsparrows.com to find your closest bottle. Enter code POP15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. 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.
Jul 14, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
65: From Teenage Terrorist to Wise, Gentle Midwife with Ash Johnsdottir
The smartest Bledsoe sis, Ash, is BACK to get into all things midwifery, pregnancy, giving birth, and postpartum care. Ash is an absolute wealth of knowledge and as a certified professional midwife, she isn't giving fraudulently uncredentialed, bad advice like Chanler and I do regularly. Ash tells us all about why a home birth is actually safer for women in many cases than a hospital birth and explains the truly shocking statistic that over thirty percent of babies are delivered by C-section in US hospitals. She gets into pregnancy nutrition advice and explains why it is so critical to stay active and eat mindfully during pregnancy. Finally, she tells us about her scariest moment as a midwife and gives some truly phenomenal advice about how to emotionally grapple with not having a good birth experience. Ash is incredible and we are so happy to have her back on the pod. Can't get enough of Pop Apologists?! Join us on Patreon where we release a brand new, additional episode every Friday! Visit patreon.com/popapologists to support the pod and access our weekly bonus episode! Many thanks to this week's sponsors! To learn more about Ash's face serum, visit johnsdottirapothecaries.com Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month As you all know, we love Spade and Sparrows wine. It is absolutely delicious and the bottles are gorge. Visit www.spadeandsparrows.com to find your closest bottle. Enter code POP15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. Finally, thank you to Athena Club for making the most incredible shave kits and sponsoring this episode! Go to athenaclub.com and use code POP for 20% off! 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.
Jul 7, 2021 · 50 min
64: Big Feet and Walmart Meltdowns
After a long and luxuriating holiday weekend, we return to the airwaves to recount how we respectively celebrated the 4th. Chanler travels to the East Coast and meets her man's family; Lauren does what she does best and #yachts all around PR. We then dive into the alarming details of The Bachelorette's Clare Crawley decision to remove her breast implants, why Pete Davidson is removing all of his tattoos, the lame reasons why we are not cut our for tattoo life, and finally what it means to be "demisexual" and why it suits our tender hearts. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month As you all know, we love Spade and Sparrows wine. It is absolutely delicious and the bottles are gorge. Visit www.spadeandsparrows.com to find your closest bottle. Enter code POP15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. 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.
Jun 30, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
63: The Testimony Heard 'Round the World #FreeBritney
Just when you thought we had nothing left to say, we're back with another hour of total nonsense. Chanler reveals how her first week in NYC is doing and Ben's dark comments about her choice of footwear. If you're still awake after this portion, listen along as we discuss #freebritney post the conservatorship hearing heard around the world. We then reveal our PR strategies for Erika Jayne to somehow resurrect her public image from the depths of hell Tom's criminal activities have plunged her into. The conversation goes completely off the rails and we take a nostalgic walk down memory lane as we reveal the most romantic movie trailer of all time. Trigger warning to all of you who so passionately loathed Songs That Stir Us. Finally, we reveal our favorite things of the week in a new segment, "Latest & Greatest." Thank you to Canva Pro for sponsoring this ep! Go to Canva.me/pop45 to get your free 45-day extended trial. Thank you also to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month As you all know, we love Spade and Sparrows wine. It is absolutely delicious and the bottles are gorge. Visit www.spadeandsparrows.com to find your closest bottle. Enter code POP15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. 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.
Jun 23, 2021 · 1 hr 21 min
62: Growing Up Bledsoe + Skin Care Secrets with Ash Johnsdottir
This week our very own sis, Ash Johnsdottir, the enigmatic and eldest Bledsoe comes out of the shadows and joins the pod to regale our listeners with family tales growing up as a Bledsoe sis. Ash tells the story of choosing to change her last name to "Johnsdottir" and our parent's reaction to her foregoing our family name. We share family memories of growing up with Ash as a sister/family terrorist, a unique experience to say the least. :) Ash gives her thoughts on growing up with Lauren and Chanler, and what they were really like as kids. Finally, Ash shares her skin care philosophy including what she believes is the holy grail of all skin care products and her unique approach to purchasing sunscreen. For part two of our interview with Ash with even more skin care scoop, be sure to subscribe and listen to this week's Patreon episode on Friday. To learn more about Ash's face serum, visit https://www.johnsdottirapothecaries.com Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month As you all know, we love Spade and Sparrows wine. It is absolutely delicious and the bottles are gorge. Visit www.spadeandsparrows.com to find your closest bottle. Enter code POP15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. 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.
Jun 16, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
61: Selling Sunset Scoop with Mary Fitzgerald
Mary Fitzgerald joins to discuss all things real estate and the hit show she stars on, Selling Sunset on Netflix. Listen along as Mary divulges how the show began, how filming works, how she got her start in real estate and the difference between the shows portrayal of working in real estate and the reality of being an agent. Mary dishes on what it takes to really be successful in real estate and the gritty behind the scenes of selling a home. She tells us about dating Jason and their journey from a couple to business partners and best friends. Mary discusses the rumors behind her and Romain getting married before their wedding day on the show and the incorrect way the show portrayed their relationship in season 1. She also discusses her thoughts on the 75M listing, who she would choose from the cast to be her real estate agent if she was selling her house, and her go-to snacks and meals. We are so grateful for Mary taking the time to sit down with us! Thanks to Canva Pro for sponsoring this ep! Go to Canva.me/pop to get your free 45-day extended trial. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this ep! Visit Betterhelp.com/popapologists for 10% off your first month As you all know, we love Spade and Sparrows wine. It is absolutely delicious and the bottles are gorge. Visit www.spadeandsparrows.com to find your closest bottle. Enter code POP15 at checkout to get 15% off your first purchase. 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 19, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min
57: Dieting, Plastic Surgery, & Inside Hollywood ft. Arielle Lorre
We are so thrilled to bring you our interview with Arielle Lorre, beloved influencer and host of The Blonde Files podcast. Arielle tells us all about how she got started as an influencer during the height of the BBG craze on Instagram. We get into crazy diets we've tried in the past and the changing cultural landscape on social media. Arielle gives her take on the Kardashians and their impact on body image. We get into plastic surgery, body positivity, and how our own personal journeys have evolved over time. Finally, we dig into all things Hollywood, like how to get a table at any restaurant you want, if Hollywood secret sex clubs exist, and what celebrities are really like in real life. Many thanks to Arielle for coming on the pod and don't forget to check out her podcast, The Blonde Files, and her Instagram account, @ariellelorre. Thank you to our fav wine company, Spade and Sparrows, for sponsoring this ep! Use the following link to get your next bottle! https://spadeandsparrows.com Many thanks to our other sponsor, Canva Pro, for supporting this episode today! Go to canva.me/pop for a 45 day free extended trial of Canva Pro! 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 12, 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
56: Yachting Tea with Bugsy Drake of Below Deck Med!
We are absolutely so thrilled to get to dive into all things yachting with Bugsy Drake, an absolute personal and fan favorite of the Bravo hit show, Below Deck Med! Bugsy gets into all the details about not only working on super yachts, but also BTS deets about doing so while filming the show! Listen along as she tells us about how she got into yachting, the real $$$$ you can make in the biz, her thoughts on Hannah and Captain Sandy, and what happens when guests see the crew bad mouthing them when the show airs! Bugsy also gives us all her secrets behind creating her stunning tablescapes, and an inside peek at her new book, "The Art of Tablescaping: Deck Out Your Table with the Queen of Theme!" So many thanks to Bugsy for coming on the show! Grab a copy of her book to bring some glamour and fun to your next dinner party: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Tablescaping-Table-Queen-Theme/dp/1734880228 We're also so grateful to Hello Fresh for sponsoring today's show. Visit the following link and use the code 12pop for 12 free meals! www.hellofresh.com/12pop Thank you also to our fav wine company, Spade and Sparrows, for also sponsoring this ep! Use the following link to get your next bottle! www.spadeandsparrows.com 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 28, 2021 · 43 min
54: RHOD, Earth Day Thirst Traps, #YogurtGate, & Songs That Stir Us
What a journey you will embark on as you listen to this ep. First, we give our initial impression on all things RHOD. Then, we complain about all the thirst traps on instagram in the name of Earth Day (mainly bc we couldn't find a good one of our own to post). We give our unfiltered thoughts on Demi Lovato's breakdown at The Big Chill yogurt shop and Lauren rants about the tone-deafness of certain virtue signalers to normal people. Finally, we introduce a new segment, "Songs That Stir Us," and invite you to transport yourself during this immersive, sonic experience. Buckle in, baby. 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 21, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min
53: Not Skinny But Not Fat x Pop Apologists
This episode is an absolute banger. First, we divulge the single greatest dating tip in 2021 (buckle tf in for this one). Then, we question the survivalist industrial complex and ask one burning question: do you really want to be alive after the apocalypse? And finally, we sit down with our fav, Amanda Hirsch, of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast and IG account, to dig into all things Em Rata, KUWTK, Skourt, and Kravis - and yes, you better believe it, we discuss the thumb sucking post. Buckle in, baby! Many thanks to our sponsor, HelloFresh, for supporting this episode today! Go to www.hellofresh.com/12pop and use code "12pop" for 12 free meals, including free shipping! 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 14, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
52: BTS of Building a Fashion Label with Damaris Bailey
In this ep we dissect Travis Barker's instagram ode to Kourtney Kardashian and juxtapose it with one of the greatest digital peons to a beloved: Brad Falchuk's sun-drenched photo and love letter to Gwyneth Paltrow. Lauren discusses dining out with Deb and a telling story about Chanler as a toddler that came out across a stunning P.F. Chang's meal. We then interview Damaris Bailey, the designer behind the eponymously named fashion brand. She tells us all about how she started the brand, behind the scenes details on how her pieces are produced, and her insider thoughts on the Doen drama. Guy Raz, step aside, this ep will leave you inspired to actually do something with your life (for once). Buckle in, baby! Thanks to Canva Pro for sponsoring our podcast! Go to Canva.me/pop to get your free 45-day extended trial. 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 9, 2021 · 49 min
Bonus Episode: SoftBank is Hot
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Apr 7, 2021 · 42 min
51: Doen Drama, Khloe PhotoGate, Shah-Ga Developments, & More
This is a fun ep y'all. Tune in to hear: - How Lauren's wedding venue site visit went - All our thoughts on the Doen Drama - The photo Khloe Kardashian never wanted you to see - Developments on the FBI vs. Jen Shah - Sofia Richie's new flame 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 24, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
49: A Masterclass in Crisis PR with Kate Casey
This episode is a real treat y'all. Together with Kate Casey's expertise we go over her stint as an OC stage mom, the time Armie Hammer's father invited her to his home, and all her hot takes on the demise of J Lo + A Rod, Mormon influencers/RHOSLC, and a thorough analysis on Sister Wives/My 5 Wives. 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 17, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
48: India Oxenberg x Pop Apologists
We are joined by the courageous and wonderful India Oxenberg, executive producer and star of Seduced on Starz, author of "Still Learning," and activist with the Oxenberg Foundation. We deep dive into all things NXIVM including: - Why Keith chose Albany? - What were the neighbors thinking? - How does she feel about Allison Mack today? - Does she think Allison is still a supporter of NXIVM? - Is Keith trying to control his supporters from prison? - Did he show remorse during the trial? - Nancy - calculated co-conspirator or or unwitting true believer? - Details about Keith's sexual history that did not make it into the documentary. - Did India know about Camilla and Daniela Fernandez? - What is the root of Keith's hatred of women? - The moment India realized Keith was a sociopath (and not just a bad person). - What made the judge gave him the maximum sentence (120 years when he could have only given him 56). - What does India think of The Dossier Project? - Did she have a lightbulb moment? - How to talk to someone who is in a toxic system if you are trying to get them out of it. - How India learned the truth about what the brand actually represented. - Is she still in touch with other ex-NXIVM members? - What was the process of re-entering normal life like? TRIGGER WARNING: this episodes contains references to victims of human trafficking, sex trafficking, coercion and control groups, and sexual abuse. If you are the victim of sex crimes, we urge you to seek support with RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization at http://rainn.org. 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.