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376: Her Kids Were Kidnapped to Saudi Arabia for 14 Years | JEDDAH BRIDE Patricia Bonis Tells All

Get a copy of Patricia’s memoir Jeddah Bride!! https://www.patriciabonisauthor.com/book Lauren and Chanler sit down with Patricia Bonis, author of the gripping memoir Jeddah Bride, for a deep conversation about her extraordinary true story. From meeting a charismatic Saudi sheikh at Wellesley to the unimaginable events that followed.(00:01:05) 📖 Meeting Patricia & Why She Wrote Jeddah Bride — the page-turner that kept readers up all night(00:06:26) 🚪 The Opening Chapter — seeing her son for the first time after 14 years(00:08:13) 💃 Long Island Girl Meets the Sheikh — Wellesley, disco nights, and the magnetic first encounter(00:14:04) 💕 Early Days with Rahman — British accent, polo, and a love that felt larger than life(00:37:37) 💍 Paris Proposal — the romantic moment that sealed their future and the life Patricia thought she was signing up for(00:39:53) 🏜️ Visiting Jeddah — Patricia’s first trip to Saudi Arabia, the culture shock, and the reality that slowly began to set in(01:36:18) 🌍 The High-Flying Lifestyle — polo circuits, international moves, and the soft side of a complicated man(01:38:29) 💔 The Breaking Point — discovery of the affair and the start of a brutal divorce(01:41:02) ✈️ The Kidnapping — the moment everything changed and the 14-year separation(01:48:38) ❤️ Life After — reuniting with her children and where they all are nowBooking.com: Book today on the site or in the app! https://www.booking.com Macy’s: Shop now in stores or online at https://www.macys.com Hero Bread: Go to https://www.hero.co and use code POP at checkout.HERS Weight Loss: Visit https://forhers.com/apologists to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/POP and use code POP15 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartnerZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/POP and use POP at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

374: Harry & Meghan's Royal Comeback Plan, TFP Responds to CPS Filings via GRWM + Matty Healy & Gabbriette’s Goth Wedding

Taylor Frankie Paul responds to DCFS documents, Matty Healy & Gabbriette’s wedding vibes, and an update on the Etsy soulmate psychic. Plus, the latest episode of RHOOC and Prince Harry & Meghan want back into the Royal family?(00:02:40) 🔮 Etsy Psychic Soulmate Update — Chanler’s $4.82 reading results and the spooky “B” connection(00:11:20) ⭐ Spotify Review Plea — burying the haters and asking for your five stars(00:13:01) 💅 Nail Salon Horror Story — cheese grater calluses and why Lauren’s dive salon days are over(00:16:46) 💒 Matty Healy & Gabbriette Wedding — drone shots, all black dress code, and the goth princess aesthetic(00:27:53) 👑 Harry & Meghan Royal Updates — latest family developments, Portugal holiday house, and what’s next for the Sussexes(00:45:48) 🏠 RHOOC Drama — Vicki, Tamra, Shannon, and the latest from Orange County(01:04:00) 📱 Taylor Frankie Paul’s Get Ready With Me Response — her side of the story and why it’s raising eyebrowsBooking.com: Book today on the site or in the app! https://www.booking.com Macy’s: Shop now in stores or online at https://www.macys.com Quince: Go to https://www.Quince.com/apologist for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

372: King Charles Extends Olive Branch to Harry & Meghan + Is Taylor Not What We Thought?

Summer health scares, Delta status wins, and Etsy psychic soulmate portraits. Plus, Taylor Swift spotted at a wedding, Bethenny ends her podcast, Tom Sandoval drama, and Harry & Meghan family reunion with the King. (00:03:27) 🦠 Cyclospora & Legionnaires Panic — explosive summer ailments, Reddit horror stories, and vigilance mode(00:09:20) ✈️ Delta Status Match Glow-Up — Platinum medallion wins, JetBlue goodbyes, and no more rowdy flights(00:12:53) ⭐ Negative Reviews & Our Enemy — calling in the Pop Apostles for review support and birthday favors(00:15:53) 🖼️ Etsy Psychic Soulmate Portrait — one woman’s wild story, ChatGPT experiments, and reality checks(00:21:46) 💐 Taylor Swift at Juju Smith-Schuster’s Wedding — floral gown real talk, drone drama, and hometown vibes(00:27:36) 🎙️ Bethenny Frankel Ends Just B — podcast shackles, iHeart reflections, and what’s next for the queen of unfiltered(00:30:13) ⚖️ Tom Sandoval Restraining Order Drama — Victoria Lee Robinson speaks out and the fiery altercation footage(00:44:55) 👑 King Charles Meets Harry & Meghan — Highgrove reunion, family olive branches, and what it really means(00:51:45) 💌 Listener Letter on Taylor Swift — friendship breakups, wedding choices, and the folklore era nostalgia(01:02:25) 🏡 RHOOC Season 20 Premiere — Vicki Gunvalson’s love life, Tamra’s zingers, Jenn’s family chaos, and Heather’s mom chatBooking.com: Book today on the site or in the app! https://www.booking.com Laundry Sauce: Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code popapologists at https://laundrysauce.com/popapologists #laundrysaucepodShopify: The best businesses aren’t built in boardrooms. They’re built by people who just started. Free trial at https://shopify.com/apologists Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

370: Inside Taylor and Travis' Wedding + Prince Harry Loses Daily Mail Lawsuit

Check out the life-changing self-tanner product we love!!https://go.shopmy.us/p-69993254 The latest on Taylor Swift's wedding, West Wilson cheating rumors, thoughts on In The City and The Valley.(00:01:31) 🌟 Self-Tanning Revolution — the life-changing product that’s replacing foams and sleep-in tans(00:07:35) 👑 Prince Harry UK Drama — the lawsuit loss, security issues, and why he left Meghan behind(00:15:06) 💔 West Wilson Cheating Rumors — the latest tip, what he admitted in his whiteboard interview, and where Amanda stands(00:19:24) 📺 In The City Thoughts — why it’s losing us and what’s missing from the new cast(00:24:30) 🏠 The Valley Updates — Brittany’s surgery prep, Jesse’s debt drama, and more bleak moments(00:32:20) 💍 Taylor Swift Wedding Recap — all the latest developments, invites, food stations, and performancesClean Simple Eats: Get 10% off at https://www.CleanSimpleEats.com/POPAPOLOGISTS10 Hero Bread: Go to https://hero.co and use code POP at checkout for 10% off your order.HERS Weight Loss: Visit https://forhers.com/apologists to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.Better Help: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/POPAPOLOGISTS Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

367: ASK NOT Deep Dive Pt 3! The Forgotten Women of the Kennedy Legacy: Mary Jo Kopechne, Martha Moxley & Pamela Kelley

Lesser-known women whose lives were upended by the Kennedy men, including the tragic stories of Mary Jo Kopechne, Martha Moxley, and Pamela Kelley.(00:02:26) 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Mary Jo Kopechne — the devoted boiler room girl, her deep connection to Bobby Kennedy, and the events leading to Chappaquiddick(00:17:13) 🚗 Chappaquiddick Crash — Ted Kennedy’s account, the delayed response, and the heartbreaking aftermath for Mary Jo(00:38:19) 🕵️ Martha Moxley Murder — the Greenwich tragedy, the Skakel brothers, and decades of questions around the case(00:50:19) ⚖️ Michael Skakel Conviction — the trial, alleged confessions, family involvement, and why justice still feels incomplete(00:58:43) 🚗 Pamela Kelley — the devastating Jeep crash with Joseph Kennedy II, lifelong consequences, and the promise that was never kept(01:01:13) 💔 The Human Cost — Pamela’s fight for support, the family’s silence, and reflections on accountabilityBooking.com: Book today on the site or in the app! https://www.booking.com Cozy Earth: Head to http://cozyearth.com and use my code POP for an exclusive 20% off.Revolve: Go to http://REVOLVE.com/POP to shop our faves and use code POP for 15% off your first order.Shopify: Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at http://shopify.com/apologists DirecTV: Go to http://directv.com/genrepacks and sign up today.Better Help: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/POPAPOLOGISTS Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.