Pop Apologists

329: Chatting Love Story | JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette + Taylor's Opalite Music Video, Apple Martin & RHOBH

Lauren and Chanler debrief the emotional chaos of Valentine’s Day. They react to Ryan Murphy’s Love Story and Taylor Swift’s latest music video. They also unpack the Apple Martin rumor mill, vent about the lack of movement in the Nancy Guthrie case, and the very public CEO cheating scandal.timestamps:(00:01:16) 💘 Valentine’s Day Reality — low-stakes relationship fights, prefix menu hell, and date-night movie choices(00:16:00) 📺 “Love Story” Premiere — first reactions, Carolyn Bessette hairology, JFK Jr., and modern attempts to recreate an era(00:34:40) 🎶 Taylor Swift’s New Video — mixed reactions, obvious references, and when visuals change how a song lands(00:41:59) 🧒 Apple Martin Rumors — viral bullying allegations, nepo baby narratives, and responding to internet lore(00:47:43) 🕵️‍♀️ Nancy Guthrie Update — stalled investigations, public tips, and investigation frustration(00:49:32) 🍼 Rumer Willis’ Single Mom Talk — privilege discourse, burnout, and what “having it all” actually looks like(00:57:46) 🚨 CEO Cheating Scandal Update — viral concert fallout, crisis PR optics, and staged paparazzi moments(01:01:05) ✨ Bronwyn Newport’s New Chapter — moving forward, fresh romance energy, and post-divorce confidence(01:03:11) ✈️ Brooks Nader’s Travel Disaster — food poisoning on a flight, intrusive travel fears, and worst-case scenarios(01:06:55) 🍾 RHOBH Recap — Dorit & Mauricio tension, Hamptons vs. LA energy, and group dynamics shiftingEarlyBird CBD: Visit http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off.Athletic Greens: Go to https://www.drinkag1.com/apologists to get their best offer on your first subscription order.HERS Weight Loss: Visit https://forhers.com/APOLOGISTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Marley Spoon: Head to https://www.MarleySpoon.com/offer/POP for 45% off your first order and free delivery. #marleyspoon #mymarleyspoonQuince: Go to Quince.com/APOLOGIST for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Booking.com: www.booking.com Book today on the site or in the app!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.

327: Was Meghan a Yacht Girlie???, Nancie Guthrie Search Turns Dire, Andrew’s Royal Eviction and Kate & Will's BS Statement + A Self Tanning Summit

Lauren and Chanler open with peak psychosis-energy banter before diving into a week that somehow manages to be both unserious and extremely heavy. From Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment and Kendall Jenner’s courtside energy to a gutting breakup announcement, and the latest on the Epstein files and Prince Andrew, the girls unpack how pop culture, power, and PR spin collide in real time.timestamps:(00:03:10) ✨ NYC Dating Maintenance — spray tans, beauty labor, and what “keeping up” actually looks like(00:11:40) 👑 Meghan Markle Yacht Rumors — House Inhabit claims, old photos resurfacing, and narrative control(00:18:08) ⚖️ Epstein Files Overwhelm — document dumps, psychological whiplash, and why this story hits differently(00:24:30) 🧠 Female Orgasms — Northwestern scientists, different reactions, and hallucinations (00:29:20) 💔 Britani Bateman & Jared Osmond Split — breakup montages, public grief, and moving on in real time(00:35:15) 🏈 Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show — Spanish-language performance, cultural pride, and internet backlash(00:37:59) 🤝 Kendall Jenner & Hailey Bieber Reaction Cam — being the supportive friend in the stands(00:38:54) 💘 Alix Earle & Tom Brady Return — St. Barts rumors, Super Bowl sightings, and why this feels bigger than a fling(00:40:51) 🚨 Savannah Guthrie Family Update — new videos, ransom notes, and the search intensifying(00:59:00) 👑 Charles Kicks Out Andrew — Royal Lodge removal, public pressure, and palace damage control(01:00:03) 🏰 William & Kate Respond — carefully worded statements, victim language, and what’s left unsaid(01:12:19) 📺 RHOBH — Lisa Barlow and Meredith Marks revisit old wounds, Alexa’s wedding venue becomes a flashpoint, and loyalty lines get redrawnEarlyBird CBD: Visit http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off.Booking.com: https://www.booking.com Book today on the site or in the app!Macy’s: Shop at https://www.macys.com or in stores now!Caraway: Visit https://www.Carawayhome.com/POP and take an additional 10% off your next purchase.Marley Spoon: Head to https://www.MarleySpoon.com/offer/POP for 45% off your first order and free delivery. #marleyspoon #mymarleyspoonRevolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/POP and use code POP for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartnerPlease 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.

325: Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapping, Danielle Bernstein’s Engagement Ends + Bella Hadid’s Ex Gets Messy

This week Lauren and Chanler spiral into one of the wildest news cycles of the week. From a chilling breaking-news story involving Savannah Guthrie’s family, to Bella Hadid’s chaotic night out in Texas, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s full-moon crystal era, and influencer engagement drama that feels ripped from a parody script. The girls unpack grief, fame, money, and the internet’s favorite pastime: making everything messier than it needs to be.timestamps:(00:00:00) 📺 Dying for Sex Obsession — Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, and why this Hulu show has cracked Chanler open (00:05:35) 🚨 Savannah Guthrie’s Mom — missing-person fears, police updates, and the internet’s darker theories(00:14:41) 🐎 Bella Hadid & Adan Banuelos Chaos — dive-bar dancing, arrest news with mugshot, and viral video “analysis”(00:26:22) 🔮 Brooklyn & Nicola Moon Rituals — crystal ceremonies, luxury ranch stays, and billionaire vibes(00:29:30) 🧿 The Nicola Peltz Problem — wedding fallout, hot sauce offers, crystals for crystals, and family friction(00:34:26) 🎬 JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Biopic Buzz — trailer reactions, nostalgia bait, and Ryan Murphy expectations(00:37:40) 💑 Timothée Chalamet Asked About Kylie Jenner — marriage questions, PR headlines, and why fans read too much into everything(00:39:38) 🏎️ Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton Rumors — Cotswolds sightings, PR speculation, and elite-circle whispers(00:45:29) 🎉 Taylor Goes Low-Key — after-party energy, fan footage, and strategic absence discourse(00:50:44) 👗 Chappell Roan Grammys Look — sheer gowns, nipple discourse, and shock-value fatigue(00:59:00) 💍 Danielle Bernstein Breakup — influencer engagement collapse, hot mic rumors, and prenup dramaEarlyBird CBD: Visit http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off.Booking.com: https://www.booking.com Book today on the site or in the app!Better Help: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/POPAPOLOGISTS HERS Weight Loss: Visit forhers.com/APOLOGISTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Marley Spoon: Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/POP for 45% off your first order and free delivery.Quince: Go to 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.

323: BLAKE LIVELY VS. JUSTIN BALDONI PT. 9! Blake & Ryan's Cringe Emails to Ben Affleck, Colleen Hoover, Matt & Lucy Damon, & Sony Exec BTS Emails

In this emergency episode, we dive head-first into newly released discovery that blows the Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively saga wide open. We break down Jenny Slate’s deposition (and the actual footage that backs it up), unpack Blake and Ryan’s behind-the-scenes power plays with Hollywood royalty, and read the absolutely unhinged emails sent to Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Plus: Sony executives vent privately about Blake, Ryan Reynolds sends the most try-hard text imaginable to Colleen Hoover, and we revisit the Brooklyn Beckham wedding chaos with fresh context. Buckle up — this one is messy, revealing, and extremely Pop Apologists. ⏱️ Timestamps & Chapters00:00 🎬 Intro & why this is an emergency episode01:00 🧩 Where the Baldoni vs. Lively case stood before the new docs02:00 👀 Quick pop culture detour: Brooklyn Beckham wedding drama update03:00 💃 DJ Fat Tony speaks out — what actually happened at the wedding06:00 😬 Why Nicola Peltz running out crying is the real tell08:00 🧠 What this says about family dynamics & long-standing tension10:00 📂 Back to the main event: Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively, Part 911:00 🧾 Jenny Slate deposition — why this changes everything13:00 💬 “Hot” / “Sexy” comments explained (and why they mattered)16:00 🎥 The on-set footage everyone’s been arguing about19:00 😐 Blake’s micro-expression & Baldoni’s reaction21:00 🚩 “Missed the sexual harassment training” — unpacking the fallout23:00 ⚖️ Jenny Slate describes her own uncomfortable experience26:00 😵 First-day power dynamics & why she didn’t speak up28:00 📝 Jenny texts her agent: “Justin and Jamie freak me out”31:00 🧨 “Ted Talk feminist” vs. on-set reality33:00 📉 How the vibe on set deteriorated after pushback35:00 🤝 Blake + Jenny texts during filming — corroboration in real time38:00 🧠 Big take: how both sides can be right (and wrong)41:00 🎭 Sexual harassment vs. creative overreach — drawing the line43:00 📨 Blake & Ryan text Matt and Lucy Damon46:00 🧳 Vacation hijacked for movie notes 😭49:00 🧠 “Politically it’s cleaner if you log into my account”52:00 💀 The dead-father comments & cult accusations55:00 📧 Blake’s email to Ben Affleck (yes, that Ben)58:00 😬 “Don’t hang up” — ex-coded energy1:01:00 🎥 Begging for notes from Hollywood royalty1:04:00 😵 Desperation, delusion, and ego collide1:07:00 🏢 Sony executives’ private messages leak1:09:00 💣 “She did it to herself” — epic-level stupid decisions1:12:00 ❄️ “Bizarrely unhirable” & Eva Mendes-era predictions1:15:00 📱 Ryan Reynolds texts Colleen Hoover1:17:00 🤡 Maximum try-hard energy1:19:00 🧠 Final thoughts: power, ego, and scorched-earth strategyEarlyBird CBD: Visit http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off.Hero Bread: Go to hero.co and use code POP at checkout.Marley Spoon: Head to MarleySpoon.com/Offer/POP for up to 25 FREE meals.Progressive: Visit https://www.Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance.SKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/pop #skimspartnerBooking.com: https://www.booking.com Book today on the site or in the app!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.

321: BROOKLYN BECKHAM MENTIONS IT ALL

Brooklyn Beckham breaks his silence in a shocking statement accusing David and Victoria Beckham of manipulation, betrayal, and a wedding moment gone horribly wrong. We unpack every claim, the money and power dynamics underneath it all, and what this feud reveals about celebrity family brands. Plus: Ben Affleck politely dismantles a Real Housewives fantasy, and why this week feels like a golden age for gossip historians.01:10 🌴 Chanler’s Guana Island tripBeach glow, anniversaries, and luxury overload.12:45 ✈️ Customs chaosA shocking airport mistake.Brooklyn Beckham Feud14:35 💥 Brooklyn breaks his silenceWhy this statement changes everything.16:45 🧠 Celebrity narratives vs. truthWhat we think we know — and don’t.18:30 📜 Reading the statementSetting the stakes.20:45 👗 Wedding dress dramaVictoria Beckham vs. Valentino.24:45 💰 The Beckham name & moneyControl, contracts, resentment.29:30 🛟 Brooklyn’s safety netMarriage, wealth, and leverage.33:00 🩸 “Not blood, not family”The night-before-the-wedding fight.36:45 🕺 The mother–son danceThe most disturbing allegation.40:00 👀 Witnesses & deleted commentsQuiet confirmations.44:00 🎥 Netflix red carpet tensionCold shoulders and body language.47:30 👑 Victoria Beckham & controlPower shifts inside the family.50:00 🐕 LA fires & the dog rescueBrand over empathy.52:30 🤔 Trauma or entitlement?Where sympathy fractures.55:30 🧩 Final Beckham analysisWhat feels real — and what’s next.Pop Culture Roundup57:04 🎬 Ben Affleck & Lisa BarlowA Housewife claim meets reality.59:00 😶 “I don’t know her” energyBen’s polite takedown.01:01:30 📱 Lisa doubles downWhy this is elite Housewives behavior.01:04:00 🏁 Closing thoughtsWhy none of this is over.EarlyBird CBD: Visit http://www.EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off.Caraway: If you visit https://www.Carawayhome.com/POP you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.Quince: Go to http://www.Quince.com/APOLOGIST for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Progressive: Visit https://www.Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance.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.