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We are joined again by Dr. Ryan Brown today from the Stress Puzzle podcast to talk about the money behind the stress "solutions" industry, common myths around stress, and very cool new research about stress (for example, that you can reverse graying hair!) Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month.

In today's episode we discuss the world learning about Diddy's "freak offs" and how the language of these abuse parties influences our perception of them. I'm also joined by Jaz Melody from Attention Recession podcast for the second half of this episode - where she details her experience at one of Peter Nygard's "pamper parties" before he was arrested - for all of the same charges that Diddy is now arrested for. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month.

I was HOOKED by the newest Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, so wanted to share my opinions on everything! From Whitney as the villain as Taylor to the deflated alpha female, to Jen and Zak and their toxic relationship, and much more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more!

Everyone knows about The Sims, but does everyone know how it started? Today Emily Rose joins me to talk about the history of The Sims, the future of the next edition of the game, ways to play the game and much more! Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more!

Last night Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris and Elon Musk, in all of his crazy insane lost-his-marbles energy tweets in response about giving her a child and protecting her cats. What an insane 24 hours its been.

Today I cover some trending topics - Chappell Roan and her "cancellation" from some for speaking out on harassment and cancelling tour dates, as well as a "leaked" document that alleges that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a breakup date...and a breakup plan. Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month.

The new Blink Twice movie is out with Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum leading the PR press for the movie, and the movie gave me distinct feelings of Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Nygard and Bill Cosby. Suffice to say, it is TRIGGERING. TW for this entire episode, but we explore the synopsis of the movie and what parallels it has to other predators. Oak Essentials is full of luxurious products that work, especially if you are trying to achieve that no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

I recently took two weeks off to deal with all-consuming burnout that I was going through. I took long walks and listened to podcasts from experts, rented out books on the subject, talked with friends in high-powered jobs and wanted to drill down to the core of why I was burned out, and how I could manage stress better in the future. Here's what I learned! Book reference: Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

In today's episode we explore theories, lyrics, blind items, timelines and more to search for the answer to the Sabrina Carpenter / Shawn Mendes / Camila Cabello love triangle. Are Shawn and Camila fated to be together? Were Shawn and Sabrina a purely PR relationship? Let's explore! Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic benefits your gut, skin, and heart health in just two capsules a day. Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/FLUENTLY and use code 25FLUENTLY to get 25% off your first month. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "'FLUENTLY" for 10% off - the code is good for everything in the VB Health store, including green superfoods, sleep gummies, and more! Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

Everyone unfollowing Justin Baldoni? Colleen Hoover and Blake Lively marketing this movie as a romcom? And somehow Ryan Reynolds is there too?! I dive into the latest drama surrounding the This Ends With Us press tour.

From unlucky 13 to lucky number 4 and powerful number 7, today we dive into which numbers are favored by celebrities, and the history, lore, and superstitions around each of those numbers! 1:56 The Number 13 and Taylor Swift 11:56 The Number 23 and Michael Jordan 16:25 The Number 4 and Beyonce 21:08 The Number 7 and Michael Jackson 26:18 The Number 222 and Kylie Jenner 28:21 The Number 11 and Ellen DeGeneres 33:01 Fun facts about other numbers 40:27 The lore behind classic superstitions Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Oak Essentials is full of luxurious products that work, especially if you are trying to achieve that no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15. Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.

Today we dive into "identity" - what it's comprised of, how we feel lost and burned out when we don't have a strong identity, and exercises we can do to uncover, and live by, our values. Eloise Skinner (website and Instagram) leads us through these exercises at the second half of the episode, and we also take a look at celebrities who have struggled with their identity before.

Join me as I go over the reasons why House of the Dragon (Season 2) was so subpar - hint, it's all in the writing. We compare legendary quotes from Game of Thrones to quotes from House of the Dragon, and discuss the season 2 finale. Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate.

Today I take a peek into the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. In this episode we cover the show, fun facts, lore about dragons in the Game of Thrones universe, and interview quotes and rumors about the cast members! 00:00 Intro and thoughts on Season 2 11:35 Old Valyria sounds so cool 14:41 Casting of House of the Dragon 36:15 Dragons in Game of Thrones 40:40 Facts about the actors 1:04:08 Rumors and blind items Oak Essentials line is full of luxurious products that really work, especially if you are trying to achieve that natural, no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

From Kamala Harris to JD Vance, this week we tackle some political gossip - from relationships and blind items to opinions on politics and lifestyle, we cover what you need to know about the two recent additions to the 2024 American Election. 8:20 American the Beautiful (Marketing Machine) 15:30 Kamala Harris 25:50 Kamala Harris’ personal life 28:10 Kamala’s children 36:20 Kamala Harris blind items 41:25 Kamala Harris and Willie Brown 51:35 JD Vance and divorce 1:02:12 JD Vance vs. Childless Cat Ladies 1:10:20 JD Vance on abortion and Trump 1:13:58 JD Vance blind item Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% off Mint Mobile is here to rescue you and your squad with premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/fluently Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to sign up today and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. Oak Essentials line is full of luxurious products that really work, especially if you are trying to achieve that natural, no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15.

After the Times piece about Ballerina Farm I found myself very sad looking at egg cartons in my fridge and I just had to spontaneously share feelings on the article! Let me know what you thought of this piece.

The YouTube famous Spill Sesh joins us today for an episode breaking down all of the latest influencer, YouTube, and online drama. From Cody Ko and Tana Mongeau, to Tana and Alissa Violet, to Nara Smith and 'tradwives' online and much more! Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% off Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

This week I'm joined by my bestie Lauren Hendricks here in Denver to chat about the book Invisible Women and how the world is designed - from cars to iphones to more - for men. Together we dive into research from the dawn of "man-kind" up to the present day that shows how everything from medicine to cabinet heights has been created for the "standard man" and left women to adapt - or die. 6:12 References for the episode 7:45 Anne’s powerpoint about women 16:51 All the ways we don’t think about how the world is designed for men 18:33 Since the dawn of mankind (womankind!) 25:25 Female superheroes 32:00 Men’s reactions to sports 37:14 The research around cohabitation 42:20 Blind studies and assumptions 48:44 Hand size in men vs. women 52:13 Voice recognition for men vs. women 54:31 Car safety for women 1:03:50 The Reference Man 1:17:00 Medical differences 1:26:10 Wrapping up and random thoughts Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% off Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/fluently and use code Fluently at check out.

Today we're joined by StevePsychology to chat about fun psychology topics! From how things go viral online (the more negative the better) to different studies about how social media impacts our mental health, and more! Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% off

On again, off again, "challenging" and shocking the world - when Elon Musk and Amber Heard started dating I personally was gripped by it! Sofia with an F joins us today with her wit and humor for an episode exploring this couple, analyzing their relationship, and wondering...what exactly does Amber have that makes the 'most powerful man in the world' fall to his knees? 2:32 First impressions of Amber Heard during her trial 11:04 Would you date Elon Musk? 17:15 When Elon first became interested in Amber 19:13 Sofia met Elon Musk 21:42 Eccentric Billionaire stories 26:17 Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos 28:54 Elon Musk’s beautiful mother 33:37 Elon Musk cries over Amber Heard in a Rolling Stone article 42:40 Amber Heard in Elon Musk’s biography 49:02 Rumors!!! Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% off Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Quince is a go-to place for luxury essentials at prices within reach. By partnering directly with top factories, Quince cuts out the cost of the middleman and passes the savings on to us. Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

This week we explore the various bad girl (and good girl) eras of pop stars, and how one can do a bad girl era "right". We then take a mini deep dive into Jojo Siwa, her current "rebrand" and what her life has been like up until her "bad girl era" Timestamps: 3:52 Well done bad girl eras 13:06 Poorly done bad girl eras 25:15 From bad girl to good girl switches 29:10 Diving into Jojo Siwa 54:52 Oddly, Jojo Siwa has blind items Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10% off Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/FLUENTLY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

This week I explore your favorite artist's favorite artist! Chappell Roan is a rising star shot out of a cannon and we dive all into her start, her upbringing, her musical history, and more. We also take on the "industry plant" allegations that seem to hit every new artist lately. What does this word mean? And does it apply to Chappell? 3:28 Spotify is deffo pushing certain artists 9:24 Diving into if “industry plants” are real 14:00 Is Lorde an “industry plant” case study? 27:19 Getting into Chappell Roan 44:02 Drag Drama! Kombucha? Save that for your gut health. When it comes to vaginal health you need very specific probiotics. Soaking Wet from VB Health is a blend of probiotics, prebiotics, and vitamins that are like sending your vagina to a spa. Visit soakingwet.com and use code "FLUENTLY" for 10%off With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.

I chat with Steffany Strange in this episode about a host of paranormal topics! From celebrities needing energetic protection as they rise in fame, to celebrities who have converted from the paranormal to Christianity, to randonautica stories and more!

Today we kickoff Brat Summer by exploring the Brat Charli XCX album and all about Charli! From her wild raving teenage years, to her dating history, blind items and more. Also, we talk a bit in this episode about all of the summer pop girlies and the differences and similarities between them! 0:00 Intro and thoughts on pop stars this summer 3:36 Pop girls are being very lyrically authentic lately 9:35 Intro and early childhood of Charli XCX 19:05 16 year old Charli gets into the rave scene 31:00 Charli XCX vs. the music industry 38:36 Diving into the ‘diss tracks’ 52:25 Charli’s dating history 54:04 Charli XCX is an internet girl 1:06:33 Her blind items Oak Essentials line is full of luxurious products that really work, especially if you are trying to achieve that natural, no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY15 at checkout at oakessentials.com/fluently15. HelloFresh is America’s #1 meal kit for a reason! Go to HelloFresh.com/fluentlyapps for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable.

This week Tinx joins us to explore theories behind why celebrities (and us regular folks) have seemed to stop hitting the club scene. Is it cost related, cell phone related, or something else? Together we chat about celebrities who still party, and how it seems like partying has changed from generation to generation. Check out Tinx's podcast! 0:00 Introducing Tinx! 4:50 Why aren’t celebrities clubbing anymore? 8:46 The negative connotation behind “going out” 13:28 Clubbing outfits 22:04 Celebrities we think secretly party 30:11 Internet stories of celebrities clubbing 40:21 Historical partying throughout time 48:02 What holiday is best for partying? HelloFresh is America’s #1 meal kit for a reason! Go to HelloFresh.com/fluentlyapps for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable.

This week we explore the celebrity couple everyone is talking about: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan! Their public romance has been all over the MET Gala, Coachella, and recently Barry starred in her latest music video! However, the internet has stories of Barry's character and they...aren't so Mr. Nice Guy. 0:00 Intro of them 12:52 Their “official” timeline 19:35 Did he “abandon his wife and baby”?!?! 27:04 Rumors about Barry Keoghan 34:04 Everyone’s thoughts on the two of them Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/fluently and use code Fluently at check out. HelloFresh is America’s #1 meal kit for a reason! Go to HelloFresh.com/fluentlyapps for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable.

Join myself and Patty Pop Culture as we explore some of the more niche and outlandish celebrity conspiracy theories that exist out there. From celebrities as CIA intelligence plants, to celebrities faking their death and more, we explore it all. 0:00 Catching up and Kendrick & Drake 7:31 Which types of conspiracy theories are you into? 11:15 Our favorite pop culture conspiracy theory 14:56 Celebrities faking their death (David Bowie and Michael Jackson) 23:14 Celebrity fragrances…or piss?! 29:18 Celebrities who are intelligence/government assets 34:48 Anderson Cooper is a CIA plant? 37:35 Ellen is a CIA plant hahaha 42:00 Meghan Markle is a CIA plant? 47:26 Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus 49:25 Scientology celebrities who…kill? 52:20 M.I.A. and the CIA 56:30 Leonardo DiCaprio propping up Victoria’s Secret 58:50 Billie Eilish and Finneas are…how old? Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.

My new obsession is Survivor and this week Torry joins me again to discuss it as our resident superfan! Together we dive into: 2:57 What makes someone good at Survivor? 8:16 101 on Survivor 16:35 What do they get on the island? 22:05 What the winners get 28:15 Aquadumping 35:25 Discussing Season 46 1:03:50 Discussing Season 47 1:09:30 Legal issues on Survivor 1:06:09 All about Jeff Probst 1:22:55 Obscure Survivor facts and rumors Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

With the new Elle series on the horizon, we take this week to peek into Reese Witherspoon - her rise to fame, her impressive resume, her dating history, and more! 0:00 The new Elle show on Amazon 4:21 Intro to Reese Witherspoon 12:09 Reese’s dating history 20:08 Reese’s blind items Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

Curious about what's been doing on with the Drake and Kendrick Lamar diss tracks? I'll walk you through a 101 of their 'beef' history, the allegations in their songs, which ones hold up, and more! 1:18 Thoughts on celebrity internet beef 6:48 Drake and Kendrick’s beef history 32:18 Diving into the Ozempic allegations 34:36 Millie Bobby Brown allegations 51:08 Blind items Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/fluently and use code Fluently at check out. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.

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This week Susanna Vogel and I take a trip down memory lane with the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. We discuss the books, movies, and the gossip and drama between the cast members! 0:00 Intro of the book and characters 7:26 Facts on the book 18:16 Casting of the movie 29:30 Fun facts 31:05 Gossip about the cast 43:17 Amber Tamblyn 1:01:47 Alexis Bledel 1:05:49 America Ferrera 1:08:26 Blake Lively Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. They bring scenarios to life with immersive soundscapes and realistic characters. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/fluently.

Today we explore the lesser talked about side of cosmetic work in Hollywood: what male celebrities are getting done. From the jaw, to the scrotum and more! We cover what male celebs are on record talking about, and what the internet alleges has been done, and more. 3:51 George Clooney 7:50 Alec Baldwin 10:53 Joel McHale, Bobby Burke, Andrew Garfield 13:00 Tom Cruise 15:13 Joe Jonas 19:04 Rob Gronkowski 21:24 Brad Pitt, Daniel Craig, Tom Cruise 24:25 Ryan Gosling, Simon Cowell, 30:24 Christian Bale 31:35 John Stamos 32:33 Kanye West 37:20 Josh Hutcherson and Howard Stern 41:50 Gene Simmons 42:50 Male plastic surgery blinds 47:09 Online male plastic surgery allegations 51:28 Steroid and HGH use Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/fluently and use code Fluently at check out. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.

The hilarious Bryanlicious joins me this week to talk about all things TTPD that gave us TTPTSD and more. We go over Taylor Swift's newest album track by track and analyze, speculate, joke and more! Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/fluently and use code Fluently at check out. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. 1:09 How Bryan started his Taylor Swift content 9:50 Original thoughts on TTPD 12:46 Fortnight 20:22 The Tortured Poets Department 26:16 My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys 28:35 Down Bad 33:50 So Long London 39:38 But Daddy I Love Him 43:50 Fresh Out The Slammer 46:58 Florida!!! 48:43 Guilty as sin 51:30 Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me 55:00 I Can Fix Him (no really I can) 56:06 loml 57:09 I can do it with a broken heart 58:22 The smallest man who ever lived 59:58 The alchemy 1:00:50 Clara Bow 1:01:57 The Black Dog 1:03:00 imgonnagetyouback 1:04:40 The Albatross 1:05:15 Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus 1:07:14 How did it end? 1:10:26 So high school 1:12:54 I hate it here 1:14:40 thanK you aimer 1:18:00 I look in people’s windows 1:20:23 The prophecy 1:22:13 Cassandra 1:23:20 Peter 1:23:50 The Bolter 1:26:11 Robin 1:27:16 The Manuscript 1:29:40 Questions to wrap up

Today we dive into food theories! From the food pyramid and the interests that changed what the pyramid was, to theories about nightshade vegetables (and celebrities that don't eat them) to junk food in the US compared to junk food in the UK, and more! Check out https://www.fluentlyforward.com/ for ebooks and merch! 2:52 The food pyramid is a lie! 19:30 Food industry executives find their way into the USDA 22:59 How stress and your mindset changes the affect food has on your body 29:26 Celebrities who don’t eat nightshades 39:27 Junk food in the US vs. UK 48:48 High fructose corn syrup and its different names 53:06 Ending on a positive note Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.

Today I dive into Dune 2! We cover the lore of this franchise, I give some thoughts on the movie, and then we talk about gossip surrounding the movie, the cast of the movie, and take a closer look at the two leads (in my mind) Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson. 0:00 Intro of Dune and facts about the movie 17:31 General Dune gossip 42:05 Rebecca Ferguson 52:40 Timothee Chalamet Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Babbel is helping millions of people quickly and confidently have real-world conversations in a new language. Babbel’s wide range of learning experiences, ranging from casual to intense, mean there’s always a way to fit in a Babbel session. Go to https://babbel.com/fluently for 55% off!

This week we're joined by Amanda Montell from Sounds Like A Cult to talk about her new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking. From thoughts and biases on stan culture, conspiracy theories, how we love nostalgia, and more! Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

I had an absolute BLAST with Megan and Liz this week as they filled me in on the underbelly of the music industry. From working with pop music hitmakers Max Martin and Martin Johnson, to spilling tea about how some people get ahead in radio, we break down every question you've had about the music industry, industry plants, stars with the "It Factor" and more! 0:00 Intro and how YouTube “made” Justin Bieber celebrities 5:00 What it’s like to work with Max Martin 10:50 Working with Martin Johnson…and how he dated Taylor Swift 15:50 Industry plants 21:27 Musicians with the “it factor” 37:19 Artists with good and bad work ethics 40:56 Sleeping your way to the top in the music industry 44:06 How artists make money today With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.

Today I take a look at Drake Bell and Alexa Nikolas - Nickelodeon child stars who were both featured in the Quiet on Set docuseries - and how their lives were shaped by Nickelodeon, and what they did after leaving the network as a child star. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.

Today we dive deep into the viral Quiet on Set docuseries that exposes and explores the toxic culture at Nickelodeon, and the egomaniac Dan Schneider who fostered the culture of abuse on set. From tragic testimonies from victims (adults and children) to a deep dive into Nickelodeon's "Golden Boy" Dan Schneider we cover it all today. 2:50 Recapping Quiet on Set 41:08 Overview of Dan Schneider begins 42:45 Dan Schneider childhood 1:02:55 Dan’s interview/apology/response 1:09:22 Dan Schneider blind items Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Oak Essentials line is full of luxurious products that really work, especially if you are trying to achieve that natural, no-makeup look. Get 15% off your first order when you use code FLUENTLY at checkout at oakessentials.com. Quince is a go-to place for luxury essentials at prices within reach. By partnering directly with top factories, Quince cuts out the cost of the middleman and passes the savings on to us. Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

Today I pour over all of the Kate Middleton conspiracy theories and speculation around her disappearance. Was it planned? Are we taking this too seriously or not seriously enough? From rumors of divorce, to a rocky marriage, to facelifts and hostage situations and more - we take a look at the most popular theories around the crown right now. 4:44 Timeline overview of events 10:35 The royals apparently have a history of photoshopping photos 24:00 Getting into all the theories 40:02 Kate Middleton latest blind items 42:20 Never complain, never explain Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Quince is a go-to place for luxury essentials at prices within reach. By partnering directly with top factories, Quince cuts out the cost of the middleman and passes the savings on to us. Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair.

Thanks to a floozy for this suggestion! Today we go over stories that have been scrubbed (or were attempted to be scrubbed) from the internet. From Channing Tatum being bisexual, to Kanye West wearing a leather kilt, to Jennifer Garner allegedly being a homewrecker, and more! With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. They bring scenarios to life with immersive soundscapes and realistic characters. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/fluently.

Shout out to Tily Nation for this episode!!! Her TikTok and Tumblr here. Today we're joined again by the lovely Cam from What I Will Say to talk about Tily - the theory that Taylor Swift and Lily Donaldson dated back in the day. Put your open-minded helmet on as we explore lyrics and timelines that line up with the Tily theory. 3:44 The current world of Gaylor 12:06 Diving into the Tily theory 19:22 Is “Dress” about Lily Donaldson? 32:50 Tily in Autumn 2016 38:01 “Snow on the Beach”…a Lily song? 41:50 Victoria’s Secret angel ring 46:35 The jewelry Easter eggs 52:51 A different way to listen to “The Man” Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. They bring scenarios to life with immersive soundscapes and realistic characters. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/fluently. With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com and use code SHANNON for 15% off your first pair. Use Cerebral to work with a therapist, prescriber, or both in a safe and judgment-free online space. Cerebral is giving you 15% off your first month of online therapy, medication or both. Get started at cerebral.com/podcast and use code FLUENTLY. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

Today we dive into the recent (year or so) of blind items surrounding Ariana Grande to see how they line up with our timeline episode on Ariana from Monday! Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.

Today we explore a timeline of Ariana Grande - covering her alleged homewrecking, traumatic experiences, and altered appearances to see if we can find patterns between these three themes. From her early life, to her Nickelodeon days, singing career, and more! 4:23 Ariana’s early life 10:20 Ariana and Dan Schneider 21:15 Ariana and Big Sean 26:35 Ariana and Mac Miller 29:18 Ariana and Pete Davidson and Cazzie David 35:25 Cazzie David is Joe Alwyn 50:52 Ariana and Ethan Slater Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Quince is a go-to place for luxury essentials at prices within reach. By partnering directly with top factories, Quince cuts out the cost of the middleman and passes the savings on to us. Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

We have the fabulous Antphrodite back again for an episode diving into Katy Perry! Together we explore her family life, her rise to fame, her current status of a pop star stagnation, her relationships (from Russell Brand to Taylor Swift feuds), blind items and more! 4:35 Background of Katy Perry 11:34 “I kissed a girl” and queer baiting/bisexuality 18:04 Katy cuts her hair and gets into politics 25:33 Katy Perry’s relationships 37:02 Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom 39:00 Katy’s messy legal drama 42:00 Katy Perry blind items 59:10 Katy Perry and Taylor Swift Wildgrain is the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. And you can fully customize your Wildgrain box, so you can get any combination of breads, pastas, and pastries you like. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/FLUENTLY to start your subscription. Use Cerebral to work with a therapist, prescriber, or both in a safe and judgment-free online space. Cerebral is giving you 15% off your first month of online therapy, medication or both. Get started at cerebral.com/podcast and use code FLUENTLY. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product. Quince is a go-to place for luxury essentials at prices within reach. By partnering directly with top factories, Quince cuts out the cost of the middleman and passes the savings on to us. Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

This week I'm joined by the wonderful Kelsey (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) to talk about alleged "mean girls" and "girls girls" in Hollywood. Together we discuss the discourse around these phrases and their rising popularity on TikTok, and analyze why some women in hollywood are deemed "mean girls" while others get the title of "girls girl". Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. They bring scenarios to life with immersive soundscapes and realistic characters. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/fluently. Delicious easy-to-prep food, with sustainable ingredients, delivered straight to your door! Say yes to healthy habits without the hassle with Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com/fluently to get up to $65 off your first box + free shipping, for a limited time only. That’s why Modern Fertility offers an easy and affordable way to test your fertility hormones at home with a simple finger prick. Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/fluently. That means your test will cost $159, which is a fraction of what it would cost at a fertility clinic

Today we are diving deep into Hailey Rhode Bieber. We cover her journey from Baldwin to Bieber, her businesses, her relationship with Justin, her recent blind items and more! 0:00 Intro (and merch!!) 15:00 My Hailey Bieber conspiracy theory 16:35 Hailey’s background 23:31 Hailey’s interviews and quotes 34:55 Hailey Bieber vs. the internet 41:16 The timeline of Hailey and Justin 49:55 Hailey and Justin recent blind items 1:00:42 Hailey and Selena recent blind items 1:07:28 Internet rumors about Hailey Bieber Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. They bring scenarios to life with immersive soundscapes and realistic characters. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/fluently. Delicious easy-to-prep food, with sustainable ingredients, delivered straight to your door! Say yes to healthy habits without the hassle with Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com/fluently to get up to $65 off your first box + free shipping, for a limited time only. That’s why Modern Fertility offers an easy and affordable way to test your fertility hormones at home with a simple finger prick. Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/fluently. That means your test will cost $159, which is a fraction of what it would cost at a fertility clinic Quince is a go-to place for luxury essentials at prices within reach. By partnering directly with top factories, Quince cuts out the cost of the middleman and passes the savings on to us. Get affordable luxury with Quince! Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

Merch is live! https://andorstudios.myshopify.com/collections/fluently-forward Today for a bonus Wednesday mini, we're discussing Usher and his Superbowl performance, his early life, the blind item lore and gossip pieces about him, his relationships and more!

This week we're joined by comedian Heather Shaw (Instagram, TikTok and podcast) to talk about famous funnyman Jim Carrey. Together we go over his early life, his career, his spiritual journey, relationships, rumored hookups and more! We also wrap things up at the end with a little Grammy's recap and chat. 2:37 A kinship towards Jim Carrey? 6:46 Most comics are deeply sad 9:00 Jim Carrey early life 17:09 Jim Carrey’s ex-girlfriend’s death 22:18 Jim Carrey and Ariana Grande 29:00 Jim Carrey goes spiritual! 43:30 Jim Carrey and vaccines 45:40 Jim Carrey blind items 49:19 The Grammy’s With Pair Eyewear, you can change your look in a snap. And their latest collections give you even more ways to celebrate your creativity and individuality. Change things up this season with new frames from Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com/FLUENTLY for 15% off your first pair. Wildgrain is the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. And you can fully customize your Wildgrain box, so you can get any combination of breads, pastas, and pastries you like. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/FLUENTLY to start your subscription. Use Cerebral to work with a therapist, prescriber, or both in a safe and judgment-free online space. Cerebral is giving you 15% off your first month of online therapy, medication or both. Get started at cerebral.com/podcast and use code FLUENTLY. Take your hair, body & lifestyle routines to the next level with OUAI's award-winning products and signature scents. Give your hair a glow-up with OUAI. Go to theouai.com, and use promo code FLUENTLY for 15% off any product.