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My thoughts on Ballerina Farm

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.

Jul 26, 202435 min

Influencer and Online Drama feat. Spill Sesh

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.

Jul 24, 202455 min

The World is Designed For Men feat. Lauren Hendricks

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.

Jul 22, 20241h 39m

The Psychology of Social Media feat. Dr. Steve Rathje

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

Jul 19, 20241h 0m

Amber Heard and Elon Musk’s Captivating Relationship feat. Sofia Franklyn

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.

Jul 15, 202456 min

Jojo Siwa & Ranking Different Bad Girl Eras

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.

Jul 8, 20241h 9m

What Industry Plants Are, And Why Chappell Roan Isn't One

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.

Jul 1, 202455 min

Chatting Witchy and Paranormal Celebrity Topics with Steffany Strange

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!

Jun 26, 20241h 17m

Charli XCX is a Bratty Pop Prodigy

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.

Jun 24, 20241h 21m

Why Celebrities (and People) Aren't Clubbing Anymore Feat. Tinx

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.

Jun 17, 20241h 0m

Sabrina Carpenter and Her Bad Boy Barry Keoghan

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.

Jun 10, 202445 min

Bizarre Celebrity Conspiracy Theories feat. Patty Pop Culture

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.

Jun 3, 20241h 11m

Discussing Survivor

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.

May 28, 20241h 40m

A Piece of Reese Witherspoon

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.

May 20, 202435 min

A Girly Pop's Guide to the Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef

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.

May 13, 20241h 1m

Interviewing Comedian Jiaoying Summers

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.

May 8, 202428 min

Unzipped: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

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.

May 6, 20241h 19m

Being Kenough: The Male Side of Plastic Surgery in Hollywood

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.

Apr 29, 20241h 3m

Ep 151Rhyme and Punishment: The Tortured Poet’s Department feat. Bryanlicious

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

Apr 22, 20241h 43m

Ep 150The Food Pyramid Scheme and Other Nutrition Theories

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.

Apr 15, 202459 min

Ep 149The Dirt (and Sand) Behind Dune 2

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!

Apr 10, 20241h 13m

Ep 148Stans, conspiracy theories and tradwives with Amanda Montell from Sounds Like A Cult

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.

Apr 8, 202440 min

Ep 147On Record: Music Industry Secrets and Scandals feat. Megan and Liz

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.

Apr 1, 202458 min

Ep 146Drake Bell and Alexa Nikolas after Nickelodeon

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.

Mar 27, 202422 min

Ep 145The Slimey Truth Behind Nickelodeon and Dan Schneider

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.

Mar 25, 20241h 22m

Ep 144Gone Girl - Kate Middleton’s Version

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.

Mar 18, 202456 min

Ep 142Celebrity stories that were "scrubbed" from the internet

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.

Mar 13, 202421 min

Ep 143Lily Donaldson - Taylor Swift's (Victoria's) Secret

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.

Mar 11, 20241h 9m

Ep 141Ariana Grande recent blind items

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.

Mar 6, 202422 min

Ep 140Ariana Grande: Is The Good Witch Wicked?

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.

Mar 4, 20241h 10m

Ep 139The Hot N Cold of Katy Perry feat. Antphrodite

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.

Feb 26, 20241h 23m

Ep 138Hollywood Mean Girls and Girls Girls feat. HeyMissKelsey

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

Feb 21, 20241h 1m

Ep 137The Rhode to Hailey Bieber

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.

Feb 19, 20241h 11m

Ep 136Usher, U Got It Bad (Blind Items)

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!

Feb 14, 202422 min

Ep 135Jim Carrey: Behind the Mask feat. Heather Shaw

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.

Feb 12, 20241h 4m

Ep 134Aura the Explorer: Celebrity Aura Readings feat. Mystic Michaela

Today we are joined by the dynamic Mystic Michaela to peer into celebrity auras and see what we can find through their aura colors. Together, we cover hot topic celebrity duos (from Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion to Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet) to individuals like Taylor Swift, Tom Hanks and more! Check out Michaela on her podcast, Instagram and more! 03:23 Developing the gift of aura reading 13:50 Aura colors and what they mean 19:06 Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion 25:22 Gypsy Rose 33:20 Taylor Swift 40:19 Tom Hanks 44:54 Selena Gomez and Haley Bieber 55:15 Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet 1:03:11 Ariana Grande 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. Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.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.

Feb 5, 20241h 8m

Ep 133Creepy Famous Scientists: Under the Microscope

Today we are diving into famous scientists, and the shocking stories around them. From Stephen Hawking on Epstein island, his affair with his wife, and his love of strip clubs...to Neil deGrasse Tyson and his abuse allegations...to Bill Nye (nothing crazy on him, but we had to include The Science Guy!) we take a look at these famous academics and what goes on behind the curtain. 2:31 Stephen Hawking intro 12:34 Stephen Hawking cheating on his wife 21:11 Stephen Hawking and Jeffrey Epstein 23:43 Stephen Hawking loved strip clubs 26:32 Neil deGrasse Tyson intro 34:29 Neil deGrasse Tyson allegations 59:09 Bill Nye the Science Guy 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. Nuuly is a subscription clothing rental service that’s all about helping you have fun + get creative with your style. Right now you can get $20 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code FLUENTLY20 at nuuly.com. 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. 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.

Jan 29, 20241h 6m

Ep 132Desperate Housewives: The Blind Items of Wisteria Lane

This week we dive into the iconic show Desperate Housewives. We talk about how the show was started, and dive into the many rumors and allegations surrounding this cast. From the alleged feud between Teri Hatcher and the other women, to the show creator Marc Cherry being sued by a cast member and more, we get into it all! Introduction 0:00 Background of the show 4:52 True crime story that inspired the show (trigger warning) 8:59 The feuds of the show 18:39 Eva Longoria 31:23 Teri Hatcher40:23 Marcia Cross 49:21 Felicity Huffman 55:51 Nicolette Sheridan 1:03:49 James Denton 1:09:07 Jesse Metcalf vs. DeuxMoi 1:09:40 Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Delivery Service, can help you fuel up fast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head to factormeals.com/fluently50 and use code fluently50 to get 50% off. Phyla is a clinically-proven acne breakthrough that targets the root cause of acne: bad bacteria, without eliminating all of the good bacteria on your skin. Get 25% Off Your First Order Of Phyla by going to phylabiotics.com and typing in the code FORWARD25 at checkout. 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 Nuuly is a subscription clothing rental service that’s all about helping you have fun + get creative with your style. Right now you can get $20 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code FLUENTLY20 at nuuly.com.

Jan 22, 20241h 12m

Ep 131Jeffrey Epstein's Declassified Sex Trafficking Survival Guide feat. Red Room Podcast

Our favorite is back this week - Jenny from the Red Room podcast joins us to continue our talks about Jeffrey Epstein. This week we dive into the latest 900+ unsealed pages of documents, theories on if he was a spy or not, the temple on his island, his assistants (villains or victims?) and explore the theories of how he could still be alive. Introduction 0:00 Is Jeffrey Epstein a Spy? 11:20 The Temple Theories 27:43 Villains and Victims in the Epstein Universe 58:58 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. 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! Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.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/FLUENTLY for 15% off your first pair.

Jan 15, 20241h 27m

Ep 130How Celebrities and Ancient Civilizations Used Sex Toys feat. Emily Rose

This week we're back with Emily Rose from Its Become a Whole Thing to talk about a funny assortment of celebrity sex toy stories, and then use those stories to explore the history and evolution of these sex toys throughout history. From Zac Efron dropping condoms on the red carpet, to ancient romans making condoms with slain human muscles - we explore it all! Introduction - 0:00 What’s Lenny Kravitz hiding in his pants - 13:16 History of the Cock Ring - 28:10 Sex Furniture - 34:43 Zac Efron’s Red Carpet Slip - 54:07 The History of Condoms - 59:02 Gwyneth Paltrow and her Dildos - 1:22:07 The History of Dildos - 1:27:09 Buttplugs and their Medicinal Qualities - 1:32:19 Sex Toys: The Next Celebrity Endorsement - 1:41:02 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. 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. Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/fluently Phyla is a clinically-proven acne breakthrough that targets the root cause of acne: bad bacteria, without eliminating all of the good bacteria on your skin. Get 25% Off Your First Order Of Phyla by going to phylabiotics.com and typing in the code FORWARD25 at checkout.

Jan 8, 20241h 47m

Ep 129Filling in the Blanks of Benny Blanco

Who is Selena Gomez's new boyfriend, Benny Blanco? In today's episode we dive into this pop music hitmaker, his past dating history, how he got his start, his close celebrity relationships, and more. From his feud with Charlie Puth to his friendship with Justin Bieber and more! Who is Benny Blanco? - 0:00 Benjamin Joseph Levin - 3:39 Dr Luke Era - 11:07 After Dr Luke Era - 16:38 His Music Debut - 26:23 Cooking Ventures -30:21 Dating History - 32:30 Selena Timeline - 35:33 Charlie Puth Feud - 53:30 Reddit AMA - 56:43 Wrap Up - 57:20 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. 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! Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/fluently

Dec 18, 20231h 2m

Ep 128Brie-hind the Scenes of Brie Larson

This week we dive into Brie Larson - from Captain Marvel to Lessons in Chemistry to her singing career, YouTube channel and more! We also explore her blind items, the rumors of her crush (or is it internet trolling?) on Taylor Swift, gossip and things we've heard about this actress, and more! Introduction - 0:00 Pre-Marvel Timeline - 6:06 Marvel - 20:20 Personal Life - 32:16 Quotes - 33:00 The Taylor Swift Connections - 41:41 Blind Items - 55:16 Wrap Up - 1:04:31 Introducing hemp-based THCa flower, the future of legal THC. Try it along with all of MOOD’s other amazing offerings, like Delta 8 flower, gummies, vape cartridges, and more. And for 20% off your first order and a FREE gram of THCa flower, go to hellomood.com and use promo code FLUENTLY. Check out Lume... a uniquely formulated, pH balanced deodorant. It’s aluminum-free, skin-safe, and clinically proven to control odor for up to 72 hrs, and can be used on anywhere on the body - not just the pits! Use code "Fluently" at lumedeodorant.com for 40% off your starter pack! 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. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Delivery Service, can help you fuel up fast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head to factormeals.com/fluently50 and use code fluently50 to get 50% off.

Dec 11, 20231h 7m

Ep 127Celebrity Best and Worst Dating Stories feat. Lindsey Metselaar & Marin Haugo

Today on the episode we're joined by Lindsey and Marin - our dating experts help us walk through the craziest celebrity dating stories, from their best dates to their worst dates and everything in between, we analyze these celebrity couples and how their first dates represent their current relationship. George and Amal Clooney 3:32 Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly 8:55 James Corden and Julia Carey 13:31 Bill and Hillary Clinton 18:20 Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin 22:17 Drake and Rihanna 31:30 Dream Dates 34:25 Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara 39:16 Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas 40:08 Bad Dates 42:26 Worst Celebrity Dates 47:36 NextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/fluently With the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card, you can start building credit with everyday purchases and on-time payments. Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/fluently Jenni Kayne is a California brand with summer staples that make getting dressed easier than it's ever been before. Their clothing is minimalist and effortless, but totally refined. From flowy dresses and lightweight cotton cardigans to elevated versions of all your everyday basic, get 15% off their your order jennikayne.com with code "FLUENTLY"

Dec 4, 202357 min

Ep 126Advice for Hated and Flopping Celebrities feat. Haley McNamara

This week we're joined by FluentlyForward frequent Haley McNamara - my sister-in-law - to give advice and brainstorm PR ideas for celebrities that are universally "hated" or flopping or currently going through a bad round of PR. From advice to billionaire celebrities, to advice on scorned celebrities who have had major public scandals, we tackle everyone! Who has had a redemption arc? 1:06 Meghan Markle 5:38 Prince Harry 10:28 Madison Beer 13:21 Ellen DeGeneres 19:43 Rachel Zegler 26:17 Will Smith 31:53 Terry Crews 33:33 Ariana Grande 41:16 Flop house for C listers 44:40 Demi Lovato 46:30 Justin Bieber 47:46 Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Delivery Service, can help you fuel up fast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head to factormeals.com/fluently50 and use code fluently50 to get 50% off. NextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/fluently With the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card, you can start building credit with everyday purchases and on-time payments. Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/fluently

Nov 20, 202353 min

Ep 125Chronically Online Celebrities feat. Coco Mocoe

Today we're joined again by the wise and wonderful Coco Mocoe from her podcast Ahead of the Curve to talk about chronically online celebrities - specifically in this episode, Doja Cat, Hailey Bieber, and Elon Musk - and we dive into their online scandals, why these talented celebrities keep coming back for more online scandals, and the nature of why celebrities might be spending more time online than we think... Introduction 0:00 What is Being Chronically Online? 3:03 Doja Cat 12:42 Hailey Bieber 30:48 Elon Musk 46:03 Elon Musk and Grimes 1:01:00 Wrap up 1:05:55 Jenni Kayne is a California brand with summer staples that make getting dressed easier than it's ever been before. Their clothing is minimalist and effortless, but totally refined. From flowy dresses and lightweight cotton cardigans to elevated versions of all your everyday basic, get 15% off their your order jennikayne.com with code "FLUENTLY" Check out Lume... a uniquely formulated, pH balanced deodorant. It’s aluminum-free, skin-safe, and clinically proven to control odor for up to 72 hrs, and can be used on anywhere on the body - not just the pits! Use code "Fluently" at lumedeodorant.com for 40% off your starter pack! Introducing hemp-based THCa flower, the future of legal THC. Try it along with all of MOOD’s other amazing offerings, like Delta 8 flower, gummies, vape cartridges, and more. And for 20% off your first order and a FREE gram of THCa flower, go to hellomood.com and use promo code 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/FLUENTLY for 15% off your first pair.

Nov 13, 20231h 6m

Ep 124FRIENDS Blind Items and Scandals

Today I'm joined again by Torry as we dive into the cast of FRIENDS. Together we go celebrity by celebrity to talk about the latest on each actor, as well as their blind item life and if we were expecting their real life reputation to be different from the blinds! Intro 0:00 Jennifer Aniston 8:3 Lisa Kudrow 35:52 David Schwimmer 42:20 Matthew Perry 54:04 Courtney Cox 1:07:32 Matt LeBlanc 1:15:00 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. NextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/fluently With the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card, you can start building credit with everyday purchases and on-time payments. Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/fluently

Nov 6, 20231h 24m

Ep 123Are the Kardashians Witches? Breaking Down the Kardashian Kurse

Are the Kardashians witches who curse the men they're with? Today I dive into this internet theory with floozie expert Kora to find out what's really going on. We peer into the history of witchcraft, the layers of misogyny surrounding this practice, and end the episode with some recent Kardashian blind items. Timestamps: SEO Conspiracies - 1:14 Are the Kardashians Witches? - 5:29 The Witch Theory is Misogynistic - 10:21 Black Cats - 13:16 “Evidence” of the theory - 19:51 Kursed Kardashian Men? -21:36 Kora Introduction - 32:06 The Different Kinds of Witchcraft - 33:23 Is the Kardashian Curse Real? - 38:26 What is a Curse and How to Remove One - 41:57 Generational Curse vs. General Trauma - 45:01 Celebrity Witches - 48:55 Kardashian Blind Items - 54:24 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.

Oct 29, 20231h 4m

Ep 122Talking Gaylor and Bisexuality with Caroline Calloway

This week we're joined by the legendary Caroline Calloway fresh off of her memoir Scammer to talk about all things bisexuality and...Taylor Swift! We dive into the gaylor theories, the rumors of her fake boyfriends, and try to analyze - who IS Taylor Swift, really? Podcast Introduction - 0:00 Caroline's Introduction - 4:35 Taylor Swift - Matty Healy and Travis Kelce - 17:13 Bisexuality Discussion - 20:42 Why Hasn't Taylor Swift Come Out? - 34:26 The Two Sides to Taylor Swift - 42:33 Is Olivia Rodrigo a Gaylor? - 53:47 Taylor Swift's Boyfriends, Girlfriends and Beards - 56:53 Wrap Up - 1:09:04 Introducing hemp-based THCa flower, the future of legal THC. Try it along with all of MOOD’s other amazing offerings, like Delta 8 flower, gummies, vape cartridges, and more. And for 20% off your first order and a FREE gram of THCa flower, go to hellomood.com and use promo code 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/FLUENTLY for 15% off your first pair. Boll & Branch makes the softest, most luxurious sheets without any toxins or harsh chemicals. Sleep better at night with Boll and Branch sheets. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code FLUENTLY at bollandbranch.com

Oct 23, 20231h 10m

Ep 121NFL Relationships, Gossip and Blind Items

This week we are TACKLING the topic of NFL stars! We will TOUCHDOWN on their relationships, INTERCEPT the gossip on them, and I will FUMBLE through the football terminology! Kickoff! From the latest on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift to why people hate Patrick Mahomes brother and wife, we will cover some of the top football stars of today and their scandals. 3:01 Travis Kelce 22:50 Aaron Rodgers 37:30 Patrick Mahomes 44:10 Odell Beckham Jr 50:52 Josh Allen 54:20 Rob Gronkowski 57:05 Braxton Berrios 58:45 Joe Burrow 1:01:17 Russell Wilson Check out Lume... a uniquely formulated, pH balanced deodorant. It’s aluminum-free, skin-safe, and clinically proven to control odor for up to 72 hrs, and can be used on anywhere on the body - not just the pits! Use code "Fluently" at lumedeodorant.com for 40% off your starter pack! Jenni Kayne is a California brand with summer staples that make getting dressed easier than it's ever been before. Their clothing is minimalist and effortless, but totally refined. From flowy dresses and lightweight cotton cardigans to elevated versions of all your everyday basic, get 15% off their your order jennikayne.com with code "FLUENTLY"

Oct 16, 20231h 11m

Ep 120Learning From Celebrity Breakups feat. Amy Chan

Today I'm joined by Amy Chan of the Breakup Bootcamp podcast to dive into specific celebrity breakups and talk about what we can learn from them. From family drama between Zayn and Gigi Hadid to mental health struggles in a relationship shown by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, we take a look at infamous celebrity breakups and ponder on how we can solve these issues in our own life. Amy/Breakup Bootcamp Introduction - 0:00 Amy and Shannon's Best Breakup Tips - 5:30 Zayn and Gigi Hadid - 10:30 Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell - 20:07 Kim Kardashian and Kayne West - 31:23 Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie - 40:00 Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich - 52:56 Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield 1:01:40 Wrap Up - 1:04:45 Boll & Branch makes the softest, most luxurious sheets without any toxins or harsh chemicals. Sleep better at night with Boll and Branch sheets. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code FLUENTLY at bollandbranch.com NextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/fluently With the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card, you can start building credit with everyday purchases and on-time payments. Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/fluently

Oct 9, 20231h 5m