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Watch the episode on YouTube! Today I'm joined by the impressive Lindsey Metselaar of We Met At Acme to talk about a celebrity couple that's stumped me (and a lot of others) for ages: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. Some love them, some hate them, and we are just frankly confused! Lindsey and I cover their quotes, fights, blind items and more. Interested in more FluentlyForward? Join our Patreon for extra episodes Sign up for our free Friday newsletter Timestamps: 4:26 Astrology and celebrities 6:26 What should you share publicly about your relationship? 8:35 How Kristen and Dax first met 20:01 Kristen and Dax’s proposal and marriage 25:35 Dax talks about only wanting one child 29:02 Dax Shepard and self-improvement 31:23 Their quarantine fight 38:14 Female breadwinners in relationships 48:00 Dax and Kristen blind items ThirdLove makes bras that make your boobs look and feel amazing - and is comfortable enough to wear all day. Ditch your bad bras! Get a better one that makes you look and feel great. Upgrade your bra today and get 20% off your first order today at ThirdLove.com/fluently. Visit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won’t last long, so visit Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season. OUAI’s NEW Anti-Dandruff Shampoo keeps flakiness at bay. Do more than drugstore with the new Anti-Dandruff Shampoo from OUAI. Go to theouai.com and use code FLUENTLY for 15% off your entire purchase. OUAI gives you the confidence to win life your OUAI.

Watch the episode on YouTube! So, is Prince Andrew telling the truth? We break down his 49 minute interview, and show some photos of Andrew with Epstein, Ghislaine, and more, that you might not have seen before. Interested in more FluentlyForward? Join our Patreon for extra episodes Sign up for our free Friday newsletter Enjoy Public Monday morning episodes on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts Watch the full Prince Andrew interview

Royal tea on the royalty! (Haha, get it?) This week we dive into the Fab Four (William, Kate, Meghan and Harry) as well as the Rotten One (Prince Andrew) and all in between! Looking for more FF? Join our Patreon and sign up for our free newsletter! Timestamps: 6:55 Prince William blinds 28:56 Kate Middleton blinds 30:55 Prince Harry blind item 31:29 Meghan Markle blinds 48:10 Prince Andrew blinds Zocdoc is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. Go to Zocdoc.com/fluently and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. ThirdLove makes bras that make your boobs look and feel amazing - and is comfortable enough to wear all day. Ditch your bad bras! Get a better one that makes you look and feel great. Upgrade your bra today and get 20% off your first order today at ThirdLove.com/fluently. 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently. Stamps.com lets you print your own postage and shipping labels right from your home or office. It’s ready to go in minutes – so you can get back to running your business sooner. Click the microphone on the website and sign up with promo code FORWARD for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a free digital scale.

With the new memoir Spare out in the world, I wanted to check in on Harry's blind items and see what the gossip world has been saying about him for the last year. Interested in more FluentlyForward? Join our Patreon for extra episodes or sign up for our free Friday newsletter. As always, public Monday morning episodes are found on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Check out more blind items on Crazy Days And Nights.

I have been so excited to do this episode, and it's an honor to bring on Dr. Ryan Linn Brown (her website, YouTube and TikTok and Twitter) to talk all about manifestation and the placebo effects. God knows celebrities like manifesting as much as we do, but science experiments such as the placebo effect have always made me wonder...is this cold hard proof that our thoughts can change our reality? Ryan talks us through this idea, as well as concepts about grief (healing from heartbreak) and stress and how inflammation impacts the body. Looking for more FF? Join our Patreon and sign up for our free newsletter! Timestamps: 8:45 Celebrities who believe in manifestation 15:10 How sick can stress make us? 20:50 The milkshake study - can our thoughts impact the calories we digest? 27:38 The vibe of your healthcare provider is also a placebo effect 40:00 Dying of a broken heart 45:10 The Placebo Effect in surgeries?! 55:30 Placebos and Antidepressants 59:25 The relationship between depression and inflammation Zocdoc is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. Go to Zocdoc.com/fluently and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women ages 18+. It is formulated with nutrients to help support brain health, bone health, blood health, and provide antioxidant support. Right now Ritual is offering FF listeners 10% off their first three months at ritual.com/Fluently Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Old men, gimlets, and white halter bathing suits! Today we are diving into the world of Lana Del Rey with the lovely Troy McEady from Beyond The Blinds! We'll cover how she used to perform as Lizzy Grant, her childhood and teenage years, how her music and eras vary from other pop stars, the Harvey Weinstein of it all, and much more. Join us on Patreon! Timestamps: 5:00 Lana Del Rey’s childhood 20:45 Lizzy Grant turns into Lana del Rey 37:00 Lana Del Rey, Harvey Weinstein, and Mark Zuckerberg 47:10 Lana Del Rey and James Franco 50:20 Lana’s dating history 51:40 Lana’s question for the culture 56:18 Lana’s blind items Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women ages 18+. It is formulated with nutrients to help support brain health, bone health, blood health, and provide antioxidant support. Right now Ritual is offering FF listeners 10% off their first three months at ritual.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

I am beyond honored today to have Lorry Hill (YouTube and TikTok) on the podcast to talk about all things celebrity plastic surgery, cosmetic work, beauty standards and more! I've been watching Lorry's videos for years and it was great to chat with her for an hour about beauty in Hollywood, our everyday lives, and much more. Join us on Patreon! Timestamps: 2:53 Different types of photoshop / image manipulation 8:54 Why do celebrities not talk about their obvious cosmetic work? 12:15 Men vs Women getting plastic surgery 16:20 Video photo shopping 23:15 The changing eras of beauty standards 27:11 The Vindicta subreddit 35:45 Different uses of Botox 43:00 Celebrity facelifts 47:15 When celebrities find the content you made about them online 55:40 What is the future of cosmetic work? 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently. Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women ages 18+. It is formulated with nutrients to help support brain health, bone health, blood health, and provide antioxidant support. Right now Ritual is offering FF listeners 10% off their first three months at ritual.com/Fluently

You can check in any time you want...but you can never leave! This week we're right off the heels of the finale of White Lotus, and I wanted to dig into the blinds and personal lives of these actors from the new season. Join us for an episode of news, theories and more. 4:50 Fun facts and relationships between the cast members while filming 13:30 F Murray Abraham 18:40 Jennifer Coolidge 24:05 Adam DiMarco 25:30 Meghann Fahy 30:45 Michael Imperioli 32:34 Theo James 37:00 Aubrey Plaza 38:16 Haley Lu Richardson 39:10 Will Sharpe 40:30 Finale thoughts Visit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won’t last long, so visit Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season. Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Join us on Patreon! This week we're joined by Money with Katie to talk professionally (and not so professionally) about celebrity finances, how Hollywood folks spend their money, and much more - as well as some personal finance tidbits in between that we can use in our everyday life! 3:40 Money with Katie intro 14:00 Overspending celebrities (Johnny Depp and Nicholas Cage) 17:38 Kim Kardashian spending $150M on her private plane…and why that was smart 21:29 The Kardashian church 24:12 Sydney Sweeney’s money from Euphoria and how she spent it 33:30 The “business octopus” as shown by Diddy and more 40:03 Celebrity skincare/makeup lines 46:08 Financial advisors stealing from their celebrity clients (Uma Thurman, Ben Stiller, Sting) 51:48 The middleman financial scam we should look out for 59:45 Kim Kardashian launching a private equity fund Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women ages 18+. It is formulated with nutrients to help support brain health, bone health, blood health, and provide antioxidant support. Right now Ritual is offering FF listeners 10% off their first three months at ritual.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 Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon! It's getting colder...FluentlyForward is coming...and here we worship Enty, the Lord of Blinds! You know nothin', US Weekly! There is only one thing we say to PR relationships: Not Today! Okay, I'm out of references haha, but join us this week as we explore the blind items of the legendary show Game of Thrones! Timestamps: 2:00 Quick thoughts on the last season 8:08 DB and DB 12:13 Emilia Clarke / Daenerys 27:20 Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie / Jon Snow and Ygritte 30:40 Nathalie Emmanuel / Missandei 36:15 Maisie Williams / Arya Stark 42:03 Sophie Turner / Sansa Stark 45:00 Lena Headey / Cersei Lannister 49:00 Peter Dinklage / Tyrion Lannister 52:36 Natalie Dormer / Margarey Tyrell 58:52 Richard Madden / Robb Stark 1:01:00 Gwendoline Christie / Brienne of Tarth 1:03:04 Alfie Allen / Theon Greyjoy 1:03:05 Sean Bean / Ned Stark 1:05:40 Carice van Houten / Melisandre 1:07:05 Charles Dance / Tywin Lannister Visit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won’t last long, so visit Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season. OSEA is a California-based skincare and body-care brand that has been making clean, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products for over 25 years. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with promo code FLUENTLY at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and orders over $50 get free shipping.

Check us out on Patreon! Can I get sued for blind items? Let's find out! This week I'm joined by Cece Xie of the Currently Workshopping podcast as she joins us for an episode to provide her professional advice (and as always, intelligent takes) on celebrity lawsuits, defamation cases, conservatorships, celebrity gossip and much more. 12:28 Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton vs. British press 22:00 Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard 31:17 Ghislaine Maxwell case not televised 33:38 Britney Spears and the legality of conservatorships 40:03 Kanye vs. George Floyd’s family 49:09 Alex Jones and Cardi B’s lawsuits 52:30 Taylor Swift’s $1 lawsuit 54:06 Goop’s legally dangerous vaj-egg! 56:24 How to regulate “wellness” products 1:00:38 What's in the future of law? 1:03:00 Law resources - if you ever need them Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79! Visit Carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won’t last long, so visit Carawayhome.com to shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season.

Check us out on Patreon! It's that time of year! As the leaves fall, the blinds get revealed...this week we dive into the TV show Gilmore Girls and discuss the show, the drama on and off set, blind items of the cast, and more! 2:11 Background of the show 8:33 Is Gilmore girls problematic? 14:11 Fun facts 19:40 Lauren Graham 29:30 Alexis Bledel 38:20 Melissa McCarthy 49:33 Scott Patterson 54:50 Jared Padalecki 57:55 Milo Ventimiglia 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently. You’re just getting started. So don’t let credit card debt hold you back. A Credit Card Consolidation from LightStream can help you pay off your credit cards and lock in a low, fixed interest rate. Rates start at 5.73% APR with Autopay and excellent credit. Just for my listeners: apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save even more: lightstream.com/fluently

Check us out on Patreon! Lindsay Lohan might be making (yet another) comeback with her new Netflix Christmas movie! So this week we dive into blind items throughout her life as we deep dive on Lindsay: her love life, her scandals, and yes - her conspiracy theory! Time stamps: 2:12 Overview of Lindsay Lohan 5:36 Lindsay's childhood 9:24 The conspiracy theory that Lindsay Lohan is a twin 12:00 Lindsay breaks out in 2004 18:45 2006 blind items 21:40 2007, when Lindsay is in and out of court and rehab 27:20 Lindsay Lohan in 2010 30:40 2010 blind items 40:12 the Yachting rumors start 44:40 Jet setter Lindsay Lohan 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. Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon! Mermaids, angels, fairies, centaurs, and more! This Halloween week I'm joined by Cam from the What I Will Say podcast as we discuss different cryptids and mythological creatures, and decide how sexy (and dangerous) they are, as well as a little preview of their origins. Timestamps: 4:11 Intro ends 9:17 Mermaids 16:02 Sirens 23:00 Minotaur 29:03 Medusa and Gorgons 34:20 Fairies 38:20 Angels vs Demons 46:10 Bigfoot and the Yeti 50:25 Centaurs 52:45 The Loch Ness Monster 57:30 Mothman!!! 1:01:00 Vampires Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things—without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FLUENTLY to save an additional 15% off your first order. OSEA is a California-based skincare and body-care brand that has been making clean, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products for over 25 years. They use seaweed as their hero ingredient because it’s a nutrient-rich superfood with endless benefits. OSEA products are clinically proven to work, and they’re Climate Neutral certified. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with promo code FLUENTLY at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and orders over $50 get free shipping.

Check us out on Patreon! This friendship is one I've wanted to dive into for a long time! Cara Delevingne and Rihanna used to be thick and thieves, but lately we don't see them together as much. I can 100% see a future Cara and Rihanna friendship resurgence, and with Cara in the news lately and Rihanna performing for the SuperBowl, I figured now was the time to take a look at their friendship - and blind items - over the years. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/fluentlyforward Timestamps: 4:21 They first met with a “bum slap” 7:29 2013 era and blinds 15:20 Cara and Rihanna were going to be matchmakers? 18:05 2014 era and blinds 24:25 Rihanna doesn’t like the Cara/Kendall friendship? 32:45 2015 era and blinds 37:20 2016 era and blinds 42:00 The fever dream of a movie they did together 45:00 Recent blind items of Cara 52:30 Recent blind items of Rihanna 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently. Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things—without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FLUENTLY to save an additional 15% off your first order.

Check us out on Patreon! Today we're joined by Dax and Adam from the Hollywood Raw podcast to talk about the ins and outs of Hollywood from a blind item lens, as well as street journalism! Dax and Adam tell us about their entertainment industry experience, their time working at TMZ, and together we riff on celebrities we love and hate, the culture of paparazzi, and much more. Time stamps: 4:10 Trying to solve a blind item 7:00 How Dax and Adam got into the biz 20:15 Celebrities with the best and worst energy 22:06 The two sides of Taylor Swift 25:15 Celebrities with the “It Factor” 33:00 How celebrities can ruin paparazzi photos 35:55 Paparazzi blind items 37:38 Iconic paparazzi shots 43:45 “Very much in love” and other PR language in tabloids 48:58 Celebrities that call paparazzi on their relationships 55:40 Anything on Conan O’Brien? You’re just getting started. So don’t let credit card debt hold you back. A Credit Card Consolidation from LightStream can help you pay off your credit cards and lock in a low, fixed interest rate. Rates start at 5.73% APR with Autopay and excellent credit. Just for my listeners: apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save even more: lightstream.com/fluently

Check us out on Patreon! Good god, Lemon. This week we're exploring one of the best TV shows of all time (in my humble opinion) 30 Rock. We'll go over a bit about the show, fun facts, and explore the actors from the show: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Alec Baldwin, and many more. Time stamps: 2:06 Overview of 30 Rock 6:52 30 Rock Scandals 10:35 30 Rock fun facts 17:31 General 30 Rock blinds 22:40 Tina Fey blind items 26:19 Tracy Morgan blind items 33:46 Jane Krakowski blind items 38:14 Alec Baldwin blind items 47:48 30 Rock cameo blind items 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.

Check us out on Patreon! This week I'm honored to have on Kate Kennedy from the podcast Be There In Five to analyze Taylor Swift, Gaylor theories, her enneagram type - and many tangents along the way (such as how our FYP on TikTok tricks us into not knowing what content is actually trending, vs. customized for us) Timestamps: 5:46 Taylor Swift victim or badass introduction 8:00 The different Taylor Swift eras 18:00 Taylor Swift didn’t do the “not like other girls” trend 22:50 The Roe v. Wade silence/delayed statement 37:21 Taylor’s Woman of the Decade speech 46:24 Taylor Swift’s enneagram 50:28 How the FYP messes with you 53:25 Taylor Swift appeasing the critics 58:40 Do the fans or the haters inspire Taylor Swift? 1:08:30 Recent Gaylor drama 1:16:38 Coming out during the Lover era? 1:20:42 Are we banned from secret sessions? 1:25:50 Kate’s book she’s working on! Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon! A rockstar's fall from grace...well, was he a rockstar? And did he fall that far? Today we cover the recent news of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo (and Sumner is there too, with a ring light). We'll talk about how this famous couple got together, blind items of them, and public scandals Adam Levine has been in before this broke. Time stamps 5:27 What Adam did vs. what Sumner did 9:48 Timeline of Adam and Behati’s relationship 21:30 Adam and Behati blind items 34:12 Adam Levine only blind items 39:50 A bit on Behati 43:12 Adam Levine’s other real world scandals OSEA is a California-based skincare and body-care brand that has been making clean, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products for over 25 years. They use seaweed as their hero ingredient because it’s a nutrient-rich superfood with endless benefits. OSEA products are clinically proven to work, and they’re Climate Neutral certified. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with promo code FLUENTLY at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and orders over $50 get free shipping.

Check us out on Patreon! Today Indy Blue joins us to tell us about Mormon culture - from her own firsthand experience - and as we talk about Mormon celebrities, the recent Mormon soft-swinging drama on TikTok, and a few blind items about Mormon celebrities and swinging references sneak their way in as well! Time stamps: 0:00 Welcome Indy! 4:50 What’s Mormon culture like? 10:50 When did you start to distance from Mormonism? 26:52 Celebrities who grew up Mormon 34:30 Mormon blind items 38:40 Mormon TikTok swinger drama 47:23 Swinging blind items 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently. Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things—without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FLUENTLY to save an additional 15% off your first order. You’re just getting started. So don’t let credit card debt hold you back. A Credit Card Consolidation from LightStream can help you pay off your credit cards and lock in a low, fixed interest rate. Rates start at 5.73% APR with Autopay and excellent credit. Just for my listeners: apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save even more: lightstream.com/fluently

Check us out on Patreon! Today we dive into the show Parks and Recreation! We'll go over how the show came to be, was inspired by The Office, and take a look into each of the major characters on the show and of course, their blind items. Timestamps: 2:30 101 of Parks and Rec 12:50 Amy Poehler intro (and what I learned about her in Second City) 20:30 Amy Poehler's blind items 32:44 Nick Offerman 37:00 Adam Scott 37:40 Aubrey Plaza 46:02 Rashida Jones 53:50 Rob Lowe (and his sex tape, and scandals with nannies) 64:50 Ben Schwartz 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.

Check us out on Patreon! With 10 children (and counting) we decided the time is now right to cover Elon Musk - and his wild family. Today on the podcast we're joined by Lauren from TheZenBlonde to discuss Elon's childhood, history, rise to billionaire status, lovers, children, father dynamics and so much more. Timestamps: 3:30 Why we didn’t do Armie Hammer 5:29 Diving into Elon Musk 7:28 Elon’s first wife speaks out about him 10:19 Elon and his father's space race to have children 17:41 Explaining Elon Musk 32:40 Scandals that Elon has been in 34:48 Did you know Elon Musk made music? 38:28 Elon’s romantic life 40:02 Elon’s blind items 1:00:96 Elon Musk predictions 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.

Check us out on Patreon! Today I'm joined by Molly (Princess Milky on TikTok - (her TikTok is here) as we defend celebrities that everyone hates! From Goop to Kanye West, we take on controversial celebrities and explain why we find them entertaining, not-so-evil, and how we view everyone in terms of grey rather than black and white. Timestamps: 2:15 Interview begins 9:00 Defending Gwyneth Paltrow 11:31 How celebrities talk about food 16:20 Defending the Kardashians 18:38 How we feel about celebrities and politics 26:49 Defending Simon Cowell 33:00 Defending Jake Paul 34:38 Defending Ellen DeGeneres 39:40 Defending Meghan Markle 43:48 Defending Demi Lovato 50:00 Defending Madison Beer 57:22 Celebrities I can’t defend Right now, it’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition! It’s just one scoop in a cup of water every day. That’s it! To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/fluentlyforward.

Check us out on Patreon! Your skin is ice cold, but the tea...the tea is so hot. This week we dive into the vampire fiction world of Twilight (the first movie only) and go over some notes on the movie, thoughts and blinds of the characters, and more! Timestamps: 2:14 101 of the movie 7:55 My notes on the first movie 11:28 Kristen Stewart 20:40 KStew and RPatz blind items 27:07 Robert Pattinson 37:16 Taylor Lautner 43:38 Ashley Greene 49:08 Nikki Reed 51:07 Kellan Lutz 52:53 The Vampire Parents (Elizabeth Reaser and Peter Facinelli) 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.

Check us out on Patreon! From Les Wexner to the angels (talk about a contrast) we cover everything Victoria's Secret in this episode! We take you through how VS came to be as a brand, the background and blind items of Les Wexner, the background and blinds of the angels - and how rotted Jeffrey Epstein got involved with Victoria's Secret. Timestamps for this episode: 3:49 The brand Victoria’s Secret 15:25 Jeffrey Epstein is involved? 17:35 Listener tea from a former Victoria’s Secret employee 20:58 Les Wexner’s blind items 31:28 Alessandra Ambrosio 33:00 Emily Ratajkowski's memoir speaks on yachting 33:24 Adriana Lima 46:50 Erin Heatherton 52:01 Taylor Hill 52:40 Doutzen Kroes 59:50 Chanel Iman 1:02:30 Angels with no blind items 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. Now is a great time to try Thrive Causemetics for yourself! Their products (my favorite is the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara) are certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and every purchase supports organizations that help women thrive. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/FLUENTLY. Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things—without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FLUENTLY to save an additional 15% off your first order. YouTube clips used in this episode: https://youtu.be/eOcpv5Ezx5E https://youtu.be/3YMTgz1s9Nk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6scly2AFU https://youtu.be/vjwf9F_v5cI

Check us out on Patreon! You've heard of UFOs, but have you heard the latest about USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects?) This week we're joined by Jenny from the Red Room Podcast to explore what the government has released about USOs, and theories that exist about aliens possibly existing in our oceans. Thank you to Athletic Greens! Right now, it’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition! It’s just one scoop in a cup of water every day. That’s it! To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/fluentlyforward. Time stamps: 6:45 What it’s like being a conspiracy theorist 9:12 Flirting with Flat Earth 10:43 Introducing the USO topic 12:50 Ancient cultures have interest in the ocean as an unknown 16:43 Actual facts (haha) about the ocean 19:20 We both fear the ocean 26:45 NASA explores the ocean? 29:48 The moon and Antarctica are desolate apparently...but we're also not allowed to explore them 32:28 The Russian government reveals information about USOs 37:50 The Lake Baikal incident 41:06 Are “the greys” aliens that evolved from dolphins? 43:10 Brazil incidents with USOs 46:52 The US government admits to USOs 54:30 James Cameron went to the bottom of the ocean 56:35 The Ghislaine Maxwell’s ocean relation with the Terra Mar project

Check us out on Patreon! The plane crashed and the tea spilled - this week we're talking about everything related to the TV show LOST. We'll cover this iconic TV show, the theories that popped up from it, and blind items about the cast members (as well as real life drama involving the cast members...some of which is even crazier than the blinds!) Timestamps: 3:30 What is “LOST Hot” 9:19 Malaysian Flight 370 went missing 12:31 Casting changes on LOST 14:46 Matthew Fox drama and blinds 28:36 Naveen Andrews drama and blinds 34:00 Josh Holloway 40:10 Emilie de Ravin 46:11 Dominic Monaghan 54:40 Evangeline Lily 1:00:30 Maggie Grace 1:03:42 Daniel Dae Kim 1:08:04 Elizabeth Mitchell 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.

Check us out on Patreon! Today I'm joined by Emily (@ItsBecomeAWholeThing) as we put our PR caps on and try to solve celebrity scandals and PR crisis moments. Together, we give advice to Ellen on her mean/kind scandal, we ponder over how harmful Ariana licking a doughnut truly was, and we pair together B-list celebrities that we think should enter a PR relationship! Check out Emily on TikTok, Instagram, and book astrology readings from her! Timestamps for our episode: 5:15 Introducing Emily from ItsBecomeAWholeThing 8:30 Celebrity Covid pap walks 17:00 Taylor Swift's cringe Billboard Woman of the Decade speech 21:41 We handle the Ellen scandal 30:52 We take on Doughnut-gate 41:50 The Madison Beer scandal I was caught in 50:00 Creating our own PR couples 58:22 Marilyn Manson and his ties to Columbine 1:03:11 The Britney/Madonna kiss...would we call it queerbaiting today? Right now, it’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition! It’s just one scoop in a cup of water every day. That’s it! To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/fluentlyforward. 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.

Check us out on Patreon! This theory says YES! Today we are joined by SongTheory from TikTok as we dive into the world of musical conspiracy theories. Are Sam Smith and Adele the same person? Is Avril Lavingne actually a body double? And is the Dora the Explorer theme song actually telling you to praise satan? We get into all of it in today's episode. Check out SongTheory on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Timestamps: 9:00 True government conspiracy theories (Black men and the Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis & British men testing an atomic bomb) 14:18 Sia - Elastic Heart is about Sia and her father 19:00 Rebecca Black - Friday is about the JFK assassination 21:52 Rockstars and their predator past 25:00 Can you separate the art from the artist? 32:45 Are Adele and Sam Smith the same person? 33:53 The Avril Lavigne theory 39:49 Dora the Explorer theme song backwards 43:03 TikTokers don’t have anyone at their meet and greets 45:06 Elon Musk is a dad (for the 9th and 10th time) 54:26 Taylor Swift will be in a movie directed by a sexual abuser 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. Want to save on your grocery bill? EveryPlate is 25% cheaper than grocery shopping! Try America’s Best Value Meal Kit for delicious dinners that don’t break the bank.Try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code FLUENTLY179.

Check us out on Patreon! Who's that girl...it's FluentlyForward! Today we're covering the beloved sitcom New Girl. From public opinion takes, to in-depth reveals about the actors and actresses - we cover all of the rumors, blind items, and more about the show and the characters in "the loft"! Time stamps: Public opinion of New Girl (3:26) How the show New Girl started (6:24) Zooey Deschanel background (18:33) Zooey Deschanel blind items (23:01) Jake Johnson background and potential blind item (31:56) Max Greenfield background (35:53) Hannah Simone (39:14) Damon Wayans Jr. background (45:41) Damon Wayans Jr. blind items (49:35) Lamorne Morris background (51:37) Dermot Mulroney blind item (54:52) #PayItFluentlyForward (57:14) Huge thank you to this episode's sponsors - Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is a great way to get all of your daily vitamins in one morning drink, and they are giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase - just visit athleticgreens.com/fluentlyforward.

Check us out on Patreon! We talk about celebrity lore and speculation a lot on this show, but this week we talk mostly (key word: mostly) about confirmed quotes and stories from queer female celebs with your favorite - Kelli Williams from Beyond the Blinds! Together, Kelli and I discuss everything Cara Delevingne (including advice Harvey Weinstein gave her about bearding), Sia (and her sleepovers), the rumors about Rihanna having an alleged girlfriend, and much more. Thank you to Peloton for sponsoring this episode! Right now is the perfect time to try out Peloton. The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, its best price yet! (Including FREE delivery and setup.) Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.

Check us out on Patreon! It's a magical night, and you've got a front row seat to the Taylor Swift Awards! Hosting today's fabulous event is myself, Cam (from the What I Will Say podcast) and Enty (from Crazy Days and Nights). Today we take you through a variety of different Taylor Swift nominations and awards (and you can play along at home) as we go over: Favorite Taylor Swift Era Favorite Taylor Swift boyfriend(/beard??) Taylor’s secret boyfriend no one talks about: Martin Johnson Chatting on Julia Fox Favorite Taylor Swift breakup Favorite Easter Egg Favorite Taylor Swift villain/feud Favorite Taylor Swift ally Least favorite Taylor Swift friend Favorite Taylor Swift conspiracy theory Favorite alleged girlfriend Favorite Gaylor evidence Favorite thing Taylor has faked Favorite cringiest moment she’s had with her boyfriend Favorite Grammygate evidence So welcome to the most magical night in podcasting, and thank you for joining! Huge thank you to this episode's sponsors - Athletic Greens and Thrive Causemetics. Athletic Greens is a great way to get all of your daily vitamins in one morning drink, and they are giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase - just visit athleticgreens.com/fluentlyforward. Thrive Causemetics is a great cosmetic company (with an even better mission) and my personal favorite product of theirs is the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/FLUENTLY

Check us out on Patreon! Let's explore the Upside Down world of Stranger Things! In this episode we'll dive into the conspiracy theory that inspired this TV series, the blind items of the cast, and different scandalous things that have happened to these actors and actresses over the years. Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon! In this episode we dive into Megan Fox - the It Girl of the moment, courtesy of Michael Bay, who casted her in the Transformers movies. We'll cover both of their childhoods, how they got into their careers, and also...the drama between the two of them. Megan and Michael have gone back and forth in the press for years with scandalous quotes about the other, so we'll cover that, and of course, as always...blind items about Megan, Michael and the both of them together. Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon! Shia LaBeouf has managed to capture the unholy trinity of three things: abuse allegations, an arrest record, and clowning. Or to make it even more sinister, a childhood of clowning. Today I'm joined by Christy from the X Knows All podcast as we dive into Shia LeBeouf's childhood, career, relationships and blind items. Along the way we also dish on Megan Fox, Miles Teller, and much more... Try Ana Luisa jewelry! It's sustainable, timeless, and you can use code "fluentlyforward" for 10% off your purchase. I 100% recommend them (wearing their hoops as I type this up right now). Our clips from this podcast can be found here: 1. CBS This Morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR913AO2kMc 0:02 - 0:51 2. Big Boy TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrRjc3IUFE 0:01 - 0:30 3. Entertainment Tonight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezs8UH789HE 0:03 - 058

Check us out on Patreon! Heller, heller! Today we doing a run down of some trending pop culture topics - from the Goop Diaper to the Madonna Vagina NFT (haha) to more blind-y items such as Lori Harvey and her relationship with Michael B. Jordan, to the darker topics such as Kevin Spacey making his return and Sophie Turner talking about experiencing trauma on the set of Game of Thrones. Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon! Hello hello (hello!) today I am so excited to have Antphrodite on our show! You have probably already seen his YouTube videos, but today we speak to him about everything - from how he started doing pop culture tarot readings, to the Taylor and Joe relationship, to Ezra Miller and much, much more. Join us for a nothing-held-back episode where we share all of our opinions (allegedly and for entertainment purposes) about celebrities and pop culture. Try BetterHelp online therapy! FluentlyForward listeners get 10% off their first month. Betterhelp.com/fluently Our clip from Megan Fox's interview in this episode can be found here: Megan Fox Glamour Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu_KjHDGBiU 6:51 - 7:34

Check us out on Patreon! “I'll be listening to FluentlyForward in my bedroom, making no noise and pretending I'm not there." Today we are covering the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter! This solo episode covers facts on the franchise, fun facts about the movies - and of course, blind items and rumors about the cast. Those in this episode include: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Evanna Lynch, JK Rowling and much more. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, feel free to give this episode a wingardium-levio-FIVE-STAR review! :) Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon! Today we have Perez Hilton joining us on the podcast - the legendary king of pop culture and celebrity entertainment. We talk about his past and his present, get his perspective on blind items, and - something I never thought I would get the chance to do - we read Perez his own blind items and have him confirm live if they are true or not. Buckle up for an incredibly fun episode, and check out Perez's new CBD company My True 10. Peloton is pushing you further with so much new content on the Peloton Bike and Peloton Bike+

Check us out on Patreon! Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us today to talk about a host of things. Taylor is a journalist for The Washington Post and her beat covers the internet and online culture. Together we talk about the ins and outs of different social media apps today (why is TikTok growing so rapidly, which social media app is next on the horizon), different online content creators (is Axel Webber an industry plant, and what was the story about GirlWithNoJob) and much more. I also ask Taylor for her take on if journalists ever look at blind items ("100% they do") and we cover blind items on different journalists - Tucker Carlson, Julian Assange and of course, Elon Musk finds his way into the blind items again when it comes to gossip about journalists. Try BetterHelp online therapy! FluentlyForward listeners get 10% off their first month. Betterhelp.com/fluently Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Check us out on Patreon! I'm not like a regular podcaster, I'm a cool podcaster! This week we're joined by Eli Rallo to talk about the iconic movie Mean Girls that still lives in all of our heads today. We go over fun and unknown facts about the movie, blind items on the cast members, and more. Also at the end of the episode is a little Q&A. Try out Better Help! betterhelp.com/fluently

Check us out on Patreon! Celebrity sex cults and tigers, oh my! Today I am joined by Jenny Claffey from the incredible Red Room podcast as we take a deep look into the NXIVM cult that attracted various B list celebrities. We talk about how this cult got started, how it compares to other cults (like Scientology or Jeffrey Epstein) and of course, we dive into the blind items surrounding NXIVM and Allison Mack, among others. Try BetterHelp today: betterhelp.com/fluently

Check us out on Patreon! Today we are joined by Kardashian Kolloquium (on Instagram and TikTok) to talk all things Kardashian family. We talk about how (and why) the Kardashians got famous, how they continue to be in the focus of all things pop culture, and of course - the blind items surrounding this family. Stay tuned for our take on the Kimye relationship, Kim's sex tape, where the family's brand starts and ends, and more. Try BetterHelp today: betterhelp.com/fluently

Check us out on Patreon! Today we dive into the blinds and lore surrounding the hit ABC show Modern Family. In this episode we'll talk about the accomplishments of Modern Family, fun facts about the show, and of course blind items on the stars: Julie Bowen, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Sofía Vergara, Eric Stonestreet, Nolan Gould, Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Rico Rodriguez and more!

Check us out on Patreon! One of the most requested topics is covered today - blind items and gossip about the Euphoria cast and second season! This season of Euphoria has been surrounded by internet theories and lore about plot lines, relationships between the cast members and more. Today I’m joined by Torry as we dive into the blind items on these actors and actresses, and discuss what the internet is speculating on about this show.

Check us out on Patreon! Today we dive into the world of Swiftgron - the theory that Taylor Swift and Dianna Agron dated. Cam from the what i will say podcast and Swiftgron masterpost on Tumblr explains to us everything about this theory - from when it started, to how it ended, to the songs that reference this relationship, and more. We also touch on Kaylor, bearding in Hollywood, why gay speculation isn't harmful, and much more! I hope you enjoy, and please check out Cam on TikTok for more Swiftgron information!

Check us out on Patreon! And all that jazz! This week I'm joined by the glamorous Serena Shahidi who you know and love from TikTok. Together, we dive into Old Hollywood celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Warren Beatty, Judy Garland and more. We go over the tragic childhoods of these stars, and the blind items surrounding them. Spoiler alert - they're actually more dramatic than the blind items we read today. Also I announce the new FluentlyForward Substack newsletter!

Check us out on Patreon! Today I'm joined by Claire (@clairethescare) and Ashley (@ashleyhammm) from the wonderful Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast (@celebritymemoirbookclub) to talk about the blind items covering the Glee cast. We talk about the Glee celebrities with the most controversy surrounding them, the deaths of the show's cast members, and how stunning we think Dianna Agron is - among many other topics. Trigger warning - we do talk about Matthew Morrison. Enjoy!

Check us out on Patreon! Trigger warning! In this episode, I'm joined by Haley McNamara, the Vice President of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation - NCOSE (https://endsexualexploitation.org/) and my wonderful sister-in-law. I ask her for a professional lens on the Jeffrey Epstein situation, why so many women help men traffick, and much more. We also touch on celebrity sex cults (NXIVM), how social media apps like TikTok, Instagram and Twitter don't look out for child safety, and we cover the conspiracy of viral TikTok trafficking stories (a la being tracked through Airtags and the Wayfair theory). Stick around at the end for trending celebrity topics, and a few blind item stories as well. Find Haley at @hi.haleymcnamara on Twitter and @HaleyMcNamara on TikTok.

Check us out on Patreon! Today we dive into the fascinating world of Jelena! What was the relationship between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez like (according to the blinds) and how does Hailey fit into all of this? My best friend Bridget joins me as we discuss the draw of their past relationship, our opinions on who Justin is as a person, and what the current state of this love triangle is.