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370. Yachting 101 Jan 15, 2026

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Ahoy, mateys! Hoist the sails because it's time to set sail on the murky seas with Yachting 101 Your trusty captains, Kelli and Troy, are on deck to explain where the term came from, what it really means, and how to spot it lurking just beneath the surface. Steady your sea legs, this trip is about to get very choppy!

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369. Pop Culture Kiki: Critic's Choice Awards, Ashley Tisdale, MTV, & More! Jan 14, 2026

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00:00 - Intro
05:30 - St. Barths
10:05 - Critic’s Choice and Golden Globes
25:10 - Ads
28:03 - Kelsea Ballerini/Chase Stokes
31:07 - Nicki Minaj
36:29 - Stacie Orrico
41:59 - MTV
45:02 - Toxic Mom Group
55:31 - Zeus Netork Diddy Doc
58:34 - Star Search
01:00:57 - What We Watched Over Break
01:20:22 - Upcoming Docs: Billie Eilish, Paris Hilton
01:26:17 - Beckham Family
01:30:06 - Jennifer Lopez
01:34:13 - Chris Brown
01:36:19 - Doechii
01:42:31 - AJ McLean
01:44:34 - The Masked Singer
01:46:44 - Cher and Shepard
01:49:15 - Nick Viall
01:52:38 - Outro

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Introducing: What's Your Issue? with Troy McEady & Dara Laine - Hip Hop Debs Jan 01, 2026

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While Kelli & Troy take a holiday break before the new season, we wanted to share an episode from Troy's other podcast called What's Your Issue? In this episode, Troy and Dara revisit the moment Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky were first introduced to the world - through Nancy Jo Sales’ iconic 2000 Vanity Fair article, Hip Hop Debs. They discuss David LaChapelle’s unforgettable photos, Kathy Hilton before The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the mystery of the lost Paris and Nicky documentary, and more. Listen to What's Your Issue on Apple and Spotify

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368. [BONUS] BTB Talk: Streaming Dec 24, 2025

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We wanted to give you one last gift this holiday season!

This week on Beyond the Blinds, Troy and Kelli kick off a brand-new series: BTB Talk—their very own spin on a TED Talk. Troy takes the lead for the inaugural installment, diving into his love–hate relationship with modern streaming, from TV platforms to the music industry.

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367. Pop Culture Kiki: The Beckhams, James Franco, Riley Keough, & More! Dec 24, 2025

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Welcome to another Pop Culture Kiki, we hope you enjoy!

00:00 - Intro
02:12 - The Beckhams
04:29 - Bowen Yang
07:37 - Country Music Tea
10:38 - Movie Corner: Marty Supreme, The Housemaid
19:31 - Counting Crows Documentary
23:32 - Tyler Perry
26:07 - Gisele Bündchen
27:13 - The Pussycat Dolls
31:21 - Heated Rivalry
33:58 - Riley Keough
38:42 - Rob Reiner
44:33 - White Lotus
47:28 - Corey Feldman Documentary
50:12 - Mr. Fantasy/James Franco
53:52 - The Oscars
56:32 - Brett Ratner
01:03:55 - Actors on Actors
01:06:06 - Outro

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366. Troy and Kelli’s 2025 Wrapped! Dec 18, 2025

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For the final public episode of the season, your hosts are diving into their 2025 Wrapped! From the songs and albums they couldn’t stop playing to books they loved and personal memories that made the year unforgettable, Troy and Kelli are looking back on all the moments that defined 2025 for them. Oh, and of course there will be predictions for 2026!

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365. Pop Culture Kiki: Taylor Swift, Tate McRae, Trey Songz, & More! Dec 17, 2025

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Welcome to another Pop Culture Kiki!

00:00 - Intro
03:14 - Rob Reiner
05:40 - Trey Songz
08:45 - MomTok Texas/Aaryn Gries
12:53 - Fergie/BEP reunion
14:15 - Euphoria
17:36 - Ads
19:54 - Conor McGregor
21:05 - Movie Corner: Silent Night, Deadly Night
24:39 - Amanda Seyfried
28:17 - Tate McRae
35:16 - The Money Game
39:00 - Lily Allen SNL
42:53 - Taylor Swift
01:00:39 - Tomb Raider
01:04:42 - Lindsay Lohan
01:06:09 - Andy Dick
01:07:32 - Brittany Bell
01:10:35 - The Challenge
01:14:45 - The Hunger Games
01:16:33 - Danity Kane
01:19:35 - Normani
01:21:41 - Todd and Bronwyn
01:25:58 - Nicki Minaj
01:30:50 - MET Gala
01:32:16 - Outro

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364. The November (2025) Issue Dec 11, 2025

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This week, your hosts are diving into the blind items of November 2025. Some of the names popping up? Chris Evans, Taylor Swift, Alec Baldwin, Britney Spears, and plenty more. As always, remember — every blind item we read is alleged!

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363. Reality TV Corner: Summer House, RHOP, & More! Dec 10, 2025

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Welcome to another Reality TV Corner, we hope you enjoy!

00:00 - RHOP
09:32 - RHOSLC
18:51 - The Challenge
24:44 - RHOBH
29:30 - SLOMW Reunion
39:16 - Owning Manhattan
41:27 - Summer House
45:56 - Below Deck
48:36 - Southern Charm
51:46 - Outro

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362. Pop Culture Kiki: Netflix, The Golden Globes, AD Tours, & More! Dec 10, 2025

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00:00 - Jonas Corner: Parallel Parking, Nick Music, Kevin on Kelly Clarkson
03:18 - Netflix
10:25 - Aly and AJ
12:11 - Tara Reid
16:54 - Ads
20:49 - Sammi Sweetheart
22:59 - Spotify Wrapped
27:22 - Zac Brown
29:50 - Architectural Digest
38:25 - Movie Corner: Hollywood Hustler, Hamnet, Sentimental Value
45:31 - Josh Hutcherson
47:42 - The Comeback
50:11 - SLOMW
54:27 - Ralph Lauren
56:15 - Golden Girls
59:06 - James Charles
01:02:22 - Golden Globes
01:12:03 - Miley Cyrus
01:13:27 - Billy Ray Cyrus
01:14:50 - Men in Black
01:15:58 - Kardashians
01:18:22 - Ready or Not 2
01:19:19 - Outro

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