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Candace Cameron Bure's War On Gay Christmas (Part Two) Dec 22, 2022

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Once upon a time, a Hallmark CEO scandalously quit his job after pulling a wedding ad for a gay couple. Now he's back (alongside Candace Cameron Bure) with a mission to save America...one Lori Loughlin Christian Christmas movie at a time! Over the last two weeks, we dove deep into Great American Family, former Hallmark CEO's new Christian family network that streams almost exclusively Christmas movies!

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Hallmark Exec Bill Abbott Out [Hollywood Reporter] [Jan 22, 2020]
Preview: Great American Family CEO Wants Post-Jail Lori Loughlin to Be a Face of the Network: 'She's America's Sweetheart' [Variety]
Bill Abbott Renames GAC Family as Great American Family [Next TV] July 19, 2022
BILL ABBOTT WANTS GAC FAMILY TO BE A PLACE SAFE FROM 'DARK SITUATIONS, VIOLENCE, SEXUAL SITUATIONS' [Movie Guide]
Hallmark vs. Great American Family: Who's Winning the Holiday Movie War? [Decider]

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Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Candace Cameron Bure's War On Gay Christmas (Part One) Dec 15, 2022

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Once upon a time, a Hallmark CEO scandalously quit his job after pulling a wedding ad for a gay couple. Now he's back (alongside Candace Cameron Bure) with a mission to save America...one Lori Loughlin Christian Christmas movie at a time! Over the next two weeks, we'll dive deep into Great American Family, former Hallmark CEO's new Christian family network that streams almost exclusively Christmas movies! Links:

How Great American Family and Candace Cameron Bure are angling for Hallmark's holiday movie crown [USA Today, Oct 31]
Hallmark Channel Chief Bill Abbott Stepping Down In Wake Of Ad Controversy [Deadline]
Candace Cameron Bure Says Great American Family Projects Will Focus on 'Traditional Marriage' [People, November 15]
Neal Bledsoe Exits Great American Family in Support of LGBTQ Community After Candace Cameron Bure Drama [Variety, December 5]
Danica McKellar weighs in on co-star's exit after Candace Cameron Bure's comments on 'traditional marriage' [Fox News]
What Is Great American Family? Everything to Know About Hallmark and Lifetime's Holiday Movie Competitor [Variety]
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Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

The Balenciaga Files (Part Two) Dec 08, 2022

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In the final installment of our series on Balenciaga, we look past the right wing fundamentalist conspiracy theories and instead explore the haunting images of photographer Gabriele Galimberti. Through our investigation into his work and legacy, we ask: Where will all the good art go when Christian nationalists tighten their grip on the media and artistic reproduction?

We also would like to preface that this episode concerns frank and serious discussions about sexual assault and gun violence.

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'Pedophiles' banner hung in front of Texas Balenciaga store after controversial ad campaign [CHRON]
Balenciaga drops $25M suit against producers of controversial campaign [Page Six]
As Balenciaga faces backlash over its bondage-themed campaign featuring children, FEMAIL reveals its controversial history - from fetish masks to bizarre horror-themed ads [Daily Mail]
Where's Kering As Apologies From Balenciaga And Demna Fall Flat? [Forbes]
No, This Is Not a 'Human Skin Jacket' from Balenciaga [Snopes]
No, This Isn't a Real Photo of Balenciaga Stylist Lotta Volkova [Snopes]
Gabriele Galimberti Website

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Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

The Balenciaga Files (Part One) Dec 01, 2022

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In our new two part series, we seek to unpack the controversy around Balenciaga, and the malicious fascist forces whipping up a 24/7 moral panic news cycle concerning the brand's latest campaign photos. Who stands to benefit from the outrage, and who might lose everything?

We also would like to preface that this episode concerns frank and serious discussions about sexual assault, trafficking, and the like. We do not take these discussions lightly, nor do we wish to downplay the legitimacy or importance of these discussions.

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Balenciaga says it's sorry for holiday ads depicting children holding teddy bears in bondage gear [Fortune]
Balenciaga 'BDSM teddy bear' photographer speaks out amid backlash [NY Post]
After teddy bear backlash, Balenciaga announces lawsuit for separate ad [Washington Post]
Kim Kardashian 're-evaluating' Balenciaga relationship over child images [Washington Post]
When High Fashion and QAnon Collide [NYT]
Kanye West on Balenciaga campaign scandal: 'All celebrities are controlled' [Page Six]

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Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Brad Pitt and Emrata's Troubling 'Relationship' Had More Twists Than Gone Girl Nov 17, 2022

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Content warning for this episode: we talk about domestic violence, abuse, and harm to children. We will give verbal warnings in the episode before those segments.

Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski have been in the headlines recently for their brief romantic outings, however the narrative Page Six and other tabloids report may not be the whole story. Violence and abuse allegation about Pitt recently revealed in court documents directly oppose Ratajkowski's reputation as a feminist author and content creator.

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Emily Ratajkowski, Brad Pitt, 11/16/2022
Emrata latest video [TikTok]
Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski 'Have Had a Few Dates': 'There Is an Attraction' (Source) [October 3] [People]
Emily Ratajkowski, Sebastian Bear-McClard planning to divorce amid cheating claims [July 15, 2022] [Page Six]
Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard Split After 4 Years of Marriage: Source [July 18, 2022] [People]
Brad Pitt allegedly 'choked,' hit 'frightened' kids in Angelina Jolie plane fight [October 4, 2022] [Page Six]
Brad Pitt calls Angelina Jolie's latest plane allegations 'completely untrue' [October 5, 2022] [Page Six]
Emily Ratajkowski, Freer Now Than Ever, Gets Candid on TikTok, Britney Spears and What Her New Podcast Has in Common With Joe Rogan's [Variety]
Emily Ratajkowski kisses mystery man on NYC date night amid Brad Pitt rumors [Page Six]
Emily Ratajkowski Spotted Passionately Kissing New Man After Being Linked to Brad Pitt [People]
Here's Where Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski Stand After Her Date Night With Orazio Rispo [E!]
cursed Twitter link [Twitter]

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Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Rick Caruso Loves the Police Like Rich Celebrities Also Love the Police Nov 10, 2022

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Which celebrities ate Rick Caruso's assh*le during an extremely spooky L.A. mayoral race? We dive deep into Hollywood's election meddling in the city of angels... and everywhere else! Most notably: Pennsylvania's hotly debated Senate race between global eating disorder merchant Dr. Oz and local "guys being dudes" hero John Fetterman! As always, there's a darker story hidden beneath the flurry of election headlines this week. A story of gentrification, of property developers and pigs, of celebrities and their twisted financial investments. Let's dig in!

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Oprah rejects her protégé Dr. Oz and backs Democrat John Fetterman in Pa. senate race [NPR]
Mehmet Oz Responds to Oprah's Endorsement of Opponent John Fetterman: 'She and I Have Different Politics' (Video) [Yahoo]
Inside the Star-Studded Rivalry Dividing Los Angeles (Oct. 24) [Town and Country]
Karen Bass Rolls Out More Celebrity Endorsers in Race for L.A. Mayor [Variety]
Chris Pratt joins celebrities to endorse Rick Caruso for LA mayor [NYP]
Tweets: Who Are Celebrities Endorsing for LA Mayor [LA Mag]
The L.A. mayor's race has rich celebrities backing a pro-police billionaire [MSNBC]
NBC News

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Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

Escaping Mr. Beast's Willy Wonka Torture Dungeon Nov 03, 2022

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Mr. Beast is a person who quickly transformed the Youtube industry with extreme acts of philanthropy and millions of dollars wasted on frivolous acts of torture on random people. Specifically those most desperate for money! But is he the generous Willy Wonka figure he's made himself out to be, or is there more to the story?

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'A cashier leaked he was going to be buying people's groceries and they all just showed': Rumors of MrBeast showing up at grocery store lead to chaos [Daily Dot]
TikTok of Chaos [TikTok]
ANIMAL INSTINCTS Chaos as shoppers clear shelves and fill BAGS with food amid fake rumors YouTuber MrBeast was set to pay for EVERYTHING [The Sun]
How I Gave Away $1,000,000
How MrBeast spends $48,000,000 a year on videos
Giving A Random Homeless Man $10,000
Giving $100,000 To A Homeless Person
Homeless Man Buys A Lamborghini
MrBeast said he turned down $1 billion deal for his YouTube channel and associated companies [Insider]
Scoop: YouTube mega-star MrBeast seeks 10-figure valuation [Axios]
Night Media: [Talent Page]
Matthew Beem (CLICK THIS LINK)
Link - Night Ventures (Venture Capital Firm)
Is MrBeast actually worth $1.5 billion? [TechCrunch]
YouTube star MrBeast created a real-life 'Squid Game' set and had people compete for $456,000 [Insider]
YouTube star MrBeast said he spends up to $8 million a month on making elaborate videos and promoting his food businesses [Insider]
MrBeast's 'Real Life Squid Game' and the price of viral stunts [TechCrunch]
YouTube giant MrBeast considering a White House run in 20 years [The Hill]
MrBeast recreated Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, featuring a toilet made of cake, a dessert contest judged by Gordon Ramsay, and a 'chocolate waterfall' [Insider]
YouTube star MrBeast says he doesn't 'really need money' because he only cares about making videos: 'In the last 20 days I've only left the studio once' [Insider]
FaZe Clan, Jeffree Star, and MrBeast received coronavirus relief loans [Mashable]

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Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

The Haunting of Tati Westbrook (Part Two) Oct 27, 2022

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GROCERY HAUL | Favorite Healthy Food
MY WEIGHT LOSS STORY
Has posted about 5G. Most of the tweets are deleted but this one: [Tweet]
YouTuber Tati Westbrook Moves to Texas, Buys Lavish Suburban Estate [Dirt]
MAKEUP BREAKUP ... Goodbye 💔
SHOCKING BEAUTY FAVES ... I'm Obsessed!
100+ FOUNDATIONS ... This is Heartbreaking 💔

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Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place!

Hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly investigative podcast reporting live from the absolute edge of the internet. We're a new wave of gossip sleuths at a time when our culture is increasingly chaotic and mass media lacks the talent or clarity to make sense of our shared capitalist nightmare!

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

The Haunting of Tati Westbrook (Part One) Oct 20, 2022

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Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place!

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson

American Crime Story: The Try Guys Oct 12, 2022

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You begged us for it, so here you go!

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"The Try Guys" Form Independent Production Company, Enter Into New Strategic Partnership With BuzzFeed [2018, Buzzfeed]
Try Guys tearfully admit they knew of Ned Fulmer's affair weeks ago [Page Six] [Youtube]
I watched their TryPods episode "ok, let's talk about it" so you don't have to… [YouTube]
Buzzfeed News article about the podcast episode [Buzzfeed]
From the internet: [We Got This Covered]
Why Are the Try Guys So Angry? Try Jeopardizing $6M a Year in Clicks [THR]
So, what's next for The Try Guys? [Mashable]
Why Are We Still So Scandalized by Cheating? What our recent obsession with infidelity reveals about us. [The Cut]
The Spectacular Fall of the "Wife Guy": Cheating scandals involving everyone from Adam Levine to Ned of the Try Guys are putting a crack in the carefully tailored "wife guy" aesthetic [Air Mail]

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Obsessive about the dark underworld of Instagram influencers, celebrity-induced conspiracy theories, and modern media shenanigans? You're in the right place!

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com

Joan Summers: Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
Matthew Lawson: Twitter: @_matthewlawson