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Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna) is For The Girls Jan 05, 2026

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In the aftermath of Stranger Things, this week we are diving into Jamie Campbell Bower - who played Vecna (and others) in Season 5! We talk about him as an actor, an artist, a slightly mysterious spiritual-feeling human, and yes… his dating history.

We also talk about why he’s genuinely such a good actor, how he approaches darker roles with so much depth, and why he doesn’t give off typical Hollywood energy at all.

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The Real Life Bene Gesserit from Dune: The Vestal Virgins, Oracle of Delphi, and modern day Bene Gesserit Dec 29, 2025

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I recently rewatched Dune and have always been obsessed with the lore of the Bene Gesserit...a secret society of elite women with superhuman mental and physical abilities? Count me in! Today we deep dive the Bene Gesserit, and find their real-life counterparts in history (The Vestal Virgins and the Oracle of Delphi) and try to see which women today have modern day Bene Gesserit elements to them.

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03:48 Deep Dive into the Bene Gesserit

18:34 The Vestal Virgins: Ancient Rome's Sacred Keepers

31:18 Punishments and Privileges of the Vestal Virgins

40:56 The Oracle of Delphi: Ancient Greece's Spiritual Influencer

57:05 Modern Day Bene Gesserit Archetypes

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If 2025 was the Year of Brainrot, 2026 will be the Year of _______ Dec 22, 2025

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In today's episode we dive into the pop culture moments of 2025, and how some people are calling 2025 the 'year of brain rot'. We go over viral events like the Coldplay cheater kiss cam, the women's only Blue Origin space flight, and viral internet slang and memes, while exploring the "surveillance culture" that seems to exist in 2025 - in many different aspects.

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My Tips for Throwing a Banger (Fun & Memorable) Party Dec 20, 2025

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In this mini episode of Fluently Forward, I'm sharing my tips for throwing unforgettable parties. From theme ideas, consideration tips and more, you can use this as a guide to plan fun, memorable parties that always have people coming back for more (and asking if they can bring friends)

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Glamour Magick: The Marilyn Monroe Spell That TikTok Accidentally Revived Dec 15, 2025

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This week, we’re under spells!! From Marilyn Monroe’s legendary “switch” (the way she could turn her It Factor on and suddenly become magnetic), to the stillness tricks used by modern celebrities, to the entire world of TikTok aesthetics (“clean girl,” “siren eyes,” “that girl,” “vanilla girl,” and everything in between)… glamour magick has quietly been weaving itself through Hollywood history and now straight into Gen Z culture.

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Throwback: Stranger Things Episode Dec 10, 2025

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For anyone who missed this episode in 2022 - with the new Stranger Things season out this month, catch up on some fun facts about the show, rumors and blind items of the cast, and the conspiracy theories that inspired the plot of the show. This fun episode combines pop culture and conspiracy for about an hour and a half of some fun :)

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Audrey Hobert Deep Dive: 90s Babysitter’s Club Meets 2008 Tumblr Dec 08, 2025

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In this episode, we’re deep diving into the very specific, intoxicating charm of Audrey Hobert - a new artist (and Gracie Abram's best friend) who somehow blends 90s underconsumption with early-2000s internet authenticity and makes it feel brand new. At the end, we do a bit of Fluently Fixing (not really, because she's perfect), but offering ideas for her next era - merch, PR moments, and more!

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Theorizing & Gossiping About Yellowjackets feat. "What Was That??" Dec 01, 2025

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This week we're joined by the What Was That?? podcast to dive into the mysterious show Yellowjackets. Together we dig into the lore of the show, the symbolism, theories, friendships, gay-ish friendships, and of course take a look at the blind items of the cast.

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What’s Going On With the Wicked Cast? Nov 24, 2025

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The second Wicked movie is out this week, and recently the internet has quietly (and then loudly) taken notice of how the film’s actresses appear thinner and thinner in every paparazzi shot, press moment, and leaked set photo...leading to the big question: what exactly went on during the making of this movie? In today’s episode, we’re looking at the rumors, timelines, and the cultural context.

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New Epstein Documents: Trump, Clinton & The Allegations That "Blow" Your Mind Nov 17, 2025

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This week we’re diving into the newly released Epstein files - the names, networks, redactions, and the rumors that somehow manage to get wilder every time this case resurfaces. From Trump and Epstein's strangely close friendship, to celebrities who keep popping up in the documents like whack-a-mole, to the rumors that...I mean can I even say it, that Trump blew Bill Clinton (what is happening?), we unpack everything the internet is talking about right now.

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