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Sirens: The Myth, Conspiracies Inspired By Them, and Famous Sirens of History & Hollywood Nov 10, 2025

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Today, similar to our Patreon episode on Vampires, we are exploring the myth and lore of Sirens - and then taking a look at how they pop up in a repackaged way with conspiracies of today (in incel spaces and with the conspiracies of men becoming more womanly), and then we take a look at the more siren-like women throughout history - and Hollywood!

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Exploring Lily Allen’s New Album & Open Relationships in Hollywood Nov 03, 2025

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This week we’re getting into Lily Allen’s new album West End Girl - a brutally honest look at fame, motherhood, resentment, and the messiness of a Hollywood open relationship. We’ll break down the hidden (and not so hidden) meanings in her lyrics, talk about what she’s said publicly about open relationships, and then we’ll look at Hollywood in general to see which open relationships among celebrities we know about, and which are rumored.

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REGRETTING YOU is a story of growth, resilience, and self-discovery in the aftermath of tragedy, also starring Dave Franco and Mason Thames with Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald, in theatres this October.

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The Celebrity Bot Epidemic: How Stars Are Faking Popularity Online Oct 27, 2025

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This week we’re diving into The Celebrity Bot Epidemic. From armies of anonymous accounts defending Justin Timberlake and Jonah Hill’s reputations to suspicious streaming spikes for Sabrina Carpenter on Spotify, we’re looking into how bots are quietly shaping fame itself. We’ll explore how celebrities use digital defenders to rewrite their narratives, inflate their numbers, and even defame rivals in court cases.

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Deep Dive: Tate McRae (her confidence at age 22, breakup with The Kid Laroi, and more) Oct 20, 2025

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This week we’re talking all things Tate McRae - the dancer turned pop star. We get into how she got her start (the So You Think You Can Dance era), how she built her confidence along the way, and the internet-fueled romance and breakup with The Kid Laroi that has everyone curious (and hungry for more diss tracks).

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Fluently Fixed - Being Defensive, Ending a Meh Relationship, Friends Micro Influencing and more Oct 17, 2025

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Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form!

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Mini Conspiracies That Might Be Real: The Lottery, PETA, Burning Man and more Oct 13, 2025

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In this episode, we dive into a handful of smaller but fascinating conspiracy theories - some that make you tilt your head and go, wait… what if that’s true? and others that make you go is Shannon doing okay right now? From the idea that the lottery is secretly used to catch time travelers, to rumors that PETA might be controlled opposition, to whether dandruff shampoo is designed to make your dandruff worse...we're joking and joshing on today's episode!

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Bitchin' about The Life of a Showgirl feat. Final Girls Club Oct 07, 2025

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Today I'm joined by the insightful and hilarious Emily and Sammy from Final Girls Club (an amazing new podcast) to discuss our thoughts and feelings on Taylor Swift's latest album - The Life of a Showgirl. Together we mourn the Folklore era and ponder why the lyrics of this album seem to venture in such a different direction from typical Taylor Swift albums, among many other topics!

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Taylor Swift State of the Union (Keleigh Teller Friendship, Performance Art Theory, Jack Antonoff and more) Oct 02, 2025

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On the eve of her 12th Studio Album "The Life of a Showgirl" let's do a little Taylor Swift State of the Union on some open questions you guys asked on Instagram! From her friendship with Keleigh Teller, to the latest theory of her participating in a LONG performance art piece about her life, to the rumors of a riff with Jack Antonoff, and more!

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Deep Dive: Doja Cat (her talent, scandals, and how both led to her dating Joseph Quinn) Sep 29, 2025

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Doja Cat has never been one to play it safe - from viral hits and undeniable talent to the scandals that keep her in headlines. In this deep dive, we trace her rise from internet rapper to Grammy-winning superstar, unpack the controversies that shaped her public image, and look at how both her artistry and her chaos paved the way for her unexpected connection with Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn.

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Deep Dive: Gracie Abrams (Paul Mescal relationship, "Lacey" rumors, nepo baby status and more) Sep 22, 2025

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Today we’re unpacking the world of Gracie Abrams - the indie-pop darling with a famous last name and a fast-rising career. We’ll break down her rumored romance with Paul Mescal, dive into the speculation around her being the muse of the song “Lacey”, and explore the conversation around her “nepo baby” status. From her family background to her place in today’s music landscape, we’re sorting through the facts, gossip, and fan theories to see what’s really going on with Gracie Abrams.

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