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376: Her Kids Were Kidnapped to Saudi Arabia for 14 Years | JEDDAH BRIDE Patricia Bonis Tells All Jul 29, 2026

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Lauren and Chanler sit down with Patricia Bonis, author of the gripping memoir Jeddah Bride, for a deep conversation about her extraordinary true story. From meeting a charismatic Saudi sheikh at Wellesley to the unimaginable events that followed.

(00:01:05) 📖 Meeting Patricia & Why She Wrote Jeddah Bride — the page-turner that kept readers up all night

(00:06:26) 🚪 The Opening Chapter — seeing her son for the first time after 14 years

(00:08:13) 💃 Long Island Girl Meets the Sheikh — Wellesley, disco nights, and the magnetic first encounter

(00:14:04) 💕 Early Days with Rahman — British accent, polo, and a love that felt larger than life

(00:37:37) 💍 Paris Proposal — the romantic moment that sealed their future and the life Patricia thought she was signing up for

(00:39:53) 🏜️ Visiting Jeddah — Patricia’s first trip to Saudi Arabia, the culture shock, and the reality that slowly began to set in

(01:36:18) 🌍 The High-Flying Lifestyle — polo circuits, international moves, and the soft side of a complicated man

(01:38:29) 💔 The Breaking Point — discovery of the affair and the start of a brutal divorce

(01:41:02) ✈️ The Kidnapping — the moment everything changed and the 14-year separation

(01:48:38) ❤️ Life After — reuniting with her children and where they all are now

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374: Harry & Meghan's Royal Comeback Plan, TFP Responds to CPS Filings via GRWM + Matty Healy & Gabbriette’s Goth Wedding Jul 22, 2026

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Taylor Frankie Paul responds to DCFS documents, Matty Healy & Gabbriette’s wedding vibes, and an update on the Etsy soulmate psychic. Plus, the latest episode of RHOOC and Prince Harry & Meghan want back into the Royal family?

(00:02:40) 🔮 Etsy Psychic Soulmate Update — Chanler’s $4.82 reading results and the spooky “B” connection

(00:11:20) ⭐ Spotify Review Plea — burying the haters and asking for your five stars

(00:13:01) 💅 Nail Salon Horror Story — cheese grater calluses and why Lauren’s dive salon days are over

(00:16:46) 💒 Matty Healy & Gabbriette Wedding — drone shots, all black dress code, and the goth princess aesthetic

(00:27:53) 👑 Harry & Meghan Royal Updates — latest family developments, Portugal holiday house, and what’s next for the Sussexes

(00:45:48) 🏠 RHOOC Drama — Vicki, Tamra, Shannon, and the latest from Orange County

(01:04:00) 📱 Taylor Frankie Paul’s Get Ready With Me Response — her side of the story and why it’s raising eyebrows

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372: King Charles Extends Olive Branch to Harry & Meghan + Is Taylor Not What We Thought? Jul 15, 2026

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Summer health scares, Delta status wins, and Etsy psychic soulmate portraits. Plus, Taylor Swift spotted at a wedding, Bethenny ends her podcast, Tom Sandoval drama, and Harry & Meghan family reunion with the King.

(00:03:27) 🦠 Cyclospora & Legionnaires Panic — explosive summer ailments, Reddit horror stories, and vigilance mode

(00:09:20) ✈️ Delta Status Match Glow-Up — Platinum medallion wins, JetBlue goodbyes, and no more rowdy flights

(00:12:53) ⭐ Negative Reviews & Our Enemy — calling in the Pop Apostles for review support and birthday favors

(00:15:53) 🖼️ Etsy Psychic Soulmate Portrait — one woman’s wild story, ChatGPT experiments, and reality checks

(00:21:46) 💐 Taylor Swift at Juju Smith-Schuster’s Wedding — floral gown real talk, drone drama, and hometown vibes

(00:27:36) 🎙️ Bethenny Frankel Ends Just B — podcast shackles, iHeart reflections, and what’s next for the queen of unfiltered

(00:30:13) ⚖️ Tom Sandoval Restraining Order Drama — Victoria Lee Robinson speaks out and the fiery altercation footage

(00:44:55) 👑 King Charles Meets Harry & Meghan — Highgrove reunion, family olive branches, and what it really means

(00:51:45) 💌 Listener Letter on Taylor Swift — friendship breakups, wedding choices, and the folklore era nostalgia

(01:02:25) 🏡 RHOOC Season 20 Premiere — Vicki Gunvalson’s love life, Tamra’s zingers, Jenn’s family chaos, and Heather’s mom chat

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370: Inside Taylor and Travis' Wedding + Prince Harry Loses Daily Mail Lawsuit Jul 08, 2026

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The latest on Taylor Swift's wedding, West Wilson cheating rumors, thoughts on In The City and The Valley.

(00:01:31) 🌟 Self-Tanning Revolution — the life-changing product that’s replacing foams and sleep-in tans

(00:07:35) 👑 Prince Harry UK Drama — the lawsuit loss, security issues, and why he left Meghan behind

(00:15:06) 💔 West Wilson Cheating Rumors — the latest tip, what he admitted in his whiteboard interview, and where Amanda stands

(00:19:24) 📺 In The City Thoughts — why it’s losing us and what’s missing from the new cast

(00:24:30) 🏠 The Valley Updates — Brittany’s surgery prep, Jesse’s debt drama, and more bleak moments

(00:32:20) 💍 Taylor Swift Wedding Recap — all the latest developments, invites, food stations, and performances

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367: ASK NOT Deep Dive Pt 3! The Forgotten Women of the Kennedy Legacy: Mary Jo Kopechne, Martha Moxley & Pamela Kelley Jul 01, 2026

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Lesser-known women whose lives were upended by the Kennedy men, including the tragic stories of Mary Jo Kopechne, Martha Moxley, and Pamela Kelley.

(00:02:26) 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Mary Jo Kopechne — the devoted boiler room girl, her deep connection to Bobby Kennedy, and the events leading to Chappaquiddick

(00:17:13) 🚗 Chappaquiddick Crash — Ted Kennedy’s account, the delayed response, and the heartbreaking aftermath for Mary Jo

(00:38:19) 🕵️ Martha Moxley Murder — the Greenwich tragedy, the Skakel brothers, and decades of questions around the case

(00:50:19) ⚖️ Michael Skakel Conviction — the trial, alleged confessions, family involvement, and why justice still feels incomplete

(00:58:43) 🚗 Pamela Kelley — the devastating Jeep crash with Joseph Kennedy II, lifelong consequences, and the promise that was never kept

(01:01:13) 💔 The Human Cost — Pamela’s fight for support, the family’s silence, and reflections on accountability

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365: Maternal Instinct on Netflix Recap + Blake Lively’s Pap Walk After Taylor Snub Jun 24, 2026

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In this episode we are discussing Dua Lipa’s highly anticipated wedding looks, Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island bachelorette, Gisele Bundchen’s Father’s Day post, and a full recap of the chilling new Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct.

(00:02:21) 👰 Dua Lipa Wedding Fashion — glittering Versace bachelorette vibes, the courthouse look, and full thoughts on that Chanel couture dress

(00:16:22) 💍 Taylor Swift Bachelorette — Watch Hill chaos, Holiday House vibes, and what we’re seeing from the weekend

(00:20:36) 👀 Blake Lively Spotted — the olive branch rumors, grim errands photos, and what it all means for wedding watch

(00:26:44) 🕵️ Nancy Guthrie Update — the latest on the ransom notes and where the case stands now

(00:35:49) 👨‍👩‍👧 Gisele Bundchen Father’s Day Post — her glowing tribute to Joaquim Valente and the very pointed Tom Brady snub

(00:39:10) 🍼 Maternal Instinct Netflix — full recap and thoughts on the shocking true story (major trigger warning, full spoilers after the break)

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363: Alex Cooper's Toxic Workplace Article, West Wilson Fired from Summer House + In The City Jun 17, 2026

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In this episode we will be discussing celebrity family tension, a very public new romance, old friendships hitting rough patches, and what’s unfolding on the newest Summer House spin-off.

(00:00:04) 💁‍♀️ Hair Talk & Relationship Check-In — Lauren & Chanler pastel looks and the perfect NYC weekend

(00:04:14) 💍 Taylor Swift Wedding Rumors — MSG plans, Police Commissioner comments & hope for fans

(00:11:21) 👀 Keleigh Teller & Taylor Swift Fallout — Page Six bombshell & friendship details

(00:21:56) 👨‍👩‍👧 Beckham Family Drama — Harper’s letter, Brooklyn feud & staged photos

(00:26:50) 📻 Alex Cooper & Matt Kaplan — Vanity Fair article, Unwell drama & workplace claims

(00:42:50) 💔 Joe Alwyn & Sarah Pidgeon — PDA spotted in Brooklyn & new couple moments

(00:50:16) 🔥 Summer House West Exit — Lindsay threads post & reunion aftermath

(00:56:53) 📺 In The City Talk — Kenny, Yvonne & new season thoughts

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361: Taylor & Travis MSG Wedding Rumors, Dua Lipa's Chic Wedding + Summer House Reunion Pt. 2 Jun 10, 2026

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(00:00:04) ✈️ Italy Trip Recap — Capri pronunciation debates, European girl energy, and post-vacation vibes

(00:03:53) 💍 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding Rumors — Madison Square Garden plans, guest list chaos, and helicopter theories

(00:26:10) 👰 Dua Lipa & Callum Turner Wedding — the lavish multi-day celebration in Italy and all the iconic fashion

(00:35:12) 🏎️ Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton — Monaco Grand Prix support, public moments, and relationship questions

(00:38:29) ⚖️ Karen Read Lawsuit Update — new filings against the Massachusetts State Police and ongoing drama

(00:43:50) 💔 Ariana Grande & Ethan Slater Split — the end of the relationship and what it all means

(00:43:36) 📸 Wedding Photo Dump Etiquette — destination wedding carousels, bride mentions, and modern etiquette debates

(00:55:05) 🔥 Summer House Reunion Part 2 — West & Amanda dynamics, tough conversations, and cast reactions

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359: ASK NOT Deep Dive Pt 1! Jackie Kennedy Onassis: Love, Loss & Camelot Jun 03, 2026

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Lauren and Chanler are back with the long-awaited deep dive into Maureen Callahan’s book Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed. Including a raw, unflinching look at Jackie Kennedy Onassis, the Kennedy men, and the women who lived in their orbit.

(00:02:53) 📖 Jackie Kennedy Onassis — the woman behind the myth, her early life, and the Kennedy world she entered

(00:07:06) 📖 'Ask Not' Biography — Maureen Callahan’s book and why we’re obsessed with the Kennedy women

(00:09:44) 👠 Jackie’s Early Years — Black Jack Bouvier, mother dynamic, and the lessons that shaped her

(00:22:56) 💍 Jackie Meets JFK — the courtship, hard-to-get energy, and early marriage struggles

(00:33:47) 💔 Jackie’s Pain & JFK’s Failures — miscarriages, depression, and the stillbirth of Arabella

(00:38:30) 🕊️The Assassination & Camelot — Jackie’s strength, the blood-stained suit, and her myth-making

(01:06:04) 💍 Jackie & Aristotle Onassis — the controversial marriage, prenup clauses, and later independence

(01:17:05) 🌟 Jackie’s Final Chapter — her publishing career, quiet love, and powerful legacy

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357: The Four Messiest Hollywood Affairs ❤️‍🩹 ft. Joe Peacock May 27, 2026

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Lauren and Chanler are joined by fan-favorite guest Joe Peacock for a juicy breakdown of Hollywood’s most infamous affairs! They chat gossip from on-set romances gone wrong to public scandals and everything in between.

(00:00:25) 🎙️ Welcome with Joe Peacock — hormonal chaos, rage texts, and why no one is safe

(00:04:40) ✨ Chez Margaux Night Out — Lauren’s late-night club celebrity sighting and the older gentlemen table

(00:09:21) 💔 Julia Roberts & Danny Moder — the on-set romance, the infamous T-shirt, and how it all began

(00:25:46) 🔥 Billy Crudup, Mary-Louise Parker & Claire Danes — the pregnancy timing, Stage Beauty sparks, and the fallout

(00:38:17) 📸 Jude Law & Sienna Miller — the nanny affair, explosive diary entries, and public heartbreak

(00:51:34) 💍 Sandra Bullock & Jesse James — the Oscar speech, the cheating scandal, and the painful aftermath

(01:01:30) 📱 Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale — speed run of the iPad discovery and the end of their marriage

(01:02:11) 💒 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding Predictions — dates, looks, guests, and what we’re manifesting

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