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Happy Scando-versary! Here Is Your Lawsuit Mar 07, 2024

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It’s the one year anniversary of Scando-val and it has us wondering…will this ever die?? In this episode, Kiki quickly recaps the dramatic downfall of Tom Sandoval and now his ex, Ariana Maddix, who discovered he was having a salacious affair with her best friend and VPR co-star, Rachel Leviss. Kiki is joined by Ryan Bailey, host of the podcast So Bad It’s Good, to deep dive into the shocking new revenge porn lawsuit filed by Leviss and why it's America’s sweetheart, Madix, who could end up being the one in trouble. Plus, Ryan lets us know why he thinks Bethenny Frankel's intentions seem v sus and the tea on what happened when Leviss joined Kiki’s Live.

@sobaditsgood

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Inside The Lies Of Joran Van Der Sloot Feb 29, 2024

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Lies upon lies contributed to the mystery of what happened to teenager Natalee Holloway after she went missing in Aruba 18 years ago. In 2023, Joran Van der Sloot finally confessed to her killing, but not before leading investigators on a wild goose chase. In this episode, Kiki is joined by Christoper Cassel, the Director & Executive Producer of the Peacock documentary, Pathological: The Lies of Joran Van der Sloot, along with criminal psychiatrist, Ayesha Ashai, to discuss new shocking revelations from the film as well as the psychology behind pathological liars, murders, and the people who are close to them.

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What's Going On With Reesa Teesa? Feb 22, 2024

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It's 'Lifestyles Of The TikTok Famous' and this week is all about Reesa Teesa. In her 50 part story time series titled, “Who The F*** Did I Marry?,” Reesa dishes on how she was scandalously duped by the man she loved. In this special episode, Kiki dives deep into an almost unbelievable saga of deceit, fraud, and heartbreak. Some consider the drama #MessyTok, but it does beg the question: What are the consequences when it comes to telling your story on the internet and exposing others?

Soundbites from: @reesamteesa @dannih_19 @mcsqueezy

Keep an eye out for our special episodes, "Lifestyle of the TikTok Famous."

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Is Bravo the New True Crime?: The Housewife and The Hustler 2 Feb 15, 2024

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Real Housewife Erika Jayne confronts the the victims of her husband, former attorney Tom Girardi, in a much anticipated Hulu documentary. But 'The Housewife and the Hustler Part 2: The Reckoning' left us wondering…was it though? In this episode, Kiki is joined by Dylan Hafer, the host of the premier Bravo podcast Mention It All, to wonder; is it fair for Erika Jayne to be held responsible for the crimes of her husband? Plus, after making an appearance in the documentary herself, Kiki shares some seriously hot insider takes.

@dylanhafer

@bravobybetches

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Did Kylie’s Plumped Lips Mean Even Plumper Profits? Feb 08, 2024

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Did Kylie Jenner lie to journalists in 2019 when she was interviewed for the Forbes Billionaires list? In this episode, Kiki sits down with former Forbes journalists, Vanessa Grigoriadis and Natalie Robehmed, to deep dive into their podcast series Infamous: Plumping the Profits. Together, they discuss what led to Forbes overturning her billionaire status and whether Kylie should really be considered “self made.” Plus, why Natalie was left questioning whether she’d been used by the Kardashian/Jenners.

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Why All The Beef Over Megan’s Law? Feb 01, 2024

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After Megan Thee Stallion released “Hiss” and sang the lyrics “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law…,” Nicki Minaj and her Barbs went all in online. In this episode, Kiki breaks down the details of the Megan v Nicki beef with Content Creator and Pop Culture Anthropologist Blakely Thorton. Together they explain Megan’s Law, ponder whether Nicki Minaj has gone too far, and take a few guesses at how the feud will end. Plus, Blakely gives us the scoop on his own secret celebrity beef.

@blakelythorton

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The Truth Behind The Epstein List Jan 25, 2024

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943 unsealed documents relating to the crimes of the now deceased Jeffrey Epstein has the celebrity world in a flurry. Controversial accusations, misunderstandings, and conspiracies have been swirling around social media since the news of the once secret documents were announced. In this episode, Kiki is joined by Kate Casey, host of the Reality Life podcast, to talk about the real consequences behind the Epstein List and why media literacy is more important now than ever. Plus, Kate gives us an inside scoop into her favorite true crime series to watch right now.

@katecaseyca

Sexual Abuse:

If you or anyone you know has been sexually abused, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well as local resources to assist in healing, recovering and more.

Suicide:

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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From Prison to the Red Carpet: Gypsy Rose Blanchard Jan 18, 2024

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From your Tik Tok feed to the red carpet, Gypsy Rose has been everywhere these days. And her recent release from prison and quick rise to celebrity cult fame has given everyone a reason to brush up on her story. In this episode, Kiki is joined by writer and comedian, Meredith Lynch, to weigh in on where Gypsy Rose’s future fame is headed. They dig into what led up to the crime, Gypsy Rose’s new marriage, and some hilarious (and unrelated) hot tea that Meredith found on Facebook.

@meredithmlynch

Sources:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001555.htm#:~:text=Munchausen%20syndrome%20by%20proxy%20is,like%20the%20child%20is%20sick.

https://www.biography.com/crime/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mother-dee-dee-murder

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a9659096/mommy-dead-and-dearest-dee-dee-blanchard-documentary-recap/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard

https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/the-prison-confessions-of-gypsy-rose-blanchard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy-Rose_Blanchard

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Love Under the Knife: Inside the Lies of Paolo Macchiarini Jan 11, 2024

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After performing groundbreaking artificial trachea replacements, Paolo Macchiarini became one of the most famous surgeons of his time. But after a number of patients died following the procedures, the red flags started to rise. Macchiarini's lies would eventually be exposed and brought down by his own fiance, award winning Investigative Journalist Benita Alexander. In this episode, Kiki speaks with Benita for an insider look at the Netflix docu-series Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife. Benita reveals how Macchiarini managed to fool the medical community, how she fell for his glamorous lies, and why she refuses to stay silent.

@benitaalexander_official

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The Dark Side of Mommy Vlogging & The Case of Ruby Franke Jan 04, 2024

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After being arrested in August 2023, former Youtube vlogger and mom-fluencer Ruby Franke has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. The case centers around Franke’s and vlogging partner Jodi Hildebrant’s controversial Youtube channels, 8passengers and ConneXions, which have since been deleted. In this episode, Kiki is joined by journalist Shannon Hill, of Shannon Hill News, to discuss the details of the case and ponder what needs to happen in order to protect children featured in online content.

@shannonhillnews

This episode contains subject matter about child endangerment and child abuse. Please take caution while listening.

Sources:

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2023/12/27/ruby-franke-case-business-partner/
https://people.com/ruby-franke-rise-fall-youtube-vlogger-charged-child-abuse-7969073
https://www.insider.com/ruby-franke-8-passengers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-child-abuse-2023-8
https://www.change.org/p/child-protective-services-get-8passengers-ruby-franke-under-investigation-for-child-abuse
https://www.tiktok.com/@utahvloggersyas/video/7135796709996662058
https://www.yahoo.com/video/8-passengers-cancel-culture-war-130000641.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9wZW9wbGUuY29tL3J1YnktZnJhbmtlLXJpc2UtZmFsbC15b3V0dWJlLXZsb2dnZXItY2hhcmdlZC1jaGlsZC1hYnVzZS03OTY5MDcz&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFTtqgZi2J63xtthwvQ2zdvBhhXo_ykvL5QdD1N95jf3619MLd2l38wsz4w1EExaR4OX-aX_b8z_YLeUSKhT8rTY7UL7mqmsbe5K74xqYIxw4izrT9AjvvMs2sI7PG3958_fd5AkkAmBD65_gB0LshEgORKI8Apkbiu-aQZbYw-r
https://people.com/ruby-franke-sisters-speak-out-after-arrest-7965412
https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/ruby-franke-to-enter-plea-agreement-on-child-abuse-charges-attorney-says
https://kutv.com/news/8-passengers-case/ruby-frankes-testimony-may-spur-plea-deal-for-co-defendant-jodi-hildebrandt-8-passengers-connextions-classroom-jury-st-george-prison
https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2023/09/22/family-vlogger-controversy-viewers/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2023/09/06/parenting-influencers-child-earnings/

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