We Need to Talk About Britney

The Woman in Me: Chapters 21-34 Nov 24, 2023

Jen is back from a whirlwind couple of weeks and gets right back into talking about Britney's divorce from Kevin and the relationships that followed. She also discusses Britney's love of the Blackout album and revisits her VMA performance of Gimme More.

Later in the episode, Jen welcomes friend of the podcast, Bobby Rogers, to discuss a traumatic experience he and his husband are currently in the midst of. He also tells Jen all about the Britney Spears Broadway musical, Once Upon a One More Time.

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Jen Checks In/Rerelease of Britney's Hair with Theodore Leaf Nov 17, 2023

Jen has been traveling non-stop and so she is re-releasing an interview with Theodore Leaf from 2020 where they chat all about Britney's hair throughout her career. Jen will be back next week with a brand new episode where she will dive back into The Woman In Me!

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The Woman in Me: Chapters 15-20 Nov 10, 2023

This week, a freshly spray tanned Jen plunges into chapters 15-20 of The Woman in Me where Britney writes about how she dealt with life after the breakup with Justin, the Diane Sawyer interview, her Vegas wedding to Jason Alexander and falling in love with Kevin Federline. Also, Jen realizes that she and Britney are connected through the movie Mona Lisa Smile.

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The Woman in Me: Chapters 8-14 Nov 03, 2023

This week, Jen dives into the next seven chapters of The Woman in Me where Britney describes the early years of recording her first album, young love/heartache with Justin and how acting in Crossroads made her anxious about taking on future roles.

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The Woman in Me: Chapters 1-7 Oct 27, 2023

We’re back baby! Jen sits down with Theodore Leaf to discuss the first 7 chapters of Britney’s new book, The Woman in Me. From the Spears family's tragic history to the Mickey Mouse Club years, Jen and Theodore are floored at the revelations they discover throughout the beginning chapters of the memoir. They may or may not skip ahead a little to the Justin years…

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Britney Spears Speaks with Heather McMahan Jun 25, 2021

Songs in this episode:

Control - Janet Jackson

Stronger- Molotov Cocktail Piano

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Britney The Actress with Van Robichaux Jun 09, 2021

Songs in this episode:

Kill The Lights - Britney Spears

Back Here - BBMAK

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Lance Bass Interview Revisited Jun 03, 2021

Jen revisits her interview with the one, the only LANCE BASS of NSYNC!!!!

Songs in this episode:

Giddy Up - NSYNC

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We Need to Talk About Olivia Rodrigo May 26, 2021

Songs in this episode:

Brutal - Olivia Rodrigo

Traitor- Olivia Rodrigo

Jealousy, Jealousy - Olivia Rodrigo

Just A Girl - No Doubt

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Hotline Bling with Jen Zaborowski May 20, 2021

Jen responds to some of the We Need to Talk About Britney Hotline messages!

Songs in this episode:

When We Were Young - Adele

Toxic - Britney Spears

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Chaotic with Alyssa Litman and Taylor Misiak May 12, 2021

Jen talks Ben and JLO reuniting before sharing an episode of the podcast Table Flipping with Alyssa Litman and Taylor Misiak where Jen guested to talk about Britney's reality show, Chaotic.

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Songs in this episode:

Jenny From The Block - JLO

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THE BRITNEY CONSERVATORSHIP: WHO IS TO BLAME? May 05, 2021

WNTTAB is off this week but check out this episode of THE ALARMIST with guest Jen Zaborowski! The Alarmist is a podcast that analyzes history's greatest tragedies to find out who is to blame! In this episode, Jen stops by to figure out who is to blame for Britney's Conservatorship! Subscribe to The Alarmist wherever you listen to podcasts!

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The Free Britney Movement with Tess Barker and Barbara Gray Apr 28, 2021

Jen is joined by Tess Barker and Barbara Gray from the Britney's Gram Podcast to discuss their journey being at the forefront of the Free Britney movement.

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Britney's Gram

Lady To Lady

Songs in this episode:

Leaving On A Jet Plane - Chantel Kreviazuk

Toxic - Yael Naim

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MTV's Making the Video with Jake Anthony and Matt Marr Apr 21, 2021

Jen is joined by Jake Anthony and Matt Marr of the Reality Gays podcast to breakdown Britney's first and last episode of MTV's Making the Video.

Songs in this episode:

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

Gimme More - Britney Spears

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The Lighthouse of Pop Culture with Steve Moreau Apr 14, 2021

Jen sits down with old friend and fellow pop culture aficionado, Steve Moreau. The two reminisce about their college years and discuss what it’s like to see Britney perform in a stadium full of Dutch people.

Songs in this episode:

Oops!... I Did It Again - Britney Spears

Georgica Pond - JOHNNYSWIM

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Pop Star Magic with Jesse Thomas/thomboi Apr 07, 2021

Jen talks with songwriter Jesse Thomas/thomboi about what it's really like to write a song for a pop star.

Songs in this episode:

There For You - Brett McLaughlin/Martijn Garritsen/Ben Burgess/William Lobban Bean/Troye Sivan Mellet/Jesse Thomas

Just Like You - Louis Tomlinson/Jesse Thomas/Matthew Burns

Bad Habit - Ben Abraham/Ben Platt/Jenn Decilveo/Jesse Thomas/Wrabel

Roses - thomboi/Annalise Schiersch

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Our Favorite Britney Moments with April Quioh Mar 31, 2021

Jen and April Quioh (Brooklyn 99) break down their favorite Britney moments!

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She's All Fat

A Little Forward

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I'm Not A Slave For You with Whitney Cummings Mar 24, 2021

Comedian Whitney Cummings joins Jen to talk about Britney's conservatorship, family dynamics, and the culture of celebrity.

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Tik Tok with Jesse Chambliss Mar 18, 2021

This week, Jen delves into the world of TikTok with fellow Britney lover, Jesse Chambliss.

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Britney's Haunted House with Heather Auble and John E.L. Tenney Mar 10, 2021

This week we open the doors to the mysticism surrounding Britney Spears and dig deeper into the story of the haunted house she sold to Brittany Murphy and her husband in 2003 after a reiki healer supposedly opened a "spirit portal" that gave way to a disturbed male and female ghost whose presence shook the pop star to her core. Later, in 2009 Brittany Murphy and her husband both died in the home.

We start off the episode with psychic Heather Auble who discusses Britney's openness to the universe and what she sees for Britney's future.

In the second half of the episode, we talk to paranormal researcher John E.L. Tenney about what Britney could have experienced in the haunted house she ultimately fled and how that experience plays into how we all deal with grief and loss.

HEATHER AUBLE

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JOHN E.L. TENNEY

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2008 Britney with Roberta Inez Mar 03, 2021

Jen speaks with hairstylist Roberta Inez who worked with Britney Spears during one of the most interesting years of Britney’s career -- the first year of her conservatorship.

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Pre Conservatorship Britney with Julianne Kaye Feb 24, 2021

We Need to Talk About Britney is back and Jen’s kicking things off with a two part episode. In part of one of the WNTTAB season premiere, Jen shares her thoughts on the New York Times documentary, Framing Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake’s lackluster apology and later, speaks with Britney’s former makeup artist from 1999 - 2004, Julianne Kaye.

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We’re All Pop Stars with Cait Raft May 14, 2020

Why should pop stars and famous folks be the only ones to declare creative eras throughout their lives? Cait Raft (host of the new podcast, Hot and Rich) asks Jen this very question while sharing a few of her own eras - like the year she exclusively wore beige and her latest passion for the color yellow. Plus, Britney and Sam are reunited and they’ve got the partnered workout video to show for it. Let’s talk about Britney!

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I Burnt My Gym Down May 07, 2020

No one is better equipped to guide us through quarantine than Britney Spears. She knows what it’s like to keep a safe distance from the general population, she remains positive and strong through every phase of her life and she’s exclusively been working out at home for over ten years. Join Jen, Jeffrey and Theodore Leaf as they celebrate Britney’s graduation from Pop princess to Quarantine Queen.

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The Zone: A Review of the Britney Spears Museum with Bobby Rogers Feb 27, 2020

After Britney canceled her MGM Vegas residency, fans assumed it would be years til’ new Britney anything would make its way to them. That was until The Zone, an immersive Britney Spears fan experience moved into a former Kmart in the heart of Los Angeles. Jen reviews the experience with the help of Jeffrey and talks with a Britney fan and longtime listener, fresh off a flight from Arizona in the parking lot of The Zone.

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Britney meets MEGXIT crossover event Jan 30, 2020

A special crossover event with The Alarmist Podcast where Jen and Rebecca decide who is to blame for MEGXIT!

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Britney’s Smokey Eye with Jared Lipscomb Jan 23, 2020

No pop star has been more committed to a smokey eye than Britney Spears. Whether heading out for a date night or jumping on the back of a jet ski, Britney never forgets to line her eyes. Jen sits down with celebrity makeup artist, Jared Lipscomb to talk Britney’s glam, how it was Britney’s 2007 struggles that took him from fan to stan and what it’s like to paint the faces of the women of Vanderpump Rules.

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Sneakers and Bikinis with Heather McMahan Jan 16, 2020

Jen and comedian, Heather McMahan agree, it’s a weird time to be a Britney Spears fan. We love Britney’s Instagram posts, but we wonder, is baby girl alright? We fully support her decision to cancel her Vegas show, yet we yearn for the days when Britney was giving us head rolls and high kicks from her Dream Within a Dream era. What’s a 2020 Britney fan to do? Jen and Heather decide to get clear, set intentions and offer realistic solutions for Ms. Spears. Are you there Britney? It’s Jen and Heather. We got you.

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Britney’s Hair with Theodore Leaf Jan 09, 2020

To ascertain where a woman is in her emotional life, one might start by taking a closer look at her hair. Celebrity Hair Stylist turned Lifestyle Expert, Theodore Leaf does just that in this week’s episode of We Need to Talk About Britney. From lioness locks, to blunt bobs, piecey extensions and her infamous shaved head moment, Theodore walks us through a detailed and chronological look at Britney’s hair journey. And oh what a journey its been.

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Lyn Thurman Nov 20, 2019

We all have an inner spirit yearning to take center stage. This week, Jen goes international and brings in the author of one of Britney’s latest reads to help us all release our inner goddess! Lyn Thurman (The Inner Goddess Revolution) joins Jen in the studio to enchant us all. How did her book end up in the hands of one of the world’s biggest pop stars? Was it the universe answering Britney’s call? Let the witching hour commence!

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Anticipating with Jessica Hartz Nov 14, 2019

Live from New York, it's The Zaborowski Sisters! Jen is joined by her one and only big sister, Jessica Hartz to touch upon Britney's 2001 bop, Anticipating. The sisters cover a lot of ground and they do it all in robes from the Pierre Hotel. From Britney and Jamie Lynn to Jessica's favorite show, Red Table Talk, The Zaborowski Sisters dish in the only way sisters can - quickly and with a whole lotta laughs.

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Someday (I Will Understand) with Julianna Guill Nov 07, 2019

Self care, self care, self care. We all need it and deserve it. This week, Jen and actress, Julianna Guill (The Resident, Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce) offer a vulnerable and intimate look into pregnancy, postpartum anxiety and Britney’s only solo written record, Someday (I Will Understand).

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Work Bitch with Molly Lambert Oct 31, 2019

Raise your hand if you want a hot body/ Maserati! It’s time for Jen to break down one of Britney’s biggest writing accomplishments, Work B*tch! Jen brings writer, Molly Lambert along to serve up some sharp opinions on the Britney effect, the conspiracies surrounding her current situation and gets Jen to wonder if Britney is trying to send us hidden messages in her Instagram posts.

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The Hook Up with Brittany Ross Oct 24, 2019

It’s a jam-packed session in the studio. Jen is joined by Actress/ Comedian, Brittany Ross to break down a long lost Britney bop, The Hook Up. They also talk Lizzo, dry humping and Meghan Markle - but somehow it always comes back to Britney.

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Mona Lisa with Alessandra Torresani Oct 17, 2019

Jen is diving deep into Britney’s treasure trove of songwriting this week and reeling in her unreleased masterpiece, Mona Lisa. To help break down her smile and her eyes, Jen’s got Alessandra Torresani (Caprica, Big Bang Theory) in the studio. Were any of you listening to Kiss FM when Britney played this song for the first (and only) time in 2004? Were you aware that she did a secret tour under the pseudonym M&M? Well Alessandra did and she’s got the receipts!

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Mmm Papi with Chrissie Fit Oct 10, 2019

It may be the Fall but it’s summer in the studio! Jen’s taking it back to 2008 breaking down Britney’s low key hit, Mmm Papi with Miami’s very own Chrissie Fit (Pitch Perfect 2, Teen Beach Movie). 2008 was a big year for Britney with a lot of highs and lows. Writing Mmm Papi is definitely one those highs!

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Human Design with Nadia Quinn Oct 03, 2019

Things got deep and trippy on this week's episode of We Need to Talk About Britney when Jen sat down with Nadia Quinn to have Britney's Human Design chart read. One part logical. One part mystical -- Human Design is the latest hippie dippy concept used to understand ourselves and our loved ones in a deeper way. Jen didn't think it was possible but after her talk with Nadia, she feels closer to Britney than ever before.

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Just Like Me with Julie Lake Sep 26, 2019

Ever catch your lover cheating? In your bed? And they look like you? Britney has Or, at least she wrote a song about it. Jen breaks down all the rumors surrounding Britney’s Tracy Chapman inspired song, Just Like Me from her album Glory with actress Julie Lake (Orange is the New Black).

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Alien with Diablo Cody Sep 19, 2019

It’s only episode 2 and Jen is shooting for the stars! This week she sits down with Academy Award winner, Diablo Cody (Juno, Young Adult, Tully) to talk about one of Britney’s - and coincidently Diablo’s - favorite written works, Alien.

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Everytime with Nikki DeLoach Sep 12, 2019

We all know Britney as a beloved pop star and Mousketeer, but did you know she got to work (bitch!) by writing a lot of her own music? Jen’s kicking off season three by discussing just that with one of Britney’s fellow Mouseketeers, Nikki Deloach (Love & Other Drugs, Awkward). Nikki grew up with Britney and watched her turn into the legend she has become. Did you know they almost formed a girl group together? Iconic! Welcome back!

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Britney’s “Me Time” with Ahna O’Reilly and Stephanie Pearl Apr 09, 2019

Jen switches gears from music videos to mental health in the season two finale of We Need to Talk About Britney. Joined by clinical social worker, Stephanie Pearl and actress and novice tarot card reader, Ahna O’Reilly just days after Britney announced her month long stay in a mental health facility, Jen and her guests cover a lot of ground. One thing’s for sure, Britney will only continue to grow STRONGER while she takes some “me time.”

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Me Against the Music with Lindsay Taylor Apr 02, 2019

Has any pop star delivered more show stopping dance breaks than Britney? Jen doesn’t think so and her guest agrees! Jen sits down with professional dancer, Lindsay Taylor to talk about what makes choreography iconic, Los Angeles dance culture (did you know K Fed dated Pink?!) and what it’s like to perform alongside Lady Gaga at the Super Bowl.

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I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman with Lauren Miller Rogen Mar 26, 2019

Y’all know Britney is fearless but she is here to prove it to you in this video. Come hang out with us as Jen sits down with Lauren Miller Rogen (Like Father, For a Good Time Call) to talk about Brit’s wild helicopter ride. That’s right! A helicopter literally dropped Britney off on the side of a cliff, the director said action and now we have this iconic moment in pop culture. Would you risk death-by-cliff for your art? Well Brit did. And she did it in cowboy boots.

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(You Drive Me) Crazy with Maria Blasucci Mar 12, 2019

Jen’s partying like it’s 1999 this week talking about one of Britney’s first big hits. To help tackle the looks, the dance breaks and the celebrity cameos is Maria Blasucci (Drunk History, Ghost Ghirls)! Listen in as these two wild and crazy gals dig deep into how this video is still affecting today’s pop culture, from that shiny green top to adding parentheses into your song title. It’s cool (we think)!

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Slumber Party with Deanna Cheng Feb 26, 2019

Time to grab your gal pals and fluff your pillows because this week Jen and special guest Deanna Cheng (Heathers, How to Be Less Old) are having a slumber party! So many things to discuss but let’s start with the important stuff… BOYS LOL DUH! Did you know (we are sure you did) that this is the set where Britney met her current boo, Sam Asghari? More importantly have you checked his Insta?

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Lucky with Jeffrey Rizzi and Todd Strauss-Schulson Feb 19, 2019

We all have our romantic daydreams about what our future will be like… right? This week, Jen dives deep into Britney’s very own That’s So Raven moment: the music video for Lucky! Jen explores the dreamy pop fantasy from every angle with Todd Strauss Schulson, director of the the new hit film “Isn’t It Romantic,” as well as WNTTAB producer and future household name, Jeffrey Rizzi. Love is in the air, people! Get into it!

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Toxic and Break The Ice with Danielle Panabaker Feb 12, 2019

Britney Spears is a superhero to us all. But did you know that Britney actually plays out this fantasy in several of her music videos? Listen in as Jen sits down with Killer Frost (The Flash, Supergirl) herself, Danielle Panabaker, to discuss all things Super Britney. Is it easy pretending to be a superhero? And where do all the toxic bad guys go once our heroes are finished with them? *AIR PUNCH*

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Circus with Becca Tobin Feb 05, 2019

Jen chats with Becca Tobin about Britney’s music video for Circus, Hallmark Channel Christmas movies and what it’s like to work with Ryan Murphy.

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Overprotected with Heather McMahan Jan 29, 2019

This week Jen sits down with actress Heather McMahan to talk about Britney’s music video Overprotected but these two end up covering so much more. Like any great meeting of the Britney minds, Jen convinces Heather that there’s true love between Britney and Sam and Heather convinces Jen that Larry Rudolph is a positive force in Britney’s life. Common ground was found!

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Baby One More Time with Lance Bass Jan 22, 2019

We’re back baby! Jen kicks off season two with a bang as she sits down with former teen pop star, Lance Bass to talk about the Baby One More Time music video, what Britney was like at the start of her career, *NYSNC and so much more! If you ever find yourself feeling nostalgic for 1998 - 2002 this is a can’t miss episode.

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Season 2 - Coming Soon Jan 08, 2019

Oops!… she did it again. Jen Zaborowski is back for Season 2 of We Need to Talk About Britney and this time, Jen and guests are talking about Britney’s 42 iconic music videos. The original choreography, the haircuts, the outfits - I mean how did Britney manage to dance in such low cut denim and never flash us her butt crack? This and so much more coming January 22nd on Campfire Media.

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Pretty Girls with Priyanka Mattoo Oct 30, 2018

Even the most loyal of Britney fans don’t really love Britney’s single, Pretty Girls but Jen believes an important and positive shift occurred in Britney during the time this single was released and she NEEDS to talk about it! Priyanka Mattoo’s Pretty Girls essay feels like the cherry on top of the final bonus episode but don’t worry people… Jen’s ready for her sophomore season of WNTTAB and she’s determined for it to make you say, “Oops! Jen did it again!”

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My Prerogative with Brittany Ross Oct 23, 2018

Britney’s puttin’ on a new show y’all and Jen is HERE FOR IT. Jen sets her personal intentions for Britney’s 2019 Vegas show (bring back the original dance routines for the love of Godney!). She also asks listeners if they would meet her in Vegas to celebrate. Would you? All that AND Actress, Brittany Ross wonders if she’s actually Britney Spears in her essay, My Prerogative.

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Dear Diary with Maria Blasucci Oct 16, 2018

On this bonus episode of WNTTAB Jen makes her case as to why Britney should have dinner with Suze Orman and wonders what Britney’s big announcement on the Ellen show could be. A new Vegas show? A new album? Jen also introduces a series of Britney inspired essays recorded and written by some of Jen’s favorite writers and, starting with Maria Blasucci (The Big Ones podcast, Drunk History) dissecting Britney’s classic Dear Diary.

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Battle of The Bands: Britney Spears vs. Jimmy Buffett Oct 09, 2018

On this bonus episode of WNTTAB, Jen joins the guys from the Parrothead podcast for a battle of the bands extravaganza! Can Britney Spears defeat Jimmy Buffett on his own turf? Or does everyone involved walk away with a deeper appreciation for their respective opponent? Plus Jen starts the episode with a quick review of A Star Is Born and recalls her brief yet powerfully moving run-in with Bradley Cooper.

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Glory with Derrick Barry & Alison Brie Sep 25, 2018

Jen did her best to make the season finale a real banger and we think she delivered! She talks with Derrick Barry a.k.a. the #1 Britney Drag Performer AND Actress Alison Brie (G.L.O.W., Mad Men, Community). Jen shares her gratitude for the listeners who called the WNTTAB Hotline and maybe even a voicemail or two. We might be ending season one but now that Jen’s found “her people” she promises that she’s just begun having her fun!

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Britney Jean with Mary Holland Sep 18, 2018

Big feelings, big sisters, church and Vegas! Jen and actress, Mary Holland (Blunt Talk, Veep) breakdown Britney Jean, a.k.a. the album that gave us Work Bitch. Jen shares her backstage Vegas tour experience and asks listeners to help her answer her one burning Britney question…WHO’S STRAWBERRY??

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Femme Fatale with Kayla Ewell & Candice King Sep 11, 2018

Eight episodes in and it’s pretty clear, Jen loves Britney Spears. But did you know she loves the CW series, The Vampire Diaries? Seriously, she never missed an episode. Jen’s joined by two of the show’s stars, Kayla Ewell and Candice King to talk about their new podcast (Directionally Challenged), how fanship can sometimes but rarely turn into friendship and how it sucks when people constantly forget who you are. Did Candice dye her hair bright red back in the day to try and solve this problem? Mayb

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Circus with Tom Lenk Sep 04, 2018

Did you know Shonda Rhimes wrote Britney’s major motion picture, Crossroads? Tom Lenk (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Transparent, Lenk Lewk For Less) didn’t until he sat down with Jen (his reaction to this news really delivers). Join Jen and Tom as they discuss what many refer to as Britney’s comeback album, Circus and what it takes to get Lenk’s “lewks” just right!

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Blackout with Jason Micallef & Annie Mebane Aug 28, 2018

Jen sits down with Heathers showrunner, Jason Micallef and head writer, Annie Mebane to discuss Britney’s darkest hour and by hour we mean her album, Blackout. Are WE responsible for what happened to Britney? Jen blames Justin. Annie agrees. Jason weighs in. We get deep into Breakdown Britney on this episode of We Need To Talk About Britney.

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Greatest Hits: My Prerogative with Casey Wilson Aug 21, 2018

Let’s talk about Britney’s style. Does she have a stylist? What was your favorite Britney look? Suspenders with a crop top gets Jen’s vote! Jen sits down with actress and writer, Casey Wilson (Happy Endings, Marry Me, Gone Girl) to dig into Britney’s greatest hits album, My Prerogative. Casey reminisces about performing to Britney on the streets of NYC in front of her dad while wearing very little clothing and we find out if Casey would ever go barefoot in a gas station bathroom a la Britney 2004.

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In The Zone with Damien Fahey Aug 14, 2018

Do you remember running home to watch TRL? Were you dying to see Britney’s next music video? Jen sits down a guest who was there for it all...like actually there: Former TRL host, Damien Fahey. Jen and Damien talk about Britney concerts on the streets of New York, her transition from Baby Britney to Breakthrough Britney and her fourth album: In the Zone. Plus who could forget the infamous kiss with Madonna? That and more on WNTTAB.

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Britney with Kerris Dorsey Aug 07, 2018

Actress, Kerris Dorsey (Moneyball, Ray Donovan) is twenty-years-old. That’s the same age Britney was when she recorded her third album, Britney (Jen’s favorite album). When it comes to not being a girl, not yet a woman, Kerris has a lot of insight. Listen as Jen and Kerris walk through the album and discuss what it means to have song repeatability and if there’s a Britney for today’s generation. Hey Taylor, Selena and Lorde...we’re talking about you!

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Oops!... I Did It Again with Lauren Morelli Jul 31, 2018

Oops… we did it again on the second episode of We Need to Talk About Britney, Jen and writer/showrunner Lauren Morelli (Orange is the New Black, Tales of the City) bring it back… like all the way back. They talk high school, their matching jeep cherokees, and Jen’s personal hair journey - will the arc of WNTTAB season one be Jen facing her fears and going full Britney blonde?

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Baby One More Time with Mandy Moore Jul 24, 2018

In the first episode of We Need to Talk About Britney, Jen sits down with former teen-pop-star and current super-star-actress, Mandy Moore (This Is Us). How does someone become a teen pop star? Like walk us through it...from meeting producers in the bleachers of a hockey game, to the difference between being famous and being Britney famous. Jen and Mandy Moore get into it!

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Introducing We Need to Talk About Britney Jul 08, 2018

What does it mean to be Britney Spears famous? Do you find yourself comparing each moment of your own life to each moment of Britney’s life? Because even if you’ve never shaved your own head while the paparazzi watched from the barbershop window, we’ve all been there. Join writer and actress, Jen Zaborowski as she sits down with guests to break down Britney’s life and works all while trying to figure out why Jen’s so obsessed with Britney Spears. Sometimes we just NEED to talk about Britney!

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