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| Can Celebrities Please Get Out of the Comments? Feat. Kayla Says | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:58:38 | |
We love to gossip, but we never want celebrities to be listening…and it turns out that lately, they always are! This week, Shannon is joined by Kayla of Kayla Says to talk about a strange change in celebrity culture: famous people are now scrolling the exact same TikToks, tweets and YouTube videos that we are…that includes the content we make about celebrities. Kayla tells her crazy story of Todrick Hall finding her video about him and FaceTiming her for TWO HOURS to explain his side. Then Shannon and Kayla get into Joey King responding to criticism of her Practical Magic 2 casting, Hailey Bieber's cease-and-desists, Selena Gomez fighting back in the comments, and so much more. When does criticism cross the line into cruelty? Should celebrities be allowed to respond to random people giving opinions on their movies and albums? Why does a celebrity acknowledging a rumor sometimes make everyone believe it MORE? And have social media and stan culture completely destroyed the mystique that used to separate celebrities from the rest of us? I mean….can we please gossip about the teachers without the teachers coming into the lunchroom and giving us detention? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Throwback: Doechii and The Artist's Way | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:59:04 | |
In this throwback episode we talk about the artist Doechii and how the book The Artist's Way helped her - and so many other notable people - in focusing their creativity, and helping to break down fear/shame around creating.
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| Throwback: Google Conspiracy Theories feat. Let’s Get Haunted | 17 Aug 2026 | 01:10:47 | |
Throwback: Today we're joined by Let's Get Haunted to explore online conspiracy theories all about Google. From theories around X, to Google Maps, to the government spying on us and more - we cover a variety of conspiracy theories about this huge internet company and just how powerful they are.
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| Throwback: Why We Love Accusing Famous Women of Copying | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:14:19 | |
In this throwback, we're diving deep into one of pop culture’s most dissected dynamics: the internet-fueled theory that Hailey Bieber has copied Selena Gomez - from tattoos and fashion to relationships and mannerisms. We get into the timeline, the TikTok theories, and the media’s role in fanning the flames of female rivalry.
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| Throwback: The Craziest Dolphin Conspiracy Theories | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:43:19 | |
In this throwback episode, we dive into the world of dolphin conspiracies. From NASA-funded LSD experiments in the 1960s to military operations and telepathic abilities, dolphins have been subjected to various unusual studies and theories. We also explore how dolphins might use pufferfish to get high and the whimsical theory that aliens may have evolved from dolphins. Join us for a fun and wacky exploration into the mysterious lives of these intelligent creatures :)
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| Throwback: The Ariana Grande Conspiracy Iceberg | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:59:47 | |
In this throwback episode, we're diving into Ariana's own stories about ghosts, demons, haunted locations, manifestation, tarot, and the paranormal! From the infamous Stull Cemetery encounter and the "demon photo" she says she deleted, to Illuminati symbolism, MK Ultra speculation, celebrity cloning rumors, starseed theories, and also....just why Ariana seems to attract so much supernatural (ha, pun intended) lore!
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| Throwback: Gracie Abrams Deep Dive | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:53:10 | |
Let's dive into 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. Check out more episodes over on Patreon! Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Throwback: The Wildest Celebrity Leaked DMs | 13 Jul 2026 | 01:05:20 | |
From Jeff Bezos professing his (smell worthy) love to Lauren Sanchez, to Anthony Weiner chatting on Facebook about some of the most x rated things I've seen - this week we dive into a variety of different celebrities who have had their DMs leaked (usually by an angry relationship or affair partner)! Join us for new episodes every Friday over on Patreon! Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| My Thoughts on Taylor & Travis' Wedding | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:30:14 | |
Everyone is talking about the big T&T wedding of this past weekend so I had to hop on mic to give some of my opinions about what we know - so far - of the wedding! Extra episodes every week on Patreon. Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Olivia Wilde: She's Bohemian, Hot, and Might've Left a Few Details Out! | 29 Jun 2026 | 01:19:31 | |
Olivia Wilde has been on her comeback press tour and she wants the Don't Worry Darling drama neatly behind her, but unfortunately I'm a creep who was only re-reminded of everything that happened with her speaking on it haha! Today we're combining the timelines of her accounts, the publics, the gossip, truth, and things that we can read between the lines of.... And head over to our Patreon for the Jason Sudekis episode coming this week! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/fluently to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Zack Bia, Stassie Baby & the Tea on Professional Celebrity Friends | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:04:30 | |
Today's episode is about the people who exist in celebrity circles that you know of, but couldn't explain to your mom. Zach Bia. Stassie Baby. Lauren Perez. The version of Hailey Baldwin before she became a Bieber. They're always on the yacht with the whole crew, but I always find myself wondering "so what is their job again? What do they do?" We're getting into how these people end up in the rooms they're in, whether any of them have a real job (jury's still out on Zach Bia), and why I truly - not being sarcastic here - think being a socialite is more of a skill than we give it credit for. Keleigh Teller's full deep dive and more is over on Patreon! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/fluently to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Rare Olivia Rodrigo Theories: Sadlivia, Car Crash, Bodyguard and more | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:56:30 | |
In honor of Olivia Rodrigo's new album, we're diving deep into the internet's rarest, most unhinged theories - and I mean rare. Not "who is Vampire about" rare. We're talking Sadlivia, secret Disney NDAs, bodyguard blind items, a cryogenic freezing conspiracy, and whether the Olivia vs. Courtney Love beef was engineered from the start. Which do you think are true, and which seem totally insane? This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/fluently to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Spend Less, Enjoy More: The Art of Frugal Hedonism with Annie Raser-Rowland | 08 Jun 2026 | 01:00:10 | |
What if the secret to enjoying life more actually costs you less? Today we have on Annie Raser-Rowland, co-author of The Art of Frugal Hedonism, to talk about her book that simply put, changed my life perspective on spending money, and what it takes to feel pleasure. We chat about how we've been psychologically conditioned to associate buying things with value , why experiences beat purchases every single time, and how the novelty-seeking itch we're always trying to scratch can be satisfied for free. And in the spirit of the episode, Patreon is half off this week - $2.50 at patreon.com/fluentlyforward! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/fluently to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Celebrities Who Got Caught Tweeting From Fake Accounts (And Did It Again) | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:59:09 | |
So many celebrities claim they don't bother with the internet...but I've always thought that can't be true! The internet is so addictive and enticing and sometimes a crack in the matrix happens and we find proof that celebrities ARE online...but with burner accounts! Today I break down documented cases of celebrities, politicians, CEOs, and athletes getting caught tweeting from fake accounts, and explore the reasons why this might be. Kevin Durant's decade-long burner career. Mitt Romney as Pierre Delecto. The Whole Foods CEO who spent eight years on Yahoo Finance message boards. And Elon Musk, who apparently tweets as his baby, his mother, his father, a German man named Adrian, and an attack dog named babysmurf9000.
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| Celebrity Girl Beef: I Can Sniff It Out and So Can You | 25 May 2026 | 01:04:00 | |
Girl beef, so confusing! I'm fascinated every single time I hear about any variation of a complicated female dynamic - whether it's a friendship breakup, a screenshot a friend sends you, or a coded interview quote that everyone knows is about one specific person but nobody will say out loud. Today we're getting into all of it: the psychology of relational aggression and why girls have been doing this forever, why nobody wants to talk about it, and what celebrity culture reveals about these dynamics that your real life never could. We're breaking down Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift's years-long coded exchanges, the Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber copying spiral that goes way deeper than a tattoo, and the Charli XCX and Lorde WORKING IT OUT on the remix haha that actually gave us a rare happy ending...plus real listener submissions about frenemies at work, girls who copied everything down to their vintage couch, and the best friend you love but also kind of can't stand sometimes. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/fluently
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| Taylor Swift, Her Dad, and the "Origin Story" We Were Sold | 18 May 2026 | 01:09:25 | |
In this episode, we're digging into the leaked emails from Taylor Swift's dad Scott Swift, the lawsuit from her first manager (who also happened to manage Britney Spears), and what all of it together shows about the "origin story" of Taylor Swift - why we don't consider her a 'child star' and how much of her brand has been managed by her parents. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Deconstructing the Kardashians with MJ Corey | 11 May 2026 | 00:57:02 | |
MJ Corey, founder of Kardashian Kolloquium and published author of Deconstructing The Kardashians, returns to Fluently Forward to break down what the Kardashians actually mean. It's not an oxymoron, we are actually discussing this KarJenner family with an intellectual, academic lens! We also talk Kanye as the Jackie Kennedy of his era, the real reason Kim chose Taylor Swift as her foil, and what the Kardashians understood about Instagram selfies before any of us did. Grab Deconstructing The Kardashians wherever books are sold and follow MJ on Instagram. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Bunker Tea, Billionaire Drama & Melania's Boyfriend (w/ Let's Get Haunted) | 04 May 2026 | 01:03:43 | |
This week Let's Get Haunted joins us again for another fun episode where we go underground - literally, haha. We're getting into Mark Zuckerberg's $270M Hawaii bunker, the billionaire obsession with burrowing into the earth (or escaping to Mars), why every TV show right now seems to be set in a silo, and whether predictive programming is quietly preparing us for the end of the world. Plus: Melania's rumored boyfriend, aura-farming billionaires cosplaying as cowboys, and who's actually getting a spot in Zuck's bunker! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| The 18-Month Relationship Curse - It's Happening to You and Your Fave Celebs feat. Amy Chan | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:55:49 | |
Relationship expert, author, and Breakup Bootcamp founder Amy Chan is back, and this time she's talking dating - not just breaking up. Her new book Un-Single: How to Date Smarter and Create Love That Lasts (out April 28th) is packed with research-backed frameworks for finding the right person, and today we dig into all of it: the mathematical "secretary problem" applied to dating, why your list of standards might actually be a list of fears, and the chemical reason your butterflies disappear around the 18-month mark. Plus, we talk about real celebrity breakups - Taylor Swift & Calvin Harris, Dakota Johnson & Chris Martin - as case studies to unpack all of this.
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| Comeback Strategies for Justin Timberlake, Will Smith & Chappell Roan | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:59:04 | |
This week I'm playing unsolicited publicist and giving my full reputational u-turn strategy for Justin Timberlake, Will Smith, and Chappell Roan. One is trying too hard to be cool and needs to stop. One stopped being cool and needs to get it back. And one just needs a nervous system reset and maybe a public speaking coach for a few tweaks. No one asked for this advice but I'm annoying and controlling so I'm here to give it! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Visit OliveandJune.com/fluently for 20% off your first manicure system! Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/fluently
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| We Don't Actually Know Who Robert Pattinson Is | 13 Apr 2026 | 01:14:32 | |
Robert Pattinson is everywhere right now. Three projects with Zendaya, The Drama is out, and everyone is talking about him. But after spending hours going down his rabbit hole (lol), I'm not sure we actually know who he is at all....Today we're covering: the elaborate, years-long lying habit that the press calls "delightfully eccentric" and what it would be called if literally anyone else did it. The Twilight wound and what it reveals about how he sees himself. The FKA Twigs chapter, Suki Waterhouse era, the blind items, and more!
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| Alex Cooper and the Grift of Unwell | 06 Apr 2026 | 01:13:26 | |
Alex Cooper is (apparently) the most-listened-to female podcaster in the world. She has a $125 million deal, media empire, hydration drink, reality show premiering this week, and a brand name that belongs to someone else. Today on Fluently Forward we're going deep on all of it - the Sofia Franklyn situation and why "Suitman" was actually right, the Matt Kaplan hypocrisy that nobody is talking about loudly enough, the MowPod download scandal that I have personal receipts on, the Alix Earle fallout and what I've heard from people in the know, and what Unwell Winter Games tells us about where this empire is really headed. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Visit OliveandJune.com/fluently for 20% off your first manicure system! Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/fluently
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| Fame Is Poison and Debut Albums Prove It feat. Isittherightword | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:19:01 | |
Why do so many artists peak on their very first album? This week, Shay (TikTok - and her new podcast Critical Condition) joins the show to unpack the curse of the perfect debut - from Lorde's Pure Heroine to SZA's Ctrl to Olivia Rodrigo's Sour. We dig into why hunger, resistance, and being underestimated produce the best art, and what happens when the label takes over, the money rolls in, and the boardroom starts making creative decisions. Plus, we talk about what artists like Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Katy Perry could do to break out of the album yips!
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| Cat Conspiracies: Ancient Gods, Spy Assets, and More feat. Kelli Williams | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:58:37 | |
We have Kelli (Beyond the Blinds and Nostalgia and Now) back to dive into some prrrr-fectly lovely conspiracy theories all about cats! We talk about how they were worshipped in Egypt, demonized throughout many cultures, trained by the CIA, and more! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Visit OliveandJune.com/fluently for 20% off your first manicure system! Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/fluently
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| Good Girl™: How Disney Packaged Hilary Duff (and Selena Gomez) feat. Christy from Snarkbait | 16 Mar 2026 | 01:21:30 | |
Today Christy from Snarkbait joins us again to chat all about Hilary Duff! She crashed her rival's movie premiere, hasn't spoken to her sister in seven years, picked a fight with Avril Lavigne for no reason, and may or may not have run a toxic mom group...but she's never had a bad headline stick! This week we talk about why, how Disney built her to be untouchable - and how Selena Gomez seems to be the next Disney generation to use the same playbook.
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| Harry Styles Blind Items & Gossip (Including My Matty Healy Rant) | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:09:13 | |
We're back with part two of Harry Styles week and this time we're diving deep into the blind items! From his acting career and the roles he almost took (Nosferatu? Wicked? A Seth Rogen space comedy??), to the Rande Gerber throuple allegations that will have you sprinting to Google, to his rumored relationships and what the blind items actually say about all of them. And buried inside all of these Harry Styles blind items is a decade long one-sided beef (from Matty Healy) that I could not stop going down the rabbit hole on, and I have a lot of feelings about it.
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| Harry Styles Has the Costume, We're Waiting on the Manifesto | 09 Mar 2026 | 01:04:48 | |
He's on every magazine cover, his Wikipedia page calls him a culture-shifting icon, and his puke once sold on eBay. But who is Harry Styles, actually? This week we're diving deep into the man behind the flare pants - getting into why the media keeps calling him a trailblazer when he might actually be something more interesting than that, his carefully worded non-answers about politics and sexuality, and why his therapist is literally asking him why he needs everyone to like him so much. Part one of two - Wednesday's episode gets into the blind items. 👀
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| Fluently Fixed - I'm in a rut and people are taking it personally | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:20:51 | |
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| Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: What the Hulu Show Got Wrong (and Right) | 02 Mar 2026 | 01:09:42 | |
With the new Love Story TV series bringing renewed attention to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, this episode takes a closer look at the IT woman of the 1990s. Who was Carolyn beyond the minimalist fashion, paparazzi frenzy, and “ice queen” media narrative? We break down what the show gets right - and what it fictionalizes - and dive into the influence of The Rules and whether Carolyn consciously embodied its philosophy, the role of the Kennedy Curse in shaping public perception, and the unexpected Sex and the City drama tied to her image and reputation.
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| Epstein Files: What "Jerky" Means, Prison Switch Theories & More feat. Jenny from Red Room | 23 Feb 2026 | 01:19:23 | |
Jenny from Red Room (podcast and patreon) returns to Fluently Forward for a deep dive into the latest conversations surrounding the Epstein files. Together we break down the newest theories and online discussions, including why references to “jerky” keep appearing in the documents, what those coded mentions could mean, and how the internet is going nuts trying to understand the files. We also discuss ongoing speculation about whether Jeffrey Epstein could still be alive, the conspiracy theories surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell’s imprisonment, and why these cases continue to fuel so many unanswered questions years later. Visit OliveandJune.com/fluently for 20% off your first manicure system! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout.
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| Fluently Fixed - Engagement Pressure, Intermittent Reinforcement Relationships, and Sexual Past Shame | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:25:21 | |
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Visit OliveandJune.com/fluently for 20% off your first manicure system! Time stamps: 00:19 Engagement Pressure: Why Everyone’s Always Asking 08:20 Messy Breakup Cycle: What ‘Intermittent Reinforcement’ Is 11:31 The Breakup Cleanse: No-Contact, No-Checking, New Routines 17:22 Shame About Your Sexual Past: Identify the Story You’re Telling
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| Deep Dive: Bad Bunny (His Exes, Gender Bending, and Blind Items) | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:56:57 | |
In this week’s deep dive, we’re unpacking the global phenomenon that is Bad Bunny. From his rise to superstardom to his high-profile relationships, we'll talk about his dating history, his gender-bending fashion, blind items, and what might be next for him! Visit OliveandJune.com/fluently for 20% off your first manicure system! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout.
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| Time Travel, Telepathy & the Supernatural in the Epstein Files | 09 Feb 2026 | 01:06:43 | |
We all know the latest Epstein files are disturbing. But buried inside the documents and surrounding commentary are threads and emails that feel almost supernatural. Time travel references. Human cloning funding. Telepathy conversations. And more! In today's episode we take a look at the supernatural side of these Epstein files and ponder it all. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout.
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| Discussing Heated Rivalry and Bearding Stories From Hollywood | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:11:31 | |
This week, we’re diving into Heated Rivalry, the new TV series that has everyone talking (and audibly moaning sometimes as well). From the book that started the series, to creating the TV show, and looking into the two main leads, we'll unpack why this show has resonated so strongly with audiences, why this show is going so viral, and why fans read meaning into celebrity dynamics.
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| Zara Larsson Deep Dive: Her Rebrand, Fearlessness, and Why She Never Played It Safe | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:07:52 | |
Zara Larsson has been around for so long, but with her recent viral moments trending, we're taking a deep dive into her today. We explore Zara Larsson’s rebrand, her early rise to global pop stardom, and the fearless choices that set her apart from her peers. From viral moments and bold opinions to industry pushback and internet backlash, this episode looks at why Zara has often been labeled “too much” - but why I think she's exactly what we need for pop music right now! This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout.
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| Looking at Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner with new eyes | 12 Jan 2026 | 01:20:11 | |
What if we’ve been looking at Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner all wrong? In this episode, we’re taking a fresh look at Timothee and Kylie together and individually. Is Timothee really a carefully curated “soft artsy boy” and is Kylie just a vapid influencer? We’ll also walk through their relationship timeline, from early rumors to public appearances, and talk about why this pairing makes more sense the longer you sit with it. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout.
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| Fluently Fixed - Hating yet Missing Someone, Fear of Posting, Playing "Mommy" to Boyfriend and more | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:34:55 | |
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform Time stamps: 00:26 Organizing Your Camera Roll 01:25 Hating yet missing someone 07:30 Handling Pessimistic People 10:21 Managing ADHD and Workplace Stress/Irritability 15:38 Building Confidence for Social Media 18:44 Playing "Mommy" to your boyfriend 26:36 Making friends with cliquey co-workers 31:44 Advice on Moving
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| Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna) is For The Girls | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:49:33 | |
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 | 29 Dec 2025 | 01:15:47 | |
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.
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 _______ | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:47:29 | |
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. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/fluently for the current offer.
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| My Tips for Throwing a Banger (Fun & Memorable) Party | 20 Dec 2025 | 00:21:15 | |
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) Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/fluently for the current offer.
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| Glamour Magick: The Marilyn Monroe Spell That TikTok Accidentally Revived | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:48:06 | |
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. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/fluently for the current offer.
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| Throwback: Stranger Things Episode | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:24:32 | |
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 :) Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/fluently for the current offer.
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| Audrey Hobert Deep Dive: 90s Babysitter’s Club Meets 2008 Tumblr | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:39:25 | |
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! Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince.com/fluently for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/fluently for the current offer.
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| Theorizing & Gossiping About Yellowjackets feat. "What Was That??" | 01 Dec 2025 | 01:17:07 | |
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? | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:28:05 | |
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 | 17 Nov 2025 | 01:00:23 | |
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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| Sirens: The Myth, Conspiracies Inspired By Them, and Famous Sirens of History & Hollywood | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:47:06 | |
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 | 03 Nov 2025 | 01:14:26 | |
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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| The Celebrity Bot Epidemic: How Stars Are Faking Popularity Online | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:57:00 | |
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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