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Brooklyn's Billion-Dollar Rebellion & Blake's Messy Receipts

Last week brought us trust fund drama, unsealed text messages, and Oscar history.

Jan 26

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The Golden Globes 2026: Welcome Back to the Chaos

Listen now | Let's discuss awards season so far, plus The Traitors US and part 1 of the RHOSLC reunion

Jan 15

The Alleged Face Chlamydia Outbreak in St. Barth's: Explained

Yes, you read that right

Jan 11

Hollywood Reboots, Influencer Fatigue, and Pop Flops: Why Everything Feels the Same

Late-stage capitalism has turned entertainment into a safety-obsessed, consumer-driven wasteland where corporations prioritize profits over creative…

Jan 6

2025: The Year of Spectacular Flops and Stunning Feats

Let's review as a class

Dec 31, 2025

2025 Was a Bad Year for Millennials

Once-untouchable pop stars exposed how creative stagnation, insecurity, and ideological decay disrupt the relationship with their fans

Dec 27, 2025

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