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This week, we’re diving into The Summer I Turned Pretty - the YA sensation turned binge-worthy TV show. Zoe Yohn joins us (I love her Substack!!) to break down the love triangle at the heart of the series: Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah, as well as cover everything from on-set romances to cast friendships, social media tea, and behind-the-scenes buzz. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/flue...

This week, we take on a new challenge: fluently fixing Benson Boone. While he's currently doing so well in the pop genre, his recent covers on tour have us all imagining a pivot that could unlock his full potential. What if Benson leaned deeper into his soulful side, embraced a wide-eyed sincerity, and tapped into a rugged mountain-man aesthetic? In this episode we explore this and more! Check out...

He’s back! One of my favorite guests - and one of your favorite internet psychics - Antphrodite returns to the pod. We dive into everything from celebrity gossip and pop culture theories to tarot, aliens, and the unseen forces shaping our lives. It’s the perfect mix of juicy blinds, mystical insights, and a little bit of cosmic chaos. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to s...

Why do all of these rumors exist around Lyme disease? Some people swear it’s a secret government bioweapon that escaped from a lab. Others think celebrities drop it as a convenient excuse when they’re out of the spotlight. In this episode, I’m digging into all of it - wild conspiracy theories, the celebrity connections, and the very real stories from people dealing with Lyme. Whether you’ve heard...

The Fluently Forward survey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTCMG-FqjU2fDrdpVVYVsrmkL0YZ-gw9TWcx7l6nIElI6s5A/viewform?usp=preview Dave Franco and Alison Brie are Hollywood’s quirky, lovable It Couple - and from their first night meeting each other to their blind items, it all tells a juicy story! In this episode, we dive deep into their relationship, including whispers that they might j...

America’s sweetheart - or the face of a quiet eugenics campaign? In this episode, we unpack the new Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle ad that’s been praised by the right as a return to “traditional American values” — and why it has people whispering about the Great Replacement Theory. From Trump chiming in to say he “loves it” to online conservatives treating Sydney like the poster girl for “healthy...

A mini episode from Patreon about this fascinating book called Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert before Wednesday's episode on Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagles jeans/genes ad campaign. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate you...

How can we fluently FIX celebrities who might not be reaching their full potential? For years, I've had a vision of Demi Lovato using her powerhouse of a voice to get into jazz...along with ideas for a jazz club tour across the country, jazz album with celebrity cameos, and an aesthetic and style change as well! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 10% off your first purc...

In this episode, we dive into the murky world of blackmail by exploring how “honeytraps” (the use of seduction and blackmail as leverage) have been employed by intelligence agencies throughout history. From Cold War spies to political scandals, we go over past honeypot and honeytrap stories, and talk about why many people believe that was what Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were doing. Chec...

Today we start a new mini series! How can we fluently FIX celebrities who might not be reaching their full potential? For years, I've had a vision of Camila Cabello harnessing her amazing weird energy into her music (paired with a sleek, polished mod style and aesthetic) to have her hit the charts in a Sabrina Carpenter inspired way. Here is my aesthetic and style suggestion for her! Check out ⁠⁠⁠...

Why has something as natural as menstruation been shrouded in shame, secrecy, and silence for centuries? In this episode, Alesha from The Bizarre AF joins me as we trace the blood trail through history - from ancient cultures that worshipped the menstrual cycle to the rise of patriarchal systems that demonized and medicalized it. We’ll dive into strange period-related conspiracy theories (includin...

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From whispers about Tate McRae’s bodyguard to Heidi Klum’s legitimate relationship romance, and even the iconic story of Princess Diana and her bodyguard, this episode dives deep into the fascinating world of celebrity-bodyguard hookups. Why are stars so often drawn to the people hired to protect them? Are the rumors true, or just tabloid fuel? Check out ⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠ to...

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Ariana Grande might be one of the most paranormally-attuned celebrities of our time! In this episode, we dive into the eerie stories Ariana’s shared about haunted cemeteries, sleep paralysis, and demon encounters… plus the internet’s favorite conspiracy theories about her. What’s with the recurring symbolism in her music videos? And why do some people believe she’s not entirely human? Check out ⁠h...

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Is Lorde the indie pop enigma we think she is...or something curated behind the scenes? In this deep dive episode, we dig into Lorde: from early industry plant accusations to the internet-breaking Jack Antonoff “affair” PowerPoint, and everything in between. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. Learn more abo...

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This week, we’re diving deep (bathtub level deep!) into Sydney Sweeney. She's Hollywood’s latest bombshell, girl-next-door, and in many different ways, businesswoman? We cover Sydney's rise from a small town to her HBO fame and more, and along the way we cover rumors of her affair with Glen Powell - including tea I've gotten of my own from a few sources on this! Elevate your closet with Quince. Go...

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In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the ever-enigmatic Dakota Johnson. From her Hollywood lineage to her effortlessly dry wit, we unpack the carefully curated mystique behind her "cool girl" persona, and also explore the latest on her recent breakup with Chris Martin from Coldplay. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 -da...

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Today my friend Zoe joins me again (her wonderful substack and podcast here) to chat about our thoughts on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2! Let us know your favorite and least favorite characters, thoughts on the plotlines, and how excited you are for this season to "be continued..." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 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...

Elon Musk set the internet ablaze with a recent tweet claiming that Donald Trump appears in the Epstein files - so what’s the truth behind it? In this episode, we dig into the tangled web connecting Elon Musk, Jeffrey Epstein, and the powerful names that continue to circle this scandal. We’ll break down the timeline of Elon’s own alleged associations with Epstein, and talk about how he likes to "p...