Kiara McKinney

The Spin Cycle

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The Spin Cycle is your smart, slightly savage guide to the landscape of pop culture. Hosted by award-winning PR pro Kiara McKinney — whose work has landed everywhere from red carpets to Cannes. Each episode unpacks the celebrity headlines, viral moments and brand stunts everyone’s talking about (and a few they’re not… yet ). With insider insights and a healthy dose of media literacy, Kiara breaks down how fame works, who’s pulling the strings, and why it all matters more than you’d think. Perfect for people who love a good gossip sesh, but with context.

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Episodes

Hollywood Hot Takes 11.10.2023 41:35

This week, Kiara dives into the real PR story behind Taylor and Travis, the mystery of Lisa Barlow's wealth, the ongoing Kardashian feud and more!

The Debut of Traylor and Kylothee 27.09.2023 20:21

This week is all about new celeb couple's, updates on celeb splits, baby showers and more dirty laundry

Airing Out Hollywood's Dirty Laundry 12.09.2023 45:06

This week, Kiara covers Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner's shocking split, the Rolling Stone exposee on the Tonight Show and Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher's shocking response to Danny Masterson's conviction.

Firings, filings & feuds 29.08.2023 27:41

It seems like Hurricane Hilary isn't the only storm to hit Hollywood. In the season 3 premier, Kiara discusses Scooter Braun's dwindling client list, Bethenny Frankel's war on Bravo, and Britney's tumultuous divorce. Tune ine!

SEASON 3 TEASER!!! 28.08.2023 0:30

Scooter Braun is seemingly facing a reckoning... but for what?

BARBENHEIMER 31.07.2023 25:22

Hey besties! Enjoy this bonus off-season episode discussing Barbenheimer's wildly successful opening two weeks!

A BRAVO FINALE featuring Deaven 26.06.2023 1:37:25

This week, Kiara and Deaven deep dive into Scandoval, with all the information we know now as well as RHOC, RHONY's reboot & more!!! See y'all in the fall! xoxo

Baby Kravis is on the Way 19.06.2023 24:20

This week, we're talking Baby Kravis, the Miranda Sings aka Colleen Ballinger allegations, and Bennifer's online horniness. https://twitter.com/theadammcintyre?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Scandoval Debrief w/ My Husband 12.06.2023 28:35

Kiara (and Stewart!) recap all three of the Vanderpump Rules Reunion episodes

The Girls Are Fighting 05.06.2023 27:07

Happy Pride! This week, we talk about Elliot Page's highly anticipated new memoir, Kim Cattrall's surprising return to the SATC cinematic universe, the possible drama between Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, the controversy, surrounding The Idol which dropped last night and Natalie Portman's no good dirty husband MORE! Tune in!

Post-Succession Depression 30.05.2023 59:25

After her short hiatus, Kiara returns to discuss The Little Mermaid's box office debut, the exes spotted at The Eras Tour, and the end of Vanderpump Rules S10 and Succession.

Drop Everything Now 08.05.2023 27:29

This week, Kiara talks about Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Khloe Kardashian's surprisingly normal baby name, and other current affairs.

It's Met Gala Monday 01.05.2023 36:53

This week, Kiara discusses the White House Correspondents' Dinner, dissects the new Kardashians trailer and makes some bold predictions for tonight's Met Gala.*NOTE: I said the incorrect year that Karl Lagerfeld died. It was 2019, not 2017!!!*

Plane & Popcorn Drama 24.04.2023 43:21

This week, Kiara dives into Jessie James Decker's recent controversies including #popcorngate. Plus, Wrexam FC gets promoted & #meghantrainor hates teachers.

THE SWIFTIE EPISODE 17.04.2023 39:26

In this episode, Kiara recaps night II of the eras tour and discusses Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift's breakup after six years of a very private relationship.

JOJO HAVE YOU LEARNED NOTHING?! 03.04.2023 55:18

This week, we discuss Charlie Puth's weird Selena shade, The Bachelor finale and dive into a lot of celebrity couple tea.

Bonus Bravo Episode featuring @DeavensTooBuff 28.03.2023 1:54:11

This episode got lost in the sauce for a bit due to technical difficulties, so apologies for the timing. We talk about #scandoval , #RHOP 's reunion, and make some predictions for #RHOBH 's post #LisaRina era!

A Very Scandoval Update 27.03.2023 1:01:18

This week, we give a massive update on Scandoval, discuss Gwyneth Paltrow's trial and Amanda Bynes' recent psychiatric hold

The Grand Finale of Award Season 20.03.2023 36:56

The Oscars came and went! Award season has come to a dramatic conclusion.

Chaos, Mayhem & Anarchy 06.03.2023 44:08

The girls are fightinggggg! This week, we dive back into the Hailey, Selena, Justin saga (to be continued...), dissect the Kardashian's history of trading lovers, and talk about Larsa Pippen's diabolical dating history. Strap in!

Supporting women's rights & women's wrongs 27.02.2023 1:15:32

WE ARE BACK IN ACTION! This first week back we catch up on some old news, discuss the current award season, and Selena and Hailey's current beef. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bAm20KjuvH0

VMA Recap & Other Drama 02.09.2022 35:51

Talking about the insanity that was the VMA's, Britney's 22-minute voice note and the Don't Worry Darling Drama https://pagesix.com/2022/08/30/addison-rae-mortified-by-drama-surrounding-parents/

Ghosts of Child Star's Pasts 19.08.2022 19:55

WE ARE OFFICIALLY RELEASING NEW EPS ON FRIDAYS INSTEAD OF WEDNESDAYS! Because of Jennette McCurdy's release of her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died," we talk about the toxicity of child stardom in this episode

Celebrity Relationships are Weird 06.08.2022 28:50

This episode, Kiara talks about Dane Cook's 23-year-old bride, other Hollywood age gaps & the next chapter for Kete.

Baby Mama Drama 20.07.2022 42:56

This week we're talking about Khloe & Tr*stan's new bundle of joy and a whole buncha other headlines!