Lawrence Elrod & Wander Powell-Hayes (starting 5/19/26)

Thirsty Topics podcast

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Thirsty Topics is a bold, unfiltered podcast hosted by Lawrence Elrod and Wander Powell-Hayes (starting 5/19/26) , diving into trending conversations, pop culture, social media buzz, and real-life perspectives. Each episode delivers honest opinions, engaging debates, and fresh takes you won’t hear anywhere else. Stay informed, entertained, and always in the know—because if it’s trending, we’re talking about it.

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Lawrence Elrod & Wander Powell-Hayes (starting 5/19/26)

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Wildfires and Safety Fears: Unveiling Truths Behind Celebrity Scandals and Technology Shifts 1/15/25 15.01.2025 1:20:38

Send us Fan Mail We kicked off this week's Thirsty Topics with a heartfelt catch-up session, sharing personal stories from recent family visits and holiday adventures. Our conversation soon turned serious as we explored the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, especially hard-hit communities like Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Meryl shares her personal connection to these areas and th...

Authenticity Over Filters: From Hollywood Drama to Political Antics and TikTok Trends 11.01.2025 55:06

Send us Fan Mail Is authenticity more valuable than a filter? Our latest episode of Thirsty Topics kicks off with an exploration of Nikki Bella's journey as she navigates her divorce from Artem Chigvintsev, reflecting on whether old flames with John Cena might reignite once she finds healing. We also dive into the ethical quagmire surrounding Diddy's legal struggles and how celebrity fam...

Celebrity Ethics, Super Bowl Surprises, and Navigating Privacy in the Digital Age 11.01.2025 55:26

Send us Fan Mail Can celebrity media coverage cross ethical boundaries? We kick off this week's Thirsty Topics episode with a fiery debate sparked by Hayden Panettiere's controversial interview with People Magazine. As Hayden navigates her return to the spotlight, we question the media's responsibility in respecting her boundaries amidst her personal struggles. This conversation rai...

Exploring Robotic Policing, Celebrity Legacies, and Surprising Debate Decorum 11.01.2025 59:44

Send us Fan Mail What if the future of policing is more about robots than officers? Join us as we explore the controversial allocation of police resources to combat retail theft, sometimes involving SWAT teams, while more serious issues like violent crime seem to be sidelined. Lawrence Elrod and Meryl Clemo spark a conversation about our current security practices and the potential role of technol...

Cardi B getting divorce from husband Offset, Britney Spears biopic in the works 11.01.2025 49:43

Send us Fan Mail Some of the topics discussed this episode include Cardi B getting divorce from husband Offset and announced she's pregnant, Taylor swift concerts in Vienna canceled/concerts now resuming in London, 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Los Angeles area, Serena Williams Denied Access To a Restaurant but just because it was all booked up, Britney Spears biopic in the works - who should p...

Overturn of Weinstein's rape conviction, Streisand's accidental private comment 11.01.2025 59:28

Send us Fan Mail Some of the topics included in this episode include overturn of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, Barbara Streisand accidentally makes private comment public under Melissa McCarthy's IG, are Americans too lax when it comes to laws in other countries, popular Bachelor Contestant Maria Georgas asked to be Bachelorette and turned it down, K Michelle saying that if sh...