Crowned & Cancelled
Episodes
Sex, Slaves & Pickled Children: The Wild Origins of Christmas
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus is the reason for the season...right? Eh, not really. I'll break down the Roman festivals, Pagan rituals, and Victorian branding that turned...
Burn Book: Bloody Mary's Favorite Hobby
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into Tudor England at its bloodiest and most unhinged, where monarchs changed religions on a whim and the price of disagreeing with the crown was...
The Dark History of the First Thanksgiving: Cannibals, Colonists, and Rat Pee
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the Hallmark version — the first Thanksgiving wasn’t cute, cozy, or even particularly grateful.In this episode, we break down the real stor...
Napoleon & Joséphine: Power, Passion, and the Ego That Ate Europe
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we dive into how a Corsican outsider rose to dominate not just France after the French Revolution, but an entire continent...
Make France Great Again: Napoleon's MAGA Daddy Energy
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our French Revolution trilogy, Robespierre’s flower-crown cult implodes and a petty, brilliant general named Napoleon steps in with pur...
The Guillotine Diaries: Marie Antoinette Loses Her Head, France Loses Its Mind
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of Crowned & Cancelled's new 3-part series on the French Revolution, I'll explore's Marie Antoinette’s (fake!) cake comm...
Oxford’s Frat from Hell: The Bullingdon Club
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why guys neg hot women? Because when there's nothing left to build, you destroy. In this episode of the Crowned & Cancelled histor...
The Origins of Rome: Blood, Whores and Hills
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before Rome was an empire, it had a mother — then it erased her. The story of Romulus and Remus isn’t about brotherhood or destiny; it’s about b...
Versailles: The Original Hype House...of Horrible Hygiene
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before influencer mansions or Instagram clout, there was Louis XIV’s palace, Versailles — the world’s first Hype House. And spoiler: it reeked.I...
Introducing Crowned & Cancelled: A New History Podcast from Shallon Lester
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crowned & Cancelled — formerly Girl on Top — is for anyone who hated history class but lives for drama.Each week, host Shallon Lester brings h...
Evil Week Preview: Why Kindness Is For Losers
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Work hard? Stay humble? How about…no. I’ll get you pumped for Evil Week with a sinister pep talk AGAINST kindness and hard work why you should fli...
How To Stand Up For Yourself
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve done some changing, growing, or even just WANT to, you may encounter pushback from people who need you to stay predictable and small. I’...
How To Weed Out Fake Friends
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode dives deeper into a recent YouTube video about friends who tell you want you want to hear…even when it’s not in your best inte...
When You Know Better But You Can’t DO Better
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing worse than perfectly understanding why a guy is bad for you… But missing him anyway. I’ll tell you why it’s ok that you can’...
Summer Reinvention: How To Start Fresh
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the perfect time to clean out our emotional closets and rebrand…but how? I’ll tell you how to leave things behind and cut out situations an...
Summer Reinvention: How To Stop Trying To Save Everyone
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're going to get inspiration from an unlikely place: Top Gun: Maverick. Yes, the movie. I'll tell you how one character sparked an ah-ha m...
Summer Reinvention: How To Stop Oversharing
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself blabbing way too much and kicking yourself after? Well I sure do. I’ll break down why we overshare, what need it’s kicking up...
Embracing Ruthlessness: How To Get Comfy With Confrontation
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting boundaries and ditching toxic people feels AMAZING right?! No. Not so much. I’ll give you tips to navigate the anxiety, shame and sadness of...
In Defense Of Ghosting: The Real Reason Guys & Friends Ghost
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Confession: I ghost friends. If you’re being blanked by a bestie (or a guy), I’ll give a counter point to what may be going through their head and...
Grad Week (Sorta): When You Can’t Be Happy For Your Friends
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’ll tell you how I learned to stop seething over my friends love or accomplishments and how to feel confident in my own lane and life!💜...
Grad Week: Why It’s Ok To NOT Be Ok
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stressed because you don’t have it all figured out yet? Trying to manifest your dreams but nothings really happening? I’ll break down the right wa...
Grad Week: How To Deal With Life After College
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Graduating from college is terrifying and exhausting, but i’ll give you some tips on adjusting to corporate life, dealing with male-dominated indust...
How To Make Feedback Suck A Little Less
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a recent graduate—or just a person existing in the world—chances are people give you lots of “feedback” whether you ask for it or ...
How Long Should You Wait To Have Sex With A Guy?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is a relationship doomed if you sleep together on the first date? What’s the ideal timeline to shagging for the first time? I’ll explain a man’s...
Booty Call To Boyfriend: How To Change The Dynamic
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear from a Shalligator hoping to flip the script on a longtime hookup buddy. I’ll tell you EXACTLY what to say to change how he sees y...
One And Done: How To Get Comfortable Being Alone
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a week traveling solo around Paris, I’ll share with you my tips on slaying the dragon of loneliness and an easy plan to conquer your fear brai...
Friendship Breakups Part 2: When A Toxic Friend Won’t Go Away
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cutting off a friend isn’t easy…but what if they refuse to get the hint? What if they turn toxic and try to ruin your other friendships? I’ll gi...
Friendship Breakups & Makeups: How To Reconnect…And When Not To
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to get back in touch with a bestie? Well, maybe there’s a reason you unplugged in the first place. Using tips from our book club selection, ...
Hot Pursuit: How To Get A Guy To Chase You Again
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did your boyfriend’s efforts drop off once he “got” you? I’ll tell you how to re-ignite his need to hunt you down WITHOUT having to grovel, be...
The Cons (And More Cons) of Workplace Romances
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Love being poor? And overworked and overlooked? Amazing! Then definitely start or continue that on-the-job flirtation! I’m breaking down office flin...
College Daze: The ONE Word I’d Tell My Younger Self
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A question from a sorority-saturated Shalligator and my own trip to my college town reminded me that I wasn’t always a warm blooded alpha female—q...
The Friendship Closet Clean-Out: Making New Friends Post-Covid
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the world gets back to pre-pandemic normal, I’ll tell you how to over ride fear, take bold new chances and friend smarter, not harder!💜ASK SHA...
Frenemy Fixation: Unpacking A Female Hurtlocker
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know Hurt Lockers as those guys we just cannot get over…but what if your obsession is a friend? If you’re gnawing on a frenemy who treated you ...
Are You Gucci or Garage Sale? High Self Esteem & Low Self Worth, Part 2
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode we unpacked the bizarre and exhausting feeling of having high self esteem but low self worth. This week, I'll tell you how to dig yours...
Are You Gucci or Garage Sale? High Self Esteem & Low Self Worth, Part 1
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel burnt out dating? Exhausted by men? Bitter and resentful? There’s a reason: you have high self esteem but low self worth. This week I’...
The Horror Of Catching Feelings: How Not To Blow It
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is in full swing… and burnout might be too. I’ll tell you how burnout can trick you into thinking you’re falling for someone, and help se...
The Do’s & Don’ts of a Successful Summer Fling
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t want to have a hot girl summer? But there’s a right way and a wrong way to have a summer fling. I’ll break down the definition of a ...
No More Disrespect: 4 Magic Words That Make A Guy Change
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of talking yourself to death about your feelings and boundaries when a guy is disrespectful? I will give you four (science backed!) magic words ...
Lean Back Part 2: The Benefits of Burnout
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we talked about when to stop leaning in and take a pause to lean back, and this week we’ll outline 4 steps to cope with burnout and use it...
Screw Your Lean In: The Necessary Art of Leaning Back
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a time to lean in…but there’s a time to step away. If you’re feeling anxious about reentering society, burnt out on socialization, exh...
Hot Girl Summer: Small Boobs and Big Bucks
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to have a hot girl summer but…what exactly does that mean? For me, it means not needing approval or rescuing from any guy or even societ...
Friends In Low Places: When Everyone You Know Is Coupled Up
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Putting yourself out there is crucial to making friends…but what do you do when your coupled up galpals aren’t reciprocating the effort? This week...
How To Get The Guy: Turning A Booty Call Into A Boyfriend
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on YouTube I explained why silence is your main weapon if you want an ex back, but here we’ll delve a little deeper into the strategy behi...
The One Who Got Away: How To Let Go Of Past Regret
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to a Shalligator who wants to rekindle things with a guy she rejected (twice!) and another who wants her husband to morph back i...
Spring Cleaning: Why Alpha Females Don’t Chase Guys
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With summer around the corner, it’s easy to have spring fever about boys and dating. But before you start swiping, texting or hooking up, I’ll giv...
Tinder 101: Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dating apps are a great way to meet guys…and an excellent way to completely waste your time with f*ckboys! I’ll tell you red flags to look for in ...
Defeating Your Inner Neurotic & Coping With Change You Don’t Want
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Change sucks. Change is the worst when it’s change you didn’t particularly ask for...but isn’t MOST change out of your control? I’ll give you ...
Finding Friends For Your Boyfriend...And Yourself
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself attracting guys who don’t really have a social life of their own? Or are your “friends” flaky, frazzled and forgettable? I’...
How To Be Happy Even When Things Go Wrong
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We should all be visualizing what we want out of our future but what do you do when imagination goes bad? If you struggle with romanticizing things at...
Spring Cleaning: Beta Males & Business Blahs
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ll break down the psychology of beta males who neg amazing women, plus share some lessons from our Shalliterature book club selection,...
Spring Cleaning: Revamping Your Friendships
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we emerge out of the pandemic, we have the unique opportunity to remake things into a new normal, from our job situation to our friendship. I’ll ...
Spring Cleaning: How To Clear Away Bitterness
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t control what happens to us in life, and it doesn’t seem like we can control our subsequent bitterness either – but we can. This week I’...
Spring Cleaning: 3 Tips To Fighting Fair
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week will continue our spring cleaning series on tossing out thoughts and behaviors that belong in the trash heap. Will help a Shalligator in a t...
Spring Cleaning: Axing Awful Friends
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As life (sorta) starts to return to normal and the weather shifts, it’s time to take stock of who we’re keeping in our lives—and why. This week,...
How To Stop Feeling Desperate & Clingy
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you oh so independent and confident…until you catch feelings? I’ll help a Shalligator who finds herself morphing into a clingy girlfriend and...
Polite Ways To Say No & How To Deal With The Ick
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the YouTube channel we’ve been talking about how to say no and set up boundaries, but sometimes bellowing NO causes more stress than ju...
How To Snap Someone Out Of Their Victim Narrative
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ll hear from an exasperated Shalligator Who is stuck on vacation with a complainer. When dealing with an emotional and social terroris...
Banking & Boobs: A Pre-Shallentine’s Day Special
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’ll help a Shalligator sort out whether or not it’s wise to have a joint bank account with a man who doesn’t respect your cash flow....
Birthdays, Bad Sex and Boundaries
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tackle two seemingly unrelated issues—ruined birthdays and STDs—and explore why a lack of boundaries can lead us right into both!💜...
To Let A Ghoster Go…Or Not?
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If a friend vanishes out of your life, do they deserve to get let back in? I’ll help a Shalligator who is wondering if a long lost pal wants another...
He’s Just Not That Into You: How To Read Between The Lines
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a Shalligator is at her wits end with guys who seem to break up with her because they “can’t give you what you need.” But the gag is,...
Octopus vs. Unicorn: How To Pick A Career When You’re Interested In Everything
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you are a bad ass chick, as we are here in the Shallontourage, it can be hard to focus on just one career or even just a manageable handful of ho...
New Year, New You? How To Start Over
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick of 2021, I'll help you embrace the past (yes, even 2020) and tackle a question by a Shalligator who thinks she's starting absolutely from scra...
Intentions & Instagrams
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our last podcast of 2020 and it’s time to set intentions for the new year. I’ll tell you my easy, 3-tiered approach to goal setting and man...
Moving On When You Can't Actually Move
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're in a small town, small college or small office, getting over someone you have to see all the time is an exercise in agony. I'll give yo...
Merry Money Mayhem: How To Reset Your Financial Attitude
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘Tis the season to…go into debt making buying presents, right? NOPE. Not this year. We’re going to look at the silver linings of 2020, reset our...
A Tale of Porn and Payments
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is cheating actually cheating if it’s with a sex worker? And can sending a guy nudes prevent him from straying? I’ll explore this sexually tense s...
How To Become An Alpha Female
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re focusing on just one topic: turning yourself into an alpha female. Specifically, I’m breaking down the three major shifts I made i...
EVIL WEEK BONUS: How To Gather Intel On Your Enemies
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween may be over, but we're keeping the sinful fun going with an Evil Week bonus, where I break down easy tricks to gather information on your en...
EVIL WEEK BONUS: How (and Why) to Embrace Wickedness
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EVIL WEEK BONUS: How (and Why) to Embrace WickednessEvil Week is in full swing but it can be hard to fully step into the shoes of sin, right? I'll giv...
Evil Week Preview: The Art Of Revenge
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Evil Week begins on October 25 on YouTube and Infstream, and the Shallontourage deserves a little...appetizer, don’t you think? This week I’m talk...
Moving On & Moving Up
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week our mantra is: stay true to yourself. Sometimes it’s necessary to look at the reality of the situation, a person, or even a town and say…...
There’s Freedom In Restraint: How To Be Your Own Savior
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking to a Shalligator who feel stuck in her current college circumstance, plus another trapped by a friend who just won’t liste...
Love Bombing Boys & Draining Disaster Friends
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re learning how to see the reality of the situation — not what we hope it is, or what fear tells us it is. One Shalligator is gettin...
Heroin Highs & Nerdy Needs
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there with the guy who felt like drugs—every text and every hook up gave us that dopamine insanity. One Shalligator offers her tip ...
Fear of Success...And Fear Of A Booty Call
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking to a Shalligator dealing with a perfect-on-paper-life… But a whole bunch of moody malaise. And another chickadee is trying...
How To Tell If A Guy Is Using You
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is there magic in moderation? Is the middle path the key to happiness? This week I’ll help identify the warning signs that a guy is using you as his...
Boundaries & Bitch Lessons pt. 4
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re exploring the life changing power of: I am not afraid to leave. Plus, I’ll break down the classic f*ckboy trajectory and why ICE ...
Boundaries & Bitch Lessons pt. 3
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our mantra is: “Do what works for ME.” We’re talking to three chicks struggling to put themselves first and are instead listening to ...
Boundaries & Bitch Lessons pt. 2
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue to read from our Shalliterature book club selection, “Why Men Love Bitches” and get tips on how to handle ghosting, how to ...
Boundaries & Bitch Lessons
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we kicked off the Shalliterature book club selection,“Why Men Love Bitches” and today I’m reading the first chapter, plus telling a Ti...
Why Men Love Bitches: A New Shalliturature Book Club Selection!
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for a new book club selection and what better read than my own personal bible, “Why Men Love Bitches” by Sherry Argov! We’ll also ta...
Setting Boundaries: An Exercise In Agony
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re helping a girl who got dumped out of nowhere figure out the best course of action. And, I’m taking you through the highs and lows ...
How To Keep A Guy Chasing You & Satisfying Selfishness
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re focusing on doing what’s best for US—not making things easy breezy for everyone else. I’ll help you set boundaries with guilt ...
How to Deal With Boundary Breachers
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When will I stop talking about boundaries? When we all have them perfectly under control—A.k.a., never. I’ll help two girls dealing with friends w...
How To Ditch A Psychotic Friend
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re tackling just one topic: the lunatics in our lives. If you’re afraid to drop someone because of the potential fall out, I’ll giv...
Career Quandaries & Surrogate Girlfriends
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it normal for an FWB situation to include dates and endless texts? Is a guy one month post divorce fit to date? Is mom going to lose her mind when ...
The Not-So-Subtle Art Of Letting Go
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’ll help a too-flirty chick undo a sticky situation,help another see what her boyfriend means when he says he needs to sow his wild oats...
Quarantine Spirals: Divorces, Dudes and Diapers
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With all of us battling some form of 'Rona related existential dread, I'll talk four Shalloners off the cliffs of insanity, whether they're dealing wi...
First Time Fiascos & Flirting Gone Wrong
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ll help two lovelorn Shalloners get over the traumaof losing their virginity to, well, losers, and give advice to another who flirted ...
The Art Of Apologizing & Females Flirting With Your Fella
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week two Shalloners find themselves needing to issue major apologies to their boyfriends, but anotheris demanding an explanation for her man’s ...
Quarantining With Parents: Criticisms & Catholicisms
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re helping Shalloners stuck in lockdown with family situations that are...less than ideal, shall we say. From a literal list of things ...
Quarantine Stress: Family Fiascos & Moving Mayhem
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sanity is unraveling at a rapid pace, and that means parental feuds and snarky roommates. I’ll help you channel your anxiety into something producti...
Quarantine Dating: Setting The Pace & Getting Back The Guy!
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’ll help a Shalloner wanting to knock an ex’s socks off when she sees him post-lockdown, tell another one how to set the pace for onlin...
Divorced Douchebags & Miniscule Men
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is a heartbroken guy serious about you or just using you as a free therapist? I’ll read the writing on the wall for a confused Shalloner, help anoth...
Coworker Crucifixions and A Vanishing Boyfriend
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we’ll boss up a babe who needs help crushing an uprising, sort out a soul-crushing ghosting, and talk to a guy who’s boytoy isn’t ...
Post-Grad Problems & Skittles vs Salads
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, I’ll start by sharing my quarantine mantra to stave off coronavirus, then deal with two young ladies struggling to find their career p...
Creatives In Chaos & A Wakeup Call For Your Booty Call
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’ll help a Shalloner in a tizzy over where to take her creative career, and another who isn’t exactly feeling warm and fuzzy about her ...
Of Rome and Revenge
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s worse than being stuck near your ex? Being stuck near your ex while studying abroad in Italy and he’s hooking up with your detested roommat...
How To Listen To Your Intuition...And How To NOT Date Rappers
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to tell someone to listen to their gut instinct…but it’s a lot harder to hear it inside of ourselves. I’ll give you actionable clear...