Pop Apologists
Episodes
93: "Please Swear You Won't Listen to My Daughters' Podcast"
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It appears Deb is at it again, making anyone who mentions the pod swear up and down not to listen. This week, listen along as Lauren regales us with t...
92: Don’t Stop Believin', Mammals ❤️ The Dating Episode
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are diving into all things dating and romance, prompted by the great love of our time shared between (of course) Megan Fox and Machine Gu...
91: Ask Lauren & Chanler
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Covid bride quandaries. Long distance relationships. This week we are giving our uncredentialed advice on all the pickles our listeners have found the...
90: Olive Oil & Blood
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we revisit the failure of Lauren's startup in 2020, @freshhomemadecookies. Chanler regales us with tales of John and Deb visiting her in NYC...
89: Nowhere to Hide
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Painful Nordstrom returns, a creepy, new patreon subscriber, and many more Deb tales await you in this new ep. Enjoy! To support the show and access o...
88: 24 Painful Hours as a Vegetarian
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to hear how Lauren's journey as a vegetarian is going! Our full episode, with our recap of our Cabo trip with several members of RHOSLC, can...
87: Kimberly Kardashian, Esq.
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim passes the baby bar! Lauren's baggage saga concludes with a happy ending for everyone except the JetBlue reimbursement office. We chat the New Yor...
86: GTFO
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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85: Hawaii Dispatch ft. Courtney Grow
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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83: All Too Fkn Well
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get into a passionate conversation about the musical genius and queen of cringe herself, Ms. Taylor Swift. We discuss Taylor's inability ...
82: Festival From Hell
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chanler and I chat about the abysmal snack options on American Airlines and the casual cruelty of asking passengers if they even want the co...
81: Zayn vs. The United States of America
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A WEEK! Zayn Malik has struck our beloved Yolanda Hadid and we are here to call him to the stand. But first, we chat Kagen turning 30 and Lauren'...
80: Pop Apologists Q&A
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, we answered! This week, Chanler and I answer all your questions including what do we do for a living and what items we splurge on vs save o...
78: NYC in Ugg Boots
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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77: Don't Hate Us ft. Jena Kingsley
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Jena Kingsley, host of Dear Media's Social Studies podcast, to discuss the things people love but, frankly, we hate. This includes ch...
75: Never Trust a Man with a Pinterest
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chan and I get into a little postmortem about last week's controversial episode. We chat poor financial habits and the reasons why we blame ...
73: Going Broke in Greece & NYC
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with a full run down of Lauren's trip to Greece, from Mykonos to Paros, Antiparos, Milos, and finally Santorini. Lauren gives her most pre...
Bonus: Taylor Swift Deep Dive Pt. 2 ft. Joe Peacock
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our new episode this week will come out on Thursday due to severe scheduling conflicts and transatlantic crossings, so enjoy part 2 of Chan's T-Swift ...
72: The Taylor Swift Deep Dive No One Asked For (ft. Joe Peacock)
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While Lauren is away on the high seas, Chanler invites her newest and hands down funniest friend Joe Peacock on the pod to do a complete critical anal...
71: The War on IG Filters
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into the disturbing, sick world of beauty standards on social. Why are celebs like Denise Richards posting photos of themselves that...
70: NYC Highs & Lisbon Lows
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chan and Lauren catch up from across the pond. First, the gals dig into Denise Richard's most recent IG post and ask one burning question: w...
69: Spare the Cane, Spoil the Castrati
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren speaks to us across the airwaves from Portugal. Listen along as she gives us all the details on her business class transatlantic flight in true...
67: The Sibling Wealth Gap
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get into a spirited debate over a nagging question Lauren can't get off her mind: how does wealth flow from ultra rich celebs to their no...
66: Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Yontef, BFF of our most beloved housewives and host of the super successful podcast Behind the Velvet Rope, joins to give us all the insider Bra...
65: From Teenage Terrorist to Wise, Gentle Midwife with Ash Johnsdottir
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The smartest Bledsoe sis, Ash, is BACK to get into all things midwifery, pregnancy, giving birth, and postpartum care. Ash is an absolute wealth of kn...
64: Big Feet and Walmart Meltdowns
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a long and luxuriating holiday weekend, we return to the airwaves to recount how we respectively celebrated the 4th. Chanler travels to the East...
63: The Testimony Heard 'Round the World #FreeBritney
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you thought we had nothing left to say, we're back with another hour of total nonsense. Chanler reveals how her first week in NYC is doing a...
62: Growing Up Bledsoe + Skin Care Secrets with Ash Johnsdottir
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week our very own sis, Ash Johnsdottir, the enigmatic and eldest Bledsoe comes out of the shadows and joins the pod to regale our listeners with ...
61: Selling Sunset Scoop with Mary Fitzgerald
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Fitzgerald joins to discuss all things real estate and the hit show she stars on, Selling Sunset on Netflix. Listen along as Mary divulges how th...
57: Dieting, Plastic Surgery, & Inside Hollywood ft. Arielle Lorre
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are so thrilled to bring you our interview with Arielle Lorre, beloved influencer and host of The Blonde Files podcast. Arielle tells us all about ...
56: Yachting Tea with Bugsy Drake of Below Deck Med!
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are absolutely so thrilled to get to dive into all things yachting with Bugsy Drake, an absolute personal and fan favorite of the Bravo hit show, B...
54: RHOD, Earth Day Thirst Traps, #YogurtGate, & Songs That Stir Us
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a journey you will embark on as you listen to this ep. First, we give our initial impression on all things RHOD. Then, we complain about all the ...
53: Not Skinny But Not Fat x Pop Apologists
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an absolute banger. First, we divulge the single greatest dating tip in 2021 (buckle tf in for this one). Then, we question the surviv...
52: BTS of Building a Fashion Label with Damaris Bailey
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep we dissect Travis Barker's instagram ode to Kourtney Kardashian and juxtapose it with one of the greatest digital peons to a beloved: Brad ...
Bonus Episode: SoftBank is Hot
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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51: Doen Drama, Khloe PhotoGate, Shah-Ga Developments, & More
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a fun ep y'all. Tune in to hear: - How Lauren's wedding venue site visit went - All our thoughts on the Doen Drama - The photo Khloe Kardashia...
49: A Masterclass in Crisis PR with Kate Casey
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a real treat y'all. Together with Kate Casey's expertise we go over her stint as an OC stage mom, the time Armie Hammer's father invit...
48: India Oxenberg x Pop Apologists
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by the courageous and wonderful India Oxenberg, executive producer and star of Seduced on Starz, author of "Still Learning," and activis...
47: Meghan & Harry vs. The Firm ft. Royal Historian, Andrew Hansen
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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46: Lady Gaga's Dognapping, Prince Harry's PR Strategy, & Lauren's Polygamy Plug
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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44: Kancel Kendall
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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43: Dissecting "Framing Britney" ft. Pop Historian, Lee Thomas
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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42: Celeb Meltdowns & Mission Viejo Mall Memories ft. Lo VonRumpf
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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41: Once Upon a Time in LA Advertising ft. Faith Ivory
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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40: How To Make Him Fall In Love with Angie Harrington
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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39: The Decline and Fall of the Kimye Empire ft. OG Pop Apologist Meggan
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lauren updates the listeners on how her new life in Puerto Rico is going. The Pop Apologists then discuss the new leaked and extremel...
38: New Year's Resignations
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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37: Q&A + The Crown Season 4 with BFF/Royal Historian, Andrew Hansen
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your questions including: 1) if we have ever stolen anything from a hotel room, 2) why tf Lauren is moving to Puerto Rico, and 3) if she wil...
36: The Case Against Erika Jayne ft. OC Divorce Attorney, Our Beloved Dad
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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35: The Bad Broadcast x The Pop Apologists
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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34: Mr. & Mrs. Great Things I Bought
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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33: Dr. Phil's Thanksgiving
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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31: Sensual Oreos & ThanksgivingGate
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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30: These Are Our Confessions
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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29: Em Rata Reveals Pregnancy & Women Collectively Groan Across Earth's Surface
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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28: There Must Be More Than This Provincial Life
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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27: Reformation Stock Plummets Thx 2 Lily James
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we offer financial advice...as two women who just asked their listeners for money, promptly followed up with a passionate ode to our new fav...
26: Breaking! David Foster "Excited" To Skip New Baby's Birth to Record Bublé's 12th X-Mas Album
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We, two childless women, issue strong opinions on traveling with kids, Bledsoe family vacations filled with ordering poolside cocktails, Lauren's Kare...
25: Faking Car Accidents & Flaking On Dates
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is full of confessions, including the libelous lengths we'll go to in order to get out of dates at the last minute. After this sou...
24: Men Will Fail You Every Time
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we really don't hold back, for better or worse. We get into Zac Efron's new girlfriend and her newfound ability to quit her serving job, our...
23: Sinning With You
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We launch a verbal attack against hot water with lemon, the preferred beverage of bullshitters worldwide, discuss Meghan Markle's journey from music v...
22: Is This Funny? ...and Courtney Grow Q&A pt. 2
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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21: Wedding Evacuations and Courtney Grow Q&A
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dish on a day in the life as we continue squatting in Courtney's abode, the true nightmare wedding experience Lauren lived through last weekend, Co...
20: How to Work Soft and Influence No One
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we extoll the virtues of the 3.5 hour workday, offer an uncharacteristically calm attitude toward Kylie Jenner's pandemic globe-trotting, de...
19: Diet Coke & Other Debauchery ft. Courtney Grow
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen this week for one of Lauren's ex-boyfriend's big complaints about her, the Pop Apologists' complicated feelings on Dorinda's firing from RHONY,...
18: Throw Your Moral Compass in the Garbage
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chan's date with a big tobacco tycoon, Paris Hilton is releasing a documentary, Khloe Kardashian is back with Tristan, Barack Obama is listening to Bi...
17: Mom, Please Stop Listening
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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16: Roman Funeral
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week ya gals discuss the dark time Prince William gifted Kate a pair of binoculars, do a deep dive on the show "Love Life" on HBO Max, complete a...
14: Yolanda We Stan
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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13: None Other than Courtney Grow
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
None other than Courtney Grow joins on the pod to discuss a whole smattering of topics. We get into Courtney's deep love of Prince William as a young ...
11: Views From the Top (of Lake Forest)
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dig into our reincarnation as Lake Forest, California career-women, Chanler recounts what it's like to have chores once more as a full-f...
10: Can You Believe it, Girls?!
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We take off our comedy hats in this special episode and sit down as two sisters as Lauren recounts her engagement. If you want to skip the sap, we don...
9: Whatever the Truth
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we make our triumphant return and discuss all of the pop culture news no one has, or should, care about during the last two weeks, like the ...
8: Au Pair Nightmére
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into it all. Like nannies everywhere being forced to quarantine with their bosses around the clock thanks to Corona. Lauren reveals ...
7: It Just Wasn't What I Expected
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dig into the deep joy that returning brings us, shameful items we've returned in the past (like the time Chanler returned a used tarp to ...
6: Questionable Things We Bought
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this ep with our beloved older sister, Courty Shorty, we discuss grave fashion errors from our long gone youth, the broken road of Courtney's V...
5: Child Activist Diaries, ft. Our Mom
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We finally announce a very exciting turn of events in Chanler's world, recount in blistering detail the excruciating time, as children, our mother mad...
4: Message in a Bottle
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the grave indignities Lauren is suffering in her journey to find a job, the celebrity couples we follow a little too closely on Instagram, ...
3: Hello Sharks, Have I Got an Idea For You
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pop Apologists, you'll learn how Meggan is handling Utah's recurring earthquakes, Chanler's quarantine quest to find herself, the d...
2: My Blood Ran Cold
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corona highs and lows. Reality TV recaps. And again we don't have any of the information here in the notes section that Chanler promised. Learn more a...