Dark Energy Tuesday (Unwell, Wondermind, The Valley, Jax Taylor)

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DET begins on a sad note as we discuss the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere. We switch gears to talk about Unwell Beverages shuttering, Selena Gomez’s Wondermind’s legal trouble, “The Valley” reunion, Jax Taylor’s latest antics, KJ Dillard + Remi Bader, and more.  If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse, SAMHSA’s national hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Thank you to our sponsors! Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.  Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get ahead of it now and get $15 OFF your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code SNARK! Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Got a closet full of clothes you never wear? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing today — with no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn!  Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Hayden Panettiere's Death: Initial Reactions & Shock 02:30 Death Details, Britney Murphy Comparison & Child Stardom Ethics 04:20 Postpartum Depression, Daughter Kaya, Domestic Violence & Diana Jenkins Conspiracy Theories 13:25 Favorite Hayden Panettiere Roles & Filmography 16:20 Unwell Beverages Shutting Down & the Taste Test Recap 17:40 Unwell's $500M Valuation, Beverage Boom & Failure Odds 26:50 Wondermind: Selena Gomez, Mandy Teefey & Fraud Lawsuit 34:45 FIA Scandal Tease: Phoebe Gates & Sophia Kianni Fraud 37:00 KJ Apa's Military Enlistment & 21 Jump Street Tangent 37:30 KJ Dillard & Remy Bader Hookup Speculation 41:00 Jax Taylor's Rant About Britney, Cruz's Education & Brand Deals 44:15 "The Valley": Luke's Comments About Kristen & Alliance with Nia/Danny 48:40 Lala's Reunion Behavior & Bravo Lineup Check-In 50:00 Dark Energy Objects: Stolen Quiche, Nostril Pain & Serena Kerrigan 59:30 Light Energy Objects: Toiletry Bag Hack, Little Singles & My Strange Addiction 1:02:30 Book Recommendations, Patreon AMA Preview & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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