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Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesThis scandal has recently been on our minds with The Girls premiering on Hulu and one member of this incident recently getting married, with a very curious character in attendance. We are diving into one of the many cheating scandals among Khloé and Tristan’s relationship, however this one was shocking because the 3rd party, Jordyn, was basically like family to the Kardashians. We get into relationship history, the incident itself from both sides, and the fallout. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’re feeling on top of the world this week because after 21 weeks of, honestly psychological torture, we are officially DONE with The Valley. This show is on THIN ICE with us for season 4. Where one show ends another one allllwaaaays begins. This time is Khloe Kardashian’s solo debut, The Girls. We’re not so sure how we feel quite yet but we do give Hulu their props for making reality tv feel fresh and new. Speaking of, House of Stassi is currently imploding from within itself and we’re feeling like we shouldn’t be watching these Stassi and Beau scenes. But the show we can’t tear our eyes away from is Below Deck Med because WOW how the mighty have fallen. Nathan should be quaking in his boat shoes coming back to this deck crew. And finally, The Next Pro is getting down to the wire and we’re pretty sure we know who is going to take home the win.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesIn anticipation of the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars we wanted to do a celebrity deep dive on one of the fabulous, albeit sometimes chaotic, hosts. We talk about Julianne’s childhood and long history in the ballroom dance world, her successes, and relationships. We get into all of it. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

If there’s one thing Harry Jowsey is NOT going to do it’s keep us on our toes. We’re p sure he’s already “divorced” which is the most unsurprising news of the week. Nonetheless, we will still be watching the reunion of course. Speaking of divorce, we’re hoping that our stars of House of Stassi are not headed that way because we ship them. We also ship Katie and Kristina and feel that they can overcome this rift. Unlike the entirety of The Valley cast who clearly all hate each other because they simply know too much at this point. Might be time to throw in the towel - similarly to Nathan’s bosun career. We fear Joe is coming for his job and that Gen is about to lose hers. We’re having a ball speculating who will win The Next Pro and are starting to understand Shirley Ballas’s cutthroat nature. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesThis week we’re throwing it back to 2011 to unpack one of the most dramatic and shortest celebrity marriages. We dive into how they met, the issues leading up to their marriage, and the divorce that we were all expecting, just maybe not quite so soon. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

For a short time we welcome the not-so-masterpiece that Alex Cooper has been hyping up for MONTHS - Let’s Marry Harry. The only conventional thing about the plot of this show is that Harry has in fact NOT changed. At all. We eagerly wait for what we assume to be a very unsurprising ending. On the opposite side of the spectrum is currently our favorite show with Queen Stassi. And you know what? We really wouldn’t mind being on her payroll at all, contrary to some of her friends. Speaking of friends, or lack thereof, we’re convinced that The Valley feuds are irreconcilable at best and this show is on its last leg. We continue to ride for Queen Kristin and will be taking no further questions. Below Deck Med might just be the best show on Bravo at the moment. We can confidently say we would not want Nathan as our boss either. DWTS had a bit of a sinister aura this episode with Stephanie’s exit. It’s giving production interference if you ask us. Allen is currently our front runner and we think we could be onto something.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesEach year a fresh-faced group of 18 year olds gears up for the “most important moment” of their college social lives. This phenomenon became known as Bama Rush and later evolved into Rushtok as universities across the country shared the inside scoop of the sorority recruitment process from both sides. Now, every year we scroll on TikTok and watch the endless videos of OOTDs, What’s In My Rush Bag, and synchronized dances as we become way too invested in what house so and so ends up in. In this episode, we dive into how “rushtok” began, what sorority recruitment is actually like, and how this social media phenomenon has evolved since its debut in 2021.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

This week we bid adieu to the debut season of In The City. We will certainly be watching season 2 but honestly the jury is still out. I think we, along with the rest of the world, have sufficiently beat the Scamanda dead horse and we are happy to announce that we are officially moving on. We wish we could say the same for The Valley but we do in fact have 3 more weeks of what is sure to be a painstaking reunion. The conclusion we have come to is that Janet and Danny both suck and should be fired - much like Luke fired himself from BD Med. It’s the drama for us. Speaking of drama, we’re locked into whatever is bubbling under the surface of the dance floor on DWTS. But mostly we just have a new level of respect for the current pros. All that said, House of Stassi REALLY took the cake this week. Bravo (no pun intended) to the Hulu producers who saw the potential in this seasoned reality star. We feel sure this is to be a wild ride and we’re sat for every bit.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesAs a continuation of our Cooper vs Earle episode from the other week, we are breaking down 5 separate celebrity feuds and condensing them into the need to know information. Some of these feuds lasted for YEARS, some are squashed, some are still ongoing, some we couldn’t even begin to tell you what the vibe is. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

This week we’re rounding out one of the most diabolical shows we’ve ever watched. It’s too bad that some of the men from The Ultimatum are back on the market. BEWARE! In The City reunion is giving a bit low budget but we have to say a certain someone did bring her best this time around. We truly cannot wait to have The Valley off of our roster. This is officially the longest show in the history of the world. And we’re at the point of no return with how bad it’s gotten. Below Deck Med and DWTS The Next Pro are breathing life into us though. We are HERE for the dance world drama. New lore unlocked. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesAnother quick little episode this week covering a few former Disney stars who now word in the real world right alongside the rest of us. A noble path if we do say so ourselves. We discuss what just happened to be mostly supporting characters from our favorite shows and movies like Lizzie McGuire, Wizards of Waverly Place and more. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

All good things must come to an end and in this case that’s Love Island. But where one toxic show makes its exit, another makes its entrance in the form of The Ultimatum. This show has a knack for producing some of the worst men we’ve ever seen. Speaking of the worst, we’re feeling similarly about the In The City finale. I believe the word we both used was LAME. Let’s just hope the reunion makes up for it. Although we do believe the casting department found one of the most unintentionally shady cast members we’ve ever seen. We would also like to request for yet another week that the casting department of The Valley take a good long look in the mirror. This show is getting out of hand and justice for the lack of Jasmine and Melissa's wedding content. Finally, we discuss Luke/Puke’s diabolical male behavior amongst the Below Deck crew this week and we throw around some theories as to why he is the way he is. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesThis week is a quick little episode recapping the internet breaking feud between the internet’s favorite blondes, Alex Cooper and Alix Earl. We break down their history together and what happened after everyone caught on to some potential tension between this dynamic duo. We’ll talk about the very unsatisfying ending and talk through some of our own theories on the matter.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

This week we are laying a couple of shows to rest. Until next summer, Love Island. It’s been real and we couldn’t be more thrilled for Byrce and Trinity. Plus, we share our predictions on who is going to still be together by the reunion. We’re hesitant about how RHORI is going to move forward considering how many of the women literally HATE each other. We also can’t say we’re sad about a certain cast member making her exit from the show. Speaking of, The Valley as a whole is on life support as far as we’re concerned and should be on the road towards cancellation. At this point the only person we like is Schwartz. We can’t believe it’s come to this. We fear that In The City is on a similar path but we’re willing to stick it out because at least they’re giving us something new to talk about. We’re curious if Lindsay Hubbard is tired from carrying the entire show on her back. Rounding things out with possibly the best reality currently on TV. Below Deck Med is giving us everything we want and more. This season even has us rooting for a certain bachelor that we never thought we’d warm up to. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesThis week we are diving into the very complicated and convoluted situation between Eddie Cibrian, Brandi Glanville, Leann Rimes, and Scheana Shay. You may be asking yourself - how on earth are these people all connected to one another. We’re here to clear up the matter for you.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’ve officially said good riddance to Summer House and honestly we’re grateful because it was taking up too much brain space. And we really needed that space to focus on Love Island because it’s a full time job! Although, this week was a bad look for A LOT of the cast. But we could certainly say the same for The Valley cast as well. We fear this show is working its way towards the chopping block for us and liking Jessie better than some of the other cast was NOT on our list of predictions. We discuss how we’re unsure that the ensemble cast spinoffs are not really working - case and point: In The City. The RHORI reunion delivered this week and of course our favorite show at the moment is our beloved Below Deck Med. We may not know all of their names yet but we know this is shaping up to be a good season.  Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesThis week we are breaking down the extremely lengthy…situation, if you will, between former royals, Harry and Meghan and the institution that is the British Royal Family. And boyyyyy is there a lot to discuss. We are getting into all of the details about why they left, how it was possible, what it means now and of course, the drama that it stirred up. And one thing about the Royal Family is that they LOVE a statement. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

When one show ends another one always seems to pop up in its place. DCC season 3 did NOT disappoint and we were SAT for all the tea and of course Judy and Kelly’s cutthroat behavior. We were happy to see the RHORI women end their season on a good note….although we don’t anticipate it staying that way. We’re grateful to Casa Amor for making its appearance as Love Island was feeling more like Snooze Island. In The City continues to rank at the bottom of our shows - and that’s saying something considering how we feel about 75% of The Valley cast. We’re sooooooo happy to have yet another Below Deck season on our TVs and we anticipate certain members of this cast to cause A LOT of drama for us to discuss.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesThis is a bit of a solemn episode but we hope it’s at least fascinating and enlightening. One of the most seemingly carefree celebrities out there has a much darker past than most people even realize - to no fault of her own. We are diving into Paris Hilton’s experience in the Troubled Teen Industry when she was a teenager and we’ll break down how these places stay in business and some of the reasons why parents choose this path. But we also talk about Paris’s relentless work to free children from these places and her work towards getting them completely shut down. She is truly a classic case of “there’s more than meets the eye” and we thoroughly appreciated learning about her. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the Below Deck Med crew back onto our screens. It’s like they never left! We continue to debrief a very mid season of Love Island and we of course discuss who is in our mental jails this week and who walks free…..for now. Sadly, we say goodbye to the best (only?) palette cleanser show we’ve ever had, courtesy to our Farmers. We are genuinely happy for them and they may have cracked the code with this show when it comes to these couples actually lasting. We will be patiently awaiting another season. On the contrary, we can’t WAIT for Summer House to stop haunting us at all hours of the day - at this point WE’RE the ones who need the beta blockers!!!!! And honestly, the rest of our shows aren’t uplifting our spirits. As we continue to rehash the same drama once again on The Valley, on the other side of the country, we’re feeling like the In The City cast already needs to make some replacements, and our overall conclusion - RHORI included - is that we are sick and tired of watching fake friend groups!!!!!!!!! Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesOur first ever celebrity deep dive on a man is starting off strong with the man who always has a strong woman by his side: Jason Oppenheim. One of the brilliant minds behind one of the best reality shows of our time, Selling Sunset. He’s quite the enigma as a reality TV star but a very fascinating background lurks behind his stoic presence on the show. We are happy to say we like him even more after this episode. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’re coming in hot with a new show this week. It’s officially Love Island season and we’re having mixed feelings so far. We’re sad to say that Below Deck Down Under is finally over but we won’t be sad for long because we’ll be picking up Med again next week. In VERY sad news, we only have one week left to watch our fav farmers find love and we’re on the hunt for more shows like this. Open to suggestions. Currently we are feeling the Summer House drama overload with the reunion and In The City premiering simultaneously. The exhaustion is setting in by our MVP is shockingly Dara this week. Who knew!??!! We continue to be unimpressed by the entire cast of The Valley but are intrigued by a potential new villain of the season. Speaking of villains, it’s starting to seem like the entire cast of RHORI might be one big villain final boss. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesToday we’re diving into the MANY scandals that have followed tv and movie producer Randall Emmett. From his humble beginnings as Mark Wahlberg's assistant, to making some of the worst action movies literally ever, to stepping into the limelight on a Bravo show - he has been nothing short of diabolical every step of the way.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’re baaaaaaack and boy did we miss chit chatting about our fav shows??!!! We have a new show on the docket which is no doubt going to be FIRE because of everything going down between the Summer House cast, and In The City is off to a great start. Mother Hubbard continues to be everything to us. On the contrary, the entire cast of The Valley seems to be fighting for their lives to create storylines for themselves and we’re seeing a re-cast in their future. BDDU is coming to a close with Ben having his biggest tantrum yet. There’s something very unsettling about watching the oldest person on the cast act this way. But maybe he and Jenna really are a perfect match. Unlike West and Amanda which is evident by the way he suddenly when mute and fed her to the wolves. We’re just thankful for Bailey for saying out loud what everyone was thinking. Similarly to Rosie absolutely reading Kelsey on RHORI - I mean ii don’t think she can ever come back from that one. Sadly, our favorite farmer’s journeys are coming to a close and one farmer in particular has been on a rapid downward trajectory since the beginning. Jury is still out on whether we’re signing Julia up for this show, as we certainly can’t have her living in the middle of nowhere.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesWith some striking similarities to our favorite boy band, Fifth Harmony had a VERY tumultuous breakup. We get into all the details, drama, and of course the Instagram statements.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesIn our first rendition of “the origin of” we are talking about Industry Plants. What is an industry plant? Are they actually real? Or could they all be industry plants in one way or another? We’re not sure we have the answer but we of course are sharing our opinion and our personal industry plants. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesIn the final part of this rendition of Where Are They Now, we deep dive into the lives of 4 more Bachelor in Paradise couples and what they have been up to since the show. One thing we learned for sure is that this show is, without a doubt, a one-way ticket to the land of influencing.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

This week our favorite farmers are losing women at rapid rates this week and truly are keeping us on our toes - but they’re mostly all on our good side…..for now. On the contrary it’s everything The Valley men can do to keep themselves out of our metaphorical prison cell. Danny, we’re looking at you. Speaking of terrible men, it’s finally been confirmed that Kyle Cooke does in fact have a Napoleon Complex. Glad we could clear that one up. What we’re still not clear on though is everything that has to do with Rulla and Kelsey. We’re starting to wonder if the RHORI women realize that this show is supposed to be about their actual lives. And of course the highlight of our week is watching our favorite yacht crew disintegrate in front of our eyes. There’s no telling how this yacht season is going to end.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesWe love a music festival episode around here and we think Fyre Festival might just take the cake…or the cheese sandwich, in this case. At the helm of this story might just be the most notorious scammer of the millennial generation. But don’t tell him we said, his head is big enough as it is. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’re rejoicing at Summer House nearing its daunting end as we are exhausting at suspending disbelief EVERY EPISODE!!!!! Either the editors really do know what they’re doing or we’re just trying to see the best in these ppl……unlike Lindsay and Ciara whilst giving Loverboy’s esteemed CEO the third degree in front of everyone - including the poor, unsuspecting private chef. Speaking of chefs, Ellie is single-handledly proving every chef stereotype right this season. If you can “out crazy” Ben, there may be a problem. But back to problematic men, Danny is making us want to root for the demise of this marriage as Nia truly could do a better job on her own at this point. We’re also concerned about Tom Schwartz’s decision making when it comes to women that he dates. Matter of fact, where is he going at 43 years of age that he’s still regularly meeting women in their 20s???? Speaking of being 20 - Farmer Sean is showing his age this week and he better hope there’s no pitchforks readily available on his farm. Perhaps we should sign up Kesley for this show next season since she’s finally freed herself from mystery man.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesWhile these two always seemed like an unlikely pair, it also appeared to be a match made in celebrity heaven. We saw them wed on our TVs and we saw that marriage breakdown via Instagram and Twitter. The main lesson we learned from this one is that Kim honestly deserves the Nobel Peace Prize after everything he put her through. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Our 3 favorite farmers have definitely caught our attention and left us to ponder if we could live the off-grid life…..we’re thinking no but never say never. After all, nothing is impossible considering the state of the Summer House cast at the moment. Despite all that though, in the context of the season we feel the Wescamanda is overshadowing how shady a certain Australian and his gf (that appeared out of nowhere) are. But honestly that level of shadiness is miniscule compared to Rulla and her weird little husband. Karma is EXPIDITIOUSLY coming for him. Much like it is Janet on The Valley because she’s finally realize…..oh my god….that SHE is the problem. Unlike Chef Ben, who we feel might have his best days as a yacht chef behind him.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesNot our most uplifting episode this week but we learned a lot unpacking Anna Nicole Smith’s bubbly personality that unfortunately was taken from her too soon. As per usual, there’s a lot of questionable characters in her circle that we were side-eyeing the entire time. Nonetheless, she truly did seem like human sunshine.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

This week we’re introducing what may be our most unique show yet - Farmer Wants a Wife. We’re not quite sure what to make of it yet but we do know we’re skeptical of rural Illinois. We’re also skeptical of about half of The Valley cast and most notably Brittany’s new man. Speaking of men (or should we say boys) Mike has remained on our sh*tlist the entire charter season and maintains his position after this week. Note to self: never make a man a birthday cake. The RHORI women are diving head first so quickly into drama with one another it’s honestly giving us whiplash. Similarly to the two dimensions of the Summer House universe that we’re having to consider. Honestly, scrap the rest of the season. We just want the reunion.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesWe’ve been WAITING for this one! TURN IT UP! From Good Luck Charlie to LITERAL SPACE, Bridgit Mendler might be perhaps the most down to earth Disney Channel star there ever was. She truly is a jack of all trades, master of ALL. The woman has never known a flop in her whole life - TV career? Record Breaking. Music career? Still going triple platinum in our hearts. Space career? Need we say more. We want to be her when we grow up and you will too after listening to this episode.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’re thrilled to announce that we are finally starting to learn the names of the RHORI cast. We’re skeptical of a few things, namely Alicia’s doll collection and Rulla’s husband. Seriously, if there were ever a time for “dump him” to be deployed, IT’S NOW! We could say the same for nearly all of the men on The Valley, as well as another cast member who was notably absent from this episode. What wasn’t absent was Brittany’s boyfriend big mouth. She’s nothing if not consistent. Same goes for our two least favorite Bravo men at the moment - West Wilson and Mike from BD Down Under. If there’s one thing we know for sure about these men, it’s that there's very little going on inside of their heads. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesIn honor of our emotional Bachelor alum and queen, Ashley I., making her bravo debut on RHORI, we wanted to dive into 5 Bachelor in Paradise couples and the current states of their lives and relationships. Honestly, BIP was THE best show in the Bachelor franchise and it shows because there are a TON of successful couples amongst all the drama. We will def be doing a part 2 (and possibly 3??) because it was just simply too much for one episode!The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We have a fulllll Bravo lineup this week and kick things off with some Below Deck drama - and somehow Ellie was involved in basically every bit of it this week. She’s nothing if not entertaining. We can’t say the same about some of The Valley cast (cough, cough Nia and Janet). Brittany, Lala, and Kristin are giving that show life-saving CPR and they aren’t even reaching their full TV potential. Much like Ben when it comes to his behavior this season. I mean truly the man is living in his own world where it’s apparently against the law to make a joke. We’re still learning the RHORI’s names, we promise we’ll get there eventually. Genuinely they need name tags for the time being. We also debrief the Biebs performance at Coachella, whether it was ever serious enough to need a stylist for, and why no one is eating the FREE food.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesWe’re closing this chapter with 3 more scandals that rocked the beauty creators and their collective 10s of millions of subscribers. They just couldn’t seem to find themselves marked safe from yet another scandal. We talk part 2 of the Tati/James/Jeffree/Shane fiasco, if you can even believe there’s more. Then we dive into James Charles’ most recent - and disturbing - controversy. But we made sure to round it out with a MUCH less serious scandal involving another Jaclyn Hill launch. Our girl just can’t catch a break! Let her find peace in this world! The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We are feeling like some lucky gals this week because we have TWO premieres. We’re excited to see some Vanderpump OGs back on our screens on The Valley. We’re THRILLED to see a Bachelor icon on our brand new Housewives Franchise. We also try valiantly to suspend disbelief as we recap Summer House given the second coming of Scandoval that broke over the weekend. We need to know what happened to our girl Levi???? Production did her so dirty. We’ve also become Carl stans and are rooting for him and Bailey. The Below Deck crew is stressing us out just as much as they are Daisy. Like, we’re halfway through the season and it’s giving charter one energy???? And for the record, we would’ve popped off too, Ellie. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories. Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesSince the 2010s Abby Lee Miller has been terrorizing little girls on TV with little to no consequences. While she may never get her karma for that, she now certainly knows what it’s like to have your fate controlled by someone else. We dive into the details of her crimes, her trial, and her return to society after a stint in federal prison. We’d love to know what the OG Dance Mom girls and their moms were thinking when the news first broke that Abby Lee Miller had been arrested.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We regret to inform you that it is a short week because we had some technical difficulties that stopped us from yapping about Below Deck AND the Hannah Montana Reunion. SAD! But never fear, we will run it back next week, along with TWO new shows - The Valley and RHORI. YAY! Nonetheless, we did quite a looooong deep dive into The Bachelorette cancellation and Mormon Wife Jessi’s appearance on CHD. But we did what we do best: gossip and ramble! Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesWe love her and we thought we knew her but as always, we were left stunned and full of admiration. She’s truly been in the spotlight her ENTIRE life and that’s something few have been able to do. Sure, there were a few bumps along the way but truly no one does is like Drew Barrymore. We already knew she was iconic, but we didn’t know to what extent. We debrief her tumultuous family relationships, shocking childhood, up and down love life and of course all of her extremely impressive career achievements. We’re also DEF going to start watching to her talk show.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’re light on shows but not on commentary this week. Kicking it off with Summer House where we are actively watching a masterclass in how NOT to communicate with your partner. We’re looking at you Kyle. If there are any other 43 year old DJs out there we would love to hear from you and prove ourselves wrong. We were just starting to get on board with Chef Ben after he SLAYED that 6-course meal but once again we were disappointed at the hands of a man. Justic for Ellie. She may be the only one who knows what she’s doing at this point. Buckle up for our very lengthy discussion of our favorite Mormon Wives. We feel like we personally need therapy after being subjective to the terrible decisions throughout this season. But one thing that never wavered is our love for the three M’s of the group. As far as we’re concerned, Taylor AND Jen are on THIN! ICE! And we never want to see ANY of their husbands again, unless they have duct tape over their mouths. Is that really too much to ask?Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesWe consider ourselves Bachelor historians since we’ve been watching since before we were even old enough to drive but there were a few things in the episode that were even before our time. Unsurprisingly we dive into SEVERAL instances of men being unable to make an adult decision. Shocking, we know. On the contrary we talk about a Bachelorette who was maybe a bit TOO decisive - although she really dodged a bullet. And in preparation for Taylor Frankie Paul’s season, we wrap it up with one of the most controversial, but iconic Bachelorettes of the franchise.  The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Our favorite religious reality stars are back on our screens with their h*sbands begrudgingly in tow. In what episode do they get exiled???? We have to give it to Ohio because honestly they delivered this season. And we are once again left unsurprised but disappointed that men continue to lower the bar. We wrap up Vanderpump with one of the more tame reunions we’ve ever seen and Lisa really threw us off there for a second…..weird. We’re starting to wonder if the Below Deck crew is going to have a single good charter this season…Ben we’re looking at you. And speaking of men named Ben, the rest of the Summer House needs to protect our girl Bailey. Where’s Carl Radke when you need him????/Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesSince Tiger Woods arrived on the golf scene, he was the one they all aspired to be. I mean he was a child prodigy for god sakes. But one fateful Thanksgiving day, early that morning, everything changed and his life and career would be altered forever. Devastating allegations that turned out to be true shattered the image he’d worked so hard to build. We have a very special guest joining us for this episode to share how shocking this internet-breaking scandal truly was.  The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’re filling the Traitor’s shaped hole in our hearts by ranting about the evil spirited men that these reality TV producers somehow find in the depths of the sewers - Love Is Blind, we’re looking at you…but also Below Deck this week. This is why adults shouldn’t play Truth or Dare. Our first Vanderpump reunion with the new cast and we’re thinking they need to be schooled by Andy for a few seasons before they’ll get the hang of things. Summer House is starting to feel like battle of the veterans vs the newbies and we’re wishing there were some more girly vibes and that the men on this show would take a vow of silence…with the exception of Carl.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesIf there’s one thing middle school girls knew well, it was how to create a fandom equivalent to the size of a small army. One Direction was the blueprint. BUT THEN mass devastation swept across the land when a fan favorite announced they were leaving the band, which started a spiral that led to the entire band falling apart at the seams. They may have played nice for the cameras…at first…but soon enough the masks started to fall and the tea was spilt. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

We’re officially devastated. Not only because Traitors has ended, but because reigning champ, Rob apparently has a girlfriend. Women everywhere are wondering what we did to deserve this. We’re secretly happy to be rid of the Vanderpump reboot and have some opinions on who should and should not return for the next season. Love Is Blind lowers the bar every episode on male behavior and their editing techniques. This Below Deck crew is nearly as lost at sea as their guest almost was and it seems that half of the Summer House cast has been bodysnatched…with one of them snatching up Shrek’s shoes.Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way!Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastDisclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.