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Episode 86: The PRE-Wedding Extravaganza

This week, Brooke does a deep dive into not the wedding, but the PRE-wedding bash everyone is talking about: the bajillion dollar extravaganza for the son of India’s richest man and his bride-to-be. From the astronomical price tag, to the guest list, which included the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump, to Rihanna’s performance, to perhaps the most lavish goodie bags in existence, this was SOME party. At the very other end of the glam spectrum, Brooke talks about the utter FAIL that was the Willy Wonka Chocolate Experience in Glasgow aka the Scot’s very own Fyre Fest. And then there’s Dune Part Two and all the fun social commentary coming out of it, including hot takes on a highly questionable popcorn container. Enjoy! 
 
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The “Indian Pre-Wedding Edition”
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Episode 85: FLY HIGH, FLACO

This week, Brooke talks about her trip to Jamaica, the "One Love” movie, and Bob Marley in general. Basically, part of this pod is an ad for why you must go to Jamaica. She is also celebrating two dear friends’ big week: Kara Swisher’s memoir, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story" is on sale NOW (link below), and Monica Lewinsky is the new face of Reformation. Monica and Reformation have teamed up with Vote.org to inspire people to go and vote, and look great doing it. Check out the collab (link below). Brooke also touches on the tragic death of NYC’s favorite escapee, Flaco, the eagle owl who had escaped from Central Park a year ago only to meet his sad end last week. RIP Flaco. She ends with Tom Sandoval and the New York Times and the latest social media star, Miss Peaches Portnoy.
 
https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Book-Tech-Love-Story/dp/1982163895 
 
https://www.thereformation.com/
 
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Episode 84: Super Bowl Hangover

NOTE: Brooke recorded this before the details of the shooting in Kansas City came out. This week, Brooke dives into the avalanche of memes following the Super Bowl, from Taylor to Travis to Jason to Mama Kelce, and of course, to Beyoncé. And everything in between. The most watched Super Bowl of all time had our attention. And in other news, what a surprise from the Oscars with help from Jimmy Kimmel and some Barbie cast members. Enjoy!  
 
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https://www.tiktok.com/@oscars/video/7335155888816229674?_t=8jtAuA4OJxl&_r=1 
 
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Episode 83: GRAMMY NIGHT

This week, Brooke summarizes her thoughts on the Grammy’s. From Miley to Tracy to Joni to Jay to Meryl to Celine to…Taylor. Oh, Tay Tay. The rare misstep. Or two. Catch up on all the important things that happened that night! And P.S.: Trevor Noah should host everything. 
Check out:
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/02/06/opinion/thepoint/tracy-chapman-luke-combs?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
 
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Episode 82: Haute Couture

This week Brooke breaks down why everyone was talking about a fashion show in Paris. From the walks to the make-up, and yes even the clothes, Maison Margiela and the redemption of its creative director, John Galliano, dominated the conversation. We also have Gen Z’s reaction to joining the military and, OF course, Pookie and Jett. Also, a note to Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion…please stop fighting! We love you both!
 
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Episode 81: Pink Protest

This week, while Brooke indulges her love for and need of coffee all the time, she discusses how she, like seemingly everyone, is stunned that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were so blatantly snubbed by the Academy. The utter absurdity of these two not being nominated just shows the increasing irrelevance of the Oscars. Brooke also talks about all things baby, from the baby store drama that unfolded on TikTok, to the growing obsession with Baby Girls a.k.a. Jacob Elordi, to the Tradwife trend on social media. Also, if you didn’t know what a Mukbang was, you will now. Enjoy! Referenced:https://cumuluscoffee.com/ 
https://www.trashie.io/
 
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Episode 80: Mob Wife Era

Brooke kicks off this week’s pod talking about the record cold temperatures plaguing many of us in the U.S. and all of the memeable moments at football games that have resulted, including — obviously — one from Taylor Swift. Brooke then does a quick summary of her favorite things from the Emmys, followed by a check-in on where we’re at with the seemingly never-ending cottage cheese trend. We also have the Mob Wife aesthetic, the latest 9-month cruise drama, BookTok, and corporate culture in the TikTok age. It’s an action-packed episode! 
 
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Episode 79: And We’re Back!!

After a long and much needed break, Brooke is back to bring everyone up to speed on what happened in the world of pop culture while we were all filling our bellies with cheese and wine and cookies. The hot topic of course is the Calvin Klein ad featuring the impressive Jeremy Allen White. The chokehold he now has on the Internet is wild. Brooke then discusses the only important things you need to know about this past weekend’s Golden Globes, including Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, and of course Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner.
 
We also have Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her release from prison, what she’s been up to since, and why TikTok is obsessed. And do you know who Katt Williams is or why he is in the pop culture zeitgeist right now? Well, buckle up. Oh, and there is a lot more.
 
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Episode 78: That’s a Wrap!

The last pod 'til 2024! It’s been a wild year and we're going out with a bang. This holiday season, the Colorado Supreme Court gifted us with their ruling to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Brooke talks about how America feels more like the WWE than an actual democracy. Where’s Vince McMahon? A perfect atidote to the madness is Neil the Seal, the viral sensation causing chaos in Tasmania. Let’s also put our hands together for Ziwe, who had the first post-expulsion interview with the dishonorable George Santos. And no, she did not pay him, despite him asking apparently multiple times. Grab some candy and holiday cookies and enjoy! 
 
Clip of Howard Stern/Pitbull interview from May 2023
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Episode 77: Holiday Vibes

Everyone is gearing up for the holidays and some much needed time off, and let’s be real. We are all checked out! So Brooke breezes through this week with a look at Taylor Swift, Time’s Person of the Year and reactions to this monumental moment. Hint: some men can’t handle it.Brooke also talks about some of her fave content right now including the new Julia Robert’s apocalyptic movie, “Leave the World Behind”. 
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