277: Did Meghan Markle Really Ask for Every Vogue Cover? + Momtok Meltdowns on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

277: Did Meghan Markle Really Ask for Every Vogue Cover? + Momtok Meltdowns on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Author: PodcastOne May 28, 2025 Duration: 53:17
This week, Lauren and Chanler are coming to you from full LA trip prep mode. From Beyoncé's celestial performance to Mormon Wives chaos, they're breaking down the biggest stories. Expect mystery, mom drama, reality TV breakdowns, and one very bold Vogue request. • [00:00] 🎬 Packing, filming, and a camera setup saga—plus, why Chanler is unusually zen pre-LA • [07:46] 🎤 Beyoncé’s LA concert: iconic cameos, wardrobe wins, and a soft launch for Jay-Z's redemption arc? • [13:46] ⚖️ Karen Read trial deep dive: conspiracies, Facebook moms, and a possible swingers' night with a garage door guy • [24:11] 🥃 Sandy Cohen, The OC, and an unforgettable party moment involving a very lost wristwatch • [26:51] 📺 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: friendship fallouts, glam mom interventions, and shifting alliances on-screen • [39:21] ✂️ Book deals, hair-related shade, and the moment the group chat energy shifted on camera • [41:41] 🍼 Emotions run high with a pregnancy reveal and a redemption arc that hits surprisingly hard • [47:11] 💍 Engagement rumors swirl as an NFL legend updates his yacht name and sparks internet theories • [50:11] 👑 Meghan Markle’s alleged pitch to be on every Vogue cover—and what reportedly happened next • [53:41] 🧾 Brittany Bateman’s legal drama heats up—featuring lawsuits, former friends, and court filings • [56:51] 💸 Dakota Johnson talks rent struggles, career rejections, and what “making it” actually looked like Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial  interest in products or services referred to in this episode. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code Popapologists at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #sponsored For more Pop Apologists, follow along at: @popapologists on Instagram Pop Apologists on YouTube To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon or anywhere you listen to podcasts, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Monday and Friday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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263: Meghan Markle & the History of Influencers ft. Taylor Lorenz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:19
Lauren and Chan are joined by Taylor Lorenz to discuss all things related to internet culture. They dive into the following: The Socialite Rank (3:32), the social media ecosystem (11:33), parasocial relationships (14:35)…
262: Jenny Slate Enters the Blake Lively Vortex ft. Kate Kennedy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:25
Lauren and Chan are joined by Kate Kennedy from the Be There in Five podcast to chat about all the things living rent-free in their minds. They discuss Jenny Slate’s It Ends With Us HR complaint and why Justin Baldoni’s…
261. PROFILE: DEMI MOORE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:40
Lauren and Chan are so excited to bring you the first Pop Apologists Profile on the legend and icon Demi Moore. She’s had the kind of career that is truly one in a million, but the true story behind her life is a mix of…
260: BLAKE LIVELY vs. JUSTIN BALDONI PT. 6! How it will end. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:22
Lauren and Chan are back with part 6 of the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni battle. They are chatting the final portion of the timeline as well as the newest developments on the case: Ryan and Blake trying to sabotage Ju…
259: BLAKE LIVELY VS. JUSTIN BALDONI PART 4! FT. DEUXMOI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:14
Lauren and Chan are joined by DeuxMoi to dive into part 4 of Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni. During their chat, they mention it all: Where Blake and Justin’s working relationship went wrong (4:43) , The popular theory o…
254: Heather Dubrow's Exclusive Scoop on Her Beverly Hills Fate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:30
Lauren and Chan are so excited to be chatting with Heather Dubrow from Real Housewives of Orange County! They dive into the double standards of plastic surgery, and what constitutes a sexy upgrade vs. a taboo procedure (…