310: What Really Happened on That Plane ft. Britani Bateman + RHOBH & SLOMW Reunion Debriefs

310: What Really Happened on That Plane ft. Britani Bateman + RHOBH & SLOMW Reunion Debriefs

Author: PodcastOne December 10, 2025 Duration: 1:26:54
Britani Bateman joins Pop Apologists for a raw, funny, and emotional deep dive into fame, family estrangement, Mormon roots, and her headline-making relationship with Jared. She opens up about rebuilding her bond with daughter Olivia, navigating public criticism, and the reality of dating on reality TV. Britani also breaks down the now-infamous plane incident in chilling detail, including firsthand reactions from flight attendants and passengers. After the interview, Lauren and Chanler unpack Bethenny Frankel’s controversial Architectural Digest feature and viral clapback. The episode wraps with major celebrity updates including Alix Earle, Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau, and Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner. 01:00 — Britani Bateman Joins ❄️ 02:30 — Fame & Fan Reactions 📸 04:00 — Mormon Movies & Acting Roots 🎬 05:30 — Vulnerability & Online Criticism 💬 07:00 — Daughter Olivia & Estrangement 👩‍👧 09:30 — Divorce, Remarriage & Faith ⛪️ 11:00 — The Jared Relationship Update 💔➡️❤️ 13:30 — Breakups, Apologies & Healing 🛠️ 15:30 — Jared’s Reputation with the Cast 👀 17:00 — Donny Osmond & Mormon Celebs 🎤 20:00 — Singing, Flirting & Viral Chaos 🎶💄 25:00 — The Plane Incident Begins ✈️🔥 29:00 — Crying, PTSD & Seatmate Witness 👨‍✈️ 33:00 — Meredith’s Story & Viewer Reactions 🎭 35:00 — Why SLC Is Peak Bravo 🏔️🍿 37:00 — Mormon 3.0 & Returning to Church 🔄 38:30 — Where to Find Britani Online 📱 🔥 After Show Pop Culture Rundown 40:00 — Bethenny’s AD Home Reveal 🏡 43:00 — Neutral Decor vs Airbnb Chic 🛋️ 46:00 — Chevron Wallpaper & Cabana Room 🌊 49:30 — Bethenny Clapback & Real Estate Flex 💰 53:30 — Market Timing vs Design Talent 📊 55:00 — Alix Earle & Braxton Breakup 💔 57:30 — Fame, Youth & Dating Pressure 🌟 59:00 — Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau Go Public 💕 01:01:30 — PDA, Politics & Side-Eye 👀 01:03:30 — Timothée & Kylie Red Carpet 🧡 01:06:30 — Club Chalamet & Fan Culture 🕵️‍♀️ 01:09:00 — Parasocial Obsession Talk 🧠 01:12:00 — Celebrity Stalking Line Debate 🚨 01:14:30 — Pronunciation Fails & Callouts 🗣️ 01:17:30 — Fact-Checking the Podcast ✅❓ 01:20:30 — Taylor Swift Domain Confession 🌐 01:23:30 — Pop Culture Burnout Chat 🫠 01:26:30 — Social Media Spiral 📲 01:29:00 — Reality TV as Escapism 📺 01:31:30 — Final Hot Takes 🔥 01:35:00 — Listener Feedback 💌 01:38:00 — Wrap-Up & Sign-Off 🎤✨ Clean Simple Eats: Visit CleanSimpleEats.com and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 at checkout for 20% off your order. EarlyBird CBD: Visit EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off. Athletic Greens: Head to https://drinkag1.com/APOLOGISTS to get the welcome kit, a Morning Person hat, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, a AG1 Flavor Sampler and you’ll get to try their new sleep supplement AGZ for free. DripDrop: Go to https://dripdrop.com/ and use promo code POP for 20% off your first order. Functional Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/POPAPOLOGISTS or use gift code POPAPOLOGISTS100 at sign-up to own your health. Progressive: Visit https://www.Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance. Wayfair: https://www.Wayfair.com Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Macy's: Shop at https://www.macys.com or in stores now! 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wonder why we invest so much emotional energy in the lives of famous people? That’s the central, messy question at the heart of Pop Apologists. Hosted by two sisters with an uncanny ability to dissect celebrity culture with the same intense scrutiny they apply to their own family dynamics, this podcast digs into the strange, often unspoken contract between the public and the famous. Each episode feels like a lively, sometimes heated, kitchen-table conversation where a pop culture moment-a viral scandal, a career comeback, a baffling feud-is picked apart not just for gossip, but for deeper meaning. They explore what our fascination says about modern society, our values, and our own personal narratives. You’ll hear them debate with the passion of lifelong fans and the critical eye of cultural observers, arguing whether a celebrity’s misstep is a genuine failing or a media construct, and why we feel compelled to defend or condemn them. Produced by PodcastOne, this isn’t just a recap of headlines; it’s a thoughtful, often funny, and deeply personal examination of why we care, how celebrity shapes culture, and why analyzing someone like a distant cousin can be surprisingly revealing. Tune in for a unique blend of personal anecdote and cultural critique that makes you rethink your own pop culture investments.
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245: celebs dressing and behaving badly! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:26
Lauren and Chan dive into the mystery that is Taylor Swift’s style and try and determine why Taylor is choosing to spend her one wild and precious life dressed like Hermione going out for the weekend. The gals chat about…
243: Pop Apologists 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:08
Lauren and Chan are taking a trip down memory lane and sharing exactly how Pop Apologists came to be. The gals talk about the earliest days of the podcast, the day the podcast left the airwaves, and what finally brought…
242: money, marriage, & more with our bro-in-law Wyatt Grow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:04
Lauren and Chan have their beloved brother-in-law Wyatt Grow join the podcast to answer listener questions and share some wisdom. Wyatt and the gals answer the following: How to get my boyfriend to propose? How does he f…
240: How Mormon is "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?" ft. Indy Blue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:08
Lauren and Chan are joined by special guest Indy Blue to chat about all things related to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." The gals dive into the complicated dynamics of not just the women on the show, but how the sho…
238: Did Scott Peterson Kill Laci Peterson? DEEP DIVE PART 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic details concerning the death of Laci and Conner Peterson. In a two part series, Lauren and Chan are diving into the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a California woman who we…
237: Did Scott Peterson Kill Laci Peterson? DEEP DIVE PART 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:37
In a two part series, Lauren and Chan are diving into the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a California woman who went missing on Christmas Eve 2002 when she was 8 months pregnant. Her husband Scott Peterson was convicted…
236: Is Blake or Justin the IT ENDS WITH US nightmare? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:29
Lauren and Chan are diving into all the drama surrounding Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and the movie It Ends With Us. The gals give their take on Meghan Markle's recent visit to Colombia, where she surprised everyone wi…
234: Trouble in Montecito? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:45
Lauren and Chan give some life updates, including Lauren's upcoming travel conundrum and Chan's dream birthday gift. The gals dive into Gywneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk potentially having some trouble in their Montecito…
233: BEAUTY SCAMS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:36
Lauren and Chan are joined by Dana Omari-Harrell from @igfamousbydana to dive into the beauty practices, products, and trends that have listeners wondering whether they are legit or just scams. They chat about the creato…