Ranting and Raving (But Mostly Ranting)

Ranting and Raving (But Mostly Ranting)

Author: Tom Lorenzo July 18, 2025 Duration: 51:29
T Lo look at the Colbert Late Night cancellation and what it says about this moment, both culturally and politically. Then they unpack all of the privacy and social media issues surrounding the cheating CEO at the Coldplay concert and all of the fan drama surrounding Pedro Pascal's former stylist. Finally, it's another rant about the increasingly pointless "And Just Like That..."

Ever find yourself watching a red carpet or a season finale and just needing to dissect it with someone who gets it? That’s the energy Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez bring every time they hit record. Their Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest is like pulling up a chair at the best table in the back of a bustling cafe, where the conversation is sharp, deeply informed, and frequently hysterical. As seasoned authors and bloggers, Tom and Lorenzo have built a space where celebrity, fashion, film, and television aren’t just reported on-they’re passionately debated, analyzed, and yes, judged. This isn’t a dry recap of events; it’s a lively excavation of why a certain look works, what a plot twist really means, or how a cultural moment came to be. You’ll hear two distinct voices play off each other, blending expertise with a genuine love for the glitter and grit of pop culture. Each episode of this podcast feels like a curated chat with incredibly well-versed friends who aren’t afraid to be definitive or find the humor in the week’s most talked-about stories. So if you’re looking for thoughtful, entertaining commentary that goes beyond the headlines, delivered with flair and a dash of cheek, you’ve found your new essential listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 217

Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest
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Bradley Cooper and the Fine Line of Oscar Campaigning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:33
T Lo look at the history of Oscar campaigns and how the public has an impossible set of criteria for stars to follow, using Bradley Cooper, Mo'nique, Anne Hathaway, Andrea Riseborough, Cate Blanchett and Lily Gladstone a…
Criminals, Victims and Who Gets to Tell Their Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:25
T Lo unpack the recent stories regarding Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Vili Fualaau, the former being released from prison and going on a media tour, and the latter revealing his offense regarding the fictionalized version of…
Putting "The Crown" to Bed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:49
T Lo end seven years of recapping "The Crown" by looking at the show's highly disappointing final episodes. From why it was a mistake to focus on Will and Kate to how the show reacted badly to Buckingham Palace's complai…
T Lo's Holiday Extravaganza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:16
T Lo impart two-plus decades of holiday planning experience to show you how to have the most fabulous holiday season, whether low-key or high-key. From how to make the best gravy to gift-wrapping tips, bow-tying tricks,…
"The Crown'"s Final Season is a Diana-Obsessed Disaster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:50
T Lo dive deep on the first part of the final season "The Crown," unpacking what worked (very little) and what didn't (most of it), how it compares to history (poorly) and why any focus on Diana was likely to cause the s…
Pre-Cringing Over the Met Gala and Celebrating the End of the Strike [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:36
T Lo unpack the meaning behind the 2024 Met Gala "Sleeping Beauty" theme and explain why celebrities are going to do an absolutely terrible job of trying to interpret it. PLUS: Hooray! The SAG AFTRA strike is over! Now h…