Should We Talk About Ariana Grande?

Should We Talk About Ariana Grande?

Author: Tom Lorenzo August 4, 2026 Duration: 54:05
T Lo take a look at the rhetoric surrounding Ariana Grande's choice to step out of the public eye and what it says about our culture's need to talk about women's bodies as well as whether celebrities have any responsibility to be honest about their health with their fans. They also tackle the news that the next Met Gala will be celebrating John Galliano and why that's horrifying. PLUS: A recap of the latest "House of the Dragon."

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: 50

Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest
Podcast Episodes
The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Wings of Desire" (1987) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:37
Tom and Lorenzo dive deep into director Wim Wenders' 1987 art house classic about life, love, death, time and the city of Berlin, unpacking the genesis, production, themes and legacy of "Wings of Desire."
The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Zola" (2020) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:34
For this week's BKMC, Tom and Lorenzo unpack the themes, designs, and origins of director Janicza Bravo's ZOLA, probably the only major film based entirely on a viral social media thread.
Covering the Bezos Met Gala and Reviewing "The Devil Wears Prada 2" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:30
T Lo explain the origins and goals of the annual Met Gala and unpack why they're ignoring any calls to boycott it because of the Bezos connection. Then it's a deep, non-spoiler dive into "The Devil Wears Prada 2" and how…
The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Memento" (2000) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
For this week's BKMC, T Lo unpack the themes, motifs, and behind-the-scenes stories of director Christopher Nolan's brilliant neo-noir, "Memento."
Meghan & Harry Step In It Again, Plus TV Talk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:08
T Lo look at the recent tour of Australia by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, pointing out how their faux-royal life is likely to evaporate if they keep monetizing it. PLUS: Non-spoiler reviews of "Hacks," "Beef," and "Ma…
Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Nouvelle Vague"(2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:40
T Lo take a deep dive into director Richard Linklater's slavish love letter to the French New Wave, "Nouvelle Vague," about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" in 1959. After unpacking the homages and references…
The Bitter Kittens Movie Club: "The Greatest Showman" (2017) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:41
T Lo dive into 2017's "The Greatest Showman," starring Hugh Jackman, unpacking its themes and failures, comparing it to other musicals of the stage and screen, and analyzing the creative choices of its composers, directo…
Hope, Joy, and Dumbass Celebrities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:56
T Lo take a moment to talk about the Artemis II mission and why everyone's fallen in love with the crew before unpacking recent pop culture drama surrounding the premise of the Zendaya/Robert Pattinson film "The Drama" a…
The Bitter Kitten Movie Club: "Marie Antoinette" (2006) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:37
In the inaugural episode of the BKMC, Tom and Lorenzo check in on Sofia Coppola's 2006 ode to bored, disaffected privileged girls everywhere, "Marie Antoinette," starring Kirsten Dunst. As a supplement to an essay on the…