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  • 250: WTF happened to your favorite brands incl. Outdoor Voices, Glossier, Abercrombie & Fitch, and more

    250: WTF happened to your favorite brands incl. Outdoor Voices, Glossier, Abercrombie & Fitch, and more
    2024/11/19
    Lauren and Chan are joined by Sammy Cohen, a rising star in the world of financial and business content creation who bridges the gap between Wall Street and pop culture. She is known for her deep dives where she breaks down and demystifies complex financial concepts and uncovers what's really happening with today's biggest brands. Together they discuss: What happened to Outdoor Voices (4:16) The fall of the female founded “girl boss” brands (19:49) Venture Capitalist roles in building a brand (26:58) The rise and struggles of Glossier (32:11) Kourtney Kardashian’s problematic brand, Lemme (41:18) The death and resuscitation of mall brands (50:02) Find Sammy Cohen on Instagram and TikTok at @sammycohentalks, as well as her weekly newsletter “Social Currency”. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Click here to try EarlyBird CBD/THC gummies and use code POP20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon or on Apple Podcasts, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! 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.
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    1 時間 9 分
  • 249: How Rom Coms Ruined Us

    249: How Rom Coms Ruined Us
    2024/11/13
    Lauren, Chan, and returning guest Joe Peacock are diving in to chat about the biggest misconceptions and unrealistic expectations that romantic comedies have given them, from jobs and apartments to the way a partner should be expressing their love. Lauren, Chan, and Joe take a look at some of the rom coms that have lied to them the most: You’ve Got Mail, Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and more. They also chat about the rom com male archetypes and why rom com writers have set women and men up for disappointment. Finally, Chan shares where she was looking for her perfect meet-cute to happen, Lauren recalls a time where she tried to create a rom com moment in her life, and Joe shares his dream of dating someone adjacent to a certain celebrity. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Click here to try EarlyBird CBD/THC gummies and use code POP20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! 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.
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  • 248: Dating Doesn’t Have to be Difficult

    248: Dating Doesn’t Have to be Difficult
    2024/11/06
    Lauren and Chan are joined by holistic dating coach Amy Nobile Messing, a holistic dating coach and best selling co author of four books, all designed to empower and inspire women at various stages of their lives. Love Amy is her coaching business that marries the technology of modern dating with a holistic view of human to human energy and connection. Together, the gals are discussing some of the ways women are missing the opportunities to connect with their future partners and what easy adjustments women can make to their dating profiles and personal mindsets to have both their profile as well as energy be ready for emotional connection and lasting love. They also answer listener questions: Why won’t men commit? Can long distance relationships actually work? Does Amy’s advice change based on a woman’s age? How to keep the spark alive after 10 years together? How to date as a single mom? How long should we wait to hear “I love you” from a partner? Find Amy at @love.amy.nyc on Instagram where you can send her a DM and receive a list of questions to ask on dates. You can also visit her website at loveamy.co Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Click here to try EarlyBird CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! 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.
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    1 時間 9 分
  • 247: Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s shocking split

    247: Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s shocking split
    2024/10/31
    Lauren and Chan dive into Kody Brown’s most recent sins, which shows him looking everywhere except in the mirror. The gals touch on the latest rumors with Diddy’s freak-offs and the female A-lister who is being discussed. They weigh in on a recent “Ask Jane” advice submission and Jane’s surprising response. Lauren and Chan discuss Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s shocking split, a very interesting reaction from someone in the know, as well as the Lauren’s take on who Channing is morphing into. The gals chat about the woman who sat next to Taylor Swift’s father Scott on a flight and what questions they would have asked him. Finally, they put their business caps on and dive into the decline of Starbucks. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Click here to try EarlyBird CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! 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.
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    55 分
  • 246: Do people who don’t work need a vacation home? Chatting Meghan & Harry news, Taylor & Travis updates, Liam Payne & rhoslc

    246: Do people who don’t work need a vacation home? Chatting Meghan & Harry news, Taylor & Travis updates, Liam Payne & rhoslc
    2024/10/22
    Lauren and Chan share the toils of being fashion girlies in Manhattan and give their hot take on sample sales and clothing resale. The gals chat about 50 Cent being the canary in the coal mine about Diddy for the past decade and the upcoming Netflix doc “Diddy Do It?” They air their grievances with members of the Kelce family regarding the Eras tour and what photographic evidence they are waiting to see. Lauren and Chan discuss Harry and Meghan’s recent vacation home purchase in Portugal and what rich people behavior is truly baffling to the commoners. They gals discuss Taylor Swift’s birthday gifts to Travis Kelce and what it says about any future engagement ring. Lauren and Chan touch on Luann De Lesseps’s recent statements about Real Housewife salaries and discuss the costs of being a Real Housewife. The gals chat RHOSLC’s Bronwyn Newport and why Salt Lake City’s Housewives are giving viewers so many reasons to tune in. Finally, Lauren and Chan discuss the heartbreaking details of Liam Payne’s tragic passing. Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Click here to try EarlyBird CBD/THC gummies and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 for 20% off. To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! 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.
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    57 分
  • 245: celebs dressing and behaving badly!

    245: celebs dressing and behaving badly!
    2024/10/14
    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 Jessica Chastain putting Jet Blue on blast via Twitter and why it didn’t have the desired outcome with the public. They discuss Hailey Bieber’s distance with her parents and why Hailey isn’t the average nepo baby. Lauren and Chan touch on the allegations of Elon Musk spying on Amber Heard and why Amber is living her best life post-Johnny Depp trial. The gals do a quick fashion Q&A answering listener questions about fall trends, when it’s ok to splurge, and their thoughts on the best first luxury purchase. Finally, Lauren and Chan get into the RHOC of it all, where they dive into updates on Shannon Beador, vulnerability from Heather Dubrow, and the storyline they would love to hear more from. ​​Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 分
  • 244: Finally dishing on Lana & Jeremy, Kristin & Mark, Taylor’s Freckle Sparkles, and the Big Rumor About Reign

    244: Finally dishing on Lana & Jeremy, Kristin & Mark, Taylor’s Freckle Sparkles, and the Big Rumor About Reign
    2024/10/09
    Lauren and Chan chat about recent life updates, including Lauren’s celebrity sighting in New York City and Chan’s engagement photo conundrum. The gals discuss their theory on what is going on with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and unpack some of the rumors that have been circulating. They touch on Meghan Markle’s recent event appearance and the negative spin some creators take with Meghan content. They also discuss Lana Del Rey's recent marriage to Jeremy Dufrene. Lauren and Chan dive into the recent breakup between Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes and what project has been fast tracked as a result. The gals discuss another couple that may be headed toward a split– Kanye West and Bianca Censori. Finally, they dive into all things Diddy, including a few dark theories, his mother’s statement, and which celebrities are likely sweating big time over Diddy’s arrest. ​​Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • 243: Pop Apologists 101

    243: Pop Apologists 101
    2024/10/02
    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 Pop Apologists back to the podcast world. They go into detail about some of the most famous Pop Apologists and family lore (Their stint as child activists! Nordstrom ribbon cuttings!) and share more about each member of the Bledsoe family. Finally, Lauren and Chan share more about their lives and careers. ​​ Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder and use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus episode of Pop Apologists every Friday! 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.
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    58 分