Crazy Zen Life
By Brittan Swan/Shannon Kessler
Crazy Zen LifeMay 13, 2020
Queen of Snacks and We are Worried Darling- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan
Sometimes an episode just flows and we stay on topic, this is not that kind of episode. But, we do offer some real nuggets of pop culture insight. We catch you up on all we know about the Venice Film Festival and the premier of, "Don't Worry Darling. We also give our takes on the death of the queen and what future plans are in store for the monarchy. Also, if you've ever wondered how married people deal with weird snack habits stick around for the end of the episode. Apple or single pick? Which one are you?
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Wilde About Hollywood Drama
Fridays are made for a social catch up! This week was jammed packed with all kinds of drama and we had our popcorn and opinions ready for all of it. Here's the lineup:
Serena at the US Open:
- This is supposably the retirement tour for Serena and the Arthur Ashe Stadium is pulling out all the stops for the tennis icon. We are tuned in for all of it.
https://www.npr.org/2022/09/02/1120558075/serena-williams-us-open-retires
2022 VMAs:
- Did you catch the VMAs? (insert giggle) Ya, we didn't either. But the next day catch up was worth every scroll. We break down the highlights and dive into the Taylor Swift cryptic messages.
Olivia Wilde & Shia Labeouf Drama:
- The "Dont Worry Darling" director is having some Hollywood drama and this seems to be two years in the making. We attempt to go over it all.
Britney Spears Releases a new track:
- Britney seems to be on top of her game again after releasing the new hit song with Elton John. But is Brit ok?
https://okmagazine.com/p/fans-plead-britney-spears-help-bizarre-video/
Brittany Aldean is poking the transgender bear:
- Brittany Aldean released a transitioning tiktok/reel where she chose some choice words seemingly trying to slam the transgender community. We give our thoughts.
Two Reality Shows and a Podcast- Southern Charm thoughts, Pete and Kim K., Demi CHD Interview
This is not a mirage. This is real. A real freaking episode ready for your listening pleasure. Sure, its been a minute and we needed to take some time for some summer fun. Kids are back in school and between tennis lessons and carpool we found time to record the best episode you've heard all week.
We start off by talking all things Southern Charm. It's our thing, and we love to discuss this offline so why not take it to the podcast world. We discuss the cast, the questionable behavior, and what the future holds for this season. We will be dialed in no matter what.
Have you heard? Kim and Pete broke up! Or did they? We give out hot takes and is there more to the Kardashian machine?
Demi Lovato aired more of her personal life on the Call Her Daddy Podcast this week. Is she being her authentic self? Is Demi just trying to sell her latest album? CZL dives in.
Enjoy the show!!
Charmed and Free to Bleed
We need a new word for salty when referring to this episode. Wow! We are coming in hot and we make no apologies. Lots to cover and we jump around a ton. From tampons to Southern charm, to rebranding Hailey Bieber's new skincare line. We are truly solving all of the world's problems. (Hint: Don't sleep on Venmo scroll.) We talked about some much nonsense that we didn't even get a chance to cover anything about the Kardashians. You are welcome. Enjoy the ride and borderline verbal fireworks.
References for this podcast:
Tampon BS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampon_tax
Hailey Bieber getting sued:
Girls Gotta Eat Podcast:
Why do we care about the MTV Movie Awards, Shannon watches the Kardashians, the verdict on the verdict
I between carpools we pop in to see what the hot goss is all about. It was kind of a slow news week so here are our hot takes on the headlines that peaked our interest the most.
Was anyone else surprised that the MTV movie awards popped up on your feed this week? Who knew this cooky award show was even still a thing? We give our take on why MTV is bringing back this ancient award show.
Selling sunset cast cannot stay out of the news and we are not hating it. We recently listened to the Call Her Daddy podcast interview with Christine Quinn and it was a bit of a head scratcher. Is she a villain? Is she still trying to fool all of us? We breakdown the interview today on the pod.
Shannon finally caved and started watching the Kardashians on Hulu this week. We can all breathe a sigh of relief as she attempts to catch up with he rest of the world. She gives us her review and what her biggest "hell yes" and "hard pass" moments are.
The trial of the year has finally concluded and we can all stop talking about vodka bottles and pooping on a pillow. Can Amber or Jonny recover from this?
This is a super fun episode! Don't forget to share with a friend and like and review.
Enjoy! - Shannon and Brittany
Kravis Wedding #3 and Depp/ Heard Trial Updates
Third time is a charm, right? Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker wedded again in Portofino, Italy last week. The wedding was a spectacle on so many levels and we discuss is all. From the fashion to the guest, we do a deep dive on this buzz worthy wedding.
Will the Amber Herd/ Jonny Depp trial end? What more can be discovered from this toxic relationship. We give our recent take on the trial and what we think the future holds for trials like this in the future.
Enjoy the show!
We all have senoritis, Selling Sunset Shocker, Celebrity Skincare Drama
This week's episode is hanging on by a thread. After a crazy Derby week, Mother's Day, and way to many cocktails the haze has still not completely been lifted. But, we are here with the the top three headlines that turned our heads.
- Selling Sunset Shocker. Chrishell Stause revealed an interesting piece of information on the last week's Selling Sunset reunion. Wow! We did not see that coming.
- Dave Chappelle was attacked during the final moments of his set at the Hollywood Bowl.
- Selena Gomez pisses off Haley Bieber fans once again after posting a make up tutorial just minutes after Haley Bieber on TikTok. Why are fans so invested in this nonexistent feud? We discuss!
We hope you enjoy the show!!!
Two Trials and a Shooting
After a little life hiccup we are back this week to fill you in on all of the drama from the past two weeks. A lot has happened in the legal world and we do our best to break it down but we probably should have brushed up on our Law and Order before recording. Here we go!
- Our biggest take aways from the Jonny Depp/ Amber Heard trial
- Black Chyna sues the Kardashians
- The voice from a famous viral sound from tiktok is now viral on only fans.
- Hailey Bieber's health scare and video release
- ASAP Rocky is arrested
Enjoy the show!!
Resources from this episode:
Bennifer 2.0 gets engaged; Britney Spears has more than a food baby; Kravis Vegas Wedding
We are fresh off of a two week spring break to being you a massive Social Catch Up. The pop culture world had some groundbreaking headlines while we were away. Let's get into them!
- Jada Pinkett Smith under fire for comments made about Will Smith after the Oscar incident.
- JLo and Ben are getting married.
- Britney Spears is having baby.
- Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married (sort of).
Enjoy the show!
A Quickie but in a Good Way
Slow news week but still a great check in. Father Andy Cohen has announced that there will be TWO new RHNYC coming to Bravo. What will the response be? Is this series dead in the water? But, we can all agree Countess Luann is great TV.
Kylie is changing her new baby boy's name. Why? What is going on behind the scenes that Kylie is not talking about?
Shannon catches us up on her reading goals of 2022 and what her favorite reads are so far.
Enjoy this week's Social Catch Up!
2 Celebrity Updates and a Questionable Cup
You would normally think the weirdest thing about today's podcast would be the latest antics from the Kardashians. Today, their weirdness takes a back seat as Shannon dives into the growing pains of her daughter starting her period and new things to try out instead of a tampon. Of course we touch on the latest drama from the K family and their new Hulu show about to drop. Also, Kelly Clarkson is no longer Kelly Clarkson. What? Tune into today's pod to hear all of the latest deets from the past week. Enjoy the show!
Diamonds on Vaginas- Britney Spears naked on IG & Tinder Swindler sued by diamond magnate
On our quick pop in today we cover a few of the pressing headlines from this week.
- Britney Spears vacations with her fiancé on a remote island and decides to post all of the details with very little clothing.
- The world has all eyes on Ukraine as Russia invades. We touch on some of the ways that the sports world is responding to the invasion.
- Tinder Swindler is in hot water and might get what he deserves. The REAL LEVIEV family is pressing charges against the world renowned fraud.
Enjoy the show!
Saget Saga, Aaron Rodgers has a red flag, "And Just Like That" Kanye still makes us cringe
We took about a 20 minute break this week to report on other stories in pop culture and to our surprise the world kept going. We have a few things to fill you in on since last week and here is our line up:
- Aaron Rodgers breaks off his engagement to actress Shailene Woodley.
- New details behind the mysterious death of Bob Saget are released and his family is suing to keep other confidential information from being exposed.
Newsweek Article about Bob:https://www.newsweek.com/bob-saget-autopsy-reveals-head-trauma-similar-baseball-bat-doctor-1679833
3.Kanye is still making us cringe but is this public mental breakdown going too far?
4. We do a "hot take" breakdown on Season 1 of "And Just Like That". Ooof...season 2 has a ton of work to do.
Enjoy the show!!
Adult Valentine's Day + Subscriptions we L-O-V-E
On today's pop in we discuss how to do Valentine's day as an adult and our favorite subscriptions.
Elevate:
Nutrafol
Who Gives a Crap Link:
https://www.talkable.com/x/xpaJEb
Blueland:
The Farmer's Dog:
https://www.thefarmersdog.com/
Canopy:
We literally can't keep up with the Kardashians and is Wordle worth it?
We had NO plans to discuss any of the Kardashian drama today but it is the media train that just wont stop. Even as I type this Kanye has gone on more rants and posted more crazy accusations. Keeping up in real time is near impossible but here is what we know as of Thursday afternoon. We also discuss the latest information from Bob Saget's family regarding his death. On the deep dive of the week we discuss the Julia Fox interview from the Call Her Daddy podcast. Oh! And did you hear that Kylie had a baby boy? Let's jump right into the weekend with a great social catch up! Enjoy the show!
Vagina Juice and More!
We begin tis episode with a little dry January recap and why Shannon was plagued with unexpected vagina juice. This week's social catch up line up is:
-Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are pregnant and the world stopped to check out their epic pregnancy announcement. Get ready to have the coolest kid ever grace the world very soon.
-Former Miss America, Chelsie Kryst, dies after jumping to her death from a NYC building earlier this week. We discuss the legacy she left behind and how the pageant world is effected from the passing of this well known beauty queen.
-Minnie changed into a suit and everyone had an opinion about it. As a tribute to Disney Land Paris' 30th anniversary, Disney partnered with Stella McCartney to help bring a fresh look to our favorite lady mouse. Not everyone feels this was the best move. We unpack some of the criticism said about Minnie Mouse's new look.
-Brené Brown decided to take a pause from podcasting after dedicating some time to learn more about the Spotify misinformation guidelines. She received major heat for this decision. We discuss her stance and latest statement.
Whoopie Goldberg is suspended after making insensitive remarks about the Holocaust.
Resources:
https://people.com/parents/rihanna-pregnant-expecting-first-baby/
https://www.intheknow.com/post/minnie-mouse-makeover/
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article257792038.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/31/us/cheslie-kryst-dead.html
https://brenebrown.com/articles/2022/02/01/an-update-on-my-decision-to-pause-the-podcasts/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/us/whoopi-goldberg-holocaust.html
Social Catch Up: Lots of Sh*t with a candy crunch!
We love a good a theme just as much as a four letter word at CZL, and this week we are giving ,lots of both. We shifted through all of the sh*t of the news headlines to give you just the meat and potatoes of what you need to know. And, we are not just talking about Brittany's toilet troubles.
-We take a light look at the 2-part interview Alex Cooper (Call Her Daddy) had with Jamie Lynn Spears last week. Jamie Lynn opens up about her life living in the shadows of her famous sister and how "she was too young to remember" a lot of the details. We go over a lot of what Jamie Lynn DIDN'T say.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YGHGo6ZZw9DIkvy6VV0TJ- Jamie Lynn Interview
- And good ole Kanye (Ye) is definitely trying to go for the social catch up mention record. He showed up this week opening up about HIS narrative to Hollywood Unlocked and shedding light on his recently Kim Kardashian drama. Did security really turn him away from Kim's house? Is there a second sex tape? We may never know but we must discuss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqkgyU-Tu84 - Kanye Interview
The most beloved candy in the world is getting makeover! (or an upgrade) M&M's are coming in to 2022 with a fresh look and new attitude. Should other candy companies take the hint?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/01/21/mandms-rebrand-personalities/
Social Catch Up: MGK ring of pain, Kimye party woes, Jamie Lynn gives us questionable tea, legends lost this week
This week has been quite a doozy! Let's catch up, shall we? We are beyond excited that MGK popped the question to Megan Fox last week but some recent details about the engagement ring have us questioning this eccentric couple even more. It wouldn't be a social catch up without mentioning Ye (formally known as Kanye West) and Kim Kardashian. Between the awkward photo shoot with Julia Fox to the twitter rant about a child's birthday party, Kanye gave us tons of content. Did this push Kim further into Pete's arms? Are Kanye's actions a ploy to control Kim even post divorce? And, if that wasn't enough, Jamie Lynn goes on a press tour spilling all the deets of her upcoming book and Britney is not happy. Can these famous sisters mend this family feud? We discuss is all!
This week also heavy after the passing of our beloved zenfriend, Lara MacGregor, to metastatic breast cancer on January 18th. We are sending all of the love and hopeful thoughts to Lara's friends and family. to learn more about Lara's mission visit https://hopescarves.org/
"And Just Like That" and Trader Joe's Dating App- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler
Nothing could keep us from giving you all of the latest headlines this week! Well, maybe a trip to Indy and a stomach bug, but we made it just in time for your Friday Social Catch up!
- We revisit the relationship status of Meghan King and her 8 week nuptials to Cuff Biden. What went wrong? What is she saying in private DMs? We have the deets.
- The death of Bob Saget has left Hollywood shook. The outpouring love and support for the beloved actor/comedian has us all reliving our 90's best TV dad moments.
- Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet split after 5 years of marriage.
- MGK and Megan Fox are engaged! Seems legit and we discuss. Check out this amazing interview from the Drew Barrymore Show with MGK. It will have you pushing play on MGK.
- We are only 6 episodes into "And Just Like That" and we have all of our hot takes on the season thus far. We touch on the controversy surrounding Chris Noth, the backlash from the multiple minority groups, how the absence of Samantha was portrayed, and of course the fashion.
Enjoy this week's Social Catch Up!
CZL is Damp and Ready- Shannon Kessler and Brittany Swan
New Year, new vibe, same shit show! Let’s welcome in 2022 with a little CZL vibe check and social catch up. Instead of coming in hot this year we have decided to come in super steady. Like, a good grilled cheese and tomato soup. It's always good and but so many ways to jazz it up. (no idea where that came from) We have a great show today. We check in with how our New Year’s and holiday season went down and declare to the world what our resolutions are. We have visions, goals, and maybe even a few guests in our future. Buckle up!
Social Catch up is a quick one:
- Paying tribute to Betty White.
- Tristan Thompson paternity reveal
- Should Clayon Echard be the new Bachelor?
Enjoy the show!
No Jingle in my Jangle- Holiday Hangover 2021 Edition
We know its that time of year again. Stress, anxiety, and mounting pressure from a fictitious fat man in a suit. Holiday season is in full throttle mode and we are barely puttering along, and we have a feeling we are not alone. Join in our one on one chat as we discuss what has us having the holiday icks and what is bringing us joy. We also share what made our naughty list and what is on our nice list. Enjoy our quick pop in CZL holiday style!
Dionne Twitter Roasts; Astroworld Update; Paris Gets Hitched; Britney is FREE
We are super thankful for all of great headlines this week. Here's our weekly roundup:
- Who knew Dionne Warwick was such a twitter gem. We go through some of her most recent burns on twitter this year and how there is no celeb off limits to her tweets.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahdobro/dionne-warwick-funny-tweets
- Travis Scott is in deep legal trouble after further backlash from Astroworld tragedy.
https://www.npr.org/2021/11/16/1056198682/nike-travis-scott-shoe-astroworld-deaths-delayed
- Britney Spears is finally free and she is ready to unleash all of her feelings from her 13 years conservatorship.
- Paris gets hitched and we are loving all of the looks and inside details from her special day.
Merry Mariah McD‘s menu, Paul Rudd is the sexiest, Travis Scott & Astroworld tragedy
- As we gear up for the holidays and hearing Mariah Carey every five minutes, we cant wait for the release of McDonald's Mariah inspired menu. Will this have the masses flocking to get all the fast food?
- We always knew Paul Rudd was the sexiest, now People Magazine confirmed it.
- DEEP DIVE- Astroworld and Travis Scott reaction---Last Friday Travis Scott’s Astro World Festival ended in the largest mass casualty at a concert in US history. 8 people are dead and hundreds of people injured after a large crowd rushed the stage creating a stampede that many say could have been prevented.
Resources:
Mariah Menu - https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/11/10/mcdonalds-mariah-carey-menu-free-food-december-deals/6361282001/
Spears:
Travis Scott:
NYtimes : https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/07/us/astroworld-travis-scott-deaths.html
Paul Rudd Movies:
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/all-paul-rudd-movies-ranked/
Kim K is crushing on Pete Davidson; Gigi Hadid and Zayne Malik have family drama; Real Housewives go global
<ul><li> Kim K is dating Pete? Why is this so shocking? Could he be the nice guy she needs? </li>
<li>Yolanda and Zayne Malik are in a feud and Gigi is caught in the middle. </li>
<li>Andy Cohen is taking the Housewives to Dubi! Lots of TV sparkle coming from Bravo tv and we are here for it. </li>
<li>Britney Spears is coming for Lynn Spears but then deletes the tweet. We have the deets on this jaw dropping IG slap. </li>
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Happy Friday, zen friends! Don’t forget to check our stories for the latest question of the week. I know a lot of you will want to share your thoughts.
172. Social Catch-Up: Hazards in KY, Safety on Set, and Brian Laundrie‘s Teeth?
This week's catch up has us asking so many questions. Who on earth approved the Hazard High School Homecoming Pep Rally? How does a loaded gun get on to a movie set? Are those really Brian Laundrie's teeth? And what super hero has us ready to blast off this summer? Press Play and find out!
Brian Laundrie:
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/brian-laundrie-autopsy-results-bring-even-more-questions-about-gabby-n1282336 Hazard KY: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/10/27/kentucky-high-schools-man-pageant-lap-dances-being-investigated/8571054002/ More about the principal: https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article255333671.html Alec Baldwin: https://time.com/6109982/on-set-shooting-rust/ https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/rust-shooting-investigation-10-27-21/index.htmlSocial Catch-Up: Who‘s Engaged, Who‘s Married, Who‘s Throwing Shade, and Who‘s still Supporting R.Kelly?
Rounding out this week with another in person Social Catch Up! Who are we? The controversy lights up this week behind reality stars Madison Lecroy and Meghan King (now Owens). Can we agree that R Kelly needs to be removed from all streaming. We cover the latest stats on R Kelly downloads and why his songs still available to the masses. We also give the latest updates on Gabby Petito case.
Websites:
Madison LeCroy People Article:
https://people.com/tv/southern-charm-madison-lecroy-is-engaged/
Cuffe/Biden Wedding:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/12/entertainment/cuffe-biden-owens-marries-meghan-o-toole-king/index.html
Britney Spears throwing shade:
https://pagesix.com/2021/10/12/britney-spears-seemingly-shades-jamie-lynns-book-title-change/
Rolling Stones Article:
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/r-kellys-sales-streams-guilty-verdict-1239159/
Gabby Petito:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/12/us/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-investigation-update-tuesday/index.html
169. Social Catch-Up: Epic Super Bowl Halftime Show & Where in the world is Brian Laundrie
Move over JLo, this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show is going to be EPIC! We chat about who's performing and recap some of our favorite shows from year's past.
Brittany also updates us on the ever twisting turns of the Brian Laundrie hunt. You will not believe who she started listening to for info. Press play and enjoy Zen Friends!
169: Social Catch Up - MEGA Episode: New Bachelor Host, Formula 1Making History, R. Kelly Convictions, and ALL the Updates on Britney Spears
There may be a slight chill I’m the air but we are coming hot with this social catch up. Today we bring the thunder on all of the biggest headlines for the week. Don’t have the time to scan all the pop drama? Don’t worry we did all of the work for ya. Here’s our round up:
- Jesse Palmer is named the new host of The Bachelor. Is he the right the right pick?
- Lewis Hamilton reaches 100 race wins. Shannon explains why this is a huge deal in the F1 race world.
- The R.Kelly verdict heard ‘round the world. We breakdown a mini timeline of events and the evolution of terror this singer put so many through.
- It’s an understatement to say we fe down a Britney Spears rabbit hole. We are still in shock from the release of the latest spears’ documentary release, Britney vs. Spears. We give an ENTIRE timeline breakdown of Britney’s conservatorship. Buckle up! It’s a long ride.
Please check out our sources below and our IG for any of our latest headline finds. Don't forget to share, rate, and review CZL wherever you download your podcast!
Resources:
*https://www.npr.org/2021/09/27/1040528011/r-kelly-verdict-guilty-racketeering-sex-trafficking
R Kelly found guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges
Britney vs Spears Bombshells: What's Revealed in Netflix Doc on Her Conservatorship
Controlling Britney Spears: film offers new details on singer’s daily life under conservatorship
Social Catch Up- Britney Netflix Doc set to release, Nicki Minaj #ballgate, Gabby Petito case
Information was coming in so strong this week that we had to wait until Friday morning to record just so we could give you the latest. Here's our Social Catch Up lineup:
- Britney Spears Netflix is set to drop on September 26th and the world is all of a buzz. The documentary is projected to uncover all of the ins and outs of her conservatorship. Britney doc trailer
- Nicki Minaj has some opinions about the Covid-19 vaccine and twitter and the Whitehouse are scratching their heads. Could this cancel Nicki? Nicki Minaj #ballgate
- Gabby Petito's body was finally located this week and her so-called boyfriend is still no where to be found. We give you the breakdown of what we know and the conspiracy thoeries circling the web. Gabby Petito 911 call and body cam footage
We hope you enjoy this week's social Catch up! Tune in each week to hear our breakdown of the headlines the CZL community is talking about.
Dating IRL 2021 & Zen Hot Takes on Dating Your Spouse- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler
Not sure if we are qualified to give dating advice but we definitely have our thoughts on dating in 2021. Things have changed slightly since we have been in the game but but when it comes to reading social interactions we are your chicks! We take on problems like texting vs hanging out and is there such thing as a rebound?
We then switch gears to dating your spouse. How do you keep things going after the "I- do?" We talk about popular date options, finding ways to connect, and a very polarizing final question.
We hoe you enjoy all of our rapid fire tidbits. Don't forget to subscribe to CZL and rate and review. Happy Listening!
Social Catch Up- Met Gala Wins and Misses, Britney has a Fiancé, Passing of Norm McDonald
We are coming down from a news week high. Lots going on this week in our pop culture world. We couldn't wait to dive in:
- Britney Spears is engaged! We are so happy for our favorite pop princess but does she have to shut down her IG? These new life transitions has Britney fans rattled.
- We probably spend way too long diving deep into the fashion hits and misses at the Met Gala. We just couldn't resist. There was so much to unpack, we couldn't leave any celeb behind.
- Norm McDonald passes at the age of 61 after battling cancer for 9 years. We break down our memories and how his legacy will live on.
Don't worry, we know it's a long one. Enjoy this week's social catch up!
”If you resist, it persists” talking all things privacy and secrecy with our resident therapist- Megan B. Bartley, MAMFT
Megan is BACK! We are so excited to welcome Megan B. Bartley back to the pod and help us dissect the inner workings of parenting and privacy. We live in a digital age where most interactions happen at our fingertips and that is a heavy burden for an adolescent. How do you keep them safe? How do you monitor without prying? These are all touchy topics to approach a pre-teen. Today, Megan walks us through the power of being a good listener, trusting your gut, and asking the right questions for your child. She even touches on what privacy and secrecy mean at different ages and even for a marriage. #mindblown Enjoy the show, zen friends! Megan is also available at all of the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmeganb/
https://linktr.ee/MindfulMeganB
Social Catch Up- Hollywood is Knocked Up, Britney is Almost Free, Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac Give us all the Feels
You would think with a short week the news would be a little slow. Not in our pop culture world! The headlines were hot this week. Here is ur line up:
- Tons of stars announced they were expecting this week and the list kinda shocked us. Oh baby baby!
- Britney is almost free! The latest standing on Britney Spears conservatorship. Bye, Bye Jamie!
- Tennis Pro Sloane Stephans weighs in on online bullies and the disturbing racist comments she has received.
- Unpopular opinions Part 2
Enjoy the show!
Social Catch Up- Nirvana Cover Art Legal Battle,Scott Disick Dm Slide, Addison Rae is a Star?, MLM doc sneak peek
Let's Catch Up on the week of headlines!
- The famous naked baby in the Nirvana album cover is suing multiple people from the Nirvana camp with charging child pornography
- Can Scott Disick slid into his Ex's DMs? We weigh in.
- TikTok Star Addison Rae takes over Netflix in the 2000's remake He's All That
- Sneak Peek into our future convo about MLM documentary
Enjoy the Show!!
How to Brand Yourself Like a Pro- A crash course in marketing yourself with Danielle Davis
We are not born knowing how to brand/market our lives. That is why the universe sent us the wonderful Danielle Davis from LouWhatWear & Lemonade PR to give us a crash course in the this very important life skill. It doesn’t matter if you're selling candles to coffee, we all need help navigating the art of promoting what we do. Ms. Davis does know what she's talking about when it comes to brand management. This wonder woman is a partner in a very successful PR/ digital branding company and also runs a long running Louisville blog called LouWhatWear. Tune in today as Danielle gives you tangible tips on how to shamelessly plug yourself and take pride in what sets you on fire. In Danielle’s words, “if you won’t talk about what you’re doing, who will?” Be prepared to take notes and be inspired by the our favorite hype girl in the biz. Oh! And, as if this girl isn't taking on enough already, Danielle and Shannon have paired up for a new project that is sure to have your engines revved. Enjoy the show!!!
Social Catch Up- Jesus Lizards, Kylie Preggo, JLo Gets Petty
We are live and in person folks! Social Catch up is being brought to you on a bedroom floor somewhere in Boca Raton. Today, we talk about all of the things:
- Brittany's weird Florida critters.
- Kylie is preggo again and the world is freaking out.
- Jlo deletes A Rod from her IG. Is that petty or customary?
- Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz dating? Real or PR stunt?
Enjoy this week's Social Catch Up!
Can We Be Friends? Discussing friendship after 35- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan
When you're in your twenties you feel like you walk out of your door and trip over 5 people that want to your friend. But, after committed relationships, careers, and possibly kids, how do you maintain friendships (or cultivate new ones) with all of that going on? Well, help is here! Not expert help but educated assistance. Here at CZL we feel that we have really honed in on the craft of friendship through trial and error and countless bottles of wine. Today, we discuss making friends during transitional times, when to let go of a friend, and key ways to find the right friends for where you are in your life. Tons of tangible tips in this episode. ENJOY!
Social Catch Up- Lizzo Deals with Trolls, Celebrities that don't bathe, Bama Rush Tiktok Takeover
So much to discuss this week. We jump right into it!
- After Lizzo's latest release, the trolls came out hard for her and it was personal. Lizzo takes to YouTube is an emotional video, that has now been deleted, to shred some light on what she deals with behind the scenes.
- Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis share on a well known podcast that they wait to smell their kids BEFORE giving them a bath. This led to other celebrities sharing their bathing habits. Is this a trend we all should consider?
- Tiktok's latest trend is the Bama Rush posts and we cannot get enough. This, of course, had the internet spiraling and doing a deep dive on the greek life in the southern states and why it is so important to the SEC colleges.
We love having all of our new Zen Friends in our community. Thank you again for all of your support. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to all of CZL so you're in the zen loop! Enjoy the drop today.
Resources for today's episode:
Celebs that don't bathe: https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/celebrities-who-dont-bathe/ Discrimination at University of Alabama: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a10379/revolution-on-sorority-row-september-2014/ Money in sororities https://money.com/sorority-costs-bama-rush-tiktok/ https://www.insider.com/how-woman-handled-finances-for-alabama-sorority-as-teen-tiktok-2021-8"If you Don't See it, I Can't Help You"- Social Catch Up- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler
We have all of the opinions today when it comes to the back to school process and carpool. Why does carpool suck so bad?
- From our heated thoughts about carpool to a round of applause for the amazing women olympic athletes who took home a shocking number of metals and record from this year's summer games.
- Cuomo finally resigned after political pressure from inside and outside his party. What does this mean for politics in NY moving forward?
- Rihanna is a billionaire. That's right, a BILLIONAIRE. We discuss why we think this songstress is making all of the right money moves when it comes to her business model.
- We also share the results from last week's tipping controversy. We were shocked by the results.
Tipping Controversy, Kelly Clarkson's Messy Divorce, Matt Damon Doesn't Say the F-slur Anymore
The topics are strong today!
- We start out by addressing a weird tipping encounter Shannon experienced a few nights ago. This event lead us to ask some tough questions about tipping and the correct protocol.
- Kelly Clarkson's divorce is getting a little messy. This songstress is in a hefty legal battle with ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
- During an interview for his new movie, Matt Damon revealed that he no longer uses the F-slur due to a letter his daughter wrote to him a few months ago. The response to this sudden change in behavior has the world questioning why Matt Damon was even saying this harmful word at all.
- The olympics are all we can watch right now! We touch on a few of our favorite moments from the 2021 summer games.
Resources:
Matt Damon
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2021/07/30/stillwater-matt-damon-movie-review/%3famp=1 Kelly Clarkson: https://stylecaster.com/kelly-clarkson-net-worth/ Snoop & Kevin Hart https://mashable.com/video/snoop-dogg-kevin-hart-olympics-horse-crip-walking
Ep.156 Social Catch Up - Simone Biles makes a Stand, Bennifer Update, and Britney Spears coming in HOT with a New Lawyer
Catching Up this week with the decision heard around the world by Simon Biles. Jennifer Lopez turns 52 on a Yacht in St. Tropez and almost breaks the internet. Britney Spears picks her own lawyer and comes at Jamie Lynn with some passive-aggressive Instagram comments and it's just the amount of petty we are looking for this week!
Simone Biles:
https://news.yahoo.com/why-simone-biles-decision-withdrawal-173236604.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Bennifer:
https://www.aol.com/ben-affleck-cant-keep-hands-230605848.html
Britney Spears:
https://www.npr.org/2021/07/26/1020857734/britney-spears-lawyer-files-request-for-new-conservator-of-her-money
Ep#154 Life Check In - Catching up on the Big Move
Brittany is in town and catching us up on all moving adventures! We also chat about the latest in the Britney Spears conservatorship and the dirty deeds of Jamie Spears. We briefly touch on the NIL and how the NCAA now allows athletes to make money off of their identity.
CZL Favorite Things: Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler
Today we share all of our current favorite things that we cannot live without. From beauty tips to our favorite show recommendation, we cover it all! Enjoy!
Ice roller:
Hey Dudes:
Osea oil:
https://oseamalibu.com/blogs/wellness-blog/how-to-choose-the-best-facial-oil-for-your-skin-type
Grande brow:
Super Goop:
Elta MD:
Lilibet Diana has arrived and Chris Harrison is out; Jay Cutler wants more; The Food Network has some juicy secrets
THIS IS A BIG ONE! Talking Transitions and Cicadas- Brittany Swan & Shannon Kessler
We have been teasing our zen community for too long but here it is, our big reveal episode! This episode is a longtime coming and we address how we are taking on certain transitions in our lives as well as what is in store for CZL.
Oh! And we couldn't miss the opportunity to chat about the crazy cicada take over and our theory on these weird crustaceans. Are they aliens? Are they going to take over?
Enjoy Zen Friends!
Ep #150 Social Catch Up - "Friends" Reunion; Naomi Osaka; Cruella for life!
On this week's Social Catch Up we round up our favorite parts of the "Friends" Reunion, discuss the groundbreaking decision Naomi Osaka made, and get real about our favorite villain Cruella Devil.
We also giggle about the cutest Peloton instructor that is setting the internet on fire with his hilarious truth bombs.
Cody Rigsby:
https://people.com/sports/what-to-know-about-peloton-superstar-cody-rigsby/
Venus Williams Clap Back:
https://uproxx.com/sports/venus-williams-media-criticism-french-open-quote-video/
Should we cancel flip flops and Chrissy Teigen? Photoshopped Yearbook Photos and a Viral Kickback- Shannon Kessler & Brittany Swan
We are back people and we are ready to share all of the stories that were on our radar from the past week. We come in hot with a controversial story about a high school in Florida that decided to photoshop all cleavage out of 80 teenage girls yearbook photos. Why is this even accepted? Who implemented this policy? We discuss it all! We also cover hot takes on buying new towels and where it is acceptable to wear flip flops? (Please let us know what you think) The viral tiktok party that had the world talking is also covered today. The power of tiktok and genZ is something to discuss. Also, it wouldn't be a social catch up if we didn't address the controversy surrounding Chrissy Teigan and the resurfaced hateful tweets she directed towards a teenage girl from 10 years ago. Is this the end for the model turned entrepreneur? Enjoy our Catch UP!
Resources:
Florida School Photoshop Scandal: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article251641858.html Adrian's Kickback: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/24/style/adrians-kickback.htmlEp #148 Social Catch Up; Beep Beep Becky, Update on Bennifer, and Ellen calling it quits.
Today we talk about the insane panic creating a gas shortage, why JLo and Ben make us giddy, and our thoughts on Ellen's final season. Press play and enjoy!
Pipeline info:
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/12/996323371/colonial-pipeline-restarts-theres-no-need-to-panic-buy-gas-and-never-was Darkside Info: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-12/darkside-hackers-mint-money-with-ransomware-franchise Bennifer's Yellowstone Club get-away: https://www.insider.com/why-the-yellowstone-club-is-so-popular-with-business-moguls-2016-12Ep. #147 Social Catch Up: Bennifer, is that you? Billie Eilish serving the people, Will Smith breaking the internet
On today's Social Catch Up we take a trip down 2000 memory lane with a recent siting of J.Lo and Ben Affleck; Billie Eilish graces the cover of British Vogue and we are HERE for it; Britney Spears masters the art of the tiny sandwich; and Will Smith out there breaking the internet with his Dad Bod.
Bennifer: https://www.google.com/amp/s/pagesix.com/2021/04/30/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-hanging-out-after-alex-rodriguez-split/amp/Billie article:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/billie-eilish-vogue-interview/amp Britney Sandwich Video: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/tvshowbiz/video-2407742/Video-Britney-Spears-attempts-make-favorite-deli-sandwich.html Will Smith Photo: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fatherly.com/news/will-smith-dad-bod-instagram/amp/Social Catch Up: Derek Chauvin Verdict, Colton Underwood Comes Out, Rachel Hollis Needs to Go Away!- Brittany Swan& Shannon Kessler
We are back on a fabulous Friday to bring you all of the latest headlines from the week.
- A historical verdict was given to Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday. Is this justice or accountability?
- Colton Underwood comes out and Bachelor Nation reacts to his news and why his traumatic behavior to Cassie Randolph is not being addressed.
- Rachel Hollis- Girl Go Away! Rachel Hollis made headlines with her response to a DM a few weeks ago. This sparked a mini deep dive into her toxic behavior and why Rachel needs to go away.
- Annnnnnd, Lizzo admits that she slid into Chris Evans DMs and his hilarious response to her.
Resources for today's episode:
NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/trial-over-killing-of-george-floyd/2021/04/21/989500468/where-efforts-to-overhaul-policing-stand-in-congress-after-chauvin-verdict CNN: https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/derek-chauvin-trial-04-20-21/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reacting-to-derek-chauvin-trial-verdict-guilty-on-all/id1515152489?i=1000517970051 Rachel Hollis: Mother.ly https://www.mother.ly/news/rachel-hollis-backlash Be There In Five Podcast: Part 1: https://www.bethereinfive.com/podcast/2021/4/9/town-hollis Part 2: https://www.bethereinfive.com/podcast/2021/4/17/part-2-rachel-hollis-amp-the-rose-colored-glass-ceiling-the-venn-diagram-96n2m-exdmm Colton Underwood: https://people.com/tv/colton-underwood-relieved-after-coming-out-as-gay-and-focused-on-the-future-source/