FluentlyForward
By CAKE MEDIA
FluentlyForwardOct 11, 2021
Episode 35: Shia LaBeouf's history and blinds items feat. X Knows All
Shia LaBeouf has managed to capture the unholy trinity of three things: abuse allegations, an arrest record, and clowning. Or to make it even more sinister, a childhood of clowning. Today I'm joined by Christy from the X Knows All podcast as we dive into Shia LeBeouf's childhood, career, relationships and blind items. Along the way we also dish on Megan Fox, Miles Teller, and much more...
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Our clips from this podcast can be found here:
1. CBS This Morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR913AO2kMc 0:02 - 0:51
2. Big Boy TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrRjc3IUFE 0:01 - 0:30
3. Entertainment Tonight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezs8UH789HE 0:03 - 058
Episode 34: Trending pop culture news (Lori Harvey, Goop, Kevin Spacey and more)
Heller, heller! Today we doing a run down of some trending pop culture topics - from the Goop Diaper to the Madonna Vagina NFT (haha) to more blind-y items such as Lori Harvey and her relationship with Michael B. Jordan, to the darker topics such as Kevin Spacey making his return and Sophie Turner talking about experiencing trauma on the set of Game of Thrones.
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Episode 33: Celebrity psychic readings from Antphrodite
Hello hello (hello!) today I am so excited to have Antphrodite on our show! You have probably already seen his YouTube videos, but today we speak to him about everything - from how he started doing pop culture tarot readings, to the Taylor and Joe relationship, to Ezra Miller and much, much more. Join us for a nothing-held-back episode where we share all of our opinions (allegedly and for entertainment purposes) about celebrities and pop culture.
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Our clip from Megan Fox's interview in this episode can be found here: Megan Fox Glamour Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu_KjHDGBiU 6:51 - 7:34
Episode 32: Harry Potter facts, gossip and blind items
“I'll be listening to FluentlyForward in my bedroom, making no noise and pretending I'm not there." Today we are covering the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter! This solo episode covers facts on the franchise, fun facts about the movies - and of course, blind items and rumors about the cast. Those in this episode include: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Evanna Lynch, JK Rowling and much more. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, feel free to give this episode a wingardium-levio-FIVE-STAR review! :)
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Episode 31: Perez Hilton talks blind items, past controversy, and making out with John Mayer
Today we have Perez Hilton joining us on the podcast - the legendary king of pop culture and celebrity entertainment. We talk about his past and his present, get his perspective on blind items, and - something I never thought I would get the chance to do - we read Perez his own blind items and have him confirm live if they are true or not. Buckle up for an incredibly fun episode, and check out Perez's new CBD company My True 10.
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Episode 30: Journalism blind items with Taylor Lorenz
Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us today to talk about a host of things. Taylor is a journalist for The Washington Post and her beat covers the internet and online culture. Together we talk about the ins and outs of different social media apps today (why is TikTok growing so rapidly, which social media app is next on the horizon), different online content creators (is Axel Webber an industry plant, and what was the story about GirlWithNoJob) and much more. I also ask Taylor for her take on if journalists ever look at blind items ("100% they do") and we cover blind items on different journalists - Tucker Carlson, Julian Assange and of course, Elon Musk finds his way into the blind items again when it comes to gossip about journalists.
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Episode 29: Enty Lawyer returns to talk blind items, Oscars and more
Enty is back, baby! Today we have on the adored Enty Lawyer (for a second time!) to talk about how he founded Crazy Days and Nights, blind items on various celebrities, our take on the Oscars, how privileged and out-of-touch most celebrities are, and much more. Stay tuned for a fun 90 minute episode, and if you haven't already, check out Episode 18 when Enty first came on the show.
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Episode 28: Mean Girls blind items w/ Eli Rallo (TheJarr)
I'm not like a regular podcaster, I'm a cool podcaster! This week we're joined by Eli Rallo to talk about the iconic movie Mean Girls that still lives in all of our heads today. We go over fun and unknown facts about the movie, blind items on the cast members, and more. Also at the end of the episode is a little Q&A.
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Episode 27: Social media blinds w/ Talia and Alexis of Bad Vibes
Today we welcome to the pod Talia Lichtstein and Alexis Barber, from the Bad Vibes podcast! These two influencers join us for a Part Two on influencer blinds - covering YouTubers from James Charles to Jeffree Star, controversial influencers like Olivia Jade and Tana Mongeau, telling our personal stories (and blinds) on Caroline Calloway, and much more.
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Episode 26: NXIVM blind items w/ Jenny Claffey
Celebrity sex cults and tigers, oh my! Today I am joined by Jenny Claffey from the incredible Red Room podcast as we take a deep look into the NXIVM cult that attracted various B list celebrities. We talk about how this cult got started, how it compares to other cults (like Scientology or Jeffrey Epstein) and of course, we dive into the blind items surrounding NXIVM and Allison Mack, among others.
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Episode 25: Chatting Kardashians w/ Kardashian Kolloquium
Today we are joined by Kardashian Kolloquium (on Instagram and TikTok) to talk all things Kardashian family. We talk about how (and why) the Kardashians got famous, how they continue to be in the focus of all things pop culture, and of course - the blind items surrounding this family. Stay tuned for our take on the Kimye relationship, Kim's sex tape, where the family's brand starts and ends, and more.
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Episode 24: Modern Family blinds
Today we dive into the blinds and lore surrounding the hit ABC show Modern Family. In this episode we'll talk about the accomplishments of Modern Family, fun facts about the show, and of course blind items on the stars: Julie Bowen, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Sofía Vergara, Eric Stonestreet, Nolan Gould, Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Rico Rodriguez and more!
Episode 23: Euphoria blinds w/ Ready to be Petty
One of the most requested topics is covered today - blind items and gossip about the Euphoria cast and second season! This season of Euphoria has been surrounded by internet theories and lore about plot lines, relationships between the cast members and more. Today I’m joined by Torry from the Ready To Be Petty podcast as we dive into the blind items on these actors and actresses, and discuss what the internet is speculating on about this show.
Episode 22: Taylor Swift & Dianna Agron w/ what i will say
Today we dive into the world of Swiftgron - the theory that Taylor Swift and Dianna Agron dated. Cam from the what i will say podcast and Swiftgron masterpost on Tumblr explains to us everything about this theory - from when it started, to how it ended, to the songs that reference this relationship, and more. We also touch on Kaylor, bearding in Hollywood, why gay speculation isn't harmful, and much more! I hope you enjoy, and please check out Cam on TikTok for more Swiftgron information!
Episode 21: Old Hollywood blind items w/ Serena Shahidi (glamdemon2004)
And all that jazz! This week I'm joined by the glamorous Serena Shahidi who you know and love from TikTok. Together, we dive into Old Hollywood celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Warren Beatty, Judy Garland and more. We go over the tragic childhoods of these stars, and the blind items surrounding them. Spoiler alert - they're actually more dramatic than the blind items we read today. Also I announce the new FluentlyForward Substack newsletter!
Episode 20: Glee blind items w/ Celebrity Memoir Book Club
Today I'm joined by Claire (@clairethescare) and Ashley (@ashleyhammm) from the wonderful Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast (@celebritymemoirbookclub) to talk about the blind items covering the Glee cast. We talk about the Glee celebrities with the most controversy surrounding them, the deaths of the show's cast members, and how stunning we think Dianna Agron is - among many other topics. Trigger warning - we do talk about Matthew Morrison. Enjoy!
Episode 19: Sex trafficking in Hollywood and social media
Trigger warning! In this episode, I'm joined by Haley McNamara, the Vice President of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation - NCOSE (https://endsexualexploitation.org/) and my wonderful sister-in-law. I ask her for a professional lens on the Jeffrey Epstein situation, why so many women help men traffick, and much more. We also touch on celebrity sex cults (NXIVM), how social media apps like TikTok, Instagram and Twitter don't look out for child safety, and we cover the conspiracy of viral TikTok trafficking stories (a la being tracked through Airtags and the Wayfair theory). Stick around at the end for trending celebrity topics, and a few blind item stories as well. Find Haley at @hi.haleymcnamara on Twitter and @HaleyMcNamara on TikTok.
Episode 18: Enty and his CrazyDaysAndNights
Today we speak with the king of blind items, the master of celebrity lore, and the founder of CrazyDaysAndNights. Enty joins us today for over an hour of the best content I’ve ever heard in my life. We talk about how his blind item life came to be, how he created this network of celebrity tea, the psychology of blind items and how dark they can get (and why we as humans accept some blind items but refuse others) and much, much more. Also, of course, I can’t let the episode end without asking him what his thoughts are on Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss. Enjoy today’s episode - the peak of FluentlyForward!
Episode 17: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez (oh, and Hailey's here too)
Today we dive into the fascinating world of Jelena! What was the relationship between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez like (according to the blinds) and how does Hailey fit into all of this? My best friend Bridget joins me as we discuss the draw of their past relationship, our opinions on who Justin is as a person, and what the current state of this love triangle is.
Episode 16: Influencer and social media blind items
Join myself and Molly McAleer from “Trend Lightly” podcast as we dive into blind items and rumors on social media influencers. Yes, that’s right, blind items exist on these folks! We cover David Dobrik and his Vlog Squad members, the infamous Paul Brothers - Logan Paul and Jake Paul - as well as rounding things out with our hatred of Mike Majlak and our thoughts on Trisha Paytas. Also stayed tuned for the last minute of the episode that features a very special announcement!
Episode 15: Pop culture conspiracy theories
Today I’m joined by @skinfluencebymsk to talk about a vast range of pop culture conspiracy theories. Khloe Kardashian’s father, celebrities contracting Lyme disease, Mark Zuckerberg being a reptile, Armie Hammer’s cannibalism, the curse of the Glee cast…you name it, we talk about it excitedly in hushed tones haha. Head to @fluentlyforward on Instagram for a time-stamp reference of the episode, and enjoy!
Episode 14: The astrology of celebrities and their birth charts
Today I join @stfusherry from TikTok for a deep dive into the birth charts of celebrities (and, of course, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell) and the general world of spirituality and how it relates to celebrities. I also have a pretty length intro in today's podcast, on topics like the Chris Noth allegations and the rumors of Taylor Swift vs. Olivia Rodrigo beef. Head over to the @fluentlyforward Instagram for a break-down of time stamps associated with topics for today's podcast!
Episode 13: Diving deeper into Kaylor
Are you ready for it? Today I speak with a verified Kaylor expert (@taylesbianswift on TikTok) about the theory that Taylor Swift dated Karlie Kloss. We talk about the parallels in Taylor’s songwriting, the blind items involved, and much more. Also - I give some Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein updates at the beginning of the episode, and talk about trending celebrity news.
Episode 12: Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell blind items
Ready for a 101 on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell? Today I cover not only the history of Jeffrey Epstein, how his trafficking ring worked, and his relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, but also the blind items around this pair and the celebrities involved. Think only Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Prince Andrew were connected? I'll talk about the connections of this pedo pair to Elon Musk, Naomi Campbell, Kevin Spacey, Bill Gates and more...buckle up and be warned!
Episode 11: Pretty Little Liars blind items
Hello, hello! Today we're diving into blind items from the cast of Pretty Little Liars. We'll cover blinds on Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell and Troian Bellisario - while, of course, snippets about other celebrities pop in as well. Hope you enjoy the episode, and please join me in manifesting that I get to keep my TikTok account since it's on verge of a permanent ban haha. Happy Monday, enjoy!
Episode 10: Celebrity conspiracy theories w/ Beyond the Blinds
Join myself, Troy and Kelli (Beyond the Blinds) as we go a hop, skip and a jump from blind items to pure celebrity conspiracy theories. I tell them about theories from Taylor Swift to Britney Spears to Lorde, and we speculate on which theories have truth to them (if any). I also cover the recent Shawnmila breakup, the Pete/Kim situation, and rant for a bit about how every celebrity has a new makeup line.
Episode 9: The Office blind items
I'm just looking for the Jim to my Pam...in today's episode I'm joined by the hilarious Keara Sullivan (@superkeara on all platforms, especially TikTok) as we discuss blind items about The Office cast members, and also get wildly off topic along the way. Celebrities we also discuss include Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Taylor Swift, and honestly everyone? This episode is nearly two hours long, so get yourself a cup of something, and settle in to hang out with us for double the usual amount of time :)
Episode 8: Sex and the City blind items
I couldn't help but wonder...what are the blind items on the Sex and the City cast members? Join me and my best friend Bridget Bauer as we take a deep dive into the rumors and swirl around these four Manhattan characters - both inside the show, and outside of it. Also, stay tuned for some blind items on Mr. Big that surprised us, and will definitely surprise you.
Episode 7: Pitbull, The Pussycat Dolls, Enrique Iglesias and more
In this mini episode we're taking blind items back to their nostalgic past and digging into the blinds about: Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, The Pussycat Dolls, Akon, Sean Kingston and more. What you hear will...most definitely surprise you. Let's just say, I wasn't expecting anything too crazy with this bunch, but I was dead wrong. Enjoy! And thank you so much for the nice podcast reviews! You guys are making me feel so loved, I can't tell you how much it means!
Episode 6: Gossip Girl blind items
Hey Upper East Siders! Today we're diving into the world of blinds associated with the cast of Gossip Girl. We do a deep dive into celebrities such as Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Leighton Meester and more. I'll also talk about blind items that happened during the show - and some of these might shock you (spoiler alert: Armie Hammer is involved). Enjoy!
Episode 5: Call Her Daddy deep dive
This episode is a long time coming! Today I discuss the Call Her Daddy podcast breakup - and my opinions on Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn. I reference clips from their YouTube vlogs, podcast episodes, and social media handles to really analyze the personality of both girls, and discuss recent blind items that have suggested these two might be getting back together. Also, my boyfriend joins us for Q&A at the end of the episode where we answer some written-in relationship questions.
Episode 4: PR Relationships in Hollywood
Do you believe in PR relationships? In this episode I talk about the four main reasons celebrities enter into contract relationships - to promote something, to hide something, to distract from a scandal, or to keep the limelight on them while they have no current projects. Let's dive into who is rumored to be in a PR relationship, and one couple that even admitted themselves that their relationship was PR...
Episode 3: The Clinton Body Count conspiracy theory, blind items, and more
The rumors surrounding Bill and Hillary Clinton are fascinating. In this episode I'll dive into the Clinton Body Count conspiracy theory, talk about Bill's relationship with Epstein, and spill some blind item tea on this political power couple.
Episode 1: Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dated?
In this episode we'll dive deep into the KAYLOR conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dated. I'll share all of the pieces of evidence about this theory, spill some tea on her relationship with Calvin Harris (and his odd tweets about their breakup) and more.
Episode 2: The history of Blind Items
Let's talk about Blind Items. What are they, why are they so hard to understand, and when were they created? I'll give you details on how "blind gossip" came to be, and which blind items have been revealed over time to be 100% accurate.