Every Outfit Podcast

Episode 251: On the Golden Globes, Diddy, Warner Bros. Drama

Date: December 12, 2025
Hosts: Chelsea Fairless & Lauren Garoni

Episode Overview

In this episode, Chelsea and Lauren plunge into the chaos of the recent Golden Globe nominations, dissect the seismic Warner Bros. mega-merger drama rocking Hollywood, and give unvarnished (and typically hilarious) takes on the new Diddy documentary. The duo also banter about the horrors and joys of holiday decorating, the steely demise of the theatrical film industry, and Gwen Stefani’s baffling Christmas single. As always, their cultural commentary is acerbic, fashion-centric, and peppered with personal anecdotes from Christmas crafts-gone-wrong to deep dives into the music and media they adore (and loathe).

Holiday Spirit & Decorations (03:05–10:46)

• Chelsea’s Double-Tree Holiday Ambitions: Chelsea details her extravagant holiday décor, including two real Christmas trees — an eight-foot flocked tree with hidden white birds and a minimal four-foot, non-flocked bedroom tree.
  • “A Christmas tree in the bedroom is so magical.” (04:38 – Chelsea)
  • Her partner Tat’s Pinterest-inspired wreath, which goes hilariously awry, leaving tinsel “shedding everywhere.”
• Lauren’s Artificial Tree Roots: Growing up with a “no pine needles” household, Lauren got an artificial red tree. Chelsea instantly compares it to Melania Trump’s infamous “Handmaid’s Tale” White House hallway, much to Lauren’s horror.
  • “You were hashtag influenced by Melania Trump's Christmas decorations. And that is a sad, fucked up thing.” (07:17 – Chelsea)
• Merch Fulfillment Shenanigans: The hosts self-deprecatingly share their DIY approach to packing Every Outfit merch and Christmas cards, painting themselves as “Mr. and Mrs. Claus” heading a “team” of two (plus their partners) — complete with natural wine and minor injuries from assembling bag charms.

Tone: Festive, comedic, self-effacing
Memorable Moment: Pinterest wreath disaster; Melania Christmas tree analogy

Golden Globe Nominations: “Random as Ever” (13:01–23:49)

General Take

Lauren and Chelsea bemoan what they see as increasingly random, desperate Golden Globe categories, reminiscent of a shrinking industry clinging to relevance (and star attendance).

Standout Segments

• Stand-Up Comedy Category:
  • “Bill Maher special. Is anyone else seeing this? I got an answer. Didn’t even know he put out a special this year.” (13:10 – Lauren)
  • They mockingly refer to Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast and lament the lack of buzz around the nominees.
• Best Picture Drama:
  • Chelsea confesses, “I really didn’t know that these movies came out.” (14:01)
  • Quick synopses and dismissals of nominees (“Hate Shakespeare. Not watching that.” – 14:30, Chelsea).
• The Musical/Comedy Split:
  • Discussion around Richard Linklater’s dual nominations, the shuffle of serious films into musical/comedy categories, and confusion at how time “feels compressed” for eligibility.
• Box Office Achievement Award:
  • They view this as a blatant ploy to lure A-listers like Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise to attend.
    • “This is just an excuse so that Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise will come to the Golden Globes.” (22:14 – Lauren)

Podcast Category

• Chelsea and Lauren riff on not being nominated for the new best podcast category:
  • “We pulled a Katherine Heigl. We were like, you know what? Our work is not worthy of a nomination.” (22:41 – Lauren)
  • Joking predictions that Amy Poehler or Mel Robbins will win, and noting many nominees are just “Hollywood escapees” from TV.

Tone: Snarky, pop culture-obsessed, a little jaded
Memorable Quote:
“The Golden Globe noms have always had this feeling of being slightly random … now we have to accommodate Dax Shepard and Alex Cooper. There’s no room.” (16:58 – Lauren)

The Warner Bros. / Netflix / Paramount Disaster (25:28–34:03)

Lauren breaks down the “end of the entertainment industry as we know it,” wryly invoking “whoever wins, we lose” (Alien vs. Predator tagline – 26:09) to describe the catastrophic studio takeover saga.

The Story, Simplified

• Paramount (Skydance/Ellison family) buys Paramount, wants Warner Bros.
• Netflix unexpectedly snags Warner Bros. for $82.7B — shocking all of Hollywood.
  • “The immediate fear of Netflix owning Warner Brothers is twofold…” (28:36 – Lauren)
    • Predicts death of traditional theatrical releases (“…the windows will evolve to be much more consumer friendly, which means shorter.” — 28:50, Lauren)
    • Fear of Netflix’s “phone-optimized, AI-driven” content dominating beloved franchises/IP.
• Paramount Fights Back with a massive hostile offer ($108B, backed by Saudi/Abu Dhabi/Qatar/Kushner funds), stirring national security anxieties.
• If either wins: It’s bad for cinema either way — less theatrical, possible CNN “state media,” risk of studio lots turning into “ugly mixed-use buildings.”
  • “I do not want a European Wax Center where Casablanca was filmed.” (33:20 – Lauren)

Memorable Quotes:

• “This is so depressing.” (32:35 – Chelsea)
• “The most profitable thing that Warner Bros. has, other than their IP, is the ground that the studio sits on… I do not want a European Wax Center where Casablanca was filmed.” (33:20 – Lauren)

Tone: Dryly apocalyptic, darkly funny, genuinely worried about Hollywood’s future.

Gwen Stefani’s New Christmas Song Fails Spectacularly (36:24–40:45)

• Chelsea and Lauren collectively cringe over Gwen Stefani’s “Shake the Snow Globe (Oh What Fun)” — described as “Kohl’s during the Holidays.”
• Chelsea: “Definitively the worst song she’s ever released” (36:24).
• They joke that it sounds “AI-generated” and is, in fact, an “Amazon Original” tied to a holiday film (which Lauren watched and promptly forgot).
• Contrast is drawn between “old Gwen” (No Doubt Coachella comeback) and “new Gwen” (Blake Shelton’s wife, Amazon shill, prayer app influencer).
  • “There are two Gwen Stefanies now.” (38:43 – Lauren)
• Segue into the design similarities between prayer/erotica apps (“Dipsea” and “Hallow”):
  • “There is some app creator that’s just going to various businesses selling a singular look for audio-based apps, whether it’s for bdsm, stories played in your ear or prayer.” (40:13 – Lauren)

Courtney Love’s Missing Memoir & New Documentary (40:45–46:02)

• Discussion about Courtney Love’s just-premiered Sundance doc, “Anti Heroine”
  • Lauren: “For newer listeners of the podcast, this has been a preoccupation of Chelsea’s for a few years…” (41:08)
  • Chelsea details the saga of the long-delayed memoir, including lawsuits with ghostwriters, “too confessional” drafts, and hope for new music (“Never happening” – 42:32, Chelsea).
• They express desire for a wholesome mother-daughter scene with Frances Bean (now married to Tony Hawk’s son), and muse on the infamous Vanity Fair cover that led to Courtney temporarily losing custody.
• Chelsea: “I hope they show what her relationship with Frances is like now… We all want not to think that they have a good relationship.” (45:11)

Tone: Fangirlish, wistful, a touch conspiratorial

Documentary Reviews: “Age of Disclosure” (47:44–56:34) & The Diddy Doc “The Reckoning” (56:39–67:59)

“Age of Disclosure” Doc — Elite UFO Truthers

Highlights

• Chelsea: Government insiders (not just “YouTubers!”) are now speaking out; the U.S. has been hiding alien crafts for decades.
• Lauren:
  • “Give me more aliens and less senators, okay?” (49:15)
  • Criticizes the film for too many un-substantiated or “drop-and-move-on” revelations (e.g., “people have died or gone missing,” “CIA funded Hollywood films for disinformation”—with no follow-up).
• They agree on the chilling thesis: UAPs became apparent post-atomic bomb testing; nuclear arms triggered their interest.
• “The campaign to stigmatize people that actually believe in this shit has been incredibly successful. Which is why a documentary like this is important…” (53:20 – Chelsea)
• They riff about a future “Top Gun vs Aliens,” Tom Cruise’s probable refusal (Scientology).

Tone: Amused skepticism, X-Files meets The View
Notable Quote: “Independence Day is a goddamn documentary for real.” (48:48 – Lauren)

“The Reckoning”: Diddy Doc (56:39–67:59)

Analysis

• Diddy portrayed as an “evil person” hiding in plain sight; documentary links him to sexual assault, exploitation, and even alleged orchestration (direct or indirect) of Biggie and Tupac’s deaths.
• They highlight his “obsession” with stealing other men’s partners, confessions of Bad Boy contract abuse, and how Puff Daddy never got clearance for “I’ll Be Missing You”—so Sting gets paid handsomely.
• Ownership over Bad Boy artist images, styling drama, and Misa Hilton’s (Diddy’s wife, not Diddy) role in inventing the Jodeci/Mary J. Blige look goes unacknowledged in the doc — “that was not Diddy.”
  • “As many parallels as there are to Kanye, it’s like he did not have that sort of vision in terms of fashion. He just didn’t. I’m sorry.” (61:52 – Chelsea)
• They critique the doc for omissions (Lil Kim, Kim Porter’s “mysterious death”) and unpack the infamous Kid Cudi car bombing and kidnapping story—unbelievably unaddressed by the doc and its interview with jurors.
• Behind the Scenes: Netflix got access to damning footage because Diddy “never paid his videographer”—so rights reverted to the latter.
  • “Do we know how the surveillance video from the hotel came out?” (66:17 – Chelsea)
  • Lauren: “I think a hotel worker...had that footage ripped...when Cassie came out with her lawsuit, this person released the footage.” (66:23)
• 50 Cent (producer of the doc), “waited nearly 20 years to create this nuke of a documentary against a man he hated”—the ultimate revenge.
  • “Well, good for him. He did that.” (67:59 – Chelsea)

Tone: Righteous indignation, morbid fascination, somber

Closing / Future Episode Preview (68:01–End)

• Lauren closes by soliciting holiday-themed listener questions for the “hotline” episode, hoping to lighten up the mood after this week’s “bummer” content.

Key Quotes & Timestamps

• Chelsea: “A Christmas tree in the bedroom is so magical.” (04:38)
• Chelsea: “You were hashtag influenced by Melania Trump's Christmas decorations. And that is a sad, fucked up thing.” (07:17)
• Lauren: “The Golden Globe noms have always had this feeling of being slightly random ... now we have to accommodate Dax Shepard and Alex Cooper. There’s no room.” (16:58)
• Lauren: “This is just an excuse so that Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise will come to the Golden Globes.” (22:14)
• Lauren: “I do not want a European Wax Center where Casablanca was filmed.” (33:20)
• Chelsea: “Definitively the worst song she’s ever released.” (36:24)
• Lauren: “Give me more aliens and less senators, okay?” (49:15)
• Chelsea: “He [Diddy] is such a monster and a jackass and a truly evil person.” (57:00)
• Lauren: “Well, good for him. He [50 Cent] did that.” (67:59)

Important Segment Timestamps

• Holiday Decor & Merch Fulfillment: (03:05–10:46)
• Golden Globes Rundown: (13:01–23:49)
• Warner Bros. / Netflix / Paramount Transaction: (25:28–34:03)
• Gwen Stefani Song & Prayer App Tangent: (36:24–40:45)
• Courtney Love Documentary News: (40:45–46:02)
• Age of Disclosure (UAP/UFO) Doc Review: (47:44–56:34)
• Diddy Doc “The Reckoning” Review: (56:39–67:59)
• Holiday Hotline Announcement/Outro: (68:01–End)

Final Thoughts

This episode is a quintessential Every Outfit experience: whip-smart, unapologetically opinionated, and packed with pop-culture snark—yet grounded in genuine affection for artistic excellence (and the survival of both cinema and alt-divas). Their intelligence as cultural critics is matched only by their talent for irreverent, digressive storytelling. If you care about fashion, film, music, and the messy intersections of power and pop, this was one to hear (or at least read about here).