Fool Coverage with Manny MUA & Laura Lee
Episode: "Cathrine is pregnant w/ new husband & Austin Mcbroom is crashing out!!"
Release Date: November 21, 2025
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Episode Overview
In this rapid-fire episode, OG beauty gurus Manny MUA and Laura Lee reunite to spill fresh tea on all things beauty, business, and pop culture. The pair cover everything from mammogram myths to viral influencer scandals, Austin McBroom’s latest antics, Hair by Chrissy controversy, Ariana Grande’s red carpet incident, and wild political rumors. With their signature candid humor, they reflect on living in LA, react to the struggles of cold climates, and share both heartfelt and hilarious stories behind the headlines.
Key Segments and Insights
1. Peaks & Pits: Life Lately
[03:36–08:55] Laura & Manny
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Laura’s Peak:
- Wears “The Bar” sweatshirt by influencer Bridget, inspired by her breast cancer journey.
- Praises Bridget for documenting her diagnosis, treatments, and recovery with raw honesty:
"She is so freaking strong. And she just went through so much." — Laura [03:56]
- Bridget’s journey inspired Laura to get her first mammogram, using the moment to dispel common fears:
"If you’ve been recommended to get a mammogram or it’s time... Just go do it. It literally takes no time." — Laura [06:26]
- Myth-busting on mammograms: Not as painful or scary as rumored.
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Manny’s Peak:
- Visited Utah for a cousin’s wedding. Felt initial anxiety due to his Mormon upbringing and “closet” trauma, but ended up having a blast.
"It feels like I’m going back into the closet in ways...something, like, on me that I personally just, like, I suppressed my own trauma of, like, you know, my internal battles of being gay with the Mormons." — Manny [09:33–09:48]
- Witnessed a dance floor backflip fail (requiring stitches), making for peak family wedding chaos.
- Discovered Utah's "dirty soda" culture. Tried Dr. De Leche at Swig, describes it as “tasting just like Butterbeer” [12:20].
- Visited Utah for a cousin’s wedding. Felt initial anxiety due to his Mormon upbringing and “closet” trauma, but ended up having a blast.
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Laura’s Pit:
- Watched "My Love" with Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson. Pans it for lack of plot, chaos, and disappointing execution, despite strong performances:
"First of all, love Jay Law... but there is no clear storyline. I had to Google... why she was making..." — Laura [19:46]
- Watched "My Love" with Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson. Pans it for lack of plot, chaos, and disappointing execution, despite strong performances:
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Manny’s Pit:
- Rued LA’s four days of rain and early darkness. Expresses solidarity with those thriving in perpetually cold or snowy places:
"You guys being able to be in that tumultuous weather and still be productive... you are God’s strongest soldiers." — Manny [26:04]
- Rued LA’s four days of rain and early darkness. Expresses solidarity with those thriving in perpetually cold or snowy places:
2. Hot Topics Rapid Fire
[34:00–61:58] Laura & Manny
a) Catherine Paiz Pregnant, Austin McBroom’s Reaction
[34:06–39:18]
- Catherine (ex of Austin McBroom) recently remarried and is now pregnant. Shared the serendipitous timeline (getting her period on her wedding day, pregnant a month later).
- Manny and Laura cheer on Catherine’s fresh start:
"She’s truly rebuilding her 100%" — Laura [35:15]
- Austin discussed the pregnancy on stream, acting supportive but also “clown demon”/clout-chasing by constantly monetizing their drama and sharing the news on Snapchat.
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"If you did that exact same thing and you’re like, 'I’m not gonna talk about Catherine. I just want to let it be,' then they probably wouldn't ask you about it anymore as much as they do. But because you continue to talk about it and you almost invite that..." — Manny [38:11]
b) Hair by Chrissy Scandal
[40:26–48:11]
- Viral TikTok exposes influencer being charged $4,200 for a salon session, with Chrissy herself barely touching her hair.
- Laura & Manny question the insane price point, even in LA/Beverly Hills standards.
"If I was a billionaire, I would not pay 4200 for hair." — Laura [41:57]
- Discussion on normal pricing for extensions; research shows most max out under $2,000.
- Critique of "mean girl" response from Chrissy, who mocked the backlash by posting a flood of “4K” videos and merchandise referencing the scandal.
- Reflection on influencer business ethics—if people pay, is the seller a genius or a scammer?
"If people are willing to pay that much money, is Chrissy not a genius for charging that much?" — Manny [47:41]
c) Try Guys Podcast Shade
[49:54–52:15]
- Try Guys end their podcast, drawing shade towards ex-member Ned. Echoes fan disappointment about losing behind-the-scenes authenticity and favorite staff members.
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"This is the most real we get of you... why would you go back to doing daily trying?" — Manny [51:16]
d) Ariana Grande Attacked at ‘Wicked’ Premiere
[52:15–56:48]
- A notorious fan, previously known for a Katy Perry stage intrusion, rushed Ariana on the red carpet, grabbed her, and jumped around.
- Co-star Cynthia Erivo intervened before security:
"I'm like, I love that Cynthia jumped in before security. That’s like a real Cynthia." — Manny [53:09]
- Discussion on the frightening reality of celebrity stalkers and lack of serious consequences:
"Super fans have killed celebrities... people don’t take it serious enough because they're celebrities." — Manny [54:24]
e) Trump, Epstein, and the “Bubba” Email Rumor
[57:21–61:47]
- Widespread meme: Alleged emails reference "photos of Trump blowing Bubba," initially thought to mean Bill Clinton, but uncertainties remain.
- “Ask Putin” for the photos—cue fever-dream geopolitics.
"It's all over the Internet... become a viral funn at this point where, like, Trump is blowing Bubba." — Manny [57:39]
- Trump’s furious, dismissive response when pressed by a journalist:
"He goes, shut up, piggy." — Laura [60:04]
- Both hosts call the political scandal and elite cover-ups “sick”, “insane”, and “a Twilight Zone”.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Mammograms:
"Let me tell you, a pap smear is way worse." — Laura [05:40]
"We're so tough. Mammograms are not shit compared to what we can do." — Laura [09:05] -
On Utah’s "Dirty Sodas":
"It ended up tasting like...Butterbeer at Universal. It tasted just like butterbeer." — Manny [12:20]
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On Weather Woes:
"You are God’s strongest soldiers." — Manny [26:04]
"If you lived in the snow, you would never survive." — Manny to Laura [28:34] -
On the Hair by Chrissy Scandal:
"$4200 on the services for her hair. Now, now, now, now, now. What do you mean? I'm pissed." — Laura [41:55]
"If Chrissy can get away with charging 4k, people will pay it. She’s gonna do it." — Manny [45:47] -
On Austin McBroom:
"But because you continue to talk about it and you almost invite that, and you want to talk about the situation because it brings you...clicks." — Manny [38:17]
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On Ariana Grande's Attacker:
"He wants to be almost like this famous celebrity jumper." — Laura [53:46]
"That’s why I [mess] with her so heavy." — Laura on Cynthia Erivo [56:22] -
On the Political Scandal:
"Epstein’s mother come out and was like, Bubba is not Bill Clinton...Now there’s speculation...who is this Bubba that Trump is blowing?" — Manny [59:31]
"It is actually a sick joke. Everything happened. It feels like...the Twilight Zone." — Manny [61:15]
Timestamps for Major Segments
- [03:36–08:55] – Laura’s Breast Cancer Awareness, Mammogram Talk
- [09:04–14:45] – Manny’s Utah Wedding Story, Dirty Sodas, Mountain Dew tangent
- [18:08–23:30] – Movie Review: Laura pans "My Love"
- [25:16–31:17] – Riff on LA weather, growing up in the South, and cold-climate agony
- [34:06–39:18] – Catherine’s Pregnancy & Austin’s Clout Moves
- [40:26–48:11] – Hair by Chrissy $4,200 Scandal, Influencer Industry Critique
- [49:54–52:15] – Try Guys (Ned shade), End of Podcast
- [52:15–56:48] – Ariana Grande’s Wicked Premiere Incident
- [57:21–61:47] – Trump/Epstein “Bubba” Email Rumor, Dark Politics
Final Notes
- Laura and Manny bring their unfiltered best, blending laughs and seriousness—with plenty of personal stories and swift reads for any “fool” making headlines.
- Throughout, they encourage listeners to take charge of health, question influencer hype, and keep perspective—with a few savage takes sprinkled in for good measure.
For more tea and beauty talk, catch new episodes of Fool Coverage, and remember: get your mammograms, choose weather wisely, and don’t overpay for hair unless you’re ready to join in on the Fool Coverage!
