Glamorous Trash - "Bad Bunny Bowl, Spencer Pratt’s Aura Warning, New Britney Spears IG Theory"

Host: Chelsea Devantez
Co-host/Producer: Christina Lopez
Release Date: February 13, 2026

Episode Overview

In this “Cookie Jar” installment, Chelsea Devantez and producer/regular co-host Christina Lopez dive into recent celebrity memoir tidbits, pop culture moments, and personal milestones. The episode jumps from inside gossip about Spencer Pratt’s memoir and his “aura drama,” to a passionate analysis of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, to a surprising new theory on Britney Spears’ Instagram. It spotlights community voices and closes with personal triumphs—Chelsea’s feature film about female friendship and the paperback release of her memoir.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal & Podcast Updates

• Chelsea’s Movie "Basic":

  • Premiering at SXSW on March 16 (03:04)
  • Stars Ashley Park & Leighton Meester, features Chelsea’s real friends in major roles.
  • Came together “against all odds” after six years in the making, finished in under four months after shooting.
  • [36:55] “I've managed to make a movie that is the things I scream about… It is about female friendship and was inspired by a real-life internet rivalry rooted in feminism.”
  • Emotional gratitude for the Glamorous Trash “Cookies” (fans), connections forged via her short film, the podcast, and the whole creative journey.

• Memoir Paperback Release & Bonus Material:

  • Out February 24 (03:04)
  • Contains a bonus essay about redactions and “nine lists” including: new enemies made post-publication, real names revealed, “where are they now” updates.
  • [04:28] “I definitively feel like an absolutely new person since the book came out, or at least like, I got, like, half a brain transplant or something…”

2. Spencer Pratt’s Memoir & Aura Drama

• Notes from Listeners:
  • Spencer grew up in a house in the Palisades purchased by his dad at a discount due to a triple murder (06:50).
  • His first reality show flopped (post-Simpsons timeslot) because it captured the filmed breakdown of Linda Thompson & David Foster’s marriage.
  • Pratt’s family history includes “Chicken of the Sea” tuna fortune; undermines his “just a dentist’s kid” image (08:49).
• Ghostwriter & Revisionism:
  • Debate: Can a good ghostwriter redeem a toxic public figure’s memoir? Chelsea says the book is “revisionist history… does not mean he is that real person in real life.” (09:15)
• Aura Story – Olivia Scott Lane:
  • Hair stylist & past PA on The Hills shares that when the Pratts returned from the Miss Universe pageant, they became “crystal woo-woo” and banned Olivia from set due to her “yellow aura.” She had to stay in the PA van and “lick Dorito dust off” her fingers until filming was over (13:46).
  • Chelsea & Christina discuss their own aura colors; J.Lo also “confirmed” as having a purple/red aura (13:59).

3. Britney Spears Instagram Video Theory

• Guest Voice Memo from Nicole Boyd:
  • [14:59] “Her latest Instagram video looks completely normal...if you put Womanizer on in the background. We’ve been looking at this all wrong! This is her art.”
• Hosts’ Reaction:
  • Chelsea: Believes Britney is joyfully dancing to her own music in private, reliving her pop star freedom (16:01).
  • Christina: Britney may feel most free when dancing—her Instagram is “trauma journaling” in public, but that's her avenue of expression (16:23, 16:40).

4. Super Bowl Halftime Show — Bad Bunny’s Historic Performance

• Christina’s Puerto Rican Perspective:
  • [21:31] “It was so interesting because I've seen so many takes...very critical, you know, because of the platform that they were using...but overall, we can hold those critiques and the joy that a lot of people felt.”
  • Shout-outs to representation: The Piragua stand, Tonita (Williamsburg icon), Nuyorican social club, and Lady Gaga’s cameo (23:11).
  • On Lady Gaga:
    • Chelsea: “Did you not have the feeling this should be Christina Aguilera?” (23:37)
  • Song Meanings:
    • “Yo Pere” (feminist anthem, “I Dance Alone”) (22:04)
    • Ricky Martin's cameo and song referencing Puerto Rico’s history and resilience post-Hurricane Maria; Sapo Concho frog symbolizes perseverance (25:47).
  • Representation:
    • The emotional resonance for the Latino community, scarcity of such massive cultural representation, and pride (27:25).
    • [28:04] “There’s been such monstrous things happening...if we could get this little reprieve...it was a big moment of unity.”

5. Smut Corner – New Monthly Segment

• Claire Linick’s Debut Recommendation:
  • [29:33] “It is your local genderless pervert, Claire Linick… The Smut Corner, it feels really right.”
  • Context: Queer and BIPOC stories often get excluded from mainstream media, but thrive in indie and self-published romance/smut.
  • Book Rec: How to Marry a Marble Marquis by Sienna’s Costa
    • Spice Rating: 3 peppers out of 5; teacher/student trope “without it being virginal.”
    • “If you like world-building, cozy and sweet—but still want creamy globes…this is for you.” (31:33)
    • More recommendations and spice levels requested from the audience for future segments.

6. Community & Cookie Jar

• Resource Sharing & Support:
  • The podcast’s Patreon community is hailed for sharing real-time resources and uplifting messages, notably during crises in Minnesota (32:36).
  • “Cookies” = affectionate nickname for listeners and community members.

7. Teasers for Upcoming Episodes

• Lineup includes: Gina Gershon’s book, Lisa Rinna, Dorinda Medley, Tyra Banks doc, Liza Minnelli, Brandi, Christina Applegate (44:00).
• Look forward to memoir “Spring/Summer” coverage.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [04:28] Chelsea: “I definitively feel like an absolutely new person since the book came out, or at least like, I got, like, half a brain transplant or something.”
• [06:50] Chelsea: “We forgot to mention that he grew up in a murdering house. The man might have been haunted. Haunted from childhood.”
• [13:46] Olivia Scott Lane (voice memo): “That girl over there—pointing to me—has a yellow aura...she can't be anywhere near us.”
• [14:59] Nicole Boyd (voice memo): “Her latest Instagram video looks completely normal...If you put Womanizer on in the background...This is her art. She's been telling us and we were not listening.”
• [16:23] Chelsea: “She’s trauma journaling, so some of it is very scary, some of it is nonsensical. But that is what it looks like to me, where she's going up and down, she's hitting different flows, and I'm going, you know, it does belong in a journal with a therapist, but instead it's an Instagram caption.”
• [21:31] Christina: “There was a lot of Latinos who were not happy about [Alex Earl]...but overall, it was such a big moment of unity.”
• [29:33] Claire Linick: “Smut is mostly self-published, so people are heading over there to write about whatever they want. If we keep reading, listening, and taking in smut that shows the whole array of the human race, they will build it and we will come.”
• [36:55] Chelsea: “I've managed to make a movie that is the things I scream about… the shape of a romcom, but it’s actually about female friendship...”
• [41:25] Christina: “It's so rare that people get to see their dreams come true and, like, you know, even have a dream to, like, reach for...then you did it. Little Chelsea somewhere inside is like, I did it.”
• [42:57] Chelsea: “A part of me is sort of like, we did it... because the film is about the themes of the podcast.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment / Topic | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:05 | Episode start, Cookie Jar format explained | | 02:28 | Film “Basic” at SXSW (Chelsea’s update) | | 03:04 | Memoir paperback announcement & bonus content | | 05:40 | Spencer Pratt memoir recap/critique, “Daddy” discourse | | 06:50 | Spencer’s haunted childhood home & family wealth | | 12:08 | Olivia Scott Lane’s “yellow aura” story | | 14:59 | Nicole Boyd’s Britney Spears Instagram theory | | 21:31 | Super Bowl/Bad Bunny halftime show, Christina’s analysis | | 25:47 | Ricky Martin cameo & Puerto Rican representation | | 29:33 | Smut Corner debut: Claire Linick’s book rec | | 32:36 | Community resource sharing & Patreon chats | | 36:55 | Chelsea’s film “Basic” inspiration & process explained | | 41:25 | Christina’s reflection on pursuing creative dreams | | 44:00 | Upcoming books/episodes preview |

Tone & Style

The episode is warm, irreverent, occasionally emotional, and always pop-culture savvy. Chelsea and Christina’s banter is sharp, affectionate, and full of inside jokes for the "Cookies." Guest voices bring in both hilarity and real insider looks at celebrity culture (especially the PA aura drama). The conversation comfortably flows between playful, poignant, and insightful, reflecting the community-driven and supportive nature of the Glamorous Trash universe.

For Listeners: Why This Episode Matters

If you love celebrity memoirs, pop culture deep dives, and the feeling of being “in the know” with book club friends, this episode delivers. From authentic conversations on representation to hilarious reality TV gossip, bittersweet creative milestones, and smut book recs, it’s a full, beautifully messy “cookie jar” of cultural commentary.

Find resources, book links, and more in the show notes. Join the conversation and community via Patreon or Instagram.