Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald

Episode: Bad Bunny, Super Bowl, Conspiracy Theories with Ian Edwards
Date: February 10, 2026
Guests: Heather McDonald (host), Ian Edwards (comedian, writer, producer)

Episode Overview

In this lively, comedic episode, Heather McDonald catches up with longtime friend and standup comedian Ian Edwards. They engage in classic "Juicy Scoop" fashion, diving into Super Bowl party culture, the spectacle of Bad Bunny's halftime show, celebrity dating intrigue, and some of the strangest conspiracy theories dominating recent headlines. The conversation veers hilariously—and at times introspectively—into media skepticism, true crime fascination, the persistent darkness of the Epstein files, and the strange world of Hollywood secrets. True to form, Heather and Ian offer sharp wit, tangential stories, and a candid, irreverent take on current events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Super Bowl Parties: Fashion vs. Football

• No One Cares About the Game

  • Heather jokes that her audience is more interested in Super Bowl parties, outfits, and celebrity sightings than actual football (04:02).
  • “Some of us decided what was cuter in our closet... and decided then who they were rooting for. That person might have been me.” – Heather, (04:02)

• Party Hopping in LA

  • Ian describes the complexity of choosing the right LA Super Bowl party, comparing it to holidays like Halloween and July 4th.
  • “LA is all spread out and you can’t party hop... it’s a fucking nightmare.” – Heather, (18:11)
  • “Super Bowl is the toughest to party hop.” – Ian, (19:09)

• Party Experience

  • Both share stories of their own Super Bowl parties—Heather favoring the party with good champagne, Ian enjoying a comedian-hosted gathering with lots of food, even if brought by someone who seemed to pre-empt the host.

2. Super Bowl Commercials & AI

• Overuse of AI in Commercials
  • Heather critiques commercials using AI to de-age celebrities, calling it "the laziest shit I've ever seen." (06:29)
  • Both notice the flood of mega-celebrities in ads, rather than traditional actors. Heather feels commercials are now “all big stars doing bits with filters on, or fake faces all together.” (08:03)
  • Ian: “Some of the things they were selling was...way off brand.” (08:06)

3. Bad Bunny’s Halftime Performance

• Spectacle vs. Experience

  • Heather praises the production value for viewers at home—“like watching a play... set direction, choreography, like no other halftime show”—but highlights that fans in the stadium could barely see the show due to obstructive props and staging. (08:53)
  • “You just see Alex Earl and... Pedro Pascal just dancing in the corner.” – Heather, (09:24)
  • Ian empathizes with in-stadium fans: “I couldn’t enjoy the performance because I was worried about people in the stadium.” (11:36)

• Bad Bunny & Celebrity Gossip

  • Briefly discuss celebrity attendees and connections—Kim Kardashian's new F1 driver boyfriend, Kendall Jenner’s rumored past with Bad Bunny, and the ambiguity of celebrity “dating.” (10:05–11:24)

• Performances Are Always Controversial

  • Heather points out that Super Bowl halftime shows always spark divisive opinions, whether it's Bad Bunny or Beyoncé: “Art did something to you. It's called subjective for a reason. You know, it's not for you.” (15:54)
  • Both agree the Snoop/Dre/Eminem halftime show was the “best” (roughly 2023's event). (15:23)

4. Pop Culture, Music, and Language Barriers

• Bad Bunny / J Balvin
  • Heather and Ian admit they don’t know all the words/songs but still enjoy the vibe. Ian: “The sound of the vocals is just another instrument to me.” (13:31)
  • Both express fandom for Latin music stars while decrying the tendency to judge performances too harshly or politically. (16:02)

5. True Crime & The Savannah Guthrie Missing Mother Case (24:06)

• The Disappearance

  • Heather breaks down the strange disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, blending her signature pop culture deep dive with true crime commentary. She lays out timelines, suspicions, and the confused media response, treating it as a modern mystery. (24:06–30:55)
  • Notable sequence about church’s role in raising the alarm, possible family involvement, and media speculation.
  • Ian asks, “Is there a ransom note?” and Heather explains the confusion over fake notes sent to the media. (28:05)

• Impact of Media & True Crime Enthusiasm

  • Heather jokes about her “FBI training” from following true crime so closely: “I work for the FBI and I work for the DOJ... It’s a lot.” (17:31; 33:13)
  • Both discuss how amateur sleuths and internet researchers are filling the gaps left by mainstream outlets.

6. The Epstein Files & Pizzagate: Conspiracies and Frustrations

• Dump of Epstein Files

  • Heather laments that despite exposure, only Ghislaine Maxwell sits in prison, and that the file’s release is designed to frustrate and demoralize the public. (35:16–37:28)
  • “We just worked on a big project and now we found out it doesn’t go towards our final grade. Like, fuck you. Why are you doing that?” – Heather, (36:13)
  • Ian speculates on relief among elites if public outrage leads nowhere: “If we’re not gonna do anything... now we really can get away with stuff.” (36:23)

• Pizzagate & Code Words

  • Heather adamantly claims “Pizzagate is real. It's 100 real.” She explains the use of food codes for illicit activity, while expressing incredulity over how poorly “coded” they are. (37:28–37:51)
  • Both joke about never having emailed about pizza in their lives.

• Hollywood & Illuminati References

  • Heather and Ian discuss how jokes and sketches from years past (Ex: Trevor Moore’s "elite party" sketch) are retroactively seen as whistleblowing. (57:32)
  • Ian shares stories of rumors and anecdotes about disturbing Hollywood scenes, while Heather notes it’s impossible to discern truth from myth but that new revelations are validating old “conspiracies.”

7. Social Media, TikTok Sleuths, and Media Distrust

• Both share their process of verifying wild claims from TikTok and Instagram, noting the importance of not believing every “citizen journalist,” but also highlighting the public’s eagerness to make sense of sprawling conspiracies. (47:08)

• Ian quips on how online amateurs out-investigate real authorities:

  • “They should get the jobs of the prison guards who didn’t watch [Epstein] that night. These people will pick... they were doing this for free!” (48:28)

8. Celebrity Scandals: Kanye, Kim, and Bianca

• The hosts discuss the oddities in Kanye West and Bianca’s relationship, the performative aspects of celebrity partnerships, and speculate about motives and image control. Heather wonders, “I would have thought by now, we would have learned what the motive was on her part.” (77:17)
• Ian jokes about “respecting all mobs,” referencing rumors about Bianca’s family, and both marvel at the outlandishness of showbiz life.

9. Skepticism About Mainstream Narratives

• Moon Landing Doubts
  • Heather recalls first hearing moon landing skepticism from Kenan Ivory Wayans, finding herself now open to the idea that “what we saw was a film reenactment to get America excited.” (86:22–88:06)
  • Both question the logistics of a 1960s lunar broadcast and marvel at how ideas once fringe are now seriously considered.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On AI in Commercials:
  • "This is the laziest shit I've ever seen." – Heather (06:29)
• Super Bowl Parties:
  • "In LA you can't party hop on 4th of July... you learn that young." – Heather (18:11)
  • "Super Bowl is the toughest to party hop if you want to see the game." – Ian (19:09)
• Critical Halftime Opinions:
  • "Art did something to you. It's called subjective for a reason. You know, it's not for you." – Heather (15:54)
• On Music Lyrics:
  • “The sound of the vocals is just another instrument to me.” – Ian (13:31)
• On Epstein File Dump:
  • "We just worked on a big project and now we found out it doesn’t go towards our final grade." – Heather (36:13)
• On Pizzagate Codes:
  • “Terrible codes. If you have a code, you ain't supposed to be able to break it.” – Ian (37:44)
• On Internet Sleuths:
  • “They should get the jobs of the prison guards who didn’t watch him that night. Because these people will pick do. They were doing this for free.” – Ian (48:28)
• On Feeling Overwhelmed:
  • “I don’t think you understand what it’s like to be in my brain. It fucking sucks right now. It’s not a good time.” – Heather (64:16)
• On Conspiracy Vindication:
  • “White people are starting to believe everything that black people knew about 10–15 years ago.” – Ian (85:24)
• Moon Landing Scepticism:
  • “The fact that he called the president from the moon...” – Heather (86:51)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment Description | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Super Bowl parties, outfits over football | 03:59–05:02| | AI in commercials & celebrity ads | 06:06–08:15| | Bad Bunny halftime show: TV vs in-stadium experience | 08:53–12:11| | Conspiracy Safe Zones: Super Bowl critique | 15:22–16:02| | Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappearance recap | 24:06–30:55| | Epstein files, Pizzagate, conspiracy rabbit holes | 35:16–47:28| | Verifying TikTok conspiracy content | 47:08–50:11| | Kanye, Bianca, and Kim Kardashian discussion | 75:46–79:29| | Moon landing doubts and pop culture skepticism | 86:22–88:29|

Additional Fun & Comedic Bits

• Ian’s Comedy Sketches:
  Heather highlights Ian’s Instagram roommate sketches with Paul Aaliyah, praising the comedic twist and antagonistic roommate dynamic. (72:07–75:05)

• Old Friends Banter:
  The duo recall their decades-long friendship, shared origins in Hollywood writing rooms, and inside jokes about black not cracking and the "baby blood" myth. (01:52–03:00)

• Questions About Charities & Aid:
  The pair take a detour discussing fire aid funds in LA (81:01–83:53), noting how money rarely ends up helping real victims, and discuss Ian’s comedy special proceeds going to direct assists.

Tone and Style

The tone is irreverent, fast-paced, conversational, and at times conspiratorial—true to Juicy Scoop's blend of comedy and real-world observations. Heather drives much of the pop culture and true crime content with energetic curiosity, while Ian provides dry humor, grounded skepticism, and witty philosophical asides.

Useful for Listeners Who Haven’t Tuned In

This episode is perfect for those curious about the intersection of celebrity culture, media skepticism, internet conspiracies, and the way humor interweaves with modern anxieties. Heather and Ian ensure listeners both laugh and—and squirm—as they review the week's juiciest, weirdest, and sometimes darkest scoops.

For more on Ian Edwards:

• Instagram: @ianedwardscomic
• Standup Special: "Untitled" on YouTube
• Upcoming live shows: links on his IG

For Heather’s tour, Patreon, and extras:

• Website: heathermcdonald.net

“Shit is wild. And it’s juicy, too.” – Heather McDonald (88:23)