Not Loveline – "CHEATING STORIES, INFLUENCER BEEFS, CONFRONTATIONS!!! 🤯"

Hosts: Tana Mongeau & Trisha Paytas

Date: September 8, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode is a wild, candid ride through Tana and Trisha’s most chaotic love and beef lore: cheating exes, influencer run-ins, confrontations, juicy social media insights, YouTube drama throwbacks, and plenty of pop culture moments. There are laugh-out-loud stories about ex-boyfriends, sponsored content reactions, influencer parties, the perils of podcasting and being "perceived," and a single heartfelt call-in about becoming a firefighter. As always, Tana and Trisha keep things raw, relatable, and unfiltered, delivering both the tea and the wisdom.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cheating Stories & Relationship Drama

• Tana’s Justin Bieber Lookalike Era

  • Tana dated a guy named Brad, famous for a viral “sideways burrito” photo where he looked like Justin Bieber. She slid into his DMs after seeing the viral clip, then flew to Toronto with her friends and started a whirlwind romance.
  • “I was like, I’m dating Justin Bieber, let’s go.” (09:29)
  • He turned out to be a serial cheater—she discovered he’d been flirting and sexting with fans (and cheating at his own birthday party).
  • “I almost needed him to cheat on me to cut it clean.” (10:02)

• Breakup Fallout

  • After discovering the cheating, Tana had her villain origin story moment and texted Jake Paul immediately.
  • "That was the start of my villain origin story that day. I was like, I'm single, what's up?" (08:31)

2. Brand Collaborations & Social Media Authenticity

• Arby’s Campaign & LGBTQ+ Community
  • Trish talks about going viral for her Arby’s campaign and how her authentic personality resonated with fans.
  • “Fans love that feeling, that authentic. Like, my queen is doing this and it’s so authentic to her.” (02:04)
  • The ad team included LGBTQ+ writers and producers, which made the process even more authentic and meaningful.

3. Influencer Parties, Old YouTube Lore, and Beefs

• iPad Gate with Laura Lee

  • Trish retells a classic YouTube moment: bringing an iPad over budget to Joey Graceffa’s Christmas party, only for Laura Lee to win it at White Elephant and then give it away online—a microcosm for old YouTube drama.
  • “She stole the iPad from people that wanted it, and then she did it in a giveaway. I was like…that was a gift!” (58:10)

• Getting Uninvited from Parties

  • Influencer parties in the "old YouTube" era were major social events; not getting invited, or getting uninvited (as Trish did after iPad-gate), felt like social exile.

4. Confrontations & Social Media "Ops"

• Running into People You’ve Talked About
  • The hosts discuss the awkwardness of seeing influencers they've gossiped about at events.
  • Trish: “I don’t know how to stand on business I don’t remember.” (17:31)
  • Tana: “Sometimes I forget what I even said about people!” (18:29)
  • Both admit to being non-confrontational IRL, preferring to avoid rather than fight.
  • “I’m a coward. Even people I truly despise… I just run away.” –Trisha (17:54)

5. Parasocial Relationships & Perception

• Influencer Opinions as Currency
  • Debating whether it hurts worse when internet rumors are true or false.
  • “Opinions are your currency…you can’t just love the opinions when they’re in your favor.” (24:28)
  • The struggle of being “perceived,” getting anxious about public opinion, and the pressure it creates.
  • “Reading Reddit really did that to me… I was changing every week. I was like, ‘This is dark.’” (26:32)

6. Reality Shows, Rebrands, and PR Tactics

• Special Forces & Redemption Shows
  • Tana and Trisha go in on shows like Special Forces as influencer redemption arcs—how disgraced reality stars go on physically grueling shows to rehab their image.
  • “If I faked a hate crime, I’d go on Special Forces.” (42:21)
• PR Rebrands
  • Discussing how celebrities use hair changes and other tactics to shift the media narrative.

7. Call-In Advice Segment: Firefighting Dreams

• Caller: From Civilian to Firefighter?
  • A listener who works in a fire department’s office asks whether to pursue full firefighter training, sharing her growing love for it.
  • Both hosts are supportive and in awe: “Life is short. Go for your passion!” – Tana (70:59)
  • Trish: “I love seeing women fields people associate with a man. You can tell that’s what you want to do, so go do it.” (70:58)
  • They joke about trying firefighting for a day, but admit they’d be terrified of the physical requirements and actual danger.
  • “The fire would win.” (71:19)

Highlight Quotes & Moments

• On Being Cheated On:
  • “I almost needed him to cheat on me…to cut it clean.” – Tana (10:02)
• On the Arby’s Ad:
  • “The gays always get it. A straight man could not have executed.” – Tana (02:35)
• On Social Media Currency:
  • “Opinions are your currency…you can’t just love the opinions when they’re in your favor.” – Tana (24:28)
• On Being Non-Confrontational:
  • “I’m a coward. Even people I truly despise… I just run away.” – Trish (17:54)
• On Firefighters:
  • “It might be the hottest uniform.” – Trish (73:05)
  • “We’re so proud of you, Queen. Go get them!” – Tana (74:02, 74:11)
• On Influencer Party Culture:
  • “If you weren’t invited to those type of parties, you were like, I’m not cool anymore.” – Trish (58:53)

Pop Culture & Nostalgic Moments

• Music Video Flop Lore:
  • Trish reflects on being in various music videos (Amy Winehouse, Eminem, Katy Perry, All American Rejects) and jokes that every song flops when she appears.
• Adam Sandler Love:
  • Extended discussion about their favorite Adam Sandler movies: “Jack and Jill” (Trish’s favorite), “Mr. Deeds,” and “Just Go With It.”
• TV Show Faves:
  • Raving about “Overcompensating,” “Hacks,” “Euphoria,” “Special Forces,” and America’s Got Talent appearances by Tom Sandoval.

Key Timestamps

• [01:11] – "Joey Graceffa party/iPad White Elephant drama."
• [05:01] – Tana’s Justin Bieber lookalike boyfriend story begins.
• [07:04] – Cheating discovery, break-up, and "villain origin story."
• [12:30] – Discussion on influencer beefs (Nick Viall, Harry Jowsey, Alex Cooper, etc.)
• [17:10] – Confrontations, running into “ops” at industry events.
• [24:28] – Opinions as influencer currency and the hardship of negative perception.
• [42:21] – Special Forces, redemption shows, and PR stunts.
• [69:34] – Listener call: pursuing firefighting.
• [70:58] – Empowering women to follow passions in male-dominated fields.

Tone & Style

• Unapologetically real, irreverent, off-the-cuff, and raw.
• Inside jokes, Gen Z/Millennial internet lingo (“ops,” “villain origin story,” “parasocial”).
• Playful, campy nostalgia for old-school YouTube.

Final Takeaways

• Cheating stories and influencer beefs can shape an entire career (and personality).
• The podcasting/influencer world is full of accidentally burning bridges, wild party politics, and constant public perception.
• Authenticity—both in sponsorships and drama—is what makes online personas last.
• Real-life advice: If you’re passionate about something, especially in a field where you break stereotypes (like firefighting), go for it!
• Being “perceived” can be tough, but it’s the price of visibility online.

For Next Time…

• Tell more stories about old YouTube beefs, influencer run-ins, and party lore.
• Even more call-in segments for personal advice!

[Note: Ads, sponsors, and generic banter have been omitted in accordance with guidelines.]