Pop Apologists Ep. 302: Kim K Fails the Bar, Kris Jenner’s 70th Bday Bash + Who Will Be Taylor Swift’s Bridesmaids??

Hosts: Chandler & Lauren
Date: November 12, 2025

Overview

In this lively episode, sisters Chandler and Lauren serve their signature blend of celebrity gossip, pop culture commentary, and family banter. The main focuses: dissecting Kim Kardashian’s bar exam fail, recapping Kris Jenner’s star-studded 70th birthday party, and speculating on Taylor Swift’s rumored bridal party. Along the way, they also dive into the “Golden Bachelor” drama, influencer party culture, child skincare outrage, and reveal a hilarious family prank.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Catch-Up & The “Golden Bachelor” Deep Dive

• Lauren’s Weekend Obsession (03:23): Lauren becomes “sick in the head” with Golden Bachelor content, binging Gary Turner’s memoir and related podcasts.
  • "This guy is really full of shit." – Lauren (04:21)
  • They roast Gary’s flimsy excuses for lying about his dating history, especially his claim: “I hadn’t dated anyone who'd risen to the level of life partner since Chloe.” (05:18)
  • The hosts are pro-Teresa and joke about starting “Team Teresa” merch and a GoFundMe for her beloved smoothie habit.

2. Family Pranks & Auntie Ethics

• Niece’s Prank Call Story (10:46–15:17)
  • Chandler and Lauren recount being separately pranked by their niece James, who feigned guilt over misusing $20 from her dad.
  • Both sisters try to play “cool aunt,” with Lauren going as far as: “Your dad will never find out about this.” (11:12)
  • They reflect on the sweetness of the prank, with Lauren remarking, “If there was anything actually going on, I would have clued in her parents.” (13:31)

3. Recap: Pookie & Jet’s Hermes-Themed Baby Birthday

• Instagram Influencer Absurdity (18:31–23:29)
  • The hosts mock the extravagance and tone-deafness of an Hermes-themed first birthday for Instagram babies Paloma (Pookie & Jet’s child).
  • Lauren: “I can tell you what I was hoping for…was an Hermes themed birthday party. But Paloma got it. So I'm jealous of Paloma. Officially.” (19:40)
  • Chandler blasts it as “one of the most gross displays” of misplaced values and influencer culture: “Just do a theme on anything else but Hermes…it’s so stupid to me.” (20:49)
  • “Pookie’s gonna Pookie, Jet’s gonna Jet. And honestly, I’m gonna be watching.” – Lauren (23:36)

4. Kris Jenner’s 70th Birthday: The 0070 Party

• A-List Gathering and Royal Gossip (23:36–28:55)
  • Lauren raves about the James Bond (0070)-themed Beverly Hills bash hosted by Jeff Bezos: “I thought 0070 was such an incredible theme.” (24:02)
  • Chandler calls it, “an appropriate theme for a 70-year-old’s birthday party. That makes sense.”
  • The guest list: Bill Gates, Jay-Z & Beyoncé, Mark & Priscilla, Meghan & Harry.
  • They deflate criticisms of Prince Harry and Meghan for “ostentatiousness,” with Lauren delivering a highlight quote:
    • “This family is literally an imperialist, colonizer family. …Fuck all the way off. Let them go to Kris’s 70th.” (26:00)
  • They dissect highly filtered “photo dumps” and laugh about the Kardashians’ confessional lighting: “It’s giving wax museum night at the wax museum.” (28:43)

5. Kim Kardashian Fails the Bar

• Reflections on Resilience (34:40–40:25)
  • Chandler has “an emotional response” and feels bad; Lauren is pragmatic: “I don’t feel bad. …She only had three months to study and she didn’t go to traditional law school. …Many people have to take the California bar exam more than once.” (34:55)
  • They swap family bar exam study stories.
  • Praise for Kim’s relentless work ethic: “Her work ethic is absolutely insane. It’s so incredible. I cannot relate to her drive.” – Lauren (38:32)
  • Kim’s social post on failing the bar gets roasted for being written by ChatGPT: “Falling short isn’t failure, it’s fuel.” (40:13)

6. All’s Fair: The Kim K Legal Drama

• Hot Takes and Cackling Recap (40:34–52:54)
  • Chandler and Lauren unexpectedly love the “Over-the-top, barely tethered to reality” new show starring Kim Kardashian.
  • “It’s supposed to be a crazy, campy, silly show, and it delivers—like, it’s incredible.” – Lauren (41:28)
  • Favorite absurdities:
    • The infamous “ass-out skirt suit look” (43:38)
    • Ridiculous legal plotlines, e.g., scoring a $200M settlement using a “fire-cone-sized butt plug” as blackmail evidence.
    • Kim’s billionaire lifestyle and couture work attire: “Divorce attorneys are not billionaires. …She pulls up to a billionaire’s home.” – Lauren (48:19)
    • Show is designed as a “second-screen show”—easy to follow while scrolling (52:03).
  • Chandler's summary: “This show is like a bottle of screw-top rose on a hot day.” (52:41)

7. Shay Mitchell’s Child Skincare Backlash

• Eye-Rolling & Perspective (56:27–60:04)
  • Shay Mitchell’s “Renee” kid skincare line sparks online outrage.
  • Lauren is dismissive: “This is so overblown and stupid…literally just hydrating sheet masks. …It’s not about beauty standards.” (58:08)
  • Chandler agrees: “As little girls you get little makeup kits. How is this really any different…? It’s just a form of play.” (58:31)

8. Taylor Swift Bridesmaid Rumors

• Speculation & Swiftie Analysis (60:04–63:47)
  • Rumor: Taylor has asked Gigi Hadid, Sabrina Carpenter, and Selena Gomez to be bridesmaids.
  • Lauren: “There’s just no way…she’s gonna have bridesmaids. One, it’s kind of a dated concept…Two, she has too many good female friends to have a hierarchy.” (61:21)
  • Chandler disagrees: “I think she loves a girl gang…I just see her wanting to have that type of moment. She’s a traditional girly.” (61:37)
  • They debate the source of leaks and Taylor’s wedding privacy.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On influencer parties:

  • Chandler: “This has to be one of the most gross displays of what you’re obsessed with, what you actually think about…just do a theme on anything else but Hermes.” (20:49)

• On Kris Jenner’s birthday extravaganza:

  • Lauren: “This is a big W for Harry and Megan for me, because I just feel like, yeah, they get to go do fun stuff like this.” (26:54)

• On Kim and the bar exam:

  • Lauren: “Falling short isn’t failure, it’s fuel. That is SO ChatGPT.” (40:13)

• On All’s Fair and Kim’s character:

  • Chandler: “The fact that this was just like greenlit…Yes, we’re going to depict badass, modern-day family law attorneys. …This couldn’t be further from reality. But I’m happy to watch it.” (47:48)
  • Lauren: “Divorce attorneys are not billionaires. …She pulls up to a billionaire’s home.” (48:19)

• On the Kardashians’ photo editing:

  • Chandler: “Everyone is filtered to high hell. …It’s giving wax museum night at the Wax Museum.” (28:43)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Golden Bachelor & Teresa Advocacy: 03:23–09:20
• Niece Prank Call & Family Ethics: 10:46–15:17
• Pookie & Jet’s Influencer Birthday Bash: 18:31–23:29
• Kris Jenner’s 70th/0070 Party, Meghan & Harry: 23:36–28:55
• Kardashians' Photo Filtering & Party Vlogs: 28:55–31:00
• Kim Kardashian Fails the Bar Exam: 34:40–40:25
• All’s Fair Legal Drama Review: 40:34–52:54
• Shay Mitchell’s Kid Skincare Drama: 56:27–60:04
• Taylor Swift’s Bridesmaid Rumors: 60:04–63:47

Tone & Style

The hosts maintain a tone that’s equal parts snarky, affectionate, irreverent, and gossipy. They’re self-aware, poking fun at their own obsession with celebrity culture and family antics while offering surprisingly nuanced takes—especially on influencer excess, celebrity work ethic, and pop culture’s relationship to privacy.

Summary Takeaway

Whether you’re in it for the latest on Kim K’s legal battle, the spectacle of billionaire birthday parties, or just the comfort of sisters riffing on culture and family, this episode delivers laughs, eye rolls, and plenty to discuss at your own next group chat or family barbecue.