Announcement regarding this week’s schedule!

Summary

Pop Apologists Episode Summary
Title: Announcement regarding this week’s schedule!
Release Date: July 23, 2025
Hosts: Brittany Bateman and Lauren (Chandler)
Podcast: Pop Apologists by PodcastOne

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Introduction and Scheduling Announcements

In this special episode of Pop Apologists, hosts Brittany Bateman and Lauren provide important updates regarding the podcast's schedule and upcoming content. The episode primarily focuses on informing listeners about changes and new releases for the week.

Lauren's Update on Upcoming Episodes

Lauren begins by sharing exciting news about the week's content offerings:

“We just are going to be releasing two episodes this week for our free content. These two episodes, one is with my favorite jewelry designer right now, Jade Trow, who I'm obsessed with, and the others with Chandler's Wedding Planner.”
[01:10]

She elaborates on the nature of these episodes, expressing her enthusiasm for featuring Jade Trow, a renowned jewelry designer, and Love Lara Events, Chandler’s wedding planning business.

Postponement of Monetization Episode

Lauren also addresses a delay in one of the planned episodes:

“We also recorded an episode about how to monetize your side hustle. However, the episode is stored locally on my computer, not with me. And so that one is going to go out next week.”
[01:10]

She reassures listeners that this episode will be available in the following week, ensuring them that more valuable content is on the way.

Adjustment to the Regular Schedule

Acknowledging the absence of the usual "Hot Topics" segment, Lauren explains:

“We won't have a Hot Topics episode, which I know is something that a lot of people really love and look forward to. And sometimes when you're, you know, you know, when you're expecting chocolate ice cream and you get served strawberry instead, it can be a little bit of a shift mentally.”
[02:24]

She uses a relatable analogy to prepare listeners for the change, emphasizing the temporary nature of this adjustment.

Acknowledging Listener Support

Lauren expresses gratitude towards the audience for their continuous support:

“It's been a winding road on this pop apologist journey, and I just want to thank you all for holding hands and walking down it together with us.”
[02:24]

This heartfelt message underscores the hosts' appreciation for their community.

Chandler's Contributions and Additional Announcements

Chandler adds to the announcements by highlighting additional content available to listeners:

“If you would like to listen to some sister chat this week, you can indulge in Chandler's conversation with Courtney growing. I'm so excited to listen to this.”
[03:41]

She mentions a special episode recorded as a birthday present, allowing listeners to enjoy an intimate conversation between Chandler and Courtney Growing.

Return to Original Publishing Schedule

After experimenting with a new publishing schedule, the hosts decide to revert to their original format:

“We wanted to try out the Monday Wednesday schedule and then the Friday Minis, but it was too much of a push on our end... so we are going to give the people what they want, which is going back to the old schedule.”
[04:08]

This decision reflects their commitment to meeting listener preferences and maintaining the quality of their content.

Closing Remarks

Brittany briefly interjects towards the end:

“But thankfully, actually, I have none left. And enjoy the programming.”
[04:54]

Chandler concludes the episode with affectionate sentiments:

“Love you guys.”
[04:57]

These closing remarks reinforce the warm and personable relationship the hosts maintain with their audience.

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Conclusion

This episode of Pop Apologists serves as a comprehensive update on the podcast's scheduling and forthcoming content. Hosts Brittany Bateman and Lauren navigate listeners through upcoming episodes, schedule changes, and express heartfelt gratitude for the continued support. By including personal anecdotes and relatable analogies, they ensure that the announcements are engaging and clear. Listeners can anticipate refreshed content featuring industry experts like Jade Trow and specialized segments such as Chandler’s wedding planning insights, all while looking forward to returning to their beloved regular schedule.

Transcript

[Brittany Bateman]

Hey Pop Apologist listeners, before we get to the episode, we have a quick announcement.

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We have never ever offered a free trial for our Pop Apologists Global Elites Premium episodes. And we're very excited to announce that you can sign up for a free two week trial until July 16th.

[Brittany Bateman]

A subscription gets you our Monday and Friday subscriber episodes and you can sign up on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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This is an experiment and we will likely never do this again. So if you want to sign up for Popapologist Global Elites Premium episodes with a free trial, now is your chance.

[Brittany Bateman]

Now on with the episode.

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[Lauren]

Hi everyone, it's Lauren. I am currently on my little summer holiday and we just are going to be releasing two episodes this week for our free content. These two episodes, one is with my favorite jewelry designer right now, Jade Trow, who I'm obsessed with, and the others with Chandler's Wedding Planner. So I wanted to share that only because I know I said on the last episode that we would have three for you. We also recorded an episode about how to monetize your side hustle. However, the episode is stored locally on my computer, not with me. And so that one is going to go out next week. So this week there will just be those two and we won't have a Hot Topics episode, which I know is something that, you know, a lot of people really love and look forward to. And sometimes when they're, you know, you know, when you're expecting chocolate ice cream and you get served strawberry instead, it can be a little bit of a shift mentally. So I wanted to prep everyone for this. And the other thing I wanted to say is that we'll be back next week with our normal content and then just that I'm. We're going to release the, the monetization of your side hustle as a bonus episode.

[Unknown]

So.

[Lauren]

So we'll be back in our normal, you know, normal fair of content offering that up on the Popologist buffet. I know it's been a little bit of a departure as we've hunted for Osama, and now we're gonna discuss diamonds and nuptials and how to make them beautiful. So it's been a winding road on this pop apologist journey, and I just want to thank you all for holding hands and walking down it together with us. So please enjoy the two bonus episodes this week, one with Jade Trow and the other with Love Lara Events, Chandler's wedding planner. And we'll be back to get into all of the goings on next week. I cannot wait to debrief about the CEO and the HR executive who is also, you know, married, a tycoon, a multi, multi, multi billionaire. You would. You would just think, like, you would just think the universe would know I was trying to have my vacation and let me have a little bit of a break. But apparently the world spins madly on even as I try to sip a Hugo spritz in peace. Because so much has happened, and I cannot wait to get into it with all of you and Chandler next week. Okay. And then a final bit of housekeeping.

[Chandler]

Just a reminder that if you would like to listen to some sister chat this week, you can indulge in Chandler's conversation with Courtney growing. I'm so excited to listen to this. They recorded it without me. It was one of their birthday presents to me, was to do an episode.

[Lauren]

From start to finish. So I just get to enjoy it like a.

[Chandler]

Like a listener.

[Lauren]

So I'm so excited.

[Chandler]

But if you would like that, you.

[Lauren]

Can listen to that.

[Chandler]

It's on the feed and you can.

[Lauren]

Become a global elite or listen to it as one and final announcement.

[Chandler]

Be on the lookout for our free episode on Wednesday of next week and then our premium episode on Friday. And we are just going to be returning to that schedule. We wanted to try out the Monday Wednesday schedule and then the Friday Minis, but it was too much of a push on our end, specifically also realizing that a lot of people preferred actually the Friday premium episodes. So we are going to give the people what they want, which is going back to the. To the old schedule and also, you know, I think make it much more doable on our end. So we'll be back to Wednesday, Friday next week. Okay, enough announcement, enough announcements. BRITTANY Bateman, voice I have an announcement.

[Lauren]

But thankfully, actually, I have none left. And enjoy the programming.

[Chandler]

Love you guys.

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