Spot On with Link Lauren (Nov 10, 2025)

Episode: Meghan Markle's Terrible Products Reviewed, Michelle Obama's Glam Complaints, Out-of-Touch Colbert
Host: Link Lauren (with co-host/producer)
Theme: A no-holds-barred, humorous, and snarky breakdown of recent cultural and political news, focusing on flops in celebrity culture (namely Meghan Markle, Michelle Obama, and late-night hosts) and hot-button social issues.

Episode Overview

Link Lauren opens the show fresh from a Las Vegas trip, energized by meeting fans but warning listeners that, due to lack of sleep, "nobody is safe" from his sharp commentary today. He dives into a highly anticipated review of Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle products, followed by scathing takes on Michelle Obama's frequent ‘glam’ complaints, Stephen Colbert’s media elitism, Hollywood hypocrisy, and the latest in US culture wars—from trans athletes in the Olympics to SNAP benefits abuse.

Meghan Markle’s “As Ever” Products: Live Review & Takedown

[04:00–17:50]

Product Lineup & Prices

• Strawberry Spread, Orange Marmalade, Raspberry Spread (Holiday Trio): $36
• Flower Sprinkles: $15
• Scented Candle No. 84: $64

Packaging & First Impressions

• Quote: "The packaging was cheap, okay? The packaging had all this crinkly paper, and I threw most of it away. The spread...they were basically wrapped in this cheap crinkly paper and thrown in a box." — Link Lauren [05:30]
• Jokes about needing a "taste tester" in case Meghan poisoned him due to his critical reputation.

Tasting the Products (With Commentary)

• Strawberry Spread:

  • "It tastes like Smuckers. I would not probably pay $36 for this. ... Nothing groundbreaking." [08:53]
  • Verdict: The only one “remotely good”—“If you're into spreads, this is decent.”

• Orange Marmalade:

  • Co-host: “It smells really bad. ... I feel my throat is closing.” [09:13]
  • Link: "Orange marmalade tastes like crap. I actually feel sick. That's really not good." [09:47]
  • Final jab: “Literally the worst thing I've probably ever put in my mouth.” [11:26]

• Raspberry Spread:

  • Co-host: “I'm literally putting as little as possible.” [10:39]
  • Link: “Yeah, this one's a no, too.” [10:46]

• Flower Sprinkles:

  • "It looks like something Bob Marley would have smoked … It tastes like straw. ... I feel like I'm eating printer paper." [12:57]
  • $15 for “crap”—emphatic NO.

• Scented Candle (No. 84):

  • Technical Meltdown: No wick in the candle; cannot be lit.
    • “There's literally nothing to light on the candle. This is like Meghan Markle's career failure to launch.” [15:04]
    • “I feel like I just got markled, you guys. I've officially been markled because there's no wick in the candle.” [17:20]
  • Scent Review: “It smells like a whorehouse in Nevada. ... No different than a Yankee candle you could get at CVS.” [15:56]
  • Final rating: 2 out of 10. "All in all, I give the brand 2 out of 10. ... Some of these things are remotely edible, but I don't think it's worth your money." [17:37]

Notable Quotes

• “If you're ever gonna, like, waterboard or do torture to get information out of someone, have them try one bite of this.” [10:21]
• “Everything Meghan Markle does gets markled.” [17:12]

Meghan Markle’s Hollywood Moves & Remembrance Day Flap

[17:50–19:42]

• Markle returning to acting in a movie called "Close Personal Friends"—playing herself.
  • Link: “I wish she were better at playing herself. If she were better at playing herself, maybe some of us would actually like her.” [19:51]
• Critique of social climbing—attending Kris Jenner's 70th birthday, not wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day.
  • "She doesn’t care about the UK, she doesn’t care about the Commonwealth. ... She cares about being in this Hollywood elite circle." [19:08]

Stephen Colbert & Late-Night Elitism

[23:46–25:45]

• Colbert calls his late-night show the ‘friend’ who curates news for viewers.
  • Link: "The sheer elitism from Stephen Colbert. ... It’s filtered through your own biases." [24:26]
• Argues ratings are falling because people do not want their news filtered “through Stephen Colbert’s lens” and now trust independent voices more.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Wife & Political Disunity

[25:46–29:31]

• Kimmel’s wife laments family voting for Trump, says it’s like voting against her family.
  • Link: "We don't exile people from our lives because they happen to think a little bit differently. ... The left, they love to preach about diversity and all of this inclusion, but they don't actually like diversity of [thought]." [26:36]
• Calls out Hollywood’s “out of touch” attitude.

Kim Kardashian’s Law Journey

[29:31–31:11]

• Kardashian’s latest failed bar exam attempt.
  • “If Jasmine Crockett can pass the bar, there's no excuse for Kim Kardashian.” [29:47]
  • Observes the challenge of balancing multiple careers/kids/law studies, subtle sympathetic jab.

SNAP Benefits & System Abuse

[31:11–35:44]

• Viral clip of woman claiming to be starving while on SNAP.
  • “She does not look like she's starving in that clip whatsoever. ... These people have their hair done… tattoos, piercings, their hair done. ... I'm so sick of all the performative theatrics.” [31:39]
• Distinction between legitimate use and abuse of the welfare system.
• Argues for a tightening of eligibility and transparency, especially in certain states: “21 Democratic states ... hiding who is on SNAP.” [34:52]

Breaking: IOC Set to Ban Trans Athletes in Women’s Olympics

[35:11–35:44]

• Praises upcoming International Olympic Committee policy barring trans female athletes from women’s Olympic competitions.
  • "It's insane we even have to have this conversation... There are biological differences between men and women. ... It's not sexist to say it." [35:17–35:40]

Michelle Obama: Complaints from the Glam Chair

[35:44–39:48]

• Michelle Obama’s latest interview: Complaining about husband’s political career, the burdens of being First Lady, and the ‘necessity’ of a glam team.
  • Quote: "I am still waiting for Michelle Obama to say 'thank you.' ... Why does she have to bitch and moan and complain every single day?" [35:58]
  • Link ridicules the ongoing focus on her appearance, saying, "All Michelle Obama does is go out there and talk about her hair and makeup and her clothes."
  • About her upcoming fashion book: "I've also never seen someone do a fashion book who doesn't have but maybe two or three good looks." [38:50]
• Wraps with withering commentary on privilege and public ungratefulness: "All she had to do was marry well. ... Keep complaining, Michelle Obama, and we'll keep calling you out on your BS." [39:48]

Tone & Style Highlights

• Link Lauren’s style is irreverent, sarcastic, and free-wheeling—frequently mixing pointed humor, culture war jabs, and moments of genuine populist outrage.
• Frequent asides to his producers and hypothetical fans; playful exaggeration ("It tastes like straw ... like printer paper!").
• Consistent focus on hypocrisy, elitism, and what he sees as out-of-touch celebrity culture.

Memorable Quotes & Time-stamped Highlights

• "Orange marmalade tastes like crap. ... I actually feel sick." – Link Lauren [09:47]
• "I paid $64 for a candle you can't light. ... This is like Meghan Markle's career failure to launch." – Link Lauren [15:32]
• "You messed around with the wrong one." – Link Lauren [17:50]
• "The sheer elitism from Stephen Colbert. ... If I wanted to hear a bunch of crap, I would tune into Stephen Colbert." – Link Lauren [24:26]
• "We don't exile people from our lives because they happen to think a little bit differently, because they happen to vote a little bit differently. ... But the left, they love to preach about diversity and all of this inclusion, but they don't actually like diversity of thought." – Link Lauren [26:36]
• "She does not look like she's starving in that clip whatsoever. ... I'm so sick of all the performative theatrics and all the faux outrage ... People have their hair done, tattoos, piercings, ... cell phones sitting in cars filming themselves." – Link Lauren [31:39]
• "It's fairness, okay? There are biological differences between men and women. It's not sexist to say it, okay?" – Link Lauren [35:37]
• "I am still waiting for Michelle Obama to say thank you. ... All she had to do was marry well." – Link Lauren [35:58], [39:48]

Key Segment Timestamps

• [04:00–17:50] Meghan Markle product review/post-mortem
• [17:50–19:42] Markle's acting return/Kris Jenner party
• [23:46–25:45] Colbert's elitism & late-night media critique
• [25:46–29:31] Jimmy Kimmel's wife & political family rifts
• [29:31–31:11] Kim Kardashian, bar exam woes
• [31:11–35:44] SNAP/EBT, “welfare queens” and government waste
• [35:11–35:44] Trans athletes banned from the Olympics
• [35:44–39:48] Michelle Obama, glam life & public complaining

Final Thoughts

Link wraps up promising another “hot new episode” soon and expressing gratitude toward his audience—injecting as much attitude as ever and keeping the vibe unapologetically blunt and comedic throughout.