The Breakfast Club Podcast
Episode Title: REPLAY* The Latest with Loren LoRosa Turns 100!
Release Date: December 30, 2025
Host(s): DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God
Featured Guest: Loren LoRosa
Episode Overview
This special replay celebrates 100 episodes of "The Latest with Loren LoRosa," featuring Lauren's personal reflections, behind-the-scenes stories, and highlights from her first four episodes. The show revisits Loren’s journey as a Black woman in media, navigating high-profile stories, and building a new platform while facing both professional and personal challenges. Listeners get candid insights into Lauren’s faith, family, viral moments, her evolution as a journalist, and memorable guests like her mother and actress Golden Brooks.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Loren LoRosa’s Introduction and Milestone
[03:31–06:40]
- Loren introduces the retrospective: “We have made it. We are here at 100 episodes of The Latest with Loren LaRosa.”
- She recalls the nervous beginnings and gratitude for a supportive community, especially those reaching out to her and Jess Hilarious during turbulent times:
- “For everybody who reached out sincerely and wasn’t trying to get some information for a story or get a quote or just be messy, I appreciate y’all. All. I know that Jess appreciates you guys too…” (04:37)
2. Reflections on Becoming “The Story”
[04:50–07:50]
- Loren describes the surreal experience of becoming the center of the media narrative, not just reporting but being reported on:
- “I wasn’t reaching out to break the story. I wasn’t detailing the story. I wasn’t regurgitating a story. I was the story. Nothing could have prepared me for that more than my relationship with God that I have right now.” (05:01)
- She discusses her faith journey, moving to New York, and the intentional choice to “give my life to God again” during a period of uncertainty.
3. Behind the Scenes: Early Podcast Days
[09:43–13:20]
- Loren details the exhaustion and chaotic energy of launching a daily podcast alongside working on the Breakfast Club and managing her family’s needs:
- “By episode three of the latest with Lauren LaRosa, I was literally running on fumes… trying to figure out the video, doing the audio. I’m up late doing all the edits, doing the rundown for the Breakfast Club stuff. My family start tripping…” (09:50)
- She highlights the rarely discussed toll of “elevation”—rapid success bringing its own challenges:
- “…when elevation happens… learning to adjust and unlearning what you knew on one level… that takes a toll on you mentally and physically while having to stay together in front of, you know, everybody.” (11:25)
4. Commentary on Media Sensationalism & Major Stories
[13:30–15:37]
- Loren critiques how high-profile legal cases (specifically the Diddy lawsuits) become overwhelming and lose impact:
- “I feel like at this point, we are so exhausted by these Diddy civil lawsuits… that now people don’t even care as much. It’s like, I mean it.” (13:53)
- She points out the unique position of both covering and living through these events, including her own time reporting from court.
5. Family, Cancer Survival & Generational Conversations
[16:45–19:30]
- Loren’s mother, Lois, joins as a guest, marking a special full-circle moment:
- “My mom is a stage four cancer survivor... My mom was in New York for the launch of the podcast and I got her to sit down with me, literally the day after launch. So take a listen.” (17:58)
- Emotional exchange reveals deep gratitude and generational support:
- Lois: “It just is the real life. And I appreciate you keeping it real, girl. Yeah, keep it real. That’s the way to do it.” (19:14)
6. Iconic Guests: Golden Brooks from “Girlfriends”
[19:50–22:15]
- Actress Golden Brooks reflects on the cultural impact of “Girlfriends”:
- “Girlfriends was so iconic… it showcased us in a way that we hadn’t seen ourselves and all of our flaws… It opened up a whole new conversation piece on the black woman in TV and what that looks like.” (20:43)
- Loren highlights the importance of representation and storytelling in entertainment.
7. Building Community and Moving Forward
[22:15–22:31]
- Loren celebrates her “lowriders” (listeners), emphasizing the journey is “a labor of love and a passion for me.”
- She invites everyone to continue supporting, sharing, and growing with the podcast:
- “Tell a friend to tell a friend. If they not listening to me, I don’t know what they even doing.” (22:26)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “I told myself then that I was, like, arming myself with everything that I was going to need to go to this next level of things…God is really moving in my life.” – Loren LaRosa (05:45)
- On professional transition: “To leave [TMZ] and go to a platform where… you guys were able to learn me, get to know who I was. I was just like, man, God is really moving in my life.” (06:19)
- Addressing the grind: “I was not used to this daily regimen… My family start tripping… Everything was moving so fast. Everything was exploding.” (09:55)
- About media fatigue: “Can we just skip to the part where [Diddy] go to court so we can see what’s true or what’s not?” (15:00)
- Golden Brooks on Black women in TV: “…it showcased us in a way that we hadn’t seen ourselves and all of our flaws… It opened up a whole new conversation piece on the black woman in TV and what that looks like.” (20:43)
- On her community: “I appreciate all of my lowriders, which are my podcast community. So whether you’re watching or you’re listening, you a low rider. Okay.” (22:19)
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Time | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | 03:31 | Loren celebrates 100 episodes | | 05:01 | On being the story, not just the storyteller | | 09:50 | Behind the scenes: Early podcast exhaustion | | 13:53 | Commentary on sensational media coverage | | 16:45 | Loren’s mom joins: Generational insights | | 19:50 | Golden Brooks on the impact of “Girlfriends” | | 22:15 | Message to listeners; community appreciation |
Tone and Flow
The episode is candid, emotional, and celebratory, combining vulnerability, humor, and journalistic insight. Loren LoRosa maintains her “homegirl that knows a little bit about everything and everybody” persona, making listeners feel like part of an ongoing, transparent conversation about the challenges and victories of building something new in a space that often feels both welcoming and daunting.
Summary
This retrospective episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa is both a victory lap and a raw diary. Loren takes listeners behind the headlines—into late nights, family drama, faith in the midst of uncertainty, and the power of being seen (and seeing others) on screen. The conversations with her mom and Golden Brooks exemplify the power of realness and representation. Loren’s gratitude for her lowrider community and eagerness to keep “digging” in both pop culture and personal growth leave listeners inspired and ready for the next hundred.