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[00:00]
Lauren LaRosa
This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human.
[00:04]
Sprite Living Track List Host
You know what's funny? Hip hop fans can debate literally anything. From the best rapper alive to the best era of hip hop, to what's the best album to who has the best verse. Now Sprite is giving us a whole new argument. The Sprite Living track list is 50 songs that help shape hip hop culture. From rap legends to the hottest artists carrying the hip hop torch today.
[00:25]
Perry Wilson
But.
[00:26]
Sprite Living Track List Host
But the coolest part isn't just the tracks. It's the stories behind them. The lyrics, the moments, the impact. Check out the full Sprite Living track list and break down the stories behind your favorite bars@livingtracklist. Genius.com this is the Sprite Living Track List. Obey your thirst.
[00:44]
Charlamagne Tha God
Peace to the planet. This is Charlamagne Tha God. From the world's most dangerous morning show to Breakfast Club, the new Nissan Pathfinder is built for big adventures. Engineered with a powerful V6 engine and nine speed automatic transmission is Ward's most awarded V6 over the last 30 years. And it's ready to power your next road trip. With premium tech forward room for up to eight passengers. From everyday drives to long and winding journeys with the whole family, the Pathfinder is ready when you are. So start planning the new Nissan Pathfinder. Built to confidently take you further.
[01:12]
Lauren LaRosa
I love my phone, but not my carrier.
[01:15]
Charlamagne Tha God
What do I do?
[01:15]
T-Mobile Representative
Well, there are 250 reasons to join T Mobile.
[01:18]
Emily Oster
Like what?
[01:19]
T-Mobile Representative
You can keep your phone and your number and T Mobile helps pay it off up to $800 per line.
[01:24]
Lauren LaRosa
So I wouldn't have to buy a new phone?
[01:25]
Alec Baldwin
Yep.
[01:25]
T-Mobile Representative
Plus your plan price stays the same for 5 years on experience plans.
[01:29]
Gary Valenciano
Nice.
[01:30]
T-Mobile Representative
Find your reason@t mobile.com
[01:34]
Perry Wilson
via virtual prepaid guard card. Typically takes 15 days after rebate submission
[01:37]
Lauren LaRosa
price guarantee on Talk text and 5G data exclusions like taxes and fees apply.
[01:41]
Michael Rapaport
This is Michael Rapaport and my podcast. The I Am Rapaport Stereo podcast is unlike any one you've ever heard. If you're looking for strong opinions about sports, entertainment, politics, pop culture and whatever else catches my attention, then subscribe now. This kid, Jafar Jackson should absolutely, positively get nominated for his portrayal as Michael Jackson. Listen to I Am rappaport on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.
[02:12]
Lauren LaRosa
Let's get to it. Time to do it. I'm the homegirl that knows a little bit about everything and everybody.
[02:18]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
You know she don't lie about that, right?
[02:19]
Lauren LaRosa
Lauren came in hot. Hey y'. All, what's up? It's Lauren the Rosa. And this is another episode of the Latest with Lauren the Rosa. This is your daily dig on all things pop culture, entertainment news, and all of the conversations that shake the room, baby. Now, y' all know we. We always get into checking in behind the scenes of the grind before we get started. So let's get on into it. Checking in behind the scenes of the grind today, this week is actually just. Just.
[02:50]
Betrayal Weekly Host
We're just.
[02:50]
Lauren LaRosa
I don't know, it's just I. I always say, like, this week is like, a work week, but I feel like every week is a work week. But I say that when I mean that, like, there's not, like, a lot of traveling. There's not, like, a lot of out of studio. We just podcast breakfast. Like, we didn't win the news, like, fully. I love these type of weeks where I can spend all of my time outside of breakfast Club, outside of recording a podcast for you guys, just working on stories and being really in the, like, body of things. That's been, you know, a challenge for me to find and carve out and. And do it with discipline. That time where I'm still, like, throwing myself fully into the story, into the details, and all of the things are also just taking care of myself as well, too. So this is one of those weeks. And, yeah. So hopefully this week I'll be bringing you guys a lot more exclusives. I felt like last week the news was so slow and there wasn't much going on, and when that happens, I'm like, all right, we need to make some news. We need to make some conversation. So this week, I think you guys will see a lot more of that, especially here on the podcast, the latest with laundrosa, because we'll have the time to be digging all into the people's business. Other than that, though, yeah, we. We're good. We tapping on into the latest. So let's get into it.
[04:06]
Gary Valenciano
We've all been there. We've had seasons that have shaken everything. The question is, what remains when the shaking stops? Hi, I'm Gary Valenciano, and on my podcast Unshaken with Gary Vee, I sit down with amazing personalities, and we talk about the seasons that nearly broke them, the lows that carried them to their highs. Listen to Unshaken with Gary Vee on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[04:42]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Betrayal Weekly is back with brand new stories from threatening text messages disturbing a small Midwestern town.
[04:50]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
It was from an unknown number. Who else is getting these messages? Why did it Start with us to
[04:57]
Betrayal Weekly Host
long cons and stolen identities.
[04:59]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Who lies about being this sick? This was the last time I ever believed a word she said.
[05:07]
Betrayal Weekly Host
New voices, each with the courage to tell their own story.
[05:11]
T-Mobile Representative
He said, I have been kidnapped.
[05:14]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Okay, just try and act normal.
[05:16]
Perry Wilson
He was essentially on the run.
[05:18]
T-Mobile Representative
Every family has secrets.
[05:20]
Robbie Kaplan
The rug had been pulled from underneath me.
[05:24]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Oh, my God. It was right in front of my face and I didn't even see it.
[05:30]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Listen to Betrayal Weekly on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[05:42]
Emily Oster
I'm Emily Oster. I'm an economist and data expert.
[05:45]
Perry Wilson
And I'm Perry Wilson. I'm a medical doctor.
[05:48]
Emily Oster
And this is our new podcast, Wellness actually.
[05:51]
Perry Wilson
Because you're getting a staggering amount of health and wellness information nowadays, and some
[05:55]
Emily Oster
of it is awesome and some of it is, well, actually, actually. Bull. Fortunately, we're both people who know how to read studies, parse data, and can tell you what's worth trying out and what you can safely ignore.
[06:08]
Perry Wilson
Each episode, we tackle the health news of the week and then take a deeper dive into a misunderstood health and
[06:14]
Emily Oster
wellness topic, like what's the deal with peptides?
[06:16]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with GLP1s?
[06:17]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with creatine?
[06:19]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with cupping?
[06:20]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with sleep?
[06:21]
Perry Wilson
So join us for a weekly dose of sanity. Might actually be just with the doctor
[06:26]
Emily Oster
or the economist ordered.
[06:28]
Perry Wilson
Listen to wellness, actually on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[06:40]
Alec Baldwin
Hi, it's Alec Baldwin. This season on my podcast, here's the thing. I'm speaking with more artists, policymakers, and performers like composer Mark Shaiman.
[06:48]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Once you've established that you have the talent, it's about the hanging. It's the pleasure of hanging out with the people that you're with. You know, Rob and I was always a great hang. We would sit in kibbutz for hours and then eventually get around to the music. That's what I mostly think of when I think of him. The time together.
[07:06]
Alec Baldwin
Laughing Lawyer Robbie Kaplan.
[07:08]
Robbie Kaplan
The great gift of being a lawyer is the ability to actually change things in our society in a way that very few people can. You can really make a difference to causes in the United States if you bring the right case at the right time.
[07:22]
Alec Baldwin
Marriage equality.
[07:23]
Lauren LaRosa
Yeah.
[07:23]
Alec Baldwin
Windsor's the perfect examp director Morgan Neville.
[07:26]
Morgan Neville
Film school teaches you all the wrong things about making documentary. What do you want to say? Documentary is all about your ear. What do you hear? I feel like My job is listening really, really hard.
[07:36]
Alec Baldwin
Listen to here's the thing on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
[07:44]
Lauren LaRosa
So this week, actually, speaking of this week, as we go into the latest everything that's happening right now, we are days away from the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion. Now I Real Housewives of Atlanta, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but I actually haven't really tuned into Beverly Hills as much as I was before. I told myself that I was going to get all caught up before Bozeman St John Bowes love bows before her wedding because I wanted to like, you know, she's been covering her wedding on the show and preparing for it, amongst other things. But with Real Housewives of Atlanta, they're like my, like my favorite franchise. Like, they are number one for me. I've been hanging on to every episode this season. Sometimes I haven't watched two or three a day because I haven't been caught up. I just finished the season finale episode prior to preparing myself for the the reunion this weekend. And there was reporting this week, like literally kicking off this week that the girls have received their contracts. And that's always a thing. Like the day that the women of Real Housewives of Atlanta cash receive their contracts is always a day that like makes news because then people start having conversations about who received the contract. What role are they coming back in? For those of you guys who do not watch Housewives, when I say what role are they coming back in? You have like, like main characters and non main characters. They call them peach holders and friends of the show. Right. Or a friend of a peach holder. So for instance, Porsha Williams, peach holder this season. That just means that a lot of the show revolved around her. Shamia actually, you know, got her peach this season and it was a very emotionally rough season for Shamia, especially being as though we knew her as Portia's friend on the show and now we got to get more into her life and see that relationship fall apart to. I don't think they'll ever get back to where they were even once they ever get back to being cordial. And K Michelle, those three women this season were the the bigger biggest storylines of the show for various different reasons. So, you know, people are going to want to see how that works out going into this next season. Like will all those women still be main cast? Will they still be main peach holders? Because then you can kind of predict what next season will look like and who we will focus on the most. Now you guys, that, that reporting was out earlier this week. However, Andy Cohen has come out and said that is not true, that none of the girls have received contract offers yet. There were also rumors that Shamia was not going to be coming back to the show again. Shamia was like best friends with Portia when we first came to meet and know her and has now taken on her own life on the show. So there were rumors that she made, you know, potentially not be returning back to the show. And I'm not going to lie, like, whenever you hear these rumors from the fan pages, it's like you, you can't ignore it because a lot of the news will leak to the fan pages through the, the girls teams through production. Because Real Housewives fans are, are very intertwined with the fan pages and the fan cultures around the show. But it's like you have. So you got to pay attention to it, but you, you, you gotta wait to get the real information. This is a big example that because those stories leaked and then Andy Colin came out and said, and I have reached out to a source, closer production myself. Hey, I mean, Shamia had a rough season this season, so I could kind of see why she wouldn't come back. You know, maybe she want to protect her peace. But the more emotional and emotional roller coaster the season is for you, that mean you got a storyline that's working, baby. And that means you right there, stay right in that pocket. That's what builds, you know, the best housewives and reality stars in this type of lane. But here's what Andy Cohen had to say on the fact that Shamia and there's no, there's no truth to Shamia not returning as of now. There was also reports that any leaks may be returning. Let's take a look.
[11:49]
Andy Cohen
A lot of casting rumors online which came out over the weekend. And I'm gonna tell you that they're not true. And I am going to tell you that if you want a preview of next season of Atlanta, look at this cast. This is the group, guys. I mean, spoiler alert. We're very happy.
[12:17]
Lauren LaRosa
Now, I will say that is important to hear because there was a time where a lot of like, you know, people were not happy about the cast. Like they felt like after Nene Leakes left, you know, and then you had the drama with Kenya Moore where she, you know, allegedly exposed some revenge porn and was, you know, suspended from the show and then didn't come back on the show. Like, all of that stuff, people thought that they were losing their main girls. Like they were losing the girls that were going to actually make the show good. Then Porsche came back in a major way on the show. We were excited about that because it felt like, you know, we had some of our OG girls back. Cynthia Bailey, you know, famous housewife, Atlanta Housewives of Atlanta housewife, but also model. She came back onto the show this season as a friend of the show. So she is there. She is present, but it allows her to not fully be in all of the mess of the drama. But she's been even doing, like, some side commentating as well, too. And I think it also just gives her time to figure things out as well, like, outside of the show. I think Cynthia has always been one of those people on the show who had a lot happening. Like she was trying to figure out, you know, her wine situation, and then she had the Cynthia Bailey agency. Like, she's done very successful businesses. But I think at this point in her career, I could see her wanting to be able to have a little bit more time to build out those things, build out her personal life, while also understanding what the platform does for her. So she, you know, one foot in, one foot a little bit out, which is great. Now, there was also rumors about Kelly on the show. Kelly is a one of the newer housewives that, you know, her drew. Prior to Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan coming on, people were trying to figure out if they even, you know, really cared for Kelly on the show. And I feel like this season has really developed for her with her storyline. Even though she was not able to film with her children this season, there was a lot happening because of her recent separation from her estranged husband. But again, I think it gives her storylines, it gives her something to talk about. But people thought that she wasn't going to come back either. When those rumors broke, a contracts being sent out, people thought that, you know, there was also going to, you know, be a goodbye sent to Kelly, non contract since Kelly. And that is not the case according to, you know, what Bravo sources are putting out there now. Andy Cohen is speaking on. So I'm looking forward to this reunion, baby. And let me tell you guys something. This group of girls, the it's all about the reading. Okay? I don't know if y' all are into the reality tv. I wouldn't even say it's my guilty pleasure. I don't, don't even feel guilty about loving the Housewives. And what did they read down? Okay, when I say read, it's like the Comebacks. They quick, they sharp. So the season finale ended with them celebrating K. Michelle, who just released her first ever country album. She has been in the country music space for some time. I was told a long time ago she couldn't do a country music album because she's a black woman.
[15:23]
T-Mobile Representative
And.
[15:23]
Lauren LaRosa
And there's just been so much that has opened up in country music, you know, for people like K. Michelle because of the work that she's put in Beyonce. Mickey got you mad people right in that space. So she got to do that on this platform, which is benefit of the platform. It elevates everything else that you're doing. But it closes out with a party that she has and at the end of the party, they are reading each other down. Okay, let's take a listen.
[15:46]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
You're lying.
[15:47]
Lauren LaRosa
But I'm not lying. No one's going to hold her accountable to her life. We on Survivor's Island. I'm gonna survive and you're going to jail. You said hey, handsome in February. But girls, listen, I know that the reunion is going to be insane. We already know Pinky Cole of Slady Vegan, who recently made headlines for bankruptcy with her businesses and a lot of money things with her businesses. Her and her husband are expecting a new baby. And this is after she revealed on the show that they were having some issues because she's just been so focused on her business and trying to figure out what was going on with the business when it came to bankruptcy. Let's take a look.
[16:23]
Andy Cohen
Hi, Pinky.
[16:24]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Hi.
[16:24]
Andy Cohen
You look amazing.
[16:25]
Lauren LaRosa
Well, thank you.
[16:26]
Andy Cohen
I know that you are vegan, but you had quite the meaty season.
[16:30]
Emily Oster
I did.
[16:31]
Andy Cohen
How are you feeling about your first season?
[16:33]
Lauren LaRosa
It felt good. I don't even wanna ever hit a B word again. The only B word that I wanna talk about is the fact that I'm having a baby. You have a baby?
[16:46]
Therapy Gecko Host
Oh, my.
[16:48]
Lauren LaRosa
I don't want no problem.
[16:50]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Okay.
[16:50]
Andy Cohen
How does your mom feel about it?
[16:52]
Lauren LaRosa
She was mad as.
[16:54]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Okay.
[16:54]
Charlamagne Tha God
Hey, listen, she said she want to have another one.
[16:56]
Lauren LaRosa
I said no, we ain't.
[16:57]
Perry Wilson
Huh?
[16:58]
Lauren LaRosa
How to the no? When are you due in December. And I just might name him or her Bravisha or something.
[17:05]
Andy Cohen
I don't know.
[17:07]
Perry Wilson
Wait a minute.
[17:08]
Lauren LaRosa
Not Braveisha. Congratulations. I'm excited to see this reunion. I don't think we're going to get receipts from certain things. I know that there was like a big blowup between Portia Williams and K. Michelle. I don't think we're going to ever get the receipts of. You know, there was like a whole oyster gate. I will Call it a whole plot and a plan in K. Michelle's voice that she said that was put out and trying to be, you know, or allegedly being executed by Portia to produce the show or produce the storyline around K. Michelle in a certain way, which is a reality TV show thing. You know, you will have the lead of your show or certain people on the show who can work with the story producers to build out narrative in a way that they need to. And K. Michelle is, you know, she comes from love and hip hop, so she's a reality star vet. She felt like she was trying. They were trying to swindle her. So she. That was a huge thing in the beginning of this season. But I don't think that we're going to actually get receipts of who she alleges told her all of that. But hey, you never know. I just haven't seen too much about that in the previews yet. But we shall see because they did exchange words. We know that. Let's take a listen to K. Michelle and Portia. From the way that the edit looks anyway. I have lived.
[18:17]
Michael Rapaport
There's nothing.
[18:20]
Lauren LaRosa
And so has your body.
[18:21]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Okay, you need to close your glory hole.
[18:25]
Lauren LaRosa
So we'll just have to stay tuned, see what's going on.
[18:29]
Gary Valenciano
We've all been there. We've had seasons that have shaken everything. The question is, what remains when the shaking stops? Hi, I'm Gary Valenciano, and on my podcast Unshaken with Gary Vee, I sit down with amazing personalities and we talk about the seasons that nearly broke them, the lows that carried them to their highs. Listen to Unshaken with Gary Vee on the I Heart radio app Apple Podcasts or. Or wherever you get your podcasts.
[19:05]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Betrayal Weekly is back with brand new stories from threatening text messages disturbing a small Midwestern town.
[19:12]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
It was from an unknown number. Who else is getting these messages? Why did it start with us?
[19:19]
Betrayal Weekly Host
To long cons and stolen identities.
[19:22]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Who lies about being this sick? This was the last time I ever believed a word she said.
[19:30]
Betrayal Weekly Host
New voices, each with the courage to tell their own story.
[19:33]
T-Mobile Representative
He said, I have been kidnapped.
[19:36]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Okay, just try and act normal.
[19:39]
Lauren LaRosa
He was essentially on the run.
[19:41]
T-Mobile Representative
Every family has secrets.
[19:43]
Robbie Kaplan
The rug had been pulled from underneath me.
[19:46]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Oh, my God. It was right in front of my face and I didn't even see it.
[19:53]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Listen to Betrayal Weekly on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
[20:05]
Emily Oster
I'm Emily Oster. I'm an economist and data expert.
[20:08]
Perry Wilson
And I'm Perry Wilson. I'm a medical doctor.
[20:10]
Emily Oster
And this is our new podcast, Wellness
[20:12]
Perry Wilson
actually, because you're getting a staggering amount of health and wellness information nowadays. And some, some of it is awesome
[20:19]
Emily Oster
and some of it is, well, actually, bull. Fortunately, we're both people who know how to read studies, parse data, and can tell you what's worth trying out and what you can safely ignore.
[20:30]
Perry Wilson
Each episode, we tackle the health news of the week and then take a deeper dive into a misunderstood health and wellness topic.
[20:37]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with peptides?
[20:39]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with GLP1s?
[20:40]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with creatine?
[20:41]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with cupping?
[20:42]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with sleep?
[20:44]
Perry Wilson
So join us for a weekly dose of sanity. Might actually be just what the doctor
[20:48]
Emily Oster
or the economist ordered.
[20:50]
Perry Wilson
Listen to wellness actually on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[21:02]
Alec Baldwin
Hi, it's Alec Baldwin. This season on my podcast, here's the thing, I'm speaking with more artists, policymakers and performers like composer Marc Shaiman.
[21:11]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Once you've established that you have the talent, it's about the hang. It's the pleasure of hanging out with the people that you're with. You know, Rob and I was always a great hang. We would sit in kibbutz for hours and then eventually get around to the music. That's what I mostly think of when I think of him. The time together.
[21:29]
Alec Baldwin
Laughing Lawyer Robbie Kaplan.
[21:31]
Robbie Kaplan
The great gift of being a lawyer is the ability to actually change things in our society in a way that very few people can. You can really make a difference to causes in the United States if you bring the right case at the right time.
[21:44]
Alec Baldwin
Marriage equality.
[21:45]
Lauren LaRosa
Yeah.
[21:46]
Robbie Kaplan
Windsor's the perfect example.
[21:47]
Alec Baldwin
Director Morgan Neville.
[21:49]
Morgan Neville
Film school teaches you all the wrong things about making documentary. What do you want to say? Documentary is all about your ear. What do you hear? I feel like my job is listening really, really hard.
[21:59]
Alec Baldwin
Listen to here's the thing on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[22:06]
Lauren LaRosa
So speaking of story lines, narratives, all the things that come with being somebody of influence, Ariana Grande, there was a statement that was released by her team confirming that she is going to take a step back from the spotlight for an extended break after she finishes her Eternal Sunshine tour. And the reason for that, the rep says, is because of a lot of the scrutiny that she's been getting surrounding her health and her body. So here's the statement. After her son's Eternal Sunshine tour wraps in London on September 1, the singer who is 33 years old. She's going to be stepping away. And this is the statement was given by Ariana Grande's rep to People magazine. So this is from People magazine. She will be stepping away from the public eye as scrutiny surrounding her health and body intensifies. So the rep continues. Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine tour. She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happy, and then taking a much needed break from public facing work and appearances, which has led to endless ongoing public scrutiny. This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much. She performs a very physical show and there's a lot of athleticism involved. She performs healthily and successfully at a very high level, night after night. So, you know, because of this, they say that Ariana Grande is no longer going to be appearing in the West End revival of Steven Sodom's Sunday in the park with George. So she's taking a step back from work that was supposed to open at London's Barbicon center next summer. And she was going to be doing that with Jonathan Bailey, who she did Wicked with. They were. He was going to be opposite her. But, yeah, so she's taking a step back. And y' all know what's crazy? I feel like Ariana Grande and Cynthia Areva, when they were on that Wicked tour run, I knew I. And I've heard Cynthia Rivo talk about, you know, why she felt like she got so much jokes and memes about her appearance on that tour. We'll get into that. She says that it's because she's a black woman and that at the it. And it particularly, it was a moment where she jumped in front of this guy who was like a fan who like, jumped over, like, almost like barricades at a red carpet to get to Ariana Grande. And Cynthia Erivo jumped in front of her to just make sure she was okay. Because Ariana has talked about suffering from, like, anxiety and different things. She's been through a lot. But the crazy part of that is I feel like that time period from them has, like, changed forever the way that they're going to interact with fans in the public. I mean, we know that Ariana Grande has been through other things that publicly have, you know, really changed the way that she interacts with. There was the bombing that took place at the concert that. The Ariana Grande concert back in 2017. There were at least 19 people killed and 50 people injured at the, the concert in Manchester in England. I think it's a. Celebrities have such a, like, you think about something like that, you think about, you know, you're on a red carpet, a man is jumping, literally jumping over the carpet at you and you're already dealing with a lot of like society, societal like thoughts, pressures. Like you're scared all the time because you don't know who's coming at you for what reason. Like it is a nerve wracking thing I'm sure at the height that she is dealing with it at. But I think celebrities have such a different experience with fans and supporters nowadays because of social media as well too. I think social media, even if you are Ariana Grande who isn't really accessible, like Ariana Grande is not posting YouTube videos every day and on stream and giving us her life story all the time. And you know, like she still, there are some things about her that are still very like, you know, that school of celebrity like a Zendaya or Tom Holland is in where things are kept to herself. It's very regarded. You're not just going to be able to walk up and get to her. But at the same time because of social media, because of how much you're seeing her on your timeline and other celebrities, I think that, you know, supporters feel like people and celebrity, people, celebrities as people are very accessible and I think that there's no boundary anymore of like understanding that like these are also people too. They just have a job that they're doing. But safety should matter for them as well too. Boundaries should matter for them as well too. And I think that it has changed the dynamic between the fan experience and the celebrity experience. And I think about, I went to go see the Michael Jackson movie, I saw the Jackson's Instagram post that they're going to be doing a series all about Joe Jackson as the Jackson's manager too, which we'll watch and we'll talk about here. But I think about Michael Jackson after watching the Michael Jackson movie and how famous he was at that height, like social media was not really a thing. You know, there was so much that like hadn't happened yet, technology wise. Imagine if it had, how overly personified that would have been. And then you have people nowhere near as famous as Michael Jackson. Like I don't think anybody will ever be as famous as Michael Jackson. But you do have big celebrities still. It's very few far in between because we have Internet personalities who, don't get me wrong, are in the celebrity lane. But I think the way that they maneuver their lives, they're way more accessible. They want you to know way more. They want you to. They want to bring you in way more. You have celebrities who don't want to do all that, who grow up in a school learning from a Michael Jackson or other big Hollywood names like Ariana Grande or Cynthia Erivo, who are just two true creators who want to put certain things out into the world. And the. The people don't be having that at all, especially in this go viral, go home society. She's done with it.
[28:05]
Gary Valenciano
We've all been there. We've had seasons that have shaken everything. The question is, what remains when the shaking stops? Hi, I'm Gary Valenciano, and on my podcast Unshaken with Gary Vee, I sit down with amazing personalities and we talk about the seasons that nearly broke them, the lows that carried them to their highs. Listen to Unshaken with Gary Vee on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[28:41]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Betrayal Weekly is back with brand new stories from threatening text messages disturbing a small Midwestern town.
[28:48]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
It was from an unknown number. Who else is getting these messages? Why did it start with us?
[28:55]
Betrayal Weekly Host
To long cons and stolen identities.
[28:58]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Who lies about being this sick? This was the last time I ever believed a word she said.
[29:06]
Betrayal Weekly Host
New voices, each with the courage to tell their own story.
[29:09]
T-Mobile Representative
He said, I have been kidnapped.
[29:12]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Okay, just try and act normal.
[29:15]
Perry Wilson
He was essentially on the run.
[29:17]
T-Mobile Representative
Every family has secrets.
[29:19]
Robbie Kaplan
The rug had been pulled from underneath me.
[29:22]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Oh, my God. It was right in front of my face and I didn't even see it.
[29:29]
T-Mobile Representative
Listen.
[29:29]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Listen to Betrayal Weekly on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[29:41]
Emily Oster
I'm Emily Oster. I'm an economist and data expert.
[29:44]
Perry Wilson
And I'm Perry Wilson. I'm a medical doctor.
[29:46]
Emily Oster
And this is our new podcast, Wellness actually.
[29:50]
Perry Wilson
Because you're getting a staggering amount of health and wellness information nowadays, and some
[29:54]
Emily Oster
of it is awesome and some of it is, well, actually bull. Fortunately, we're both people who know how to read studies, parse data, and can tell you what's worth trying out and what you can safely ignore.
[30:06]
Perry Wilson
Each episode, we tackle the health news of the week and then take a deeper dive into a misunderstood health and
[30:12]
Emily Oster
wellness topic, like what's the deal with peptide?
[30:15]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with GLP1s?
[30:16]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with creatine?
[30:17]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with cupping?
[30:18]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with sleep?
[30:20]
Perry Wilson
So join us for a weekly dose of sanity might actually be just what
[30:24]
Emily Oster
the doctor or the economist ordered.
[30:26]
Perry Wilson
Listen to wellness actually on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[30:39]
T-Mobile Representative
In 2015, teenager Joy Morgan discovered strangely compelling YouTube sermons from the religious group Israel United in Christ, or iuic. Her initial curiosity developed into devotion. She distanced herself from friends and family, embraced new identity, immersed herself in the IUIC and believed she'd found the truth.
[30:59]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
IUIC is the best family that I've ever had.
[31:02]
T-Mobile Representative
In fact, she had found what many called a cult. And on Boxing Day 2018, joy disappeared forever. In the new six part investigative podcast the Missing Sister, Charlie Brinker and Freeturn explored Joy's story, the family she left and the religious group she found.
[31:19]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
You know when you get that feeling
[31:20]
Lauren LaRosa
like you just, I don't want to be here. I want to get out.
[31:23]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
I kind of want to go home.
[31:24]
T-Mobile Representative
Now it's a story about truth lies, a young woman yearning to belong and a family still waiting for answers. All episodes available now. To binge listen to the Missing sister on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[31:40]
Lauren LaRosa
I just hope that she is in a healthy space, like physically and that you know her because it's like she's taking a step back during a time where people are noticing, you know, that she is thinner, visibly thinner. So I, I just hope that she's taking care of herself and I hope that even if she's struggling with how to take care of herself while performing at such a high level, dealing with, you know, all the pressure and anxiety that come with the job that she has this time that she's taking off, she's going to really focus on, you know, rebuilding her, her arsenal of tools to be able to do that. Because I think a lot of times, like, you'll hear like, Ariana Grande because she's such a big celebrity, she's rich, she's very successful. It's like, all right, champagne problems. Like, come on, girl. Like, you got the career, you got everything going. You're in some of the biggest movies of the last, like, you know, biggest projects of the last, like two, three years. You know what I mean? Like, people can look at this and be like, complaining, complaining, complaining. But also the girls had a kiki about all the memes and the viral moments. But I think there's a real conversation that she's been trying to have for some time, just about what she's battling and quiet that I don't think people really hear or pay it too much attention to or love to sit to the side because the memes and stuff are funny. So I hope that she's actually tapping back into what she needs to be okay. And I think I will say it is a not. It's not a never before seen thing because we've had celebrities take a step back. We've had celebrities be forced to take a step back. Britney Spears when she was 5150 back in 2008. This. It gets crazy. It does. Like, every level comes with new devils. And you got to learn how to balance it all. You got to learn how to, like, let somebody know when you're struggling with doing all that. And that's why I was. When I saw this statement, I'm like, damn, like, they didn't drug sis into the ground. She is tired, okay? She is over it. But at the same time, I was like, you know, it's a really big thing to say, yo, I'm gonna take a break. I'm gonna stop working. She got the money, she got. She cool. She got the bread. She'll be able to do it. But a lot of us that work in this industry feel like out of sight, out of mind. So I understand, like, you know, she's on a run right now, like Wicked. I mean, this. They say, you know, the. The second installation of Wicked wasn't as good as the first, but like, Wicked and all the projects that she has happening, like these last couple years, she. If she's dominated for the last, I would say, like, what, like five to seven years? From music to television projects to movies, taking a step back is a big deal and a big decision to make. So I'm proud of her for making it, but it's not easy at all. So I think when people are speaking, we should listen, y'.
[34:24]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
All.
[34:24]
Emily Oster
We.
[34:24]
Lauren LaRosa
Look, we all are guilty of having a little laugh, a little kiki, but we should Listen. I'm Lauren LaRosa. This has been another episode of the latest Lauren LaRosa. I tell y' all all the time. Y' all could be anywhere with any old body. My low ride is talking about all of the things, but you guys choose to be right here with me. I appreciate you guys. I'll catch you in my next episode.
[34:45]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Foreign
[34:48]
Michael Rapaport
this is Michael Rapaport and my podcast, the I Am Rappaport Stereo podcast is unlike anyone you've ever heard. If you're looking for strong opinions about sports, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and whatever else catches my attention, then subscribe now. This kid, Jafar Jackson should absolutely, positively get nominated for his portrayal as Michael Jackson. Listen to I am rapoport on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.
[35:18]
Lauren LaRosa
It just came out. Jeremy, what did you just do? You just set yourself up for failure.
[35:22]
McGin
I've never heard you tell this story.
[35:24]
Lauren LaRosa
I've never told this story.
[35:25]
McGin
This must have been tucked deep, deep in the Jeremy Lin file. My name is McGin. Excited to tell you about Laugh But Not Least. I'll be chatting with guests from all walks of life about the power of humor when it comes to facing difficult times. These will be conversations that remind us all, life is hard. Laugh harder. Listen and laugh but not least with McGin on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.
[35:48]
Lauren LaRosa
I am talking to a felon right now with face tattoos, and I cannot
[35:53]
T-Mobile Representative
decide if I like him or not.
[35:55]
Therapy Gecko Host
That was a caller from my podcast, Therapy Gecko, where I speak with anonymous callers about their problems, relationships, and anything else in the depths of their mind. It all happens on my show Therapy Gecko. So if you're trying to get out of your own head and into someone else's, this is the podcast for you. Listen to Therapy gecko on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[36:19]
Alec Baldwin
Hey, it's Alec Baldwin. This season on my podcast, here's the thing, I talked to composer Marc Shaiman.
[36:25]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
It's about the hang. It's the pleasure of hanging out with the people that you're with. You know, Rob and I was always a great hang.
[36:32]
Alec Baldwin
And director Morgan Neville.
[36:34]
Morgan Neville
Film school teaches you all the wrong things about making documentary. What do you want to say? Documentary is all about your ear. What do you hear? I feel like my job is listening really, really hard.
[36:44]
Alec Baldwin
Listen to here's the thing on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[36:51]
Lauren LaRosa
This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human.

Summary6 min read

The Breakfast Club: RHOA Reunion Chaos and Ariana Grande Steps Away

Date: August 5, 2026
Hosts: Lauren LaRosa (Lead), plus DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, and Charlamagne Tha God

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on major events in pop culture—primarily the high-stakes drama building for The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) reunion and the big news of Ariana Grande stepping away from the spotlight. Lauren LaRosa leads the show, diving deeply into behind-the-scenes developments with the RHOA cast, clarifying rampant rumors, and analyzing the impact of constant scrutiny on celebrities like Grande. The tone is lively, informed, and conversational, reflecting the energy and candidness of The Breakfast Club.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Behind the Scenes at Breakfast Club and Pop Culture News

Lauren describes a “work week” where, between Breakfast Club and her own podcast, she gets to dig deeper into entertainment stories (02:49).
- “I love these type of weeks where I can spend all of my time...just working on stories and being really in the, like, body of things...also just taking care of myself as well, too.” — Lauren LaRosa [02:50]

2. The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) Reunion Chaos

Contracts, Cast Shakeups, and Fan Theories (07:44)

Anticipation for the reunion is at a high, with contract rumors sparking debates about the future lineup.
Main Cast discussed: Porsha Williams (primary “peach holder”), Shamia (promoted to main cast), K. Michelle (major new storyline).
- Emotional rifts and friendship fallouts, especially between Porsha and Shamia, are hot topics.
“The day that the women of Real Housewives of Atlanta cast receive their contracts is always a day that makes news, because then people start having conversations about who received the contract, what role...are they coming back in?” — Lauren [07:59]
Rumor Control: Andy Cohen directly quashes rumors, confirming no contracts have gone out and refuting claims of Shamia’s departure.
- "A lot of casting rumors online which came out over the weekend. And I'm gonna tell you that they're not true...If you want a preview of next season of Atlanta, look at this cast...We're very happy." — Andy Cohen [11:49]

Other Notable Cast Updates

Cynthia Bailey is discussed as the “friend of the show”—involved, but not buried in drama, which Lauren appreciates for her (12:16).
Kelly (a newer cast member) rumored to be cut, but Lauren says Bravo sources deny it; her messy divorce storyline remains a draw.
Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan, facing public business bankruptcy and expecting another child, brings real-life stakes to the reunion.

The Power of Storylines and “Reading”

An admiration for the “sharp, quick” comebacks of the RHOA cast, especially during reunions (14:20).
K. Michelle’s transition into country music is highlighted as a boundary-breaking moment for Black artists in the genre, inspired by figures like Beyoncé.

"She has been in the country music space for some time. I was told a long time ago she couldn't do a country music album because she's a Black woman."
— Lauren [15:22]
The finale’s closing scene described as a “reading” showdown—a signature of RHOA chaos and entertainment (15:46).

3. Anticipation for Reunion Drama and Receipts

Rumors swirl of a major blowup between Portia Williams and K. Michelle, with unresolved accusations of manipulated storylines behind the scenes (“OysterGate”).
- “I don’t think we’re going to get the receipts...it’s a reality TV thing...K. Michelle is a reality star vet...she felt like they were trying to swindle her.” — Lauren [17:07]
Lauren and clips tease the upcoming explosive exchanges, underscoring the unique appeal of Atlanta’s Housewives.

4. Ariana Grande Steps Away: Celebrity Scrutiny and Mental Health

Announcement and Reaction (22:06)

Grande, after her “Eternal Sunshine” tour, will take an extended break from all public work due to increasing scrutiny and pressure regarding her health and appearance.
- Reads official statement from Ariana's rep via People magazine:
  - “She will be stepping away from the public eye as scrutiny surrounding her health and body intensifies...this tour has been a beautiful experience...she loves her fans...but will be taking a much needed break from public-facing work and appearances.” — Lauren (reading statement) [22:17]
Ariana drops out of a scheduled West End theater production.

The Pressures Facing Stars

Lauren contextualizes Ariana’s decision in a broader conversation about the unique challenges stars face now:
- Recounts the history of public incidents (Manchester bombing, aggressive fans).
- Contrast between celebrities who maintain boundaries (Ariana, Zendaya) vs. hyper-accessible internet influencers.
- “Because of social media...supporters feel like celebrities as people are very accessible. There’s no boundary anymore..." — Lauren [26:26]
Puts Ariana’s experience alongside other celebrities forced to pull back for their well-being (Britney Spears, among others).
- “We've had celebrities take a step back. We've had celebrities be forced to take a step back...every level comes with new devils. You got to learn how to balance it all.” — Lauren [33:32]

Empathy and Changing Perspectives

Lauren urges listeners to have empathy for public figures, not just laugh at their struggles, and not dismiss their experiences as “champagne problems.”
- “I hope that she's actually tapping back into what she needs to be okay...Proud of her for making it, but it’s not easy at all.” — Lauren [34:05]
- “Look, we all are guilty of having a little laugh, a little kiki, but we should listen.” — Lauren [34:24]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On RHOA contracts:

“A lot of casting rumors online which came out over the weekend. And I'm gonna tell you that they're not true...If you want a preview of next season of Atlanta, look at this cast.”
— Andy Cohen [11:49]
On the urge for messy drama:

“The more emotional and emotional roller coaster the season is for you, that means you got a storyline that's working, baby. And that means you right there, stay right in that pocket.”
— Lauren [10:43]
K. Michelle on her season:

“I don't even wanna ever hit a B word again. The only B word that I wanna talk about is the fact that I'm having a baby.”
— K. Michelle/Interview segment [16:33]
On Ariana’s step back:

“She will be stepping away from the public eye as scrutiny surrounding her health and body intensifies...taking a much needed break from public-facing work and appearances.”
— Lauren (reading rep statement) [22:17]
Closing wisdom:

“We all are guilty of having a little laugh, a little kiki, but we should listen.”
— Lauren [34:24]

Timestamps of Important Segments

02:50 — Lauren describes her favorite type of “deep dive” work weeks
07:44 — First RHOA reunion discussion, explaining contract drama
11:49 — Andy Cohen debunks casting rumors
12:16 — Analysis of Cynthia Bailey’s “friend of” status and cast changes
15:22 — K. Michelle celebrated for country music milestone
17:07 — Teasing reunion drama between K. Michelle and Portia Williams
22:06 — Lauren reports Ariana Grande’s break from the spotlight
26:26 — Discussion of celebrity boundaries in the age of social media
33:32 — Historic cases of celebrity burnout (Britney Spears, etc.)
34:05 — Lauren urges empathy for celebrities dealing with scrutiny
34:24 — “Listen” call to action for listeners

Final Thoughts

Lauren LaRosa’s commentary throughout the episode strikes a balance between juicy pop culture reporting and more reflective, empathetic analysis. The episode is packed with context for RHOA fans eager for reunion tea, but also makes space for larger conversations about mental health, privacy, and the demands placed on women in the spotlight.

Listeners are left with a sense of anticipation for the RHOA reunion, fresh clarity on the endless cast rumors, and a new perspective on Ariana Grande’s decision to step back—a reminder that even the biggest stars are human.

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[00:00]
Lauren LaRosa
This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human.
[00:04]
Sprite Living Track List Host
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[00:25]
Perry Wilson
But.
[00:26]
Sprite Living Track List Host
But the coolest part isn't just the tracks. It's the stories behind them. The lyrics, the moments, the impact. Check out the full Sprite Living track list and break down the stories behind your favorite bars@livingtracklist. Genius.com this is the Sprite Living Track List. Obey your thirst.
[00:44]
Charlamagne Tha God
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[01:12]
Lauren LaRosa
I love my phone, but not my carrier.
[01:15]
Charlamagne Tha God
What do I do?
[01:15]
T-Mobile Representative
Well, there are 250 reasons to join T Mobile.
[01:18]
Emily Oster
Like what?
[01:19]
T-Mobile Representative
You can keep your phone and your number and T Mobile helps pay it off up to $800 per line.
[01:24]
Lauren LaRosa
So I wouldn't have to buy a new phone?
[01:25]
Alec Baldwin
Yep.
[01:25]
T-Mobile Representative
Plus your plan price stays the same for 5 years on experience plans.
[01:29]
Gary Valenciano
Nice.
[01:30]
T-Mobile Representative
Find your reason@t mobile.com
[01:34]
Perry Wilson
via virtual prepaid guard card. Typically takes 15 days after rebate submission
[01:37]
Lauren LaRosa
price guarantee on Talk text and 5G data exclusions like taxes and fees apply.
[01:41]
Michael Rapaport
This is Michael Rapaport and my podcast. The I Am Rapaport Stereo podcast is unlike any one you've ever heard. If you're looking for strong opinions about sports, entertainment, politics, pop culture and whatever else catches my attention, then subscribe now. This kid, Jafar Jackson should absolutely, positively get nominated for his portrayal as Michael Jackson. Listen to I Am rappaport on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.
[02:12]
Lauren LaRosa
Let's get to it. Time to do it. I'm the homegirl that knows a little bit about everything and everybody.
[02:18]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
You know she don't lie about that, right?
[02:19]
Lauren LaRosa
Lauren came in hot. Hey y'. All, what's up? It's Lauren the Rosa. And this is another episode of the Latest with Lauren the Rosa. This is your daily dig on all things pop culture, entertainment news, and all of the conversations that shake the room, baby. Now, y' all know we. We always get into checking in behind the scenes of the grind before we get started. So let's get on into it. Checking in behind the scenes of the grind today, this week is actually just. Just.
[02:50]
Betrayal Weekly Host
We're just.
[02:50]
Lauren LaRosa
I don't know, it's just I. I always say, like, this week is like, a work week, but I feel like every week is a work week. But I say that when I mean that, like, there's not, like, a lot of traveling. There's not, like, a lot of out of studio. We just podcast breakfast. Like, we didn't win the news, like, fully. I love these type of weeks where I can spend all of my time outside of breakfast Club, outside of recording a podcast for you guys, just working on stories and being really in the, like, body of things. That's been, you know, a challenge for me to find and carve out and. And do it with discipline. That time where I'm still, like, throwing myself fully into the story, into the details, and all of the things are also just taking care of myself as well, too. So this is one of those weeks. And, yeah. So hopefully this week I'll be bringing you guys a lot more exclusives. I felt like last week the news was so slow and there wasn't much going on, and when that happens, I'm like, all right, we need to make some news. We need to make some conversation. So this week, I think you guys will see a lot more of that, especially here on the podcast, the latest with laundrosa, because we'll have the time to be digging all into the people's business. Other than that, though, yeah, we. We're good. We tapping on into the latest. So let's get into it.
[04:06]
Gary Valenciano
We've all been there. We've had seasons that have shaken everything. The question is, what remains when the shaking stops? Hi, I'm Gary Valenciano, and on my podcast Unshaken with Gary Vee, I sit down with amazing personalities, and we talk about the seasons that nearly broke them, the lows that carried them to their highs. Listen to Unshaken with Gary Vee on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[04:42]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Betrayal Weekly is back with brand new stories from threatening text messages disturbing a small Midwestern town.
[04:50]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
It was from an unknown number. Who else is getting these messages? Why did it Start with us to
[04:57]
Betrayal Weekly Host
long cons and stolen identities.
[04:59]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Who lies about being this sick? This was the last time I ever believed a word she said.
[05:07]
Betrayal Weekly Host
New voices, each with the courage to tell their own story.
[05:11]
T-Mobile Representative
He said, I have been kidnapped.
[05:14]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Okay, just try and act normal.
[05:16]
Perry Wilson
He was essentially on the run.
[05:18]
T-Mobile Representative
Every family has secrets.
[05:20]
Robbie Kaplan
The rug had been pulled from underneath me.
[05:24]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Oh, my God. It was right in front of my face and I didn't even see it.
[05:30]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Listen to Betrayal Weekly on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[05:42]
Emily Oster
I'm Emily Oster. I'm an economist and data expert.
[05:45]
Perry Wilson
And I'm Perry Wilson. I'm a medical doctor.
[05:48]
Emily Oster
And this is our new podcast, Wellness actually.
[05:51]
Perry Wilson
Because you're getting a staggering amount of health and wellness information nowadays, and some
[05:55]
Emily Oster
of it is awesome and some of it is, well, actually, actually. Bull. Fortunately, we're both people who know how to read studies, parse data, and can tell you what's worth trying out and what you can safely ignore.
[06:08]
Perry Wilson
Each episode, we tackle the health news of the week and then take a deeper dive into a misunderstood health and
[06:14]
Emily Oster
wellness topic, like what's the deal with peptides?
[06:16]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with GLP1s?
[06:17]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with creatine?
[06:19]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with cupping?
[06:20]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with sleep?
[06:21]
Perry Wilson
So join us for a weekly dose of sanity. Might actually be just with the doctor
[06:26]
Emily Oster
or the economist ordered.
[06:28]
Perry Wilson
Listen to wellness, actually on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[06:40]
Alec Baldwin
Hi, it's Alec Baldwin. This season on my podcast, here's the thing. I'm speaking with more artists, policymakers, and performers like composer Mark Shaiman.
[06:48]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Once you've established that you have the talent, it's about the hanging. It's the pleasure of hanging out with the people that you're with. You know, Rob and I was always a great hang. We would sit in kibbutz for hours and then eventually get around to the music. That's what I mostly think of when I think of him. The time together.
[07:06]
Alec Baldwin
Laughing Lawyer Robbie Kaplan.
[07:08]
Robbie Kaplan
The great gift of being a lawyer is the ability to actually change things in our society in a way that very few people can. You can really make a difference to causes in the United States if you bring the right case at the right time.
[07:22]
Alec Baldwin
Marriage equality.
[07:23]
Lauren LaRosa
Yeah.
[07:23]
Alec Baldwin
Windsor's the perfect examp director Morgan Neville.
[07:26]
Morgan Neville
Film school teaches you all the wrong things about making documentary. What do you want to say? Documentary is all about your ear. What do you hear? I feel like My job is listening really, really hard.
[07:36]
Alec Baldwin
Listen to here's the thing on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
[07:44]
Lauren LaRosa
So this week, actually, speaking of this week, as we go into the latest everything that's happening right now, we are days away from the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion. Now I Real Housewives of Atlanta, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but I actually haven't really tuned into Beverly Hills as much as I was before. I told myself that I was going to get all caught up before Bozeman St John Bowes love bows before her wedding because I wanted to like, you know, she's been covering her wedding on the show and preparing for it, amongst other things. But with Real Housewives of Atlanta, they're like my, like my favorite franchise. Like, they are number one for me. I've been hanging on to every episode this season. Sometimes I haven't watched two or three a day because I haven't been caught up. I just finished the season finale episode prior to preparing myself for the the reunion this weekend. And there was reporting this week, like literally kicking off this week that the girls have received their contracts. And that's always a thing. Like the day that the women of Real Housewives of Atlanta cash receive their contracts is always a day that like makes news because then people start having conversations about who received the contract. What role are they coming back in? For those of you guys who do not watch Housewives, when I say what role are they coming back in? You have like, like main characters and non main characters. They call them peach holders and friends of the show. Right. Or a friend of a peach holder. So for instance, Porsha Williams, peach holder this season. That just means that a lot of the show revolved around her. Shamia actually, you know, got her peach this season and it was a very emotionally rough season for Shamia, especially being as though we knew her as Portia's friend on the show and now we got to get more into her life and see that relationship fall apart to. I don't think they'll ever get back to where they were even once they ever get back to being cordial. And K Michelle, those three women this season were the the bigger biggest storylines of the show for various different reasons. So, you know, people are going to want to see how that works out going into this next season. Like will all those women still be main cast? Will they still be main peach holders? Because then you can kind of predict what next season will look like and who we will focus on the most. Now you guys, that, that reporting was out earlier this week. However, Andy Cohen has come out and said that is not true, that none of the girls have received contract offers yet. There were also rumors that Shamia was not going to be coming back to the show again. Shamia was like best friends with Portia when we first came to meet and know her and has now taken on her own life on the show. So there were rumors that she made, you know, potentially not be returning back to the show. And I'm not going to lie, like, whenever you hear these rumors from the fan pages, it's like you, you can't ignore it because a lot of the news will leak to the fan pages through the, the girls teams through production. Because Real Housewives fans are, are very intertwined with the fan pages and the fan cultures around the show. But it's like you have. So you got to pay attention to it, but you, you, you gotta wait to get the real information. This is a big example that because those stories leaked and then Andy Colin came out and said, and I have reached out to a source, closer production myself. Hey, I mean, Shamia had a rough season this season, so I could kind of see why she wouldn't come back. You know, maybe she want to protect her peace. But the more emotional and emotional roller coaster the season is for you, that mean you got a storyline that's working, baby. And that means you right there, stay right in that pocket. That's what builds, you know, the best housewives and reality stars in this type of lane. But here's what Andy Cohen had to say on the fact that Shamia and there's no, there's no truth to Shamia not returning as of now. There was also reports that any leaks may be returning. Let's take a look.
[11:49]
Andy Cohen
A lot of casting rumors online which came out over the weekend. And I'm gonna tell you that they're not true. And I am going to tell you that if you want a preview of next season of Atlanta, look at this cast. This is the group, guys. I mean, spoiler alert. We're very happy.
[12:17]
Lauren LaRosa
Now, I will say that is important to hear because there was a time where a lot of like, you know, people were not happy about the cast. Like they felt like after Nene Leakes left, you know, and then you had the drama with Kenya Moore where she, you know, allegedly exposed some revenge porn and was, you know, suspended from the show and then didn't come back on the show. Like, all of that stuff, people thought that they were losing their main girls. Like they were losing the girls that were going to actually make the show good. Then Porsche came back in a major way on the show. We were excited about that because it felt like, you know, we had some of our OG girls back. Cynthia Bailey, you know, famous housewife, Atlanta Housewives of Atlanta housewife, but also model. She came back onto the show this season as a friend of the show. So she is there. She is present, but it allows her to not fully be in all of the mess of the drama. But she's been even doing, like, some side commentating as well, too. And I think it also just gives her time to figure things out as well, like, outside of the show. I think Cynthia has always been one of those people on the show who had a lot happening. Like she was trying to figure out, you know, her wine situation, and then she had the Cynthia Bailey agency. Like, she's done very successful businesses. But I think at this point in her career, I could see her wanting to be able to have a little bit more time to build out those things, build out her personal life, while also understanding what the platform does for her. So she, you know, one foot in, one foot a little bit out, which is great. Now, there was also rumors about Kelly on the show. Kelly is a one of the newer housewives that, you know, her drew. Prior to Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan coming on, people were trying to figure out if they even, you know, really cared for Kelly on the show. And I feel like this season has really developed for her with her storyline. Even though she was not able to film with her children this season, there was a lot happening because of her recent separation from her estranged husband. But again, I think it gives her storylines, it gives her something to talk about. But people thought that she wasn't going to come back either. When those rumors broke, a contracts being sent out, people thought that, you know, there was also going to, you know, be a goodbye sent to Kelly, non contract since Kelly. And that is not the case according to, you know, what Bravo sources are putting out there now. Andy Cohen is speaking on. So I'm looking forward to this reunion, baby. And let me tell you guys something. This group of girls, the it's all about the reading. Okay? I don't know if y' all are into the reality tv. I wouldn't even say it's my guilty pleasure. I don't, don't even feel guilty about loving the Housewives. And what did they read down? Okay, when I say read, it's like the Comebacks. They quick, they sharp. So the season finale ended with them celebrating K. Michelle, who just released her first ever country album. She has been in the country music space for some time. I was told a long time ago she couldn't do a country music album because she's a black woman.
[15:23]
T-Mobile Representative
And.
[15:23]
Lauren LaRosa
And there's just been so much that has opened up in country music, you know, for people like K. Michelle because of the work that she's put in Beyonce. Mickey got you mad people right in that space. So she got to do that on this platform, which is benefit of the platform. It elevates everything else that you're doing. But it closes out with a party that she has and at the end of the party, they are reading each other down. Okay, let's take a listen.
[15:46]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
You're lying.
[15:47]
Lauren LaRosa
But I'm not lying. No one's going to hold her accountable to her life. We on Survivor's Island. I'm gonna survive and you're going to jail. You said hey, handsome in February. But girls, listen, I know that the reunion is going to be insane. We already know Pinky Cole of Slady Vegan, who recently made headlines for bankruptcy with her businesses and a lot of money things with her businesses. Her and her husband are expecting a new baby. And this is after she revealed on the show that they were having some issues because she's just been so focused on her business and trying to figure out what was going on with the business when it came to bankruptcy. Let's take a look.
[16:23]
Andy Cohen
Hi, Pinky.
[16:24]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Hi.
[16:24]
Andy Cohen
You look amazing.
[16:25]
Lauren LaRosa
Well, thank you.
[16:26]
Andy Cohen
I know that you are vegan, but you had quite the meaty season.
[16:30]
Emily Oster
I did.
[16:31]
Andy Cohen
How are you feeling about your first season?
[16:33]
Lauren LaRosa
It felt good. I don't even wanna ever hit a B word again. The only B word that I wanna talk about is the fact that I'm having a baby. You have a baby?
[16:46]
Therapy Gecko Host
Oh, my.
[16:48]
Lauren LaRosa
I don't want no problem.
[16:50]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Okay.
[16:50]
Andy Cohen
How does your mom feel about it?
[16:52]
Lauren LaRosa
She was mad as.
[16:54]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Okay.
[16:54]
Charlamagne Tha God
Hey, listen, she said she want to have another one.
[16:56]
Lauren LaRosa
I said no, we ain't.
[16:57]
Perry Wilson
Huh?
[16:58]
Lauren LaRosa
How to the no? When are you due in December. And I just might name him or her Bravisha or something.
[17:05]
Andy Cohen
I don't know.
[17:07]
Perry Wilson
Wait a minute.
[17:08]
Lauren LaRosa
Not Braveisha. Congratulations. I'm excited to see this reunion. I don't think we're going to get receipts from certain things. I know that there was like a big blowup between Portia Williams and K. Michelle. I don't think we're going to ever get the receipts of. You know, there was like a whole oyster gate. I will Call it a whole plot and a plan in K. Michelle's voice that she said that was put out and trying to be, you know, or allegedly being executed by Portia to produce the show or produce the storyline around K. Michelle in a certain way, which is a reality TV show thing. You know, you will have the lead of your show or certain people on the show who can work with the story producers to build out narrative in a way that they need to. And K. Michelle is, you know, she comes from love and hip hop, so she's a reality star vet. She felt like she was trying. They were trying to swindle her. So she. That was a huge thing in the beginning of this season. But I don't think that we're going to actually get receipts of who she alleges told her all of that. But hey, you never know. I just haven't seen too much about that in the previews yet. But we shall see because they did exchange words. We know that. Let's take a listen to K. Michelle and Portia. From the way that the edit looks anyway. I have lived.
[18:17]
Michael Rapaport
There's nothing.
[18:20]
Lauren LaRosa
And so has your body.
[18:21]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Okay, you need to close your glory hole.
[18:25]
Lauren LaRosa
So we'll just have to stay tuned, see what's going on.
[18:29]
Gary Valenciano
We've all been there. We've had seasons that have shaken everything. The question is, what remains when the shaking stops? Hi, I'm Gary Valenciano, and on my podcast Unshaken with Gary Vee, I sit down with amazing personalities and we talk about the seasons that nearly broke them, the lows that carried them to their highs. Listen to Unshaken with Gary Vee on the I Heart radio app Apple Podcasts or. Or wherever you get your podcasts.
[19:05]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Betrayal Weekly is back with brand new stories from threatening text messages disturbing a small Midwestern town.
[19:12]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
It was from an unknown number. Who else is getting these messages? Why did it start with us?
[19:19]
Betrayal Weekly Host
To long cons and stolen identities.
[19:22]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Who lies about being this sick? This was the last time I ever believed a word she said.
[19:30]
Betrayal Weekly Host
New voices, each with the courage to tell their own story.
[19:33]
T-Mobile Representative
He said, I have been kidnapped.
[19:36]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Okay, just try and act normal.
[19:39]
Lauren LaRosa
He was essentially on the run.
[19:41]
T-Mobile Representative
Every family has secrets.
[19:43]
Robbie Kaplan
The rug had been pulled from underneath me.
[19:46]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Oh, my God. It was right in front of my face and I didn't even see it.
[19:53]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Listen to Betrayal Weekly on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
[20:05]
Emily Oster
I'm Emily Oster. I'm an economist and data expert.
[20:08]
Perry Wilson
And I'm Perry Wilson. I'm a medical doctor.
[20:10]
Emily Oster
And this is our new podcast, Wellness
[20:12]
Perry Wilson
actually, because you're getting a staggering amount of health and wellness information nowadays. And some, some of it is awesome
[20:19]
Emily Oster
and some of it is, well, actually, bull. Fortunately, we're both people who know how to read studies, parse data, and can tell you what's worth trying out and what you can safely ignore.
[20:30]
Perry Wilson
Each episode, we tackle the health news of the week and then take a deeper dive into a misunderstood health and wellness topic.
[20:37]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with peptides?
[20:39]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with GLP1s?
[20:40]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with creatine?
[20:41]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with cupping?
[20:42]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with sleep?
[20:44]
Perry Wilson
So join us for a weekly dose of sanity. Might actually be just what the doctor
[20:48]
Emily Oster
or the economist ordered.
[20:50]
Perry Wilson
Listen to wellness actually on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[21:02]
Alec Baldwin
Hi, it's Alec Baldwin. This season on my podcast, here's the thing, I'm speaking with more artists, policymakers and performers like composer Marc Shaiman.
[21:11]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Once you've established that you have the talent, it's about the hang. It's the pleasure of hanging out with the people that you're with. You know, Rob and I was always a great hang. We would sit in kibbutz for hours and then eventually get around to the music. That's what I mostly think of when I think of him. The time together.
[21:29]
Alec Baldwin
Laughing Lawyer Robbie Kaplan.
[21:31]
Robbie Kaplan
The great gift of being a lawyer is the ability to actually change things in our society in a way that very few people can. You can really make a difference to causes in the United States if you bring the right case at the right time.
[21:44]
Alec Baldwin
Marriage equality.
[21:45]
Lauren LaRosa
Yeah.
[21:46]
Robbie Kaplan
Windsor's the perfect example.
[21:47]
Alec Baldwin
Director Morgan Neville.
[21:49]
Morgan Neville
Film school teaches you all the wrong things about making documentary. What do you want to say? Documentary is all about your ear. What do you hear? I feel like my job is listening really, really hard.
[21:59]
Alec Baldwin
Listen to here's the thing on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[22:06]
Lauren LaRosa
So speaking of story lines, narratives, all the things that come with being somebody of influence, Ariana Grande, there was a statement that was released by her team confirming that she is going to take a step back from the spotlight for an extended break after she finishes her Eternal Sunshine tour. And the reason for that, the rep says, is because of a lot of the scrutiny that she's been getting surrounding her health and her body. So here's the statement. After her son's Eternal Sunshine tour wraps in London on September 1, the singer who is 33 years old. She's going to be stepping away. And this is the statement was given by Ariana Grande's rep to People magazine. So this is from People magazine. She will be stepping away from the public eye as scrutiny surrounding her health and body intensifies. So the rep continues. Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine tour. She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happy, and then taking a much needed break from public facing work and appearances, which has led to endless ongoing public scrutiny. This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much. She performs a very physical show and there's a lot of athleticism involved. She performs healthily and successfully at a very high level, night after night. So, you know, because of this, they say that Ariana Grande is no longer going to be appearing in the West End revival of Steven Sodom's Sunday in the park with George. So she's taking a step back from work that was supposed to open at London's Barbicon center next summer. And she was going to be doing that with Jonathan Bailey, who she did Wicked with. They were. He was going to be opposite her. But, yeah, so she's taking a step back. And y' all know what's crazy? I feel like Ariana Grande and Cynthia Areva, when they were on that Wicked tour run, I knew I. And I've heard Cynthia Rivo talk about, you know, why she felt like she got so much jokes and memes about her appearance on that tour. We'll get into that. She says that it's because she's a black woman and that at the it. And it particularly, it was a moment where she jumped in front of this guy who was like a fan who like, jumped over, like, almost like barricades at a red carpet to get to Ariana Grande. And Cynthia Erivo jumped in front of her to just make sure she was okay. Because Ariana has talked about suffering from, like, anxiety and different things. She's been through a lot. But the crazy part of that is I feel like that time period from them has, like, changed forever the way that they're going to interact with fans in the public. I mean, we know that Ariana Grande has been through other things that publicly have, you know, really changed the way that she interacts with. There was the bombing that took place at the concert that. The Ariana Grande concert back in 2017. There were at least 19 people killed and 50 people injured at the, the concert in Manchester in England. I think it's a. Celebrities have such a, like, you think about something like that, you think about, you know, you're on a red carpet, a man is jumping, literally jumping over the carpet at you and you're already dealing with a lot of like society, societal like thoughts, pressures. Like you're scared all the time because you don't know who's coming at you for what reason. Like it is a nerve wracking thing I'm sure at the height that she is dealing with it at. But I think celebrities have such a different experience with fans and supporters nowadays because of social media as well too. I think social media, even if you are Ariana Grande who isn't really accessible, like Ariana Grande is not posting YouTube videos every day and on stream and giving us her life story all the time. And you know, like she still, there are some things about her that are still very like, you know, that school of celebrity like a Zendaya or Tom Holland is in where things are kept to herself. It's very regarded. You're not just going to be able to walk up and get to her. But at the same time because of social media, because of how much you're seeing her on your timeline and other celebrities, I think that, you know, supporters feel like people and celebrity, people, celebrities as people are very accessible and I think that there's no boundary anymore of like understanding that like these are also people too. They just have a job that they're doing. But safety should matter for them as well too. Boundaries should matter for them as well too. And I think that it has changed the dynamic between the fan experience and the celebrity experience. And I think about, I went to go see the Michael Jackson movie, I saw the Jackson's Instagram post that they're going to be doing a series all about Joe Jackson as the Jackson's manager too, which we'll watch and we'll talk about here. But I think about Michael Jackson after watching the Michael Jackson movie and how famous he was at that height, like social media was not really a thing. You know, there was so much that like hadn't happened yet, technology wise. Imagine if it had, how overly personified that would have been. And then you have people nowhere near as famous as Michael Jackson. Like I don't think anybody will ever be as famous as Michael Jackson. But you do have big celebrities still. It's very few far in between because we have Internet personalities who, don't get me wrong, are in the celebrity lane. But I think the way that they maneuver their lives, they're way more accessible. They want you to know way more. They want you to. They want to bring you in way more. You have celebrities who don't want to do all that, who grow up in a school learning from a Michael Jackson or other big Hollywood names like Ariana Grande or Cynthia Erivo, who are just two true creators who want to put certain things out into the world. And the. The people don't be having that at all, especially in this go viral, go home society. She's done with it.
[28:05]
Gary Valenciano
We've all been there. We've had seasons that have shaken everything. The question is, what remains when the shaking stops? Hi, I'm Gary Valenciano, and on my podcast Unshaken with Gary Vee, I sit down with amazing personalities and we talk about the seasons that nearly broke them, the lows that carried them to their highs. Listen to Unshaken with Gary Vee on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[28:41]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Betrayal Weekly is back with brand new stories from threatening text messages disturbing a small Midwestern town.
[28:48]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
It was from an unknown number. Who else is getting these messages? Why did it start with us?
[28:55]
Betrayal Weekly Host
To long cons and stolen identities.
[28:58]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Who lies about being this sick? This was the last time I ever believed a word she said.
[29:06]
Betrayal Weekly Host
New voices, each with the courage to tell their own story.
[29:09]
T-Mobile Representative
He said, I have been kidnapped.
[29:12]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Okay, just try and act normal.
[29:15]
Perry Wilson
He was essentially on the run.
[29:17]
T-Mobile Representative
Every family has secrets.
[29:19]
Robbie Kaplan
The rug had been pulled from underneath me.
[29:22]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
Oh, my God. It was right in front of my face and I didn't even see it.
[29:29]
T-Mobile Representative
Listen.
[29:29]
Betrayal Weekly Host
Listen to Betrayal Weekly on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[29:41]
Emily Oster
I'm Emily Oster. I'm an economist and data expert.
[29:44]
Perry Wilson
And I'm Perry Wilson. I'm a medical doctor.
[29:46]
Emily Oster
And this is our new podcast, Wellness actually.
[29:50]
Perry Wilson
Because you're getting a staggering amount of health and wellness information nowadays, and some
[29:54]
Emily Oster
of it is awesome and some of it is, well, actually bull. Fortunately, we're both people who know how to read studies, parse data, and can tell you what's worth trying out and what you can safely ignore.
[30:06]
Perry Wilson
Each episode, we tackle the health news of the week and then take a deeper dive into a misunderstood health and
[30:12]
Emily Oster
wellness topic, like what's the deal with peptide?
[30:15]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with GLP1s?
[30:16]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with creatine?
[30:17]
Perry Wilson
What's the deal with cupping?
[30:18]
Emily Oster
What's the deal with sleep?
[30:20]
Perry Wilson
So join us for a weekly dose of sanity might actually be just what
[30:24]
Emily Oster
the doctor or the economist ordered.
[30:26]
Perry Wilson
Listen to wellness actually on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[30:39]
T-Mobile Representative
In 2015, teenager Joy Morgan discovered strangely compelling YouTube sermons from the religious group Israel United in Christ, or iuic. Her initial curiosity developed into devotion. She distanced herself from friends and family, embraced new identity, immersed herself in the IUIC and believed she'd found the truth.
[30:59]
Betrayal Weekly Guest
IUIC is the best family that I've ever had.
[31:02]
T-Mobile Representative
In fact, she had found what many called a cult. And on Boxing Day 2018, joy disappeared forever. In the new six part investigative podcast the Missing Sister, Charlie Brinker and Freeturn explored Joy's story, the family she left and the religious group she found.
[31:19]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
You know when you get that feeling
[31:20]
Lauren LaRosa
like you just, I don't want to be here. I want to get out.
[31:23]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
I kind of want to go home.
[31:24]
T-Mobile Representative
Now it's a story about truth lies, a young woman yearning to belong and a family still waiting for answers. All episodes available now. To binge listen to the Missing sister on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[31:40]
Lauren LaRosa
I just hope that she is in a healthy space, like physically and that you know her because it's like she's taking a step back during a time where people are noticing, you know, that she is thinner, visibly thinner. So I, I just hope that she's taking care of herself and I hope that even if she's struggling with how to take care of herself while performing at such a high level, dealing with, you know, all the pressure and anxiety that come with the job that she has this time that she's taking off, she's going to really focus on, you know, rebuilding her, her arsenal of tools to be able to do that. Because I think a lot of times, like, you'll hear like, Ariana Grande because she's such a big celebrity, she's rich, she's very successful. It's like, all right, champagne problems. Like, come on, girl. Like, you got the career, you got everything going. You're in some of the biggest movies of the last, like, you know, biggest projects of the last, like two, three years. You know what I mean? Like, people can look at this and be like, complaining, complaining, complaining. But also the girls had a kiki about all the memes and the viral moments. But I think there's a real conversation that she's been trying to have for some time, just about what she's battling and quiet that I don't think people really hear or pay it too much attention to or love to sit to the side because the memes and stuff are funny. So I hope that she's actually tapping back into what she needs to be okay. And I think I will say it is a not. It's not a never before seen thing because we've had celebrities take a step back. We've had celebrities be forced to take a step back. Britney Spears when she was 5150 back in 2008. This. It gets crazy. It does. Like, every level comes with new devils. And you got to learn how to balance it all. You got to learn how to, like, let somebody know when you're struggling with doing all that. And that's why I was. When I saw this statement, I'm like, damn, like, they didn't drug sis into the ground. She is tired, okay? She is over it. But at the same time, I was like, you know, it's a really big thing to say, yo, I'm gonna take a break. I'm gonna stop working. She got the money, she got. She cool. She got the bread. She'll be able to do it. But a lot of us that work in this industry feel like out of sight, out of mind. So I understand, like, you know, she's on a run right now, like Wicked. I mean, this. They say, you know, the. The second installation of Wicked wasn't as good as the first, but like, Wicked and all the projects that she has happening, like these last couple years, she. If she's dominated for the last, I would say, like, what, like five to seven years? From music to television projects to movies, taking a step back is a big deal and a big decision to make. So I'm proud of her for making it, but it's not easy at all. So I think when people are speaking, we should listen, y'.
[34:24]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
All.
[34:24]
Emily Oster
We.
[34:24]
Lauren LaRosa
Look, we all are guilty of having a little laugh, a little kiki, but we should Listen. I'm Lauren LaRosa. This has been another episode of the latest Lauren LaRosa. I tell y' all all the time. Y' all could be anywhere with any old body. My low ride is talking about all of the things, but you guys choose to be right here with me. I appreciate you guys. I'll catch you in my next episode.
[34:45]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
Foreign
[34:48]
Michael Rapaport
this is Michael Rapaport and my podcast, the I Am Rappaport Stereo podcast is unlike anyone you've ever heard. If you're looking for strong opinions about sports, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and whatever else catches my attention, then subscribe now. This kid, Jafar Jackson should absolutely, positively get nominated for his portrayal as Michael Jackson. Listen to I am rapoport on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.
[35:18]
Lauren LaRosa
It just came out. Jeremy, what did you just do? You just set yourself up for failure.
[35:22]
McGin
I've never heard you tell this story.
[35:24]
Lauren LaRosa
I've never told this story.
[35:25]
McGin
This must have been tucked deep, deep in the Jeremy Lin file. My name is McGin. Excited to tell you about Laugh But Not Least. I'll be chatting with guests from all walks of life about the power of humor when it comes to facing difficult times. These will be conversations that remind us all, life is hard. Laugh harder. Listen and laugh but not least with McGin on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.
[35:48]
Lauren LaRosa
I am talking to a felon right now with face tattoos, and I cannot
[35:53]
T-Mobile Representative
decide if I like him or not.
[35:55]
Therapy Gecko Host
That was a caller from my podcast, Therapy Gecko, where I speak with anonymous callers about their problems, relationships, and anything else in the depths of their mind. It all happens on my show Therapy Gecko. So if you're trying to get out of your own head and into someone else's, this is the podcast for you. Listen to Therapy gecko on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[36:19]
Alec Baldwin
Hey, it's Alec Baldwin. This season on my podcast, here's the thing, I talked to composer Marc Shaiman.
[36:25]
Rob (Guest on Alec Baldwin's podcast)
It's about the hang. It's the pleasure of hanging out with the people that you're with. You know, Rob and I was always a great hang.
[36:32]
Alec Baldwin
And director Morgan Neville.
[36:34]
Morgan Neville
Film school teaches you all the wrong things about making documentary. What do you want to say? Documentary is all about your ear. What do you hear? I feel like my job is listening really, really hard.
[36:44]
Alec Baldwin
Listen to here's the thing on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
[36:51]
Lauren LaRosa
This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human.