Pop Apologists

As we close out 2025 and head straight into divorce season, Lauren & Chanler are joined by their favorite recurring guest — their dad, a longtime divorce attorney — for one of your most-requested annual episodes.From Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s hypothetical prenup to Golden Bachelor drama, Real Housewives breakups, and messy celebrity divorces, Dad breaks down what actually matters legally (and what’s pure Hollywood fiction).Plus, we answer listener questions on:Prenups vs. no prenupsWhat really happens after 10 years of marriageSubstance abuse, gambling, and domestic violence in divorceWhy mediation without a lawyer can go very wrongRed flags to watch for when dating divorceesIt’s informative, unfiltered, funny, and slightly unhinged — exactly how we like to ring in the New Year. 🥂⚖️⏱️ Timestamps00:00 — Welcome to divorce season 🎄➡️💔01:45 — Introducing Dad (and why listeners love him) 👨‍⚖️❤️04:00 — Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: billionaire prenups explained 💍💰08:30 — Do you really need a prenup? 🤔📜12:45 — When prenups backfire emotionally 😬15:10 — The 10-year marriage rule (myth vs reality) 🔟⚖️18:40 — Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban’s sobriety clause 🧾🚫🍷22:15 — Golden Bachelor divorce + protecting kids’ inheritances 👴💍27:00 — Kyle Richards & Mauricio: separation dates explained 🏠📅31:30 — Vocational evaluations & “fake unemployment” 💼📉34:45 — Divorcing someone with a drinking problem 🍺🚫39:10 — Dating before divorce: does the court care? 💔➡️❤️41:45 — Trusts, inheritances & when kids get paid 💼👨‍👩‍👧44:30 — Higher-earning wives & alimony fears 💸⚖️47:20 — Red flags when dating divorced men 🚩👀49:40 — Secret gambling & breach of marital trust 🎰🚫52:30 — Why mediation without a lawyer is dangerous ⚠️📄55:10 — Emotional abuse vs physical abuse in divorce 🧠⚖️57:00 — Final advice, family love & New Year send-off 🥂❤️Clean Simple Eats: Visit CleanSimpleEats.com and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 at checkout for 20% off your order.EarlyBird CBD: Visit EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off.Functional Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/POPAPOLOGISTS or use gift code POPAPOLOGISTS100 at sign-up to own your health.Macy's: Shop at https://www.macys.com or in stores now!HERS Hair: Visit forhers.com/APOLOGISTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Drip Drop: Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code POP for 20% off.Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merry Christmas, Global Elites 🎄 We’re bringing back one of the most unhinged, accidentally iconic episodes in Pop Apologists history. Originally recorded two years ago, Olive Oil & Blood is a time capsule of early-era Lauren and Chanler.First released January 5, 2022.timestamps:(00:00:00) ☕ Caffeine & the Will to Live — post-holiday dread, coffee as medicine, and existential morning spirals(00:05:05) 🍪 Failed Business Fantasies — fresh homemade cookies, startup delusion, and entrepreneurial reality checks(00:10:20) 🧳 Family Visit Trauma — parents in nyc, outdoor dining chaos, and first impressions with ben(00:18:55) 🚕 Mom on the Streets — flirting, micro-aggressions, and being unjaded in new york(00:23:10) 🤠 Yellowstone Discourse — cowboy fantasies vs. reality, cringe dialogue, and farmer-core exposure therapy(00:29:20) 📸 Celebrity Body Politics — david foster, katharine mcphee, and why the caption was the real problem(00:37:45) 💍 Men Behaving Badly — steve lodge, bravo engagements, and patriarchy fatigue(00:39:45) 🧠 Sunday Scaries — millennial work dread, weekend anxiety, and emotional preparation rituals(00:43:50) 🍳 Domestic Reset — cooking resolutions, grocery ambition, and false confidence(00:46:35) 🫒 Olive Oil & Blood — the grocery bag breaks, the fall, the injuries, and instant regret(00:53:00) ❤️ Acts of Service — why the chaos was (almost) worth it and a rare tender momentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:08:30) — The End of an Era docuseries drops(00:12:24) — The Southport attack segment: Taylor struggles to speak, prepares to meet victim’s families, and absorbs unimaginable grief.(00:18 :00) — Inside the Eras Tour bonus checks: nearly $200M distributed, dancers’ lives changed, and industry norms shattered.(00:21:00) — Dancing is hard: Taylor learning choreography by lyrics, rehearsing with Florence, and spotlight-sharing done right.(00:24:38) — Travis Kelce check-in: the post-London call, Vienna anxiety, and quiet relationship intimacy on display.(00:28:40) — Night time routine: after-concert-ritual, avoiding drug addiction, and crazy sleep schedule.(00:35:00) — Andrea Swift moments: emotional containment, post-tragedy comfort, and the ultimate emotional backbone.(00:36:00) — Surprise guests and backstage vibes: Ed Sheeran appearances and deeply questionable green-room furniture.(00:39:00) — RHOBH whiplash: Kyle & Mauricio’s separation, sad flirting, and sterile bachelor-pad décor.(00:49:48) — Amanda enters RHOBH: Money Queen branding, manifestation courses, and immediate group tension.(00:57:4 0) — Megan King custody update: CPS involvement, medication issues, and a genuinely dark Bravo headline.(01:00:45) — Bronwyn & Todd: open-marriage confusion, emotional whiplash, and new beginnings for BronwynClean Simple Eats: Visit CleanSimpleEats.com and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 at checkout for 20% off your order.EarlyBird CBD: Visit EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off.Cozy Earth Direct: Head to https://www.cozyearth.com and use our code POP for 40% off!Quince: Go to Quince.com/APOLOGIST for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Macy's: Shop at https://www.macys.com or in stores now!Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Britani Bateman joins Pop Apologists for a raw, funny, and emotional deep dive into fame, family estrangement, Mormon roots, and her headline-making relationship with Jared. She opens up about rebuilding her bond with daughter Olivia, navigating public criticism, and the reality of dating on reality TV. Britani also breaks down the now-infamous plane incident in chilling detail, including firsthand reactions from flight attendants and passengers. After the interview, Lauren and Chanler unpack Bethenny Frankel’s controversial Architectural Digest feature and viral clapback. The episode wraps with major celebrity updates including Alix Earle, Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau, and Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner.01:00 — Britani Bateman Joins ❄️02:30 — Fame & Fan Reactions 📸04:00 — Mormon Movies & Acting Roots 🎬05:30 — Vulnerability & Online Criticism 💬07:00 — Daughter Olivia & Estrangement 👩‍👧09:30 — Divorce, Remarriage & Faith ⛪️11:00 — The Jared Relationship Update 💔➡️❤️13:30 — Breakups, Apologies & Healing 🛠️15:30 — Jared’s Reputation with the Cast 👀17:00 — Donny Osmond & Mormon Celebs 🎤20:00 — Singing, Flirting & Viral Chaos 🎶💄25:00 — The Plane Incident Begins ✈️🔥29:00 — Crying, PTSD & Seatmate Witness 👨‍✈️33:00 — Meredith’s Story & Viewer Reactions 🎭35:00 — Why SLC Is Peak Bravo 🏔️🍿37:00 — Mormon 3.0 & Returning to Church 🔄38:30 — Where to Find Britani Online 📱🔥 After Show Pop Culture Rundown40:00 — Bethenny’s AD Home Reveal 🏡43:00 — Neutral Decor vs Airbnb Chic 🛋️46:00 — Chevron Wallpaper & Cabana Room 🌊49:30 — Bethenny Clapback & Real Estate Flex 💰53:30 — Market Timing vs Design Talent 📊55:00 — Alix Earle & Braxton Breakup 💔57:30 — Fame, Youth & Dating Pressure 🌟59:00 — Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau Go Public 💕01:01:30 — PDA, Politics & Side-Eye 👀01:03:30 — Timothée & Kylie Red Carpet 🧡01:06:30 — Club Chalamet & Fan Culture 🕵️‍♀️01:09:00 — Parasocial Obsession Talk 🧠01:12:00 — Celebrity Stalking Line Debate 🚨01:14:30 — Pronunciation Fails & Callouts 🗣️01:17:30 — Fact-Checking the Podcast ✅❓01:20:30 — Taylor Swift Domain Confession 🌐01:23:30 — Pop Culture Burnout Chat 🫠01:26:30 — Social Media Spiral 📲01:29:00 — Reality TV as Escapism 📺01:31:30 — Final Hot Takes 🔥01:35:00 — Listener Feedback 💌01:38:00 — Wrap-Up & Sign-Off 🎤✨Clean Simple Eats: Visit CleanSimpleEats.com and use code POPAPOLOGISTS20 at checkout for 20% off your order.EarlyBird CBD: Visit EarlyBirdCBD.com and use code PA20 for 20% off.Athletic Greens: Head to https://drinkag1.com/APOLOGISTS to get the welcome kit, a Morning Person hat, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, a AG1 Flavor Sampler and you’ll get to try their new sleep supplement AGZ for free.DripDrop: Go to https://dripdrop.com/ and use promo code POP for 20% off your first order.Functional Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/POPAPOLOGISTS or use gift code POPAPOLOGISTS100 at sign-up to own your health.Progressive: Visit https://www.Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance.Wayfair: https://www.Wayfair.com Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Macy's: Shop at https://www.macys.com or in stores now!Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

01:00 — Why Millennials Are Obsessed with Lily Again 🌸🎧Context-setting for her career resurgence and West End Girl.02:00 — Lily’s Turbulent Upbringing 🏚️➡️🎬Council housing, financial struggle, divorced parents, and early industry proximity.04:00 — Nepo Baby? Well-Connected? Both? 🤷‍♀️✨Exploring Lily’s privilege vs. hardship.01:01:00 — The Cheating Revelations + Owning Her Story 💔📖Lily explains why she disclosed everything in her memoir ("I'm sleeping with prostitutes…").01:02:00 — The Sobriety Era: Parenting, Presence & Stability 🌱👩‍👧Her reflections on missing the highs but finally feeling grounded.01:03:00 — Lily + David Harbour: Raya Match to Marriage ❤️🔥Their connection, his quotes about her presence and vibrancy.01:08:00 — The Open Marriage Era & Internet Reactions 👀💬You revisit your past TikTok takes + new empathy after learning her story.01:09:00 — Critics Weigh In: The Guardian & Rolling Stone 🌟🎵Five-star reviews and why West End Girl hits emotionally + musically.01:10:00 — Favorite Tracks & Lyrical Moments 🎶✨“Dallas Major” stuck in your heads, the dignity lyric from “Let You Win.”01:11:00 — Final Thoughts + Swiftie Detour (Because of Course) 🫶🐍All roads lead back to Taylor; closing the deep dive.Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.