Snark Bait

Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark built a die-hard (get it?) following and pretty much invented the “true-crime comedy” genre — and is that really a genre that should exist?

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Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

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Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (New Studio Setup, YouTube Plug)

01:10 True Crime Background & MFM's Launch/"True Crime Comedy" Criticism

07:40 MFM Origins: Karen & Georgia's Backgrounds & Lack of Journalistic Rigor

12:05 "Stay Sexy, Don't Get Murdered" Tagline & Christy's History as a Murderino

16:40 Meteoric Rise, Ranking Decline & the Murderino Facebook Community

19:00 Amazon/Wondery Deal, "Sellout" Backlash & Exactly Right Media

25:30 Billy Jensen Sexual Assault Allegations & Murder Squad Cancellation

29:00 Parting Ways with Amazon, Signing with iHeart & Other True Crime Podcast Tangents

31:45 Netflix/iHeart Video Deal & Jake Shane Tangent

33:15 Hometown Murders Segment & Verification Issues

36:10 Live Show Reactions to Graphic Details (Larry Singleton Case)

38:50 Privileged Catchphrases & Racial Bias in Case Selection/Trust in Police

46:50 Missing White Woman Syndrome & Victim-Blaming Criticisms

48:20 TeePee-Gate: Merchandise & Cultural Appropriation Backlash

52:50 Facebook Group Racism & Mod Controversy

58:30 Golden State Killer Coverage, Press Conference Incident & CSA Doll Controversy

01:05:30 Final Thoughts on MFM's Legacy & Outro
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains disturbing discussion of sexual assault. Please listen with discretion.

Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie dive in to all things SLOMW and RHONY, while also chatting about the Oshry sisters’ latest controversy, Sydney Sweeney’s new brand deal, and (TRIGGER WARNING) the disturbing accusations against Kim Zolciak’s son, KJ Biermann.

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Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Jewish New Year Traditions, Christy in London)

03:35 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Season Recap (SPOILERS!) & Taylor Frankie Paul's Behavior

06:42 The Ben Affair & Taylor's Unraveling On-Screen

09:05 Comparing to Past Seasons & Concerns for Her Children

15:10 The Toast's Lindsay Clancy Joke Controversy

16:55 Reflecting on Jackie & Claudia's History Dismissing Mental Health

18:10 Backlash from Their Own Fanbase & Why This Crossed a Line

21:25 Why We Stopped Supporting The Toast

22:00 RHONY Premiere: New Cast Members Daisy & Haley

24:10 Sai, Erin & the Returning Cast Dynamics

25:10 New Cast Member Erika Hammond & Her Viral Pyramid Wedding

25:40 Next Gen NYC Finale: Ariana Beerman's Storyline Wrap-Up

27:15 Trigger Warning: Serious Allegations Involving a Cast Member's Brother

35:40 Sydney Sweeney's Novig Sports Betting Campaign Backlash

40:45 Scooter Braun's Shady Birthday Post & Comparing to Chris Pratt

41:40 Technical Difficulties Cut the Episode Short & Early Sign-Off
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He does his own stunts — AND disinformation. Christy and Sophie walk through the life and lore of one of our last big movie stars who also happens to be one of the top figureheads of the world’s most controversial and terrifying “church.”

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Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Wedding Weekend Plans, Feeling Under the Weather)

01:40 Introducing Today's Topic: Tom Cruise & Scientology

02:35 Separating the Art from the Artist: Comparing Cruise to Michael Jackson & Jared Leto

05:20 Early Life: Family Background, Abusive Father & Catholic Upbringing

09:50 Early Career: NYC Move, Signing with CAA & Breakout Filmography

14:35 90s Filmography, Paramount Ending Their Deal & Tropic Thunder Controversy

20:25 Introduced to Scientology via Mimi Rogers: Auditing & Tax-Exempt Status

22:20 Shelley Miscavige's Disappearance & the LAPD Cover-Up Theory

23:40 Public Scientology Announcement, Xenu Mythology & Cult Recruitment Tactics

26:15 Post-9/11 Detox Controversy & Attempting to Convert Celebrities

29:40 Anti-Psychiatry Crusade: Brooke Shields, Matt Lauer & Steven Spielberg

32:35 The Oprah Couch-Jumping Incident & Media Frenzy

34:20 Relationship with David Miscavige & the Sea Org's Slave Labor

39:50 Marriage to Nicole Kidman: Adoption, Divorce & Estrangement from Their Kids

43:45 The "Auditioning Girlfriends" Scandal: Nazanin Boniadi's Story

47:30 Marriage to Katie Holmes, Silent Birth Rumors & Estrangement from Suri

50:10 Sexuality Rumors & Decades of Successful Lawsuits

53:50 Other Relationships & Leah Remini's Allegations/Travolta Rivalry

57:05 Honorary Oscar, "Digger" & Closing Debate on Separating Art from Artist

1:01:00 Patreon/Newsletter Plugs & Outro
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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie have a LOT to discuss, including Amanda Hirsch’s very disturbing Polymarket ad, “Earle Meets World,” Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez’s departure from “The Valley,” and soooo much more.

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Wrap yourself in luxury with Lola Blankets! Use our code SNARK for 40% off LolaBlankets.com for a limited time.

Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less!

Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!

Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Sophie's Wedding Weekend, Christy's Birthday Party)

02:00 Amanda Hirsch's Polymarket Ad Controversy on the Lindsay Clancy Trial

05:55 Amanda Hirsch's Pattern of Behavior & Sandy Hook Denier Allegations

06:55 True Crime Brain Rot vs. Crime Junkie's Approach to Humanizing Victims

15:00 Earl Meets World: Initial Thoughts & Comparisons to the Kardashians

16:35 Ashley Depree: TJ's Wife/Mistress & Family Dynamics

18:40 Alex & Ashton's Maturity vs. Their Parents on the Show

21:10 The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Controversy & Ashley's TikTok Response

23:15 Ashton's Storyline & Dating Landon Barker

24:30 Alex Earl's Alex Cooper Beef: Unwell Network Fallout

27:40 Revisiting the Call Her Daddy Interview & Feeling Taken Advantage Of

30:00 Alex Cooper's Rough Few Weeks: Cancellations & Sophia Franklin's Book

32:45 Danny & Nia Leaving The Valley: Fired or Voluntary Exit?

34:50 Rumors of Sheena & Brock's Return to The Valley

35:10 Maggie, Braxton, Lando & Alex Earl Drama

37:45 Dark Energy Objects: Peacock & Streaming Price Hikes

40:00 DEO: Aura Ring Anxiety & Stress

41:00 DEO: People Wearing Shorts on Planes

41:45 DEO: Celebrities Downplaying Plastic Surgery (Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner)

43:50 Light Energy Objects: Mousse for Blowouts

45:00 LEO: "Welcome to the Family" Docuseries on the Dan Markel Murder

46:30 LEO: "Death of the Pastor's Wife" Documentary

48:20 LEO: CT & Phaedra Parks Dating

49:30 LEO: Nathan Fielder & Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

51:15 LEO: Revisiting the John Galliano Met Gala Cancellation

54:00 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro

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Whether you’ve followed the teen drama since 2020 or just vaguely know who Chase Stokes is because of us (sorry), we’re unpacking the lore, blind items, and rumored onset drama and romances between Chase, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Rudy Pankow.

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Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (The Odyssey vs. Outer Banks Finale Talk)

04:20 Charlize Theron/Practical Magic Tangent & Setting Up Today's Cast Deep Dive

06:35 Season 5 Finale Reactions & Blind Items Format Intro

07:55 Madeline Klein: Background & Typecasting as the "Sarah Cameron" Archetype

15:00 Madeline's Dating Pattern: Jackson Guthy, Pete Davidson, Zach Bia & Luca Doncic

19:30 Henry Smith, New Boyfriend Michael Reyes' Cheating Allegations & Lucas Gage Friendship

23:10 Madeline's Blind Items: Fake Relationships, Rehab Rumors & Drug Culture Tangent

28:35 Spider-Man 4 Rumors, the "Golden Cage" of OBX's Schedule & Brand Deals

33:30 Comparing Madeline to Sydney Sweeney & Emily Ratajkowski's Careers

34:50 Chase Stokes: Background & Health Struggles from Playing John B.

38:00 Mental Health, TMS Therapy & Losing His Identity to the Role

40:00 Dating Madeline On-Set, Kelsey Ballerini Relationship & Her "Emerald City" Lyrics

44:10 Rudy Panco's Stunt Double vs. Chase & Madeline's On-Set Professionalism

46:30 Chase & Kelsey's On-Again-Off-Again Timeline, Blind Items & Career Aspirations

50:30 Madison Bailey: Background, Adoption & Coming Out as Pansexual

53:10 Rudy Panco & Elaine Seamek: Relationship, Fan Harassment & Trolls Targeting Her

57:05 JJ vs. John B.: The Show's Original Heartthrob & JJ's Death Impact

1:00:00 Cast's Awkward Reunion Interviews & the 2023 Dinner Rift

1:03:30 Fractured Cast Dynamic, Harassment Against Elaine & Jonathan Davis' Reputation

1:06:40 Patreon Recap & Outro
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