Good Noticings

The hosts dive into Kevin Federline's controversial memoir, analyzing his life and relationship with Britney Spears. They unpack the bizarre concept of the 'Gooniverse,' discussing its cultural implications and connections to online behavior. A fascinating recount of a daring Louvre robbery adds intrigue, while the innovative business model of Wonder restaurant reveals challenges for local eateries. The conversation also tackles the modern dilemma of whether having a boyfriend is now deemed embarrassing, revealing influencer culture's quirks.

This episode explores fascinating celebrity duos, from Dua Lipa's literary encounters with Callum Turner to the unexpected pairing of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. The hosts dive into the controversial rise of Zohran Mamdani within the Democratic Party and dissect the dynamics of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's tumultuous history. They also take a critical look at Mel Robbins' 'Let Them' philosophy, questioning its implications for personal accountability and societal issues. It's a lively discussion filled with sharp insights and cultural commentary!

Lukas Gage, a talented actor and the author of *I Wrote This for Attention*, takes us through his captivating journey in Hollywood. He discusses his struggles with childhood trauma, the pitfalls of fame, and managing borderline personality disorder. Gage shares insights on writing his memoir, the challenges of authenticity, and the complexities of family relationships. The conversation also dives into the fleeting nature of attention, the controversial AI bubble, and updates on Wendy Williams’ health, making for an engaging and heartfelt discussion.

This week dove into the swirling buzz around Taylor Swift's latest album, dissecting critics' reactions and its themes. The conversation shifted to Bari Weiss's impactful new role at CBS News, emphasizing her influence in media. A playful debate arose over GQ's rules for modern gentlemen, with hosts agreeing and contradicting on etiquette. The Ryder Cup's controversies brought passion and frustration, especially regarding Rory McIlroy's treatment. Overall, a lively mix of pop culture, media discussions, and societal norms!

This discussion dives into the complex world of friendship and the dangers of discerning true connections in a digital age. They tackle the rising skepticism around hormonal birth control and its ties to anti-contraception sentiments on TikTok. Insights into Jay Shetty's interview technique reveal intriguing dynamics with celebrities like Emma Watson. They also contemplate the ethical storytelling in Elizabeth Gilbert's latest revelations about love and addiction, spiced up with a peek at Selena Gomez's wedding buzz.

This week on Good Noticings, Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton try to forgive a former Try Guy, explore Edward Enninful’s new magazine, and explore Lizzo’s next chapter.  12 min: Edward Enninful’s 72 24 min: Bad Walkers in New York  32 min: Lizzo is Starting Over 50 min: Summer House Spinoff  54 min: Ned Fulmer (the Try Guy) is Back, Too Come to Memoir Practice Live at The Strand! ___________________________________ Keep up with all the latest: https://www.goodnoticings.com/ Read our many musings on Substack: https://cmbc.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search Join the Patreon for new, exclusive episodes every Friday! https://www.patreon.com/c/goodnoticings Follow us on: TikTok- @goodnoticingspod Instagram- @goodnoticingspod Theme song by: Bri Connelly  ___________________________________ Edward Enninful’s Big Reveal:  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/style/edward-enninful-magazine-vogue.html This Frustrated New York Pedestrian Calls Out Bad Walkers: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/nyregion/this-frustrated-new-york-pedestrian-calls-out-bad-walkers.html Lizzo Starts Over:  https://www.vulture.com/article/lizzo-comeback-lawsuit-canceled-zeitgeist-interview.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Good Noticings Claire and Ashley discuss ghosting and if all good Pop Culture has in fact ghosted us. They also look into the new head of Vogue, if there even is such a thing.  6 min: Chloe Malle Takes Over at Vogue 13 min: AI scraping 19 min: Wet Leg 26 min: Ghosting  33 min: Is This The Worst-Ever Era of American Pop Culture? 1 hour 7 min: The Emmys ___________________________________ Follow us on: TikTok- ⁠@goodnoticingspod⁠ Instagram- ⁠@goodnoticingspod⁠ Join the Patreon for new, exclusive episodes every Friday! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/goodnoticings⁠ Keep up with all the latest: https://www.goodnoticings.com/ Read our many musings on Substack: https://cmbc.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search Theme song by: Bri Connelly  ___________________________________ Pop culture article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/06/american-pop-culture-decline/682578/ Wet Leg:  https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/wet-leg-rhian-teasdale-new-album-moisturizer-new-look-harry-styles-tour Who is Chloe Malle:  https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/vogue-chloe-malle-editor-in-chief-anna-wintour-net-worth-b2819165.html Is Ghosting Innevitable? https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/is-ghosting-inevitable AI Scraping: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ai-scraping-free-for-all-by-openai-google-meta-ending.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WELCOME TO GOOD NOTICINGS! Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton are diving into celebrity gossip and hot topics every Wednesday. This week, Selena Gomez’s mom outgirlbossed the best of ‘em, we review Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, and Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner cover Vogue! 7 min - Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles are hanging out 13 min - What happened to Wondermind? (Selena Gomez and her mom’s startup??) 32 min - Wired’s Surrogacy story 59 min - Sabrina Carpenter’s album 1 hour 5 min - Kendall and Gigi on the cover of Vogue ___________________________________ Keep up with all the latest: https://www.goodnoticings.com/ Read our many musings on Substack: https://cmbc.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search Join the Patreon for new, exclusive episodes every Friday! https://www.patreon.com/c/goodnoticings Follow us on: TikTok- @goodnoticingspod Instagram- @goodnoticingspod Theme song by: Bri Connelly  ___________________________________ Selena Gomez Article: https://www.thecut.com/article/selena-gomez-wondermind-mental-health-start-up-mandy-teefey.html Wired Article: https://www.wired.com/story/the-baby-died-whose-fault-is-it-surrogate-pregnancy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Good Noticings! A new podcast by Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton. Every week, they'll rapid-fire recommend everything they've been loving in music, movies, fiction, and more. Then they'll get into the latest in pop culture beyond just the headlines. Finally, every episode will feature a deeper look into a non-fiction book, a long read, or a buzzy moment in culture. New episodes drop every Wednesday starting September 10th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final chapter, we turn to Alyson Stoner and their brutally honest memoir about child stardom. From success as a dancer and a Disney kid and the lack of money and support that comes with that kind of fame to the truth about what happens to the family of a child star, Alyson legit tells all and then pops by to chat with us!! BRAND NEW SUMMER MERCH https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/collections/all If you want to host a CMBC meetup here’s a meetup 101 packet to help you plan! Keep up with all the latest:  https://celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join the Patreon for new episodes every Thursday! https://www.patreon.com/celebritymemoirbookclub  Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub  Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices