
FluentlyForward
Welcome to FluentlyForward (Fluently Forward) the podcast hosted by Shannon McNamara where we dive into the world of celebrity gossip, blind items, and fun theories. If you're looking for juicy details and inside information on your favorite stars and the scandals they're involved in, then you're in the right place! Each episode, we'll be discussing the latest trending topics in the entertainment industry, from celebrity breakups and makeups to the latest news. But we won't just be regurgitating the same old stories you've heard before - we'll be bringing you speculation, insider information and exclusive details that you won't find anywhere else.
Latest episodes

Jun 25, 2025 • 25min
Fluently Fixed - Not Posted Online, Meeting Partner's Ex, Changing Friends Lifestyles and more
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Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
Deep Dive: Sydney Sweeney (her bath water, the Glen Powell 'affair', and more)
This week, we’re diving deep (bathtub level deep!) into Sydney Sweeney. She's Hollywood’s latest bombshell, girl-next-door, and in many different ways, businesswoman? We cover Sydney's rise from a small town to her HBO fame and more, and along the way we cover rumors of her affair with Glen Powell - including tea I've gotten of my own from a few sources on this!
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Jun 18, 2025 • 23min
Fluently Fixed - Being Too Negative, FOMO Over Friends Lives, and more
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Jun 16, 2025 • 60min
Deep Dive: Dakota Johnson (and her Chris Martin breakup)
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the ever-enigmatic Dakota Johnson. From her Hollywood lineage to her effortlessly dry wit, we unpack the carefully curated mystique behind her "cool girl" persona, and also explore the latest on her recent breakup with Chris Martin from Coldplay.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 22min
Fluently Fixed - Limerence, White Lying, and Friendship Resentment
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 8min
Our Thoughts on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2 feat. Broken Spine Social Club
Today my friend Zoe joins me again (her wonderful substack and podcast here) to chat about our thoughts on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2! Let us know your favorite and least favorite characters, thoughts on the plotlines, and how excited you are for this season to "be continued..."

Jun 9, 2025 • 43min
Dolphin Conspiracy Theories!!!
In this episode, we dive into the world of dolphin conspiracies. From NASA-funded LSD experiments in the 1960s to military operations and telepathic abilities, dolphins have been subjected to various unusual studies and theories. We also explore how dolphins might use pufferfish to get high and the whimsical theory that aliens may have evolved from dolphins. Join us for a fun and wacky exploration into the mysterious lives of these intelligent creatures :)
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Jun 5, 2025 • 46min
Breaking: Elon Musk says Donald Trump is in the Epstein files
Elon Musk set the internet ablaze with a recent tweet claiming that Donald Trump appears in the Epstein files - so what’s the truth behind it? In this episode, we dig into the tangled web connecting Elon Musk, Jeffrey Epstein, and the powerful names that continue to circle this scandal. We’ll break down the timeline of Elon’s own alleged associations with Epstein, and talk about how he likes to "point the Epstein finger" at people despite his own past with Epstein himself...
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Jun 2, 2025 • 54min
Deep Dive: Cassie (without a focus on Diddy)
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Cassie Ventura - model, singer, style icon, and quiet trailblazer of 2000s minimalism. From the success of "Me & U" to her debut album, we explore her music career, influence, public mystique, and why she remains a muse - even after stepping away from the spotlight.
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May 28, 2025 • 18min
Fluently Fixed - Depressed Exes, Devil's Advocate Friends, and Pick-Up Lines for Bars
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