
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

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
Debating Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively feat. Pop Apologists and What I Will Say
This week, Cam from What I Will Say joins me to chat with the Pop Apologists in a spirited episode: Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively. Together we chat about the latest lawsuits between them, the "he said, she said" narrative, and what we think is in store for both of them in the future. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Apr 16, 2025 • 25min
If U Seek Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins Affair Rumors
Today we’re diving into internet whispers: the alleged affair between British darling Aimee Lou Wood and silver fox Walton Goggins. Is there any truth to it, or is this just another case of fanfiction gone rogue? Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 17min
Mark Zuckerberg: Scandals, Secrets, Bunker Rumors and more
This week, we’re diving deep into the uncanny valley that is Mark Zuckerberg. From the creation of Facebook in a Harvard dorm room to rumors of underground bunkers, crushing on Kim Kardashian, and that bizarre sunscreen photo - we’re unpacking the internet’s wildest theories and juiciest gossip about the man behind Meta. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/fluently to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY.Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 17min
In Defense of Meghan Markle (and a Royal Reality Check) feat. Amanda Matta
Royal gossip dominates headlines, but how much of it is actually true? This week, I’m joined by royal expert Amanda Matta to unpack the narratives around Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, and the monarchy as a whole. We talk about the media’s obsession with pitting women against each other, the burden of tradition, and why Meghan’s story has been so twisted.Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!The first step on your journey to mental-well being is easy. Go to Rula.com/fluently to get started today with convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance.

Apr 2, 2025 • 34min
Lisa: From Blackpink to White Lotus
Lisa is known worldwide as the magnetic rapper and dancer from BLACKPINK, but what happens when a global pop star steps into the surreal, chaotic universe of The White Lotus? In this episode, we dive into the casting of Lisa as "Mook" — a mysterious, stylish new character shaking things up in the White Lotus universe. We explore what this role says about her career evolution, the blending of K-pop and prestige TV, and how Lisa's real-life persona both clashes with and complements her fictional counterpart. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%.

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 16min
White Lotus Season 3: Blind Items, Fun Facts and more
Pack your bags—we're heading to Thailand! In this episode, we dive into everything we know (and everything we think we know) about White Lotus Season 3. From juicy blind items to confirmed facts and behind-the-scenes tidbits about the cast and crew, we're unpacking all the intrigue surrounding HBO's most luxurious, chaotic vacation. Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Mar 30, 2025 • 52min
Throwback: White Lotus Season 2
For the folks who were asking where my past White Lotus episode is - here you go! Last year (or was it 2 years ago?) we covered White Lotus season 2, blind items about the cast, and more!Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 5min
Throwback: Diving into Benny Blanco
Join us for a throwback episode from a year ago all about Benny Blanco - back when he was Selena Gomez's boyfriend...and now he's her fiance and collaborator! Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Mar 26, 2025 • 29min
Fluently Fixed - Anxiously Attached, Creepy Coworker, Jealous of Youth and more
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewformMake progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 14min
Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez & the Copy-Paste Conspiracy
In this episode, we're diving deep into one of pop culture’s most dissected dynamics: the internet-fueled theory that Hailey Bieber has copied Selena Gomez—from tattoos and fashion to relationships and mannerisms. Is it all coincidence, curated admiration, or something more? We unpack the timeline, the TikTok theories, and the media’s role in fanning the flames of female rivalry. Tune in as we separate fact from fanfiction and explore why the copycat narrative captivates us so much.Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/FORWARD.Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince.com/fluently for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/fluently to save 15%.Ro provides access to the most popular weight loss shots on the market. Average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Go to ro.co/fluently to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free!
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