This week we had on The Bizarre AF to talk about all types of castration conspiracy theories - from the celebrity minded (Michael Jackson) to the cultural and historical (castration in history and around the globe) to some of the scary (castration cults). Join us for a palm sweat inducing episode!1:00 Your favorite conspiracy theory4:09 Castratos6:39 History and information about castration15:40 Castration for pedophiles20:40 Was Michael Jackson chemically castrated?29:02 Blind item about castration (lol there’s only one)31:05 Female castration35:25 Cell phones affecting sperm count41:51 The cult of castrationHoneylove is your go-to for all things shapewear. Honeylove has revolutionized compression technology so you no longer have to feel like you’re suffocating while wearing effective shapewear. You’ll immediately feel and see the difference. Go to honeylove.com/fluently for 20% off your order!Go to TryMiracle.com/fluently to try Miracle Made sheets today! And, whether you're buying them for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, if you order today, you can save over 40%. AND if you use our promo FLUENTLY at checkout you’ll get 3 FREE TOWELS and SAVE an extra 20%!Sakara brings expertly designed organic nutrition programs and wellness essentials right to your door. Their science-backed, ready-to-eat meals deliver results you can see and feel—from eased bloat to boosted energy and clearer skin. Go to sakara.com/fluently or enter code "fluently" for 20% off!HAIRLOVE's Growth Complex is a daily vitamin that brings together the power of beauty and science in a revolutionary product that rebuilds the foundation of each follicle for strong, thick, healthy hair. Go to hairlove.com/fluently for 15% off sitewide products including your first subscription order

This week we welcome Bekah Day to the podcast for a talk all about grooming in Hollywood. We go over her Colleen Ballinger deep dive, and dive into some grooming instances in Hollywood that are confirmed (Jerry Seinfeld and R Kelly) as well as rumored (Drake and Jared Leto) as well as more. Shannon also shares an update at the beginning about her move to Denver!Timestamps:1:11 Moving to Denver update22:00 Introducing Bekah27:50 Grooming35:36 Colleen Ballinger43:07 Jerry Seinfeld54:44 Drake58:40 Jared Leto1:00:40 R KellyCheck out Lume... a uniquely formulated, pH balanced deodorant. It’s aluminum-free, skin-safe, and clinically proven to control odor for up to 72 hrs, and can be used on anywhere on the body - not just the pits! Use code "Fluently" for $5 off your starter pack at lumedeodorant.com/offer/fluentlyArticle believes in delightful design for every home. And thanks to their online-only model, they have some really delightful prices, too. Check out their Mid-Century Modern, Coastal, Industrial, Scandi, and Boho designs, and grab $50 off at article.com/fluentlyHAIRLOVE's Growth Complex is a daily vitamin that brings together the power of beauty and science in a revolutionary product that rebuilds the foundation of each follicle for strong, thick, healthy hair. Go to hairlove.com/fluently for 15%off sitewide products including your first subscription orderGo to TryMiracle.com/fluently to try Miracle Made sheets today! And, whether you're buying them for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, if you order today, you can save over 40%. AND if you use our promo FLUENTLY at checkout you’ll get 3 FREE TOWELS and SAVE an extra 20%!

Tyler Bender, host of Almond Mom Pod, joins the podcast to discuss Yolanda Hadid, Bella and Gigi's relationship with food, and blind items about the Hadid family. They explore the concept of almond moms, contradictory diets, and the pressure of body positivity. The speakers also analyze controversial statements made by Yolanda and discuss the negative impact of calorie counting apps. They delve into the public image of Bella Hadid, the behaviors of Bella and Yolanda, and the financial situation of the Hadid family. The chapter concludes with funny blind items about Yolanda's reaction to Gigi and Leonardo DiCaprio dating rumors.

Dive deep and explore the vast ocean of conspiracies about the sea with us today! For today's episode of exploration we're joined by FluentlyForward Favorite Jenny from the Red Room podcast to talk all about mermaids, ocean lore, sea animals and more. Timestamps:13:23 The ocean is space? Space is the ocean?18:18 Octopus are aliens haha24:27 The Marine Kingdom40:36 Mermaid lore49:02 Brine pools in the ocean54:30 The mystery of the tagged sharkArticle believes in delightful design for every home. And thanks to their online-only model, they have some really delightful prices, too. Check out their Mid-Century Modern, Coastal, Industrial, Scandi, and Boho designs, and grab $50 off at article.com/fluentlyOlive & June lets you give yourself a salon quality manicure at home, with their Mani System. Pick six different color polishes for each box, and use their award winning cuticle serum for an affordable and quality manicure at home, visit oliveandjune.com/fluentlyNextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/fluentlyZocdoc is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. Go to Zocdoc.com/fluently and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you're enjoying the new Speak Now re-record from Taylor Swift, hopping on for a quick mini episode to share initial thoughts on the album and vault tracks. If you ever want more FluentlyForward, come join us over on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/fluentlyforward Have a great weekend and see you Monday for a full length episode!

Today Sophie Ross and I share our opinions on our most hated celebrities (and loved) and find that we share nearly all of the same opinions! This week we dive into blind items, the Meghan Markle Spotify drama, our takes on famous podcasters (Alex Cooper, Nick Viall, Emrata, etc.) as well as interactions we've had with celebrities where our b*tching about them was seen...by the celebrity themselves!4:02 The current state of blind items10:30 I hate Tom Hanks (lol)13:30 Sophie hates Rachel Sennott and OctopusLover18:12 The Meghan Markle Spotify drama24:00 Our advice for Alex Cooper27:55 We hate Nick Viall34:56 Sophie got dragged by the Kardashians on Twitter41:47 Our Madison Beer thoughts45:46 Our Emrata thoughts55:14 Celebrities we loveSakara brings expertly designed organic nutrition programs and wellness essentials right to your door. Their science-backed, ready-to-eat meals deliver results you can see and feel—from eased bloat to boosted energy and clearer skin. Go to sakara.com/fluently or enter code "fluently" for 20% off!With the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card, you can start building credit with everyday purchases and on-time payments. Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/fluently

Today we break down the new scandalous HBO show "The Idol" and explore why the show is so controversial, as well as diving into the two stars of the show - Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd (Abel). We discuss their romantic relationships, childhood, troubles, successes, blind items and more!Article believes in delightful design for every home. And thanks to their online-only model, they have some really delightful prices, too. Check out their Mid-Century Modern, Coastal, Industrial, Scandi, and Boho designs, and grab $50 off at article.com/fluentlyOlive & June lets you give yourself a salon quality manicure at home, with their Mani System. Pick six different color polishes for each box, and use their award winning cuticle serum for an affordable and quality manicure at home, visit oliveandjune.com/fluentlyWith the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card, you can start building credit with everyday purchases and on-time payments. Continue your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/fluently

Not so Micro, and not so Soft! This week we dive into the timeline of Bill Gates - romance edition. We'll talk about his current and past girlfriends, the women he's hit on in his office, at his foundation, and outside of the office! We also touch on his relationship with Epstein, and more. 4:26 Bill Gates' new girlfriend14:18 Bill Gates' weird relationship with his ex-girlfriend18:27 Bill Gates' affairs (in the office)27:34 Bill Gates' affairs (outside of the office)36:03 Blind items about Bill GatesIf you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Visit BetterHelp.com/fluently today to get 10% off your first month.Sakara brings expertly designed organic nutrition programs and wellness essentials right to your door. Their science-backed, ready-to-eat meals deliver results you can see and feel—from eased bloat to boosted energy and clearer skin. Go to sakara.com/fluently or enter code "fluently" for 20% off!

Today we're joined by the lovely Emps again (check out our Patreon episode together) to talk about some of the most life-altering celebrity relationships (for at least one person in the couple). Join us as we gossip and speculate on the relationships between John Mayer and Katy Perry, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Kirsten Dunst and Jake G, Bella Hadid and the Weeknd, and more! NextEvo isn't just another CBD company. Their all-natural products are backed by more scientific studies than any other CBD brand, and developed by pharmaceutical professionals. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/fluentlyZocdoc is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. Go to Zocdoc.com/fluently and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.

Today we're joined by Lauren Meisner of Centennial World to talk all about the current state of the internet, social media, and more. We dive into the differences between generations online, how online scandals start and thrive, our thoughts on the "chronically online" and predictions about where the future of social media and the internet lies. 5:46 The Gen Z vs Millennial experience online9:55 Which websites are your favorite for browsing?15:15 What are your thoughts on ChatGPT18:07 Dead Internet Theory23:30 Which content goes most viral online and on Centennial World31:20 Are people online unwell, or is the general public unwell?43:43 Thoughts of the “chronically online”49:30 What will the next big app be?If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Visit BetterHelp.com/fluently today to get 10% off your first month.