

FluentlyForward
CAKE MEDIA
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.
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Oct 10, 2022 • 54min
30 Rock Blind Items
Check us out on Patreon!Good god, Lemon. This week we're exploring one of the best TV shows of all time (in my humble opinion) 30 Rock. We'll go over a bit about the show, fun facts, and explore the actors from the show: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Alec Baldwin, and many more. Time stamps:2:06 Overview of 30 Rock6:52 30 Rock Scandals10:35 30 Rock fun facts17:31 General 30 Rock blinds22:40 Tina Fey blind items26:19 Tracy Morgan blind items33:46 Jane Krakowski blind items38:14 Alec Baldwin blind items47:48 30 Rock cameo blind itemsWith 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.

Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 37min
Analyzing Taylor Swift with Kate Kennedy from Be There In Five
Check us out on Patreon!This week I'm honored to have on Kate Kennedy from the podcast Be There In Five to analyze Taylor Swift, Gaylor theories, her enneagram type - and many tangents along the way (such as how our FYP on TikTok tricks us into not knowing what content is actually trending, vs. customized for us)Timestamps:5:46 Taylor Swift victim or badass introduction8:00 The different Taylor Swift eras18:00 Taylor Swift didn’t do the “not like other girls” trend22:50 The Roe v. Wade silence/delayed statement37:21 Taylor’s Woman of the Decade speech46:24 Taylor Swift’s enneagram50:28 How the FYP messes with you53:25 Taylor Swift appeasing the critics58:40 Do the fans or the haters inspire Taylor Swift?1:08:30 Recent Gaylor drama1:16:38 Coming out during the Lover era?1:20:42 Are we banned from secret sessions?1:25:50 Kate’s book she’s working on!Want to try the lowest cost meal kit? When your days get jam-packed, EveryPlate will help you get delicious meals on the table, without breaking the bank. You can skip your weekly trip to the grocery store, too! Try EveryPlate and use code FLUENTLY179 to get meals for as low as $1.79!

Sep 26, 2022 • 58min
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo blind items
Check us out on Patreon!A rockstar's fall from grace...well, was he a rockstar? And did he fall that far? Today we cover the recent news of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo (and Sumner is there too, with a ring light). We'll talk about how this famous couple got together, blind items of them, and public scandals Adam Levine has been in before this broke. Time stamps5:27 What Adam did vs. what Sumner did9:48 Timeline of Adam and Behati’s relationship21:30 Adam and Behati blind items34:12 Adam Levine only blind items39:50 A bit on Behati43:12 Adam Levine’s other real world scandalsOSEA is a California-based skincare and body-care brand that has been making clean, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products for over 25 years. They use seaweed as their hero ingredient because it’s a nutrient-rich superfood with endless benefits. OSEA products are clinically proven to work, and they’re Climate Neutral certified. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with promo code FLUENTLY at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and orders over $50 get free shipping.

Sep 19, 2022 • 1h 3min
Mormon Celebrity and Swinger Blind Items feat. Indy Blue
Check us out on Patreon!Today Indy Blue joins us to tell us about Mormon culture - from her own firsthand experience - and as we talk about Mormon celebrities, the recent Mormon soft-swinging drama on TikTok, and a few blind items about Mormon celebrities and swinging references sneak their way in as well!Time stamps:0:00 Welcome Indy!4:50 What’s Mormon culture like?10:50 When did you start to distance from Mormonism?26:52 Celebrities who grew up Mormon34:30 Mormon blind items38:40 Mormon TikTok swinger drama47:23 Swinging blind itemsNextEvo 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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things—without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FLUENTLY to save an additional 15% off your first order.You’re just getting started. So don’t let credit card debt hold you back. A Credit Card Consolidation from LightStream can help you pay off your credit cards and lock in a low, fixed interest rate. Rates start at 5.73% APR with Autopay and excellent credit. Just for my listeners: apply now to get a special interest rate discount and save even more: lightstream.com/fluently

Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 12min
Parks and Recreation: Blind Items on the Beloved TV Series
Check us out on Patreon!Today we dive into the show Parks and Recreation! We'll go over how the show came to be, was inspired by The Office, and take a look into each of the major characters on the show and of course, their blind items. Timestamps:2:30 101 of Parks and Rec12:50 Amy Poehler intro (and what I learned about her in Second City)20:30 Amy Poehler's blind items32:44 Nick Offerman37:00 Adam Scott37:40 Aubrey Plaza46:02 Rashida Jones53:50 Rob Lowe (and his sex tape, and scandals with nannies)64:50 Ben SchwartzWith 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.

Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 9min
Elon Musk Unveiled: Investigating the Rumors, Blind Items, and Gossip Surrounding the Tech Billionaire and His Family feat. Lauren from The Zen Blonde
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Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 7min
Defending Celebrities Everyone Hates feat. Princess Milky
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Aug 15, 2022 • 1h
Twilight: The Rumors, Blind Items, and Gossip Surrounding the Film
Check us out on Patreon!Your skin is ice cold, but the tea...the tea is so hot. This week we dive into the vampire fiction world of Twilight (the first movie only) and go over some notes on the movie, thoughts and blinds of the characters, and more!Timestamps:2:14 101 of the movie7:55 My notes on the first movie11:28 Kristen Stewart20:40 KStew and RPatz blind items27:07 Robert Pattinson37:16 Taylor Lautner43:38 Ashley Greene49:08 Nikki Reed51:07 Kellan Lutz52:53 The Vampire Parents (Elizabeth Reaser and Peter Facinelli)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 25% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com with promo code Fluently.

Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 6min
Victoria's Secret: Gossip and Rumors Surrounding the Famous Lingerie Brand, Its Models, and Les Wexner
Check us out on Patreon!From Les Wexner to the angels (talk about a contrast) we cover everything Victoria's Secret in this episode! We take you through how VS came to be as a brand, the background and blind items of Les Wexner, the background and blinds of the angels - and how rotted Jeffrey Epstein got involved with Victoria's Secret.Timestamps for this episode:3:49 The brand Victoria’s Secret15:25 Jeffrey Epstein is involved?17:35 Listener tea from a former Victoria’s Secret employee20:58 Les Wexner’s blind items31:28 Alessandra Ambrosio33:00 Emily Ratajkowski's memoir speaks on yachting33:24 Adriana Lima46:50 Erin Heatherton52:01 Taylor Hill52:40 Doutzen Kroes59:50 Chanel Iman1:02:30 Angels with no blind itemsWith 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.Now is a great time to try Thrive Causemetics for yourself! Their products (my favorite is the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara) are certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and every purchase supports organizations that help women thrive. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/FLUENTLY.Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things—without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FLUENTLY to save an additional 15% off your first order.YouTube clips used in this episode: https://youtu.be/eOcpv5Ezx5Ehttps://youtu.be/3YMTgz1s9Nkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6scly2AFUhttps://youtu.be/vjwf9F_v5cI

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 27min
Aliens Among Us: An Inside Look at the Theory of Extraterrestrial Life Living in our Oceans feat. Jenny from Red Room
Check us out on Patreon!You've heard of UFOs, but have you heard the latest about USOs (Unidentified Submerged Objects?) This week we're joined by Jenny from the Red Room Podcast to explore what the government has released about USOs, and theories that exist about aliens possibly existing in our oceans. Thank you to Athletic Greens! Right now, it’s time to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition! It’s just one scoop in a cup of water every day. That’s it! To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/fluentlyforward.Time stamps:6:45 What it’s like being a conspiracy theorist9:12 Flirting with Flat Earth10:43 Introducing the USO topic12:50 Ancient cultures have interest in the ocean as an unknown16:43 Actual facts (haha) about the ocean19:20 We both fear the ocean26:45 NASA explores the ocean?29:48 The moon and Antarctica are desolate apparently...but we're also not allowed to explore them32:28 The Russian government reveals information about USOs37:50 The Lake Baikal incident41:06 Are “the greys” aliens that evolved from dolphins?43:10 Brazil incidents with USOs46:52 The US government admits to USOs54:30 James Cameron went to the bottom of the ocean56:35 The Ghislaine Maxwell’s ocean relation with the Terra Mar project