

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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Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 7min
Exploring Celebrity Conspiracy Theories feat. Beyond the Blinds
Check us out on Patreon!Join myself, Troy and Kelli (Beyond the Blinds) as we go a hop, skip and a jump from blind items to pure celebrity conspiracy theories. I tell them about theories from Taylor Swift to Britney Spears to Lorde, and we speculate on which theories have truth to them (if any). I also cover the recent Shawnmila breakup, the Pete/Kim situation, and rant for a bit about how every celebrity has a new makeup line.

Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 60min
The Office: Unveiling the Myths and Truths of the Show's Rumors and Blind Items
Check us out on Patreon!I'm just looking for the Jim to my Pam...in today's episode I'm joined by the hilarious Keara Sullivan (@superkeara on all platforms, especially TikTok) as we discuss blind items about The Office cast members, and also get wildly off topic along the way. Celebrities we also discuss include Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Taylor Swift, and honestly everyone? This episode is nearly two hours long, so get yourself a cup of something, and settle in to hang out with us for double the usual amount of time :)

Nov 8, 2021 • 50min
The Real Carrie Bradshaw? A Deep Dive into the Gossip and Drama of Sex and the City's Cast and Crew
Check us out on Patreon!I couldn't help but wonder...what are the blind items on the Sex and the City cast members? Join me and my best friend Bridget Bauer as we take a deep dive into the rumors and swirl around these four Manhattan characters - both inside the show, and outside of it. Also, stay tuned for some blind items on Mr. Big that surprised us, and will definitely surprise you.

Nov 5, 2021 • 33min
Exploring the Blind Items and Rumors Surrounding Pitbull, The Pussycat Dolls, and Enrique Iglesias
Check us out on Patreon!In this mini episode we're taking blind items back to their nostalgic past and digging into the blinds about: Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, The Pussycat Dolls, Akon, Sean Kingston and more. What you hear will...most definitely surprise you. Let's just say, I wasn't expecting anything too crazy with this bunch, but I was dead wrong. Enjoy! And thank you so much for the nice podcast reviews! You guys are making me feel so loved, I can't tell you how much it means!

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 10min
The Secret World of Gossip Girl's Rumors and Blind Items
Check us out on Patreon!Hey Upper East Siders! Today we're diving into the world of blinds associated with the cast of Gossip Girl. We do a deep dive into celebrities such as Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Leighton Meester and more. I'll also talk about blind items that happened during the show - and some of these might shock you (spoiler alert: Armie Hammer is involved). Enjoy!

Oct 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
The Rise and Fall of Call Her Daddy: The Inside Story of the Popular Podcast
Check us out on Patreon!This episode is a long time coming! Today I discuss the Call Her Daddy podcast breakup - and my opinions on Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn. I reference clips from their YouTube vlogs, podcast episodes, and social media handles to really analyze the personality of both girls, and discuss recent blind items that have suggested these two might be getting back together. Also, my boyfriend joins us for Q&A at the end of the episode where we answer some written-in relationship questions.

Oct 18, 2021 • 32min
Faking It for Fame: Why PR Relationships Exist in Hollywood
Check us out on Patreon!Do you believe in PR relationships? In this episode I talk about the four main reasons celebrities enter into contract relationships - to promote something, to hide something, to distract from a scandal, or to keep the limelight on them while they have no current projects. Let's dive into who is rumored to be in a PR relationship, and one couple that even admitted themselves that their relationship was PR...

Oct 11, 2021 • 22min
The Dark History of the Clinton "Body Count" Theory: A Dive into the Controversial Conspiracy
Check us out on Patreon!The rumors surrounding Bill and Hillary Clinton are fascinating. In this episode I'll dive into the Clinton Body Count conspiracy theory, talk about Bill's relationship with Epstein, and spill some blind item tea on this political power couple.

Oct 11, 2021 • 24min
Are Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss More Than Just Friends? A Deep Dive into the Dating Theory
Check us out on Patreon!In this episode we'll dive deep into the KAYLOR conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dated. I'll share all of the pieces of evidence about this theory, spill some tea on her relationship with Calvin Harris (and his odd tweets about their breakup) and more.

Oct 11, 2021 • 16min
Behind the Curtain of Blind Items: A Fascinating Look at the History and Evolution of Anonymous Rumors
Check us out on Patreon!Let's talk about Blind Items. What are they, why are they so hard to understand, and when were they created? I'll give you details on how "blind gossip" came to be, and which blind items have been revealed over time to be 100% accurate.