

Tom & Lorenzo’s Pop Style Opinionfest
Tom Lorenzo
Authors and bloggers Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez render judgment on all the latest goings-on in the worlds of celebrity, pop culture, television and fashion. Strap yourselves in for some hilarious opinionating on all the most pressing issues of our time, darlings.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 56min
Unpacking "Agatha All Along" and Reading Ryan Murphy for Filth
T Lo chat about the latest news with J Lo and Ben before going all-in on TV talk, first by recapping and dissecting the first two episodes of "Agatha All Along" and then by trashing the first five episodes of "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" and going off on the gross, lurid impulses of uber-producer Ryan Murphy.

Sep 13, 2024 • 49min
Princess Kate's Video, New York Fashion Week and Celebrity Messiness
T Lo go through all of the stories surrounding Princess Catherine's video and explain why it felt like a major shift in how the Royal Family engages with the public. Plus: Chappell Roan restates her boundaries, Beyonce got the snub she figured on, and New York Fashion week gets messy.

Sep 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
Lorenzo's Tik Tok Time!
T Lo debate the hottest celebrity gossip on Tik Tok, from Chappell Roan pissing off her fans to Gaga not understanding musicals to Ben Affleck's depression and the true nature of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship. PLUS: Why Tolkien fans need to relax about "The Rings of Power" and a review of "The Perfect Couple."

Aug 23, 2024 • 52min
DNC Style, Chappell Roan's Boundaries & the End of Bennifer
T Lo take a look at the differences between Democratic and Republican styles to explain why the DNC was such a fashion parade. They offer their condolences to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and take some people to task for assuming what happened there. And finally, Chappell Roan had enough of stan culture and stated her boundaries, but T & Lo don't agree on whether she should have.

Aug 17, 2024 • 48min
Movie Stars Acting Badly!
Joaquin Phoenix, an acclaimed actor known for his intense performances, sparks controversy after abandoning a Todd Haynes film just before shooting. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are embroiled in rumored tensions while filming 'It Ends With Us,' raising questions about the clash of celebrity and creative control. Justin Baldoni, a director involved in the project, finds himself at the center of speculation regarding social media's role in the drama. The conversation delves into how celebrity actions profoundly impact the film industry and public perception.

Aug 9, 2024 • 51min
Galadriel's Lousy Paycheck and "House of the Dragon'"s Slow Season
T Lo unpack all of the details of the second season finale of "House of the Dragon" and discuss whether the complaints about the lack of action have any merit while arguing that the character work this season was more nuanced than they first thought. PLUS: Was Cate Blanchett for real about her "Lord of the Rings" salary?

Aug 1, 2024 • 53min
Blasphemy at the Olympics!
T Lo unpack all of the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris and whether they intended to be shocking or if people have just lost their minds. Plus: Should people watch "The Sandman" in light of author Neil Gaiman's controversy? And finally the dragonseeds take flight on "House of the Dragon!"

Jul 26, 2024 • 58min
Why Kamala Matters
T Lo talk about the historic campaign of Kamala Harris, her unusual level of celebrity support, and why her personal style shouldn't matter to anyone. PLUS: Reviews of "Faye," "The Decameron," and "House of the Dragon."

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
Running Down the Emmy Noms
T Lo take a closer look at the 2024 Emmy nominations and note the trends, the snubs, the category fraud and other bothersome bits before offering their predictions and picks. PLUS: Reviews of "Star Wars: The Acolyte" and "House of the Dragon."

Jul 10, 2024 • 56min
"Lost" Returns, "The Acolyte" Improves, and "House of the Dragon" Whips
T Lo return to the island to talk about all of the reasons why "Lost" still holds up and why you should watch it no matter what you heard about the finale. Then, Tom gives his thoughts on why "Star Wars: The Acolyte" is so great even with some of the flaws. Then, a deep dive into "House of the Dragons" and whether it's a good idea to make one side look more morally upright than the other. PLUS: Lorenzo's Tik Tok Time!


