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.
Episodes
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Sep 15, 2023 • 47min
Meghan Markle Mania and Celebrities Who Need to Call Their Publicists
The royal press went rabid over Megan Markle's appearances at the Invictus Games and T Lo yell at them for it. Then, it's a rundown of the celebrity disasters of the week, starring Drew Barrymore, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Sean Penn and Jonathan Majors. What were you all thinking?
Sep 8, 2023 • 47min
Talking About Supermodels, Sophie Turner, Ahsoka, and the Royal Family
T Lo unpack the messiness of the Joe Jonas/Sophie Turner divorce and how it represents a disturbing trend in the culture. Lorenzo recommends "The Super Models" docu-series, Tom tells you not to bother with "Ahsoka," and they both look at the British royal family, a year after the Queen's death.
Aug 25, 2023 • 54min
"And Just Like That..." Season Two Ended
T Lo give their final, for-real wrapup of season 2 of "And Just Like That..." unpacking all of the ways the show improved, what each character needs to move forward, and how they still have a long way to go to reach the heights of "Sex and the City."
Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 2min
Fake Noses, Guys in Dresses, and the Question of Who Gets to be the Star
T Lo dive into the controversy surrounding Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose in "Maestro" and unpack why Billy Porter's latest comments about Harry Styles on the cover of "Vogue" are understandable but misguided. PLUS: "And Just Like That..." makes us want to throw things at our TV!
Aug 11, 2023 • 44min
"Heartstopper," "Red, White & Royal Blue" and the Question of Queer Representation
T Lo unpack their complicated feelings about queer stories not necessarily written for queer audiences and take a look at recent queer TV series and movies like "Heartstopper," "Glamorous," and "Red, White & Royal Blue" which all feel like they're for other people. PLUS: Carrie Bradshaw moving too fast with Aidan? A not-so-shocking development in the latest "And Just Like That..."
Aug 4, 2023 • 50min
Lizzo's Troubles, Doll House Parties & Toxic Girlfriend Carrie Bradshaw
T Lo talk about the first Doll Invasion of Fire Island, which they were privileged to witness, unpack all of the disappointing charges levied against Lizzo, and recap the latest episode of "And Just Like That..." which is improving steadily.
Jul 27, 2023 • 51min
Remembering Sinéad
T Lo talk about the life, legacy and career of the singular Sinéad O'Connor and why she represents the very best of Generation X. PLUS: The Valentine's Day episode of AND JUST LIKE THAT... was pretty good!
Jul 22, 2023 • 55min
"And Just Like That" Got Better, Hollywood Went on Strike, & "Barbie" Changed Red Carpets
T Lo unpack the SAG-AFTRA strike, why they support it, what it means for Hollywood, and how they plan on covering it. After that, it's a salute to the "Barbie" promotional tour and a deep dive on the last two episodes of "And Just Like That..."
Jul 7, 2023 • 56min
"And Just Like That..." "Wham!" Twitter Melts Down!
T Lo break down the latest episode of "And Just Like That...," co-starring Gloria Steinem, but first they discuss the ongoing meltdown of Twitter and the state of social media and review the "Wham!" documentary on Netflix.
Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 14min
The Optimism of "The Bear" and the Staleness of "And Just Like That..."
T Lo recap the "Chapter 3" episode of "And Just Like That" outlining the ways in which the characters are starting to feel more recognizable and the ways in which they're not. PLUS: A deep dive into season 2 of "The Bear" and how it showed the beauty and pain of growth as well as the self-sabotaging by those who can't seem to do it.
