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Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark built a die-hard (get it?) following and pretty much invented the “true-crime comedy” genre — and is that really a genre that should exist? Thank you to our sponsors! Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at ⁠www.vionicshoes.com⁠ when you log into your account. Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to ⁠Quince.com/SNARKBAIT⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to ⁠Wayfair.com ⁠right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (New Studio Setup, YouTube Plug) 01:10 True Crime Background & MFM's Launch/"True Crime Comedy" Criticism 07:40 MFM Origins: Karen & Georgia's Backgrounds & Lack of Journalistic Rigor 12:05 "Stay Sexy, Don't Get Murdered" Tagline & Christy's History as a Murderino 16:40 Meteoric Rise, Ranking Decline & the Murderino Facebook Community 19:00 Amazon/Wondery Deal, "Sellout" Backlash & Exactly Right Media 25:30 Billy Jensen Sexual Assault Allegations & Murder Squad Cancellation 29:00 Parting Ways with Amazon, Signing with iHeart & Other True Crime Podcast Tangents 31:45 Netflix/iHeart Video Deal & Jake Shane Tangent 33:15 Hometown Murders Segment & Verification Issues 36:10 Live Show Reactions to Graphic Details (Larry Singleton Case) 38:50 Privileged Catchphrases & Racial Bias in Case Selection/Trust in Police 46:50 Missing White Woman Syndrome & Victim-Blaming Criticisms 48:20 TeePee-Gate: Merchandise & Cultural Appropriation Backlash 52:50 Facebook Group Racism & Mod Controversy 58:30 Golden State Killer Coverage, Press Conference Incident & CSA Doll Controversy 01:05:30 Final Thoughts on MFM's Legacy & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains disturbing discussion of sexual assault. Please listen with discretion.  Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie dive in to all things SLOMW and RHONY, while also chatting about the Oshry sisters’ latest controversy, Sydney Sweeney’s new brand deal, and (TRIGGER WARNING) the disturbing accusations against Kim Zolciak’s son, KJ Biermann. Thank you to our sponsors! Don’t wait two weeks for your paycheck - download the EarnIn app to access your money before payday, and use code SnarkBait to help our show!  Explore your style without commitment — get $28 OFF your first month of Nuuly by using code SNARK at Nuuly.com!  Wrap yourself in luxury with Lola Blankets! Use our code SNARK for 40% off LolaBlankets.com for a limited time.  Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Jewish New Year Traditions, Christy in London) 03:35 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Season Recap (SPOILERS!) & Taylor Frankie Paul's Behavior 06:42 The Ben Affair & Taylor's Unraveling On-Screen 09:05 Comparing to Past Seasons & Concerns for Her Children 15:10 The Toast's Lindsay Clancy Joke Controversy 16:55 Reflecting on Jackie & Claudia's History Dismissing Mental Health 18:10 Backlash from Their Own Fanbase & Why This Crossed a Line 21:25 Why We Stopped Supporting The Toast 22:00 RHONY Premiere: New Cast Members Daisy & Haley 24:10 Sai, Erin & the Returning Cast Dynamics 25:10 New Cast Member Erika Hammond & Her Viral Pyramid Wedding 25:40 Next Gen NYC Finale: Ariana Beerman's Storyline Wrap-Up 27:15 Trigger Warning: Serious Allegations Involving a Cast Member's Brother 35:40 Sydney Sweeney's Novig Sports Betting Campaign Backlash 40:45 Scooter Braun's Shady Birthday Post & Comparing to Chris Pratt 41:40 Technical Difficulties Cut the Episode Short & Early Sign-Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He does his own stunts — AND disinformation. Christy and Sophie walk through the life and lore of one of our last big movie stars who also happens to be one of the top figureheads of the world’s most controversial and terrifying “church.”  Thank you to our sponsors!  Explore your style without commitment — get $28 OFF your first month of Nuuly by using code SNARK at Nuuly.com!  Wrap yourself in luxury with Lola Blankets! Use our code SNARK for 40% off LolaBlankets.com for a limited time.  Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Wedding Weekend Plans, Feeling Under the Weather) 01:40 Introducing Today's Topic: Tom Cruise & Scientology 02:35 Separating the Art from the Artist: Comparing Cruise to Michael Jackson & Jared Leto 05:20 Early Life: Family Background, Abusive Father & Catholic Upbringing 09:50 Early Career: NYC Move, Signing with CAA & Breakout Filmography 14:35 90s Filmography, Paramount Ending Their Deal & Tropic Thunder Controversy 20:25 Introduced to Scientology via Mimi Rogers: Auditing & Tax-Exempt Status 22:20 Shelley Miscavige's Disappearance & the LAPD Cover-Up Theory 23:40 Public Scientology Announcement, Xenu Mythology & Cult Recruitment Tactics 26:15 Post-9/11 Detox Controversy & Attempting to Convert Celebrities 29:40 Anti-Psychiatry Crusade: Brooke Shields, Matt Lauer & Steven Spielberg 32:35 The Oprah Couch-Jumping Incident & Media Frenzy 34:20 Relationship with David Miscavige & the Sea Org's Slave Labor 39:50 Marriage to Nicole Kidman: Adoption, Divorce & Estrangement from Their Kids 43:45 The "Auditioning Girlfriends" Scandal: Nazanin Boniadi's Story 47:30 Marriage to Katie Holmes, Silent Birth Rumors & Estrangement from Suri 50:10 Sexuality Rumors & Decades of Successful Lawsuits 53:50 Other Relationships & Leah Remini's Allegations/Travolta Rivalry 57:05 Honorary Oscar, "Digger" & Closing Debate on Separating Art from Artist 1:01:00 Patreon/Newsletter Plugs & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie have a LOT to discuss, including Amanda Hirsch’s very disturbing Polymarket ad, “Earle Meets World,” Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez’s departure from “The Valley,” and soooo much more. Thank you to our sponsors!  Explore your style without commitment — get $28 OFF your first month of Nuuly by using code SNARK at Nuuly.com!  Wrap yourself in luxury with Lola Blankets! Use our code SNARK for 40% off LolaBlankets.com for a limited time.  Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Sophie's Wedding Weekend, Christy's Birthday Party) 02:00 Amanda Hirsch's Polymarket Ad Controversy on the Lindsay Clancy Trial 05:55 Amanda Hirsch's Pattern of Behavior & Sandy Hook Denier Allegations 06:55 True Crime Brain Rot vs. Crime Junkie's Approach to Humanizing Victims 15:00 Earl Meets World: Initial Thoughts & Comparisons to the Kardashians 16:35 Ashley Depree: TJ's Wife/Mistress & Family Dynamics 18:40 Alex & Ashton's Maturity vs. Their Parents on the Show 21:10 The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Controversy & Ashley's TikTok Response 23:15 Ashton's Storyline & Dating Landon Barker 24:30 Alex Earl's Alex Cooper Beef: Unwell Network Fallout 27:40 Revisiting the Call Her Daddy Interview & Feeling Taken Advantage Of 30:00 Alex Cooper's Rough Few Weeks: Cancellations & Sophia Franklin's Book 32:45 Danny & Nia Leaving The Valley: Fired or Voluntary Exit? 34:50 Rumors of Sheena & Brock's Return to The Valley 35:10 Maggie, Braxton, Lando & Alex Earl Drama 37:45 Dark Energy Objects: Peacock & Streaming Price Hikes 40:00 DEO: Aura Ring Anxiety & Stress 41:00 DEO: People Wearing Shorts on Planes 41:45 DEO: Celebrities Downplaying Plastic Surgery (Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner) 43:50 Light Energy Objects: Mousse for Blowouts 45:00 LEO: "Welcome to the Family" Docuseries on the Dan Markel Murder 46:30 LEO: "Death of the Pastor's Wife" Documentary 48:20 LEO: CT & Phaedra Parks Dating 49:30 LEO: Nathan Fielder & Elizabeth Holmes Documentary 51:15 LEO: Revisiting the John Galliano Met Gala Cancellation 54:00 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’ve followed the teen drama since 2020 or just vaguely know who Chase Stokes is because of us (sorry), we’re unpacking the lore, blind items, and rumored onset drama and romances between Chase, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Rudy Pankow.  Thank you to our sponsors! Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.  Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get ahead of it now and get $15 OFF your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code SNARK! Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Got a closet full of clothes you never wear? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing today — with no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn!  Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (The Odyssey vs. Outer Banks Finale Talk) 04:20 Charlize Theron/Practical Magic Tangent & Setting Up Today's Cast Deep Dive 06:35 Season 5 Finale Reactions & Blind Items Format Intro 07:55 Madeline Klein: Background & Typecasting as the "Sarah Cameron" Archetype 15:00 Madeline's Dating Pattern: Jackson Guthy, Pete Davidson, Zach Bia & Luca Doncic 19:30 Henry Smith, New Boyfriend Michael Reyes' Cheating Allegations & Lucas Gage Friendship 23:10 Madeline's Blind Items: Fake Relationships, Rehab Rumors & Drug Culture Tangent 28:35 Spider-Man 4 Rumors, the "Golden Cage" of OBX's Schedule & Brand Deals 33:30 Comparing Madeline to Sydney Sweeney & Emily Ratajkowski's Careers 34:50 Chase Stokes: Background & Health Struggles from Playing John B. 38:00 Mental Health, TMS Therapy & Losing His Identity to the Role 40:00 Dating Madeline On-Set, Kelsey Ballerini Relationship & Her "Emerald City" Lyrics 44:10 Rudy Panco's Stunt Double vs. Chase & Madeline's On-Set Professionalism 46:30 Chase & Kelsey's On-Again-Off-Again Timeline, Blind Items & Career Aspirations 50:30 Madison Bailey: Background, Adoption & Coming Out as Pansexual 53:10 Rudy Panco & Elaine Seamek: Relationship, Fan Harassment & Trolls Targeting Her 57:05 JJ vs. John B.: The Show's Original Heartthrob & JJ's Death Impact 1:00:00 Cast's Awkward Reunion Interviews & the 2023 Dinner Rift 1:03:30 Fractured Cast Dynamic, Harassment Against Elaine & Jonathan Davis' Reputation 1:06:40 Patreon Recap & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices