Eat, Pray, Britney

Britney Spears was under a conservatorship from 2008 to 2021 where all her financial and personal decisions had to be approved by her conservators, including her father, Jamie Spears. Britney earned hundreds of millions of dollars during that time, performing and touring extensively, while being deemed too impaired by the courts to be in control of her life. Britney is one of the most recognizable celebrities in the world, yet very little of the massive media coverage she generated focused on the conservatorship until the #FreeBritney movement grew within the last few years before the restrictive legal arrangement finally ended. Now that the conservatorship has been terminated, there are still an enormous amount of unanswered questions, including whether those responsible for the conservatorship will be held accountable for what Britney experienced during those 13+ years. Eat, Pray, Britney tries to draw attention to the restrictive constraints Britney was under during the conservatorship, as well as her current pursuit of justice, while also examining her life and career through a feminist lens.

#FreeBritney

In the very first episode of Eat, Pray, Britney, Lisa and Jaclyn outline the terms of the conservatorship that Britney Spears has been under for the last decade.  This episode sets the table for the rest of the season and begs the question: why aren't more people aware that Britney Spears has been under a permanent conservatorship for over 11 years?  Why and how is it possible that one of the most famous women in the world has been placed in a virtual prison of lawyers, managers, and handlers, without a public outcry? 

04-15
40:40

Rejuvenate, Rest, and Recharge

In this episode, we explore the last six months (October 2018 - April 2019) of the conservatorship, which has been unusually active.  Lisa and Jaclyn discuss Britney's self imposed indefinite hiatus, her father's illness, the abrupt resignation of Andrew Wallet, which magazine and online celebrity gossip sources could be Team Conservator vs. Team Britney, and so much more!

04-15
53:32

5150

In this episode, we revisit Britney Spears' 5150 holds and how the second ultimately led to the conservatorship that still remains in place.  We closely examine the timeline of the 5150 holds as well as the successive court orders that took the conservatorship from a temporary to permanent status.  All the while, Britney continued to work, record, and ultimately make her "comeback." 

04-20
56:26

Overprotected

In this episode, we discuss the bombshell allegations uncovered by Britney's Gram that went on to make national news.  Initially categorized as "conspiracy theories," Team Britney has confirmed a number of details of the allegations through various news sources. We break down their handling of trying to control the narrative, past patterns of behavior from Britney's management, and why Britney is in such a precarious position.

04-20
01:06:53

My Derriere in the Magazine

In this episode, we cover all of the up to date media coverage of Britney post-release from a mental wellness center as well as what internal battles might be taking place behind the scenes based on the media sources.  We also cover all of the very recent activity on Britney's Instagram account and why it's particularly confusing in light of her recent circumstances. 

05-05
56:39

Remembrance of Who I Am

In this episode, we take a step back to examine the relationship between Britney's parents, Jamie and Lynne Spears. We hope to give our listeners a better understanding of who Britney is by exploring her often times chaotic upbringing.  We also take a look at how past tensions might be boiling over into Britney's current fight to gain her freedom. 

05-08
56:47

The Conservatorship of Britney Jean Spears vs. Britney J. Spears

In this episode, we take a look back at the initial days of the conservatorship and begin to explore early patterns that we continue to see from those that still control Britney's life. We also try to assess the most recent reports about Britney's attempts to break free of her conservator.

05-16
59:28

For the Record: Part 1

Britney: For the Record was meant to be an unobstructed window into the life of a post-2007 Britney Spears. Instead, the documentary serves as a first glimpse into the early days of her conservatorship.  We hope you enjoy this 3 part series. 

05-23
46:35

For the Record: Part 2

Britney: For the Record was meant to be an unobstructed window into the life of a post-2007 Britney Spears. Instead, the documentary serves as a first glimpse into the early days of her conservatorship. We hope you enjoy the second installment of this three-part series.

05-27
46:35

L'ete L'ete L'ete Temps

This week we discuss all things related to Britney's most recent IG activity. Britney appears to directly address rumors that she doesn't post her own IG content and we receive mixed messages Team Britney and media outlets about what it all means. 

06-01
49:02

For the Record - Part 3

Britney: For the Record was meant to be an unobstructed window into the life of a post-2007 Britney Spears. Instead, the documentary serves as a first glimpse into the early days of her conservatorship.  We hope you enjoy the final installment of this three-part series. 

06-07
51:01

Rolling Stone Close Read: 1999

In this episode, we examine one of the most Iconic magazine cover shoots in modern pop history and how it launched Britney to stardom.  We also take a close look at the access Rolling Stone was given to a future superstar, the quotes her PR team must have had fits over, and the first of many controversies Britney had to face. 

06-14
01:06:25

#Pussified

Justin Timberlake is a bad man. We spend this entire episode telling you why. 

06-18
01:05:36

Top Hat Topics

In our first shot at a freestyle episode, we put 13 topics in a Britney Spears magic hat and let fate take over!  In this episode we cover Britney's recent vacations, send lots of love to the Britney's Gram girls, decide who would be Britney's leading man in a remake of Grease, and ruminate on the meaning behind a surprising reference to the Bible.

07-03
01:16:54

Rolling Stone Close Read - 2000

In this episode, we review one of the most eye-opening and potentially foreshadowing interviews of Britney's career.  With her fame rising at a breakneck speed, she reflects on the life she could have had without the pursuit of her wildest dreams, the quick turnaround of another album cycle, and how she's coping with loneliness. The story that closes out this episode serves as a reminder that Britney's world is littered with shades of gray. 

07-12
01:09:46

Top Hat Topics... Again!

In this episode, we discuss everything from the upcoming conservatorship hearings to Perez Hilton's antics!  Celebrity kids, Zoey 101 and MMC reboots, the prospect of Britney's career transitioning to fitness, and a WHOLE LOT more.  This episode is packed to the brim with all things Britney! 

07-19
01:14:57

She's So Lucky

In this episode, we examine Britney's star chart!  The planetary alignment can tell us so much about ourselves and it's hard to imagine someone whose stars aligned more than Britney Spears.  As we walk through her sun, moon, and rising signs we dive deeper into her personality and the the relationship between that and the version of herself she presents to the world.

07-26
57:38

Cutie Patootie

Take a trip back to the 90s with us as we dedicate an entire episode to Britney's appearances on The Rosie O'Donnell Show! 

08-02
52:56

Rolling Stone Close Read - 2001

In this episode we take a look into Britney's first interview with Jenny Eliscu.  While Britney comes across as bubbly, polite, and fun, her business manager and Jive executives are carefully at work crafting her reinvention and milking what is thought to be a dwindling era of teen pop.  The Britney album?  Crossroads?  Her home with Justin Timberlake?  We cover it all and more!

08-09
53:31

What the F*ck.

Jaclyn and Lisa convene to record an emergency episode addressing the unsettling news that Jamie Spears had a physical altercation with Britney's teenage son. 

09-06
54:08

Emma

wow some bad takes around the 2hr56 mark

08-25 Reply

Diana Pace

You're a human being not a human doing my dear. more being, less doing

11-03 Reply

Diana Pace

I'm late but catching up lol thanks for letting me listen. you guys are amazing! I love this podcast. very intelligent, super classy. the perfect platform/tool/inspiration for the #freebritney movement. great job. keep im the good work, I depend on y'all for current and most honest information. grateful for y'all for real dawg.

10-22 Reply

Kim Brennan

I think the don't post is a slam on the housekeeper to not taking pictures.

08-23 Reply

Emma

Tip- skip the first 17 minutes as not Britney related.

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