Oddly Specific

There is something about New York Mayor Eric Adams. On this episode of Oddly Specific, Meredith is joined by the iconic Kiki Monique aka The Talk of Shame to delve into the complexities surrounding New York Mayor Eric Adams. They explore his background, political ambitions, and the controversies that have arisen during his tenure, including his recent indictments. The conversation also touches on cultural differences between New York and LA, the culinary landscape, and the nature of political corruption. Kiki shares her insights on the legal processes involved in indictments and the implications for Adams' future in politics. Follow Kiki!! https://www.instagram.com/thetalkofshame/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@thetalkofshame?lang=en Watch the video Eric Adams made that will change your brain chemistry:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk2Wc4Y5CxE  

In this episode, I’m joined by Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey to address a crisis that’s been weighing heavily on my mind—how private equity is wreaking havoc on our healthcare system. We’ll explore the fallout from the collapse of Steward Healthcare, a private equity-backed hospital chain that’s left thousands of Massachusetts residents without essential care. Senator Markey and I discuss the heartbreaking stories of staff and patients caught in the crossfire, the urgent need for legislative action, and how Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre is evading Congress amid growing scrutiny. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.   Follow Senator Markey  Hear the Steward Testimony from Ellen MacInnis Subscribe to the Patreon! 

If you have ever watched tv Nell Scovell has made you laugh. The creator of Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TGIF HIVE!), and writer on The Simpsons, Late Night with David Letterman, Charmed, and SO many more Nell paved the way for women breaking into the male dominated world of Hollywood. This week on the pod Nell joins us to discuss her hilarious and honest memoir, Just the Funny Parts that chronicles her experiences in Hollywood, her best writing tips (you need these trust me! I needed them trust me!), and why Donald Trump (rarely) lands a good joke.    Meredith Constant joins in on the fun for this special episode of Oddly Specific.    Follow Nell, https://www.threads.net/@nellsco6 Buy Just The Funny Parts https://www.amazon.com/Just-Funny-Parts-Sneaking-Hollywood/dp/0062473484   Follow Meredith https://www.tiktok.com/@meredithconstant https://www.instagram.com/meredithconstant

You know Billie Lee from her breakout role in the hit Bravo tv series Vandepump Rules, but there is so much more to her than what you saw on the screen. Billie joins me today to chat about her fantastic new book, Why Are You So Sensitive? Navigating Everyday, Unintended Microaggressions. We discuss what microaggressions are and Billie shares how they impacted her experience in the reality tv world. We also admit to making them ourselves, because they happen, and how we can all do better to take accountability and call ourselves and others in. Digressions include the behind the scenes of being a woman in comedy, school yard bullies, and the Century City Mall.  Billie's book is available for pre-order here  Please make sure you follow Billie on social AND if you like this episode drop us a review, and as always don't forget to tell a friend to tell a friend about Oddly Specific!  

Once upon a time Bob Costas arrived at the Olympic bright eyed and bushy tailed only to be faced with the reality of an eye infection that launched a million Facebook posts. We have Meredith Constant in the house to chat all things Bob, Blake Lively, and bad Royal Family PR. Digressions include the Medford Boat Club, Tim Walz, and Texas politics. We will be back real soon with a private equity episode but in the meantime enjoy two Merediths making it happen.  Please consider leaving a review for the pod! Thank you for listening XOXOX Meredith   Follow Meredith!! https://www.instagram.com/meredithconstant/ https://www.tiktok.com/@meredithconstant  

It's a bonus episode at Oddly Specific with comedian Juli Polise. A Jersey princess by birth and LA queen by choice Juli is making her own damn box (Thomas Markle) in the HollyWEIRD comedy scene. Learn about life with a famous influncer mom, why I'm envious of her First Holy Communion fit, and why you should come see us THIS Saturday, August 17th at the Crow in Santa Monica.  Buy tix to Laughaholics!! Follow Juli on TikTok and IG Juli    

Once upon a time 55 land owning white guys decided how our country was going to vote and it wasn't a great plan. This week on Oddly Specific we welcome Kristin Foster and Jaylon Lambert from Get Loud Arkansas on to the podcast to talk about voting access in Arkansas and how their state has valuable lessons we should all be listening to. Digressions include, my Dad's fear of data mining (VALID), Jessica Simpson: Child Breadwinner, and would James Madison been allowed to rent a car?    Linking ya up with: Donate to Get Loud Arksansas Follow Get Loud Arkansas Subscribe to the Patreon for more! Sources:  https://pluralpolicy.com/blog/new-voting-laws-2024/ History of the Constitution https://www.carnegie.org/our-work/article/voting-rights-timeline/  

One of the questions I often get is, what can we do to push back against private equity? My guest this week Brendan Ballou has more than a few concrete ideas. We discuss his book Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America, the PE nursing home crisis, the waiver I had to get to pass college math, and SO much more.  Follow Brendan on X  Buy Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America  https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/when-private-equity-takes-over-nursing-homes-mortality-rates-jump   Follow my YouTube!  Subscribe to the Patreon for exclusive bonus content!  

There are two things that are hot this summer, the concerning temperatures bearing down on the United States, and the WNBA. Both things many have tried to tell you about for years. This week on a surprise drop of Oddly Specific I welcome Shanteona Keys, a WNBA analyst, and host of my new favorite podcast Genuinely Curious. We chat alllll things WNBA, the Olympic selection, the Cailtin Clark of it all, and sound off on the fantastic fashion that is happening. We will be back in about a week with a new private equity drop, in the meantime tell a friend to tell a friend about Oddly Specific!   Follow Shanteona Keys https://www.instagram.com/shanteonakeys/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thegenuinelycuriouspodcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5dgdo5U6QXOs397Cismyow  Video of Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHRTEReGvHY 

This is one for the ages, first I welcome Carrie Sun who worked in private equity and wrote the most compelling memoir about her experience. It's Devil Where's Prada meets Succession and we contemplate if unlimited yoga pants are worth not knowing peace. If you're dealing with burnout at work I think you will get a lot from this conversation. THEN we have Van from the Best Week Ever Podcast who joins me to discuss my first social media obsession, MYSPACE! It was a place for music, pretty advanced coding, and ranking your friends in a way that was pretty much guaranteed to make someone cry. Rate! Subscribe! Tell a friend to tell a friend about Oddly Specific.  Carrie Sun Follow Van Celebrity MySpaces Justin Timberlake MySpace King

Ok you little ROCK lobsters, you asked for a Red Lobster private equity deep dive and you're getting it. I welcome journalist Amy McCarthy (eater.com) who gives us a fantastic download on pe in fast casual dining and the future of Red Lobster.  I then welcome media critic and fellow Meredith, Meredith Constant to get oddly specific with the series premier of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Digressions include, Hockey East, Candle in the Wind, and justice for Salem the cat.  As always please subscribe, rate, and tell a friend to tell a friend about Oddly Specific!  Follow Amy! Follow Meredith Constant! https://www.eater.com/24160929/red-lobster-bankruptcy-endless-shrimp-closing-locations  https://vimeo.com/305827196 https://variety.com/1996/tv/reviews/sabrina-the-teenage-witch-1200446685/ 

We're back! Libraries, we love them, we need them, so why are they the source of so much debate? We welcome Huntington Beach City Councilor Rhonda Bolton to discuss the book censorship that is upending their library and the move to potentially privatize the library services to a private equity backed company.  Then we welcome stand up comedian and writer Katy Flaherty @katyflahertycomin to get Oddly Specific about my favorite episode of the 1990 Scholastic Productions classic The Babysitters Club: Claudia and the Mystery of the Secret Passageway.  https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/94699-proposed-changes-to-huntington-beach-public-library-draw-opposition.html https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2024-02-21/huntington-beach-city-council-votes-against-item-seeking-transparency-in-childrens-book-restriction https://inthepublicinterest.org/when-public-libraries-become-private-who-will-support-them/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MowsRIFdC90

Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! This week we have Senator Elizabeth Warren talking all things private equity in particular the role of PE in healthcare facilities, it's an important conversation you won't want to miss. Then we welcome Laura Tretter (American Girl Women) for a LIVELY conversation about the musical Annie and an oddly specific series of events from the late 90s. We also  contemplate if Miss Hannigan was just a misunderstood girl boss.    As always, thank you for listening and tell a friend to tell a friend about Private Equity!! Lawmakers zero in on private equity in health care amid Steward troubles What happens with private equity takes over a hospital?  Turning Point: The Search for Annie  Statement on Joanna's Firing

Join TikTok sensation Meredith Lynch for the first episode of Oddly Specific! We welcome Michael Fenne (Private Equity Stakeholder Project) to give us a crash course on why we need to care about private equity. Later we are joined by Christina Catucci to discuss why John Mayer is perhaps just as dangerous as corporate greed. Notice the pod is ad free? Subscribe to the Patreon and help us keep it that way.  Follow Christina Catucci on TikTok and Instagram Private Equity Stakeholder Project Is your hospital owned by PE?  Senator Warren letter to Wellpath From Dawn to Dusk Zine Justice for Jessica

Oddly Specific is your new pop culture podcast hosted by TikTok sensation Meredith Lynch. Covering everything from climate change to the Kardashians, you won't want to miss a moment of Oddly Specific.