Digest

The podcast begins with the hosts discussing their recent weekend in Atlantic City, where one of them got engaged at a Jizno event. They describe the engagement as iconic and a highlight of their lives, emphasizing the surprise element and the unique setting. They also clarify that the engagement was a one-time event and not something they plan to repeat at future Jizno shows. The hosts then transition to discussing their thoughts on the UK version of "Love is Blind," comparing it to the US version and highlighting their preferences for the UK cast and format. They find the UK cast to be more eloquent and the show to be more civilized. The hosts also discuss the recent controversy surrounding Blake Lively's use of a problematic transgender slur in past interviews. They express their frustration with cancel culture and the tendency to scrutinize past actions, particularly when those actions were acceptable at the time they occurred. They believe that times change and that people should not be held to the same standards as they were in the past. The hosts also discuss the intense criticism directed at Blake Lively for her promotion of her new movie, contrasting it with the lack of similar scrutiny towards other actors promoting serious films. They express their bewilderment at the level of negativity and declare they are "done" with this topic. The hosts then discuss Sabrina Carpenter's album release and her on-again, off-again relationship with Barry Keoghan. They speculate about her potential new love interest, suggesting Jeremy Allen White as a suitable replacement for Keoghan, who they believe is not fully committed to Sabrina due to his young daughter. The hosts also discuss Charlie XCX's new Skims campaign, praising Kim Kardashian's ability to secure high-profile figures for her brand. They connect this to Taylor Swift, noting the confusing dynamic between Taylor and Skims, and speculate about the potential for a rivalry between Charlie and Taylor. Finally, the hosts discuss Julie Chen's appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" where she expressed her disagreement with Bobby Bones winning "Dancing with the Stars." They analyze the situation, considering the role of fan voting and the potential for bias from Mickey Guyton, a country music star who expressed her dislike for Bobby Bones.

Outlines

00:00:00

Atlantic City Adventures and a Surprise Engagement

The hosts discuss their recent weekend in Atlantic City, where one of them got engaged at a Jizno event. They describe the engagement as iconic and a highlight of their lives, emphasizing the surprise element and the unique setting. They also clarify that the engagement was a one-time event and not something they plan to repeat at future Jizno shows.

00:00:18

"Love is Blind" UK: A Comparison and Preferences

The hosts discuss their thoughts on the UK version of "Love is Blind," comparing it to the US version and highlighting their preferences for the UK cast and format. They find the UK cast to be more eloquent and the show to be more civilized.

00:43:32

Cancel Culture and Blake Lively's Controversy

The hosts discuss the recent controversy surrounding Blake Lively's use of a problematic transgender slur in past interviews. They express their frustration with cancel culture and the tendency to scrutinize past actions, particularly when those actions were acceptable at the time they occurred. They believe that times change and that people should not be held to the same standards as they were in the past.

00:47:54

Blake Lively's Movie Promotion and Unwarranted Criticism

The hosts discuss the intense criticism directed at Blake Lively for her promotion of her new movie, contrasting it with the lack of similar scrutiny towards other actors promoting serious films. They express their bewilderment at the level of negativity and declare they are "done" with this topic.

00:49:30

Sabrina Carpenter's Relationship Status and Potential New Beau

The hosts discuss Sabrina Carpenter's album release and her on-again, off-again relationship with Barry Keoghan. They speculate about her potential new love interest, suggesting Jeremy Allen White as a suitable replacement for Keoghan, who they believe is not fully committed to Sabrina due to his young daughter.

00:58:23

Charlie XCX's Skims Campaign and Potential Taylor Swift Rivalry

The hosts discuss Charlie XCX's new Skims campaign, praising Kim Kardashian's ability to secure high-profile figures for her brand. They connect this to Taylor Swift, noting the confusing dynamic between Taylor and Skims, and speculate about the potential for a rivalry between Charlie and Taylor.

01:02:43

Julie Chen's Controversial "Dancing with the Stars" Opinion

The hosts discuss Julie Chen's appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" where she expressed her disagreement with Bobby Bones winning "Dancing with the Stars." They analyze the situation, considering the role of fan voting and the potential for bias from Mickey Guyton, a country music star who expressed her dislike for Bobby Bones.

Keywords

Q&A

• What happened at the Jizno event in Atlantic City?

  One of the hosts got engaged at the Jizno show in Atlantic City. The proposal was a surprise, and the hosts describe the moment as iconic and a highlight of their lives.

• What are the hosts' thoughts on the UK version of "Love is Blind"?

  The hosts prefer the UK version of "Love is Blind" to the US version, citing the cast, format, and the way the participants communicate. They find the UK cast to be more eloquent and the show to be more civilized.

• What is the hosts' stance on cancel culture?

  The hosts express frustration with cancel culture and the tendency to scrutinize past actions, particularly when those actions were acceptable at the time they occurred. They believe that times change and that people should not be held to the same standards as they were in the past.

• Why do the hosts believe Blake Lively is receiving so much criticism for her movie promotion?

  The hosts believe the criticism is excessive and unwarranted, especially compared to the lack of scrutiny towards other actors promoting serious films. They find the level of negativity baffling and feel it is unfair to Blake Lively.

• What is the hosts' opinion on Sabrina Carpenter's relationship with Barry Keoghan?

  The hosts believe that Barry Keoghan is not fully committed to Sabrina due to his young daughter. They suggest that Jeremy Allen White, who is also a father, would be a better fit for Sabrina, as they share similar lifestyles and interests.

• How does the hosts' discussion of Charlie XCX's Skims campaign connect to Taylor Swift?

  The hosts believe that Charlie XCX's campaign is a significant step in her career, potentially cementing her status as a major pop star. They also note the confusing dynamic between Taylor Swift and Skims, speculating about a potential rivalry between Charlie and Taylor.

• What is the hosts' analysis of Julie Chen's opinion on Bobby Bones winning "Dancing with the Stars"?

  The hosts believe that Julie Chen's opinion is not controversial, as many fans agree that Bobby Bones was not the best dancer. They also speculate that Mickey Guyton's dislike for Bobby Bones may have influenced Julie Chen's answer.

Show Notes