After Princess Kate's video came the recriminations and accusations. After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse came the conspiracies. T Lo wade through the discourse for a discussion on misinformation, disinformation, online fandoms, conspiracy theories and what happens when institutions fail the public and reality itself is up for debate.
T Lo react to the news of Princess Catherine's cancer announcement and unpack how the conspiracy theories got out of hand. After that, it's a deep dive into the first three episodes of Apple TV +'s "Palm Royale" and Netflix's "3 Body Problem."
T Lo wrap up their coverage of what they have dubbed the most boring Oscars in years before launching into a complete rundown of everything Kensington Palace has done wrong with Kate's health announcements and why the conspiracy theories are out of control.
T Lo run down all of the major Oscars categories and give both their picks and their predictions for each win. PLUS: Princess Catherine has pulled a "Gone Girl" and the internet went insane with conspiracy theories.
T Lo unpack all of the mysteries, resolutions and ambiguities of the "True Detective: Night Country" finale, giving their takes on what worked, what failed completely, and why the show has suddenly found itself a battlefield in the exhausting culture wars.
It's an all-recap episode of the PSO as T Lo unpack all of the ways "True Detective: Night Country" wasted its time and all of the ways "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans" wasted its talent. Then it's a deep dive into "The New Look" and the wartime activities of Christian Dior and Coco Chanel.
T Lo dive into the first two episodes of "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans" and go over what they got right and wrong about all of the people involved. Then, it's a reluctant admission that, with the fourth episode of "True Detective: Night Country," it feels like the show is going off the rails. PLUS: King Charles' health crisis and Taylor Swift's Celine snub!
T Lo look at the 2024 Oscar nominations and discuss the idea of snubs and whether they're not the wrong way to look at nominations. Then they talk about all of the snubs, of course. After that, it's deep, deep dive into episode 3 of "True Detective: Night Country."
T Lo unpack all of the latest happenings surrounding the always dramatic British Royal Family, from Princess Kate's and King Charles' health issues to Harry's cringe-worthy award and the shenanigans of the Buckingham Palace press office. PLUS: A total deep dive into episode two of "True Detective: Night Country," complete with observations, critiques, predictions and theorizing.
T Lo look at the history of Oscar campaigns and how the public has an impossible set of criteria for stars to follow, using Bradley Cooper, Mo'nique, Anne Hathaway, Andrea Riseborough, Cate Blanchett and Lily Gladstone as recent examples. PLUS: a recap and some theorizing about "True Detective: Night Country," episode one!
T Lo unpack the recent stories regarding Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Vili Fualaau, the former being released from prison and going on a media tour, and the latter revealing his offense regarding the fictionalized version of his life in "May December." Is it right for a murderer to become a social media influencer? Do storytellers and filmmakers have an obligation to include the subjects of their stories? PLUS: Why "Barbie" is totally an adapted screenplay! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo end seven years of recapping "The Crown" by looking at the show's highly disappointing final episodes. From why it was a mistake to focus on Will and Kate to how the show reacted badly to Buckingham Palace's complaints, we unpack where it all went wrong. PLUS: Ncuti Gatwa has his first full adventure as The Doctor and Tom has lots to say about "Doctor Who"'s new direction. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T & Lo each pick three of their favorite TV shows of the year, plus one honorable mention, plus one guilty pleasure. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo go deep on the very different approaches to telling the stories of real people taken by the films Maestro (Leonard Bernstein), Priscilla (Presley) and May December (Mary Kay LeTourneau). This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo deliver an all-review edition of the podcast, with non-spoiler reviews of the upcoming "All of Us Strangers" and "Poor Things" as well as spoiler-filled reviews of "Saltburn" and the first "Doctor Who" 60th anniversary special. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo impart two-plus decades of holiday planning experience to show you how to have the most fabulous holiday season, whether low-key or high-key. From how to make the best gravy to gift-wrapping tips, bow-tying tricks, baking hints, recipes and party planning. These two homos have you covered. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo dive deep on the first part of the final season "The Crown," unpacking what worked (very little) and what didn't (most of it), how it compares to history (poorly) and why any focus on Diana was likely to cause the show's quality and tone to plummet. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo unpack the meaning behind the 2024 Met Gala "Sleeping Beauty" theme and explain why celebrities are going to do an absolutely terrible job of trying to interpret it. PLUS: Hooray! The SAG AFTRA strike is over! Now here's everything Hollywood needs to do to make up for lost time, including having a red carpet event every night of the week for the rest of the year. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo unpack the meaning behind the 2024 Met Gala "Sleeping Beauty" theme and explain why celebrities are going to do an absolutely terrible job of trying to interpret it. PLUS: Hooray! The SAG AFTRA strike is over! Now here's everything Hollywood needs to do to make up for lost time, including having a red carpet event every night of the week for the rest of the year. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo talk about Showtime's gay romantic drama "Fellow Travelers" and its depiction of hot, tragic gays and compare it to Max's "Our Flag Means Death" and its pan-queer rebel paradise. PLUS: Reviews of "A Small Light," "Loki," and "Bodies." This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo review Cher's very first Christmas album, give a little salute and style retrospective for Lady Gaga, who really knows how to pay homage to her elders, from Tony Bennett to Mick Jagger. PLUS: George Clooney makes an offer and Fran Drescher shoots it down in the latest SAG-AFTRA strike developments! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo give you the lowdown on the second half of their European trip, with plenty of tips and suggestions for planning your own adventure. PLUS: Taylor Swift's awesome ability to mobilize the press and her fanbase on matters both professional (her new tour film) and personal (her relationship with Travis Kelce). We salute you, girl. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo talk about their London trip, including the Chanel retrospective at the V&A and seeing their own words in a Kensington Palace fashion exhibit. PLUS: Why they love Apple TV's "The Super Models." This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
T Lo bat around the idea of dress codes; who benefits from them and who is privileged enough to ignore them, with special attention paid to King Charles' surprisingly bad suits and Senator John Fetterman's shorts and hoodies. Should we care? Does it matter? Who does it hurt? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
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? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
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. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
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." This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
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! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
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..." This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement
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. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5885004/advertisement