Dark Energy Tuesday (SLOMW, The Toast, RHONY, Next Gen NYC, KJ Biermann, Sydney Sweeney)

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

Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie catch up on the latest, from Clayton Echard’s accuser taking a plea deal to Brittany Cartwright taking out a restraining order on Jax Taylor, Sofia Franklyn getting married, and so much more. CORRECTION: Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom HaShoah.  TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse re Jax Taylor. Please listen with discretion.  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 (Baxter's ER Visit, Euphoria Finale) 02:25 Beef Stew, Kitchen Appliance Talk & Instant Pot Nostalgia 05:45 Breaking News: John Galliano's Met Gala Exhibit Pulled Amid Antisemitism Backlash 11:55 Love Island Reunion, "Let's Marry Harry" Backlash & Contestants' Fading Fame 15:45 Love Is Blind UK: All Four Couples Married & US vs. UK Dating Culture 18:40 Laura Owens Pleads Guilty: Fake Pregnancy Fraud Case & Iceland Podcast Scam 25:40 Jax Taylor: New Restraining Order, Leaked Abuse Audio & Brittany's Allegations 28:55 Comparing Brittany's Situation to Taylor Armstrong's RHOBH History 31:10 Jax's Pattern of Behavior, Lori Kay Staying with Him & Root Cause Speculation 35:00 Paige Lorenz Influencer Drama, "Clawgate" & Reddit Harassment/Body-Shaming 40:00 Sophia Franklin's Marriage, Honeymoon Vlog & Post-Wedding Blues Concerns 43:40 Dark Energy Objects: Shopbop's Declining Quality & Shipping Issues 47:55 Outer Banks Season 5 Finale Talk & Drew Starkey in "Queer" 49:45 Light Energy Objects: "Practical Magic" Rewatch & 90s Nostalgia 52:20 Dark Energy Objects: Revolve Frustrations & Contaminated Clothing Horror Stories 54:50 Light Energy Objects: Beach Days & the Science of Ocean Therapy 57:20 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This OG influencer was once widely perceived as Italian royalty — until a scandal involving a Christmas cake (yes, a Christmas cake!) brought her empire tumbling down.  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 & Introducing Chiara Ferragni: Christy's Unfamiliarity 04:25 Early Life, The Blonde Salad's Founding & OG Blogger Era 09:15 Wink Eye Shoe Line, LA Move & Harvard Case Study 12:10 Trust, Relatability & Matilda Djerf Comparison 15:50 Vogue Cover, Forbes Ranking & Luxury Brand Partnerships 18:00 "Unposted" Documentary, COVID Fundraiser & "The Ferragnez" Show 19:50 Board Seats, Fragrance Line & the Fenice Holding Company 21:55 Pandoro Gate: The Pink Cake Charity Scam Begins 24:20 The Real Numbers, US vs. Italian Regulation & Leaked Emails 21:10 The Easter Egg Scandal & the Trudy Doll: More Fake Charities 33:25 Criminal Case: Aggravated Fraud Charges & the Verdict 42:00 Business Fallout: Board Removal, Lawsuits & Brand Revenue Collapse 46:00 Celebrity Brand Survival: Rare Beauty, Rhode, 818 & Skims 49:40 The Ferragni Law & Marriage to Fedez: Wedding & Power Couple Status 54:40 Politics, Giorgia Meloni & the Sanremo Kiss Scandal 57:30 The Divorce, Cheating Allegations & Custody Arrangements 1:08:05 Where She Is Now: Reputation Recovery & New Relationship 1:13:35 Outro, Patreon Preview & Merch Announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie have MUCH to discuss, including but not limited to: “The Valley” reunion part 3, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move back to the UK, Sydney Sweeney’s lingerie brand that’s apparently floundering, Chase Stokes and “Outer Banks,” and soooo much more.  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 (Trip to London, Weekend Recaps, Allergy Shot Bruise) 04:15 Hayden Panettiere's Mother Leslie Vogel's GMA Interview & Backlash 06:15 The Valley Reunion: Andy Cohen Calling Out Danny's Drinking 08:30 Kristen's Reunion Behavior & Lala Overstepping Her Role 12:00 Nia's Loyalty to Danny & Bringing Their Baby to Parties 14:30 Sydney Sweeney's "Syrn" Lingerie Brand: Pricing & Branding Criticism 21:10 Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun's Relationship 23:20 Sydney Sweeney's Brand Decline & Public Image Missteps 24:45 Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Moving Back to the UK 26:50 The Gentleman Casting Backlash & Royal Family Racism 28:35 Comparing Harry & Meghan to Reality TV Comebacks & Speculating on Their Finances 34:25 Prince Harry's Bizarre Podcast Pitch Ideas & Spare 35:30 D-Listed Blog Nostalgia & "Prince Hot Ginge" 36:50 Chase Stokes Mea Culpa: Why They've Always Hated Him 42:10 Drew Starkey's Rising Career & Upcoming Projects 43:40 Outer Banks Acting Critique: Madison Bailey & Chase Stokes 45:15 DEO: Reflecting on Hayden Panettiere's Legacy & Public Perception 47:35 DEO: Ashton Kutcher's Resurfaced Punk'd Clip About Underage Stars 48:45 DEO: Brooks Marks on Next Gen NYC & LEO: Love Is Blind UK 49:45 LEO: Meditation & Mindfulness Practice 52:00 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Jonah Hill go from lovable comedy darling to one of the most bitter and snarkable actors in Hollywood? We attempt to unpack it (while giving him his 10s for the masterpiece that is “21 Jump Street”).  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 (Patreon AMA Recap) 01:30 Introducing Jonah Hill: Insecurity, Ego & Resentment of Fame 02:30 Friend Group, a Valet's Bad Experience & Recent Smartless Appearance 04:30 Early Life: Family, Cheviot Hills Upbringing & Adam Levine Friendship 11:30 Career Rise: Superbad, SNL & Turning Down The Hangover 13:50 Moneyball, 21 Jump Street & Joining Bruno's Writers Room 19:00 Wolf of Wall Street, 22 Jump Street & Directing Mid90s 24:00 Zine, Losing The Batman's Riddler Role & Don't Look Up 25:20 Stepping Back from Press, Anxiety & the Stutz Documentary 27:10 Body Image Arc: From Zine to "I'll Annihilate You" (2018-2026) 29:00 You People: Cast, Controversy & Antisemitism Criticism 32:30 Recent Writing Career & Weight Loss/Ozempic Rumors 38:00 Claudia Oshry Comparison, Drug Rumors & Homophobic Slur Controversy 42:00 Dating History, Marriage to Olivia Miller & Sarah Brady Abuse Allegations 48:10 Public Backlash, Alexa Nicholas Allegations & Kat Tenbarge Lawsuit 53:10 Revisiting the 2026 Smartless Interview & Final Thoughts 01:01:20 Outro & Show Plugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DET begins on a sad note as we discuss the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere. We switch gears to talk about Unwell Beverages shuttering, Selena Gomez’s Wondermind’s legal trouble, “The Valley” reunion, Jax Taylor’s latest antics, KJ Dillard + Remi Bader, and more.  If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse, SAMHSA’s national hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 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 & Hayden Panettiere's Death: Initial Reactions & Shock 02:30 Death Details, Britney Murphy Comparison & Child Stardom Ethics 04:20 Postpartum Depression, Daughter Kaya, Domestic Violence & Diana Jenkins Conspiracy Theories 13:25 Favorite Hayden Panettiere Roles & Filmography 16:20 Unwell Beverages Shutting Down & the Taste Test Recap 17:40 Unwell's $500M Valuation, Beverage Boom & Failure Odds 26:50 Wondermind: Selena Gomez, Mandy Teefey & Fraud Lawsuit 34:45 FIA Scandal Tease: Phoebe Gates & Sophia Kianni Fraud 37:00 KJ Apa's Military Enlistment & 21 Jump Street Tangent 37:30 KJ Dillard & Remy Bader Hookup Speculation 41:00 Jax Taylor's Rant About Britney, Cruz's Education & Brand Deals 44:15 "The Valley": Luke's Comments About Kristen & Alliance with Nia/Danny 48:40 Lala's Reunion Behavior & Bravo Lineup Check-In 50:00 Dark Energy Objects: Stolen Quiche, Nostril Pain & Serena Kerrigan 59:30 Light Energy Objects: Toiletry Bag Hack, Little Singles & My Strange Addiction 1:02:30 Book Recommendations, Patreon AMA Preview & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Switching things up this week with a DARK ENERGY THURSDAY! Christy and Sophie discuss the latest in influencer news (which obviously includes Acquired Style’s wedding), Brooks Nader being topless with her dad (we wish we were joking), Christy’s thoughts on the episodes of “House of Stassi” that she begrudgingly watched, and more. 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 & Format Switch-Up (Dark Energy Thursday, Influencer Edition) 01:20 Bridget Phelong's Wedding: Dress, Leaked Photos & Brielle Beerman Controversy 06:50 Acquired Style Twins' Absent Wedding Guests & Bran Flakes Drama 09:00 Influencer Pay Transparency & Bran Flakes Bragging 14:20 Kat Jenkins vs. Ella Rose: Influencer Brands & "Gay Husband" Comment 20:10 Ella Rose's Catskills Home & "Lobotomy Goals" Tangent 21:15 RHUGT Cast Recap & Gina Kego's Cancer Diagnosis 24:10 House of Stassi: First Impressions & Comparing Her to Jax 29:00 Stassi's Past-Life Comments About Daughter Hartford 32:00 Bo & Stassi's Marriage Dynamics & Gender Double Standards 34:00 Instagram Persona vs. Show Reality & Stassi's Unchanged Behavior 36:30 Katie Maloney & Stassi's Reconciliation Conversation 41:30 Brooks Nader's Topless Yacht Photo with Her Dad & Sister Drama 45:20 Nude/Topless Beach Culture Discussion 49:50 Outro & Newsletter/Patreon Plugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices