T Lo's Soothing, Frivolous Podcast of Distractions

T Lo give their thoughts on how to deal with the results of the 2024 election without driving yourself crazy (or off a cliff), give the full rundown on their recent trip to Ireland and why you should go, and go deep into the finale of "Disclaimer" and why the series was such a miss, even with a typically fantastic Cate Blanchett performance at its center.

T Lo serve up an hour of chatting on a range of topics to keep you distracted from looking at election returns, from the brilliance of Maya Rudolph's Kamala impersonation, to all the plans for their trip to Ireland, to the dangers of AI, the breakdown of social media and what it means for independent publishers, to Chappell Roan's fantastic "Saturday Night Live" appearance and her stans getting a little homophobic about it. PLUS: A debate over whether "Disclaimer" is still working or not!

T Lo unpack the final three episodes of "Agatha All Along," praising what worked, pointing out what didn't, and begging the creators for more. PLUS: "Disclaimer" plummets off a cliff.

T Lo unpack the story behind "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo's offense regarding fan edits of the "Wicked" film poster and how it touches on questions of fandom, the proliferation of AI, and the issues faced by Black actors in franchise roles. Then it's a recap and discussion of "Agatha All Along" and a deep dive on whether "Disclaimer" is being honest with its viewers. 

T Lo walk you all the way through that fairly expected twist in the 5th episode of "Agatha All Along," explaining why it worked so well, what questions it raises and what the implications may be for the MCU. Then it's a deep dive into "Disclaimer," starring Cate Blanchett as a wealthy lady with a secret. It's rich people trauma porn but they're all in on it. PLUS: A look at the 2025 Met Gala theme and why it's so important.

T Lo talk about Chappell Roan's non-endorsement of Kamala Harris and why it blew up in her face, as well as the Bowen Yang Moo Deng "Saturday Night LIve" sketch and why it set off her fandom. Encompassing generational differences, mental health issues, and social media, it's a microcosm of modern fame. PLUS: Recaps of "Agatha All Along" and "Midnight at the Pera Palace."

T Lo review the latest episode of "Agatha All Along," salute the career of Maggie Smith, explain why "La Maison" is a bad representation of the world of haute couture, and discuss all of the issues they had with "His Three Daughters."

T Lo chat about the latest news with J Lo and Ben before going all-in on TV talk, first by recapping and dissecting the first two episodes of "Agatha All Along" and then by trashing the first five episodes of "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" and going off on the gross, lurid impulses of uber-producer Ryan Murphy.

T Lo go through all of the stories surrounding Princess Catherine's video and explain why it felt like a major shift in how the Royal Family engages with the public. Plus: Chappell Roan restates her boundaries, Beyonce got the snub she figured on, and New York Fashion week gets messy.

T Lo debate the hottest celebrity gossip on Tik Tok, from Chappell Roan pissing off her fans to Gaga not understanding musicals to Ben Affleck's depression and the true nature of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship. PLUS: Why Tolkien fans need to relax about "The Rings of Power" and a review of "The Perfect Couple."