Snark Bait

With millions of downloads per episode and a bigger reach than all of our mainstream news networks combined, Joe Rogan has the largest podcast—and platform—in the entire world. Should that terrify us? (Spoiler alert: yes.) Make sure you follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Approximate Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 7 Initial Thoughts and Feelings – 7 - 12 Overview – 12 - 24 Career Beginnings in Acting and Comedy TV Career Marriage & Kids Launch of Joe Rogan Experience (2009) “Megaphone of Misinformation” Early Life and Career Beginnings – 24 - 35 Childhood 1988-1994: Stand-Up Career Begins Fear Factor Comedy Central’s The Man Show UFC Commentary and Mixed Martial Arts The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast – 35 - 42 Launch (2009) and Growth Notable Episodes Become Cultural Events The Spotify Deal in 2020 Major Controversies – 42 - 1:06:00 (TW) COVID-19 Misinformation Backlash (2021-2022) His Defense of Controversial Guests Spotify’s Defense of Rogan & Removal of Episodes Racial Slur Video (February 2022) Transgender & LGBTQ+ Issues Conspiracy Theorists & Far-Right Personalities Political Influence/Controversies – 1:06:00 - 1:13:00 Personal Politics Politicians on JR Audience Politics Business Ventures and Cultural Impact – 1:13:00 - 1:21:00 Final Thoughts – 1:21:00 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a VERY exciting DET because we have an announcement *Britani Bateman voice*! Christy and Sophie share some podcast updates, talk about who (and what) is on their sh*t list this week, and even share some light energy recs of the week, too. (Apologies in advance for the spotty WiFi—it’s incredibly dark energy.) Make sure you follow us on Instagram and watch on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Approximate Timestamps: Intro and announcement! – 0 - 12 Alix Earle – 12 - 19 Blue Origin Rocket Ship and Katy Perry – 19 - 29 Bravo – 32 - 50 The Valley Premiere (TW Assault) Summer House Influencers Begging for Engagement – 50 - 54 DEO’s and LEO’s of the Week – 54 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Christy and Sophie take a trip to Bachelor Nation and explore the roses, thorns, and lore of one of the franchise’s biggest and most enduring stars.  Follow us on Instagram and watch our full episode on YouTube!  @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 4:18Initial Thoughts and Feelings on Kaitlyn Bristowe – 4:18 - 6:40Who is Kaitlyn Bristowe? – 6:40 - 8:45Bachelor/ette Beginnings (2015) – 8:45 - 17:10 Contestant on Season 19 of The Bachelor  The Lead on Season 11 of The Bachelorette Nick Viall Relationship Timeline & Ongoing Feud – 17:10 - 22:25Podcasting and Entrepreneurship – 22:25 - 29:29 Launches Off the Vine Podcast (2017) Spade & Sparrows Wine  Dew Edit Hair Accessory Line Engagement to Shawn Booth (2015-2018) – 29:29 - 39:30Relationship with Jason Tartick (2019-2023) – 39:30 - 58:54 Engagement KB’s on Dancing with the Stars Co-Hosting the Bachelorette  Chris Harrison Podcast Backlash KB and Jason's Breakup  Dog Custody Drama Present Day – 58:54 - 1:13:11 Jason Gets a Dog Friendship Breakup with Stylist Kaitlyn Criticism Zac Clark Relationship Final Thoughts – 1:13:11 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome back to DET! Christy and Sophie dive in to Coachella and everything else that feels deeply nefarious this week.  Follow us on Instagram and watch our full episode on YouTube!  @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 2:27Coachella Weekend 1 – 2:27 - 14:33Chase Stokes – 14:33 - 19:32Skincare Sidebar – 19:32 - 21:04Bravo – 21:04 - 33:14 NextGen NYC Trailer  The Valley S2 Trailer  Summer House Rayna Greenberg from Girls Gotta Eat – 33:14 - 38:18Arielle Charnas – 38:18 - 45:58BCF Correction – 45:58 - 47:07DEO’s of the Week – 47:07 - 58:17Things We Like – 58:17 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Christy and Sophie dive in to the fascinating, fun, hangover-fueled, crumb-filled life and lore of Barstool Sports superstar Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia. (Catch up on Part 1 first if you haven’t yet!)  Follow us on Instagram and watch our full episode on YouTube!  @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 5:05Thoughts & Feelings Since Part 1 – 5:05 - 6:00April - May 2024 – 6:00 - 21:39 BCF’s Dog, Boston (TW - Sick Animals) How Lucky Are We? Grace’s Grandma Passes Away Cracks Begin to Show in Bri and Grace’s Friendship BCF & ZB Car Accident  Mango & OIllie Escape Summer 2024 – 21:39 - 39:10 -  The Infamous Birthday Party Bri and Dave Beef Over Chappell Roan BCF Leaving Barstool? Noah Kahan Concert MRSA September 2024 – 39:10 - 44:45 PlanBri Tour Launch ZB Cheating Allegations & Pop-Up Concert Fall 2024 / The Breakup Era – 44:45 - 55:04 (TW: Emotional Abuse) Bri Addresses Breakup Rumors  ZB Tweet on Kanye West  ZB Seen on Raya  BCF & ZB Breakup ‘The Smallest Man’ Diss Track $12 Million Payout The Demise of BCF & Grace’s Friendship & Working Relationship – 54:04 - 1:12:51 Initial Signs of Strain Atlantic City Victim Blaming (TW - SA) Brought Up in PlanBri Episode Backlash of the AC Convo  PlanBri Pod Goes Offline Grace Speaks Out on Pod Breakup Bri Speaks Out on Pod Breakup Pay Disparity Between BCF & Grace Grace Leaves Barstool & Signs with Unwell Network Final Thoughts – 1:12:51 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Happy Dark Energy Tuesday—we have a long one for ya today, baby snarks! Christy and Sophie talk all things “Summer House” (Jesse Solomon is a new EOTP), Tinx’s ghostwriter drama, Jason Kelce, “RHOBH,” Craig’s pathological lying on the “Southern Charm” reunion, Matilda Djerf’s latest scandal, and sooooooo much more. CORRECTION: A previous version of this episode included speculative and unsubstantiated rumors that we decided to later remove. Follow us on Instagram and watch our full episode on YouTube!  @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 7:26Summer House – 7:26 - 19:08Tyler Cameron – 19:08 - 22:38Tinx Ghostwriter Situation – 22:38 - 30:14 Jason and Kylie Kelce – 30:14 - 32:47 RHOBH – 32:47 - 41:30Craig Conover – 41:30 - 45:07Influencer Round-Up – 45:07 - 58:05 Matilda Djerf Plagiarism Accusation Emma Leger Breakup  Bran Flakez DEO’s of the Week & Things We Like – 58:05 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Christy and Sophie dive in to the fascinating, fun, hangover-fueled, crumb-filled life and lore of Barstool Sports superstar Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia.  Follow us on Instagram and watch our full episode on YouTube!  @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 4:00Who is Brianna Chickenfry LaPaglia? – 4:00 - 22:15 Our Initial Thoughts & Feelings BCF’s Background & Upbringing College Girl Era Barstool Partygirl Era 2020-2022 & Early “Cancelable Moments” – 22:15 - 35:09 Internship to Full-Time Employee at Barstool PlanBri & BFFs Podcasts Beef with Trisha Paytas Boa Gate 2023-2024 OG Party Bri Sheds Her Old Self & Zach Bryan Era – 35:09 - 56:37 Hair & Relationship Changes Beginning of ZB Relationship Timeline October Live Podcast Show in Austin (with Grace) 9-5 Job Scandal Mango & Ollie Merch Scandal Alleged Irresponsible Pet Owner Beginning of 2024 – 56:37 - 1:04:51 BCF’s Fight with ZB Post Golden Globes Cracks with ZB Begin to Show Dave Portnoy’s Performative Feminism with BCF’s Drama re: Brooke Almond Closing Thoughts on Part 1 – 1:04:51 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text On today’s DET, Christy and Sophie unpack the Remi Bader of it all, give an update on the Alex vs. Alix feud, discuss Chappell Roan’s perpetual discontent, touch a bit on some recent true crime stories (including the Karen Read HBO documentary), and more.  TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders. Please listen with caution.  Follow us on Instagram and watch our full episode on YouTube!  @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Timestamps:  Intro – 0 - 6:00Remi Bader Interview – 6:00 - 29:34Alex Cooper / Alix Earle – 29:34 - 34:24Chappell Roan on Call Her Daddy – 34:24 - 37:58Karen Read Documentary – 37:58 - 48:42Potential Lauren Spierer Update – 48:42 - 51:06 DEO’s of the Week – 51:06 - end  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text At some point between octopus reviews, viral impressions, high-profile friendships, and industry-plant allegations, Jake Shane (aka @passthatpuss) amassed a cult following of millions of people. How exactly did he do it (and how the hell does he know every famous person)?   Follow us on Instagram and watch our full episode on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 6:02Who is Jake Shane? – 6:02 - 24:59 Background Our First Impressions Social Media Beginnings & Career Recognition from Reputable “Brands”  Podcast & Other Endeavors Celeb & Industry Connections Is He an Industry Plant? – 27:20 - 34:33Therapuss Podcast – 34:33 - 41:35 2024 & 2025 Tours  Comedy Album: Puss and Poems What Makes Jake Popular – 41:35 - 49:23Poppi Vending Machine Backlash – 49:23 - 54:08Bullying Rumors and a Checkered Past – 54:08 - 57:25Final Thoughts – 57:25 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text It’s the best day of the week! On this week’s DET, Christy and Sophie walk you through the latest with the Biebers and Selena Gomez/Benny Blanco, the audacity of the “Southern Charm” and “Summer House” men, D*ve P*rtnoy being up to no good again (along with his st**lies), and more.  Follow us on Instagram and watch our full episode on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod  @xknowsall @soph_ross Timestamps: Intro – 0 - 5:06Selena Gomez New Album / Justin Bieber / Hailey Bieber Drama and Speculation – 5:06 - 18:36Sophie Ran into Carl Radke!! – 18:36 - 24:32Southern Charm Cast and Paige/Craig Breakup – 24:32 - 35:24Summer House – 35:24 - 47:02Dave Portnoy Coming After Talia Lichtstein – 47:02 - 50:36Unwell Miami Party – 50:36 - 53:26 DEO’s of the Week – 53:26 - end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices