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High & LowThe Unreal Experience of Reality TV - Discussing The Valley with Guest Lauren SkaeAfter spotting Tik Tok creator, "Current Fixation" Substack writer, and bestie, Lauren Skae, in the Dave & Busters episode, I knew I had to get her perspective on what it's like to witness peak reality tv in progress. She brings us into her experience as a friend attending Janet's birthday party, what it's like to see yourself on Bravo, as well as her opinions on the show and cast members she's interacted with. We delve into why she's Team Janet, our agreement that Jesse has a billionaire fetish, acknowledging that just about everything and everyone is an ad now, and...2025-05-0752 min
True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal TaleHasbeens Exposed: Billy Jensen, Armie Hammer & Jessica Reed Kraus with Lauren SkaeTrigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault, suicide ideation, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.This week on Off-Script, Celene Beth and Lauren Skae dive headfirst into the unholy trifecta of the internet’s most delusional Hasbeens: Billy Jensen, Armie Hammer, and Jessica Reed Kraus. From self-proclaimed heroes to self-serving manipulators, these three prove that when the spotlight fades, some will torch their credibility just to stay seen.In a raw and unfiltered moment, Celene shares the devastation of discovering that her abuser—disgraced true crime figure Billy...2025-04-171h 20
True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal TaleHouseinHabit: Grifting Gone Wrong featuring Lauren SkaeThings have taken a serious turn for Jessica Reed Kraus, aka HouseinHabit, as her grift unravels in a very public way. In this episode, Lauren Skae joins Celene Beth to discuss the explosive events of the past week, which have brought people from all political backgrounds together in the wake of Jessica's actions. From the fallout with her closest friends and ghost conspiracy theory writers to her controversial ties with Candace Owens, the drama has reached a fever pitch.Lauren, who’s written a comprehensive Substack article outlining the timeline of these events, breaks it...2025-04-041h 08
True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal TaleRage Against the System with Lauren SkaeIn this episode of Off Script, Celene Beth welcomes back Lauren Skae to unpack the latest headlines and cultural moments in America. As a resident of LA, Lauren shares the powerful community response to the recent fires, where neighbors have come together to support one another through these difficult times.
The conversation moves to the whirlwind TikTok ban saga-how it quickly came and went- and the Inauguration, with news of Snoop Dogg and Nelly performing. Of course, no chat between Celene and Lauren would be complete without a side-eye to HouseinHabit's latest antics.
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True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal TaleThe Dark Side of Hollywood: Scandals, Survivors, & Utah's Reality with Lauren SkaeIn this new bonus episode, Lauren Skae (formerly Zen Blonde) and Celene Beth discuss Jessica Reed Kraus, the Instagram & Substack creator of House in Habit, and her troubling history of harassing sexual assault survivors who speak out against powerful figures in Hollywood. They examine Kraus' role in enabling toxic behaviors, the harm it caused to survivors, and how her actions further traumatized those speaking out, all while hindering the fight for accountability in the industry.The conversation then turns to Armie Hammer with Lauren sharing how she became involved in the House of Hammer...2024-11-291h 25
OversharingInfo Wars for Wine Moms 3 w/ HouseinHorror & Lauren SkaeThis episode is brought to you by a HouseInHabit meltdownJoanna returns & brings Lauren Skae (formerly known as thezenblonde, a bravo bestie in my mind) and we talk about why Jessica Reed Kraus is having the best week ever! Every good gossip girl (or even wannabe journalist) knows that receipts are everything and while JRK was quick to dispute them (shocker!) it won’t stop us from…theorizing. As someone who has felt HIH’s wrath before: Lauren shares her personal experience with Jessica and why she feels it’s so important that we keep pushing back. Towards...2024-10-161h 25
Deux UP. Diddy, Colin Jost + Pete Davidson, Rapid Fire Q&A W/ Lauren SkaeJoining the Deux U classroom is Lauren Skae (formerly The Zen Blonde). We're discussing the hottest topics of the week including:
P. Diddy
One Tree Hill reboot
Colin Jost + Pete Davidson
Taron Egerton + Chloe Bennet
Kaia Gerber + Marcello Hernandez
Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce
Instagram Rapid-Fire Q&A: Jessica Simpson, Kendall Jenner + Devin Booker, Selling Sunset, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez + Ben Affleck, Dakota Johnson, Brentwood Country Mart, Lucy Hale + John Lowe and more!
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Dumpster Dive: A Reality TV Deep DiveReality Recap: RHOSLC Trailer, Love Island Reunion, RHOC, & Bridal Plasty w/ Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde)Trailers GALORE! And to break it down I’m joined by returning diva of the LA red carpers… Lauren Skae AKA The Zen Blonde!
PLUS RHOC recap, and I enlighten our guest on the artistry of Bridal Plasty!
ENJOY
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Vigorously with Val KleinhansThe Zen Blonde: Vanderpump Rules And Life In LALauren Skae (aka "The Zen Blonde") shares her life in Los Angeles, and nerds out with Val about everything Bravo (including Vanderpump Rules), social media and pop culture. Val also dives into the horrendous Diddy and Cassie video, Harrison Butker's gross speech, and the return of Bridgerton. We're rooting for Penelope!Get more The Zen Blonde here.2024-05-2241 min
Is This Real Life? With Mandy SlutskerEpisode 288 - 'Starf*cker Energy’ with Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde)This week’s podcast guest you all know as @thezenblonde, Lauren Skae! Lauren lives in LA often bumps shoulders with the Vanderpump and Valley crew, so she’s the perfect person to talk through the premiere episode of The Valley with! Before they discuss the Valley, Mandy and Lauren go through some of the latest Bravo & pop culture headlines and discuss this week’s Vanderpump Rules.
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Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/2024-03-241h 24
Dumpster Dive: A Reality TV Deep DiveWhat’s Next for Reality TV?, VPR Thoughts, and Old School VH1 w/ Emily Orozco & Lauren Herbert (@emilyorozcotv & @laurenherbert_)It’s a Housewives Nightcap / Dumpster Dive crossover event!
So happy to be joined by Emily Orozco and Lauren Herbert to dive into their origins of reality TV, gay representation on Bravo, The Valley, VPR this season, what’s next for RHOBH, and Lindsay Lohan OF COURSE!
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Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dump...2024-03-0854 minDumpster Dive: A Reality TV Deep DiveLeah McSweeney vs. Bravo, The State of VPR, and Royal Chat w/ Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde)It’s a pop culture deep dive this week with Lauren Skae of TikTok fame, The Zen Blonde!
We chat Leah McSweeney’s lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen, what ground does she have to stand on, the future of the reality TV landscape, where tf is Kate Middleton, and do we really care about Graham Cracker?
Expect a Love is Blind Ep7 - 11 recap out Sunday!
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Mention It AllBet It All On Blonde… Or Just $2 Ft. Lauren SkaeDylan is joined by content creator Lauren Skae (AKA The Zen Blonde), who was in the audience for Erika Jayne’s opening weekend in Vegas. She recounts the (in)expensive experience, along with her boots on the ground insights into this season of Vanderpump Rules. She and Dylan also discuss the reports that RHOA is getting a full reboot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-08-3041 min
Bestie By CaitlinGossip and Bestie Chat with Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde)!Caitlin is back this week with fellow Bravo bestie, Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde) and they have a good ol' fashioned gossip and tea spilling chat about everything going on in the world of Bravo, discussing the RHONY reboot, and what's going on with Vanderpump Rules. Please, leave a cute review, bestie! Follow @thezenblonde on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube! Follow @bestiesbybravo on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube! Check out the merch designed by Caitlin on Bestiesbybravo.com and use code for listeners BESTIES15 for 15% OFF through the month of July! ...2023-07-201h 23
Sounds Like A CultThe Cult of The Hammer FamilyYou're sure to *devour* this week's episode analyzing four generations of wealthy men who, in our little opinion, represent a stunning example of how a powerful American family can resemble a cult. This week, Isa and Amanda are joined by a third co-host of sorts, true crime TikTokker and friend of the pod Lauren Skae (@thezenblonde), who's here to help tell the harrowing story of The Hammer Family, including actor Armie Hammer, who was exposed for a bunch of power-abusive behaviors. Sometimes murder-y, sometimes cannibal-y (allegedly!!!), this one is not for the faint of heart.To support...2023-07-111h 03
She's Speaking with Emily HanksAnd Just Like That... Episodes 1-3 with Lauren Skae @thezenblondeAnd Just Like That Season 2 is just as unhinged and random as the first! I'm joined by Lauren Skae @thezenblonde and we discuss the many baffling story points going on so far. Follow Lauren on IG and TikTok - @thezenblondeMake sure to follow She Speaks It All on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PMaLdj5tG3YKqWHN4Z72T?si=MhO0k6YrTiSlNEhgQaeK-wSubscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-speaks-it-all-with-emily-hanks/id16884835862023-07-031h 11She's Speaking with Emily HanksAnd Just Like That... Episodes 1-3 with Lauren Skae @thezenblondeAnd Just Like That Season 2 is just as unhinged and random as the first! I'm joined by Lauren Skae @thezenblonde and we discuss the many baffling story points going on so far. Follow Lauren on IG and TikTok - @thezenblondeMake sure to follow She Speaks It All on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PMaLdj5tG3YKqWHN4Z72T?si=MhO0k6YrTiSlNEhgQaeK-wSubscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-speaks-it-all-with-emily-hanks/id16884835862023-07-031h 11Deux UThe Idol, Elizabeth Banks, Henry Cavill w/ The Zen BlondeJoining the Deux U classroom this week is Lauren Skae, you might know her from TikTok or Instagram as The Zen Blonde. We’re discussing the week’s hottest topics, including:
The Idol
Henry Cavill
Zach Bryan
Olivia Wilde on a date
Elizabeth Banks + Anna Kendrick
Ariana Grande’s birthday
More on Lauren Graham
Ezra Miller
Margot Robbie + Emma Stone + Jennifer Lawrence
It Ends with Us: Blake Lively + Justin Baldoni
Taylor Swift + Matty Healy
Listen for never-before-heard or read information!Follow Deux @Deuxmoi To learn more about listener...2023-06-291h 16
Ready to Be Petty: A Pop Culture PodcastEpisode 142: Petty about Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Reunion, The Til Dawn Tracks, and Lynne Spears (with The Zen Blonde, Lauren Skae)In episode 142, Torry (she/her) and Lauren Skae (she/her) from The Girl, The Gay, and The Slay and @thezenblonde discuss her Raising Cane’s experience with Ariana Madix and the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion (part 1) (19:27). Then they dive into Taylor Swift’s new songs off of Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition) (53:31). Next they talk about Britney Spears reuniting with her mom, Lynne Spears (1:03:55). Finally, Lauren nominates BIC as Pettyweight Champion of the Week for their campaign against Tom Sandoval and Torry nominates James Charles for his birthday cake (1:09:39) and then Lauren shares her This Week in Petty about signing up h...2023-05-281h 20
So Bad It's Good with Ryan BaileyLauren Skae aka THE ZEN BLONDE with the Pop Culture Roundup! We deep dive the brand new Armie Hammer article, the Grammys, Beyonce, Harry Styles, Ben Affleck, Potomac, 90 Day Fiance, Robyn on WWHL, Corey Gamble, Lizzo and so much more!MONDAY!! We are book with an all new So Bad It's Good pop culture roundup with returning guest Lauren Skae aka THE ZEN BLONDE (@thezenblonde) who is the perfect person to break down the Armie Hammer in his own words article that came out on Friday (TRIGGER WARNING: adult themes are talked about). Plus, i break down Sunday nights Grammys, Beyonce, Lizzo, why is Ben Affleck sad, Potomac finale, Robyn on WWHL and so much more! Also, come join our online live show! Celebrating the premiere of Vanderpump Rules! Thursday the 9th at 6pm pst but you cant watch i...2023-02-061h 59So Bad It's Good with Ryan BaileyLauren Skae aka THE ZEN BLONDE joins us again to talk Bravo, ChatGPT, Update on Armie Hammer and the Idaho Murders/Brian Kohberger. Plus, Robyn Dixon cheats Potomac, RHONY: Legacy still happening and so much more!TUESDAY!! WE have our good friend Lauren Skae aka THE ZEN BLONDE (@thezenblonde) back on the show! Lauren Skae aka THE ZEN BLONDE joins us again to talk Bravo, ChatGPT, Update on Armie Hammer and the Idaho Murders/Brian Kohberger. Plus, Robyn Dixon cheats Potomac, RHONY: Legacy still happening and so much more! Also, come join our online live show! Celebrating the premiere of Vanderpump Rules! Thursday the 9th at 6pm pst but you cant watch it for two weeks after the show date and the tickets are only 7.50 cents until Friday and then 10 bucks after. If you're a pa...2023-01-311h 32
She's Speaking with Emily HanksSouthern Charm - Naomi is Giving Regina George with Lauren SkaeSouthern Charm Episode 2 gave us everything I LOVE about this show! They all love to gossip! Everyone is buzzing about Naomi and Craig, and I don’t blame them! But it’s clear they were really not meant to be, which is super awkward for Naomi. However, Miss Naomi is back to her mean girl ways (remember Peyton😳). Venita seemed to be joining in on that petty stuff, but she came correct with Olivia so she’s cool. Naomi is in a very insecure place right now which means it’s possible she will evolve out of this as the...2022-07-031h 31She's Speaking with Emily HanksSouthern Charm - Naomi is Giving Regina George with Lauren SkaeSouthern Charm Episode 2 gave us everything I LOVE about this show! They all love to gossip! Everyone is buzzing about Naomi and Craig, and I don’t blame them! But it’s clear they were really not meant to be, which is super awkward for Naomi. However, Miss Naomi is back to her mean girl ways (remember Peyton😳). Venita seemed to be joining in on that petty stuff, but she came correct with Olivia so she’s cool. Naomi is in a very insecure place right now which means it’s possible she will evolve out of this as the...2022-07-031h 31
She's Speaking with Emily HanksWeekly Roundup Episode 7 - RHOSLC, RHOM, RHONJ & Summer House - Different Perspectives with Lauren and JohnI have TikTok stars on the pod today! Lauren @thezenblonde and John @itsjohnjoseph are here to share their DIFFERENT (than mine) opinions on RHONJ and RHOSLC! We talk about Housewife swapping between franchises, Teresa gaslighting the viewers, and John breaks my heart over his hatred of Lisa Barlow.I also recap Summer House and part one of the Miami Reunion. I get into Kyle and Amanda, Larsa's "real" booty, and I explain why Miami casting could teach OC a thing or two!PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS :)FOLLOW ME ON...2022-03-042h 12She's Speaking with Emily HanksWeekly Roundup Episode 7 - RHOSLC, RHOM, RHONJ & Summer House - Different Perspectives with Lauren and JohnI have TikTok stars on the pod today! Lauren @thezenblonde and John @itsjohnjoseph are here to share their DIFFERENT (than mine) opinions on RHONJ and RHOSLC! We talk about Housewife swapping between franchises, Teresa gaslighting the viewers, and John breaks my heart over his hatred of Lisa Barlow.I also recap Summer House and part one of the Miami Reunion. I get into Kyle and Amanda, Larsa's "real" booty, and I explain why Miami casting could teach OC a thing or two!PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS :)FOLLOW ME ON...2022-03-042h 12
It’s Become a Whole ThingOff the Spiritual Deep End w/ The Zen BlondeLauren of The Zen Blonde and I sit down to gossip about pop culture; but first we spent some time discussing our pursuit of the meaning of life. We talk about our shared history of going off the deep end in our youth and immersing ourselves in spiritual practice for years, emerging with some pretty unique perspectives on our experiences from temporarily becoming a monk to spending weeks on end in silent meditation. I told you we contain multitudes in this house.
Pop culture gossip starts at 38:15
– where we talk about the Royals and their many co...2022-03-011h 46
Meditation Mind PodcastLearn the most important lessons in Mindfulness with Benjamin BushWe've compiled the most important lessons in mindfulness from our guests. The episode contains pieces of advice from John Vervaeke (Lecturer at the University of Toronto), Robert Goodman (Social Psychologist), Robert Beatty (Psychotherapist), Lauren Skae (Writer), Joanna Turner (Wealth & Success Coach), Dr. Brad Lichtenstein (Physician) and George Thompson (YouTuber). Together with Benjamin Bush, we talk about our practice and the most important lessons we learned. It has been an incredibly journey to talk with these people from all over the world and connect with them. This special episode concludes season 1 of our podcast. We look forward to season 2 and...2019-06-131h 06Meditation Mind PodcastMeditation around the world - Lauren SkaeLauren Skae (@thezenblonde) is a writer, meditation instructor and currently traveling the world to discover different approaches to meditation. She traveled from Bali, India, Nepal, Korea, Thailand, Israel, Turkey to Ireland to discover the ancient secrets of meditation and mindfulness. Practicing in different traditions, she learns first-hand about the culture, traditions, and religions. We talk about her travels and her discoveries in this episode.If you'd like to know more, follow her on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thezenblonde/2019-01-1844 min