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Easily Entertained with Maddy McClainTurning 30, Diddy's Trial Begins and Age Gap CouplesSend us a textMaddy McClain returns from a mini-hiatus to share the latest headlines & personal stories she deems vulnerable. Your usual Easily Entertained pop culture madness, from turning thirty to the start of the highly anticipated Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' federal criminal trial.• Introduction of the "Quietly Losing My Shit" segment where Maddy shares personal moments of vulnerability... among other things that tend to lead to crashing out• Reflections on turning thirty and comparing ourselves to past and future versions• Lady Gaga's record-breaking Brazil concert that drew 2.5 million fans and the foiled bomb t...2025-05-0845 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainStoned Apes, Billionaire Space Rides & Pop Culture Recession IndicatorsSend us a textWhat do stoned monkeys, influencer diplomacy, and Katy Perry in a space suit have in common? Honestly... more than you'd think.This week on Easily Entertained, Maddy dives into the chaos and curiosity that is the current pop culture landscape:🐒 The Stoned Ape Theory — Did human consciousness start with psychedelic monkeys? We investigate (lightly, humorously, and with a healthy dose of skepticism).🥤 Influencer attempts contact with the most isolated tribe on Earth... armed with a Coca-Cola — You can't make this up.🎡 Coachella in its flop era? Long...2025-04-1843 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainThe White Lotus is Modern Day Shakespeare, Hear Me OutSend us a textThe White Lotus Drama and TikTok Ban UpdateIn this episode of Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain discusses all things White Lotus, diving deep into behind-the-scenes facts, cast drama, and Mike White’s unique production secrets. Maddy also covers the controversial US TikTok ban extension by Trump, its political implications, and potential future buyers like Amazon and Oracle. From funding facts to surprising celebrity involvement, Maddy provides a comprehensive analysis full of things you may have missed. We wrap up with a deep dive into the White Lotus Se...2025-04-1152 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainYou've Been Punked: Reddit Pranks, Wild Celeb Requests & Pop Culture NewsSend us a textMaddy McClain takes us through the latest pop culture news including celebrity controversies, ridiculous rider requests, and viral pranks from around the internet.• Chappell Roan facing backlash after claiming "all my friends who have kids are in hell" during Call Her Daddy interview• Celebrity rider requests revealed: from Justin Timberlake's disinfected doorknobs to Marilyn Manson's apple-throwing habits• Sydney Sweeney and fiancé Jonathan Davino officially separate after seven years together... Looking at you, Glen Powell• Morgan Wallen walks off SNL stage and posts about returning to "God's country"• Reddit's be...2025-04-0339 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainKanye Spirals Further, Selena Stays Winning & Bachelor Grant Gets DraggedSend us a textCelebrity Scandals and TV Drama: From Kanye's Antics to The Bachelor FinaleIn this episode of 'Easily Entertained with Maddy McClain,' Maddy covers a plethora of pop culture topics. She starts with the latest in TV, particularly praising 'White Lotus' and reminiscing about a time before binge-watching became the norm. Maddy then delves into Kanye West's escalating antics, including his controversial attempt to release a song featuring his own daughter, North West. On to the enduring love triangle involving Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin, and Selena Gomez, is fueled b...2025-03-2751 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainFyre Festival 2 Returns, The Menendez Brothers' Case Resurfaces & A Wombat Unites AussiesSend us a textAnother week, another set of headlines to tackle. This time host Maddy McClain shares the most interesting bits we've learned 5 years out from the pandemic (according to science & a lovely NY Times article). Sprinkled in with storytime on how Maddy broke her ankle & nature healing with less human interaction.Pop culture updates covering the latest influencer drama in Australia involving a wombat and Billy McFarland announcing Fyre Festival's return... to Isla Mujeres, Mexico?Finally, it's time for some true crime. Maddy breaks down the latest updates & what they could...2025-03-2032 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainLove (is Blind)'s Spots: Offscreen Drama, Political Divides & Shocking AllegationsSend us a textLove Is Blind Season 8 Reunion: Drama, Politics, and Social ExperimentsIn this episode of Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain delves into the highly anticipated 'Love Is Blind' Season 8 finale and reunion. Maddy dissects the show's drama-filled relationships, including the entanglements and conflicts among contestants like Alex, Madison, Mason, Meg, Ben, Sarah, Joey, Monica, Virginia, and Devin. Even details that weren't shown on TV... thanks to a social media blackhole your trusty host dove into headfirst.She explores how politics and social issues infiltrate reality TV and the psychological aspects...2025-03-1344 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainQuietly Losing Our Collective $hit: Hollywood Lawsuits, White Lotus & Elizabeth Holmes' Prison InterviewSend us a textLiterally no one is okay. Luckily we have ethically questionable reality TV and the plights of the rich and famous to keep us entertained!Join host Maddy McClain in this jam-packed, inaugural season 2 episode of Easily Entertained as she dives back into the world of pop culture. Maddy kicks things off with 'Quietly Losing My Shit,' a new segment to vent about the latest news & media headlines competing for our attention. She shares highlights from her epic Thailand trip, which sets the stage for White Lotus Season 3 filmed in the...2025-03-0656 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainSucker Punches, P. Diddy's Downfall & Bachelor Joey Is For the GirliesSend us a textTRIGGER WARNING: sensitive topics discussed including abuse & sexual assault. Move to minute 24:36 to skip.In this week's episode, host Maddy McClain takes us all on a rollercoaster of pop culture events and discussions. Starting with a series of strangers sucker punching young women in NYC, Maddy shares her own similar experience. Next, we break down the serious allegations surrounding P. Diddy, delving into lawsuits including accusations from his ex, Cassie, ranging from manipulation to sexual assault, and the recent federal raid on his homes. Shifting gears, Maddy addresses a c...2024-03-2953 min
Moore AccessMaddy Siegrist, the WNBA Player With A LOT of NCAA AccoladesOn the 4th episode of Moore Access, Aaliyah is joined by Maddy Siegrist, whom she was teammates with on the 3on3 Team USA a few years ago.If you're a college basketball fan then you definitely know of Maddy and her many accolades during her college career at Villanova. A few of which include being the 2023 Naismith Player of the Year, 2023 Katrina McClain Award Winner, 2x Big East Player of the Year, 13x Big East Player of the Week, plus a handful of Villanova school records. Oh and she's the first player this century...2024-03-2132 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainPop Culture News Nuggets: Royal Family's Shady Photos, Oscars 2024 & Queer Eye ExposéSend us a textIn this episode, your fave host Maddy McClain dishes the latest in pop culture news and the entertainment world.We kick things off with a rundown of the Oscars - you know, who won what and all the juicy bits. Then, we dive into some intriguing gossip about Kate Middleton's mysterious "disappearance" and get into the nitty-gritty of the drama rocking Netflix's Queer Eye following a revealing article by The Rolling Stone. Don't think we forgot about Bravo - yep, there's lawsuit drama there too. Maddy also spills the b...2024-03-1348 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainDating App & Diddy Lawsuits, Florida Man Olympics + Love is Blind (To All the Red Flags)Send us a textGather round homies, a new Easily Entertained episode dropped. And this week we begin with a bit of a venting session...with a little something to do with the most ridiculously lavish Bora Bora influencer trips (*ahem, Tarte*). Host Maddy McClain shares this week's pop culture news including a major class action lawsuit against popular dating apps and legal battles involving P. Diddy that could very much be the final nail in the proverbial coffin. And a Florida town leans into the state stereotype, the Florida Man, by hosting the first e...2024-03-011h 03Easily Entertained with Maddy McClainIt's Not That Serious: Pop Culture News & Bachelor Recapping with Guest Cohost, Caroline Sandall!Send us a textA very special and very fun episode this week, catching you up on all things Bachelor Nation with host Maddy McClain's very best childhood friend, Caroline Sandall! Say VERY one more time :)The Bachelor franchise has been resusitated with Joey as the leading man and we give our very candid thoughts on episodes 1-5, leading up to the Montreal trip. Everything from our top 4 picks for Joey to the best Bachelorettes in franchise history...to the drama on camera & off.Host Maddy McClain covers the pop culture news of the week...2024-02-211h 29Easily Entertained with Maddy McClainSuper Bowl Breakdown, Country Music Takeover & My Worst Date EverSend us a textHappy Valentine's Week, homies! This episode we're covering everything the Super Bowl gifted us with this week, largely from a pop culture standpoint (NFL has you covered on the dirty deets). We're talking the strangest Super Bowl prop bets including the infamous Drake Curse, commercials, halftime performance and yes, Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift.Bach Nation news regarding the Golden variety is shared and discuss why host Maddy McClain thinks this may be the last season of Vanderpump Rules. And in honor of the day of love, Maddy giving us a storytime...2024-02-1653 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainDrake Leaks, Elmo & All Things Grammys with Musician Cohost Matt Blankenship Jr!Send us a textThis was a doozy of an episode homies. Join host Maddy McClain and guest cohost (and brother / musician of @TheSometimesIsland) Matt Blankenship Jr for your entertainment news breakdown. There's a CHEEKY piece of news that is NSFW to begin with, so please skip to minute 12 if you'd rather avoid :) One that has to do with our good friend Drake. Elmo's X/Twitter account lead to the internet dumping on the Sesame Street social media account and people are wearing Apple's new Vision Pro headset to courtside NBA games...And of course, w...2024-02-0856 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainRap Queen Beefin' & Power Couple Chiefin': Nicki & Megan Diss Tracks, Taylor & Travis Kelce 101 + MásSend us a textThis week, we're covering the Mean Girls reboot, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's epic pop culture crossover in which dads, brads and chads are colliding with universal swifties and girlies n’ the gays…bringing a whole bunch of unlikely cast of characters together under one giant football dome/roof (while also essentially being crowned America's homecoming king & queen). Not to mention Taylor Swift's recent legal scares with a stalker and deepfake photos. Host Maddy McClain breaks down the ongoing controversy between rappers Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion and the very questionable diss...2024-02-0152 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainVanderpump, Oscars Snubs, Bachelor Recap & Most Common Jobs in Bach NationSend us a textIn this week's episode, host Maddy McClain discusses an array of pop culture topics including the new season of The Bachelor, Oscar nominations & snubs, an upcoming Vanderpump Rules spinoff, and Kim Kardashian's controversial Balenciaga ambassadorship. We'll chat one of TikTok's favorite new phrases, the Burnt Toast Theory, coupled with a an example of her own burnt toast. From most common Bachelor jobs to those most likely to make it to the end (a la The Hustle, Hubspot's newsletter)...we're covering it all! Cheers & enjoy homies! 🤠 Follow on IG @easilyentertainedpod & TikTo...2024-01-2441 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainPop Culture News Nuggets: Awards Recap, Festival Lineups & Gypsy Rose Goes on Tour?Send us a textThis week, we're covering the marathon of an awards season including Critic's Choice Awards and The Emmys but mostly the entertaining internet moments throughout the shows...like the food served to the celebs & awkward moments.Coachella 2024 lineup is out and host Maddy McClain has a bone to pick about it. Followed by the latest TikTok saga and the world's longest cruise on Royal Caribbean that many are following along like a reality TV show. Can't blame 'em! Gypsy Rose has been all over headlines & social media after her release...2024-01-1843 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainNew Year, Same Chaos: 2023 Superlatives, Golden Globes Drama & Concerning Airplane StoriesSend us a textWe are BACK, homies. This week we cover the latest news in this New Year including Alaska Airlines' terrifying Boeing mishap and contrastingly, the wild fun fact about those celebrating the new year in NYC...the more you know.The 2024 Golden Globes made headlines for quite a few reasons and we're here to talk all about it. From comedian Jo Koy's hosting gig & monologue that didn't appear to really...read the audience right. The internet stirred up potential drama between none other than Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner & Timothee Chalamet...2024-01-1155 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainPopstar Kids Hit the Stage, Shaved Eyebrows & Bizarre Football Bowl Names + Guest Matt Blankenship Jr!Send us a textThis week on Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain and returning guest Matt Blankenship Jr. take a breezy, humorous, and occasionally perplexing ride through recent pop culture happenings. And play silly little games as silly little geese do.From Kanye West's (Ye) latest controversial antics to the peculiar sponsorship names of college football bowl games, it's a bit of a pop culture/entertainment mixed bag. Adam Neumann's latest venture takes WeWork to the apartment rental space...and it's giving Billy McFarland & Fyre Fest.Join us playing 'Yeah No, or No...2023-12-211h 03Easily Entertained with Maddy McClainA 'Reality Reckoning' & Psychology Behind Our Love-Hate with Reality StarsSend us a textIn this week's episode of Easily Entertained, your host and pop culture sherpa, Maddy McClain dives deep into the 'Reality Reckoning' discussing the psychosocial elements and the impact of reality TV on its viewers and stars. We follow Bethenny Frankel, former Real Housewife of New York who is leading the charge for a deeper look into the handlings of reality TV stars & production. From the Vanity Fair exposé to the recent ABC special, she and other costars are sharing their experiences in hopes to create a safer workplace. From the...2023-12-1443 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainNot-So-Golden Gerry & Bachelor Finale, Young Thug + A$AP Rocky Trials, Year of Taylor Swift & Elon Barks BackSend us a textWOOF, today's episode is a rollercoaster and we thank pop culture icons for that. This week host Maddy McClain is raspier and loopier than ever, thanks to sickness. But pop culture stops for no one.Hollywood's newest couple is confirmed & has something to do none other than Selena Gomez. Then we break down The Hollywood Reporter article that changes the older gentleman from next door narrative from the Bachelor...or does it? A Golden Bachelor finale recap is in store so buckle up. Then, we cover Young Thug's long-awaited...2023-12-0944 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainPop Culture News Nuggets: Thanksgiving Week, Matt Rife, P Diddy Lawsuits + MásSend us a textThis week's episode of Easily Entertained is a pop culture news feast, much like your Thanksgiving meal. We start off ranking Thanksgiving food and giving them a zodiac sign because...it just feels right.Matt Rife's Netflix special, Natural Selection, stirs up controversy and pisses off female audience that pushed him into the limelight and host Maddy McClain gives her take on the whole scenario. As well as a quick overview for those unfamiliar with the stand up comedian. From Taylor Swift's Brazil tour tragedy to Forbes 30 under 30, P...2023-11-3042 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClain2024 Grammy Noms, Americans are Cognitively Declining lol, Golden Bachelor & T Pain is for the MillennialsSend us a textIn this episode of Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain takes on a wide range of topics, from 2024 Grammy nominations to Panera's Charged Lemonade leading to a lawsuit, cognitive decline in young adults to Bach Nation news and T Pain & Snoop's new single.New music releases & movies to stream including Priscilla, Sofia Coppolla's latest film & Quiz Lady with Awkwafina and Sandra Oh. Pop culture updates to keep you on top of the latest including 2024 Grammy nominations, America's favorite sweetheart couple Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce (briefly, don't worry) and Love is Blind/Bachelor c...2023-11-1644 minEasily Entertained with Maddy McClainPop Culture News Nuggets: Latest in Hollywood, True Crime + MásSend us a textIn this week's episode, host Maddy McClain shares 7 pop culture nuggets including news about Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz's engagement, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's baby, the renewal of 'The Bear' TV series, and the legal troubles of Tiger King's Doc Antle. Taylor Tomlinson's upcoming late-night show and the expected release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.Easily Entertained will take a short hiatus after next week's episode (Nov. 15, 2023) until the new year, lookin' hotter than ever :)Enjoy homies! Follow on IG @easilyentertainedpod00:18 Introduction and Episode Format01:42 Exciting P...2023-11-0924 min