Easily Entertained with Maddy McClain

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In 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 beans on Ariana Grande's latest album drop and hints at some exciting new music on the horizon, including a surprise announcement from Kanye West's daughter! Plus, we chat about the SXSW festival and wrap up with some personal musings on getting older but staying cool. Stick around for some predictions on Love is Blind and The Bachelor to keep your reality TV needs satisfied. Hit follow and subscribe to keep up with all the pop culture chaos!

04:36 Oscars Recap: Highlights and Surprises

10:55 Queer Eye Drama Unveiled

17:53 The Mystery of Kate Middleton's Disappearance

29:46 Bravo's Reality TV Legal Battles

39:44 Ariana Grande's New Album and More Music News

47:33 Wrapping Up and What's Next
Resources / Sources Used:
- Oscars 2024 Best & Worst Moments (The New York Times)
- Oscars 1974 Streaker video (YouTube)
- Inside the Tensions & Tumult at Queer Eye (Rolling Stone)
- A Timeline of the Drama Surrounding the Princess of Wales (Vogue)
- Where is Kate Middleton? (Vox)
- Dark Secrets, Psychological Warefare & Others at Bravo... (The New York Times)
- Vanderpump Raquel Leviss Sues Costars Ariana Madix & Tom Sandoval (The Rolling Stone)

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This 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, we cover all things Grammys 2024 including first-time award winner, Miley Cyrus, Killer Mike's arrest and album announcements. Among other things, all with a musician's perspective!
Enjoy homies, cheers! Follow on IG @easilyentertainedpod 😜
Sources / articles mentioned:
- Apple Vision Pro (The New York Times)
- Elmo How Are You Doing Twitter (Hollywood Reporter)
- Jay Z Grammy Award Speech (YouTube)
- Grammys 2024 Complete List (The New York Times)
- Stiff Person Syndrome (Yale Medicine)
- Killer Mike Grammys Arrest (Variety)

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In 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 & TikTok @maddyiseasilyentertained
09:48 Pop Culture Updates: Oscar Nominations, The Valley, Vanderpump Rules, Kim K

25:34 The Bachelor Contestant Analysis

38:04 Job Statistics of Bachelor Contestants
Sources mentioned / used:
- Bachelor / Bachelorette jobs & profession stats (The Hustle)
- Oscars Nominations 2024 (The New York Times)
- The Valley, a Vanderpump Rules Spinoff (People)
- Ryan Gosling's Oscars Statement (CNN)

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A 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 and provides an astrology tidbit because she can't help herself. Hear that and so much more this week on Easily Entertained!
Cheers homies! Follow on IG @easilyentertainedpod
Resources/Sources mentioned:
- Why Astrologers Are Rejoicing (Today)
- How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America (The New York Times)
- Nick Viall & Patti Stanger's New Show (Variety)
- Bachelor Recap: Disrespectful Drama (Vulture)
- The Bachelor's Maria Georgas Recalls Nearly Dying in Car Accident (Y! News)

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Happy 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 treat of her very worst date ever...that happens to take place in a stadium.
Cheers homies! Follow on IG @easilyentertainedpod and share with a friend 🤠
Resources/Sources:
- Nickelodeon Super Bowl broadcast (The Guardian)
- The Weirdest and Silliest Super Bowl 2024 Prop Bets (The Athletic)
- Super Bowl 2024 Coverage (The New York Times)
- Drake Wins $2.3M To Give Away to Lucky Fan (People)
- Beyonce Announces New Album, Part II (Pitchfork)