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Pop Crime

Pop Crime

Betches Media

If your idea of a fun Friday night includes pouring over #FreeBritney testimonies, reciting Alexis Neiers’ phone call to Nancy Jo from memory, and checking in on Carole Baskin’s wiki page for the 4,327th time, then Pop Crime is the show for you. In this new podcast from Betches Media, host Kiki Monique is combining her two true loves – pop culture and true crime – into a cocktail of scandalous storytelling. Each week, she makes sense of the messiest celebrity legal drama, infamous crimes of the past, and dirty deeds of the rich and famous so you have something to talk about at your next happy hour... or at least a new wikipedia page to bookmark.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Pop Crime episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Pop Crime for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Pop Crime episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

In a social media post that broke the internet, Joe Jonas announced that he wanted a divorce from Sophie Turner. Then started the chaos. How did the Hollywood couple go from eloping in Vegas to cheap shots on social media? In this first episode of Pop Crime, host Kiki Monique is breaking down all the messy rumors, lawsuits, and why the Swifities have come out in full force.

Then Kiki is joined by the anonymous creator of the pop culture and entertainment news Instagram account @deuxmoi, and host of Deux U, to talk about the latest in the Turner + Jonas divorce saga.

Guest: @deuxmoi

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The potential for drama is high as loved ones gather for the holidays and like the saying goes-“Celebrities, they’re just like us.” In this episode, Kiki is taking a look back at all of our favorite Thanksgiving celebrity mishaps. It’s everything you didn’t know about the Tiger Woods car crash of Thanksgiving 2009 and how it ended in uncovering his infamous cheating scandals. Then, why feuding lovers threw Turkey day fisticuffs outside of Halle Berry’s house in 2012 which ended in her ex, Gabriel Aubry, sporting a big holiday shiner. Later, why Pink went on a Thanksgiving tire slashing rampage and how she learned to laugh about it.

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What if all the reasons you were #TeamJohnny were wrong? After a tip from a spy to look into misinformation surrounding the trial, Alexi Mostrous, journalist and host of the podcast ‘Who Trolled Amber?’, realized something was very wrong. In this episode, Kiki revisits the story that made her go viral as she is joined by Alexi to explore the spread of misinformation in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case. The discussion delves into dark bot networks, paid social media posters, and how the public was turned against Amber. The conversation emphasizes the need for critical thinking and careful evaluation of news sources in the digital age.

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Pop Crime - How Many Skeletons Fit In A RHONJ Closet?
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04/18/24 • 56 min

The New Jersey Housewives have given the Bravo-verse legal lessons in everything from defamation, to restraining orders, to assault. But when Teresa and Joe Guidice were sentenced to prison for bank, mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud, it became one of the most shocking moments in reality TV history. In this episode, Kiki is lawyering up with Cesie Alvarez, attorney and host of the Bravo Docket podcast, to answer the question-why on earth would someone commit federal crimes on camera? And together they reveal that the cases surrounding the RHONJ are much darker than people think. Plus, if you ever wanted to know the true story behind Teresa’s table flip seen around the world, you’ll definitely want to listen.

@thebravodocket

Sources:

https://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/2010/08/real_housewives_of_new_jersey_80.html

https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/celebrity-justice/danielle-staub-settles-with-ex-husband-kevin-maher/#:~:text=Oh%20yes%2C%20and%20she%20also,the%20satisfaction%20of%20both%20parties

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/09/exclusive-documents-danielle-staubs-ex-husband-testifies-about-her-life-sex-drugs/

https://nypost.com/2020/07/04/inside-the-mob-ties-that-plague-rhonj-star-dina-manzos-family/

https://www.amazon.com/Undercover-Cop-Brought-Real-Life-Sopranos/dp/1250005876?tag=nypost-20&asc_refurl=https://nypost.com/2020/07/04/inside-the-mob-ties-that-plague-rhonj-star-dina-manzos-family/&asc_source=web

https://people.com/tv/dina-manzo-caroline-manzo-family-drama-everything-we-know/

https://nypost.com/2024/03/25/us-news/rhonj-star-dina-manzos-ex-in-hot-water-again-over-claims-he-hired-mob-goon-to-rough-up-her-new-beau/

https://people.com/tv/albie-manzo-defends-mom-caroline-manzo-for-writing-letter-in-support-of-brother-in-law-tommy-manzo-this-isnt-about-family-drama/

https://archive.findlaw.com/blog/bankruptcy-fallout-the-teresa-giudice-auction/

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/rhonjs-louie-ruelas-ups-and-downs-over-the-years/

https://pagesix.com/2024/02/13/entertainment/luis-ruelas-bo-dietl-sued-for-allegedly-hacking-computers-for-abuse-of-rhonj-stars-ex/

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Kate Middleton, formally known as Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced on March 22, 2024 that she has cancer. It came as a shock to many, but for some-it was straight up unbelievable and led to many conspiracies. In this episode, Kiki is diving into those conspiracy theories with Betches’ resident Royal expert Samantha Bush, who runs the wildly popular account @bravohistorian and is the host of the Chronically Online podcast. Together, they discuss why Kate Middleton became "QAnon for Wine Moms," how the Pop Apologists account contributed to the spread online, and why we should all stan Camilla Parker Bowles.

@bravohistorian

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1ZmbRXTKAs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-cpiSUN0TU

https://people.com/palace-responds-kate-middleton-conspiracy-theories-online-surgery-recovery-rare-statement-8602191

https://twitter.com/Andy/status/1769904785673597150

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/kate-middleton-conspiracies-privacy/677729/

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Actor Drake Bell has been trending online since breaking his silence, revealing that he was the unnamed child star in the 2003 sexual abuse case against former dialogue coach, Brian Peck. Since, even more child stars have come forward with allegations of a toxic work environment at Nickelodeon, sharing their experiences in the new HBO documentary, Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. In this dynamic episode, Kiki is joined by two former All That cast members, Giovannie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, to reveal some shocking truths about their experiences on set and why they would never let their own kids be on TV.

@only1giovannie

@hearne3000

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Pop Crime - The Legal Battle Over 'Quiet on Set’
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05/30/24 • 48 min

Dan Schneider, the former executive producer of Nickelodeon, has filed a lawsuit in response to the documentary 'Quiet on Set,' which shed light on alleged abuses within the Nickelodeon network. But does he have a chance? In this episode, Kiki is joined by her go-to pop culture attorney, Kate Watson Moss, as they delve into the defamation lawsuit filed by Schneider. Together they unpack the complexities of slander versus libel, the pivotal role of context in defamation suits, and the nuances of determining public figure status. Plus, what hell is the Anti-SLAPP law?

@katewatsonmoss

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Pop Crime - What's Going On With Reesa Teesa?
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02/22/24 • 32 min

It's 'Lifestyles Of The TikTok Famous' and this week is all about Reesa Teesa. In her 50 part story time series titled, “Who The F*** Did I Marry?,” Reesa dishes on how she was scandalously duped by the man she loved. In this special episode, Kiki dives deep into an almost unbelievable saga of deceit, fraud, and heartbreak. Some consider the drama #MessyTok, but it does beg the question: What are the consequences when it comes to telling your story on the internet and exposing others?

Soundbites from: @reesamteesa @dannih_19 @mcsqueezy

Keep an eye out for our special episodes, "Lifestyle of the TikTok Famous."

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Pop Crime - Our Roman Empire of 2023
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12/28/23 • 45 min

From Gweneth Paltrow, to Scandoval, to pelting celebs on stage - it’s time to tip our holiday hats to all the best dramas of 2023. In this hilariously scandalizing wrap up, Kiki is joined by Ryan Bailey, host of the Betches podcast So Bad It’s Good, to sum up the top 8 Pop Crime celebrity moments of 2023 and why Ryan predicts 2024 will be a wild year.

@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey

Sources:

  • https://www.marieclaire.com.au/latest-news/fans-throw-objects-hit-celebrities-on-stage/
  • https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12343649/Fan-threw-36G-bra-Drake-concert-reveals-major-Playboy-update.html
  • https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/19/drew-barrymore-talkshow-writers-strike-video
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/10/04/drew-barrymore-show-writers-refuse-to-return-after-wga-strike-ends-report-says/?sh=554c2db5305c
  • https://people.com/celebrity/celebrity-breakups-of-2023/
  • https://people.com/movies/gwyneth-paltrow-skiing-trial-biggest-bombshells/
  • https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/donald-trump-legal-cases-charges/675531/
  • https://www.insider.com/explainer-everything-that-went-wrong-burning-man-festival-so-far-2023-9
  • https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/guide-george-santos-lies.html
  • https://time.com/6279818/vanderpump-rules-finale-scandoval/

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Real Housewife Erika Jayne confronts the the victims of her husband, former attorney Tom Girardi, in a much anticipated Hulu documentary. But 'The Housewife and the Hustler Part 2: The Reckoning' left us wondering...was it though? In this episode, Kiki is joined by Dylan Hafer, the host of the premier Bravo podcast Mention It All, to wonder; is it fair for Erika Jayne to be held responsible for the crimes of her husband? Plus, after making an appearance in the documentary herself, Kiki shares some seriously hot insider takes.

@dylanhafer

@bravobybetches

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FAQ

How many episodes does Pop Crime have?

Pop Crime currently has 52 episodes available.

What topics does Pop Crime cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Pop Crime?

The episode title 'Swifties For Sophie: Joe Jonas And Sophie Turner Divorce Ft. DeuxMoi' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Pop Crime?

The average episode length on Pop Crime is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Pop Crime released?

Episodes of Pop Crime are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Pop Crime?

The first episode of Pop Crime was released on Oct 16, 2023.

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