Best Char & Anna Podcasts (2024)

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Conquering Struggles in Uncertain Times with Will McLaughlin of Charred Swift Creek 20:07

1M ago20:07

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Will McLaughlin is a highly experienced general manager at Charred, who showed exceptional leadership while managing challenges thrown at him during COVID. His perspective on the pandemic and the accompanying challenges is shaped by the rollercoaster of emotions he experienced — the uncertainty and stress of navigating a restaurant in the midst of …

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Ep. 382 - Girls Love Girls' Love (Kase-san and Morning Glories w/ guest Anna) 1:23:59

20h ago1:23:59

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Keeping on with the theme of Pride, we watch the 58 minute OVA Kase-san and Morning Glories. This episode features the return of lesbian anime fan guest, Anna (@Anna_Snackz). We also talk about visiting Japan, songs of the summer, "phone people," guitar dorks, and lesbian culture in Japan. Listen to Myles and Anna's parenting podcast, Good Baby Bad…

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JAWS: The origin story behind the film PLUS a Jaws true-crime mystery! 56:17

1d ago56:17

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle delve deep into iconic 70s movie Jaws and the real-life mysteries connected to it… When Jaws was released in 1975, it was an instant box-office smash hit! But a rewatch in 2024 by Geordie and her kids left Geordie wondering – how much of this movie is based on fact and how much is …

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Ep 136: Foals’ Yannis Philippakis on collaborating with icon Tony Allen, his love of gardening and what happens next with Foals 41:51

3d ago41:51

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Frontman with one of Britain’s biggest modern rock bands, Yannis Philippakis recently launched Yannis & The Yaw – not so much a solo project, more of an experiment in collaboration. Dial back seven years and Yannis spent time writing songs with one of his heroes, the icon drummer Tony Allen – godfather of Afrobeat and distinguished collaborator wit…

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Unlock the Secrets of Effective Home Staging with Melissa Ice 22:58

6d ago22:58

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Discover affordable home staging ideas that will transform your space without breaking the bank. Get tips on staging your home on a budget. Melissa Ice, the owner of Seven Hills Design in the Richmond metro area, has made a name for herself by transforming properties into visually stunning spaces that captivate potential buyers. Specializing in hom…

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Ep. 381 - Will They They Did (Dakaichi Eps. 1-3) 1:21:40

8d ago1:21:40

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To kick off our Pride-themed anime coverage, we watched the first three episodes of DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- this week for the pod. It's a lot. We also talk about Chappell Roan, Sexy Beast, Idris Elba, and Glengarry Glen Ross. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Sub…

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HOMETOWN MURDER: The Skara Cannibal 59:06

9d ago59:06

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle delve into a hometown murder… More specifically, a Swedish Hometown Murder and the story of the Skara Cannibal… In November 2010 in the small Swedish town of Skara, Isakin Jonsson and his girlfriend Helle Christensen got up around noon, went to the bottle shop, bought some food, th…

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Ep 135: St. Vincent on her acting debut, an apprenticeship in The Polyphonic Spree and near misses with Steve Albini 39:52

13d ago39:52

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Annie Clark has been recording as St. Vincent since 2007, collaborating with David Byrne and Paul McCartney along the way, and proving herself as one of the best guitarists (and songwriters) in the world. In more recent years she's written a number one hit single (aren't they all) for Taylor Swift, co-written and starred in her debut feature film, …

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The Power of Marketing and Branding Expertise with Megan Wilson 28:28

13d ago28:28

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Megan Wilson, the founder of Sweet Talk Strategy, is a seasoned marketing and branding expert who brings nearly a decade of experience to the table. Emphasizing the importance of understanding her clients' individual needs and strengths, Megan tailors her approach to create customized strategies that align with their distinct goals and capabilities…

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Ep. 380 - ID.eas (One Piece/One Pace Dressrosa Arc Eps. 32-34) 1:19:25

15d ago1:19:25

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[Go to 22:09 for actual One Piece/Pace talk] So we watched One Piece for this week's podcast episode; but to be more precise, we watched "One Pace," a fan-driven project to re-cut the OP anime to bring it more in line with the pacing of the manga. One Pace is divided into arcs, and for this episode we watched Dressrosa: Eps. 32-34. (technically the…

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CONSPIRACIES: What's up with the Titanic going down? And who's out to kill Randy Quaid? 1:00:23

16d ago1:00:23

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle look at conspiracies… When the Titanic went down on April 15, 1912, it shocked the world. Hailed as unsinkable, no one expected it to sink to the bottom of the ocean on its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg. 1500 passengers didn’t make it. So that’s the end of the story, right…

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Ep 134: Lynks on ditching earnest music for the life of a masked entertainer and new queer icon 41:09

20d ago41:09

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South Londoner Lynks used to make the type of straight-faced, emotional music that all of his friends were making, until one day, for a bit of fun, he decided to adopt a masked drag persona and lean into being an entertainer. His thumping alt. pop songs since have centred around his experiences as a young queer person, with songs about sex with str…

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Empowering Students to Reach Their Full Potential with Candace Suarez 20:07

19d ago20:07

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Advocating for early career exploration lays the foundation for future success. Discover how to kickstart your journey in our latest podcast episode! Candice Suarez is a life transition coach and managing partner at Optimum Ed, who brings a wealth of experience from her background in school counseling. Her perspective on guidance and support for st…

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REALITY BITES: The tragic life and death of Anna Nicole Smith 1:02:39

23d ago1:02:39

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle look at the tragic life and death of blonde bombshell reality star Anna Nicole Smith… She was blonde, she was beautiful, she was married to a billionaire octogenarian oil tycoon - who else could we be talking about except Anna Nicole Smith! Escaping a life of poverty and hard knock…

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Ep 133: Future Islands' Sam T. Herring on his move into acting, his love for Everton football club and his band's ongoing "underdog" mentality 46:32

27d ago46:32

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Sam T. Herring’s distinctive growl and spectacular dance moves may still be one of the best known things about Future Islands, but away from the chest-thumping on stage he's a charismatic, thoughtful and humble guy. Greg Cochrane caught up with him to talk about his recent move into acting (he starred in TV series The Changling last year), the hear…

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Ep. 379 - Mister Judge (Inferno Cop, the whole thing) 49:59

29d ago49:59

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We take a short trip in the time machine this week, way back to before Original Net Animes were all the rage for Netflix and Prime Video. It's 2012 and Inferno Cop is streaming on Anime Bancho's YouTube channel. We cover all 13 (or 14) episodes on this podcast; see if we liked it! We also talk about Skinamarink, Infernal Affairs, wills, and William…

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REALITY TV GONE WRONG: There's Something About Miriam 58:23

30d ago58:23

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle discuss the tragic tale of Miriam, the Mexican reality star… In 2003, a beautiful Mexican model called Miriam Rivera was contacted by production company Endemol to star in a new reality-TV dating show. The premise was this: 6 alpha hotties from the UK were selected from hundreds of…

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Ep 132: Waxahatchee reflects on the success of 'Saint Cloud', it's affect on new album 'Tigers Blood' and where Charlie Sheen fits into it all 43:42

1M ago43:42

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Katie Crutchfield aka American artist Waxahatchee joins Stu on the podcast to look back on how she arrived at her sixth album, Tigers Blood, following on from her 2021 breakthrough record Saint Cloud. Just what does having a breakthrough record do to an artist? How will Katie navigate 2024? Is MJ Lenderman the most talented young dude in US indie r…

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Ep. 378 - How Was That? (Golden Boy, Eps. 4-6) 1:23:25

1M ago1:23:25

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It's the conclusion of '95 OVA Golden Boy this week (episodes 4-6). It's horny and silly, as one would expect, but we get to give our final thoughts on the series overall. Is it worth watching it all? We also talk about when to go bra-less, the film Crash, Japanese trash processing, and gooning. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Pa…

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ALIENS & UFOS: Australia's lost X Files, Devils Den abduction, Rendlesham solved and more! 53:46

1M ago53:46

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle discuss aliens, UFOs, abductions and more! Back in 20111, The Sydney Morning Herald asked the Australian government to release information on UFOs under the Freedom of Information Act. The government said all the files were lost. WTF?! This week Michelle looks into the missing docu…

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Instead of teaching, don't stare. Let's start teaching. Say hello. 18:16

1M ago18:16

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Lindsay and Alana are the creative forces behind the Say Hello Threads, a venture born from their experience as parents to Brayden, a son with significant intellectual disabilities. Their perspective on the inspiration behind Say Hello Threads is shaped by their first-hand experiences and observations of how their son was often overlooked and disen…

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Ep 131: The Blessed Madonna on cooking for Daft Punk, dance music needing to do better, and what’s happening with that elusive debut album 42:21

1M ago42:21

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The Blessed Madonna – truly one of the most engaging, fun and opinionated guests we’ve welcomed onto Midnight Chats. One of the world’s foremost DJs, producers and curators, Marea Stamper invited Greg Cochrane to her intimate London studio Godspeed to record this colourful conversation. Topics covered: 2024 and this turbulent time in politics and j…

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Ep. 377 - Innocently Free (Golden Boy, Eps. 1-3) 1:28:12

1M ago1:28:12

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Another old-school OVA this week on JJBPod, but this time? It's a horny goof-em-up: Golden Boy, from 1995. We also talk about We're All Going to the World's Fair, Fred Durst, Quiz Lady, sharing the road, The Doors, and fixed-gear bikes. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe to us on YouTube | …

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CROCS NO SOCKS: The REAL Crocodile Dundee plus the death of Steve Irwin 59:48

1M ago59:48

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle discuss crocs! Crocodile Dundee is an Australian icon - but did you know there was a REAL croc wild man who was the inspiration for the larger-than-life Croc Dundee? This week, Geordie delves into the real-life story of Rod Ansell, a croc hunting bushman whose story was turned into…

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Ep 130: A. G. Cook discusses the life and death of PC Music, telepathy with Charli XCX, and new LP Britpop 47:05

2M ago47:05

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A. G. Cook joins Stu on this week's show to talk about the visionary hyperpop label he founded in 2013 and closed in 2023 (PC Music), his work with Charli XCX as her creative director, co-writing a song for Beyonce, growing up an only child as the son of radical architects, and his new 3-disc, 24-track, 100 minutes long album, Britpop. A completely…

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How Education Enhances Sports Performance with Former NFL Player Dion Foxx 34:00

2M ago34:00

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Let's talk about the evolving landscape of professional sports! With new leagues like XFL and USFL providing more opportunities for athletes, the game is changing. What do you think about athletes having more platforms to showcase their talents and pursue their dreams? Share your thoughts! Dion Foxx, a Richmond, Virginia native, boasts a rich and v…

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Choose the bear AND the man 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Today we discussed what we missed the past few weeks, including Coachella (huge week for annoying people) and the death of Nicole Simpson's murderer. TikTok entertains us with the Blade Sport World Finale, and the new bear vs man debate. I promise we don't hate women. Follow us @TikTalkTrashTok on IG…

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Ep. 376 - Poken-stein (Pokemon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back) 1:19:36

2M ago1:19:36

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Time for a confusing bout of nostalgia on JJBpod this week - we welcome back treasured guest Chicas to talk about the first Pokemon movie, aptly-named Pokemon: The First Movie. How many versions of the film are out there? What is its true thesis? Have they made too many Pokemon films? These questions may or may not be answered over the course of th…

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SUPERNATURAL STUFF: The poltergeist of Humpty Doo, aliens, Charly Haub, the ghost of Zone Heaster Shue and more! 54:22

2M ago54:22

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle discuss supernatural weirdness, general weirdness, a ghost who solved her own murder and some story updates… Ever heard of the poltergeist of Humpty Doo? When gravel started raining down from inside the home of Andrew and Kirsty Agius, they thought it was werid. When knives and bro…

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Ep 129: GRIFF 40:10

2M ago40:10

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It’s surprising to find 23-year-old British songwriter GRIFF’s feet firmly on the ground, given her extraordinary experiences the past three years. It’s been a steep rocket ride: from bedroom songwriter to a powerful breakthrough performance at the BRITs, and onto the stages of stadiums with Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is such …

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Supportive Residence in RVA for Dementia Patients at Arden Courts 28:16

2M ago28:16

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Dementia is a complex and ever-evolving field that constantly presents new challenges and opportunities for learning and growth. Embracing the cutting edge nature of dementia care allows us to continuously adapt and improve our approaches to better support those affected. Melissa , the executive director at Arden Courts of Richmond, and Ebony , the…

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Ep. 375 - Hurry Up (Life with an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated into a Total Fantasy Knockout) 1:23:45

2M ago1:23:45

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This week on JJBPod, we take a look at Life with an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated into a Total Fantasy Knockout (LOGWRTFK). A rare foray into the isekai genre for us. We also talk about Gooigi, The Unknown, Liar Liar, and Wet Hot American Summer. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe to us on …

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TIKTOK TWISTS: Is there a Thames serial killer on the loose? Plus a look at the Menendez Brothers murders 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle talk about murders and mysteries that have blown up on TikTok… According to TikTok, there’s a serial killer on the loose in London who is targeting black women and throwing their bodies into the Thames… Or is there? Geordie deep dives into the murky waters of the Thames to see if t…

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Ep 128: Anna B Savage 40:40

2M ago40:40

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London-born musician Anna B Savage talks to Stu in this particularly freewheeling episode of Midnight Chats that covers topics including meeting Cillian Murphy, present-opening etiquette, music industry anxiety, and what the hell is success anyway?! Stu also reveals to Anna where she is/was on the Loud And Quiet 2023 Albums of the Year list. And th…

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Getting Through the Glitches in Life with Monaca Vanderpool 40:34

2M ago40:34

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Monaca Vanderpool, a woman from a military family who transitioned from pharmacy to accounting, is best known for her entrepreneurial journey that led her to own a diesel mechanic shop and host the Glitch Mob podcast at 46. Monaca's entrepreneurial journey is unique, as she initially struggled with the idea of delegating tasks in her business, beli…

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Ep 127: Brian Eno 47:25

2M ago47:25

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Surprise! When you get an icon like Brian Eno on the podcast, it cannot wait until our usual Monday night drop. So we come to you early. Welcome to this special, bonus "Earth Day" (22 April) edition of the podcast. Brian Eno is a trailblazing musician, producer and activist. Working with everyone from U2 to Talking Heads, Coldplay to Grace Jones, h…

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Ep. 374 - Manic Pilot Dream Girl (Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack) 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

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We return to the mecha-zone, this time checking out a classic feature film: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack from 1988. We also talk about buttons on a microwave, never being satisfied with one's own work, Gainax's involvement in this film, and if we'll ever cover another Gundam work on this podcast. | Rate us nicely on Apple Podcasts | Sup…

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SCAMMED!: The Lighthouse cult plus the shocking truth behind the McDonald’s scam 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

On Eavesdroppin’ comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle talk about a cult that masquerades as self-help mentoring, plus how an unknown caller got dozens of people to strip-search their employees… What if someone told you they could help you fulfil your dreams, achieve your career goals AND make you a better person? This week, Michelle l…

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Ep 126: MGMT 40:30

2M ago40:30

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Maybe you were reminded of the genius songwriting of US duo MGMT when their song ‘Time To Pretend’ recently popped up on the Saltburn film soundtrack? Ever since their breakthrough in 2007, with songs like ‘Kids’ and ‘Electric Feel’, the duo of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser have continued to release a stream of compelling new music. Greg C…

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Driving Sales and Customer Engagement with Andrew Jenkins 25:40

2M ago25:40

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"Your life gets a million times easier if you just figure out how to have a great offer." Andrew Jenkins Andrew Jenkins, founder of Catalyst RVA, specializes in providing digital marketing services for contractors with a particular focus on search engine optimization (SEO). Jenkins regards SEO as a rewarding yet challenging component of digital mar…

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JoJo Siwa, the trailblazer 56:07

2M ago56:07

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This week, we beg the question; Diddy do it? Gypsy Rose is living her best life with a new boo and new nose. Morgan Wallen let the liquor talk and is now facing multiple felonies. And of course, the star of the show, the bad girl herself. Follow us @TikTalkTrashTok

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