Best Blake Chastain Podcasts (2024)

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Thoughts on the PRRI 2023 Census of American Religion 12:12

16h ago12:12

12:12

In this minisode, I talk about the 2023 Census of American Religion published by PRRI. This is an adaptation & expansion of my latest post at The Post-Evangelical Post. Exvangelical & Beyond comes out in under a month! Pre-order now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https:…

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'Short n’ Sweet,' Lana Del Rey’s Airboat BF, ‘Chimp Crazy,’ and More! | We’re Obsessed 1:15:37

34m ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Jodi and Chelsea start off with some updates about Bennifer’s split (4:20) before diving into Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ and the allusions to Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes within it (9:46). Then they talk about some really weird stuff floating around on the internet this week, including the bizarre, fake-feeling DeuxMoi “tip…

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J.Lo and Ben Affleck Officially File For Divorce, Taylor Swift’s Tour Break, and Chappell Roan | Jam Session 39:38

26m ago39:38

39:38

This week, the ladies discuss three topics in celebrity news, starting with a deep dive into their girl Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s official divorce (4:01). Then they get into updates on Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour break (20:36) and Chappell Roan’s recent stan culture statements that broke the internet (26:48). Hosts: Juliet Litman and A…

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J.Lo and Ben Affleck File for Divorce and the Celebrity Tweet-to-Relationship Pipeline | We’re Obsessed 1:14:04

1h ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Jodi and Chelsea start out by going through the very last of the 2024 Olympics ephemera, including Stephen Nedoroscik (a.k.a. "Pommel Horse Guy") getting cast for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and the famous chocolate muffins making their way to New York City (0:35). Then they talk through the widely anticipated—but nonetheless very disheartening—divorc…

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‘Emily in Paris,’ More Blake Lively Press, Meghan and Harry, and More | Jam Session 53:31

1d ago53:31

53:31

The ladies return this week with a couple of things to discuss, starting with SiriusXM’s intimate show in the Hamptons featuring artist Jelly Roll (2:17). Next, the ladies do a deep dive into the first part of Season 4 of ‘Emily in Paris,’ touching on their overall thoughts, specific moments, and the juxtaposition of the fashion industry in the sho…

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The Good Books: Tia Levings, author of A Well-Trained Wife 53:44

2h ago53:44

53:44

Today's guest is the author Tia Levings, writer of the new book A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy. You may also know her from the Amazon docuseries Shiny Happy People and her newsletter The Anti-Fundamentalist. Her memoir is visceral and powerful, and just joined the bestseller list. Buy it here (this link supports the show).…

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The ‘It Ends With Us’ Plot Thickens, Bama Rush Is Here, and Raygun Conspiracies | We’re Obsessed 1:23:10

32m ago1:23:10

1:23:10

This week’s episode is very demure, very cutesy, not doing too much, very mindful as Jodi and Chelsea investigate this viral vernacular of the past couple of weeks (1:35). Then they give their final word on the 2024 Paris Olympics, including the Raygun controversy and USA women’s medal domination (9:27), and go over their favorite TikToks from Bama…

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The Olympic Closing Ceremony, ‘It Ends With Us’ and Yacht Season | Jam Session 47:57

15d ago47:57

47:57

The ladies return this week with to discuss the Olympic closing ceremony (0:00) featuring Tom’s Cruises stadium stunt, Pheonix’s performance, the passing of the torch to Los Angeles for 2028, and Snoop Dogg and Billie Eilish’s LA28 live show. Next the ladies talk Blake Lively as her new movie ‘It Ends With Us’ released this week (23:17) and Juliet …

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Olympics Roundup and ‘It Ends With Us’ Conspiracy Corner | We’re Obsessed 1:16:05

21d ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Jodi and Chelsea check in with all the happenings at the Olympics, including Snoop Dogg finally touching a horse and the bulge that lost a man a medal (:30). Then they get online to talk about how Tim Walz is a Midwest princess and renewed Ben Affleck and J.Lo divorce rumors (30:40). Finally, they head to Conspiracy Corner to talk about the bizarre…

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Charli XCX’s Birthday Party, Olympic Chatter, Jessica Chastain Vs. Uber Eats, and More | Jam Session 37:09

24d ago37:09

37:09

This week on 'Jam Session,' the ladies have much on the docket to discuss, starting with Charli XCX's 32nd birthday party, featuring all of L.A.’s hottest celebrities (0:51). Plus, Tom Cruise is announced to appear at the Olympics closing ceremony (12:48), Simone Biles’s clapback at MyKayla Skinner (16:24), Jessica Chastain’s missing Uber Eats (22:…

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All Olympics, All the Time | We’re Obsessed 1:14:18

11d ago1:14:18

1:14:18

There’s only one thing on everyone’s minds this week, and, of course, it’s the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jodi and Chelsea catch up on all their favorite zeitgeisty and memorable moments from the Games so far, including all the opening ceremony antics, Snoop Dogg as the Team USA mascot, Colin Jost’s toes, pommel horse guy, USA rugby bronze medalist and p…

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Join the Exvangelical & Beyond Launch Team! 5:04

13d ago5:04

5:04

My book, Exvangelical & Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back, will be coming out in just under a couple of months on 9/24/24. The publisher, Tarcher Perigee, has opened up applications to join the Launch Team! Up to 50 people will be chosen to receive an early digital download of the book, as well as …

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The 2024 Paris Olympics | Jam Session 34:23

24d ago34:23

34:23

The ladies return this week with a deep dive into the 2024 Paris Olympics! They discuss their favorite pop culture moments thus far, celebrity sightings, memes, favorite Olympic events, and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Kamala Is Brat and Major Tradwife Drama | We’re Obsessed 1:17:10

1M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Two major world events happened this week: Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and tradwife TikToker Ballerina Farm did an interview with The Times. Jodi and Chelsea check in with Ms. Katy Perry to see what highfalutin venues she’s playing these days (3:50) before pulling on their wellies and wading into Kamala pop girlie edits, ‘Lo…

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J.Lo’s Birthday, Katy Perry’s New Song, Ambani Wedding, and More | Jam Session 39:18

1M ago39:18

39:18

After a quick break, the ladies return with this week’s celebrity news, starting with their favorite: Jennifer Lopez, who celebrated her birthday with a ‘Bridgerton’-themed brunch (5:01). Plus, Shiloh Jolie’s name change announcement (10:36) and Katy Perry’s new song, “Woman’s World” (14:02). Next, the ladies discuss a celebrity family outing in Co…

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Katy Perry’s Second Flop Era, 2004 Pop Girlie Nostalgia, and Olympics Hype | We’re Obsessed 1:09:21

1M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

It’s the musical episode! Jodi and Chelsea start off by giving some personal updates and way-too-personal Gypsy Rose Blanchard updates (2:26), then immediately hole up in Hater’s Corner to talk about Katy Perry’s new single ‘Woman’s World’ and associated body horror music video (9:40). They are then startled to learn that 20 years have passed since…

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Olivia Culpo’s Wedding Dress Drama, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Pregnancy, and the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel | We’re Obsessed 1:14:30

1M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Jodi and Chelsea start with an update about Jodi’s Coke Zero cooling methods and the actual ‘Gladiator II’ trailer that dropped this week (3:09) before getting into the long and winding road to Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s pregnancy announcement (11:17). Then they descend into a complicated Hater’s Corner about the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequel announcement…

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Brad Pitt’s Formula One, the Derek Blasberg Affair, Yacht Season Check-in, and the NY Times’ Book List | Jam Session 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

This week, Juliet and Amanda dissect Brad Pitt’s presence and Tom Cruise’s absence at the F1 British Grand Prix (1:00), the way the rumors about Derek Blasberg surfaced in the media (11:35), the paparazzi at Ben Affleck’s place of work (20:20), and Michael Jordan’s elite yachting attire (23:40). Finally, they have a ton of fun analyzing the New Yor…

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Tyler Huckabee Talks X-Men 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

In this episode, I talk to Tyler Huckabee from Clusterhuck. We go deep into the X-Men comics, especially the Krakoan Era (the most recent status quo in the X-Men line that ran from 2019-2024. Start with the House of X / Powers of X collected edition.) This is just a fun nerdy time. Subscribe to Tyler's newsletter, Clusterhuck. - Book News: I will b…

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Hawk Tuah Girl, ‘Clipped’ Finale, and the Karen Read Trial | We’re Obsessed 1:13:49

2M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Jodi and Chelsea are going all over the world wide web this week, starting with updates on TikTok’s favorite courtroom drama, the Karen Read trial (5:50), before finally being ready to talk about the international implications of Hawk Tuah Girl (16:20). Then, Jodi tells Chelsea what she’s looking forward to this year, like the potential of ‘Gladiat…

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J.Lo’s Finances, Celebrity Sightings at Glastonbury, Justin Timberlake, and More | Jam Session 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

This week on 'Jam Session,' the ladies return with a couple of updates on celebrity news, starting with the continuation of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's split, and news that they are selling their home artwork, and J.Lo being caught flying coach (0:00). Next, many celebrity sightings at the U.K.'s annual Glastonbury Festival (7:43), updates on …

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The Good Books: TImothy Morton, author of Hell: In Search of A Christian Ecology 1:28:41

2M ago1:28:41

1:28:41

In this episode, I got to speak to Timothy Morton. They are the author of over 20 books, including their most recent, Hell: In Search of A Christian Ecology. Timothy is a recent convert to Christianity after decades exploring Buddhism and other philosophies, and their prior book Hyperobjects was very helpful in the development of my manuscript. We …

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"Girl, So Confusing" Remix, ‘Perfect Wife’ Docuseries, and Eras Tour Celeb Sightings | We’re Obsessed 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Jodi and Chelsea start off with the announcement that filming has begun on ‘Freaky Friday 2’ with most of the original cast (3:40), and they discuss all the celebrity sightings at the Eras Tour, including Travis Kelce ONSTAGE (9:30). Then they talk about the sensational Charli XCX and Lorde remix of "Girl, so confusing" that dropped this week and w…

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Juliet’s Trip to Italy, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, and More | Jam Session 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

The ladies return this week with lots to discuss! First, catching up with Juliet on her eventful trip to Italy (0:00), then discussing their summer book lists (14:02), and getting into Justin Timberlake’s run-in with the law (21:16), and lastly, Taylor Swift's performance in London featuring Travis Kelce (27:49). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dob…

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‘Bridgerton’ Episodes 7-8, Justin Timberlake’s Arrest, and the Tony Awards | We’re Obsessed 1:26:13

2M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Jodi and Chelsea dive headfirst into the arrest heard around the internet: Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest, which could absolutely ruin the world tour (8:50). Then Jodi gives Chelsea a little bit of a pop culture history lesson on this year’s Tony Awards, ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ and Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe (24:05). Finally, they discuss…

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Thoughts on the PRRI 2023 Census of American Religion 12:12

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'Short n’ Sweet,' Lana Del Rey’s Airboat BF, ‘Chimp Crazy,’ and More! | We’re Obsessed 1:15:37

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J.Lo and Ben Affleck Officially File For Divorce, Taylor Swift’s Tour Break, and Chappell Roan | Jam Session 39:38

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J.Lo and Ben Affleck File for Divorce and the Celebrity Tweet-to-Relationship Pipeline | We’re Obsessed 1:14:04

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‘Emily in Paris,’ More Blake Lively Press, Meghan and Harry, and More | Jam Session 53:31

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The Good Books: Tia Levings, author of A Well-Trained Wife 53:44

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The ‘It Ends With Us’ Plot Thickens, Bama Rush Is Here, and Raygun Conspiracies | We’re Obsessed 1:23:10

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The Olympic Closing Ceremony, ‘It Ends With Us’ and Yacht Season | Jam Session 47:57

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Olympics Roundup and ‘It Ends With Us’ Conspiracy Corner | We’re Obsessed 1:16:05

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Charli XCX’s Birthday Party, Olympic Chatter, Jessica Chastain Vs. Uber Eats, and More | Jam Session 37:09

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All Olympics, All the Time | We’re Obsessed 1:14:18

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Join the Exvangelical & Beyond Launch Team! 5:04

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The 2024 Paris Olympics | Jam Session 34:23

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Kamala Is Brat and Major Tradwife Drama | We’re Obsessed 1:17:10

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J.Lo’s Birthday, Katy Perry’s New Song, Ambani Wedding, and More | Jam Session 39:18

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Katy Perry’s Second Flop Era, 2004 Pop Girlie Nostalgia, and Olympics Hype | We’re Obsessed 1:09:21

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Olivia Culpo’s Wedding Dress Drama, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Pregnancy, and the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel | We’re Obsessed 1:14:30

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Brad Pitt’s Formula One, the Derek Blasberg Affair, Yacht Season Check-in, and the NY Times’ Book List | Jam Session 45:20

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Tyler Huckabee Talks X-Men 1:13:25

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Hawk Tuah Girl, ‘Clipped’ Finale, and the Karen Read Trial | We’re Obsessed 1:13:49

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J.Lo’s Finances, Celebrity Sightings at Glastonbury, Justin Timberlake, and More | Jam Session 35:34

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The Good Books: TImothy Morton, author of Hell: In Search of A Christian Ecology 1:28:41

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"Girl, So Confusing" Remix, ‘Perfect Wife’ Docuseries, and Eras Tour Celeb Sightings | We’re Obsessed 1:11:10

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Juliet’s Trip to Italy, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, and More | Jam Session 44:32

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‘Bridgerton’ Episodes 7-8, Justin Timberlake’s Arrest, and the Tony Awards | We’re Obsessed 1:26:13

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