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We're Still Spinning: We are two entertainment PR specialists that have spent the last 20 years of our lives manufacturing mainstream headlines from the taint of society (the media machine) and would now like to dedicate the next chapter of our careers to dissecting our collective newsfeeds through a delightfully ruthless (and very qualified) PR lens. Brand apologies, celebrity statements, new products that aim to disrupt but mostly just disturb...we talk (tawk) about it all.
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Get early access to ad-free eps and supes fun bonus content when you subscribe to my patreon! https://www.patreon.com/tommylenk Hey it's me Tommy Lenk! No, I don't think we've met. Well, I'm an actor and also that guy from Instagram who makes the garbage dresses? No, the other one. No, that's the baby wearing costumes while it sleeps. Forget it. Anyway, this is my podcast where celebs, friends & crazers bring me their prized possessions and items that no longer "spark joy" and I try to figur ...
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PR PLAN: BLAKE LIVELY + JUSTIN BALDONI
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In this episode, we focus on the PR swirls surrounding "This Ends With Us," specifically relating to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. What was Justin's process of hiring a crisis comms expert, and why did he do it? Does he still need one? How did the PR tables turn on Blake Lively, and how does she get out of this entanglement? (Which is arguably h…
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PR PLAN: ALGERIAN BOXER IMANE KHELIF, THE VATICAN, MEDIA LITERACY, JLO + BEN, HARRIS + WALZ
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Welcome back to "We're Still Spinning," your NEW(ish) favorite podcast where 2 very seasoned, semi-anon PR professionals scroll through the latest headlines to reveal the hidden agendas, brand strategies, and overall chaos of the media machine. And most importantly, we help explain how it all affects YOU. In this episode, we look at the misinformat…
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PR PLAN: MATTEL, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY, TRUMP + BLACK JOURNALISTS
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Buckle up. The news cycle hath giveth us many a PR crisis since our last episode. After pulling the curtain back on the day-in-the-life of a PR girlie during our weekly "cold open" - we look at the recent release of Down Syndrome and blind Barbie via Mattel, plus the recent comments about Spongebob Square Pants' autism. We share thoughts about repr…
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Following the historic election drop-out of President Biden, a newly rebranded campaign slogan ("Let's finish the job" to "Let's WIN this!")...and some unexpected line-drops into internet culture, VP Kamala Harris is on deck for the 2024 democratic nomination. We look into the PR shifts she is implementing at speeds unknown to the painfully slow to…
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PR PLAN: POST ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT, JACK BLACK, TICKETMASTER + COPA AMERICA
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What a time to be alive! This week, we talk about a possible "PR Kumbaya" moment between Biden and Trump following the assassination attempt. It involves an unexpected roast/debate hybrid that would break barriers. Speaking of roasts and jokes...Tenacious D broke up! Over a 1-liner comment. We look at PR statements that were made and speculate as t…
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PR PLAN: CLOONEY OP-ED, SKYDANCE PARAMOUNT, LENA DUNHAM & POLLY POCKET
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In this episode, we get personal and talk about some unforeseen political discoveries in our daily routines. Then we discuss George Clooney's recent New York Times Op-Ed, which calls for Joe Biden to step out of the race, only one month after George Clooney co-hosted a major fundraiser for Biden in Los Angeles. How curious. While in Los Angeles, we…
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PR PLAN: BIDEN, TRUMP, PROJECT 2025
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In this episode, we discuss media fallout from the recent Presidential Debates and look at the PR tactics on each side of the election. Personal political opinions aside, we look at the PR playbooks of why some strategies are resonating, and some are flopping like a dick at the end of a very long night of drinking. (Did that get your attention?). W…
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PR PLAN: CHAPPELLE ROAN, PARIS (THE COUNTRY), CHARLI XCX, HAILEY BIEBER, DA BRAT, DAIRY QUEEN, HAWK TUAH GIRL
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(REPOST FROM YESTERDAY) - We drank a bottle of Veuve and smoked California weed before recording this gem of an episode. We are two, long-time, PR professionals...who scroll through the news feed and current headlines to dissect media agendas, project outcomes and pitch mini PR plans in real-time. This week, we discuss Power Women and bounce betwee…
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PR PLAN: JLO (AGAIN), JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, COLD STONE CREAMERY, NARA SMITH, MICHAEL JACKSON
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JLo, we can't quit you. We do a quick hit on how Ben and Jen will roll out their seemingly imminent divorce announcement, then pitch J-Timberlake thoughts on how to publicly address his recent arrest. It involves a dick. And a box. While in the Empire State, we move from the Hamptons to Long Island and look at the recent lawsuit filed against Cold …
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PR PLAN: HERMES, FENTY HAIR, BRAD PITT
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In this episode, we revisit our theory about Hermes' fake law suit against itself to boost sales. Our case is strengthening, y'all...we then discuss today's launch of Fenty Hair. Is Rihanna's relationship with her fans becoming too one-sided? Is Fenty Hair in too close of proximity to Beyonce and Tina's Cécred? Is there room for both? With fans buy…
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PR PLAN: CAITLIN CLARK, WNBA, HUNTER BIDEN
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In this episode, we address the latest press cycle around Caitlin Clark, and the Venn diagram of racism, sexism and sports. Should the WNBA interject? We swiftly move to recent headlines surrounding Hunter Biden's trial. What is the real agenda? And does the GOP only care about gun control issues when it's about President Joe Biden's son? Lastly, w…
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PR PLAN: AMERICA, KELLY ROWLAND, AMC THEATERS (TAYLOR SWIFT & BEYONCE)
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In this week's episode, we discuss the Trump verdict and its influence on the future of the United States of America. Does this outcome change anything? Does ANYTHING change anything? We look at some PR ideas on how to recharge tolerance and unity in the USA. Our conversation then sails to Cannes, France, to look at the news coming out of the recen…
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PR PLAN: HARRISON BUTKER, RED LOBSTER, NESTLÉ
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In this episode, we very quickly touch on JLo's pursuit of a Crisis PR team and Diddy's recent apology video, offering each of them free PR plans. Then, we kick-off the main event of our show with a recap of Harrison Butker's college commencement speech and Red Lobster's recent bankruptcy filings (and offer Red Lobster a brilliant PR plan to keep t…
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PR PLAN: BUMBLE, TOM BRADY ROAST, JLO & BEN, BLOCKING, MCDONALD'S "SAD MEAL"
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In this episode, we talk about the recent, very short-lived ads by Bumble that attempt to make women ditch celibacy for the dating app. This brings us to "What makes something funny in 2024?" and how the Tom Brady Roast defied the laws of humor in today's culture. Although Ben Affleck was looking toasted at the roast. We look at his brand in relati…
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PR PLAN: GAYLE KING, OZEMPIC, MEGHAN, HARRY & ARCHE-NOT-SO-WELL
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In this episode, we look at Sports Illustrated's recent PR decision to feature Gayle King on its coveted swimsuit issue cover, which takes us to the influence of Oprah Winfrey and her recent comments about using Ozempic. Why would anyone lie about taking it at this point? Speaking of smoke and mirrors, we discuss the recent headlines about Meghan a…
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PR PLAN: ELON, MET GALA, BOY SCOUTS, APPLE, MACKENZIE SCOTT
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In this episode, we quickly touch on the introduction of the Tesla Cyber Truck and if it unlocks and starts its engine with a keyless micropenis. Then we cruise to the Met Gala and propose a PR revamp with a new visionary (hint: Anna Wintour has already done has herses...). Next, we talk about the Boy Scouts of America's recent rebrand to "Scouting…
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PR PLAN: COWBOY CARTER & DISNEY BOARD SEAT + BOB IGER
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In this episode, we take a look at the PR rollout of Cowboy Carter and unpack the album's cultural impact and social message. This is NOT an album review. It is a look at the business decisions and recent genre pivot of Beyonce. We land on an unexpected connection between Cowboy Carter and the current board seat proxy fight taking place at The Walt…
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TRIGGER WARNING: We revisit Diddy, the allegations against him and his PR decisions & deflections. Will he come back? Is he an investor in Top Golf? Did he think changing his name to Love would work? Did he think launching a marketplace for Black-Owned businesses would give him a pass? We think he did.…
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In this episode, we take a look at the breaking class action "lawsuit" against Hermes and come up with a conspiracy theorist's theory. Then we pop into Las Vegas and the MLB to look at the gambling accusations against Bruno Mars and Shohei Ohtani.
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Following the news that broke today about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, we take an immediate look at her announcement video, the PR path that led up to its release, and discuss where she and The Firm go from here.
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Trigger Warning: This week's episode discusses SA, domestic violence and survival. This episode explores the evolution of Cancel Culture. We dive into the PR decisions of Sean Combs, with a focus on the last 12 months. Why did he change his name to Love? What is the underlying agenda? Where does his brand go from here? The conversation takes us to …
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Turn up to Rihanna while the whole bank fuckin' wasted. A look into why we keep giving white men our money and expecting change (pun absolutely intended), and why financial literacy campaigns continue to target women when we have yet to drop the ball. Plus our thoughts on the government's "nothing to see here" PR statement about the collapse of SVB…
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The nominees are: Hugh Grant vs. Ashley Graham, Will Smith vs. Chris Rock, Gwenyth Paltrow vs. Food, Law Roach vs. The World.
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Lions, and Tigers, and Balenciaga Bear Bags. OH MY! Somehow, somewhere a large team of highly-compensated (likely Caucasian) people landed on the idea of putting an S&M harness on a fuzzy teddy bear, modeled by a child, and put it forth as a holiday campaign. How did this happen? And can Kim Kardashian (cc: Kris Jenner) save them? This whole thing …
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What's more toxic? A Tampax tampon or their recent attempts to bridge tampons with comedy? We take a look at the complicated (and fucking wild) world of legacy brands trying to stay relevant by...inserting...themselves into internet culture. It's toxic and it's shocking. (That was a TSS reference, don't hate us).…
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Actor/Writer/Director Brooke Seguin joins me on the pod to talk about how we both think we "lived" in Europe and we play Trash it or Stash it with her list of adapted 30 Minute Musical Movies and she brings 4 TRASH OR TREASURE ITEMS?! Whaaaaa?! Such FUUUUNNN!By Tommy Lenk
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Actor/Writer Byron Lane joins the Trashcast to talk all things Tilda Swinton, the seedy underbelly of working as a live news correspondent, expensive instagram filters, why you should never go to a sitcom taping and the origins of "trash it or stash it!" And what will be the trash? Screaming monkey toy or Whitney Houston candle? FIND OUT! And Bonus…
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New York Times Writer, Book Author and hilarious actor/friend, Carrie Seim stops by and we talk about our food poisoning themed disaster double date at MOMA, Connie Britton's Goyard Purse, and wanting to escape a live taping of Wheel of Fortune! Plus she talks about her new Audible book, "The Flying Flamingo Sisters!"And be sure to head to my patre…
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OMG I sit down with everyone's favorite guitar-toting Drag Queen and RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars winner, TRIXIE MATTEL! We talk about velvet rage, get real SCIENC-Y as Trixie teaches me about the chemical bonds that form your hair, Trixie's new album BARBARA and my favorite internet youtube program, "Uhnnn." And Trixie is on tour now so get your t…
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Season 2 Teaser! The Trashcast is going "indie!" Head over to Patreon for ad free, early access to episodes (first up, TRIXIE MATTEL!) and Bonus audio and video content! Or wait til next week to listen to the Season 2 premiere with Trixie on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify! Woohoo!By Tommy Lenk
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Elisa Donovan: Prince vs. Dickens vs. Boot (featuring Jack Plotnick)
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It's the season finale of the Trashcast! Tom is catching up with friend of pod Jack Plotnick and running through some trash it or stash it. Then he's bringing you a live Trashcast Podcast event! With special guest Elisa Donovan and a chance for YOU to play along.By Tommy Lenk
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Original Queer Eye star Jai Rodriguez is here to talk about his new show, " Dollface," working on the show that helped change TV, Eastsiders, and his current trash TV and movies. Plus, what's more sentimental than a top secret, stolen polaroid!?By Tommy Lenk
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Actor Sterling Jones is talking trash with Tom about his career and an embarrassing moment on set, having freedom to believe, the mystery of the lady of the canyon, and his podcast Spiritualgasm! Plus, a Card Edition trash or treasure!By Tommy Lenk
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Actress Julie Benz is here to reminisce with Tom on their Buffy and Angel days, talk about her new show, "On Becoming a God in Central Florida," southern accents, and a pop culture round of trash it or stash it. Plus, the most surprising trash or treasure yet!By Tommy Lenk
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Wherever You Go, There You Are...with Tom and Becca!
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Becca Tobin is back! And she and Tom are recording in her closet...literally. Plus, how are their acting careers like eating half a Krispy Kreme donut? Who doesn't love Gwyneth Paltrow? Why is John Mulaney causing trouble? And the one man Cats parody...Cat!By Tommy Lenk
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Fellow LadyGang Network Podcast host Jenna Ushkowitz is here to talk Broadway, Waitress, Glee, and her podcast Showmance with Kevin McHale. Plus, is this the moment Tom gets stumped with a trash or treasure??By Tommy Lenk
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Actress Robyn Lively is here to talk some trash! She's had a long career and been in pretty much everything, but Teen Witch seems to be the thing most people want to talk to her about. And she's bringing not two but FOUR items for Trash or Treasure!By Tommy Lenk
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Nick Hounslow: Ted vs. Buddha (ft. Byron Lane)
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Tom and Christmas movie heartthrob Nick Hounslow discuss having personalities despite being hot, while "Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist" writer Byron Lane has a Trashcast intro segment forced upon him and must decide if "The Morning Show" is a Trash or Stash!By Tommy Lenk
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Erin Gibson is here to talk some trash! She's chatting about her book, "Feminasty", her podcast, and helping Tom decide his very own Trash or Treasure.By Tommy Lenk
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Actress and writer Tara Karsian is talkin' some trash! She's sharing about her long acting career, working with not so pleasant people, being on American Horror Story, and learning what fan backlash is like for making a sandwich wrong! Plus, does her treasure hold the tea...or does it...wee?By Tommy Lenk
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Actress and comedian Erinn Hayes brings a VERY scary trash (or is it treasure??). But not before she and Tommy talk about her career, their working together, and a big upcoming film project! Plus, Tommy is joined by friend and actor Jack Plotnick for a surprise segment!By Tommy Lenk
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The LadyGang's Keltie Knight joins Tommy to talk about her former dancing career, always being destined to work in entertainment, the ups and downs of covering events like the Met Gala, and brings a...timeless treasure!By Tommy Lenk
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The very famous and very talented and recognized everywhere she goes, Kirsten Vangsness is on the podcast to talk about her time on TV, the theater, working with Tommy, and she brings a VERY special treasure that almost cannot be described.By Tommy Lenk
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Tommy and special guest Jenny Mollen are coming to you from the bunker that is the basement beneath Jenny's sister's house to talk about moving on from the acting game, writing for Playboy, good/bad advice, and...her mom being her treasure??By Tommy Lenk
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Michael Hitchcock: Honeybaked Ham and Questionable Sushi
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Actor and comedian Michael Hitchcock is joinging the Trashcast this week to talk about the first time he had craft services...and got real sick. Plus, an Easter honeybaked ham incident!! And just what weird little thing does he treasure?By Tommy Lenk
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Friend, fellow podcaster, actress, author, and all around amazing person, Felicia Day is on the Trashcast to talk about her new book, her career, handling being "Queen" of the geeks, and that darn hat from Buffy.By Tommy Lenk
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It's the premiere episode of the Trashcast! Join Tommy and guest Becca Tobin as they talk about the beginning of their friendship while in Rock of Ages together, Becca's career on stage and in front of the camera, and...can you guess which of her items is trash or treasure??By Tommy Lenk
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Coming soon!By Tommy Lenk
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Hey Lovers & Lushes! This episode we’re discussing self care. What to do and when to do it. Feel free to email me @ onyx.conversayshuns@gmail.com. Cheers!
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We’re back again!! That’s right two weeks in a row!! Ms. Ro & Aquamarine discuss phone sex voices, Fantasy Football, and more inebriated shenanigans. Follow me on IG @conversayshunscocktails and you can email me onyx.conversayshuns@gmail.com. Cheers!!! To good drinks and Great Sex!!
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