Snark Bait

From Disney darling to A-list popstar to billionaire mogul, today’s subject has lived many, many lives — with her fair share of controversial moments through it all. Good thing she arguably has the best PR team of all time.  Thank you to our sponsors! 3 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code SNARK. Find pieces made for real life with Wayfair. Join Wayfair Rewards to get five percent back on every purchase. Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers. Get free shipping and 365-day returns. Head to Cure Hydration and use code SNARK for 20% off your order. Subscribe and save; you can pause or cancel anytime. Explore your style without commitment — get $28 OFF your first month of Nuuly by using code SNARK at Nuuly.com!  Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!  Shop our merch!  Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack - https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Merch - https://www.depop.com/snarkbaitpod/ Approximate TImestamps: 00:20 — Weekend catch-up, skincare hacks & introducing Selena Gomez 03:40 — Selena’s messy reputation, loyal fanbase & incredible PR team 08:00 — Selena’s music career, vocal abilities & Taylor Swift’s pop-star friendships 14:30 — Selena’s childhood, family background & growing up in Texas 18:30 — Child stars, parental management & Selena’s Mexican heritage 23:40 — Barney and Friends, Demi Lovato & Selena’s Disney Channel beginnings 25:20 — Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place & Justin Bieber’s influence 30:50 — Spring Breakers, breaking away from Disney & Hollywood rumors 34:30 — Selena Gomez & the Scene, solo success & cultural appropriation 36:20 — Canceled tours, treatment facilities & questions about Selena’s public image 42:10 — The Heart Wants What It Wants, Revival & Selena’s touring struggles 44:30 — Selena’s controversial 2019 American Music Awards performance 47:00 — Jelena begins: Justin Bieber, their toxic relationship & public breakups 52:30 — Orlando Bloom, Miranda Kerr & the infamous Bieber feud 1:00:00 — Zedd, Sofia Richie, The Weeknd & Selena’s complicated dating timeline 1:04:45 — Selena and Justin’s final breakup & his whirlwind engagement to Hailey 1:08:45 — Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato & the Disney friendship drama 1:12:50 — Francia Raisa’s kidney donation & allegations surrounding their friendship 1:18:20 — Eyebrow Gate: Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber & the copying accusations 1:24:00 — Benny Blanco, Selena’s marriage & final thoughts on her public persona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Bachelor Nation’s biggest stars and golden boys was somehow never the lead himself — but has *milked* his reality TV fame for all its worth.  Thank you to our sponsors! Wrap yourself (and your pets!) in luxury with Lola Lola Blankets! Use our code SNARK for 40% off LolaBlankets.com for a limited time.  Find pieces made for real life with Wayfair. Join Wayfair Rewards to get five percent back on every purchase. Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers. Get free shipping and 365-day returns. Head to Cure Hydration and use code SNARK for 20% off your order. Subscribe and save; you can pause or cancel anytime. Explore your style without commitment — get $28 OFF your first month of Nuuly by using code SNARK at Nuuly.com!  Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!  Shop our merch!  Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack - https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Merch - https://www.depop.com/snarkbaitpod/  Approximate Timestamps: 00:20 — October catch-up + introducing Tyler Cameron 05:20 — Tyler’s childhood, football career, Matt James & becoming a model 09:10 — Post-Bachelorette success: book, Special Forces & Going Home with Tyler Cameron 13:30 — Hannah Brown’s Bachelorette season & Tyler becoming the fan favorite 17:10 — Hannah chooses Jed + Tyler nearly becoming The Bachelor 19:00 — Tyler’s relationships: The Gigi Hadid/Hannah Brown love triangle 21:10 — The 2020 “Quarantine Crew” & Matt James becoming The Bachelor 26:20 — Hannah and Tyler after The Bachelorette + DWTS reunion 29:30 — Camila Kendra, Paige Lorenze & Tyler’s dating history 36:20 — Why Tyler never became The Bachelor 38:50 — Tate Madden relationship + the infamous texts and milk video 44:40 — Tyler and Tate get engaged + “Better late than never” 49:30 — Golden Bachelor drama & Tyler’s take on the franchise 52:30 — Matt James, Rachael Kirkconnell & Tyler’s friendship 56:10 — Tyler on Dancing with the Stars + has he lost his appeal? 59:40 — Bachelor Nation nostalgia + outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TTPD is Christy and Rachel’s GOAT albums of TS, and we’re so excited to explain the lore in an incredibly in-depth, nearly two hour episode! Taylor Swift and Matty Healy were publicly together for only a few weeks in 2023—but their story was nearly a decade in the making (real Swiftiesk now). We trace their history from a backstage meeting in 2014 to their whirlwind reunion, then revisit Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department for clues about Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy and her long-awaited, anticipated romance, the backlash, and its implosion. Thank you to our sponsors! Find pieces made for real life with Wayfair. Join Wayfair Rewards to get five percent back on every purchase. Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers. Get free shipping and 365-day returns. Head to Cure Hydration and use code SNARK for 20% off your order. Subscribe and save; you can pause or cancel anytime. Explore your style without commitment — get $28 OFF your first month of Nuuly by using code SNARK at Nuuly.com!  3 Million Butts Love TUSHY. For a limited time Get 10% off TUSHY with the code SNARK at hellotushy.com That scratched up pair has done its job. Upgrade today with Zenni! Go to zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over $65. Wrap yourself in luxury with Lola Blankets! Use our code SNARK for 40% off LolaBlankets.com for a limited time Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!  Shop our merch!  Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack - https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Merch - https://www.depop.com/snarkbaitpod/  Approximate Timestamps: Part 1: The Addendum 00:00 Intro: Recording an Addendum After Taylor's Surprise News 01:20 Patient Zero & the Encore Dropped Mid-Recording: Initial Reactions 03:20 Patient Zero's "Sterile Asylum" Aesthetic vs. the Encore's Flashy Reveal 07:25 Album Release Theories & the Summer I Turned Pretty Comparison 11:30 Debating the Encore & Favorite Eras Aesthetically 16:25 The Lavender Haze/Mad Men Connection Deep Dive 18:00 Closing Thoughts, the Truman Black/Joe Alwyn Connection & Outro Part 2: The Main Episode 23:40 Intro: Rachel Returns & Setting the Stage on Taylor & Maddie 27:30 Current Album Speculation: Debut Re-Release & November 10th Theories 32:50 Joe Alwyn's Truman Show Picture & the Gaylor Theories Tangent 37:00 Favorite Taylor Relationship Debate & "The Life of a Showgirl" Critique 41:45 Joe Alwyn as a Muse & Christy's "Maddie as OTP" Hot Take 47:30 The Origin Story: Meeting at a 1975 Concert & Early Courtship 53:45 A Friend's Insider Perspective & Disclaimer on Being a Critical Swiftie 57:00 The Quiet Reputation Era Through the 2023 Breakup & Eras Setlist Swap 1:00:10 April 8th: The Official Joe Breakup, Timed to Maddie's Birthday 1:03:00 The Public Proclamation Timeline & the Sudden June 2023 Breakup 1:05:45 Color Symbolism, the Romantic Gesture Theory & Midnights as a Breakup Album 1:09:15 "You're Losing Me," "Midnight Rain" & "The Great War" 1:14:30 "Question...?" & "Maroon": The Foxborough Surprise Song Tied to Maddie 1:16:55 TTPD as a "Postmortem": "So Long London" & Debating "loml" 1:21:25 "Guilty as Sin?," "Fresh Out the Slammer" & "But Daddy I Love Him" 1:26:00 Defending Her Choices & Questioning Taylor's Real Value System 1:31:00 "I Can Fix Him" & the Title Track's Direct Jack/Lucy References 1:35:00 Marriage Imagery, "Fortnite" & the Album's Downward Spiral 1:42:30 Voice Memo Alternate Lyrics They Wish She'd Kept 1:45:10 "I Can Get You Back" & the Wine-Name Coding 1:53:00 "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," "The Prophecy" & "The Manuscript" 2:01:10 Final Thoughts, Lighthearted Closer & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most iconic Bachelorettes of all time parlayed her reality TV fame into a social media career before social media careers even existed.  Thank you to our sponsors! Explore your style without commitment — get $28 OFF your first month of Nuuly by using code SNARK at Nuuly.com!  3 Million Butts Love TUSHY. For a limited time Get 10% off TUSHY with the code SNARK at hellotushy.com  Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (London Trip, Dumois App for Celebrity Spotting) 02:05 Subway Donut Mishap & Introducing Today's Topic: Ali Manno 06:15 Ali's Bachelor Origin: Jake Pavelka's Season & Gia Allemand Tribute 09:55 Ali's Season Stats, Jillian Harris Drama & Her Emotional Attempt to Return 15:00 Ali's Emotional Attempt to Return to the Show, Bachelor Nostalgia & Ali Named Season 6 Bachelorette 18:00 Roberto Martinez: Their Pairing & the Justin/Crutches Hotel Chase Scandal 21:25 Ali & Roberto's Post-Show Relationship & Broken Engagement 25:05 Post-Bachelorette Career: News Correspondent, Podcast & Meeting Kevin Manno 26:55 Ali & Kevin's Relationship, Wedding, Kids & Marriage Struggles 30:45 Moving to Nashville/Back to LA & Red Carpet Snub Stories (Gyllenhaal, Hugh Grant) 36:10 Ali's Old Blog & Nanny Shaming Backlash 38:10 Comparing Ali to Kaitlyn Bristowe & the Slut-Shaming Double Standard 44:15 CBD/THC Gummies Controversy & FOCL Equity Disclosure Issue 49:25 What Does Ali Do All Day? Golf Cart & Grocery Shopping Discourse 52:30 Begging for Engagement & Oversharing Her Kids' Health Issues 54:50 Kevin's Cancer Diagnosis, Pre-Nuvo Shilling & Her Dog Owen's Brain Tumor 1:00:45 Wellness Industry Shilling, Misogyny & Her Conservative Fanbase 1:03:55 Taylor Frankie Paul Tangent: Domestic Violence Allegations & Ali's Defense 1:07:35 Closing Thoughts & Patreon Recap/Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark built a die-hard (get it?) following and pretty much invented the “true-crime comedy” genre — and is that really a genre that should exist? Thank you to our sponsors! Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at ⁠www.vionicshoes.com⁠ when you log into your account. Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to ⁠Quince.com/SNARKBAIT⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to ⁠Wayfair.com ⁠right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (New Studio Setup, YouTube Plug) 01:10 True Crime Background & MFM's Launch/"True Crime Comedy" Criticism 07:40 MFM Origins: Karen & Georgia's Backgrounds & Lack of Journalistic Rigor 12:05 "Stay Sexy, Don't Get Murdered" Tagline & Christy's History as a Murderino 16:40 Meteoric Rise, Ranking Decline & the Murderino Facebook Community 19:00 Amazon/Wondery Deal, "Sellout" Backlash & Exactly Right Media 25:30 Billy Jensen Sexual Assault Allegations & Murder Squad Cancellation 29:00 Parting Ways with Amazon, Signing with iHeart & Other True Crime Podcast Tangents 31:45 Netflix/iHeart Video Deal & Jake Shane Tangent 33:15 Hometown Murders Segment & Verification Issues 36:10 Live Show Reactions to Graphic Details (Larry Singleton Case) 38:50 Privileged Catchphrases & Racial Bias in Case Selection/Trust in Police 46:50 Missing White Woman Syndrome & Victim-Blaming Criticisms 48:20 TeePee-Gate: Merchandise & Cultural Appropriation Backlash 52:50 Facebook Group Racism & Mod Controversy 58:30 Golden State Killer Coverage, Press Conference Incident & CSA Doll Controversy 01:05:30 Final Thoughts on MFM's Legacy & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between supermodel daughters, lemon cleanses, and Lyme… who really is Yolanda Hadid in this world?  Thank you to our sponsors! Vionic Shoes — wearable well-being for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. Jiyu Skin’s Glow Up Bundle is already 45% off, and you can get an ADDITIONAL 20% off with code SNARK at jiyuskin.com! Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get ahead of it now and get $15 OFF your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code SNARK! Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Host Catch-Up  02:55 Initial Thoughts on Yolanda Hadid  04:25 Early Life, Modeling Career & Family Background  14:04 Mohamed Hadid Marriage, Divorce Settlement & RHOBH Years  20:46 RHOBH Controversies & Offensive Comments  31:50 Bella’s DUI, Plastic Surgery & Family Dynamics  37:13 Building Gigi and Bella’s Modeling Careers  43:37 “Almond Mom” Parenting, Food & Body Image  49:00 Lyme Disease Claims & Alternative Medicine  55:59 Munchausen Controversy, Family Diagnoses & Prenup Theories  01:12:24 Later Controversies: Making a Model & the Zayn Malik Incident  01:20:51 David Foster, Later Relationships & Current Life  01:23:48 Final Thoughts, Show Updates & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Ah, the classic monk-to-multimillionaire pipeline… This wellness guru and content king has millions of followers, countless celebrity besties, and a highly debated past, present, and “purpose.”  Thank you to our sponsors! Jiyu Skin’s Glow Up Bundle is already 45% off, and you can get an ADDITIONAL 20% off with code SNARK at jiyuskin.com! Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get ahead of it now and get $15 OFF your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code SNARK! Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Initial thoughts & Feelings 09:45 Overview & Background 17:43 Ad Break 19:24 Career Trajectory 28:05 Controversies 29:07 Monk Years 38:32 Using religion to jumpstart influencer career 41:36 Plagiarism 44:41 Buddying up to celebs → expand business 46:59:13 Ad Break 46:59 Coaching school or MLM? 52:28 Degrees/qualifications 55:16 Jay’s response 57:15 Gossip: colored contacts? Marital issues 01:03:09 Final thoughts & Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christy and Sophie explore the rise, fall, and frankly disturbing behavior of an OG YouTube sensation.  Thank you to our sponsors! Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.  Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less! Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Shop now at Fabletics.com/SNARK to get 70- 80% off EVERYTHING when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select SNARK when prompted to unlock this offer! Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube! @snarkbaitpod   @christynoel__ @soph_ross   FULL LINKS: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod  Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod  Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/  Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/  Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/  Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod  Approximate Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Initial Thoughts 03:42 Overview & Background 06:53 Career Timeline 36:38 Ad Break 37:59 Scandals/Controversies 43:25 Pedophilia jokes 46:42 "Cat" comments 48:27 Willow Smith clip 50:30 “Taking Accountability" apology video 53:15 James Charles / Tati Westbrook "Bye Sister" scandal 55:59 Personal Life 01:01:30 Final Thoughts & Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices