The Rumor Mill

The Rumor Mill

Welcome to the gen-z guide to pop culture! Join Spencer and Lexy every week as they cover the latest entertainment news; from celebrity updates, to YouTube drama, to what’s trending on TikTok...they bring their unfiltered opinions to today’s biggest headlines! read less

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Where Is "Tiger King" Joe Exotic Now?

Where Is "Tiger King" Joe Exotic Now?

On this episode, Joe Exotic calls into the podcast from the federal prison where he’s currently serving his 21-year sentence to share a big update on his latest appeal. The ex-Zookeeper who starred in Netflix’s infamous docuseries “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” exclusively tells us about new evidence recently approved in his plea for exoneration, his thoughts on the 2024 election and if he can expect a presidential pardon, what allegedly happened behind the scenes in the “bogus” murder for hire "set-up" with rivals Carole Baskin and Jeff Lowe, what his plans are after release, and the abuse he’s suffered behind bars. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q_xsc5vNbHQ&feature=youtu.be DISCLAIMER: Any and all views or opinions expressed in Joe Maldonado-Passage’s commentary during this podcast episode are those of his own, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of The Rumor Mill podcast or its hosts. VISIT: www.JoeExoticOfficial.com WATCH OUR INTERVIEW WITH CAROLE BASKIN: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lowd02vqsQ4&t=1892s&pp=ygUVVGhlIHJ1bW9yIG1pbGwgY2Fyb2xl

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Where Is "Tiger King" Joe Exotic Now?

Where Is "Tiger King" Joe Exotic Now?

On this episode, Joe Exotic calls into the podcast from the federal prison where he’s currently serving his 21-year sentence to share a big update on his latest appeal. The ex-Zookeeper who starred in Netflix’s infamous docuseries “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” exclusively tells us about new evidence recently approved in his plea for exoneration, his thoughts on the 2024 election and if he can expect a presidential pardon, what allegedly happened behind the scenes in the “bogus” murder for hire "set-up" with rivals Carole Baskin and Jeff Lowe, what his plans are after release, and the abuse he’s suffered behind bars. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q_xsc5vNbHQ&feature=youtu.be DISCLAIMER: Any and all views or opinions expressed in Joe Maldonado-Passage’s commentary during this podcast episode are those of his own, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of The Rumor Mill podcast or its hosts. VISIT: www.JoeExoticOfficial.com WATCH OUR INTERVIEW WITH CAROLE BASKIN: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lowd02vqsQ4&t=1892s&pp=ygUVVGhlIHJ1bW9yIG1pbGwgY2Fyb2xl

Doomscrolling, Diddy, and Diss Tracks

Doomscrolling, Diddy, and Diss Tracks

Piers…is that a serious question? Hell yeah it is. Doomscroll with us through the best and the worst of what pop culture has to offer this week, including; - Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s rap battle feud - Calling the hidden phone number in Billie Eilish’s new song - Diddy’s apology for assaulting his ex Cassie in leaked surveillance footage - Piers Morgan interviewing the real “Baby Reindeer” stalker Fiona Harvey - The viral NYC to Dublin portal getting shut down after inappropriate interactions - JoJo Siwa’s cringe 21st birthday at EPCOT WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/v-VcnCGxGs8

Alive and Unwell (Sent From My iPhone)

Alive and Unwell (Sent From My iPhone)

We’re back and we’ve missed A LOT. Pull up a chair and grab a drink cause it’s too hard to talk about this sh*t sober! We cover: - O.J. Simpson’s death - Diddy’s house raided by the FBI - Taylor Swift’s new album (reviewed by a swiftie and a non-swiftie) - Reddit’s conspiracies about Richard Gadd’s “Baby Reindeer” - JoJo Siwa’s failed rebrand - Britney Spears’ latest mental breakdown…AND MORE! - Sent from my iPhoen WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVH3fqCtOIQ&feature=youtu.be

Talking "The Traitors" With Parvati Shallow!

Talking "The Traitors" With Parvati Shallow!

Join us and the black widow of competition reality TV Parvati Shallow to recap and rehash Season 2 of (arguably the best show on television right now) The Traitors! We chat with the Survivor legend about her time as a Traitor on the hit Peacock show, whether or not she would feel “bitter” in MJ’s shoes following the finale, who she would’ve recruited as a traitor instead of Peter Weber, squashing the beef with costar Tamra Judge after their off-camera feud, how Sandra Diaz-Twine hilariously broke the fourth wall with Bergie during filming, and if she’d return for another season! Parvati also weighs in on what’s changed about reality TV since her first Survivor win, and how mental health is now more of a “trending” conversation among competition games. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kSQdJRxVH-g&feature=youtu.be

Controversial Yet Brave

Controversial Yet Brave

Celebrate our 4th PODAVERSARY with us and all the things we’ve outlasted: COVID-19, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Marriage, and Queen Elizabeth! We play a pop culture trivia-themed round of the “Heads Up!” game, and talk all the latest entertainment news, including; - Bryce Hall responding to the viral clip of Billie Eilish getting mad TikTokers were invited to the People’s Choice Awards - Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Sandoval hilariously comparing himself to O.J. Simpson and George Floyd - James Charles launching a cringe music career - The internet’s reaction to Jennifer Lopez’s new album and movie - Wendy Williams being diagnosed with dementia - Kelly Rowland walking off the TODAY show…over her dressing room WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/_RVyCffo5yA

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Celebrities ruin everything don’t they?! And Oreo is collaborating with Pop Rocks?? Pure chaos. This week we taste test the new “Space Dunk” Oreos and talk; - Taylor Swift and Jay-Z hijacking the Grammys - Jacob Elordi allegedly attacking an Australian radio producer - The viral clip of Demi Lovato singing “Heart Attack” to actual heart attack survivors - Pete Davidson reportedly ditching Matt Rife’s comedy show at Radio City Music Hall - Selena’s murderer Yolanda Saldívar getting her own documentary WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uiw2toQXZV0&feature=youtu.be VOTE FOR LEXY’s INK MAGAZINE COVER: http://cover.inkedmag.com/2024/lexy-holden

Get Up On Your Good Foot

Get Up On Your Good Foot

It’s a delulu time to be alive, but you gotta put your best *good* foot forward! This week we share which celebs we’d invite to our hypothetical book club, and talk; - The insane Nicki Minaj vs. Megan Thee Stallion feud EXPLAINED - Elon Musk implanting his neurolink in the first human patient - Our reaction to the 2024 Grammy nominations - Lana Del Rey announcing a country album - Justin Timberlake dissing Britney Spears AGAIN - Austin McBroom moving in to an RV after divorcing Catherine WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/u0jOXiybXDk

Start Spreading the Snubs

Start Spreading the Snubs

Everyone’s getting snubbed this week: Margot Robbie from the Oscars, Harry and Meghan from the Emmys, and somehow we’re still talking about Austin Butler’s Elvis voice! We’re covering all the latest celebrity news including; - If Ryan Gosling deserves an Oscar over Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for “BARBIE” - A.I. generated graphic images of Taylor Swift trending on Twitter - Justin Timberlake dropping his (bop or flop?) comeback single “Selfish” - Austin Butler hiring a dialect coach to get rid of his Elvis accent - YouTuber Gabbie Hanna resurfacing as a YMCA fitness instructor WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/oLZ7seyVr8U

New Year, No Disrespect

New Year, No Disrespect

Happy 2024 to everyone but Jo Koy! There’s freezing temps outside but we’re back with our hot takes and New Year’s resolutions! We talk; - Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift’s Golden Globes lip reading debate - Kanye West’s A.I. generated apology to the Jews - The final feud of 2023: Britney vs. Justin “no disrespect” - Pete Davidson revealing he was high at Aretha Franklin’s 2018 funeral - Mia Goth getting sued by a film extra for…kicking him in the head? - Austin and Catherine McBroom’s VERY confusing divorce announcements WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zOXGse5rvq0&feature=youtu.be VOTE FOR LEXY’s INKED MAG COVER: https://cover.inkedmag.com/2024/lexy-holden?fbclid=PAAabSKLsBMUGnN2TJfJyl1GhIN3wYixFMV0M8AlSVjo4nIf_NZverwClnuxo_aem_ATNPEBlsxr9JWtLnB8xZAOUwsJKEz0Ue_rkv-AESAQv3XMUScNwJWV7r2Oqfgm27s1U

Naughty or Nice: Celebrity Edition (with @talktometaylor)

Naughty or Nice: Celebrity Edition (with @talktometaylor)

SECRET SANTAS OF CANCELLATION INCOMING! This week we bring you our annual Christmas special featuring our favorite Millennial friend of the show, Taylor Ferber, host of the “Cancel Me, Baby!” podcast! Santa Claus called all the way from the North Pole with a special holiday mission: decide which pop culture public figures deserve coal, and which deserve to be celebrated as the gifts they are! From Will and Jada Smith, to Taylor Swift, to The Weeknd, to Matt Rife, to Britney Spears, to Gwyneth Paltrow…no one is off limits this holiday season! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4YMARCOMxo&feature=youtu.be FOLLOW TAYLOR: https://www.instagram.com/talktometaylor?igsh=ZGNjOWZkYTE3MQ==

We’re Feeling 22

We’re Feeling 22

This week you’re invited to our 22nd bday celebration: a buzzed round of the “We’re Not Really Strangers” card game! From revealing celebrity crushes, to admitting our most embarrassing moments, to reliving the first day we met, we argue, laugh, cry, and drink our way through getting to know each other better after over a decade of friendship…if that’s even possible?! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d3GQayuCbTQ&feature=youtu.be

Rockin' Around the Bad Blood

Rockin' Around the Bad Blood

Celebrate the start of Sagittarius season with us…and Taylor Swift’s resurrected beef with Kanye West and Kim K! We share our “how we discovered Santa Claus wasn’t real” stories, and talk; - Taylor Swift being named TIME’s Person of the Year + the odd lineup of nominees she was up against - Sean “Diddy” Combs getting hit with 4 sexual assault allegations in three weeks - Britney Spears’ dad Jamie Spears getting one of his legs amputated - Ryan Murphy casting Kim Kardashian in her own Hulu series - Dave Portnoy rejecting romance rumors with “trash bag” Raquel Leviss WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Ktxed1CX8&feature=youtu.be

Let's Gobble Till We Wobble

Let's Gobble Till We Wobble

This week we’re back to bring you our annual Thanksgiving trivia challenge! We compete with spiked apple cider in hand, compare our Apple Music Replay and Spotify Unwrapped results, and talk the latest celebrity headlines we’re most and least thankful for, including; - The internet’s rough response to Olivia Rodrigo Thanksgiving dinner - Matt Rife getting cancelled for telling a domestic violence joke - Melissa Barrera’s SCREAM 7 firing following her “anti-Semitic” comments - Contestants of the real “Squid Games” reality show suing Netflix WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xAhu5i17oSQ&feature=youtu.be

Keep the Rumors Coming

Keep the Rumors Coming

Every time we say the word “allegedly” take a shot! This week we’re being bombarded by rumors, and breaking down all the latest entertainment news including; - Will Smith’s assistant catching him having an affair with…Duane Martin?! - SNL mocking Britney Spears + her manager’s response - James Charles’ latest minor grooming allegations - The “Crazy Plane Lady” finally responding to her viral outburst - Harry and Meghan leaking their own phone call to King Charles WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/J9H1R9062KM

HALLOWEENTOWN’s J. Paul Zimmerman!

HALLOWEENTOWN’s J. Paul Zimmerman!

Still not over spooky season? Join us this week with special guest J. Paul Zimmerman a.k.a. Dylan Piper from the “Halloweentown” franchise! J. Paul shares with us his behind the scenes experiences shooting the classic Disney movies 25 years later, growing up as a child actor in the entertainment industry, his reaction to Debbie Reynolds’ passing, if he has a “Halloweentown” group chat with costars, and more! Plus, we ask him the burning question every “Halloweentown” fan wants answered…why was Kimberly J. Brown recast in the 4th film?! WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ujLs9XgfPLM&feature=youtu.be

Cursed Trends Get You Cancelled

Cursed Trends Get You Cancelled

Listen up! We’re coming to you with a few very important messages: 1. It’s too early to play Christmas music, 2. Vote for autistic Kanye for prez, and 3. Celebrities cosplaying as minimum wage workers needs to stop! This week we’re talking; - Charli and Dixie D’Amelio’s Walmart controversy - The new Five Nights At Freddy’s movie completely flopping with fans - Britney Spears detailing her breakup with Justin Timberlake in her memoir - “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death - Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s bizarre baby name WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byV3Ghe0eF0&feature=youtu.be

Barbie and Ken Solve A Murder Mystery

Barbie and Ken Solve A Murder Mystery

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We’re back for our annual murder mystery to solve for the first time ever…a double homicide! Can Barbie and Ken put their relationship issues aside to find Avery and Zoey’s “UNSOLVED Case Files” killer? We promise it’ll be a spooktacular SUBLIME time! WATCH THW FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h4lM45GkLm0&feature=youtu.be

Celebrity Fatigue Is A Real Disease

Celebrity Fatigue Is A Real Disease

Let’s face it…we’re exhausted by constant celebrity headlines, social media influencers, and public figures we can’t relate to. We’re ALL exhausted according to Yahoo experts who are calling “celebrity fatigue” a real phenomenon. Or are we? Apparently we’re not sick and tired enough because this week we’re talking; - Bigfoot’s latest sighting in Colorado? - Jason Momoa EXPOSED for allegedly trying to get Amber Heard fired from Aquaman 2 (before Elon Musk stepped in) - Will and Jada Smith lying about being married for the last seven years - Britney Spears getting ticketed by police for driving without a license or proof of insurance - Our pop culture “Roman Empires” WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yC6-Io7TV3w&feature=youtu.be

HORROR MOVIE JEOPARDY RUINED OUR FRIENDSHIP!

HORROR MOVIE JEOPARDY RUINED OUR FRIENDSHIP!

Freddy, Jason, Ghostface…they got nothing on us! We’re celebrating Spooktober with a cutthroat round of horror movie Jeopardy that *almost* killed our friendship, and taste testing Fanta’s viral new Halloween mystery-flavored soda! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgBxAaR3ONI&feature=youtu.be

Pumpkin Spice and Everything NOT Nice

Pumpkin Spice and Everything NOT Nice

The first week of fall has brought back the Christian girl autumn influencers, pumpkin spice lattes, and now us! We’re back to moderate all the internet’s foolery and current celebrity headlines, including; - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new (red flag) relationship - Usher being the SuperBowl LVlll halftime performer we didn’t expect - Tom Sandoval launching a cringy new podcast - Kim K (surprisingly?) out acting Emma Roberts in AHS: Delicate - The Idol getting cancelled after one season WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=srmJ4ecoP4w&feature=youtu.be