Easily Entertained with Maddy McClain
An unpretentious pop culture podcast aimed to keep you informed, inspired and most importantly: entertained. Maddy McClain curates the latest in entertainment media and sparks up convo about deeper insights into the zeitgeist of today from a curious & comedic lens. Join us weekly on Wednesdays to discover your new favorite TV show, movie, musician or bizarre tidbits into human nature: anything is fair game.
Episodes
Maddy McClain returns from a mini-hiatus to share the latest headlines & personal stories she deems vulnerable. Your usual Easily Entertained pop culture madness, from turning thirty to the start of the highly anticipated Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' federal criminal trial.
• Introduction of the "Quietly Losing My Shit" segment where Maddy shares personal moments of vulnerability... amo...
What do stoned monkeys, influencer diplomacy, and Katy Perry in a space suit have in common? Honestly... more than you'd think.
This week on Easily Entertained, Maddy dives into the chaos and curiosity that is the current pop culture landscape:
- 🐒 The Stoned Ape Theory — Did human consciousness start with psychedelic monkeys? We investigate (lightly, humorously, and with a healthy dose of skepticism).
- 🥤 Influen...
The White Lotus Drama and TikTok Ban Update
In this episode of Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain discusses all things White Lotus, diving deep into behind-the-scenes facts, cast drama, and Mike White’s unique production secrets. Maddy also covers the controversial US TikTok ban extension by Trump, its political implications, and potential future buyers like Amazon and Oracle. From funding facts to surprising ...
Maddy McClain takes us through the latest pop culture news including celebrity controversies, ridiculous rider requests, and viral pranks from around the internet.
• Chappell Roan facing backlash after claiming "all my friends who have kids are in hell" during Call Her Daddy interview
• Celebrity rider requests revealed: from Justin Timberlake's disinfected doorknobs to Marilyn Manson'...
Celebrity Scandals and TV Drama: From Kanye's Antics to The Bachelor Finale
In this episode of 'Easily Entertained with Maddy McClain,' Maddy covers a plethora of pop culture topics. She starts with the latest in TV, particularly praising 'White Lotus' and reminiscing about a time before binge-watching became the norm. Maddy then delves into Kanye West's escalating antics, includ...
Another week, another set of headlines to tackle. This time host Maddy McClain shares the most interesting bits we've learned 5 years out from the pandemic (according to science & a lovely NY Times article). Sprinkled in with storytime on how Maddy broke her ankle & nature healing with less human interaction.
Pop culture updates covering the latest influencer drama in Australia involving a wombat and Billy...
Love Is Blind Season 8 Reunion: Drama, Politics, and Social Experiments
In this episode of Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain delves into the highly anticipated 'Love Is Blind' Season 8 finale and reunion. Maddy dissects the show's drama-filled relationships, including the entanglements and conflicts among contestants like Alex, Madison, Mason, Meg, Ben, Sarah, Joey, Monica, Virginia, and D...
Literally no one is okay. Luckily we have ethically questionable reality TV and the plights of the rich and famous to keep us entertained!
Join host Maddy McClain in this jam-packed, inaugural season 2 episode of Easily Entertained as she dives back into the world of pop culture. Maddy kicks things off with 'Quietly Losing My Shit,' a new segment to vent about the latest news & media headlines competing f...
TRIGGER WARNING: sensitive topics discussed including abuse & sexual assault. Move to minute 24:36 to skip.
In this week's episode, host Maddy McClain takes us all on a rollercoaster of pop culture events and discussions. Starting with a series of strangers sucker punching young women in NYC, Maddy shares her own similar experience.
Next, we break down the serious allegations surrounding P. Diddy, de...
In this episode, your fave host Maddy McClain dishes the latest in pop culture news and the entertainment world.
We kick things off with a rundown of the Oscars - you know, who won what and all the juicy bits. Then, we dive into some intriguing gossip about Kate Middleton's mysterious "disappearance" and get into the nitty-gritty of the drama rocking Netflix's Queer Eye following a reveali...
Gather round homies, a new Easily Entertained episode dropped. And this week we begin with a bit of a venting session...with a little something to do with the most ridiculously lavish Bora Bora influencer trips (*ahem, Tarte*).
Host Maddy McClain shares this week's pop culture news including a major class action lawsuit against popular dating apps and legal battles involving P. Diddy that could very muc...
A very special and very fun episode this week, catching you up on all things Bachelor Nation with host Maddy McClain's very best childhood friend, Caroline Sandall! Say VERY one more time :)
The Bachelor franchise has been resusitated with Joey as the leading man and we give our very candid thoughts on episodes 1-5, leading up to the Montreal trip. Everything from our top 4 picks for Joey to the best Bachelor...
Happy Valentine's Week, homies! This episode we're covering everything the Super Bowl gifted us with this week, largely from a pop culture standpoint (NFL has you covered on the dirty deets). We're talking the strangest Super Bowl prop bets including the infamous Drake Curse, commercials, halftime performance and yes, Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift.
Bach Nation news regarding the Golden variet...
This was a doozy of an episode homies. Join host Maddy McClain and guest cohost (and brother / musician of @TheSometimesIsland) Matt Blankenship Jr for your entertainment news breakdown. There's a CHEEKY piece of news that is NSFW to begin with, so please skip to minute 12 if you'd rather avoid :) One that has to do with our good friend Drake.
Elmo's X/Twitter account lead to the internet dumping o...
This week, we're covering the Mean Girls reboot, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's epic pop culture crossover in which dads, brads and chads are colliding with universal swifties and girlies n’ the gays…bringing a whole bunch of unlikely cast of characters together under one giant football dome/roof (while also essentially being crowned America's homecoming king & queen). Not to mention Taylor Swift...
In this week's episode, host Maddy McClain discusses an array of pop culture topics including the new season of The Bachelor, Oscar nominations & snubs, an upcoming Vanderpump Rules spinoff, and Kim Kardashian's controversial Balenciaga ambassadorship.
We'll chat one of TikTok's favorite new phrases, the Burnt Toast Theory, coupled with a an example of her own burnt toast. From most c...
This week, we're covering the marathon of an awards season including Critic's Choice Awards and The Emmys but mostly the entertaining internet moments throughout the shows...like the food served to the celebs & awkward moments.
Coachella 2024 lineup is out and host Maddy McClain has a bone to pick about it. Followed by the latest TikTok saga and the world's longest cruise on Royal Caribbean...
We are BACK, homies. This week we cover the latest news in this New Year including Alaska Airlines' terrifying Boeing mishap and contrastingly, the wild fun fact about those celebrating the new year in NYC...the more you know.
The 2024 Golden Globes made headlines for quite a few reasons and we're here to talk all about it. From comedian Jo Koy's hosting gig & monologue that didn't app...
This week on Easily Entertained, host Maddy McClain and returning guest Matt Blankenship Jr. take a breezy, humorous, and occasionally perplexing ride through recent pop culture happenings. And play silly little games as silly little geese do.
From Kanye West's (Ye) latest controversial antics to the peculiar sponsorship names of college football bowl games, it's a bit of a pop culture/entertainment...
In this week's episode of Easily Entertained, your host and pop culture sherpa, Maddy McClain dives deep into the 'Reality Reckoning' discussing the psychosocial elements and the impact of reality TV on its viewers and stars.
We follow Bethenny Frankel, former Real Housewife of New York who is leading the charge for a deeper look into the handlings of reality TV stars & production. From th...
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