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 McFarland announcing Fyre Festival's return... to Isla Mujeres, Mexico?
Finally, it's time for some true crime. Maddy breaks down the latest updates & what they could mean for Erik and Lyle Menendez's futures after alleged new evidence emerges while the brothers fight for a resentencing.
00:00 Welcome to Easily Entertained with Maddie McClain
02:51 Five Years Since COVID: The Interesting Things Science Says We've Learned
11:49 The Wombat Incident: American Influencer in Australia
13:47 Fyre Festival 2: The Return of Billy McFarland
22:09 The Menendez Brothers Case Resurfaces
Enjoy homies! @easilyentertainedpod on IG, @maddyiseasilyentertained on TikTok for more.
Disclaimer: All is alleged and for entertainment purposes only.
Sources:
- 15 Lessons Scientists Learned about Us When the World Stood Still The New York Times
- Everything That's Happened to the Menendez Brothers Since Monsters Vulture
- LA District Attorney ... Resentencing Menendez Brothers Hollywood Reporter
- American Influencer v Australian Wombat The New York Times
- Alarms Raised Over Legitimacy of Fyre Festival 2 The Guardian
- Mexico Tourism Officials ... Fyre Festival 2 Does Not Exist Y! Entertainment
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