FluentlyForward

FluentlyForward

Welcome to FluentlyForward (Fluently Forward) the podcast hosted by Shannon McNamara where we dive into the world of celebrity gossip, blind items, and fun theories. If you're looking for juicy details and inside information on your favorite stars and the scandals they're involved in, then you're in the right place! Each episode, we'll be discussing the latest trending topics in the entertainment industry, from celebrity breakups and makeups to the latest news. But we won't just be regurgitating the same old stories you've heard before - we'll be bringing you speculation, insider information and exclusive details that you won't find anywhere else.

Episodes

The Blind Items of Dave Franco & Alison Brie

August 11, 2025 • 63 mins
Dave Franco and Alison Brie are Hollywood’s quirky, lovable It Couple - and from their first night meeting each other to their blind items, it all tells a juicy story! In this episode, we dive deep into their relationship, including whispers that they might just be part of the industry’s most elite swinging circles. From red carpet chemistry to the most telling (and bizarre) blind items, we break down what’s fact, what’s fiction, a...
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Why Donald Trump Loves Sydney Sweeney's "Great Genes"

August 6, 2025 • 70 mins
America’s sweetheart - or the face of a quiet eugenics campaign? In this episode, we unpack the new Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle ad that’s been praised by the right as a return to “traditional American values” — and why it has people whispering about the Great Replacement Theory. From Trump chiming in to say he “loves it” to online conservatives treating Sydney like the poster girl for “healthy, white motherhood,” we explore ho...
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Pop Culture IS 'That Deep'

August 4, 2025 • 37 mins
A mini episode from Patreon about this fascinating book called Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert before Wednesday's episode on Sydney Sweeney and her American Eagles jeans/genes ad campaign. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go t...
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Fluently Fixing - Demi Lovato

July 30, 2025 • 19 mins
How can we fluently FIX celebrities who might not be reaching their full potential? For years, I've had a vision of Demi Lovato using her powerhouse of a voice to get into jazz...along with ideas for a jazz club tour across the country, jazz album with celebrity cameos, and an aesthetic and style change as well! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain u...
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Jeffrey Epstein and the "Honeytrap" used by Intelligence Agencies

July 28, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode, we dive into the murky world of blackmail by exploring how “honeytraps” (the use of seduction and blackmail as leverage) have been employed by intelligence agencies throughout history. From Cold War spies to political scandals, we go over past honeypot and honeytrap stories, and talk about why many people believe that was what Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were doing. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squaresp...
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Fluently Fixing: Camila Cabello

July 23, 2025 • 13 mins
Today we start a new mini series! How can we fluently FIX celebrities who might not be reaching their full potential? For years, I've had a vision of Camila Cabello harnessing her amazing weird energy into her music (paired with a sleek, polished mod style and aesthetic) to have her hit the charts in a Sabrina Carpenter inspired way. Here is my aesthetic and style suggestion for her! Check out ⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/flu...
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A History of Menstruation Conspiracy Theories feat. The Bizarre AF

July 21, 2025 • 91 mins
Why has something as natural as menstruation been shrouded in shame, secrecy, and silence for centuries? In this episode, Alesha from The Bizarre AF joins me as we trace the blood trail through history - from ancient cultures that worshipped the menstrual cycle to the rise of patriarchal systems that demonized and medicalized it. We’ll dive into strange period-related conspiracy theories (including the belief that menstrual blood h...
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Fluently Fixed - Honeymoon Phase Over, Sensory Issues, Bushes and more

July 16, 2025 • 27 mins
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform
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Bodyguard & Celebrity Hookups: Tate McRae rumors, Heidi Klum, Princess Diana and more

July 14, 2025 • 44 mins
From whispers about Tate McRae’s bodyguard to Heidi Klum’s legitimate relationship romance, and even the iconic story of Princess Diana and her bodyguard, this episode dives deep into the fascinating world of celebrity-bodyguard hookups. Why are stars so often drawn to the people hired to protect them? Are the rumors true, or just tabloid fuel? Check out ⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠ to save 10% off your first purc...
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Fluently Fixed - Being in a Funk, No Libido, Cleaning Dishes and more

July 9, 2025 • 23 mins
My experience with Function Health: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blood-testing-132359321 Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform
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Ariana Grande: The Paranormal Encounters & Conspiracy Theories You Haven’t Heard

July 7, 2025 • 55 mins
Ariana Grande might be one of the most paranormally-attuned celebrities of our time! In this episode, we dive into the eerie stories Ariana’s shared about haunted cemeteries, sleep paralysis, and demon encounters… plus the internet’s favorite conspiracy theories about her. What’s with the recurring symbolism in her music videos? And why do some people believe she’s not entirely human? Check out ⁠https://www.squarespace.com/flu...
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Fluently Fixed - Shamed for Sexual Past, Homebody Boyfriend, Low Self Worth and more

July 2, 2025 • 26 mins
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform
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Deep Dive: Lorde (Industry Plant Rumors, Jack Antonoff "Affair" Powerpoint, and more)

June 30, 2025 • 80 mins
Is Lorde the indie pop enigma we think she is...or something curated behind the scenes? In this deep dive episode, we dig into Lorde: from early industry plant accusations to the internet-breaking Jack Antonoff “affair” PowerPoint, and everything in between. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns.
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Fluently Fixed - Not Posted Online, Meeting Partner's Ex, Changing Friends Lifestyles and more

June 25, 2025 • 24 mins
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform
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Deep Dive: Sydney Sweeney (her bath water, the Glen Powell 'affair', and more)

June 23, 2025 • 62 mins
This week, we’re diving deep (bathtub level deep!) into Sydney Sweeney. She's Hollywood’s latest bombshell, girl-next-door, and in many different ways, businesswoman? We cover Sydney's rise from a small town to her HBO fame and more, and along the way we cover rumors of her affair with Glen Powell - including tea I've gotten of my own from a few sources on this! Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/fluently⁠⁠...
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Fluently Fixed - Being Too Negative, FOMO Over Friends Lives, and more

June 18, 2025 • 23 mins
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform
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Deep Dive: Dakota Johnson (and her Chris Martin breakup)

June 16, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the ever-enigmatic Dakota Johnson. From her Hollywood lineage to her effortlessly dry wit, we unpack the carefully curated mystique behind her "cool girl" persona, and also explore the latest on her recent breakup with Chris Martin from Coldplay. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ro.co/...
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Fluently Fixed - Limerence, White Lying, and Friendship Resentment

June 11, 2025 • 22 mins
Check out this week's Fluently Fixed episode, and drop in your own questions in the Google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd69udAJ9kDUwJKJJwWjX54et2Mo75io9BPRrNJSnNEz4t9Q/viewform
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Our Thoughts on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2 feat. Broken Spine Social Club

June 10, 2025 • 68 mins
Today my friend Zoe joins me again (her wonderful substack and podcast here) to chat about our thoughts on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2! Let us know your favorite and least favorite characters, thoughts on the plotlines, and how excited you are for this season to "be continued..."
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Dolphin Conspiracy Theories!!!

June 9, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, we dive into the world of dolphin conspiracies. From NASA-funded LSD experiments in the 1960s to military operations and telepathic abilities, dolphins have been subjected to various unusual studies and theories. We also explore how dolphins might use pufferfish to get high and the whimsical theory that aliens may have evolved from dolphins. Join us for a fun and wacky exploration into the mysterious lives of these...
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