The Big Split

The Big Split

A weekly deep-dive into the most extraordinary and diabolical divorce cases imaginable. Through chardonnay and often rose-colored glasses, Katie and Valerie discuss the facts, examine the theories, pick their sides, and gasp at the final judgments of catastrophic divorces that defy logic as often as they deliver justice. Every Saturday 7:00 PM We would love to hear from you! Email us: bigsplitpodcast@protonmail.com

Episodes

May 14, 2022 60 mins

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards epitomize the modern Hollywood divorce. From Tiger Blood to the house on Mulholland Drive, the extravagant and often uncensored fairytale of marriage to one of Hollywood's most notorious bad boys is explored. 

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Elon Musk is a visionary and the richest man in the world. From the beginnings of Tesla and Space X, three marriages, seven (maybe eight) children, his ties to Amber Heard, to his recent acquisition of Twitter, the colorful life of Ælon is examined.

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April 30, 2022 60 mins

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock had a storybook romance before their divorce shocked the world. From Kelly's humble beginnings to her multi-platinum success, her story is an inspiration in every sense of the word. The allegations of infidelity, the unexpected divorce, the nasty legal battle, and her upcoming new album, are all topics in this week's episode.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have become household names for all the wrong reasons. Their early careers, whirlwind romance, tumultuous marriage, and disastrous divorce are all discussed in this episode. Special guest Family Law attorney Limor Mojdehiazad (@lawyerlimor) joins the show to weigh in on the legal framework of the current defamation lawsuit. 

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April 16, 2022 71 mins

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren were private people until disaster struck. Tiger's storybook success, the affairs, and the details of what led up to that fateful night are all topics on this week's show. 

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April 9, 2022 62 mins

Kayne West and Kim Kardashian are arguably two of the world’s most famous people. The legal issues surrounding their divorce, the big jewel heist, Kayne’s mental health, and Kim’s new boyfriend are all explored in this episode. 

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April 2, 2022 62 mins

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were Hollywood's golden couple until disaster struck. The dynamics of their unusually long courtship, their nuclear family, and the subsequent trainwreck of a divorce are discussed.

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March 26, 2022 66 mins

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline had one of the most sensationalized divorces Hollywood had ever seen.  In what began with Britney filing for divorce and her subsequent involuntary commitment to a conservatorship, and ultimately ending with the #FreeBritney movement, the legal aspects surrounding how these events unfolded are explored.

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