Morgan's Pop Talks

Morgan's Pop Talks

Welcome to Morgan's Pop Talks – your weekly VIP pass into the world of reality TV and pop culture! I'm Morgan, your pop culture bestie, here to dish out all the drama, the twists, and the must-know headlines. Each week, we kick things off with The Pop 3, breaking down the top three stories you can't miss. Then, we dive headfirst into The Deep Dive, where we leave no stone unturned – think juicy timelines, episode breakdowns, and all the drama dissected. Plus, I've got exclusive interviews with your favorite reality stars from The Bachelor franchise, Bravo, Dancing with the Stars, and beyond! Whether you're here for the tea or just love the thrill of reality TV, Morgan's Pop Talks is your new go-to!

Episodes

July 2, 2025 45 mins
Pop 3: Diddy was found not guilty on the major charges of sex trafficking and racketeering but convicted on two lesser counts under the Mann Act. Blake Lively reportedly subpoenaed several podcasters, including Candace Owens, who claims she hasn’t been served. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s lavish Venice wedding drew big names and big backlash for its extravagance. Deep Dive: The SLOMW reunion delivered drama, receipts, and a pow...
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Pop 3: Baldoni’s lawyer misses a major deadline, Tom Sandoval makes his musical debut on AGT, and the SLOMW reunion trailer has us wondering who actually showed up. Deep Dive time: Love Island USA descends into full-blown mess—jealous boys, smart moves, and a Casa twist no one saw coming. Final Thoughts: The Beyond the Villa teaser just dropped and we’re watching Kaylor navigate drama with Liv and Aaron. *Shop MPT Merch* ► http...
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In this week’s Pop 3, we’re talking about MomTok’s Jessi Ngatikaura giving an update on her marriage after The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives drama, Juliana Pasquarosa and Grant Ellis's official split after The Bachelor, and the Traitors Season 4 cast reveal—Donna Kelce, Lisa Rinna, Stephen Colletti and more! In the Deep Dive, we recap this wild week of Love Island USA, including America’s vote, the downfall of Jeremiah and Huda, an...
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Pop 3: Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and others has been dismissed, along with his $250 million suit against The New York Times. The court ruled the claims were legally protected and the reporting was fair. Plus, Demi Engemann reveals she skipped the Sister Wives of Mormon reunion because of a long-planned Disneyland trip, and another Love Is Blind split — Lydia and Milton are officially...
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Pop 3: Blake Lively drops two emotional distress claims in her lawsuit against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. Taylor Swift's subpoena is dropped, thanks to papa Swift. JoJo Siwa confirms she’s officially dating Celebrity Big Brother UK co-star Chris Hughes. Deep Dive: Love Island USA is back, the app crashed, and the episode was almost two hours long... but we survived! I’m breaking down the premiere, early couple chemis...
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Justin Bieber posts a shocking caption about Hailey’s Vogue cover, referencing a past fight where he told her she’d never land the magazine. Hailey, meanwhile, opens up about her real life, her happy marriage, and how she’s done letting negativity into her space. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are hitting back at Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, calling it a “clickbait ploy,” while Baldoni’s team insists they have a “mountain o...
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Layla Taylor is here to kick off premiere day! Season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is here, and a lot has changed since last year. Layla gets candid about her fallout with Demi Engemann, the drama at Vanderpump Villa, and whether there's any hope for reconciliation. She also weighs in on Jen & Zac Affleck, Dakota Mortensen & Taylor Frankie Paul, and gives her take on Whitney Leavitt and Miranda McWhorter’s return. Plus, ...
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Ryan Reynolds expertly avoids a paparazzi grilling about Travis Kelce unfollowing him—what’s really going on behind the scenes? Jury selection kicks off for Diddy’s federal trial, and it’s already chaotic. White Lotus stars Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins unfollow, refollow, and confuse us all. Deep Dive: The Beckham family feud is messier than we realized—Brooklyn and Nicola skip David’s 50th and Romeo’s got his own beef with h...
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Travis Kelce unfollowed Ryan Reynolds on IG and the Swifties are spiraling—so I had to dig in. Is it connected to Blake Lively’s legal drama with Justin Baldoni? And what did Blake really say at the Time100 Gala? Then, Bill Belichick is dating someone 50 years younger and gave the weirdest interview in a ripped-up sweatshirt. For the Deep Dive: PK and Dorit Kemsley’s divorce just got messy. We’re talking custody battles, baseball ...
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I’m spilling ALL the behind-the-scenes tea from Hulu’s Get Real event in Beverly Hills! I rubbed shoulders with Bachelor Nation royalty, our favorite Mormon wives, DWTS pros, Alex Cooper, and yes—KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN and SCOTT DISICK were in the building. From major announcements to juicy convos I overheard just standing around (lol), you’re getting the full inside scoop. *Shop MPT Merch* ► https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/m...
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The girlies went to space—and the internet has thoughts. We break down Blue Origin’s all-female NS-31 flight, the backlash over celebrity passengers, and whether it was a moment of progress or just a pricey PR move. Then, a crew member from It Ends With Us claims Blake Lively took advantage of Justin Baldoni—so we’re digging into the allegation, who Talia Spencer is, and why Blake still landed on TIME’s Most Influential list. Plus,...
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Adam Mondschein is pushing back on Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, defending his role as the OBGYN in It Ends With Us and calling her claims of an invasive birth scene inaccurate and offensive. Bravo announced Next Gen NYC, featuring kids of OG reality stars like Gia Giudice and Riley Burruss—but who is this show really for? At the RHOBH reunion, Andy Cohen called out Kyle Richards for the attention around Morgan Wad...
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Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s rumored romance continues to make headlines, especially after Sydney attended Glen’s sister’s wedding—but Glen’s mom is shutting down speculation, calling Sydney a “really, really good friend” of the family. Hailey Bieber sparked drama when it appeared she unfollowed Justin on Instagram, but she quickly blamed a “glitch.” The Bachelor fallout rages on as Juliana reveals Litia’s comments hurt her the...
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Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni – Blake wants out of Baldoni’s defamation suit, calling it retaliation for her harassment claims. And thanks to a California law, Baldoni could end up paying her legal fees. A legal self-own? We break it down. Teresa Giudice & Luis Ruelas hit with a MASSIVE tax lien – Over $3 million in unpaid taxes? After everything Teresa’s been through, how did this happen again? Garcelle says goodbye to RHOBH – H...
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Ryan Reynolds claps back at Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit, calling it “thin-skinned outrage” and arguing his comments weren’t defamatory if he believed them. But does Baldoni actually have a case, or is this just a Hollywood ego clash? Hailey Bieber is exploring legal action after a viral Tik Tok series accuses her of stalking Justin and copying Selena. She’s ignored the drama for years, but now that she’s a mom, she’s done stayin...
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Join Morg on her Nashville adventure as she dives into the latest pop culture headlines! This week’s POP 3 includes the return of a swinger on SLOMW Season 2, the winners of The Traitors Season 3, and Wendy Williams' battle to end her guardianship. Then, Morgan breaks down the Love is Blind reunion, from political fights to unexpected twists in relationships. Plus, a sneak peek at The Valley Season 2 trailer with all the drama you ...
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This week, we dive into Jax Taylor’s shocking admission about his decades-long battle with addiction, his bipolar diagnosis, and how his split from Brittany Cartwright escalated everything. We break down the Love Is Blindmadness—Lauren & Dave’s brutal breakup, awkward conversations, and questionable compatibility. Plus, Hannah and Paige take on the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, but did they fumble the Megan Thee Stallion intervie...
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In this episode, we dive into the latest headlines and pop culture moments that have fans talking. We start with the growing concern over Justin Bieber's health, then shift gears to Kyle Cooke's explosive rage text to Paige DeSorbo being exposed. Alix Earle's departure from Alex Cooper’s 'Unwell' Network raises some eyebrows, while we also unpack the drama of Love is Blind with a recap of episodes 7-9. Finally, we discuss the inten...
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Every twist in the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni saga—Colleen Hoover returns to Instagram, and Brandon Sklenar weighs in on Team Justin vs. Team Blake. Plus, Blake & Ryan hit the SNL red carpet just days before Lively’s team filed her amended complaint. In the Deep Dive, we’re breaking down the Summer House premiere—Ciara can’t stand West, Jesse is all in on Lexi, and Lindsay drops her pregnancy bombshell! Finally, Love Is Blind is b...
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A resurfaced Blake Lively clip is making waves, The Bachelorette is officially on pause, and Jennifer Affleck from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is expecting baby number three. In the Deep Dive, we break down Craig Conover’s latest comments on Paige, their Super Bowl appearances, and the buzz around Paige’s new mystery man. Plus, I’m giving you a sneak peek at my brand-new podcast with David, Seriously?, where we dive into unfil...
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