The Social Podcast

The Social Podcast

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July 27, 2024 41 mins

Today on The Social, comedian Allison Reese is taking over TikTok with her impersonation of Vice President Kamala Harris.  Then, are you being a good house guest?  And, IndiGo becomes the first airline to allow women to choose to avoid sitting next to men. Then, Billie Eilish says “moist” is an "amazing adjective".  Plus, how much empathy should we have for our partner's insecurities around balding?  And, Kathie Lee Gifford told th...

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Today on The Social, Canadian women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has been suspended following allegations that Canada’s men’s and women’s national soccer teams have been spying on opponents for years.  Then, Joe Burrow’s viral blond buzz cut was due to boredom.  And, why are we so interested in how much sex is happening at the Olympics?

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Today on The Social, Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance for calling women without children "childless cat ladies".  Then, should you end a conversation if the other person looks at their smartwatch? And, one parent looks for advice on how to handle their son’s scantily clad PDA sessions with his girlfriend.  Plus, is it fair to expect family to include other family members in their wedding party? And, should you always have a secret s...

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Today on The Social, the Canadian Olympic women's soccer team has been accused of spying on Team New Zealand with drones the day before their gold defense. Then, Celine Dion is performing at the Olympics opening ceremony! And, how would you feel if your kid was dating an aspiring bartender? Then, 'Emily in Paris' is bring back the shrug!

 

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Today on The Social, comedian Allison Reese is taking over TikTok with her impersonation of Vice President Kamala Harris.  Then, are you being a good house guest?  And, IndiGo becomes the first airline to allow women to choose to avoid sitting next to men.  Plus, Billie Eilish says “moist” is an "amazing adjective".  Then, how much empathy should we have for our partner's insecurities around balding?

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Today on The Social, we react to Joe Biden’s bombshell news that he’s withdrawing from the 2024 U.S. presidential race, and endorsing Kamala Harris.  Then, where were you when the news broke?  CNN’S Wolf Blitzer goes viral for sharing a picture of his Sunday cocktail shortly before having to appear on air to report on Biden’s withdrawal.  And, Gen Z are calling the thumbs up emoji "rude" and "hostile”.  Plus, male athletes are elig...

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July 20, 2024 42 mins

Today on The Social, who is J.D. Vance? Trump's running mate is the man behind the controversial 'Hillbilly Elegy' and the first millennial on a major-party ticket. Then, Ellen DeGeneres says she’s not mean, and she plans to retire from public life!  And, a woman posted a video of a man she caught cheating on a plane! Then, is it okay to record people in public?  And, "Hawk Tuah girl" is leveraging her 15 minutes of fame after goin...

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July 19, 2024 22 mins

Today on The Social, the effects of a software update gone wrong that caused chaos around the world. And, a viral photo of a tourist humping a statue of Bacchus in Florence has left people outraged! Should something be done about badly behaved tourists?  Then, Kathie Lee Gifford told the ‘TODAY' show that she and Regis Philbin wouldn't last five minutes in the entertainment business today.  And, Kate Hudson admits that she doesn't ...

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Today on The Social, Lily Allen revealed  that she can go days without speaking to her husband, 'Stranger Things' star David Harbour. And, the mayor of Paris went swimming in the Seine river to prove it’s safe for the Olympic triathlon and swimming events. Then, can you see yourself wanting to work into your 80s? And, do men with beards make stable partners?  Plus, is it wrong for grown women to party?

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July 17, 2024 20 mins

Today on The Social, who is J.D. Vance? Trump's running mate is the man behind the controversial 'Hillbilly Elegy' and the first millennial on a major-party ticket. Then, Toronto made international news when record-breaking rainfall hit the city, including Drake's mansion! And, is it okay to push our parents to be more self-sufficient?  Plus, Alexander McQueen's new ‘hoof boots’ are already sold out, despite the almost 4K price tag...

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July 16, 2024 23 mins

Today on The Social, do parents really care if their kids walk down the aisle? And, Grammy-winning country singer Ingrid Andress went viral for her national anthem performance at the MLB Home Run Derby. Then, actor-musician Jack Black has called off his ‘Tenancious D’ tour after his bandmate joked about the Trump assassination attempt. And, Selena Gomez reveals that she said 'I love you' first to boyfriend Benny Blanco. Then, is tr...

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July 16, 2024 23 mins

Today on The Social, how will former President Donald Trump’s assassination attempt shape his election campaign?  Then, the son of India's richest man married his childhood sweetheart in a lavish $600 million wedding, and not everyone is celebrating! And, is it rude to ask someone if their designer bag or jewelry is real? Then, Katy Perry is receiving backlash over her newest single. Plus, a surgeon fell asleep at a symphony after ...

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Today on The Social, rapper Busta Rhymes was ready to bust up anyone using a phone during his performance at the Essence Festival! And, “Sex and the City” actor John Corbett revealed in a podcast that he regrets his acting career. Then, 220,000 Torontonians have fled the city in the last two years. And, Elton John took a tinkle in a bottle at a shoe store! Then, how would you define a sundress?  And, "no new boyfriends" were allowe...

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July 12, 2024 17 mins

Today on The Social, the most memorable moments from the ESPYS Awards last night hosted by 23-time grand slam winner Serena Williams! And, should we embrace more annoying people in our lives? Then, has the digital age destroyed flirting? Plus, do you judge what's on other people's grocery carts?

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July 11, 2024 20 mins

Today on The Social, Ellen DeGeneres says she’s not mean, and she plans to retire from public life!  Then, a woman posted a video of a man she caught cheating on a plane!  Is it okay to record people in public?  And, "Hawk Tuah girl" is leveraging her 15 minutes of fame after going viral!  Plus, is it time for a new boy band?

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Today on The Social, a Bloomberg columnist argues that only locals should be allowed to attend the Olympics.  And, Will Ferrell reveals that he’s embarrassed by his real name!  Then, apparently summer jobs are no longer a rite of passage.  Plus, what expensive purchase do you regret and why? And, have you suffered from eyebrow blindness?

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Today on The Social, rapper Busta Rhymes was ready to bust up anyone using a phone during his performance at the Essence Festival! And, “Sex and the City” actor John Corbett revealed in a podcast that he regrets his acting career. Then, 220,000 Torontonians have fled the city in the last two years. And, Elton John took a tinkle in a bottle at a shoe store! Plus, how would you define a sundress?

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Today on The Social, "no new boyfriends" were allowed at Olivia Culpo's wedding, not even her own sister’s! Then, Kevin Bacon revealed to 'Vanity Fair' that he went incognito to feel normal, and it sucked! And, after the infamous debate against Donald Trump, does Joe Biden need to go? Plus, what expensive purchase do you regret and why?

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July 6, 2024 38 mins

Today on The Social, Jameela Jamil defends Kim Kardashian. The actress said the reality star isn’t the real problem when it comes to beauty standards. Then, Real Housewives alumni Kelly Bensimon called off her wedding, because her fiancé refused to sign a prenuptial agreement. And, a Wall Street Journal article suggests that bragging is better than false modesty.  Then, can reading smutty books lead to unrealistic expectations for ...

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June 29, 2024 41 mins

Today on The Social, Victoria Beckham says her husband has never seen her without her eyebrows done.  Then, Jennifer Lopez travels solo amid marital strife, and tour cancellation.  And, at 63, Sean Penn is "thrilled every day" to be single. Plus, a Gen-Z model has Millennials re-thinking their “crop top” fashion.  Then, Khloé Kardashian defends her 6-year-old daughter’s heavy makeup for a dance recital. And, Super Bowl winning coac...

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