Flop Soup

Flop Soup

Flop topics served to you, weekly. Hosted by Cassandra Kyriazis and Justin Crosby. Produced by David Lai.

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That's That Tortured Podcasters Department Espresso
Apr 26 2024
That's That Tortured Podcasters Department Espresso
Hi Flop Tarts!We're flopping this week because we are the one millionth podcast to utter the phrase "tortured podcasters department" and Taylor Swift is flopping because this new album is mid as hell. That's right: we're discussing the Tortured Poets Department. We're also talking about a lot of other singers who are girl, what it takes to be a successful girl singer, and why Taylor won't invite any girl singers to sing on songs with her. Plus: we're streaming Sabrina Carpenter's espresso, and dog owners in New York City are on their worst behavior. Show NotesQuick Flops:Troye Sivan launches "bottomless" bowlRed Lobster consider bankruptcy post endless shrimpGwyneth Paltrow reacts to Mark Zuckerberg with an AI beardChris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger raze architecturally important home to build farmhouse-style mansionLana Del Rey duets with...Camila Cabello?The Cut Essay: Why Does Everyone Hate My Dog?Hot FlopicsTortured Poets Department premieres to mid reviewsPitchfork says 6.6 / 6.0Paste Magazine says something sort of lazy about Sylvia Plath [derogatory]Dazed Digital says forgettableTaylor Swift students at Harvard say this bears comparison to Sylvia Plath [complimentary]Rolling Stone - glowing review?Local Flops:PHL - Philly drag queen Sapphira Cristal Loses Drag RaceLA - Coachella flops which means traffic remained traffic-y in LACo-hosted by Cassandra Kyriazis and Justin Crosby.Produced by David Lai.If you're loving the pod, rate and review us everywhere podcasts can possibly be rated and reviewed For more information, please visit www.flopsoup.com :)
It's Age Gap April at Euphoria High
Apr 5 2024
It's Age Gap April at Euphoria High
~you're downloading and listening to this episode~ *in hypnosis voice*This week the Flop Stars are taking a trip to Euphoria High to learn about the new mess brewing behind the scenes in the Sam Levinson Televised Universe. Then, we process, digest, react, and respond to the latest deranged personal essay taking the internet by storm, "The Case for Marrying an Older Man." It's all very juicy and flop-coded. Also on the menu this week - Rebel Wilson's memoir lands with a thud, Shakira and her sons process the Barbie movie, Gwyneth Paltrow is weirdly into Spanx, and sooo much more!Don't forget to rate and review the pod wherever you get your pods, doll Show NotesQuick Flops:Rebel Rising: A Memoir (Rebel Wilson says people used to confuse her with Adele...she thinks)Shakira Shares Her Opinion about BarbieShein doubles profitsGwyneth Paltrow REPORT: "weirdly into Spanx"Andrew Garfield is dating a "philosophical and spiritual mentor" named Kate TomasiHeartRadio Music Award QuizHot Flops:Euphoria Delayed INDEFINITELY"The Case For Marrying an Older Man," Marrying Rich, & Stay-At-Home GirlfriendsLocal Flops:LA - Justin cannot successfully schedule a bulk item trash pick up in ye olde Los AngelesPHL - Who Killed the Philly Pops?Co-hosted by Cassandra Kyriazis and Justin Crosby.Produced by David Lai.If you're loving the pod, rate and review us everywhere podcasts can possibly be rated and reviewed For more information, please visit www.flopsoup.com :)
Sorry but Where Is Kate Middleton? And Other Flops From Across the Pond
Mar 22 2024
Sorry but Where Is Kate Middleton? And Other Flops From Across the Pond
Flop Soup coming in HOT this week covering the "disappearance" of Kate Middleton, Prince William's Mistress, said mistress's Gay Husband, and more (ALLEGEDLY!).Plus: It's St. Patrick's Day, you little leprechaun divas, so we watched IRISH WISH! And we did not understand what was going on with those accents And, of course, a gorgeous oeuvre of quick flops to keep you FED.Quick Flops:Caitlyn Jenner & Lamar Odom do a podcastMadame Tussaud's Orlando unveils new Dua Lipa wax figureJustin Timberlake's new album title is definitely words!Also need to highlight this incredible little tidbit we didn't get to cover in the episode: "On his 43rd birthday, at an intimate free concert at Manhattan’s Irving Plaza, Timberlake introduced “Cry Me a River” — his 2002 hit that many believe to be a one-sided depiction of his breakup with Spears — with choice words captured by the many camera phones held aloft: “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize,” he paused before adding, “to absolutely [expletive] nobody.”J. Lo cancelling multiple shows due to low ticket sales and/or a new Jurassic Park Franchise?COMBO FLOP: JT & J Lo dragged by VarietyDiane Warren livid her name didn't get announced in Oscar Best Song categoryParis Olympic organizers distribute 300k condomsHot Flopics:Irish Wish - why? And furthermore, how? (Vulture)Kate Middleton - where was she? (Vox)Local Flops:PHL - Philadelphia's "Erin Express" St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl has become scammy as hellLA - "The Valley" is giving flop vibesCo-hosted by Cassandra Kyriazis and Justin Crosby.Produced by David Lai.If you're loving the pod, rate and review us everywhere podcasts can possibly be rated and reviewed For more information, please visit www.flopsoup.com :)
This Is Me...Circling Back
Mar 1 2024
This Is Me...Circling Back
Hey Flop Tarts!Hope this podcast finds you well! We just wanted to double click into JLo's music video and provide y'all with some updates: it was a nothing burger stacked on some more -- you guessed it -- nothing. But don't worry, that nothingness is buttressed by our other hot flopic this week, covering the Bon Appetit Receipts column in which a wealthy music conductor eats everything whilst pretending to be one-of-us.If you like what you're hearing, please don't forget to rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts :) Best,Flop SoupShow NotesHow Justin Is Flopping This Week:Lady Gaga Fortnite skin (???)Quick FlopsKFC announces "Chizza"President Biden says "good sex"Reba McEntire is NOT leaving The Voice (plz note the source here is something called COUNTRYTOWN NEWS)Woman charged $1000 for Subway sandwichStanley Cup owners selling selfies with the cupChe Diaz EXITS AJLTHot FlopicsBon Appetit "The Receipt" ColumnConductor who makes $950kInitial Column (Waitress who makes $18k)SF Chronicle investigates WHO the conductor isTwitter user finds fb post where Ming Luke says "I visited every michelin restaurant"Revisiting J. Lo Music Movie "This Is Me...Now"Review from Wesley Morris at the New York TimesVox review of "This Is Me...Now"Local FlopsPHL - Beanie Feldstein & Drive Away Dolls cast visit Tattooed Mom (not a lesbian bar) and say it has lesbian bar vibesLA - Old guy refuses to leave his house that IS falling off a cliffCo-hosted by Cassandra Kyriazis and Justin Crosby.Produced by David Lai.If you're loving the pod, rate and review us everywhere podcasts can possibly be rated and reviewed For more information, please visit www.flopsoup.com :)
How YOU Could Get Scammed Into Seeing Madame Web
Feb 23 2024
How YOU Could Get Scammed Into Seeing Madame Web
This week we're talking about February's Month of Flops at the Cinema: Lisa Frankenstein, the Bob Marley biopic, but most importantly: Madame Web herself and the year's first true box office bomb Argylle. Plus, we go in ON that NYC woman who wrote a Cut column about how she got scammed into putting $50,000 into a shoebox and handing it over to a stranger. One of our most flop-filled episodes - take a seat, dear listener, and enjoy the ride! How we're flopping this week:How Cassandra is flopping this week: "paying the toll of the American diet"Quick Flops:Khloe Kardashian facetunes her catNYP-Dance Team - NYT feature, Video of them dancingBachelor Joey Graziadei confused RBG with GRBLingerie Company has RBG-themed bras & undies - literally just a link to the website that sells the underwear because the news has not caught up to this Kelly Rowling walks off Today ShowTrump truckers say they are refusing NYC loadsSpecial Quick Flop:"How I Got Scammed Out of $50,000" - The CutHot Flopics:Madame Web Flop Comes to Fruition:Madame Web Flops at the Box OfficeRound up of conspiracy theories about Madame Web star Dakota Johnson loathing Madame Web the movieArgylle First Box Office Bomb of 2024Argylle w/ $200m budget and $18m debutArgylle Review - Matthew Vaughn's Twisted Mind brings you IP for the sake of IPLocal FlopsPHL - Trump announces new sneaker in Philadelphia, womp wompLA - "Affordable housing demand could derail Dodger Stadium gondola project"Co-hosted by Cassandra Kyriazis and Justin Crosby.Produced by David Lai.If you're loving the pod, rate and review us everywhere podcasts can possibly be rated and reviewed For more information, please visit www.flopsoup.com :)
The Senate Sex Tape and That Balloon Guy
Dec 22 2023
The Senate Sex Tape and That Balloon Guy
Our final episode of the year!!!! What a journey it's been. Thankfully, things KEEP flopping so we are here this week to discuss! And, don't worry dear Flop Tarts, we'll keep the Flop Soup coming in 2024. This week, the gays were flopping all over the headlines. Our two hottest flop topics include the Senate Sex Tape that's been lighting up gay group chats across the nation, and also that one guy that writes quotes with balloons on walls and posts them to Instagram got into some hot water for a certain quote he decided to use for his "art" (pictures of balloon quotes he did not write himself).We have many quick flops to share as well. And, as a special end-of-year treat, Justin and Cassandra have taken a look into their dusty crusty crystal balls and have some predictions for what will be "In" and what will be "Out" for 2024. Listen up! And stay informed, diva!Show Notes:Quick FlopsHugh Grants hates being an oompa loompaIce-T worried about AITest audiences hate movie musicalsKendall Jenner and Bad Bunny break up!Bradley Coopers says no to chairsGeorge Santos x ZiweTaylor Swift climate change perpetratorIn & Out ListThese are just from our big, beautiful brains :)Hot FlopicsBalloon GuySenate Sex TapeLocal FlopsPHL: Chobani buys local Philadelphia coffee chain La Colombe???LA: Tesla is rescued by Ford in snowy woodsCo-hosted by Cassandra Kyriazis and Justin Crosby.Produced by David Lai.If you're loving the pod, rate and review us everywhere podcasts can possibly be rated and reviewed For more information, please visit www.flopsoup.com :)