Scandalous Media Podcast: Pop Culture News

2025 was anticipated to be the year Meghan Markle and Prince Harry rebranded, rebuilt their image, and disproved their critics. Instead, it became an ongoing embarrassing saga.
From failed business ventures and reduced Netflix deals to awkward interviews, employee departures, performative philanthropy, and bizarre PR moves, this episode highlights their Top 10 Most Embarrassing Moments of 2025.
Highlights include:

The Fortune Women's Summit mishap

Meghan's failed ventures

Harry's identity crisis

The Project Healthy Minds blunder

Media exposés from Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, and TMZ

Invictus Games chaos

Employee escape plan

The #1 cringe-worthy moment

What do you think of the ranking? Did we miss any moments?
Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro and recap

2:30 - Number 10

6:25 - Number 9

7:35 - Number 8

11:00 - Number 7

23:13 - Number 6

25:10 - Number 5

26:41 - Number 4

28:49 - Number 3

36:22 - Number 2

56:15 - 🥁 Number 1

58:25 - 5 Notable Mentions

Join the discussion and share your thoughts in the comments!
For more breakdowns, explore our other deep dives!
Read more:

Meghan Markle’s Trojan Horse: Using Lili to Sting the Royals (Exclusive)

The Cracks in Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Relationship: Taylor Swift gets dragged in messy takedown

Exposing The Scandalous Truth About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: What Led To Their Departure From The Royal Family?

Exposing Meghan Markle's Past Relationships: Trevor Engelson, Cory Vitiello, and Shady Relationship With Prince Harry

The Truth About How Kate Middleton and Prince William feel about Meghan Markle!

Redoing the Variety interview, throwing a black woman under the bus, and the plane crash theory

Dark Hollywood: Yachting... what is it and who does it?

0:00: Intro and recap2:30: Number 106:25: Number 97:35: Number 811:00: Number 723:13: Number 625:10: Number 526:41: Number 428:49: Number 336:22: Number 256:15: Number 158:25: 5 Notable Mentions
#MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #embarrassingmoments #2025 #businessventures #Netflixdeals #awkwardinterviews #performativephilanthropy #FortuneWomen'sSummit #ProjectHealthyMinds #InvictusGames
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/scandalous-podcast/episodes/697193726f54d6b81f81c0d4
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Taylor Swift transcends the pop star label to become a cultural icon. In this episode, we delve into the psychology contributing to her enduring success. We explore her attachment style, competitiveness, relationships, reinventions, and how she maintains loyalty among fans and collaborators. From record-breaking strategies to public disputes and subtle power moves, discover the psychological factors that have propelled her career for nearly two decades.
This episode offers a psychological analysis, not a diagnosis or criticism, based on her public behavior, lyrics, interviews, and long-term patterns observed by fans. Whether you're an admirer or a critic, gain insights into the mind behind a global phenomenon.
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:43 - Success-oriented childhood
12:12 - Taylor's fear of fading
17:03 - Taylor vs. Olivia Rodrigo
19:26 - Taylor vs. Sabrina Carpenter
23:18 - Taylor vs. Lana Del Rey
28:48 - Taylor's covert narcissism?
30:56 - Taylor vs. Katy Perry
32:15 - Taylor vs. Calvin Harris
36:53 - Rewarding Loyalty
39:41 - Taylor's attachment style
43:53 - Taylor's relationships in the public eye
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Taylor Swift's MEAN EMAIL to Olivia Rodrigo

The Many Faces of Ariana Grande

Inside the scandalous secrets of The Hadid Family

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Spilling Tea on Taylor Swift & Her Dad

00:00:00: Introduction00:02:43: "Success-oriented" childhood00:12:12: Taylor's fear of fading00:17:03: Taylor vs. Olivia Rodrigo00:19:26: Taylor vs. Sabrina Carpenter00:23:18: Taylor vs. Lana Del Rey00:28:48: Taylor's covert narcissism?00:30:56: Taylor vs. Katy Perry00:32:15: Taylor vs. Calvin Harris00:36:53: Rewarding Loyalty00:39:41: Taylor's attachment style00:43:53: Taylor's relationships in the public eye
#TaylorSwift #Psycholo...
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Explore whether Demi Lovato's 'It's Not That Deep' era was sabotaged by her label. Despite captivating concepts and viral moments, the album did not achieve commercial success. This raises questions about industry support, ageism, and promotional strategies.
Join us as we dissect what may have gone wrong, what was beyond Demi's control, and how the music industry treats veteran pop artists in a crowded market. Plus, discover the Khia asylum—what it is and who's involved.
Was Demi Lovato undermined by her label, or is it a reflection of the current pop industry reality? Share your opinions in the comments.
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The Truth Behind Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez's Fallout

Demi Lovato Signing With Scooter Braun

Social Media's Perception of Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato's Ex, Max Ehrich, and More

More Demi posts

0:00: Intro2:07: Billboard Calls Out Label Sabotage6:54: What Worked and What Didn’t9:13: The Brutal Reality of the Pop Industry and the Khia Asylum
#DemiLovato #It'sNotThatDeep #labelsabotage #popindustry #Khiaasylum #musicindustry #ageism #industrysupport
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/scandalous-podcast/episodes/694bb9bf15732cfaba17f989
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Explore the significant changes in the Wicked cast's appearances during their press tour and the online conversations it has sparked. Dive into Ariana Grande's reflections on her early Nickelodeon experiences and how they intersect with the emotional challenges of the Wicked era.
Understand Cynthia Erivo's supportive role for Ariana during public appearances and their dynamic that has captivated public attention. As concerns about Ariana's health and appearance rise, we delve into the origins of these issues.
Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:47 - Confirmed relationship?3:14 - Ariana's babified persona & bodyguard Cynthia6:19 - Victorious trauma12:55 - The drastic change in appearance16:28 - "the tumblr era."
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What really led to the divorce of Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez? And was the Ethan Slater affair real?

Ariana Grande's "yes, and?" didn't make people any less mad...

Let's talk about Ariana Grande getting secretly married to Dalton Gomez...

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's Engagement Isn't As Spontaneous As You Would Think: Here's The Truth

Someone is out to get Ariana Grande CANCELED... Let's talk about Ariana's perfect pop star image and marriage with Dalton Gomez

Why Ariana Grande Can't Stay Single: Will her engagement to Dalton Gomez end with a breakup?

Exposing Ariana Grande As A Person: HER RUDE AWAKENING and Everything That's Contributed To Who She Is Today

Exposing Ariana Grande: Diva Behavior, Insecurities, her relationships (Rick Alvarez, Jai Brooks, Mac Miller etc.), Drugs, PRs, and Why Scooter Braun Was Fired

0:00: Intro1:47: Confirmed relationship?3:14: Ariana's babified persona & bodyguard Cynthia6:19: Victorious trauma12:55: The drastic change in appearance16:28: "the tumblr era."
#ArianaGrande #CynthiaErivo #Wicked #Nickelodeon #emotionalchallenges #healthconcerns
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/scandalous-podcast/episodes/6946114abd12c2e5c88f71d2
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In Meghan Markle’s latest Harper’s Bazaar cover story, her behavior appears calculated and performative. The article details her moments of 'deadpan' under pressure, curated settings, name-dropping, and her enjoyment of celebrity status, revealing more than intended.
This episode dissects the interview and photoshoot from a behavioral perspective, identifying patterns, contradictions, and narcissistic parallels—purely analysis, not diagnosis.
Discover why this managed image struggles to connect with the public.
Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro and recap
3:46 - The Calculated Duchess
13:55 - Meghan Deadpans, Freezes, and Rambles
21:03 - Meghan’s Flex and Her Cold Goodbye
29:37 - The Narcissistic Parallels
Read More:

Meghan Markle’s Trojan Horse: Using Lili to Sting the Royals

The Cracks in Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Relationship

Exposing The Scandalous Truth About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Exposing Meghan Markle's Past Relationships

The Truth About How Kate Middleton and Prince William feel about Meghan Markle

Redoing the Variety Interview

Dark Hollywood: Yachting

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0:00: Intro and recap3:46: The Calculated Duchess13:55: Meghan Deadpans, Freezes, and Rambles21:03: Meghan’s Flex and Her Cold Goodbye29:37: The Narcissistic Parallels
#MeghanMarkle #behavioralanalysis #narcissism #RoyalFamily #celebritybehavior #Harper’sBazaar
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/scandalous-podcast/episodes/6946114cbd12c2e5c88f71d9
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