Snark Bait

Whether you’ve followed the teen drama since 2020 or just vaguely know who Chase Stokes is because of us (sorry), we’re unpacking the lore, blind items, and rumored onset drama and romances between Chase, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Rudy Pankow.

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@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

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Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (The Odyssey vs. Outer Banks Finale Talk)

04:20 Charlize Theron/Practical Magic Tangent & Setting Up Today's Cast Deep Dive

06:35 Season 5 Finale Reactions & Blind Items Format Intro

07:55 Madeline Klein: Background & Typecasting as the "Sarah Cameron" Archetype

15:00 Madeline's Dating Pattern: Jackson Guthy, Pete Davidson, Zach Bia & Luca Doncic

19:30 Henry Smith, New Boyfriend Michael Reyes' Cheating Allegations & Lucas Gage Friendship

23:10 Madeline's Blind Items: Fake Relationships, Rehab Rumors & Drug Culture Tangent

28:35 Spider-Man 4 Rumors, the "Golden Cage" of OBX's Schedule & Brand Deals

33:30 Comparing Madeline to Sydney Sweeney & Emily Ratajkowski's Careers

34:50 Chase Stokes: Background & Health Struggles from Playing John B.

38:00 Mental Health, TMS Therapy & Losing His Identity to the Role

40:00 Dating Madeline On-Set, Kelsey Ballerini Relationship & Her "Emerald City" Lyrics

44:10 Rudy Panco's Stunt Double vs. Chase & Madeline's On-Set Professionalism

46:30 Chase & Kelsey's On-Again-Off-Again Timeline, Blind Items & Career Aspirations

50:30 Madison Bailey: Background, Adoption & Coming Out as Pansexual

53:10 Rudy Panco & Elaine Seamek: Relationship, Fan Harassment & Trolls Targeting Her

57:05 JJ vs. John B.: The Show's Original Heartthrob & JJ's Death Impact

1:00:00 Cast's Awkward Reunion Interviews & the 2023 Dinner Rift

1:03:30 Fractured Cast Dynamic, Harassment Against Elaine & Jonathan Davis' Reputation

1:06:40 Patreon Recap & Outro
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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie catch up on the latest, from Clayton Echard’s accuser taking a plea deal to Brittany Cartwright taking out a restraining order on Jax Taylor, Sofia Franklyn getting married, and so much more.

CORRECTION: Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom HaShoah.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse re Jax Taylor. Please listen with discretion.

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Got a closet full of clothes you never wear? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing today — with no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn!

Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Baxter's ER Visit, Euphoria Finale)

02:25 Beef Stew, Kitchen Appliance Talk & Instant Pot Nostalgia

05:45 Breaking News: John Galliano's Met Gala Exhibit Pulled Amid Antisemitism Backlash

11:55 Love Island Reunion, "Let's Marry Harry" Backlash & Contestants' Fading Fame

15:45 Love Is Blind UK: All Four Couples Married & US vs. UK Dating Culture

18:40 Laura Owens Pleads Guilty: Fake Pregnancy Fraud Case & Iceland Podcast Scam

25:40 Jax Taylor: New Restraining Order, Leaked Abuse Audio & Brittany's Allegations

28:55 Comparing Brittany's Situation to Taylor Armstrong's RHOBH History

31:10 Jax's Pattern of Behavior, Lori Kay Staying with Him & Root Cause Speculation

35:00 Paige Lorenz Influencer Drama, "Clawgate" & Reddit Harassment/Body-Shaming

40:00 Sophia Franklin's Marriage, Honeymoon Vlog & Post-Wedding Blues Concerns

43:40 Dark Energy Objects: Shopbop's Declining Quality & Shipping Issues

47:55 Outer Banks Season 5 Finale Talk & Drew Starkey in "Queer"

49:45 Light Energy Objects: "Practical Magic" Rewatch & 90s Nostalgia

52:20 Dark Energy Objects: Revolve Frustrations & Contaminated Clothing Horror Stories

54:50 Light Energy Objects: Beach Days & the Science of Ocean Therapy

57:20 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro
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This OG influencer was once widely perceived as Italian royalty — until a scandal involving a Christmas cake (yes, a Christmas cake!) brought her empire tumbling down.

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Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.

Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!

Get ahead of it now and get $15 OFF your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code SNARK!

Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less!

Got a closet full of clothes you never wear? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing today — with no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn!

Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Introducing Chiara Ferragni: Christy's Unfamiliarity

04:25 Early Life, The Blonde Salad's Founding & OG Blogger Era

09:15 Wink Eye Shoe Line, LA Move & Harvard Case Study

12:10 Trust, Relatability & Matilda Djerf Comparison

15:50 Vogue Cover, Forbes Ranking & Luxury Brand Partnerships

18:00 "Unposted" Documentary, COVID Fundraiser & "The Ferragnez" Show

19:50 Board Seats, Fragrance Line & the Fenice Holding Company

21:55 Pandoro Gate: The Pink Cake Charity Scam Begins

24:20 The Real Numbers, US vs. Italian Regulation & Leaked Emails

21:10 The Easter Egg Scandal & the Trudy Doll: More Fake Charities

33:25 Criminal Case: Aggravated Fraud Charges & the Verdict

42:00 Business Fallout: Board Removal, Lawsuits & Brand Revenue Collapse

46:00 Celebrity Brand Survival: Rare Beauty, Rhode, 818 & Skims

49:40 The Ferragni Law & Marriage to Fedez: Wedding & Power Couple Status

54:40 Politics, Giorgia Meloni & the Sanremo Kiss Scandal

57:30 The Divorce, Cheating Allegations & Custody Arrangements

1:08:05 Where She Is Now: Reputation Recovery & New Relationship

1:13:35 Outro, Patreon Preview & Merch Announcement
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Welcome back to the best day of the week! Christy and Sophie have MUCH to discuss, including but not limited to: “The Valley” reunion part 3, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move back to the UK, Sydney Sweeney’s lingerie brand that’s apparently floundering, Chase Stokes and “Outer Banks,” and soooo much more.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.

Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!

Get ahead of it now and get $15 OFF your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code SNARK!

Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less!

Got a closet full of clothes you never wear? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing today — with no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn!

Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Trip to London, Weekend Recaps, Allergy Shot Bruise)

04:15 Hayden Panettiere's Mother Leslie Vogel's GMA Interview & Backlash

06:15 The Valley Reunion: Andy Cohen Calling Out Danny's Drinking

08:30 Kristen's Reunion Behavior & Lala Overstepping Her Role

12:00 Nia's Loyalty to Danny & Bringing Their Baby to Parties

14:30 Sydney Sweeney's "Syrn" Lingerie Brand: Pricing & Branding Criticism

21:10 Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun's Relationship

23:20 Sydney Sweeney's Brand Decline & Public Image Missteps

24:45 Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Moving Back to the UK

26:50 The Gentleman Casting Backlash & Royal Family Racism

28:35 Comparing Harry & Meghan to Reality TV Comebacks & Speculating on Their Finances

34:25 Prince Harry's Bizarre Podcast Pitch Ideas & Spare

35:30 D-Listed Blog Nostalgia & "Prince Hot Ginge"

36:50 Chase Stokes Mea Culpa: Why They've Always Hated Him

42:10 Drew Starkey's Rising Career & Upcoming Projects

43:40 Outer Banks Acting Critique: Madison Bailey & Chase Stokes

45:15 DEO: Reflecting on Hayden Panettiere's Legacy & Public Perception

47:35 DEO: Ashton Kutcher's Resurfaced Punk'd Clip About Underage Stars

48:45 DEO: Brooks Marks on Next Gen NYC & LEO: Love Is Blind UK

49:45 LEO: Meditation & Mindfulness Practice

52:00 Patreon/Thursday Previews & Outro
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How did Jonah Hill go from lovable comedy darling to one of the most bitter and snarkable actors in Hollywood? We attempt to unpack it (while giving him his 10s for the masterpiece that is “21 Jump Street”).

Thank you to our sponsors!

Vionic Shoes — wearable wellbeing for your feet! Use code SNARK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account.

Make your summer bedding feel better. Go to Quince.com/SNARKBAIT for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!

Get ahead of it now and get $15 OFF your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code SNARK!

Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less!

Got a closet full of clothes you never wear? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing today — with no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn!

Get ad-free and bonus episodes weekly on our Patreon — and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and watch full episodes on YouTube!

@snarkbaitpod

@christynoel__

@soph_ross

FULL LINKS:

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/snarkbaitpod

Full video up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@snarkbaitpod

Snark Bait Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snarkbaitpod/

Christy’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christynoel__/

Sophie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soph_ross/

Substack https://substack.com/@snarkbaitpod

Approximate Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Catch-Up (Patreon AMA Recap)

01:30 Introducing Jonah Hill: Insecurity, Ego & Resentment of Fame

02:30 Friend Group, a Valet's Bad Experience & Recent Smartless Appearance

04:30 Early Life: Family, Cheviot Hills Upbringing & Adam Levine Friendship

11:30 Career Rise: Superbad, SNL & Turning Down The Hangover

13:50 Moneyball, 21 Jump Street & Joining Bruno's Writers Room

19:00 Wolf of Wall Street, 22 Jump Street & Directing Mid90s

24:00 Zine, Losing The Batman's Riddler Role & Don't Look Up

25:20 Stepping Back from Press, Anxiety & the Stutz Documentary

27:10 Body Image Arc: From Zine to "I'll Annihilate You" (2018-2026)

29:00 You People: Cast, Controversy & Antisemitism Criticism

32:30 Recent Writing Career & Weight Loss/Ozempic Rumors

38:00 Claudia Oshry Comparison, Drug Rumors & Homophobic Slur Controversy

42:00 Dating History, Marriage to Olivia Miller & Sarah Brady Abuse Allegations

48:10 Public Backlash, Alexa Nicholas Allegations & Kat Tenbarge Lawsuit

53:10 Revisiting the 2026 Smartless Interview & Final Thoughts

01:01:20 Outro & Show Plugs
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