Ep. 9: Vote Dan for iHeartRadio's Top Podcast Host, Gypsy Rose Blanchard News, and Can You Stay Friends With an Ex?

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What's in the box:
Martín and Dan are back with a jam packed pop culture and true crime podcast episode, and they need your help. Dan is competing in Ryan Seacrest's top podcast host contest, where the winner gets $25,000 and a six part series produced by iHeartRadio. His pitch is an in depth Mariah Carey career podcast, and you can vote for free once a day (link below). Then Martín reports on some wild neighborhood gossip from his street in Sydney, including houses hitting the market and a shocking crime on the block.

In the crime report, a longtime listener sparks a deep dive into the latest Gypsy Rose Blanchard news, from the HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest to the headlines surrounding the death of her fiancé. That leads to a tangent on Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, plus the AI generated YouTube content that fooled Martín. For this week's suggestions, Martín spotlights Tinashe's new album Pop Star and Dan can't stop playing Jamie Miller's viral TikTok hit "Baby Doll." Finally, a listener from Chicago asks whether it's possible to stay friends with an ex after a recent breakup, and the guys weigh in on timing, mixed friend groups, and not leading someone on. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

Homework:
Listen to: Pop Star - Tinashe
Listen to: Babydoll - Jamie Miller

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