Listen, the podcast itself is okay as a pop culture podcast that doesn’t really dive too deeply into topics etc etc. BUT, twice now (as far as I’m aware), they have had such weak and outdated and lackluster takes on Palestine, specifically in relation to Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler. They’ve tried to frame the genocide as a complex topic that people have varying opinions on, which is ridiculous framing, and tried to frame anti-genocide protesters protesting Gal Gadot as doing so because she was speaking Hebrew when she collected her ludicrous Hollywood Star. They weren’t protesting her because of that?? They did so because she has continued to manufacture consent for a genocide and dehumanize Palestinians. Acknowledging and protecting indigenous communities shouldn’t begin and end with a podcast disclaimer, and as Israel continues to commit genocide in Gaza—as revered organizations like Amnesty International have concluded—and massacre children, adults, and the elderly in tandem with starvation and dehumanization campaigns, I implore this podcast’s hosts to be extremely careful with their framing around problematic figures like Gal Gadot.

The March 11, 2025 episode prompted me to leave a review. The guest host Cassenya Luca (apologies if I’ve misspelled) that was on today has a terrible attitude. Five minutes into listening to her basic opinions gave me the serious ick. She strong-arms The Spill as though she’s the host every time she is a guest on this show, and while she called Meghan’s show “inauthentic” with a sneer in her voice, Cassenya breezily mentioned that she’s just got done recording her other podcast before coming to this one, which was the fakest, smug-est delivery ever. She should save some of the sneers she gives to Meghan and use them on herself. She also repeatedly pointed out that Meghan gets a lot of hate and she didn’t mean to be hateful… and then proceeded to do both. In my opinion, actual critiques of a show that simply isn’t your cup of tea is one thing. Pointing out what you don’t like about something and then labeling that thing in a negative light with your tone and your words is quite another, and it’s childish. Anything mildly positive Cassenya said, was said in a tone that sounded like she was offering a crumb. Special thanks to Laura for literally correcting Cassenya when Cassenya declared that Meghan and Harry didn’t want to do royal duties anymore; Cassenya sounded like an uninformed person who talks loudly whether her information is correct or not. I hope different guest hosts are invited to do this show in the future when needed. That said, I enjoy The Spill with Laura and Em a lot.

I’ve listened to nearly every episode of this show since early 2023, and while I do enjoy it, it is important to note that there are consistent factual inaccuracies that are easily disproven by any reputable news publication. As a self-proclaimed pop culture and news fangirl, I’m consistently reading up on and listening to celebrity news and culture (NOT from tabloid media), and it can be frustrating at times to hear The Spill team consistently get facts wrong, especially when they’re giving “background” about the origin of a story. Please, please, please do more preparation and research, ladies! You are highly intelligent, but the consistent lack of attention to detail can get so frustrating. If the stories were less sugary, the journalism would be considered highly irresponsible. The Shameless girls do an incredible job researching their stories and citing their sources. When they don’t know a piece of info, they also acknowledge that or research in real time vs purporting incorrect info to cover themselves (an LB staple move, unfortunately). I know Shameless and The Spill are different formats and vibes and I do listen to both, but The Spill has the potential to be much stronger with a little more factual refinement and finesse.

I love you ladies and the show and you’re the first podcast I listen to every morning to start the day cheerfully. But as much as it may pain Robbie Williams to hear it ,I live in America and have NEVER heard of him! I went back and looked at his movies and songs and I’ve never seen or heard any of them. He looks cute, but apparently he’s not the star he thinks he is. Glad you enjoyed his movie Em.

I love the content… I listen daily. However, I wish you really did link the articles and past episodes in the show notes like you always say you’re going to do!

Like talking at the same like time is like rude and like hard to like listen to. Someone starts like a sentence then like another cuts them off. Do like your like homework and like prepare like yourselves. This was my first and like last time like listening. Like I hope you get like better.

I give this to stars because I listen to the episode of Dakota Johnson, and they made very fair points about the Nepo baby conversation. However, as a Native person their “land acknowledgment” should just be taken out because the lack of effort behind it is unsettling. Also, the episode about Taylor Swift sidestepping a controversy at the Super Bowl. One would assume it was about supporting a team with a racist mascot. However, not a word about this was mentioned. what controversy was bigger than that? All I can conclude is that this is an example of white feminism and unfortunately I won’t be listening again.

This podcast has become my daily check in on my way to work. 95% of the time they are discussing one of my must hear topics. They keep it short and sweet which happens to last my entire drive to work. All in all it’s the perfect little podcast to start my work day.

I listen to the spill every morning before work and while I don’t always agree with their sometimes harsh criticism of Americans and American culture I do love the content. It’s my guilty pleasure to listen to celebrity news every morning and I think that Laura Brodnick is so wise and knowledgeable even if we don’t agree on everything! Thank you for making my mornings more fun!

Everyone seems so sweet and love how all the ladies speak about others. Being able to listen to a pop culture podcast that doesn’t completely tear celebrities down is very refreshing.

This podcast is my favorite. The hosts are witty and fun, intelligent.

I use to love this show. It is thankfully how I found mama Mia. I have a hard time listening to this show now. They’re all Kardashian fans and don’t critically think nor mention how damaging that family is to young people. All they do is say they know it’s embarrassing but they just love that family. SMH

Very gossipy, click bait and irrelevant.

This is the ONLY reason I will stop listening to this podcast 😭

Always informative, entertaining, compelling, the banter is almost always hilarious & I look forward to hearing the next episode

If you are looking for the millionth podcast that spouts uneducated group think of things that are true....this is the podcast for you. Have fun. No thanks.

I forgot how I found this but I’m so glad!!! I love all the hosts, they are the girls you want to be best friends with. Love from Texas

i’m normally love this show. i love how nuanced and progressive your coverage is, uplifting the perspectives of marginalized voices. however, i am absolutely baffled by your coverage of the johnny depp and amber heard case, and how you unabashedly take her side solely because she is a woman, with very little based on things that come in court. you conveniently only cover things that are damning to depp and ignore everything that highlights that amber heard herself was an abuser and has a pattern of lying and changing her story regarding this incident. many survivors of DV recognize johnny himself was the survivor here. yet you paint support of him as everyone dismissing women and framing her as the big bad. make your coverage more even, not just when it’s convenient for your narrative of amber heard as a brazen survivor. she’s not. it’s annoying.

Laura and Kee are so funny and have the best energy! I don’t have time to watch all my favorite TV shows, so I get the juicy gossip from my favorite two ladies!! It’s my favorite podcast and I just can’t get enough!

Keep it up!

You both are great to listen to and you keep me engaged! Keep up the great work!I

Great current information. Look forward to hosts updates on pop culture. Well done!!