Overview of Some Things Are Sacred
This episode (from Loud Speakers Network / The Read) is a wide-ranging pop-culture and advice show blending celeb news, trailer reactions, listener mail, and a signature “read” segment. Hosts riff on recent celebrity moments (Beyoncé backstage, SZA’s charitable meals), break down trailers (Toy Story 5, Super Mario Galaxy, Devil Wears Prada sequel), cover scandals and legal updates (Antonio Brown, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Wendy Williams), answer listener questions about roommates and co-parenting, and finish with a fictional-character “read” from the new Stephen King–adjacent series Welcome to Derry. The episode also includes several sponsor reads.
Key segments and topics
- Pop-culture chatter about recent celebrity appearances, social media moments, and industry gossip.
- Hot Tops: reactions to movie trailers and TV rumors.
- Celebrity news roundup: legal cases, health updates, and public behavior.
- Listener letters: practical, candid advice on roommate boundaries and navigating holidays after betrayal.
- The Read: a theatrical “read” calling out a fictional character (Ronnie) from Welcome to Derry.
- Multiple sponsor spots woven into the episode.
Pop culture — “Hot Tops”
- Beyonce/Kelly Rowland moment: hosts enjoyed Beyoncé wearing a Kelly Rowland lanyard backstage and praised small acts of loyalty.
- Black Excellence highlight: SZA teamed with John & Vinny’s (LA) and her nonprofit “Not Charity” to donate 1,400 meals to SNAP recipients — hosts applaud practical philanthropy.
- Trailers and teasers discussed:
- Toy Story 5 — teaser shows toys reacting to a tablet/iPad-like toy; hosts are mildly skeptical about another Toy Story sequel but note cast returns (Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, etc.).
- Super Mario Galaxy (sequel to the Super Mario Bros. movie) — lots of gamer Easter eggs; casting (Chris Pratt, Brie Larson as Rosalina) gets mixed reactions.
- Devil Wears Prada sequel teaser — excited reaction: Miranda priestley and Andy Sachs moment teased; hosts enthusiastic and ready to buy tickets.
- TV/celebrity rumors:
- Zendaya reportedly distancing herself from co-star Sydney Sweeney for Euphoria press because of Sweeney’s political/public behavior — hosts question how much that will affect promotion.
- Living Single reliving podcast: nostalgia and praise for the show’s aging well.
Celebrity news, scandals & legal updates
- Wendy Williams: a reported neurologist’s assessment says she does not have frontotemporal dementia (contradicting prior diagnosis); hosts are skeptical and cautious about the source but hope she’s doing better.
- Antonio Brown: detained/extradited after an incident involving shots fired and alleged attempted murder; hosts summarize confusing timeline (incident in May, AB allegedly abroad, returned and arrested, now on house arrest).
- Sean “Diddy” Combs at federal prison (Fort Dix): concerns about special treatment (chaplain’s assistant duties, calls/visitation irregularities), alleged phone rule breaches and perception he’s getting preferential treatment.
- Tory Lanez: appeal denied — conviction stands; host expresses strong disapproval.
- Various celebrity relationship rumors (Clarissa Shields / Papoose) clarified — Clarissa denies engagement reports.
Listener letters — advice and takeaways
- Roommate used expensive hair product (Sacred) without asking:
- Hosts’ consensus: disrespectful, but petty to bill while moving out soon.
- Practical advice: set boundaries, keep high-value personal care items in private space, request simple restitution only if desired — otherwise move on since tenant is leaving soon.
- Natalie: discovered partner cheated during pregnancy; they still live together and are co-parenting a one-year-old. Concerns about holiday appearances and family dynamics:
- Hosts recommend prioritizing the child’s firsts and creating private family moments (focus on your child’s holiday magic).
- Start an exit strategy — financial independence and a plan to leave are emphasized.
- For family gatherings: either keep explanations simple (“we’re dealing with personal stuff”) or be selective about how much to disclose; protect your mental space.
The Read (fictional-character call-out)
- Hosts perform a “read” on Veronica “Ronnie” Grogan from HBO Max’s Welcome to Derry (It prequel).
- Summary: Ronnie’s decisions (letting kids into her dad’s theater where supernatural violence occurred) drew scathing critique from hosts — they frame her actions as reckless given the outcomes and racialized danger in 1950s Derry.
- Tone: humorous but stern, using the character’s choices to mock bad judgment in storytelling.
Notable quotes & moments
- Praise for charity-focused celebrity action: “It’s great to see big artists put food in people’s bellies.”
- On Diddy in prison: frustration that fame and wealth appear to bend rules inside institutions.
- On co-parenting while betrayed: “Start writing a plan to get the fuck out” — hosts urge concrete exit planning and focusing on the child’s well-being.
Sponsors and ads called out
- Wellness Pet Food
- Metro by T-Mobile (price guarantee)
- Chime (banking features)
- Squarespace (website/domain)
- Tremfaya (prescription treatment)
- Chevy (season passes promotion)
- RC Willey (Black Friday sale)
- Doritos Golden Sriracha
Main takeaways
- Celebrity philanthropy (SZA) gets strong approval — practical help yields immediate community impact.
- Pop-culture nostalgia (Devil Wears Prada sequel) and big-studio sequels/trilogies continue to drive fan excitement — but reaction is mixed depending on casting and perceived authenticity.
- Legal and health news around public figures remains messy — hosts encourage skepticism about single-source claims, especially involving medical diagnoses or PR-driven statements.
- Personal boundaries matter: expensive personal items (haircare, etc.) require clear rules with roommates; if cohabiting with an unfaithful co-parent, prioritize the child’s needs and develop a clear plan for independence.
- The “read” format remains a signature bit: sharp, theatrical, and judgmental in a way listeners expect.
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