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Pseudo-Intellectual with Lauren Chen

524 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings

Lauren Chen dives into stories not covered anywhere else at the intersection of culture and politics.

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Feminism ABANDONS Women For MALES? With Amala Ekpunobi | 3/20/2024

March 20, 2024 18:56 - 1 hour

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The Girlboss Netflix Movie No One Needed! 'Damsel' Movie Review | 3/16/24

March 16, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes

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UK: Children CANNOT Consent! With Keri Smith | 3/13/2024

March 15, 2024 21:40 - 1 hour

In this episode, Keri Smith joins to discuss the U.K. decision to stop prescribing medical transition for children, the backlash to Lady Gaga's decision to honor Dylan Mulvaney on International Women's Day, and Ben Shapiro's Social Security stance. Drink Beam! Shopbeam.com/Lauren Minds Fest: https://tickets.vulcanpresents.com/e/minds-fest/tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White People THREATEN Democracy? With Gavin McInnes | 3/6/2024

March 07, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour

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Star Wars' 'The Acolyte' Is a DISASTER Waiting to Happen | 3/5/2024

March 07, 2024 14:25 - 11 minutes

Leslye Headland and Kathleen Kennedy are on a quest to destroy a galaxy. The new Disney+ show "The Acolyte" is proof! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is It Worth It? 'Dune: Part 2' (Movie Review) | 3/4/24

March 05, 2024 01:13 - 10 minutes

Going to the movies to watch liberal propaganda doesn't seem like a fun way to spend your time. Sadly, that is what has been happening for way too long. Imagine my surprise when watching Dune 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anti-Woke Comedian PEPPER-SPRAYED? | Guest: Chrissie Mayr | 2/28/2024

March 01, 2024 14:23 - 1 hour

Chrissie Mayr joins "Pseudo-Intellectual Live" to discuss her recent encounters in the wilds of comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Hollywood FEMINISM Gets WRONG? | Guest: Brianna Wu | 2/26/24

February 27, 2024 04:26 - 1 hour

In this stream Brianna Wu joins to discuss DEI, Hollywood feminism, communism, and America as an arsenal of democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madame Web: The Latest M-She-U Disaster! (Movie Review) | 2/20/24

February 20, 2024 21:06 - 16 minutes

The M-She-U continues to crush its fans. This latest blow to the Spider-Verse might be the final straw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVE in 2024: OnlyFans, Red Pill, Polyamory & More With Destiny | 2/14/24

February 14, 2024 21:51 - 1 hour

Head to https://factormeals.com/chen50 and use code chen50 to get 50% off! In this special VALENTINE'S episode, popular streamer Destiny joins us to discuss modern relationships as well as his recent conversation with Ben Shapiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Gets a New Look! Is It WOKE? (2024 Show Review) | 2/14/24

February 14, 2024 16:53 - 12 minutes

Head to http://bouqs.com use promo code LAUREN for 25% off! The legendary "Brangelina" film from 2005 got a new look, this time with new races, a new plot, and checking all the DEI boxes. Is it worth a watch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feminism Forces Hollywood to Hate Men | 2/9/24

February 09, 2024 21:00 - 18 minutes

Head to http://bouqs.com use promo code LAUREN for 25% off! From "Star Trek" to basically all Disney movies, men have been displayed as incompetent and lazy. Meanwhile, the ladies have been chosen to outshine these once legendary characters. Indiana Jones, Iron Man, Picard, "Star Trek," and let's not forget about the Hulk. The M-She-U and the rest of Hollywood is making it clear: men are not welcome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is AMERICA The Good Guy? Are Neocons BACK? With Dave Smith | 2/9/24

February 09, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour

Comic and Libertarian Dave Smith joins us to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East, and whether the actions of the American government have the same moral grounding internationally as domestically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Carano SUES Disney! Elon Musk Joins The Force | 2/8/24

February 08, 2024 21:05 - 12 minutes

Head to http://bouqs.com use promo code LAUREN for 25% off! The battle between Disney and Gina Carano continues with an official lawsuit being filed today! The force against Disney received tons of support, including a notable endorsement from Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans Accuse the Oscars of Being SEXIST over 'Barbie' Nominations? Hillary Clinton Weighs In | 1/31/24

January 31, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes

Head to http://bouqs.com use promo code LAUREN for 25% off! The Left is furious over the Oscar nominations regarding the "Barbie" movie. Apparently, the Oscars are now sexist and not woke enough for the Left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did WOKENESS Destroy Entertainment? With Dave Landau | 1/31/24

January 31, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour

Comedian and BlazeTV Host Dave Landau joins us to discuss the crazy worlds of Hollywood, comedy, and politics, and how wokeness is affecting it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Silverman BUTCHERS Comedy Special With Woke Rants | 1/30/24

January 31, 2024 01:03 - 14 minutes

Head to http://bouqs.com use promo code LAUREN for 25% off! Sarah Silverman had an HBO comedy special that was brutal. It was closer to a political speech than an actual comedy. From pronouns to pro-choice lingo, the cringe is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Hazbin Hotel' Was a Taste of HELL (Show Review) 1/26/24

January 26, 2024 17:38 - 11 minutes

After a trailer for "Hazbin Hotel" was released, it's time to review Amazon Prime's latest animated show. We haven't seen the second month of the year, yet it won't get worse than this... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Handler's Jokes Make Legacy Actors Cringe! 1/25/24

January 25, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes

The monologue delivered by Chelsea Handler at the Critics Choice Awards was inappropriate and awkward, leaving many veteran actors unamused. Robert De Niro & Harrison Ford almost lost their cool after she repeatedly hit on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passport Bros, Prenups & GENDER with Zuby | 1/24/24

January 24, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour

Rapper, author, and podcast host Zuby joins us to discuss the modern world of dating and how wokeness has changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Most RACIST Movie of 2024?! | 1/18/24

January 18, 2024 23:25 - 10 minutes

This new movie is truly shocking! When you think Hollywood can't get worse, it does. Thankfully, this movie is facing backlash from people of every race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New & Diverse 'Mean Girls' Was a NIGHTMARE! (Review) | 1/17/24

January 17, 2024 21:06 - 17 minutes

With the release of the new "Mean Girls," many had hoped to see one of their favorite films re-emerge new and improved. Many were also disappointed, including me. The "Mean Girls" musical was unentertaining and really hard to watch — for many reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberalism: Downfall Of The West? with Carl Benjamin | 1/17/24

January 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour

In this episode of Pseudo-Intellectual, Carl Benjamin, founder of the Lotus Eaters, joins to discuss liberalism's failures, the state of young men, and the moral framework of atheism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woke 'Echo' Was WORSE Than I Thought! (Review) | 1/15/24

January 15, 2024 18:25 - 22 minutes

In this review, we take a critical look at the latest “Echo” show. The pandering in this show was beyond comprehension. Surpassing low expectations, the show disappoints with its lackluster performance and estrogen mania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WOKE Star Wars: The Dark Side of Disney's New Rey Movie | 1/11/24

January 11, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes

The latest Star Wars movie is predicted to be a massive flop! Disney's choice of director, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, raises concern due to her lack of qualifications and her woke ideology. She has made numerous irritating statements in interviews, such as enjoying "making men uncomfortable" and infusing "activism" into all her projects. Obaid-Chinoy's approach will be a disaster for the Star Wars franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden Globes Show Was MISERABLE ... | 1/9/24

January 09, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes

The Golden Globe Awards show was last weekend, and it flopped. Not to anyone's surprise! In this review, we cover the worst and best moments of the Golden Globe Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom Destined To FAIL? REVIEW | 12/28/23

December 28, 2023 20:00 - 18 minutes

Aquaman 2 is finally out, but was the wait worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'WONKA' Is SHOCKINGLY Good? (Review) | 12/19/23

December 20, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes

Head to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code CHEN at checkout to save up to 40%! "Wonka" (2023), starring Timothee Chalamet, has been released, and surprisingly ... it's good? In this review, we'll discuss the controversy of Chalamet's casting, as well as the charges that this film is just a cynical money-grab! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 In Review: What Makes the Cut? | 12/18/23

December 19, 2023 01:00 - 15 minutes

Lauren goes through her favorite 2023 releases in both television and film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Ferrell The FEMINIST? | 12/15/23

December 16, 2023 00:30 - 9 minutes

Will Ferrell gave the opening remarks for the recently held Women in Entertainment Gala, where he begged Kerry Washington to run for president and, more generally, for women to run the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rachel Zegler APOLOGY Tour Has Started | 12/14/23

December 14, 2023 22:00 - 11 minutes

The actress has been dialing back her abrasive commentary, particularly surrounding "Snow White," but not everyone’s buying it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Dr. Who’ Is UNFATHOMABLY Woke Now | 12/13/23

December 13, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes

The long-running TV show has become increasingly infested with leftist trash. Recent episodes have had the Doctor asking an alien its pronouns and a trans person basically having superpowers by virtue of being trans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FEMINIST Comedian Is ... ACTUALLY FUNNY? Michelle Wolf Review | 12/12/23

December 13, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes

Michelle Wolf recently released a new comedy special, “It’s Great to Be Here,” and surprisingly, it wasn’t awful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woke or Not?? GTA VI Breaks the Internet (Trailer Reaction) | 12/11/23

December 12, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes

The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI trailer launched, and the hype has been unprecedented. However, some are wondering whether or not this game will follow the recent trend toward being woke in AAA gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift: Unfairly Hated or Overly Dramatic? | 12/7/23

December 08, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes

Head to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code CHEN at checkout to save up to 40%! Taylor Swift was just named Time’s 2023 Person of the Year, and in her accompanying interview, she spends a lot of time complaining about how hard life has been for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No More Nudity in Hollywood? | 12/4/23

December 05, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes

Nudity in film and television might be trending downward, with actors reiterating their dislike of it and younger generations echoing the sentiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Something Special’ Is Not Very Special | Pseudo-Intellectual with Lauren | 12/2/23

December 02, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes

Hannah Gadsby released her third Netflix special, “Something Special,” earlier in the year to very little fanfare. The result is perhaps better than expected — but still not very good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taika Waititi Is AWFUL! | 12/1/23

December 01, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes

Taika Waititi claimed that he only directed two “Thor” movies out of desperation rather than any actual interest in them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Rife in Hot Water? ‘Natural Selection’ Review | 11/30/23

November 30, 2023 20:30 - 14 minutes

Head to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code CHEN to save up to 40%! Matt Rife recently went viral for a joke from his new special, which saw some of his fans looking to cancel him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenna Ortega vs. Cancel Culture? | 11/28/23

November 29, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes

After Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream VII, Ortega dropped out of the film citing scheduling issues. Is that a legitimate reason or is there something more behind it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Criticism of ‘The Marvels’ Sexist? | 11/27/23

November 28, 2023 00:30 - 11 minutes

Go to BlazeTV.com and use promo code “CyberMonday30” for 30% off your first year of BlazeTV+. Actor Paul Scheer defended “The Marvels” in a recent video and claimed that it was receive unfair criticism due to it being female-led. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Disney Mediocrity: ‘Wish’ Review | 11/27/23

November 27, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes

Head to https://shopbeam.com/lauren for up to 50% off Beam's best-selling Dream Powder! Disney’s latest film, “Wish,” was just released, and, as expected, it did not impress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Way Too White: Feige’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Concern | 11/22/23

November 23, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes

Start aging on your terms. Use LAUREN to save 15% at checkout at neurohacker.com/LAUREN According to reports, Pedro Pascal was apparently given the role of Mr. Fantastic in the upcoming “Fantastic Four” movie because Kevin Feige thought that the cast was too white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Fox’s Career Change? Actress Releases Poetry Book | 11/22/23

November 22, 2023 20:00 - 13 minutes

Actress Megan Fox just released a book of poetry. Is she a future poet laureate? Maybe not, but the results may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Hunger Games’ Review: WORSE Than ‘The Marvels’? | 11/20/23

November 20, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutes

Head to https://www.cozyearth.com and use the code CHEN to save up to 40%! "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel to the “Hunger Games” series, was just released to a very mixed reception and a worse opening weekend than “The Marvels." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANOTHER Black Cleopatra? Zendaya Announced for New Biopic | 11/15/23

November 16, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes

Months after the notorious Jada Pinkett Smith-produced Netflix “documentary” was released, we are getting another blackwashed Cleopatra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worst Ever MCU Movie? ‘The Marvels’ Bombs at Box Office | 11/14/23

November 15, 2023 19:26 - 11 minutes

Head to https://www.GetLiverHelp.com/Lauren to try Liver Health Formula and get a FREE bottle of Nano Powered Omega-3! The MCU’s latest movie, “The Marvels,” just had the worst debut out of the 33 films in the franchise. While it wasn’t expected to do particularly well, the opening numbers were even worse than the already very poor expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Convoluted MESS: ‘The Marvels’ Review | 11/13/23

November 14, 2023 19:17 - 23 minutes

Head to https://shopbeam.com/lauren for up to 50% off Beam's best-selling Dream Powder! “The Marvels” is finally out, and it leaves much to be desired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘The Simpsons’ in 2023: What Has The Show Become? | 11/9/23

November 10, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes

With Homer declaring he’ll no longer strangle Bart and the recasting of certain characters, “The Simpsons” producers have made many changes in recent years. Have these changes helped or hindered the show? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daisy Ridley's STAGNANT Career? | 11/9/23

November 09, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes

Head to https://www.GetLiverHelp.com/Lauren to try Liver Health Formula and get a FREE bottle of Nano Powered Omega-3! Despite starring in the “Star Wars” sequels, Daisy Ridley’s acting career has been largely underwhelming. Lauren discusses what might be contributing to her lack of success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dave Rubin
1 Episode
Gavin McInnes
1 Episode
James Lindsay
1 Episode
Mia Khalifa
1 Episode
Stefan Molyneux
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