Welcome to FluentlyForward (Fluently Forward) the podcast hosted by Shannon McNamara where we dive into the world of celebrity gossip, blind items, and fun theories. If you're looking for juicy details and inside information on your favorite stars and the scandals they're involved in, then you're in the right place! Each episode, we'll be discussing the latest trending topics in the entertainment industry, from celebrity breakups and makeups to the latest news. But we won't just be regurgitating the same old stories you've heard before - we'll be bringing you speculation, insider information and exclusive details that you won't find anywhere else.
Latest episodes
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Fluently Fixed - ADHD Hacks, People Pleasers & Getting Promoted
#48 trending · Entertainment News
Fluently Fixed is back with more morally dubious advice that will never involve me telling you to meditate or go for a walk! This week, we’re fixing an ADHD morning routi
Sep 25 33 min
Where Did Recession Pop Go? feat. Kate Kennedy
Kate Kennedy of Be There in Five is back (!!) and this week we’re asking an important question: where did recession pop go? Back in the 2008-2012 time period, the economy
Sep 21 1 h 17 min
The Secret Life of Nicole Kidman
Why is Nicole Kidman suddenly everyone’s muse? This week, we’re going down the Nicole Kidman rabbit hole - from Troye Sivan and ADÉLA’s obsession with her, to her secret
Sep 14 46 min
Can Celebrities Please Get Out of the Comments? Feat. Kayla Says
We love to gossip, but we never want celebrities to be listening…and it turns out that lately, they always are!
This week, Shannon is joined by Kayla of Kayla Says to ta
Sep 7 58 min
Throwback: Doechii and The Artist's Way
In this throwback episode we talk about the artist Doechii and how the book The Artist's Way helped her - and so many other notable people - in focusing their creativity,
Aug 24 59 min
Throwback: Doechii and The Artist's Way
In this throwback episode we talk about the artist Doechii and how the book The Artist's Way helped her - and so many other notable people - in focusing their creativity,
Aug 24 1 h 02 min
Throwback: Google Conspiracy Theories feat. Let’s Get Haunted
Throwback: Today we're joined by Let's Get Haunted to explore online conspiracy theories all about Google. From theories around X, to Google Maps, to the government spy
Aug 17 1 h 10 min
Throwback: Google Conspiracy Theories feat. Let’s Get Haunted
Throwback: Today we're joined by Let's Get Haunted to explore online conspiracy theories all about Google. From theories around X, to Google Maps, to the government spy
Aug 17 1 h 12 min
Throwback: Why We Love Accusing Famous Women of Copying
In this throwback, we're diving deep into one of pop culture’s most dissected dynamics: the internet-fueled theory that Hailey Bieber has copied Selena Gomez - from tatto
Aug 10 1 h 14 min
Throwback: Why We Love Accusing Famous Women of Copying
In this throwback, we're diving deep into one of pop culture’s most dissected dynamics: the internet-fueled theory that Hailey Bieber has copied Selena Gomez - from tatto
Aug 10 1 h 17 min
Throwback: The Craziest Dolphin Conspiracy Theories
In this throwback episode, we dive into the world of dolphin conspiracies. From NASA-funded LSD experiments in the 1960s to military operations and telepathic abilities,
Aug 3 43 min
Throwback: The Craziest Dolphin Conspiracy Theories
In this throwback episode, we dive into the world of dolphin conspiracies. From NASA-funded LSD experiments in the 1960s to military operations and telepathic abilities,
Aug 3 46 min
Throwback: The Ariana Grande Conspiracy Iceberg
In this throwback episode, we're diving into Ariana's own stories about ghosts, demons, haunted locations, manifestation, tarot, and the paranormal! From the infamous Stu
Jul 27 59 min
Throwback: The Ariana Grande Conspiracy Iceberg
In this throwback episode, we're diving into Ariana's own stories about ghosts, demons, haunted locations, manifestation, tarot, and the paranormal! From the infamous Stu
Jul 27 1 h 02 min
Throwback: Gracie Abrams Deep Dive
Let's dive into the world of Gracie Abrams - the indie-pop darling with a famous last name and a fast-rising career. We’ll break down her rumored romance with Paul Mescal
Jul 20 53 min
Throwback: Gracie Abrams Deep Dive
Let's dive into the world of Gracie Abrams - the indie-pop darling with a famous last name and a fast-rising career. We’ll break down her rumored romance with Paul Mescal
Jul 20 56 min
Throwback: The Wildest Celebrity Leaked DMs
From Jeff Bezos professing his (smell worthy) love to Lauren Sanchez, to Anthony Weiner chatting on Facebook about some of the most x rated things I've seen - this week w
Jul 13 1 h 05 min
Throwback: The Wildest Celebrity Leaked DMs
From Jeff Bezos professing his (smell worthy) love to Lauren Sanchez, to Anthony Weiner chatting on Facebook about some of the most x rated things I've seen - this week w
Jul 13 1 h 08 min
My Thoughts on Taylor & Travis' Wedding
Everyone is talking about the big T&T wedding of this past weekend so I had to hop on mic to give some of my opinions about what we know - so far - of the wedding!
Extra
Jul 5 30 min
My Thoughts on Taylor & Travis' Wedding
Everyone is talking about the big T&T wedding of this past weekend so I had to hop on mic to give some of my opinions about what we know - so far - of the wedding!
Extra
Jul 5 32 min
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Shannon is so smart and so kind. I love listening to her galaxy brain. Her insights truly intrigue me and sometimes even alter my viewpoint on various topics. I often have a better outlook on life after listening to her and always enjoy the episodes. Thank you, Shannon! 😊
LawyerLove · Aug 2026
I’ve listened to every episode because I love celeb gossip and conspiracy theories so it’s pretty hard for this podcast not to tick all my boxes for entertainment. Shannan has interesting takes especially around pattern recognition or trends in media. Other times, she jumps to really illogical conclusions, but hey, no one is ever going to agree with everything someone says and that’s okay! It keeps it fun and exciting!
I will note the one thing that irritates me at times and that led me to a 4 vs 5 star rating…Shannan is often incredibility contradictory on her takes, and she can’t NOT talk about celebs she doesn’t like in episodes that are completely unrelated to them.
For example, she says she’s not a Swiftie anymore (toooootally cool, TS is not everyone cup of tea and it’s weird when fans get mad about that lol), but Shannan mentions her in EVERY episode. She literally cannot keep her name out of her mouth, which like…why? I understand covering TS content even if you’re not a fan because she works in media and that drives podcast content, but TS comes up in episodes completely unrelated to her. Shannan acknowledges this, often joking about she knows people find it annoying that she can’t stop talking about Taylor in Every. Single. Episode. Which if you’re a fan that would make more sense, but if you’re a hater, just move onnnnnnn. It gets old hearing her drag someone any chance she gets when the core content of the episode has no relation to her. It’s like it’s becoming her entire personality to find a connection to TS every way she can in her content. If you’re aware and people are telling you it’s getting to be a lot, why choose to keep doing it?
In her most recent episode I actually laughed out loud because she said, “There is a collective exhaustion everyone is feeling…and that’s how I feel about TS right now. After this episode, I’m happy to not have anymore thoughts about TS for a long time, like it’s just kind of exhausted and depleted at this point”, yet her weekly listeners like me know she’ll be yapping about her again on the next episode. Shannan knows she will too bc she literally acknowledges on every episode that she can’t keep the woman’s name out of her mouth. So to say you’re soooo excited to finally not think about her…girl please. “Actually Romantic” may as well be about you with how much energy you spend on a woman you dislike.
PLEASE can we stick to the actual content and not talk about her every episode? You’re adding to all of our collective exhaustion…
Emilyyypryor · Oct 2025
I love this podcast so much. It covers everything from conspiracies, to celeb gossip, to vag stuff, to nostalgia, even history! I have listened to every episode bc Shannon is so open minded, blunt, hilarious, honest, reflective and charismatic. I literally crack up at work. I also love that you’re a Reddit stan Shannon!!! I love your advice! I just think you are so insightful! And it’s actually realistic advice. I can’t express in words how much I love FF/shannon. It feel like Im talking listening to my best friend /older chill sister. You also introduced me to blind items which I can not thank you enough for.
Car Gk · Aug 2025
Love love love this podcast! Feel like I’m chatting/listening to a friend and always enjoy the pop culture takes and conspiracy theories!
hgfdslkaupop · Jul 2025
This podcast has been in a downward spiral over the past year. The host seems checked out and disinterested. She used to put a lot of work and effort into her old episodes, but now it seems like she barely does any research. There are too many incorrect facts and increasingly bizarre topics to make it worth my time.
bloomies1289 · Oct 2024
Definition of confirmation bias where she has an idea or a “pattern” and just pulls “evidence” to support it while ignoring anything that doesn’t support that pattern and doesn’t seem open to change her opinion if additional evidence that doesn’t support her is presented. she also just makes widely inaccurate statements presented as fact when they would have been easily fact-checked mid-recording before saying it
Cllaireee · Apr 2026
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