Les Deux You Remember This? is a comedic storytelling podcast about Hollywood in the early aughts. A time in history when Americans learned that with just a trust fund, a sex tape, and a dream, you too could become a star.
The Les Deux You Remember This? podcast is a delightful and entertaining journey into the world of early 2000s pop culture. From Paris Hilton to The Girls Next Door, host Dara Laine provides a hilarious and well-researched exploration of the era, complete with quotes, media clips, and her own comedic spin. Surpassing any initial expectations, this podcast proves to be a gem for fans of The Girls Next Door or anyone looking for an escape from the chaos of the present day.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Dara Laine's comedic genius. Her accents and impressions are hysterical and add an extra layer of entertainment to each episode. The writing is clever and witty, keeping listeners engaged throughout. It's clear that Dara puts in a lot of effort to research each topic thoroughly, providing detailed information while still maintaining a humorous tone. Additionally, her voice and manner of speaking are pleasant to listen to, which is not always the case in podcasting. Overall, the production quality and content are top-notch.
On the downside, some might find that this podcast focuses too heavily on nostalgia for the early 2000s. While it can be enjoyable for fans of that era, it may not appeal as much to those who did not live through it or have no interest in pop culture from that time period. Additionally, some episodes may contain outdated information or perspectives due to their original air dates. However, given that this was recorded before recent revelations about certain celebrities such as Paris Hilton came to light, it's understandable that these episodes may not reflect current knowledge.
In conclusion, The Les Deux You Remember This? podcast is a must-listen for fans of early 2000s pop culture or anyone seeking an entertaining escape from reality. Dara Laine's comedic talent shines through in each episode as she expertly narrates stories from the era with humor and wit. The well-researched content, complete with quotes and media clips, adds depth to the storytelling. Despite some potential drawbacks related to nostalgia and outdated information, this podcast remains a highly enjoyable and binge-worthy experience.
Here's the first episode from my Patreon Rock of Love recap series! Also on the Patreon: full tabloid issues, an interview with Tess Barker and Babs Gray, a Girls Next Level discussion with Troy McEady, an episode with Kara Berry, and an interview with a PhD student writing her thesis on Playboy, plus archived eps pulled from the main feed, and more! Subscribe to the Patreon here! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Dara and special guest Tefi Pessoa get nostalgic about the early 2000s, discussing iconic moments and pop culture phenomena, from Rock of Love to the Special K Diet to Britney Spears' haunted house. For Rock of Love recaps subscribe to Les Deux You Remember This on Patreon and follow on insta and the tok @lesdeuxyourememberthisFollow Tefi @hellotefi and watch her new talk show produced by Reese Witherspoon / Hello Sunshine coming in August! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We finally made it! The last recap of A Shot at Love. If you want more early 2000s y2k dating show content, listen to my Rock of Love recaps on Patreon. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kelsey Lawrence @veryfamousmagazine and Dara recap the penultimate episode of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. To listen to recaps of season 1 of Rock of Love follow the podcast on Patreon! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kelsey Lawrence and I recap episode 8 of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila.Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dara and Kelsey recap episode 7 of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila.Follow Kelsey @veryfamousmagazine Follow the pod on Insta/tiktok @lesdeuxyourememberthisJoin the Patreon! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today Dara is flying solo recapping episode six of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila! Join the Patreon or follow @lesdeuxyourememberthis on Insta and Tiktok xoxo Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kelsey Lawrence and I recap episode 5 of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, plus the 2Day in Y2K segment where we talk about early 2000s dessert crazes. Join the Patreon Follow on social! @lesdeuxyourememberthisFollow Kelsey! @veryfamousmagazine Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kelsey Lawrence and I recap episodes 3 & 4 of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila! The two episodes were recorded on different days on different platforms (FYI, lesson learned, zoom sucks for recording podcasts) We also introduce a new segment 2day in Y2K, where we discuss a Gawker Stalker article mentioning, the Olsen Twins, Katie Holmes, and more. Follow Kelsey on @veryfamousmagazine and join the Les Deux patreon! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Writer/muse Mary Russ joins me to recap episode 2 of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila! We also discuss the bi's of Bravo, Traitors, and try to manifest A Shot at Love with Parvati. Follow Mary on Instagram @maryruss and the podcast @lesdeuxyourememberthis. For bonus content join the Patreon where we have recent episodes discussing the Girls Next Level podcast, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson, and America's Next Top Model. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with a Tila Tequila series for season 6! We'll have storytelling episodes, but this week we kick things off with Troy McEady and a recap of episode one of MTV's A Shot at Love! Listen to Troy on his podcast Beyond the Blinds and follow him @TroyJeanSpearsTo listen to a bonus episode with Troy where we discuss the Girls Next Level Podcast, join the Les Deux Patreon!Follow @lesdeuxyourememberthis on Insta and TikTok, and please rate, review, and subscribe so people can find the pod! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode, Dara talks with Jeff Epstein about Tori Spelling, 7th Heaven, graphic tees, and the dumb phones of the early 2000s. Next week, we'll be back with another storytelling episode. Follow Jeff on Instagram @itsjeffepstein and Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ManicpodcastFollow Les Deux on Instagram and TikTok @lesdeuxyourememberthis and watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The show returns for season 6, where Dara Laine Sussman asks, do you remember Y2Vajayjay? Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton with no undies, the front to tushy Tucci wax, Vajazzles! Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @lesdeuxyourememberthis and please rate and review! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our final storytelling episode of the Playboy and The Girls Next Door series, Holly, Bridget, and Kendra finally leave the mansion. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We end where we began this journey.....with Troy McEady!!! Troy and Dara recap the final Girls Next Door episode with our core three. On Tubi, it's the last episode of season 5 if you want to watch before you listen. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's bonus episode, Dara speaks with stripper and vlogger, Ginger Zephyr to get her perspective on the intersection of sex work and The Girls Next Door. Check out her Youtube, Instagram, and Patreon! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Madelaine Turner and I recap S02E11 of The Girls Next Door! Instagram: @turnermadelaineTiktok: @madelaineturnerPodcast Instagram and Tiktok: @lesdeuxyourememberthis Instagram: @daralaine Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the penultimate storytelling episode of season five's The Girls Next Door deep dive, the Gals start filming their E! Network reality show, which results in their overnight stardom. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chelsea (@ohnobravo) and Donny (@realdonnywood) from I Am The Cute One podcast join me to recap "Let Them Eat Birthday Cake" from season 3 episode 3 of The Girls Next Door! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Claire Parker from the podcast Celebrity Memoir Book Club helps me recap The Girls Next Door Episode "I'll Take Manhattan." You can watch the episode before listening to the recap on Tubi and Youtube.As always, please rate, review, and subscribe! It really helps! Follow us on:TikTokInstagramand TwitterJoin the Patreon for more content with a series on The Anna Nicole Show coming soon! Les Deux You Remember This? is researched, written, narrated, and edited by Dara Laine. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Molly McAleer, host of Mother May I Sleep With Podcast, Trend Lightly, and founder of Solid Listen podcast network joins me to discuss "Happy Birthday, Kendra!" Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Part 5 of our Playboy and The Girls Next Door series, we finally meet Kendra Wilkinson. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My first Patreon episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mani of the fabulous Bravo podcast Mixing with Mani joins me to discuss The Girls Next Door and recap the episode "Heavy Lifting" where Kendra Wilkinson's mom gets plastic surgery and Holly Madison gives the Mansion gym a makeover! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today Mila Tequila and I will be recapping The Girls Next Door episode "House Bunnies" for your listening pleasure, plus we get into a little chit-chat about Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton. Special shout out to Lauren Edwards for sending me the recording of the DVD commentary that's featured in the ep.Please rate, review, and subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @lesdeuxyourememberthis Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the next installment of our series on Playboy and the Girls Next Door, Bridget Marquardt meets Holly Madison and moves into the mansion. In our next episode, we'll finally meet Kendra Wilkinson!Featured Music:Goth Barbie by Prince Peach and Lexy LevaySister Wife by Alex WinstonLes Deux You Remember This? Is researched, written, narrated, and Edited by me Dara Laine, with research assistance by Anna Tulenko and Rowan Hoel.If you aren't already, please subscribe on iTunes or Spotify, and leave a rating and review. You can follow updates on the pod on Instagram and Twitter, stream our early 2000's Spotify and Apple music playlists, and download some Les Deux-inspired coloring book pages. You'll find those links on the show's Instagram. And please, if you like the podcast, share it, tell your friends! It's true what they say: it takes a village to make me famous. If you have any questions, comments, or show suggestions please email lesdeuxyourememberthis@gmail.com Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our series on Playboy Magazine, Hugh Hefner, Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson continues with Part Three! Stay tuned for the second half of Part Three! This show is researched, written, narrated, and edited by Dara Laine. Follow us on Instagram, subscribe, and consider leaving a 5 star rating and review! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kara Berry of the fabulous podcast Everyone's Business But Mine joins me to discuss season 1 episode 8 of The Girls Next Door where Bridget Marquardt's little sister Anastasia gets a makeover for the Midsummer Night's Dream party with the help of Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson.Les Deux You Remember This? is researched, written, narrated, and edited by Dara Laine. Please rate/review/subscribe and follow us on Instagram & TikTok @lesdeuxyourememberthis and Twitter @lesdeuxpodcast Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Part Deux of our Girls Next Door Series, Holly Sue Cullen moves to Los Angeles and becomes Holly Madison.Next episode we’ll discuss the mansion rules, the bizarre details of the twice-weekly orgies, the high-class escort ring happening right under Hef’s nose, and our two other girls next door Bridget and Kendra. Les Deux You Remember This? Is researched, written, narrated, and Edited by me Dara Laine. If you aren’t already, please subscribe on iTunes or Spotify, and leave a rating and review. You can follow updates on the pod on Instagram and Twitter, stream our early 2000’s Spotify and Apple music playlists, and download some Les Deux-inspired coloring book pages. You’ll find those links on the show’s instagram. And please, if you like the podcast, share it, tell your friends! It’s true what they say: it takes a village to make me famous. If you have any questions, comments, or show suggestions please email lesdeuxyourememberthis@gmail.com So you’re invited to come back next week. We’ve got a table, and I’ve put you on the list for Les Deux You Remember This? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Part Deux of the Girls Next Door series will be out by the end of the week, but in the meantime listen to this bonus ep with my number one prince and yours, Troy McEady of Dunzo! podcast. We’ll be talking about the first episode of the show, plus Howard Stern and Troy's early career as a manny. Please rate! Review! And be sure to subscribe so new episodes show up in your feed instantly (if you’re not sub’d, sometimes it can take hours to become searchable). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today, we'll be continuing part 1 of our Girls Next Door series. We'll be talking about Playboy Mansion West, the Dorothy Stratten tragedy, Playboy's downward spiral in the 80's, followed by the discovery of Pamela Anderson and Anna Nicole Smith in the 90's, Hef's marriage, and then his reemergence at the end of that decade thanks to his 7 new girlfriends. In the next storytelling episode, we'll talk about Holly Madison, her ascension to number 1 girlfriend, and the introductions of Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson. Les Deux You Remember This? is lovingly researched, written, narrated, and edited by Dara Laine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Girls Next Door was an early 2000's E! Reality Show series where viewers got to experience life behind the Playboy Mansion gates through the eyes of Holly Madison, Briget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson––three women who just happened to be Hugh Hefner's girlfriends.In this series, we'll get into all of it: the sordid stories you've never heard about Playboy and Hef, the irreplaceable Girls and their lives before, during, and after the mansion, plus all the other women over the years who made Playboy Magazine the institution that it became. Join me down the rabbit hole, won't you?Les Deux You Remember This? is lovingly researched, written, narrated, and edited by Dara Laine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It is truly an HONOR to have Tara Reid as a guest on the pod! In this episode, we discuss how she got into acting, American Pie, and of course, Josie and the Pussycats, Days of Our Lives, her favorite fashion trends of the early 2000s, her collaboration with Ed Hardy, Taradise, what she's working on now, and mooooore!Follow the podcast on @lesdeuxyourememberthis on Instagram and TikTok, and please rate/review/subscribe! You can also listen to Les Deux playlists on Spotify and Apple Music--links to those are easy to find on my Instagram. Also in our Instagram bio is a link to download the Les Deux coloring pages (Britney Spears! Mariah Carey! Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie! The Girls Next Door! Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen! Lindsay Lohan with a knife in her mouth!). Next week we begin our storytelling series on Hugh Hefner, Playboy, Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, Kendra Wilkinson, and The Girls Next Door series. Les Deux You Remember This? is a comedic storytelling (and sometimes interview) podcast about Hollywood in the early 2000s. Each episode is researched, written, narrated, and edited by Dara Laine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're back, BAY-BEE! Season 5 is comin' in hot next week, listen to learn all the details. Les Deux You Remember This? is a storytelling and sometimes interview podcast researched, written, narrated, and edited by Dara Laine. In this work of creative non-fiction, we explore the stories of Hollywood's best worst decade, the early 2000's. A time in history when America found out that with a trust fund, a sex tape, and a dream you too, could become a star. Follow our Instagram @lesdeuxyourememberthis and plz subscribe, rate, and review... it really helps! See you on Tuesday! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The last episode of season 4! Please rate/subscribe!!! We'll be back soon with the first "one topic" season all about Playboy and The Girls Next Door! Follow us on instagram @lesdeuxyourememberthis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Intuitive-Empath-Psychic Jamie Stein and I discuss Paris Hilton's doc, her aunts Kyle and Kim Richards, as well as Britney's conservatorship. Follow Jamie on instagram (@JamieStein) to get his intuitive insights on the Real Housewives or check out his website HollywoodReadings.com if you want to have a personal reading! And as always follow us on insta @lesdeuxyourememberthis and rate/review/subscribe!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this bonus interview episode Dara talks about the Jessica Simpson memoir with the co-founder of Hello Giggles, founder of the Solid Listen podcast network, and host of the Lifetime movie recap show, "Mother May I Sleep with Podcast?" .... THEE Molly McAleer! Rate/Review/Subscribe!Follow @LesDeuxYouRememberThis on Instagram and Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We conclude the Bling Ring saga with today’s deep dive into Tess and Alexis, Pretty Wild, Alexis’s feud with Nancy Jo, and moooore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Part Deux is here of the Bling Ring saga!!! And guess what? There's gonna be a part TROIS because there's too much to cover!! An unprecedented TROIS! Follow us on instagram and please rate, review, subscribe! It really helps--support the snarky arts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ryan Bailey from So Bad it's Good with Ryan Bailey is here to discuss Pretty Wild! Be sure to check out his podcast and follow him on Instagram (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey) for all your reality show meme needs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Next week, we'll finish off the story, talk about where they all are now, and dive head first into the lives of the Pretty Wild Gals, including some investigative journalism where I find out the state of their relationship now. If you want to sign up for a newsletter so you can get show notes, click on the coloring book link in the show's instagram bio.Researched, Written, Narrated, and Edited By Dara Laine @daralaine @lesdeuxyourememberthis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're back for season 4 of LDYRT with the Feud of Mariah and Eminem! If you want to get the Les Deux coloring book and/or sign up for the email to get the show notes and clips from the most recent episodes, sign up here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Back with another storytelling episode! Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna... Let's dive into the Kabbalah Cult! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Another storytelling episode! This episode is dedicated to Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne, RIP! Enjoy Stacey's Mom is its entirety at the end of the episode. Then go listen to That Thing You Do... and the Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack. He was a true musical king... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hey! If you want to be a part of a future episode, DM a voice note on instagram @lesdeuxyourememberthis or email one to lesdeuxyourememberthis@gmail.com with any questions you have about the early 2000's or about me or something you remember from the early 2000's or like whatever you want!!Researched, written, narrated and edited by Dara Laine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
@deniselovehewett is chic as hell and she's here to talk music and fah-shown in the early aughts. Follow her on instagram to be inspired by her lewks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friend of the show Troy McEady and I discuss Mandy Moore but of course we end up on a tangent!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Astrology Meme Queen Bitch.Rising and I discuss the signs of Britney, Lindsay, and Paris, plus the cast of Vanderpump Rules! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Star of STAGE and SCREEN Ms. Anna Camp joins Dara to talk about all things early 2000's including, but not limited to: Brit or Christina? Aiden or Big? MAC Lip Glass or Lancome Juicy Tubes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Kelsey Darragh is a fabulous comedian that you can watch on E! Network's Dating Unfiltered, coming back this February! We'll be back next week with Part II of "Ashlee: A League of Her Own". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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