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The Spin Cycle

The Spin Cycle

By: Kiara McKinney
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The Spin Cycle is your smart, slightly savage guide to the landscape of pop culture. Hosted by award-winning PR pro Kiara McKinney — whose work has landed everywhere from red carpets to Cannes. Each episode unpacks the celebrity headlines, viral moments and brand stunts everyone’s talking about (and a few they’re not… yet).

With insider insights and a healthy dose of media literacy, Kiara breaks down how fame works, who’s pulling the strings, and why it all matters more than you’d think.

Perfect for people who love a good gossip sesh, but with context.

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Episodes
  • Brooklyn's Billion-Dollar Rebellion & Blake's Messy Receipts

    Brooklyn's Billion-Dollar Rebellion & Blake's Messy Receipts
    Jan 30 2026

    In this episode, Kiara breaks down the family drama between Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz vs. the rest of the Beckham Brood, the tumultuous legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni surrounding the film It Ends with Us and Taylor Swift's involvement. Plus, she dives into highlights from the recent Oscar nominations, including record-breaking achievements.
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    25 mins
  • The Golden Globes 2026: Welcome Back to the Chaos

    The Golden Globes 2026: Welcome Back to the Chaos
    Jan 15 2026

    On this episode of The Spin Cycle Podcast, Kiara returns from hiatus to talk about the Golden Globes and award season at large. She takes us through the red carpet, Nikki Glaser's ruthless monologue and winners before shifting gears to the drama-filled premieres of The Traitors US and the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion. T
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    27 mins
  • When the Moodboard Eclipses the Music: Taylor & Doja’s Fear of Being Seen

    When the Moodboard Eclipses the Music: Taylor & Doja’s Fear of Being Seen
    Oct 8 2025

    On this episode of The Spin Cycle Podcast, Kiara McKinney takes a critical look at Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” and Doja Cat’s “Vie,” describing both albums as aesthetically pleasing but emotionally shallow. She questions Taylor’s trad wife propaganda, addresses concerns about possible microaggressions, and discusses ongoing artist drama.
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    17 mins
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