(Un)Controlled Chaos with Liz & Aly is more than just a podcast; it’s like that dreamy 30-minute dirty martini with a friend you’ve been longing for all week…the conversations you wish you had time for. Liz, the writer, and Aly, the publicist, are your quintessential 40-something besties who dive headfirst into all things pop culture. We chat about motherhood and relationships, hot stories taking over your newsfeed, and of course the latest gripping true crime mysteries.
So, tune in, and let us be those gals who say what you’re always thinking – we’re raw, funny, and unapologetically spicy. This is ”(Un)Controlled Chaos” – your much-needed weekly pop culture juice. Drink up!
#31: Beckhams vs.Peltz, Why Millennials Still Drink, and Bop Queen Bruno Mars
Is Brooklyn Beckham really cutting off his famous parents, and did he basically marry his mom? Aly and Liz unpack the family feud, mother-in-law energy, and Beckham brand drama that's giving major Harry & Meghan vibes.
Then: the latest text leak in the Justin Baldoni–Blake Lively war. What the DMs reveal about Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, and how power dynamics actually work in Hollywood. Are we witnessing the most public friend breakup ever? Why are we still talking about this!?
Plus, a funny conversation on millennial drinking habits, THC buzz, Bruno Mars’ genius bops, and the one wine Millennials love that Boomers just don’t get.
What You’ll Hear:
00:00 Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Drama
11:25 Diabolical Texts and Celebrity Drama
22:43 Movie Critique and Character Analysis
23:00 Trends in Alcohol Consumption Among Generations
25:30 The Impact of COVID on Drinking Habits
26:52 Millennials vs. Gen Z: Alcohol Preferences
29:12 The Rise of THC Drinks
30:28 Hollywood Friendships: Authenticity vs. Transactionality
32:57 The Financial Realities of Celebrity Life
35:03 Bruno Mars, Charlie Puth and the Music Industry Dynamics
26 Jan 2026
#30: Chris Pratt vs. the AI Judge, Kim Kardashian’s Hairy Thong, and the Shoplifting Era
Zoe Saldana is officially the highest‑grossing actress of all time, thanks to Avatar and a few billion dollars of James Cameron magic. Aly and Liz unpack how she quietly out-earned Scarlett Johansson and the Marvel crew, and why nobody saw this coming. Don't forget, she's also an Oscar winner!
Then the gals swing into Will Smith’s new docuseries and the very complicated question of celebrity redemption. Does the world care anymore, or is the slap just too hard to unsee?
Things get personal when the girls admit they have… five finger discounted. From lemons to self‑checkout loopholes, plus the Florida influencer who filmed her own Target heist for TikTok.
Rounding things out: Kim Kardashian’s faux-hair thong (yes, really), Amy Poehler’s Golden Globe podcast win, and Chris Pratt’s new movie where an AI judge decides his fate in 90 minutes.
Timestamps:00:08 Zoe Saldana becomes the top‑grossing actress11:00 Will Smith’s redemption doc and the slap hangover17:24 Wynona Ryder and shoplifting nostalgia20:56 The Florida TikTok influencer who filmed her own theft23:46 Kim Kardashian’s faux-hair SKIMS thong32:45 Chris Pratt vs. the AI judge in Mercy
If you love celebrity chaos, millennial nostalgia, and mildly illegal grocery hacks, obvs this episode is for you.
19 Jan 2026
Ashley Tisdale & Toxic Mom Groups, The Housemaid Trash Talk and Spencer Pratt for Mayor?
What really happened in Ashley Tisdale’s now-infamous LA mom group? In this episode, Aly and Liz dig into the drama, the passive-aggressive unfollows, and the deeper truth behind why big friend circles implode.
We also tackle the Oscar-bait circuit: Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Begonia, The Housemaid, and whether Emma Stone and Sydney Sweeney actually deserve their nominations (or not). It’s awards season chaos with no one safe from critique.
Plus, a real conversation on screen addiction, mom guilt, and how to set tech boundaries in a world designed to keep you hooked. Featuring shoutouts to Mel Robbins, Kylie Kelce, Josh Peck, and one very unfiltered rant about Spencer Pratt running for mayor of LA.
What You’ll Hear:
Ashley Tisdale vs. Hilary Duff and why big mom groups almost always self-destruct
The truth about The Housemaid and why it flopped in our minds
Oscars hot takes: snubs, sweeps, and sleeper picks
A nostalgic dive into MapQuest, mix CDs, and parenting with screens
Mel Robbins' phone advice that actually works
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