Episodes
Published 12/09/21
Lauren is back to catch you up on her amazing birthday weekend! She talks about seeing Harry Potter on the Broadway stage, while reminding us not to be during a live performance. And later, Lauren talks with Sheena Melwani, singer/songwriter, TikTok superstar and creator of the "Real Indian Dad" series. Sheena talks about her path to finding success in a way she never saw coming, and eventually revealing the identity of Real Indian Dad (who for the record is her husband, not her...
Published 12/09/21
Lauren is joined by a true chic: fellow entertainment news reporter and friend Cheslie Kryst, who’s also a crowned Miss USA and a barred attorney! Lauren and Cheslie talk making it in media, the importance of failure, and how they found friendship through- what else - Harry Potter.  Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyYT Watch the podcast on IG: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyIG Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this...
Published 11/25/21
This week, Lauren sits with long-time friend and semi-professional Elizabeth Holmes impersonator Sally McVey, someone who has known Lauren or "Zima" for awhile and has all the secrets.  Lauren and Sally have a friendly disagreement on how great the series Yellowstone is, Taylor Swift's iconic and longly anticipated re-release of Red and someone named Jake Gyllenhaal?? Plus, Lauren and Sally both designate the women who are killing it this week, Britney Spears and Adele, in the first dual...
Published 11/18/21
This week, Lauren welcomes fellow Entertainment Tonight on-air talent Denny Directo to the podcast! Denny and Lauren dive into what he did to get his dream job at ET, and evaluate whether our traditional paths to success hold up today. And as two entertainment news reporters, they have to dish on and dissect the latest celebrity news, including Pete Davidson potentially being Kim Kardashian's Kanye rebound, Britney Spears' bombshell blaming the conservatorship on her mother and more.  Watch...
Published 11/04/21
On this week’s episode of Chic Shit Only, Lauren is all chic and no shit. She’s soaking in the happiness of a beautiful time and spilling some deets on her wine-soaked engagement weekend with Chris Harrison. Cheers to love, babes! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyYT Watch the podcast on IG: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyIG Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyPodcast Follow Lauren on...
Published 10/28/21
In our second special episode of Chic Shit Only, Lauren is joined by Bravo besties Brice Sander (of Entertainment Tonight) and Maggie Kelley (of the Best of Bravo instagram) to discuss part II of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion. They dive into the way Andy Cohen dove into questioning Erika Jayne Girardi, talk Lisa Rinna, Harry Styles -- and end things with a nice dusting of chatter on the premiere of Winter House! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyYT Watch...
Published 10/22/21
On the show this week, Lauren is exhausted and looking for a much-needed, decadent escape. She finds it in her guests, The VIP List: Meg and Audrey have no shame in their over-the-top TikTok restaurant review game, and it’s all delicious. Lauren also designates the "Chic of the Week" (the movie ‘Dune’) and "Shit of the Week" (where is our Fall-iday?!?). Plus, Adele -- please, just drop the album already.  Follow the VIP List NYC on IG Follow the VIP List NYC on TikTok Watch the podcast on...
Published 10/21/21
In the first of 4 special bonus episodes of Chic Shit Only, Lauren and friend Brice Sander recap the first episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion" on Bravo! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyYT Watch the podcast on IG: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyIG Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/ChicShitOnlyPodcast Follow Lauren on IG Follow Lauren TikTok Follow Lauren on Twitter  Learn...
Published 10/15/21
On the show this week, Lauren is joined by Rod, the TikTok and Instagram star who’s everyone’s favorite coworker. They predict the next nostalgic trends to return, talk work from humor and Rod reveals the mysteries of the inner workings of TikTok. Lauren also dubs the "Chic of the Week" (believe it or not: Megan Fox and MGK’s unforgettable GQ profile) and "Shit of the Week" (Meghan Trainor’s two toilets). Plus, we debut a new phrase: just sayin’! Watch the podcast on YouTube:...
Published 10/14/21
On the show this week, "Real Housewives of New York" star and author of "Make It Nice," Dorinda Medley talks overcoming grief, shares her relationship advice and spills which cast member she's no longer speaking to. Lauren also designates the "Chic of the Week" (the Free Britney movement) and "Shit of the Week" (Jamie Spears). Plus, Lauren gives her two cents on the new "House of Dragons" AKA Game of Thrones prequel trailer, the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos debacle, Instagram's down day and the...
Published 10/07/21
In the very first episode of "Chic Shit Only," Lauren welcomes creator Stacy Rukeyser and star Sarah Shahi to talk about the double standards facing women in media with regards to sexuality. They talk about all things "Sex/Life", including THAT scene and what season 2 might bring. Plus, Lauren brings you up to speed with her life, what it's like to travel during a pandemic, and she begins the ever-growing list of things that are chic and things that are shit. Watch Chic Shit Only on...
Published 09/30/21
Emmy-award winning host Lauren Zima is aspiring to live a *chic* life in every sense of the word. As a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, Lauren is plugged into the world of Hollywood, and whether she's reviewing the newest binge-worthy television, dissecting Hollywood gossip and pop culture news, debating fashion trends or even diving into self-improvement, she is serving you a big glass of Chic. Shit. Only. Every week she’ll examine what’s chic and what’s just shit these days, chat...
Published 09/20/21