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Jan 2024
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275: Allegedly Series: Behind the Headli...

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About this episode

This is the inaugural episode of the Indestructible PR podcast series called, Allegedly. In this series, I take a critical look at the PR moves, media narratives, and survival tactics that celebrities use to circumvent a PR nightmare.

On my very first episode of the Allegedly series, we are talking all about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. From red-carpet appearances to playing the supporting role in each new venture, we break down the calculated decisions that the couple is making behind the scenes to *allegedly* keep up appearances. Joining me in this episode is relationship psychologist Dr. Abby Metcalf who might be able to offer some insight on where Bennifer 2.0 may be headed.

Mentioned in this episode:
A Quote from Ben Affleck's Howard Stern Show Interview (2021)
https://www.tmz.com/2021/12/15/ben-affleck-drinking-blame-jennifer-garner-trapped-marriage/

Ben Affleck's "addressing" his interview on The Howard Stern Show.   
https://youtu.be/g2KKhmgelEw

Abby's podcast, Relationships Made Easy can be found wherever you listen to podcasts.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relationships-made-easy/id1406061656?mt=2

Learn more about Abby:
https://abbymedcalf.com/

More from Molly McPherson:

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