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Where Pop Culture Meets PR
Where Pop Culture PR is an unfiltered journey into the world of modern communications where pop culture meets PR and nothing is off the record.
From celebrity crises to brand blunders, media spin to viral moments. We break it all down with insight, humour, and a dash of chaos. Packed with expert advice, brilliant anecdotes, and unfiltered opinions.
Driven by curiosity and grounded in decades of PR and media experience, Where Pop Culture Meets PR helps listeners decode the power of public…
Episodes
- Where Pop Culture Meets PR
The Rest Is...The Macrons vs. Candace Owens - The Defamation Lawsuit & The PR Response
Did the Macrons make a major PR misstep with defamation lawsuit? 🇫🇷 This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the explosive legal battle between…
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The Rest Is...The American Eagle Sydney Sweeney Campaign - Backlash, Controversy, & Fallout
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle discuss the controversy around American Eagle’s 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' campaign — a controversial…
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The Rest Is...PR Meltdown Part 2 - Red Bull Reshuffles & Royal Leaks
🎙️ PR Meltdown Pt. 2: Christian Horner’s Shock Sacking & Royal Peace Talks Leaked?! In Part 2 of The Rest Is PR’s two-part special, Jacki and Lyle return to…
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The Rest Is...Kisscam Chaos to Gwyneth Paltrow: The PR Comeback of the Year?
Gwyneth Paltrow, the Kisscam Scandal, and a PR Plot Twist No One Saw Coming… 🎤✨ This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle dive into one of the most…
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The Rest Is...PR Meltdown Part 1 - MasterChef Sackings & The Salt Path Scandal
🎙️ PR MELTDOWN: John Torode Sacked, Gregg Wallace Fallout, & Salt Path Scandal | The Rest Is PR – Part One In Part One of this week’s explosive PR Meltdown…
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The Rest Is...Astronomer CEO Kisscam Scandal at Coldplay Concert — The Viral Fallout Explained
CEO CAUGHT ON KISSCAM?! Viral Scandal, Coldplay Lyrics & Crisis Comms 101 🎤 This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle dive into the wildest viral scandal of…
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The Rest Is...The Oasis Reunion - An Inevitable PR Success, Or Too Little Too Late?
Oasis Reunion: PR Gold or Too Little, Too Late? 🎸🎙️ This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle take on one of the biggest comeback stories in music history…
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The Rest Is...The Bezos Wedding - Why Were You There?!
Jeff Bezos' Wedding: PR Nightmare or Power Move? This week, Jacki and Lyle unpack the lavish (and wildly controversial) wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren…
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The Rest Is...Lively & Markle's Big PR Change - Too Little, Too Late?
🎙️ Meghan Markle & Blake Lively Just Switched PR Teams — But Why Now? This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle break down the surprising new hires shaking…
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The Rest Is...The Media Is Lying to You About Markle, Obama & Bieber!
Meghan Markle. Michelle Obama. Justin Bieber. Three global names. Three public images. But how much is real — and how much is carefully constructed PR? This…
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The Rest Is...Lawsuit Dismissed! What Next In The Lively vs. Baldoni Saga?
🎙️ $400M Lawsuit Thrown Out: Blake Lively’s Legal Win or PR Headache? This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the latest twist in the Blake Lively…
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The Rest Is...The Macrons At War? – The Slap That Shook France
🎙️ Le Slap: The Viral Moment the Macrons Didn’t Want You to See This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the slap that’s got everyone talking — when…
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The Rest Is...The Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial - What Next For Those Implicated?
🎧 New Episode – The Rest Is PR: Jacki and Lyle dive into one of the biggest reputational crises of the decade — the unfolding trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. With…
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The Rest Is...Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni - The Taylor Swift Threat Revealed
🎙️ This week on The Rest Is PR — The Blake Lively x Justin Baldoni drama just escalated… and now Taylor Swift’s dad is allegedly involved? Jacki and Lyle dive…
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The Rest Is...Gary Lineker - The Fallout From His BBC Exit
🎙️ This week on The Rest Is PR: Jacki and Lyle unpack the full fallout from Gary Lineker’s sudden exit from the BBC following a controversial Instagram post…
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The Rest Is...Dealing With A Crisis - The Beckham Case Study
🎙️ Brooklyn, Nicola & The Beckhams: A Masterclass in PR Strategy? This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle dive into the ongoing tension between David &…
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The Rest Is...Damage By Association - The Ryan Reynolds Dilemma
🎙️ Damage by Association: Can It Ruin Your Reputation? This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle dive into the powerful PR concept of guilt by…
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The Rest Is...Blake Lively’s TIME100 Speech - PR Stunt or Authentic Moment?
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the fallout from Blake Lively’s controversial speech at the TIME100 Gala—an event meant to celebrate her…
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The Rest Is...The Blue Origin PR Disaster - What Were They Thinking?
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle dive into the growing backlash surrounding Blue Origin’s high-profile all-female space mission, which featured Katy…
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The Rest Is...Gaming Gone Too Far? The Scandals Behind No Mercy and Schedule 1
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle tackle one of the most controversial weeks in video game PR. 🚫 First up: No Mercy — a self-proclaimed sexual…
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The Rest Is...The Prince Harry Charity Crisis: What Does His Resignation Mean For The Charity?
🎙️ Prince Harry Quits Sentebale – A Royal PR Crisis? | The Rest Is PR This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the growing controversy surrounding…
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The Rest Is...The Snow White PR Disaster: Who's To Blame?
This week, Jacki and Lyle dive into the Snow White controversy as Disney’s latest live-action remake struggles at the box office. Is Rachel Zegler’s PR…
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The Rest Is...Netflix’s Adolescence: The Must-Watch Series That's Got The World Talking
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack Adolescence, the powerful Netflix series created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. Starring Graham, Erin…
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The Rest Is...Meghan Markle’s Netflix Series: Did It Miss the Mark? Your Comments Analysed!
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle dive into YOUR comments on our recent episode about Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Has Meghan…
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The Rest Is...With Love, Meghan: Why It's Missing The Markle
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle break down Meghan Sussex’s (formerly Markle) latest Netflix series, With Love, Meghan—a lifestyle show packed with…
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The Rest Is...Trump & Zelenskyy: Starmer's Strategy Analysed
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle break down British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s strategic response to the extraordinary clash between…
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The Rest Is...Taylor Swift - The Queen Of Authenticity?
This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle explore the power of authenticity in communications—whether it’s navigating a crisis, shaping a public image, or…
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The Rest Is...The Art Of The Comeback - Top Tips For Celebrities Looking To Make A Comeback From A Crisis
This week, Jacki and Lyle outline their tip tops when it comes to celebrities, and indeed anyone, looking to stage a comeback after a crisis. It comes after…
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The Rest Is...Kendrick, Drake, & THAT Superbowl Halftime Show
This week, there really is only one place to start for Jacki and Lyle - Kendrick Lamar, his feud with Drake, and THAT Superbowl Halftime Show! Just days after…
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The Rest Is...Donald J. Trump: Communications Genius or Unpredictable Madman?
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss a topic that has once again got the whole world talking - the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald…
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The Rest Is...Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Baldoni Set To Publish His Receipts!
This week, on the first podcast since our very own Lyle Fulton became a father for the first time, our duo discuss the latest developments in the Justin…
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The Rest Is...A Lookback At 2024: Part 2!
This week, Jacki and Lyle embark on part 2 of their 2024 lookback miniseries! In the second and final part of this series, Jacki and Lyle discuss some of the…
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The Rest Is...A Lookback At 2024: Part 1!
This week, Jacki and Lyle take a trip down memory lane as they look back at the first half of 2024 in the first of our two-part miniseries! Red Bull Racing CEO…
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The Rest Is...Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Your Comments!
This week, Jacki and Lyle delve into some of the brilliant comments made by our fantastic audience on the most recent episode of the podcast, all centred on…
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The Rest Is...Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Baldoni Fights Back!
Happy New Year from The Rest Is PR! In the first episode of 2025, Jacki and Lyle pick up where they left off in 2024, as Justin Baldoni fights back in his…
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The Rest Is...Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: The Showdown Continues
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the latest instalment of a story that dominated the news agenda in the United States earlier this year - the saga that has…
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The Rest Is...Lewis Hamilton & His Move To Ferrari
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the excellent Sir Lewis Hamilton, and how he has conducted himself over the last few months as his time with Mercedes comes…
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The Rest Is...The Jay-Z Allegations: His Statement & PR Strategy Analysed
This week, Jacki and Lyle are discussing a story that has dominated the news in the U.S. and all over the world - allegations levelled at Jay-Z that, along…
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The Rest Is...The Gregg Wallace Scandal: Statement, Apology, & Fresh Allegations
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the latest developments in the Gregg Wallace scandal. Wallace, who last week 'stepped aside' from his presenting duties on…
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The Rest Is...The Disturbing Gregg Wallace Scandal
This week, Jacki and Lyle respond to the disturbing allegations surrounding Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace. Wallace, who the show's production company…
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The Rest Is...I'm A Celebrity, Wagatha Christie, & The Impact Of Reality TV
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss just how effective a tool reality TV can be when it comes to celebrities and public figures getting their message out there…
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The Rest Is...The Communication Strategy Behind President Donald Trump's Election Success
This week, there really is only one place to start. Jacki and Lyle are discussing the election (or, indeed, re-election) of Donald Trump, who earlier this…
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The Rest Is...Working With Wikipedia (With Bill Beutler)
This week, Jacki and Lyle are joined by the brilliant Bill Beutler! Bill is a PR consultant who has figured out how brands can update their own Wikipedia pages…
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The Rest Is...How the Menendez Brothers & Laci Peterson Changed America Forever
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss some of the more prominent documentaries that have appeared on the likes of Netflix and other platforms in recent months…
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The Rest Is...Giovanni Pernice - His First Interview & What's Next?
This week, Jacki and Lyle react to Giovanni Pernice's first television interview since the release of the results of the BBC's internal investigation into…
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The Rest Is...Amanda Abbington, Phillip Schofield, & What Is Good Advice?
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the recent developments in the situations involving both Amanda Abbington and Phillip Schofield, with a particular focus on…
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The Rest Is...The Gamelight Effect - Ad Tech & Rewarded Marketing (With Günay Aliyeva)
This week, Jacki and Lyle are joined by the brilliant Günay Aliyeva. Günay is the co-founder of Gamelight, the largest Rewarded Marketing Platform for Mobile…
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The Rest Is...Phillip Schofield - Cast Away
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss Phillip Schofield's return to our TV screens in Cast Away - a Channel 5 programme that sends celebrities out into the…
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The Rest Is...Mohammed Al-Fayed - The Fallout, & What Next For Harrods
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss a story that has dominated the headlines in the UK and all over the world - the incredibly serious allegations of rape…
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The Rest Is...The Power Of No, & The Importance Of Choosing The Best Opportunities
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss a topic that has resonance throughout not just the PR industry but every industry worldwide. Namely - the power of saying no…
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The Rest Is...Taylor Swift, Fake News, & The Power Of Generative-AI
This week, Jacki and Lyle betray the trust of last week's guest, Alis Wyn Davies Fulton, by discussing another of her favourite subjects - Taylor Swift! That's…
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The Rest Is...Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, & The 'It Ends With Us' Drama (With Alis Wyn Davies)
This week, Jacki and Lyle are finally joined by a guest they've been waiting to invite for a long, long time. That's right, the one and and only Alis Wyn…
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The Rest Is...The Jermaine Jenas Scandal & What The BBC Have Done Differently
This week, Jacki and Lyle are discussing a topic that has had the whole country talking once again. No, it's not the Oasis reunion (although Lyle does his…
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The Rest Is...What Makes A Great Spokesperson
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the importance of having a good spokesperson within your organisation, and what it takes to become a great spokesperson in…
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The Rest Is...Media Bias - Who Do You Trust?
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the current media landscape, with a particular focus on the slant taken on certain stories by a cross section of broadcasters…
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The Rest Is...The Importance Of Reputation In The Corporate World
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the importance of reputation in the corporate and business world, and how companies and individuals can take steps to manage…
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The Rest Is...The Huw Edwards Scandal & The Importance Of Crisis Preparedness
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss a story that has dominated the UK news agenda in the latter half of this week, alongside the terrible events that took place…
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The Rest Is...The Strictly Come Dancing Scandal, & Risk Assessment Comms
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss a scandal that has had the UK talking this week, and one that has dominated the build-up to one of the nation's most-watched…
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The Rest Is...Trump, The Assassination Attempt, & The Power Of The Media
This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the event that has shocked the world over the last week - the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump…
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The Rest Is...Starmer, Southgate, & Stakeholder Communications
This week, Jacki and Lyle have two very important stories on their minds - the Labour Party's landslide victory in the UK General Election, and Gareth…