Best Views From The 215 Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #220 - Vince Lanci and The New American ATM Economy 1:03:03

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Vince Lanci returns to the podcast to follow up on Episode #213's discussion with Caitlin Long. Vince lays out his argument for why the GENIUS Bill, stablecoins, and crypto will usher in a new era of financial terms enforced this time by the US vs. City of London. It's the flipside to the ideas floated by Ms. Long. In short, dollar bulls and bears …

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 220 - Self Love, Positivity, and New Thought w/Melissa Dougherty (Part 2) 1:08:10

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Here is part 2 of my fascinating discussion with Melissa Dougherty. We discuss the differences between New Thought and New Age and more about her new book "Happy Lies". ► Connect with Melissa https://www.melissadougherty.co/ https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDougherty ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwo…

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223: On And Just Like That: Outlook Good 56:44

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Gather round children! It’s time to discuss Aidan’s shocking masturbation scene on And Just Like That. We also get into Carrie’s fabulous Simone Rocha ensemble, her cavernous Gramercy Park apartment, Seema’s break-up with Ravi, LTW’s giant necklace, Richard Burton’s cancellation, and Miranda’s tryst Rosie O’Donnell. Plus: a discussion of Taylor Swi…

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Episode #219 -- Xoaquin Flores and Unraveling the Alt Media Myopia 1:17:26

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Geopolitical badass Xoaquin Flores rejoins the podcast to help me unravel why the alternative media space is suffereing the same types of meltdowns as the legacy (undead) media when it comes to Trump, Putin, Israel and how they are resolving the old Gordian knots of geopolitics. Show Notes: Xoaquin on Telegram Xoaquin's post on Trump and Putin Tom …

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 219 - Self Love, Positivity, and New Thought w/Melissa Dougherty (Part 1) 59:18

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Melissa Dougherty joins the show to speak about her book, “Happy Lies.” It is such a fascinating discussion that we had to make this 2 episodes! If you’ve wondered why the self-love, positivity, and wellness movements sound vaguely Christian, this episode will help explain it. It will also explain the differences between these ideas and Christianit…

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Episode #218 -- Dexter White and Our Metastasizing Media Cancer 1:07:29

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Dexter White returns to the podcast to discuss the ramifications of the Biden cancer reveal and the implications for it of the future of the Democratic Party. Show Notes: Tom on X Dexter on X Megyn Kelly Jake Tapper InterviewBy Tom Luongo

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222: On Sex and the City: Bay of Married Pigs 53:04

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We’re back to discuss one of the all-time great season one episodes: Bay of Married Pigs. Directed by the legendary Nicole Holofcener, this is the episode where Carrie has an unfortunate run-in with her married friend’s d**k, Samantha seduces Charlotte’s doorman, and Miranda dabbles in lesbianism. Are married couples and single people actually at w…

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 218 - The Mature Man 46:26

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I preached a sermon at Ascent Church this week titled The Mature Man. This message was on my heart and I wanted to share with you. ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooper…

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221: On West Village Girls, Gay Billionaires, Met Gala Drama 1:13:17

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We’re back to address some lingering Met Gala controversies, the Golden Globes’ new podcast category, Madonna’s upcoming limited series, gay billionaires, Cannes’ restrictive new fashion guidelines, the Practical Magic teaser, Lena Dunham’s New Yorker essay, Brock Colyar’s harrowing West Village girls article, Rosie O’Donnell’s appearance on Hacks,…

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 217 - Is Christianity in Decline? 40:27

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A new Barna poll has been released showing that Christianity is in decline in America. However, there have been many other signs that it is increasing. Today we look at the data and discuss what it means to truly be a follower of Jesus. ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Bu…

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220: On the 2025 Met Gala 1:11:35

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It’s time to unpack the 2025 Met Gala, a historic event which promised to honor the legacy of Black dandyism, but occasionally veered into Ringling Brothers territory. On this very special episode, we break down the hits, the misses, and the bizarre props that celebrities lugged onto the red carpet. From the triumph of actual tailoring (hi, Zendaya…

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Episode #217 -- Stormy Waters and Navigating the Black Holes of Culture 1:33:44

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Commentator Stormy Waters joins the podcast for a discussion on the nature of power, how it projects and protects itself in the context of the current political and cultural battle for mindshare. A meditation on quantum mechanics, the culture war and how those things intersected to leave Donald Trump alive and now in power in the US. Show Notes: St…

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 216 - Walking In Unity In The Kingdom 54:06

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Today we have Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson from The Center for Biblical Unity join the show to talk about their book, Walking in Unity. Cooper Stuff had the privilege of reading the book and giving it an endorsement last year. The topic of race has become such a flashpoint over the last handful of years, and there is still much to talk about …

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219: On Beyoncé, JoJo Siwa, Hacks 1:04:49

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On this week’s episode, we dive into Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, JoJo Siwa’s hard pivot from lesbian to queer, Lana’s Stagecoach performance, Jack Schlossberg’s one-man Met Gala boycott, the controversial Boy Smells rebrand, Isamaya’s journey into Sephora, Jeff Goldblum and Braindead’s “Goldblooming” cologne, the trailer for Netflix’s latest Nant…

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Episode #216 - EM Burlingame and How to Kill the Financial Kill Chain of Europe 2:14:29

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Author EM Burlingame joins the podcast to explain the centuries-old process of wealth identification and extraction he's termed the "Financial Kill Chain" which goes back to even before the formation of the Bank of England in 1694. We establish EM's thesis and apply it to the modern implementation of it as it pertains to the US, the UK and how it's…

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 215 - Christianity Today's Shocking Easter Article 47:17

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On the week of Easter, Christianity Today published an article titled, “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?” The article implicitly calls into question the inerrancy of Scripture, which Cooper Stuff considers unacceptable. Today we cover the story, along with a statement of apology by the author of the article and Christianity Today, but is that enough…

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Episode #215 - Vince Lanci and the Trump Powell Accord 1:26:41

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Vince Lanci of GoldFix returns to the podcast to complete the Trade War Trilogy of podcasts as we cover recent events from our specific perceptions and backgrounds. Everything from the Trump/Powell kayfabe, to Europe's underhandedness during the post-Liberation Day market turmoil to where we think Trump goes next policy-wise and how the markets rea…

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218: On Coachella, Liza Minnelli, Phoebe Philo 1:01:01

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Lauren’s had a deeply f**ked up day, yet we still managed to chat about Isaac Mizrahi’s cabaret act , the uncertain future of the Arclight theater, Kstew’s Silverlake wedding, Gaga’s Coachella performance, the Liza Minnelli documentary, Duran Lantink and Johnathan Anderson’s new gigs, and Phoebe Philo’s latest collection. Today's episode is brought…

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Episode #214 - Brent Johnson and Facing the Dollar's Dominance 1:11:29

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Santiago Capital's Brent Johnson comes back to the podcast to discuss the current state of the Dollar Milkshake in the context of Donald Trump's upending the old global financial business model. It's a sober look at how and why today's turmoil is not tomorrow's dollar crisis. Show Notes: Brent on X Santiago Capital Tom on X Gold, Goats 'n Guns Patr…

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Episode #213 - Caitlin Long and the Financial Crisis that Wasn't 1:25:46

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Wall St. veteran, crypto advocate, and CEO of Custodia Bank Caitlin Long returns to the podcast to ask the questions and get to the bottom of what's really going on inside of the changes to the US Treasury and global dollar plumbing markets. This is one of those episodes where my head was spinning as we kicked the ball back and forth. Show Notes: C…

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217: On Sex and the City: A ‘Vogue’ Idea 1:16:46

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Today we celebrate the episode where Carrie gets drunk at Vogue, Samantha reluctantly orchestrates a threesome, Charlotte plans Miranda’s baby shower, and Miranda grapples with the challenges of impending motherhood. Plus: in-depth analysis of the new And Just Like That trailer and a recap of Lauren’s baby shower 🍼…

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Episode #212 - Dexter White and Trade in the Age of Trump 1:02:06

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Dexter White returns to the podcast to discuss the state of play after the week of turmoil in capital markets, post-"Liberation Day." Show Notes: Tom on X Dexter on X Gold Goats 'n Guns PatreonBy Tom Luongo

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216: Piper, No! An Ill-Advised Hotline Episode 1:08:54

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Chelsea is in Greece, so we are answering some recent hotline calls about topics including SJP’s fast fashion line Bitten, Parker Posey’s career, Ottessa Moshfegh-adjacent book recommendations, post-breakup revenge, and more!By Every Outfit

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215: On Severance, The White Lotus, Lana Del Rey (Feat. Loren Kramar) 1:42:19

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On today’s episode, we discuss the trauma of April Fool’s Day, our trip to LA’s first Skims store, Val Kilmer’s tragic death, David Fincher’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel, SJP’s 60th birthday, Kim Cattrall’s Charlotte Tilbury campaign, Cynthia Nixon’s Tilda Swinton-esque Numero Netherlands editorial, her appearance at the Mother, Daughter, …

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214: On Sex and the City: Attack of the Five Foot Ten Woman 1:00:22

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It’s so confusing sometimes being a girl! Today we’re discussing the episode where Carrie grapples with her complicated feelings towards Natasha, Samantha #MeToos a masseuse, Charlotte confronts her fear of public nudity, and Miranda’s masturbation routine is thwarted by her new housekeeper. Plus: a discussion of a then-unknown Athena Calderone’s i…

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Episode #211 -- Larry Johnson and the View From Moscow 1:16:48

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Former CIA analyst turned commentator Larry Johnson joins the podcast for a post-mortem on his recent trip to Moscow to meet with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. We get into our first impressions of SignalGate and what Trump et.al. are doing right and wrong on the foreign policy front. Show Notes: Larry's Blog -- SONAR21 Tom on X Tom on Patreon…

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213: On Celebrity Side Hustles, Gwyneth Paltrow, Adolescence 1:06:49

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Wake up babe! A new Gwyneth Paltrow profile just dropped. We also discuss Tina Fey’s viral comments about celebrity side hustles, the incoming Skims store on Sunset Boulevard, decor concepts for our new office, Gigi Hadid’s Jazz Age Vogue cover and Hairspray homage, Demna’s shocking move to Gucci, Donatella’s departure from Versace, Jonathan Anders…

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Episode #210 - Kris Sims and the Fight for Canada's Soul 1:16:02

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Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins me for an excellent discussion of the roots of the growing animosity between Canadians and Americans. She has excellent insights into the mind of new Prime Minister Mark "The Dark Lord" Carney. Show Notes: Kris on X Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tom on X Tom on Patreon…

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Episode #209 - Martin Armstrong and the European War Mentality 1:39:17

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Market Expert and Forecaster Martin Armstrong (finally) joins the podcast for a wide-ranging talk about why the European Union wants war in Ukraine and how they are desperately trying to make that happen. Show Notes: Martin on X Armstrong Economics Tom on X Gold Goats 'n Guns on PatreonBy Tom Luongo

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212: On Lauren’s Pregnancy Shocker, Lady Gaga, Fashion Month (Feat. Patrik Sandberg) 1:32:54

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The cat is out of the bag: Lauren is knocked up! And Chelsea is NOT the father, fyi. On today’s episode, we discuss her foray into motherhood and our failed attempt to whore out her pregnancy reveal. We are also joined by the brilliant and discerning Patrik Sandberg for a discussion of Lady Gaga’s new album Mayhem, Meghan Markle’s much-derided Netf…

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211: On the Oscars 1:04:14

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Apologies for the delay, Chelsea has had yet another rough week, but we are back to discuss Hollywood’s biggest night and all of the best Karla Sofía Gascón jokes. Topics discussed include the deeply healing The Color Purple reunion, Anora’s shocking sweep, Demi Moore’s life-imitating-art moment, the sensational Wizard of Oz tribute, David Lynch er…

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Episode #208 Chris Sullivan and What's Wrong With Our Market Models 1:37:02

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Chris Sullivan of Hyperion Decimus rejoins the podcast for a wide-ranging talk to discuss what we're doing wrong in financial commentary and how by asking the wrong questions we increase our fear which leads to bad decision making. These ideas are applicable to so much more than just capital markets, they are a model for how to de-risk your entire …

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210: On the SAG Awards, Jane Fonda, Real Housewives (Feat. Liz Goldwyn) 1:11:00

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It’s been a rough week, but your girls are back to discuss all of the highlights from the SAG Awards, Brady Corbet’s $0 payday, and Lena Dunham’s romcom bidding war. We are also joined by the Los Angeles legend Liz Goldwyn for a chat about her RHOBH audition, her prolific vintage collection, and her dishy Substack STARF*CKER.…

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Episode #207 - Peter St. Onge and Fixing Everything About America 1:13:31

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Prof. St Onge himself is in the house to discuss the ways he feels we can fix many things about the current American system based on what we've both seen so far from the new Trump Administration. We cover the numbers surrounding ending the income tax, social security, and why the independent civil service has always been the gateway to Communism. I…

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209: On Sex and the City: One 1:01:45

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Hide your children! Today we’re discussing the “bozo the bush” episode, a.k.a. “One”. In this monumental episode, Carrie meets Aleksandr Petrovsky, Robert surprises Miranda with a giant cookie, Charlotte has a miscarriage, and Samantha has a pubic hair-related breakdown. It also has many diva moments including a fake Marina Abramović, an Elizabeth …

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Episode #206 - Eric Yeung Vinci Lanci and the Why Everyone Wants a Higher Gold Price 1:54:25

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The old gold market is ending before our eyes and who better to spend nearly 2 hours talking about it with than Eric Yeung and Vince Lanci. We bring three different perspectives on what the draining of the LBMA means, what Trump's real plans are and why the US being broke is, as always, yet another psy-op to rob the world of its agency. Show Notes …

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 214 - Make Your Life Extraordinary 1:00:36

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Today’s episode is a sermon that I preached at Ascent Church in the Nashville area. We moved in order to help start this church. It is barely up and running but wanted to share this message! ► Connect with Ascent Church https://www.churchascent.org/ @ChurchAscent ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke …

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208: A Crazy Sexy Hotline Episode 1:16:06

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re answering your burning questions about love, sex, and dating juggalos. Listen at your own risk! 🤡 As promised, here are the visual references for our discussion about bridal fashion: Gwen Stefani’s first wedding dress, her second, Olvia Culpo, Posh n’ Becks, Kristy Hume, Tori Amos, Bianca Jagger, Mia Farrow, Stell…

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207: On the Grammys, Bianca Censori, Karla Sofía Gascón 1:10:56

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On today’s jam-packed episode, we discuss the controversial divas that commanded our attention this week: Bianca Censori and Karla Sofía Gascón. We also get into the fashions and performances at the Grammys, Mother Monster’s latest slay Abracadabra, Ellen and Portia’s skincare infomercial, the Met Gala’s newly announced dress code, the Buffy reboot…

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Episode #205 - Joaquin Flores and Trump's Groundwork for the Grand Bargain 1:15:02

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Geopolitical analyst and commentator Joaquin Flores joins me again for a relatively hot take on Trump's controversial plans for Gaza after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Show Notes: Joaquin on TelegramBy Tom Luongo

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 213 - Fear and Delight 18:52

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Happy 2025! Today we talk about an unlikely combination: fear and delight, based on Psalm 112. This is how you get closer to God this year! ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.…

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206: On the Oscar Nominations, Couture Week, The Brutalist 1:08:06

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We’re back to discuss this year’s Oscar nominations and the unforgivable Challengers/Babygirl erasure. We also get into the upcoming Practical Magic and Romy and Michelle sequels, Glenn Martens’ appointment at Margiela, Alessandro Michele’s couture debut, Lauren’s fear that Severance will go the way of Westworld, the fabulous (but bleak) The Brutal…