Just Between Us… Internet Witch Hunts, Teen Crushes, and Hailey Bieber Conspiracies

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We’re back, and this time we're diving headfirst into one of the internet’s favorite rabbit holes — the long-standing drama (or… manufactured narrative?) between Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Justin Bieber. We unpack the conspiracy theory circulating on TikTok, analyze fan behavior vs. actual stalking, and ask the big question: Is this just a PR stunt?

From our own teenage crushes on Zac Efron and the Jonas Brothers to discussions on fame, trauma, and parasocial relationships, we get personal, we get reflective, and (of course) we laugh a lot. What’s too far when you're a fan? Is Hailey guilty of copying or just caught in a social media echo chamber? And why are we still pinning women against each other in 2025?

This one's for the tea lovers, the skeptics, the secret conspiracists, and anyone who's ever shown up at a party just because a crush might be there (don’t worry, we’ve all been there).

👀 Episode Highlights:

• 0:09 – "I didn’t start this rumor"… but we’re here for the tea.
• 1:28 – The Selena Gomez lookalike moment at an airport. True story.
• 3:32 – Riss explains her conspiracy theory about the viral TikTok series and Selena’s new album drop.
• 5:42 – Why Justin Bieber's marriage deserves peace — and maybe a little more respect.
• 7:58 – Rumors of Justin & Hailey leaving Hollywood… for good?
• 9:08 – A nostalgic deep-dive into our own fangirl behavior and what’s really considered "creepy".
• 13:49 – Is Hailey just guilty of being a fan with access?
• 15:47 – Mob mentality on the internet and how easily we buy into it.
• 18:40 – "I’ve done more for less" — the lengths we go for love (or a crush).
• 20:22 – Wouldn’t you be exhausted hearing about your partner’s ex every day?
• 22:13 – Why women are playing chess while men think they invented checkers. 👑

Takeaways:

• Celebrity Feuds Are Often Fan-Made: Much of the Hailey vs. Selena discourse might not even come from the celebs themselves, but from fans reigniting old flames for clicks and content.
• Fan Culture Isn’t New — But It’s Evolving: From stalking Justin Bieber concerts to driving to Sundance for a Zac Efron meet cute, the behavior isn’t exclusive to the famous. The difference? Money, access, and a front-row seat.
• Not Everything Is a Stunt… But Some Things Might Be: The timing of Selena’s album, the resurfacing of drama, and the power of narrative in PR all make this worth a second look.
• Parasocial Relationships Are Powerful: We think we know celebrities — their exes, relationships, and values — but we’re often projecting our own experiences onto them.
• Let People Move On: Whether you love or hate Hailey or Selena, they’ve both clearly moved on. Maybe we should too?
• Justin Bieber Deserves Grace Too: Fame, trauma, and a life under the microscope has lasting effects — and JB might just be trying to build a quiet life out of the spotlight.

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Tune In If You:

• Are obsessed with breaking down celeb gossip and viral conspiracies
• Think women’s experiences in media deserve better nuance
• Love a mix of humor, hot takes, and heartfelt reflection
• Want to join a judgment-free inner circle of millennial/gen-z girlies just f

Chapters

1. Viral Selena-Hailey Drama Breakdown (00:00:00)

2. Conspiracy Theories and Media Narratives (00:03:15)

3. Justin Bieber's Fame Journey (00:09:05)

4. Celebrity Relationships Under Microscopes (00:15:00)

5. Fangirl Behavior vs Stalking (00:19:40)

6. Finding Empathy in Celebrity Stories (00:22:15)