US Open Influencer Backlash, Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper & DWTS Cast | S2 Ep. 35

This week on Rich in Theory, the sisters kick things off with Morgan’s trip to the US Open, some major celebrity sightings, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, 90210, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and the glory days of the CW.Then they get into one of their biggest grievances with this year’s US Open: has the tournament become more about influencers, brand activations, and expensive suites than actual tennis fans? After years of attending the Open, the sisters break down skyrocketing ticket prices, influencers disrupting matches, Coco Gauff speaking out about etiquette, and whether the USTA’s increasingly exclusive event conflicts with its mission of making tennis more accessible.Next, they discuss the devastating story involving influencer Madeline White and Loud Luxury’s Andrew Fedyk after their dog Duncan reportedly died while staying with a dog trainer. As more owners come forward with allegations about their own experiences, the sisters react to the disturbing story and why they hope the attention surrounding it leads to accountability.They also discuss the serious charges facing Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s son KJ before getting into the newly announced Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast, including Ciara Miller, Connor Wood, Maura Higgins, Jenna Dewan, Sarah Jane Nader, Tyler Cameron, and more.Finally, it’s time for Rich in Recaps with Alix Earle’s new series, Earle Meets World. The sisters get into the long-rumored Alix Earle and Alex Cooper fallout, Alix Earle’s experience appearing on Call Her Daddy, the sexual questions she says made her uncomfortable, and why hearing her side of the story has them looking at the feud very differently. Chapters00:00 Intro & Life Updates03:04 Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill & Our Favorite 2000s Shows18:00 US Open Influencer Backlash35:56 Madeline White’s Devastating Dog Trainer Story41:30 Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann’s Son Faces Serious Charges46:18 Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Cast52:28 Rich in Recaps: Earl Meets World53:08 Alex Earle vs. Alex Cooper Follow & SubscribeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ei6s4ScPALM6iCr3jDWeKListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-in-theory/id1810513096Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RichinTheoryPodFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richintheorypodFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richintheorypodNew episodes every week! Like, subscribe, leave us a rating, and follow @richintheorypod for more pop culture! Rich in Theory, Rich in Theory Podcast, Paige Wilkins, Taylor Wilkins, Morgan Wilkins, US Open, US Open 2026, US Open influencers, US Open ticket prices, US Open controversy, tennis influencers, Coco Gauff, USTA, Arthur Ashe Stadium, US Open etiquette, tennis fans, Madeline White, Andrew Fedyk, Loud Luxury, Duncan dog, dog trainer controversy, Jeff Todd, Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann, KJ Biermann, Ariana Biermann, Dancing with the Stars, DWTS Season 35, Ciara Miller, Connor Wood, Fibula, Maura Higgins, Jenna Dewan, Sarah Jane Nader, Tyler Cameron, Alix Earle, Alex Cooper, Alix Earle Alex Cooper feud, Call Her Daddy, Earl Meets World, pop culture, celebrity news, reality TV, pop culture podcast #RichInTheory #RichInTheoryPod #USOpen #USOpen2026 #Tennis #CocoGauff #AlexEarle #AlexCooper #CallHerDaddy #EarlMeetsWorld #MadelineWhite #DWTS #DancingWithTheStars #CiaraMiller #MauraHiggins #JennaDewan #PopCulture #CelebrityNews #RealityTV