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Eating For Free
by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson
Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.
Episodes
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(AUDIO FIXED) Hollywood Posters: Kelly Clarkson's Art of War
Celebrities stay tweeting — but what happens when they're all riled up? Our new series, "Hollywood Posters," investigates the social engineering tspurned by an angry post about airplane TVs, a customer service interaction gone awry, an uptight queen named Jay at Starbucks... In our first episode,...
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[Patreon Preview] Urban Cowboy (1980) - Recap + Review
In which we preview our Patreon-exclusive review and recap of Urban Cowboy (1980). JOIN US ON PATREON 2 BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan...
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Pop Music That F*cks: Suburban Cowboys
In our final 'Pop Music That F*cks' (for now!) we're wrapping up the story on the "countrypolitan" craze and its implications today, as country and pop once again blend into the amalgam horror known as Ella Langley and her cohort. JOIN US ON PATREON 2 BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT...
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Pop Music That F*cks: Save a Machine, Ride a Cowboy
In which we continue our series "Pop Music That F*cks", discussing the late '70s and '80s explosion of country music and the ways in which the Nashville "countrypolitan" musician has been reborn in the likes of Stella Lefty, Ella Langley, and others! Code Snitching: Nashvillians Are Weaponizing...
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Is Lady Gaga Trapped in the Biodome of Love?
JOIN US ON PATREON 2 BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip...
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PREVIEW: So Chic, Very Chic, Episode 2 (A Real Housewives Fashion Podcast)
While Matt enjoys his wedding and Joan flies to said wedding, enjoy a preview of the new podcast in the E4F family! In today's episode, we're talking the premiere of RHONY and Next Gen: NYC. Listen below, then follow along with the look book! All images courtesy of Bravo/NBCUniversal. So Chic…
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Pop Music That F*cks: Urban Cowboys
In which we continue our series "Pop Music That F*cks", discussing the late '70s and '80s explosion of country music and the ways in which the Nashville "countrypolitan" musician has been reborn in the likes of Stella Lefty, Ella Langley, and others! JOIN US ON PATREON 2 BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK...
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Anna Wintour and John Galliano Walk Into Balthazar…
In which we talk the latest scandal surrounding the John Galliano exhibit and Anna Wintour's control over the media landscape, and how Zionist and bad-faith actors use this to gain control in the larger fascist culture war. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT...
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Pop Music That F*cks: The Girls Go Country
This week in our PMTF series we investigate the rise of country music, the next-gen of artist that blew up in 2020 lockdown, and how this has all, as usual, happened before... JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA...
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Pop Music That F*cks: World on Fire
We're back! In this new installation of PMTF, we revisit the main threads of our original 2023 series and catch up on what's happened since: the rise of neo-country in pop music, bot-marketing and AI-generated music, and the goals of the Trump 2 regime. We also break down the upcoming chapters of...
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The Barbie 2 Crisis
In which we talk Joan's recent near-death experiences, Rihanna back in the studio, TYGA's 0.0 Pitchfork rating, Sophia leaving Katseye, Barbie 2's risk of getting shelved, and we bring back Ask Us Anything! JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE...
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Sad Francisco x It's All Bots, Girl (feat. Matthew Lawson) [Preview]
Hello GAGs! This is a little preview episode of Matthew's feature on the iconic Sad Francisco podcast. Listen to the full episode via the links below: About Sad Francisco STREAM HERE
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MAGA McRae
In which we talk 5-Star Weekend finale + S2 renewal, Jax Taylor's fake Smartwater sponsorship, Ariana Madix' revenge porn suit with Rachel Leviss, and Tate McRae's MAGA allegations in her latest Variety interview. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE...
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The World According to Bunnie Xo
In which we talk the impact of Bunnie Xo, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's suspicious IG post, Olivia Rodrigo's new AI-startup boyfriend, Carole Radziwill's Epstein allegations in the new RHONY trailer, Matty Healy's Hollywood wedding, and Jennifer Garner's recent interview about the horrors of...
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And Another Thing… (About That Wedding)
In which we continue to talk about THAT celebrity couple wedding, yes THAT one!! JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists...
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The Wedding Episode (You Know the One)
In which we talk about THAT celebrity couple wedding, yes THAT one!! JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers...
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American Stunt Queen
In which we talk Ladies of London cancellation, Club Chalamet's Parisian adventures, Joan's dramatic reading of Simone's latest manifesto (tweets), and Karamo Brown's return to media (feat. Jussie Smollett). JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE...
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Movie Recap: Home Makeover Nightmare (Patreon Re-Release)
Hello GAGs, with summer travels underfoot we are re-releasing this patreon exclusive from earlier this year for the main feed. We are still posting weekly bonus episodes on Patreon, so head over if you're missing us this week! JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY…
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Herzliya? I Hardly Know Her!
In which we talk Gwyneth Paltrow's new harrowing ad for 51 Park, Herzliya. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan...
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Live! At The Vanderpump Hotel
In which we talk about our wild experience at the grand opening of The Vanderpump Hotel in Las Vegas. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free:...
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Disclosure Diva
In which we talk Joan's harrowing ER visit, Kathy Hilton as WeHo grand marshall, Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos's new pro-landlord documentary, Camila Cabello and billionaires, and Demi Moore's bizarre climate change documentary. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY…
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It's All Bots, Girl: LGBTQ-AI
In which we continue our series on the origins of AI chatbots and their gendered/sexualized design for human use. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating...
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It's All Bots, Girl: Transvestigating ChatGPT
In which we continue our series and investigate the biases and exploitation of gendered-AIs and chatbots. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For…
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She's in Azerbaijan for This Amazing Reason
In which we talk Katy Perry at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Spencer Pratt's LA Mayoral run, AI at Cannes, music-tour cancellations, and the corporate destruction of live music. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA...
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The End of Anna Wintour's Met Gala
In which we talk the end of Anna Wintour's reign on The Met Gala red carpet, and how the new era of Silicon Valley elite plan to take it over. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE…
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The Devil Wear's Prada 2 [Preview]
In which we recap, review, and react to the Devil Wears Prada 2. Full episode available on Patreon. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free…
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It's All Bots, Girl: Apocalypse Now
In part three of this series, we continue examining Joseph Weizenbaum's critiques of AI: his warnings about mechanized intelligence as a tool of imperialism, society's dependence on the incomprehensible, and how modern LLMs obscure their limitations through gamified interaction. JOIN US ON…
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It's All Bots, Girl: The Bot Next Door
In part two of this series, we explore the origins of LLMs, the first chatbot 'Eliza', Weizenbaum's fears of the future and how everything we're dealing with today was predicated almost 80 years ago. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE...
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It's All Bots, Girl
In which we talk the social media discourse around Chappell Roan, Geese, and other artists who are benefitting (or suffering) from an industry that relies on paid bots, fake user-generated content, and algorithmic manipulation. [Eliza's Tour] JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK...
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The Devil Wears Prada (Anna's Version)
In which we talk Jusitin Trudeau's 'rapper' son Xav, Zendaya vs Sydney Sweeney, Katseye collapse, and Meryl Streep's joint interview with Anna Wintour for Vogue. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD…
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Diva Down Updates
In which we catchup on our fallen divas: Wes, Ciarra, and Amanda from Summer House; Kristi Noem and her cross-dressing husband Bryon; and Jen Shah's first interview after being released from Federal prison. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE...
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'Summer House' Emergency Broadcast [Preview]
In which we react to the breaking news about Summer House's West Wilson and Amanda Batula's secret months-long affair. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About...
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WTF is Going on with Chappell Roan?
In which we try to avoid falling into Chappell Roan psychosis after the latest drama at Lollapalooza Brazil. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For...
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The Red Carpet is Under Attack (Part 1)
In which we talk Jake Shane at the Oscars and the consequences of 'ring-light journalism.' JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by...
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This Kai Trump Episode Went off the Rails
In which we dive deep into granddaughter influencer 'Kai Trump' and her possibly-unknown connection to the Saudi wealth fund.' JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED...
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The Dubai Guide to Influencing in a Warzone
In which we talk about the latest culture war within the UAE celebrity influencer community. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED About Eating For Free: Hosted by...
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The Curious Case of Colton Underwood (Part 2)
In which we dive deep into Colton Underwood's career as he navigates recurring allegations of stalking, harassment, and controlling behavior with his ex-Bachelor star Cassie Randolph after a disastrous run on The Traitors US. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT...
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The Curious Case of Colton Underwood (Part 1)
In which we dive deep into Colton Underwood's career as he navigates recurring allegations of stalking, harassment, and controlling behavior with his ex-Bachelor star Cassie Randolph after a disastrous run on The Traitors US. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT...
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The Epstein Files: Housewives Edition (Part 2)
In which we deep dive into Bravo's The Real Housewives franchises and their numerous connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell over the years. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE...
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The Epstein Files: Housewives Edition (Part 1)
In which we deep dive into Bravo's The Real Housewives franchises and their numerous connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell over the years. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE...
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Project 2025 Killed Queer Eye
In which we talk Nicki Minaj at the White House, Hudson Williams on pubic hair, TikTok's US takeover, and the infamous end of Netflix's Queer Eye. JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T…
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The Heated Rivalry Episode (feat. Ty Mitchell)
In which we talk with special guest star Ty Mitchell to talk all things Heated Rivalry, gay for pay actors, and fujoshi stan culture. Ty Mitchell - Instagram, Twitter JOIN US ON PATREON +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson,...
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Sydney Sweeney Cancelled for This Surprising Reason
In which we talk Gracie Abrams in A24, Sydney Sweeney and Israel, Nene Leakes returning to Bravo, Mar-a-Lago on Netflix, and Erika Jayne's new BF 'The Sheriff of Baghdad'. JOIN US ON PATREON BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew...
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She Said, She Said: Ashley Tisdale vs. Hollywood Moms
In which we break down the incredibly confusing, vague, and cryptic responses to Ashley Tisdale's essay in The Cut surrounding Hilary Duff, Megan Trainor, and Mandy Moore. JOIN US ON PATREON BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew...
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A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
In which we recap and react to the insanity that is the Disney original 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie' JOIN US ON PATREON BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and...
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The Year of Slop
In which we recap 2025 as the 'Year of Slop' JOIN US ON PATREON BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from…
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TV Talk Ep. 20 - #ItsAllHappening [Patreon Preview]
In which we (preview) our S12E01 recap of the new Vanderpump Rules cast! JOIN US ON PATREON BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture...
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Hospitalized Over Lily Allen's Exploding USB Butt Plugs
In which we talk Khloe Kardashian mold exposure, Rosalia's Southwest Airlines ventures, forgotten memories from Rihanna's 777 tour, Mad Men's 4K restoration errors, Sabrina Carpenter Trump songs, and Lily Allen's USB butt plugs. JOIN US ON PATREON BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating...
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'Selling Sunset' is a Sign of the Times (Part 2) [EDITED]
NOTE: An earlier version of this episode misattributed information about Chelsea's ex-husband. Please re-download the episode and we apologize for the error! A deep dive into Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' and it's chnaging culture in the wake of facism under the Trump regime. JOIN US ON PATREON…
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'Selling Sunset' is a Sign of the Times (Part 1)
A deep dive into Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' and it's chnaging culture in the wake of facism under the Trump regime. JOIN US ON PATREON BONUS EPISODES + TV TALK EVERY WEEK About Eating For Free: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.
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Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the...
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Eating For Free is created and hosted by Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson.
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