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If you hate reality TV, this book is for you. If you love it, it is also for you!! Chelsea welcomes back 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose hosts Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel to do our first-ever fiction book club on the reality show-inspired novel “The Compound” by Aisling Rawl. They unpack the haunting similarities to “Love Island,” what the dark parts of reality TV reflect about our lives today, and why the main character is almost impossible to cast (but send us your suggestions!). Plus: Why we miss monoculture and why Chelsea just can’t quit “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating. Take care while listening, and find helpful resources here.Contact us or send us your voice notes:[email protected] Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonThank you to our sponsors:Shopify - Start your free trial at shopify.com/glamorous.Leesa Mattresses - Go to Leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code GLAMOROUS.Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous.Show Notes:Dringo! CardGlamorous Trash Candle LinkBarely Any Gen Zers Want to Be Influencers - CosmopolitanThe Marilyn Frye quote Chelsea reads in the episode:“To say that straight men are heterosexual is only to say that they engage in sex (fucking exclusively with the other sex, i.e., women). All or almost all of that which pertains to love, most straight men reserve exclusively for other men. The people whom they admire, respect, adore, revere, honor, whom they imitate, idolize, and form profound attachments to, whom they are willing to teach and from whom they are willing to learn, and whose respect, admiration, recognition, honor, reverence and love they desire… those are, overwhelmingly, other men...”Where to find our guests:  Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-ReichelListen to 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on Apple PodcastsPatreonTikTok InstagramYouTube***Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.

Chelsea welcomes back Prose & Glow founder Julia Washington to recap “Little House on the Prairie” star Alison Arngrim’s memoir “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch.” They dive into Alison’s truly wild tales from the set of TV’s most wholesome show, the warning co-star Melissa Gilbert gave her about another cast member, how Alison embraced being one of TV’s most iconic mean girls, and the childhood traumas that led to her advocacy work. Plus: A divorce by fax, a child stunt gone wrong, and a magician jump scare.  

Chelsea shares some thoughts on the passing of Dolly Parton before we REPLAY this episode from 2021 where Chelsea and writer Joanna Quraishi ("The Big Show Show," "Weird Loners," "Head of the Class") unpack the creativity and contradictions of Dolly Parton, from her legendary songwriting and underrated comedic genius to her absolute refusal to give up on her dreams.

Chelsea welcomes performer Wes Perry back to recap actor Kathleen Turner’s memoir “Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles.” Together they unpack Kathleen’s tales of an off-screen romance with “Romancing the Stone” co-star Michael Douglas, her beef with mensmoir legend Burt Reynolds, a Christie Brinkley cameo, and a run-in with Lily Allen’s ex, David Harbour. Plus: Why Nicolas Cage sued her over this book!

NEW: Chelsea welcomes writer Alrinthea Carter and producer Kristina to unpack the memoir of TV legend Marla Gibbs. Together they dive into getting her big break into the business at 44 years old on “The Jeffersons”, how she drove the development of the iconic sitcom “227,” the impact of her fame, her alleged feud with Jackée Harry and the producer credit she was robbed of. Not to mention, a mushroom trip, a psychic moment, and some very married men. 

NEW episode: Chelsea and producer Kristina are back for a cookie jar! Together, they recap the 9021-OMG podcast split, dive into Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth’s memoirs to read between the lines of a possible BFF breakup, unpack a new AI scandal in the publishing world, and share updates on the podcast. Plus: Wynona Judd’s husbandger strikes again, and is comedian Anthony Jeselnik saving masculinity with a book club? 

In this episode from behind-the-paywall, Chelsea and Corporate Gossip host Becca Platsky dive deep into the wild world of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Cheryl Hines and her memoir “Unscripted.” They bravely journey through her stories about baby boy directors in Hollywood, her brainworm-infused romance with RFK Jr., his “digital affair” with journalist Olivia Nuzzi, and how fun it is to “set politics aside” and go skiing!

In this subscriber-only episode, Chelsea dives into the shallow waters of DJ Khaled's memoir, "The Keys." She unpacks the wild story behind how the book came together through ghostwriter Mary H.K. Choi's POV and recaps DJ Khaled's most viral moments, from getting stranded at sea on a Jet Ski to the infamous Breakfast Club interview that gave us a woman we need to check on. Plus: You’ll get a bunch of Khaled’s “keys” to life and the one piece of advice Chelsea took to heart.

In this special from behind the paywall episode, Chelsea welcomes back actor Molly Quinn (“The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Castle,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”) to dive deep into Mae West’s memoir, “Goodness Had Nothing to Do With It.” They dissect everything from Mae's bold personality and her groundbreaking Hollywood career to her knack for reinvention and unique approach to love. When she’s good, she’s very good, but when she’s bad, she’s better!

NEW subscriber-only episode: In a special Monster MENsmoir episode, Chelsea welcomes back "Fixing Famous People" host Chris DeRosa and comedian, filmmaker, and most importantly, husband of Chelsea, Yassir Lester, to dissect "Cancel Me If You Can," the memoir from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. They recap his rise as one of the internet’s most polarizing figures and how he grew Barstool Sports from a free Boston newspaper to a media empire worth $1. Plus: They unpack his version of the Call Her Daddy breakup, his side deal with Alex Cooper, his devotion to capitalism, nicknames like “old nuts,” and his fallout with Jenna Marbles. Trigger warning: college bro loser personality ahead! 

In this episode from behind the paywall, Chelsea and Cinemile co-host Cathy Cullen break down the high-profile romance of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham and David Beckham. Before Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding drama, there were the sprawling memoirs that shaped his parents' mythology. Get the juicy details on Victoria’s grudge against Geri “Ginger Spice” Halliwell, David’s cheating scandal, and the recurring family pattern of sons estranged from their fathers. Plus, a revealing look at how ambition and image control have shaped the Beckham brand for better and for worse.A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including body image and diet culture talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezThank you to our sponsors:Shopify - Start your free trial at shopify.com/glamorous.Leesa Mattresses - Go to Leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code GLAMOROUS.HomeServe - For 50% less your first year, go to homeserve.com/glamorous.Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous.Show Notes:GT Instagram Post - Share Your Feedback!Dringo! CardViral Article Book Club: The Beckham Family Wedding DramaSpice Girls Memoirs EpisodeDueling Memoirs: Burt Reynolds vs. Loni AndersonDueling Memoirs: The JuddsDueling Memoirs: Tatum O’Neal vs. John McEnroeDueling Memoirs: Debbie Reyonlds vs. Eddie FisherDueling Memoirs: Rob Lowe and Melissa GilbertLily Allen Memoir EpisodeWhere to find our guest: Cathy CullenCinemile PodcastCathy’s InstagramCinemile’s Instagram***Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.

In this episode from behind-the-paywall, Chelsea and author Claire Linic dive deep into Denise Richards’ 2011 memoir “The Real Girl Next Door.” They revisit her iconic role in “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” that infamous threesome scene in “Wild Things,” and her turn as Bond girl Dr. Christmas Jones. Then they unpack every single red flag in her relationship with Charlie Sheen. Plus, a little dish on Denise’s reality TV run on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

In this re-release, Chelsea dives deep into the first season of Hulu's “The Secret Life of Mormon Wives” and the memoir “A Well-Trained Wife” by Tia Levings -- recapping the eight episodes and discussing important takeaways from both the TV show and the book. Chelsea unpacks the shocking revelations on the show, including the soft-swinging secrets of the TikTok-famous Mormon MomTok group. She also explores the undercurrents of religious patriarchy while taking a closer look at how these women balance faith, fame, and family while trying to rewrite the rulebook on what it means to be a modern wife.

In this subscriber-only episode of the two-part Cookie Jar, Chelsea and producer Kristina dive into the latest season of Love Island USA, from Casa Amor chaos to kissing crimes, they explore what this reality show reveals about gender, intimacy, and dating in America today. Plus, Kristina tries to unpack why the reality TV genre might not be for all audience members (including herself), and Chelsea reveals the couple she’s rooting for (Zach and Bryce?).

In part one of this two-part Cookie Jar, Chelsea and producer Kristina unpack the CGI shot they did not see coming in J.Lo’s latest rom-com “Office Romance,” break down their favorite tracks from Olivia Rodrigo's new album, and Chelsea shares a few hot recommendations. Plus: what's behind Hollywood's obsession with hockey romance and a bizarre AI mix-up involving Spencer Pratt. Part 2 with Love Island will be out for Subscribers Only soon!

Chelsea welcomes writer and The Hidden History of Magick Podcast co-host Rhiannon Houch to dive into “The Make Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness” by “Skins” and “Game of Thrones” star Hannah Murray. They unpack Hannah’s path from magic school class to wellness cult, how a search for healing spiraled into a mental health crisis, and her stunning depiction of life with bipolar disorder. Plus: weird MLM movie recs, Etsy wands and YET another cult leader just loooooooving martial arts. 

Chelsea welcomes back Katie Rich and Holly Laurent of the “Soccer Moms” podcast to unpack The Cut article The Loneliness Influencers by Rachel Pick. They explore viral loneliness influencers, leftover pandemic habits, aspirational aesthetics, and some hacks for making adult friends. Plus: why thinking of your spouse as a grizzly bear could be a positive, and why Timothée Chalamet is now synonymous with the Knicks."Soccer Moms” is a production of iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players network, with new episodes available weekly on Tuesdays on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Chelsea welcomes back comedian and Pop Mystery Pod host Tess Barker to unpack the memoir of chef and television icon Julia Child. Bride-to-be cooking classes! Ina Garten similarities! A cooking-infused friendship breakup! Plus: her longtime child-free marriage to husband Paul Cushing Child, their brush with McCarthyism, and the publishing story that Chelsea will think about every day till the end of time.

Chelsea welcomes comedian and "Advice No One Asked For" author Jenny Hagel to unpack the viral Vulture article “The Feed Is Fake.”  They dive into how our conversations and social media discourse is being manufactured and manipulated by stealth marketing, clipping campaigns, and content farms to produce celebrity smear campaigns and shape narratives around court verdicts. They also look back at how the rise and fall of the blogosphere changed internet discourse and whether this is an old problem or a new one. Plus: Where can we go on the internet to have a real conversation? Is it our Patreon???

Chelsea and Prose & Glow’s Julia Washington deep dive into “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” the memoir from “Heroes” and “Nashville” star Hayden Panettiere. Together, they unpack Hayden’s rise from child star with a momager (of course) to tabloid fixture while dealing with addiction, postpartum depression, and the crushing weight of being a young woman in the 2000s. Plus: her age-gap relationships with Milo Ventimiglia and Wladimir Klitschko, and why this memoir feels deeply haunting.

This is a messier-than-normal episode because it's the audio from our live book club event on Patreon discussing the book Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed. Together, Chelsea, producer Kristina, and the Cookies dive into the women pulled into the Kennedy orbit, from Jackie Kennedy to Marilyn Monroe to Carolyn Bessette and so many more. They also unpack the author’s “creative license” with elements of history, the myth-making around Camelot lore, and a few hot takes on Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story.”A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including murder, substance use, and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.We cut this down a bit to skip over the visual parts, tech set up, and warm-up exercises we did, so we can optimize this for a listening experience.  

Chelsea and Forever35 Podcast hosts Doree Shafrir and Elise Hu unpack “I Choose Me,” the new memoir from “Beverly Hills, 90210” star Jennie Garth. Together, they ask themselves if they should also “choose me,” and DNF this book! They recap the goss with Luke Perry, Shannen Doherty, and Tiffani Thiessen, before diving into her second marriage to Peter Facinelli, her reality TV pivot, and red flags like: should you date the man just who quit his job and has a roommate?

Chelsea welcomes back Voice Notes From the Group Chat host Caitie Rosen to deep dive into two pieces from The Cut: “Why Friendship Betrayal Feels Impossible to Get Over” and “Losing My Friend Over Wegovy." Somehow, it all comes back to the “Summer House” scandal. They look at two case studies of friendship betrayal to determine the how and why of it all, and if at the end of the day, is wegovy > West?

Chelsea teams up with the hosts of Podstruck for a special crossover episode diving into “Something’s Gotta Give,” the Nancy Meyers rom-com classic starring Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Keanu Reeves. Together, they break down the film’s take on age-gap relationships and ask: Would you be okay if your mom dated someone you almost hooked up with? Plus: behind-the-scenes context from Diane Keaton’s memoir, Nancy Meyers’ filmmaking career, and a debate about whether Diane and Jack actually had any chemistry.

Chelsea welcomes back Sierra Teller Ornelas to guest-host this dive into writer and actor Lena Dunham’s “Famesick: A Memoir.” Sierra and comedian Brian Bahe unpack Lena’s journey with fame and chronic illness, from her film debut with “Tiny Furniture” to her meteoric rise on HBO’s “Girls.” They chat about Adam Driver, Lena’s relationship with Jack Antonoff, and the wildest run-in with Bruce Springsteen.

Chelsea is joined by Julia Washington to unpack “Phases,” the memoir from R&B icon and actor Brandy Norwood. From her rise to stardom at 15 with hits like “I Wanna Be Down,” to “The Boy Is Mine” with Monica (and the drama behind the song), to her breakout role on “Moesha,” they unpack the highs and lows of being one of the most famous girls of the ’90s and Whitney Houston being her fairy godmother. They dive into her age-gap relationship with Boyz II Men star Wanya Morris, the fallout from her headline-making “marriage,” and the tragic car accident that reshaped her life and career. 

Chelsea and Kristina are back for a Cookie Jar episode, diving into the Chappell Roan controversy updates, the new Netflix Mormon cult documentary, “Trust Me: The False Prophet,” Plus: “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” enters the chat, a sports detour to cover an NFL reporter scandal, and sadly an update on whether Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” will ever see the light of day. Plus, a virtual book club announcement!

Chelsea is joined by bestie Jo Feldman to break down “You with the Sad Eyes,” the memoir of “Anchorman” and “Dead to Me” star Christina Applegate, who unpacks her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. Jo and Chelsea recap Christina’s childhood growing up in Laurel Canyon, her reluctant rise as a comedic icon on “Married… with Children,” plus wild tales with Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp, and the Pussycat Dolls history we didn’t see coming.

Chelsea welcomes Corporate Gossip hosts Becca Platsky and Robby Slowik to catch up on former Meta CEO Sheryl Sandberg’s latest pivot, then break down Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary “Inside the Manosphere.” Get ready for sad dudes preaching one-sided monogamy, sad men renting sad condos, and how one good theater class could save the sad men in the manosphere. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual harassment and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.Contact us or send us your voice notes:[email protected] Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes:Dringo! CardSheryl Sandberg’s Lean In Sheds Quarter of Staff, Will Focus on Manosphere Fight (Wall Street Journal)Gen Z takeover: Sheryl Sandberg taps 25-year-old to lead her nonprofit (NY Post)Inside the Manosphere documentary (Netflix)The Camps Promising to Turn Men Into Alphas (New Yorker)Where to find our guests: Becca Platsky & Robby SlowikCorporate Gossip PodcastCorporate Gossip YouTubeCorporate Gossip InstagramRobby’s Instagram***Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.

It’s a bonus episode where Chelsea goes solo, doing her annual “State of the Nation” Ted Talk. She unpacks the absolute implosion of the recent “Bachelorette” season with “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul, dives into all her “Mormon Wives” highlights (Miranda and Layla) and low lights (DadTok), and theorizes on what the connection is between these broken franchises and America’s larger cultural shift. Join us in the comments on Patreon as we dissect and digress!! 

Chelsea and producer Kristina are back from SXSW and ready to dive into all the pop culture chaos! They unpack the cancellation of “The Bachelorette” season with “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul, why “Mormon Wives” feels darker than ever, what Afroman’s defamation trial means for free speech, and the Internet discourse surrounding Lindy West’s new memoir. Plus: Updates on Chelsea’s film “BASIC” premiering at SXSW and how it somehow landed on Alec Baldwin's Instagram???

Surprise! We’re dropping a little something special into the Glamorous Trash feed this week. While we’re at SXSW for Chelsea’s film BASIC, we thought we’d drop an episode from our friends at Podstruck! Our Chelsea joins Chelsea Davison and Elena Crevello to dive deep into the 1997 Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry movie “Fools Rush In.” You’ll hear our Chelsea defend this movie with her life and revisit a story from Matthew Perry's memoir about how this film was almost derailed by Matthew insisting on doing his own jet ski stunt. 

Chelsea chats with writer and podcaster Lindy West about her new book, “Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane.” They chat internet trolls, what it was like to go public with polyamory, chapters that she cut, how and why Lindy chose forgiveness, and the emotional aftermath of adapting “Shrill” for television. Plus: Lindy answers a few listener questions from the cookies!

Chelsea welcomes comedian and writer Guy Branum to dive into “Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane,” the essay collection by writer and former podcast guest Lindy West. They explore Lindy’s journey on the road to Kokomo (yes, the place referenced in the Beach Boys song) while unpacking body image, burnout,  life after working on the TV adaptation of “Shrill,” and whether or not to be polyamorous!! Is this what Eat, Pray, Love was supposed to be??

Chelsea and her long-time friend Alex parse through the painful, nuanced, and incredible account of Virginia Giuffre, who worked tirelessly to share her story of being sexually trafficked as a minor to bring justice to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Prince Andrew, and the vast network of wealthy and powerful people who enabled this horrific abuse.

We’re re-releasing this iconic episode where Chelsea welcomes comedian and The Parting Shot podcast host H. Alan Scott to dive deep into “You Wanna Be On Top?”, the memoir by author and “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 9 contestant Sarah Hartshorne. Then, from behind the paywall, you’ll hear our interview with Sarah where she gets candid about the exploitative conditions behind the scenes of the Tyra Banks-hosted show, being locked in a hotel room after elimination, rumors about Nigel Barker, and what happened after Ebony’s emotional exit from the show. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating and diet culture. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.

We were rooting for you, we were all rooting for you!! Chelsea welcomes Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose to unpack the Netflix documentary “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.” They revisit how “ANTM” shifted from Tyra Banks’ revenge on the fashion industry into a “Fear Factor” meets “Survivor” takedown of young women in the industry. They reexamine the infamous storyline around Shandi, the makeover dental trauma, the race-swap photo shoots, and how ice cream is somehow a part of it all. Brace yourself, a season 25 of “ANTM” is upon us!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Chelsea and Cinemile co-host Cathy Cullen break down the high-profile romance of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham and David Beckham. Before Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding drama, there were the sprawling memoirs that shaped his parents' mythology. Get the juicy details on Victoria’s grudge against Geri “Ginger Spice” Halliwell, David’s cheating scandal, and the recurring family pattern of sons estranged from their fathers. Plus, a revealing look at how ambition and image control have shaped the Beckham brand for better and for worse.

Chelsea and Erin Bagwell (The Hidden History of Magick) macro-dose “The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions from a Reality TV Villain,” the memoir of “The Hills” star Spencer Pratt. Spencer spills on his money-making schemes that involve Henry Winkler, an Olsen twin, and a shady deal with the paparazzi. They recap how Spencer got his start in reality TV with bestie Brody Jenner, followed by his epic rise as the most hated cast member of “The Hills,” and the following Speidi era. Plus, he finds himself at rock bottom with a bunch of crystals, a bag of gold, a ton of guns, and some Four Seasons grilled salmon for their dog, Rainbow.

Chelsea is joined by producer Kristina and “Welcome to El Barrio” host Becca Ramos to break down the memoir of legendary actor Rita Moreno. From “West Side Story” to “One Day at a Time,” they unpack Rita’s journey from Puerto Rico to breaking barriers during Hollywood’s Golden Age, her road to EGOT status, and her 50-years-long toxic perfume commercial with Marlon Brando. Plus! Elvis returns, still bad in bed, the Muppets deliver an EMMY and DRINGO! Get your drink out because we have several DRINGOS coming your way. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including abortion, suicide, and body image talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.

Chelsea welcomes Jenny Donheiser and Nicole Spiezio of the podcast “How Were U Brainwashed?” to deep dive into Brooklyn Beckham’s viral Instagram statement and the wedding drama involving Nicola Peltz, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, and yes, somehow Marc Anthony. They unpack everything from the infamous first dance and dress drama to behind-the-scenes gossip and public pressure, then peel back layers of Victoria’s memoir to ask when the Beckham family brand really started to crack.

Chelsea and Podstruck co-host Chelsea Davison unpack Diane Keaton’s 2011 memoir, “Then Again.” They explore her career from her early years in Hollywood and revisit her iconic roles in films like “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” “Baby Boom,” and “The First Wives Club.” Plus: gentle tea on Diane’s romances with Warren Beatty and Al Pacino, a debate over “The Family Stone,” and why her mother is the emotional core of the book.A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.

Chelsea welcomes back writer and bestie Jo Feldman to deep dive into the 1993 memoir of TV icon Fran Drescher. Together, they unpack her wild ride to fame with her sitcom, “The Nanny," to the plot twist in her marriage, a cameo from John Travolta, and of course, a sex moment with Warren Beatty! Plus, they try to figure out if Fran’s encounter with Princess Diana actually happened and if Weight Watchers stole good years from our lives!!!! (yes.)

Chelsea is joined by a panel of experts and enthusiasts to discuss the new show “Heated Rivalry.” They deep-dive into the tonnage of internet discourse to connect all the dots as they discuss series highlights, the philosophies behind why this love story hit so hard, the romance book data, the adaptation details, the second fantasy the show fulfills, and a few thorny questions that are difficult to answer but scintillating to discuss. Welcome to the podcast cottage!!!! 

It’s a replay episode! We’ll be back with new episodes on Friday, in the meantime, revisit Chelsea and Emily V. Gordon (“The Big Sick,” “Little America,” “Staying In with Emily and Kumail”) dissecting the pain of growing up too fast and the power of reclaiming your story with Drew Barrymore's first memoir, “Little Girl Lost.”

It’s a special collab episode! Chelsea and What Went Wrong hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into chaotic movie-making stories hidden inside celebrity memoirs and behind-the-scenes Hollywood tea. They trade wild anecdotes, including Tippi Hedren filming with real lions on “Roar,” Barbra Streisand’s blunt take on “A Star Is Born” remakes, Jennifer Grey’s mid-shoot plastic surgery, Elizabeth Taylor trading lovers while making “Cleopatra,” and Rob Lowe’s fight club with Tom Cruise, and so much more.Find the full list of books and resources recommended in this episode AND learn more about writing and creating by checking out The Behind the Bangs Patreon.

Get ready for a tell-all to rival all tell-alls! Chelsea and writer Danielle Henderson dive into the 1987 autobiography of Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke, who you might know from Valley of the Dolls, The Patty Duke Show, “The Miracle Worker,” or as Sean Astin's mom! From a horrifying mom-ager who wasn't her actual mom, to her romances with Hollywood nepo babies Desi Arnaz Jr. and Frank Sinatra Jr., this book is a wild, wild ride!A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including  mental health, talk of suicide, violence, child abuse, incest, and substance use. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.

Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez catch up on the hottest pop culture tidbits, including new Olivia Nuzzi updates, the latest Taylor Swift discourse, the unexpected success of Heated Rivalry, Lily Allen’s special “Madeline” performance on “SNL,” Rosalía’s stunning album “Lux,” Cynthia Erivo’s recent book snafu, and why “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has taken a noticeably darker turn.

In the grand finale of this two-part series, Chelsea welcomes back Becca Platsky (Corporate Gossip) to break down Olivia Nuzzi's dizzying memoir "American Canto." Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears, Holly Madison, and Jerry Garcia??? Oh my! From conservative deadheads to Trump’s hidden talent to big, hot, sexy, tall older brothers, we hope you’re ready for the harvest (sorry). 

In the first of a two-part series, Chelsea presents the prequel origin story that led to Olivia Nuzzi’s “American Canto.” From Olivia’s pop-star beginnings to her journalism pivot thanks to a mentorsituationship with Keith Olbermann, you’ll find out how Olivia made power moves in DC through  a combination of talent, intelligence, hot girl warfare, and absolutely fuckery. Plus: The goss and patterns from her ex-fiancé's substack posts and the conclusions we can draw from her torrid digital affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Buckle up and get ready for the harvest!!!