Best Chelsea Devantez Podcasts (2025)

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Viral Article Book Club: Don’t Have Kids? (with Jameela Jamil) 1:04:33

3d ago1:04:33

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Chelsea is joined by Jameela Jamil (Wrong Turns podcast) to dig into one of the most talked-about essays on the internet: “Don’t Have Children,” by Kate Manne. They debate whether it’s a feminist call to arms or too narrow to be a real rallying cry. From the failures of U.S. healthcare to the politics of reproductive labor, they take on burnout, bi…

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 premiere: Soft Swinging & Sexy Baptisms 58:24

4d ago58:24

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From temple scandals to ketamine therapy and sad cowboy-themed influencer parties, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is back with a bang for Season 2. Chelsea welcomes back writer Emily Walker to break down every jaw-dropping twist: Miranda’s surprise return, Taylor crying with the rage of a thousand dad-less daughters, and Zach Affleck’s career t…

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Patti LuPone Loses It (with Paul Caiola) 1:06:12

4d ago1:06:12

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There’s only one Patti LuPone. Which is why the s**t hit the gold plated fan when Andrew Llyod Webber tried to have two Norma Desmonds. Tess is joined by Paul Caiola, one of the hosts of “That Aged Well,” (@thatagedwell) as the two of them dissect the fascinating and high drama turns of Patti Lupone’s “Sunset Blvd,” firing, and the antics that foll…

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Roseanne Barr's Memoir My Lives (with Ronna Glickman and Bryan Safi) 1:39:02

6d ago1:39:02

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It’s a Glamorous Trash x Ask Ronna crossover as Chelsea, Ronna Glickman, and Bryan Safi dive into “My Lives,” Roseanne Barr’s woman-on-fire second memoir. This one is wild!!! From feminist hot takes to showrunner warfare on the set of “Roseanne,” they unpack the dizzying evolution of a working-class icon into a MAGA mouthpiece. Plus: Cocaine in the…

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Sorry, Mommy - Mistakes Were Made with BJ & Harmony Colangelo 1:22:22

10d ago1:22:22

1:22:22

Brea and Mallory discuss Mistakes Were Made with BJ & Harmony Colangelo and get into age gaps, MILFs, and secret relationships. Email us at [email protected]! Support the show! To join our Discord, email us proof of your MaximumFun membership! This Ends at Prom Sleepaway Camp by BJ and Harmony Colangelo Drag Me Up by R.M. Virtues Spons…

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Tommy Boy is Hamlet (with Lisa Chanoux) 1:26:40

11d ago1:26:40

1:26:40

To be, or not to be? Aye, there’s the central question at the heart of the classic work “Tommy Boy” the 1995 broad comedy starring the late Chris Farley. This movie is more than a work of staggering childish genius. It is also a sophisticated adaptation of “Hamlet,” as in, the Shakespeare one. Joining Tess for a close reading of “Tommy Boy” through…

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Tina Knowles' Memoir Matriarch (with Maria Randazzo and Matt Whitaker) 2:26:35

13d ago2:26:35

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Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, founder of House of Deréon, and Destiny’s Child stylist, spills some Tina Tea! Chelsea is joined by writers Matt Whitaker (“The Four Seasons”) and Maria Randazzo (The List) to unpack Tina’s unreal legacy. They dive into how she became a surrogate parent to Kelly Rowland, her beauty salon ingenuity, and t…

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JoJo Siwa Breakup + Romance Novels Deserve Your Upmost Respect, JK Rowling Does Not 1:11:57

17d ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Chelsea and Kristina are back in the Cookie Jar with pop culture chaos and cookie-fueled commentary. They break down JoJo Siwa’s “Big Brother” identity arc and wrap-party breakup, Coach Bill Belichick’s decades-younger girlfriend running his PR, and a rare Rob Lowe moment they actually agree with. Plus: a deep dive into romance novel discourse from…

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Cassidy Ventura: The One That Got Away 40:46

18d ago40:46

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The landslide of allegations against Sean Diddy Combs was started by a singular person - R&B singer Cassie Ventura. Cassie’s allegations formed the framework for the federal case against Sean Combs, which is set to kick off May 5, 2025. Tess takes a deep look into Cassie’s harrowing escape and the surprising stories Cassie’s intersects with. Follow…

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Lucinda Williams’s Memoir Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You (with Anna Sale) 1:09:55

20d ago1:09:55

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Chelsea and Death, Sex & Money host Anna Sale dive into Lucinda Williams’s memoir “Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You.” They explore the Southern women who influenced Lucinda’s life, her late-in-life rise to fame, and the time Rosanne Cash tried to glam her up for the Grammys (and Lucinda ghosted). Plus: age-gap relationships, Rick Rubin’s a…

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Smut as a Cultural Barometer with Alyssa Morris! 55:43

24d ago55:43

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Brea and Mallory talking about smut as a cultural barometer with Alyssa Morris. Email us at [email protected]! Support the show! To join our Discord, email us proof of your MaximumFun membership! Romancing the Phone Sponsors Clarion West Steamy in SeattleBy Brea Grant, Mallory O'Meara, Alyssa Morris

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Viral Article Book Club: Plagiarism, Crave, and the Romantasy Google Doc Gone Wrong 57:50

24d ago57:50

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Comedian and writer Zach Zimmerman joins Chelsea to dive into the Romantasy scandal at the heart of Katie Waldman’s New Yorker piece, “Did a Best-Selling Romantasy Novelist Steal Another Writer’s Story?” From agents co-writing in Google Docs to the publishing industry’s obsession with vampires in Vegas, they explore the boom of Romantasy against th…

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Selena, Yolanda, and the Room Where It Happened (with Vanessa Gonzalez) 1:19:54

25d ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Selena Quintanilla was 23 years old, and well on her way to becoming an international megastar when she was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldivar, the president of her fan club. Though a biopic starring Jennifer Lopez paints a fairly simple picture of this tragic death, the truth appears less black and white. Only two people really know how and Selen…

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Danielle Steel’s Memoir Pure Joy (with Sarah Wendell) 1:02:17

27d ago1:02:17

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Chelsea is joined by Smart Bitches Trashy Books host Sarah Wendell to break down Danielle Steel’s unhinged 2013 dog memoir “Pure Joy.” Spoiler alert! It’s not really about the dogs. They unpack Danielle’s FIVE marriages, her habit of surprise dog-gifting, and a 20-hour writing schedule that explains everything and nothing all at once. Plus, poop po…

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Viral Article Book Club: Money Dysmorphia and the Cost of Being Chronically Online 35:34

1M ago35:34

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Chelsea is joined by novelist and screenwriter Carolyn Huynh to break down the New York Times article “Are You the Only One Who’s Broke, or Is It Money Dysmorphia?” They unpack the so-called boom boom aesthetic, lipstick-effect economics, doom spending, and those who cosplay as both rich and broke on social media. Plus: Is going to Coachella at 35.…

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It Takes Two (Episodes) - The Olsen Twins Return (With Guy Branum) 51:58

1M ago51:58

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If there is such a thing as the typical college experience, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, the two most famous child star twins of all time, were probably never going to have it. Nevertheless, they persisted…kind of. Joining Tess to talk through the Olsen twins transition to otherworldly fashion icons is writer, actor, and comic Guy Branum. See Guy’s …

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Sutton Foster’s Memoir Hooked (with Casey Balsham) 1:28:54

1M ago1:28:54

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Chelsea is joined by “It’s Broadway Bitch” host Casey Balsham to break down actor and singer Sutton Foster’s memoir, “Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life.” They unpack everything from Sutton’s deeply complicated relationship with her agoraphobic mother to her rise from understudy to Tony winner and the affair rumors that went wild. Plus: Bobby Canna…

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Planet F**k - I Got Abducted by Aliens & Now I’m Trapped in a Rom Com with Briana Venskus-Vazquez! 1:02:52

1M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Brea and Mallory discuss I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom Com with Briana Venskus-Vazquez! Email us at [email protected]! I Got Abducted by Aliens & Now I’m Trapped in a Rom Com by Kimberly Lemming Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner Briana Venskus-Vazquez Sponsors Pair Eyewear www.paireyewear.com CODE: READING Cla…

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White Lotus Finale Hot Takes, Netflix's Adolescence, and Katy Perry In Space 52:12

1M ago52:12

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Chelsea and Kristina dive into April’s hottest pop culture topics: Zendaya’s casting as Ronnie Spector, the “White Lotus” season 3 finale (yes, we talk about the dicks and the discourse), and takeaways from Netflix’s “Adolescence.” Plus, we dissect the great corporate feminism space race (looking at you, Katy Perry), shout out Cookie book recommend…

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The Olsen Twins: The Origin Story (With Guy Branum) 53:03

1M ago53:03

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The Olsen twins are endlessly fascinating celebrities. They were selected for stardom before they could walk. They’re both an inspirational story and I cautionary tale. They’re just so important. Joining Tess to talk through the wild mystery that is the Olsen twins existence is writer, actor, and comic Guy Branum. See Guy’s new one-person show “Fru…

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Mara Wilson’s Memoir Where Am I Now? (with Ruby Karp) 1:08:27

1M ago1:08:27

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Chelsea is joined by writer and performer Ruby Karp (I Don’t Trust Adults) to cover Mara Wilson’s memoir, “Where Am I Now?” They unpack this introspective and honest look at child stardom and a career in the arts, from Mara’s days on the set of “Matilda” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” to what it was like to cross paths with fellow child actors like Scarlett …

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Viral Article Book Club: Blake Lively, Meghan Markle & The Internet Rage Machine 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Writer and showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas joins Chelsea for another Viral Article Book Club. This time, they’re diving into that Cut article, “Why Do These Women Inspire Such Rage?” The two friends unpack the article, which talks about why Meghan (Markle) Sussex and Blake Lively fuel so much ragebait. The two of them get into how these women are …

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The Mall in Barbra Streisand’s Basement (with Chelsea Devantez) 1:18:14

2M ago1:18:14

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Forget skeletons in the closet. Barbra Streisand has a mall. In her basement. Like, a real one. Joining Tess to tour this fascinating and unhinged corner of American architecture is writer, director, and podcaster Chelsea Devantez. Chelsea’s memoir “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This, But I’m Going to Anyway,” is out now. Her podcast “Glamorous Trash”…

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Johnny Appleseed of Smut - Growing Up Reading Romance with Amber Benson! 56:35

2M ago56:35

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On this special MaxFunDrive episode, Brea and Mallory talk to writer and filmmaker Amber Benson about growing up reading smut! Email us at [email protected]! Sign up to support the show! www.maximumfun.org/join Amber Benson Next month’s book is I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming! Norma Klein J…

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Sarah Wynn-Williams' Memoir Careless People (with Traci Thomas and Becca Platsky) 1:31:44

2M ago1:31:44

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Chelsea is joined by two returning icons, Traci Thomas (The Stacks) and Becca Platsky (Corporate Gossip), to cover “Careless People,” the explosive memoir by ex-Facebook exec Sarah Wynn-Williams. Weak boy Mark Cuckerburg tried to silence this book with an NDA from Facebook’s lawyers, and so it instantly became a best seller! Buckle up because this …

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Jojo Siwa and Unhappy Pop Star Campers (with Jade Catta-Preta) 1:19:34

2M ago1:19:34

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Before she was proclaiming she’d invented “gay pop,” child dance phenom-turned heavily costumed try-hard helmed a junior girl group called XOMG. The group claimed to offer aspiring pop stars as young as 8 years old a line into their show biz dreams. Some claim what followed was a candy-flavored nightmare. Joining Tess to talk through Jojo’s turn as…

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BONUS - The Most F*&kable Fantastical Creatures with Comfort Creatures! 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

Sign up to support us! Brea and Mallory discuss which fantasy creatures are the sexiest (and least sexiest!) with Alexis and Ella from Comfort Creatures! Email us at [email protected]! Comfort CreaturesBy Brea Grant, Mallory O'Meara, Alexis B Preston, Ella McLeod

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Sheryl Sandberg’s Memoir Lean In (with Becca Platsky) 1:19:10

2M ago1:19:10

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Chelsea and Becca Platsky (host of the Corporate Gossip podcast) put on their office peplum and stinky ballet flats to travel back to 2013 and book club Sheryl Sandberg’s memoir "Lean In." This widely popular book told women to get a seat at the table, only for that table to be run by Mark Zuckerberg in a Benson Boone jumpsuit chugging from a red s…

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Sean Diddy Combs: An Alleged Surprise Attack 41:27

2M ago41:27

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“Plaintiff would pay for her statement regarding Tupac.” In this chilling line from an assault case filed against Sean Diddy Combs, legal representatives for Ashley Parham, an alleged victim’s of Sean Combs synopsize what is a shocking and brutal claim of sexual assault by Combs. Parham’s story is deeply disturbing. It also provides telling insight…

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Bonus Content Sample! SQUEAK By Vera Valentine! 10:04

2M ago10:04

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Sample of our bonus content! Mallory and Brea discuss Vera Valentine's Squeak, the balloon animal shape shifter erotica. To hear the entire episode, join Maximum Fun at maximumfun.org/join!By Brea Grant, Mallory O'Meara

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Viral Article Book Club: When Parenthood Changes Friendships 37:44

2M ago37:44

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Chelsea and Nora McInerny ("Thanks for Asking") dive into The Cut’s advice article, "My Friends Abandoned Me When They Had Kids." They break down how friendships shift when one person becomes a parent, the (questionable?) advice prescribed in The Cut, and whether it’s fair to expect single friends to just “wait it out.” Plus, Chelsea and Nora share…

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The Forbidden Lube - Priest with Jordan Morris! 52:42

2M ago52:42

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Brea and Mallory talk about Priest by Sierra Simone with Jordan Morris! Email us at [email protected]! Priest by Sierra Simone Jordan Morris Youth Group by Jordan Morris and Bowen McCurdy Godzilla vs LA Next Month’s BookBy Brea Grant, Mallory O'Meara, Jordan Morris

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Naomi Watts’ Memoir Dare I Say It? (with Elizabeth Laime) 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

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Chelsea and guest Elizabeth Laime (Nobody's Listening, Right?) dive into “Dare I Say It?” Naomi Watts’ menopause-focused book and extract all the tea! They unpack Naomi’s unexpected love story with Billy Crudup, Liev Schreiber, and herself. Then they scream about Stacy London’s fashion tips and Elizabeth tells an amazing story you’ll never recover …

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The Meghan (Markle) Sussex Rebrand and AI Boyfriends > Men on Love Is Blind? 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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Chelsea and Kristina dive into this month’s crumbs, starting with Meghan (Markle) Sussex’s rebrand with her Netflix series, “With Love.” Then they break down Candace Owens’ new lifestyle platform and whether it's leading women down a rabbit hole to the right. And they discuss why this season of “Love Is Blind” is so bad it’s making them wonder if M…

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Ione Skye’s Memoir Say Everything (with Chelsea Davison) 2:07:16

3M ago2:07:16

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Chelsea and Podstruck co-host Chelsea Davison dive into “Say Everything: A Memoir,” Ione Skye’s new book (out today), which is packed with jaw-dropping moments. They explore Ione’s career-turning role in "Say Anything," her relationship with Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis, her marriage to Beastie Boys’ Adam Horovitz, and why her story feels …

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Why Are Readers Horny for Fairies? 37:25

3M ago37:25

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Brea and Mallory get to the bottom (heh) of why readers are so wild for sexy fairies! Email us at [email protected]! A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sara J. Maas Links: Guardian Article 1 Guardian Article 2By brea grant, mallory o'meara

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Eartha Kitt’s Memoir Alone With Me (with Angela Tucker) 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

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Chelsea is joined by author Angela Tucker ("You Should Be Grateful") to dive into "Alone With Me," Eartha Kitt’s 1976 memoir. Together, they unpack Eartha’s journey to international stardom which includes cameos from James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Orson Welles. Plus, they dig into the infamous White House luncheon that led to Eartha being blacklis…

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Viral Article Book Club: The NY Times on Dating Women of Color to Advance 'Antiracism' 36:38

3M ago36:38

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Chelsea is joined by Traci Thomas (The Stacks podcast) to break down one of the wildest letters to hit The New York Times Magazine: a white man wondering if prioritizing women of color in dating will advance his antiracism. They unpack the letter’s cringiest moments, the ethicist’s response (was it satire?), and why no woman wants to be compared to…

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Viral Article Book Club: Jessica Simpson's interview in The Cut 10:31

3M ago10:31

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Chelsea goes solo for this viral article deep dive, recapping The Cut’s recent interview with Jessica Simpson and her sister Ashley Simpson Ross. Nothing could have prepared Chelsea for the absolutely wild Prince story buried in the middle. Let us know if you’re into this new format! Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to order Chelsea…

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Neko Case’s Memoir The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You (with Jana Schmieding) 55:25

3M ago55:25

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Chelsea and actor/writer Jana Schmieding ("Rutherford Falls") dive into Neko Case’s brand-new memoir, "The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You." From Case’s neglectful and rugged upbringing in the Pacific Northwest to her rise in the indie rock scene, they unpack her poetic writing, years of relentless touring, and the resilience that fueled her ar…

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Unhinged with Chelsea Devantez! 41:17

3M ago41:17

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Brea and Mallory discuss Unhinged by Vera Valentine with Chelsea Devantez and decide what the sexiest type of door is. Email us at [email protected]! Priest by Sierra Simone (next month's book) Vera Valentine I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going to Anyway) by Chelsea Devantez Chelsea Devantez…

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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: It Ends Here (For Now) 43:20

3M ago43:20

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Cameras wrap on “It Ends With Us.” Now, the real battle begins. After Blake Lively alleges that she’s been harassed while filming this movie, her attempts at wrestling back agency stall out. Ultimately, Lively is able to get back some power…but at what cost? And who is really making her pay? Tess has sifted through the many legal filings in this ca…

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Viral Article Book Club: The Cruel Kids’ Table 43:28

3M ago43:28

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It’s a new kind of episode where we book club a viral article! Chelsea and “Rutherford Falls” creator Sierra Teller Ornelas dive into “The Cruel Kids’ Table,” the buzzy New York Magazine article that wants you to believe the hot young right is effortlessly chic. They break down why these narratives resurface every election cycle, what the actual ta…

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Josephine Baker’s Memoir Fearless and Free (with Tocarra Mallard) 1:15:51

3M ago1:15:51

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Chelsea and comedian Tocarra Mallard dive into Josephine Baker’s newly translated memoir, “Fearless and Free.” They explore how she danced her way to global stardom, secretly worked as a WWII spy for the French Resistance (yes, she smuggled German secrets on sheet music), and built a legacy as groundbreaking as it was complicated. Plus, a deep dive…

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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: The Beginning 41:21

3M ago41:21

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Betrayal. Gaslighting. Things not being what they seem. These are themes in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but they could also describe the dramatic and seemingly constantly escalating conflict between actor and fashionista Blake Lively and her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Tess has sifted through the many wordy legal filings and blurry screen…

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Shari Franke’s Memoir The House of My Mother (with Kate Casey) 1:18:07

4M ago1:18:07

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Chelsea welcomes back Kate Casey to break down former child influencer Shari Franke’s memoir, “The House of My Mother.” They explore her backstory on the now-infamous 8 Passengers YouTube channel, the dark side of family vlogging, and the cult-like control of her mother, Ruby Franke, and life coach Jodi Hildebrandt. Chelsea and Kate unpack the harr…

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Reading Smut - Coming on February 14! 1:25

4M ago1:25

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Reading Smut is a show about spicy books and the people who love them! Join hosts Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara as they explore the world of romance and erotica. In each episode, they discuss a sexy title or dive into a hot topic from the world of horny literature. What’s so appealing about enemies to lovers? How come the smartest people you know …

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Brooke Shields, Blake Lively, and Celebrity Meh-moirs 1:25:17

4M ago1:25:17

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Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez dive into all the glamorous and trashy headlines, from Brooke Shields’ surgery without her consent, to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s court drama, to the news of three celebrity memoirs that no one asked for, to the many other cookie crumbs gracing our table. Buckle the hell up, Kristina and Chelsea hadn’t rec…

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Jennifer Hudson’s Memoir I Got This (with Tocarra Mallard) 1:36:06

4M ago1:36:06

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Chelsea welcomes back friend and comedian Toccara Mallard for a closer look at all things Jennifer Hudson. They laugh their asses off as they unpack the Oscar-winning star’s 2012 Weight Watchers-infused memoir, “I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down,” and the juicy moments Jennifer shared —including the infamous Oscars bol…

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The Beef That Made Billions: Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Scooter Braun (With Amber Kenny) 1:27:07

4M ago1:27:07

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You don’t have to be a Swiftie to know there’s bad blood between Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Scooter Braun. What exactly went down between these three powerful and strong personalities? Who was really in the wrong here, and how did Kanye taking the mic from Taylor at the VMAs lead to the re-recorded albums known as “Taylor’s Version?” Joining Tes…

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