Chewing on Pearls

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we discuss the opening night of Lady Gaga’s The MAYHEM Ball world tour in Las Vegas! We dissect the show act-by-act, including new songs performed and costumes worn, the origins of Gaga’s “gothic dreams” and musical inspirations, pop excellence through storytelling, and our excitement to see the Chicago stop of the tour!  Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we spit fact and spew fiction in another installment of our current events series, THAT’S GOSSIP. We discuss Gaga's performance at a private YouTube Brandcast event, her "Lion City MAYHEM" shows, her recent Emmy and American Music Award wins, her Wednesday -inspired performance at Netflix's Tudum event, the Haus Labs Pride season fundraiser, and the mysterious...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , NYC-based writer and artist Livia Caligor joins us to dissect how Gaga’s references to Alexander McQueen’s revolutionary work in The Art of Personal Chaos uncover the deeper meaning of the iconic, career-defining show. We discuss Gaga’s longstanding admiration for McQueen’s life and work, the artists’ iconic collaboration for “Bad Romance” and Plato’s Atlanti...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we're back with an installment of our series CHEWED where we break down our favorite live performances where Gaga... well, chewed! In September 2011, Gaga headlined the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In the middle of her set, she dedicated her performance of "Hair" to Jamey Rodemeyer, a young fan who had passed away the week prior after sending Gaga...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we spit fact and spew fiction in another installment of our current events series, THAT’S GOSSIP. We discuss MAYHEM in the Desert (Weekend 2), forthcoming single speculation, Viva La MAYHEM in Mexico City, Michael Polansky's Webby Award wins, Haus Labs' recent fragrance registration, the  Wednesday  Season 2 teaser, rumors that Gaga is in talks to star in Rob...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we discuss Lady Gaga's groundbreaking and triumphant headlining Coachella set entitled, "The Art of Personal Chaos". We dissect the show act by act, relive our reactions to watching the livestream, chat references to previous Gaga lore, and celebrate the breathtaking performance as friends and fans. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we chew on a selection of Gaga's custom pianos! We discuss some of our favorites (The Rubberman Piano, "Nadine" from The Monster Ball, The Boudoir Organ, The High Heel Piano, The ARTPOP Piano, The Robot Piano, The Laser Piano, and The Pregnant Tree Piano) and explore the ways these iconic instruments shaped Gaga's performances and her legacy as a known pianis...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we spit fact and spew fiction in another installment of our current events series, THAT’S GOSSIP. We discuss recent Gaga's recent press appearances for Apple Music, Las Culturistas, and The Howard Stern Show, the official announcement of The MAYHEM Ball, the "Abracadabra" fan music video, our recent TikTok comments, and more! Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we discuss official criticism of Lady Gaga's seventh album MAYHEM. We compare and contrast our thoughts about the album against reviews from The New Yorker, NME, Slant Magazine, Pitchfork, The LA Times, Variety, and Rolling Stone, pulling quotes from those publications to both criticize and praise their assessments. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ch...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we discuss Lady Gaga's appearance as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live (Season 50, Episode 15). We chat sketches, performances of "Abracadabra" and "Killah", living vicariously through Bowen Yang, Gaga's fashion (and wigs!) throughout the night, and more. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Hosted and produced b...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we react to our first listen of Lady Gaga's MAYHEM. After listening just once at midnight, we break down our initial thoughts about the album's genre blending, pared back visuals, immediate standout tracks, and meaning in the context of Lady Gaga's music career at large. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Hosted and produced...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we spit fact and spew fiction in another installment of our current events series, THAT’S GOSSIP. We discuss the MAYHEM lyric reveal on ladygaga.com, Gaga's upcoming hosting spot on Saturday Night Live, the behind-the-scenes footage from the "Abracadabra" music video shoot, the Vanity Fair lie detector interview, the upcoming Spotify fan press conference, Gaga...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we spit fact and spew fiction in an installment of our current events series, THAT’S GOSSIP. We discuss the FireAid Benefit Concert, the 67th Grammy Awards, Gaga's Super Bowl preshow tribute performance, Hot Ones, and SNL 50. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Hosted and produced by Tom and Patrick. Intro and outro created using...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we discuss Lady Gaga's latest single "Abracadabra" and its accompanying music video. We chat narrative parallels, the blending of dance music genres, MAYHEM , the Grammy Awards, Gaga's dance abilities, duality, brutality, and what we think "Gaga is back!" really means. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Hosted and produced by...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we discuss the long-awaited announcement of Lady Gaga's 7th studio album MAYHEM. We analyze the visual treatment of the album promo, break down the track list, and reflect on speculations and theories surrounding thee project formerly known as LG7. This episode was recorded just hours after the announcement! Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearl...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we spit fact and spew fiction in an installment of our *new* current events series, THAT’S GOSSIP. We discuss awards season, the imminent release of LG7, a certain viral CCTV clip, and more. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Hosted and produced by Tom and Patrick. Intro and outro created using "I Like it Rough" by Lady Gaga and S...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls, we're back with a new series: CHEWED . Join us as we break down our favorite live performances, beat-by-beat, where Gaga... chewed! Beauty is a lie!! In this installment, we discuss Gaga's appearance on Germany's Next Top Model in Cologne, Germany on June 9th, 2011. She performs a medley of “Schieße”, “Born This Way”, and “The Edge of Glory” in her best German...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we chew on a selection of the highest heels ever worn by Lady Gaga. We examine Gaga’s patterns and preferences when it comes to her legendary shoe game via our non-exhaustive list of notably towering shoes that blur the line between fashion and function – including Pleaser Shoes, Noritaka Tatehana, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, and more. Follow us on Instag...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we dissect Gaga's Workshop, Lady Gaga's 2011 holiday collaboration with Barney's New York. Between the Madison Avenue window displays, fashionable product line (costume, couture, and curiosities included), fantastical in-store shopping experience, interactive online presence, and the Workshop's grand opening – we cover it all. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we discuss Lady Gaga's song "Happy Mistake" from her 2024 album Harlequin. We analyze the track lyric-by-lyric, taking note of Gaga's statement that it is perhaps the most personal song she's ever released. We also break down Gaga's only live performance of the song (so far) as well as the fans' response. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we dissect Lady Gaga's 2011 holiday special A Very Gaga Thanksgiving by breaking down the program’s various segments, discussing the story that was being told through its portrayal of Gaga, and fondly remembering the first time we each watched it. We chat vintage glamour, fried turkey and waffles, anecdotal Germanotta-isms, and Katie Couric’s poorly-aged inte...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we discuss the evolution of Lady Gaga's notable headgear. Through our non-exhaustive list of both iconic and lesser known fashion moments, we explore how Gaga has employed fascinators to both conceal and reveal the inner workings of the girl behind the aura. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Hosted and produced by Tom and Patrick. Fas...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , our very first guest Miss Twink USA joins us to discuss the music video for Lady Gaga's latest single "Disease"! We talk references and parallels to Gaga's existing body of work, ruminate on where she could be heading thematically for LG7, and reflect on our earliest memories of queening out for Mother Monster. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearl...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we discuss Lady Gaga's Halloween costumes over the years and browse the Internet for available-for-purchase and fan-made Gaga costumery to determine what makes the most effective Gagaween ensemble. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Hosted and produced by Tom and Patrick. Fashion credits sourced via La Maison Gaga. Intro and outro create...

On this episode of Chewing on Pearls , we discuss Lady Gaga's new single "Disease" from her upcoming solo pop album known (for now) as LG7. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chewing__pearls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Hosted and produced by Tom and Patrick. Intro and outro created using Lady Gaga's "I Like it Rough" and SFX from freesound.org.