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Senior Culture Writer at Newsweek H.Alan Scott joins me to chat about Hollywood history, dating Gen Z as a millennial, where culture is headed and more!  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizculley Connect with H.Alan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halanscott/ The Parting Shot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parting-shot-with-h-alan-scott/id1608211048...

The Bay is in the building!!! Liz chats with her new favorite rapper, LaRussell, Bay Area rap star who has released almost 40 albums in less than a decade and keeps community at the forefront of his ethos. Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizculley Connect with LaRussell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larussell Go See LaRusesell Live: https://invitetba.xyz/creator/Good...

Liz sits down with her friend Ben Sheehan who is a political commentator, creator and author. Ben's show "Civics Made Easy" is now live PBS and his book "What Does the Constitution Actually Say?" is a practical and funny guide that every household should have! We discuss how we got here and where we are going in the country, and specifically discuss where the F civics classes have gone? Watch the...

Liz sits down with her friend, the iconic drummer of Hole, Patty Schemel. Patty talks about her memoir "Hit So Hard" and gives us a look at what life was really like as the drummer of the iconic band —everything to living with Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love to what the photo shoots were like to eventually getting kicked out of the band.  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizcul...

Liz sits down with her friend Brooks Nader, Sports Illustrated cover supermodel, former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant and chats about her new show on Freeform "Love Thy Nader." They chat growing up in New Orleans, her "Friends Only" Instagram and more!  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizculley Connect with Brooks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooksnader TikTo...

Liz tries to befriend Liz Feldman, an incredibly accomplished comedian, writer, director and now podcaster best known for creating the hit Netflix shows "Dead to Me" and "No Good Deed." Liz's new podcast, "Here to Make Friends" which she co-hosts with comedian/writer/actor Jessi Klein is hilarious and all about making adult friends so Liz shoots her shot with Liz Feldman. Did it work?  Watch the e...

Liz sits down with RuPaul Drag Race "Pit Crew" star Bruno Alcantara to talk about his life growing up in Brazil, being on tour with Madonna and the launch of his newest WOW Presents Plus show, "Happy Endings with Bruno."    Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizculley Connect with Bruno: Watch "Happing Endings with Bruno": https://www.wowpresentsplus.com/happy-endings-with-brun...

Liz sits down with author Celia Laskey whose new book, "Cover Story" dives into the world of Hollywood PR in the iconic early 2000s. Centered around a young queer starlet, we chat about Hollywood rumors, is T-Swift maybe swimming in the ladypond and more!  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizculley Connect with Celia: Order "Cover Story" Out Now:  https://www.amazon.com/Cover...

You read that right! After almost 2 years, we are having a baby! In this solo episode, I'll tell you what we are having, I answer listener questions, tell you the things I can't stand about "mommy content" and give you a glimpse into my first trimester.  Connect with Liz: Website:  https://www.listentoliz.com/    TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@listentoliz415 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com...

Liz chats with acclaimed TV and film director Daniel Minahan who has been behind the lens of some of the best shows ever made, Game of Thrones, 6 Feet Under, American Crime Story and House of Cards. His newest project, the film  "On Swift Horses," starring Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones is a love letter to queer relationships, love and growing up.  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.you...

Liz chats with Madison Sinclair, a comedian and writer by way of Florida who has stolen the hearts of the Internet with her hilarious standup. From arranging her first lesbian experience to her mom being an iconic Hooters model, Madison is as funny as she is gorgeous!  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizculley Connect with Madison Sinclair: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Liz sits down with the former stars of the iconic queer show "The L Word"  Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey and talk about everything from their friendship to coming out (or not), sticking up for each other and what making "The L Word" was really like. They chronicle all of this and WAY MORE in their new book "So Gay For You" (releasing June 2nd 2025 but available for pre-order now).  Watch the epis...

Liz sits down with Delaware's Congresswoman, Sarah McBride. Arguably the most famous US Congressperson, McBride shares what her first 100 days has been like and what it's really like on the Hill. Liz and Sarah also discuss what allies can look like and how we need to find a common ground to move forward after the disasterous second term of Trump.  Connect with Congresswoman McBride: Website: https...

Liz sits down with Shane Ivan Nash, a Los Angeles born and raised advocate, podcast host musician who rose to internet fame after eviscerating Ben Shapiro on a viral episode of "Jubiliee." They discuss internet fame, Scientology and what it means to be a "man."  Please note, discussions of SA and religion take place on this episode.  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizculley...

Liz chats with Greta Titelman who you probably reconize from cult following shows like Los Espookys, Problemista and Searchparty. Liz and Greta talk about the "demon scale" of celebrity possesion, the tunnel conspiracy in LA and find out they went to the same school.  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizculley Connect with Greta Titleman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Liz chats with  GLAAD Vice President of Talent and Communications Anthony Allen Ramos about how GLAAD works alongside Hollywood's biggest players to ensure correct queer representaion continues across all entertainment verticals. They also talk about their Bravo friends, ponder about why there are no queer focused Bravo shows and more.  Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizcul...

A special episode of "I'm Scared to Have a Baby," Sarah Hoover is an art historian, author, cutural critic and really the woman of my dreams and joins Liz this week. We discuss her new book (out January 14th 2024) "The Motherload" which is an unapologetic look into motherhood, marriage and coming of age. In this episode, Sarah and Liz talk IVF, birth, our own relationships with our mother and more...

Happy 2025! Starting off the year strong with Sam Li! Sam is not only an acomplished actor ( you might recognize him from starring in the Netflix hit "Brothers Sun") but also a beloved social media king who drops videos about the ups and downs of online dating. We chat about life in New York City, dating fans, and Sam and Liz agree ADHD might just be the biggest problem when it comes to dating aft...

Today's guest is nothing short of iconic—Nicole Maines, the first-ever trans superhero on TV. She made history playing Dreamer on Supergirl, and she's been a trailblazer ever since. Nicole's also a fierce advocate, author of Better Except When It Gets Worse, and a comic book nerd in the best way possible. We dive into her groundbreaking role, the highs and lows of being a visible trans advocate, a...

Jordan is back on the pod this week! For those who don't know her, she's a writer, comedian, and content producer who's been working with the legendary Rhett and Link at Mythical Entertainment. We get into some funny stories, like how she accidentally ended up in the Mythical world, and we also talk about the weirdness of social media feedback—everything from unsolicited body comments to how tirin...

I'm excited to finally sit down with Raymond Padilla for a fun and honest chat. Ray shared his journey from struggling actor to thriving comedian and Internet personality, including how moving to New York during the pandemic helped him find a sense of belonging in the vibrant queer community there—something he felt was missing in L.A. We talked about his time at SoulCycle, the wild culture of tren...

A girl after my own heart when it comes to gossip, model, podcast host, and content creator Ali Weiss joins me to talk wild, anonymous confessions, beauty standards, and hand modeling—turns out, it's a super lucrative niche! Ali shares her top skincare tips and why she's passed on Botox and fillers. And if you're into conspiracy theories, you'll love Ali's take on the whole Melania and Trump dynam...

I'm super excited to chat with the amazing Senator Toni Atkins, the first woman and openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as President pro Tempore of the California State Senate. We dive into her 40-plus years of advocacy in women's healthcare, her role in shaping progressive policies like Proposition 1 for abortion rights, the need to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution, and more!   Conn...

This week, I sit down with the amazing Jenny Yang, a multi-talented creator, comedian, and fierce advocate for the AAPI community who stars in the hit Netflix show The Brothers' Son. We chat about her journey through Hollywood, the importance of nurturing our creative voices, and the ups and downs of the industry—no gatekeeping here! Jenny opens up about her experience with IVF and the wild comple...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Shaun Peterson, the director of Lover of Men, as he pulls back the curtain on Abraham Lincoln's intimate life. From Lincoln's rumored romantic relationships with men to exploring how fluid sexuality was back in the 19th century—a time when terms like "homosexual" and "heterosexual" didn't exist—the film also tackles the pressing issue of queer erasure through...