Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea welcomes back the wonderful Wes Perry to book club silver screen legend Lauren Bacall’s memoir, “By Myself and Then Some.” They dive into Bacall’s golden-age Hollywood tales—from her whirlwind marriage to Humphrey Bogart and painful rebound with Frank Sinatra to her iconic roles alongside Marilyn Monroe and her enduring political activism. Get out your (DECAFFEINATED!!!!!) drink of choice...

Chelsea is joined by author and podcaster Susan Lieu (“The Manicurist’s Daughter”) to explore “Love, Lucy,” the memoir of comedy icon Lucille Ball. They unpack Lucy’s rise to superstardom with “I Love Lucy,” her passionate and rocky romance with Desi Arnaz, and her relentless battles against sexism that drove her to break barriers—and a few car windows—along the way. New Glamorous Trash Merch Psyc...

Chelsea is joined by comedian Dominick Pupa (“Fixing Famous People”) and her mom, TMomZ, to book club Cher’s history-making memoir, “Cher: The Memoir (Part 1).” SNAP OUT OF IT — we don’t need to write a description: IT’S CHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including suicide, drug use, abuse, and sexual assault. Take care while listening and...

Chelsea and comedian and actor Crystal Marie Denha (“The Gutter”) analyze “Vanna Speaks,” the 1987 memoir from “Wheel of Fortune” icon Vanna White. They explore everything from Vanna’s wild tales of romance at Chippendales, to how she landed her iconic letter-turning role on TV. Along the way, they yell about diet culture, her criminal (??) manager, and some brand new reasons to hate on Hugh Hefne...

Chelsea and producer Kristina open the Cookie Jar for a juicy deep dive into everything from Britney Spears’s jewelry line to surprising updates on memoirs from JoJo Levesque, Mary Bonnet, and Bethany Joy Lenz. Plus, an unexpected Glamorous Trash merch drop, and some cathartic yelling at Henry Kissinger which we could all use this week.  New Glamorous Trash Merch Psychic Moment Candle My Higher Po...

Chelsea is joined by journalist and memoirist Connie Wang to unpack "Connie," the memoir by pioneering news icon Connie Chung. They explore Chung's experiences as one of the first Chinese-American women in news and the mountains she climbed. There’s also wild drama with Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer, a long-distance romance with now-husband Maury Povich, and jump scares from Ryan O’Neal, Marlon...

Chelsea teams up with Melinda Thompson (co-host of the Hello Witches! podcast) and Blake “LUXXURY” Robin (co-host of the One Song podcast) for a special Memoir in the Music episode, all about rock’s mystical witch, Stevie Nicks. Just in time for Halloween, they sift through Stevie’s witchy lyrics to uncover tales of romance, heartbreak, and just a hint of hexing. From “Landslide” to “Rhiannon” to...

Chelsea is joined by podcaster Natalie Katona and writer Julia Washington (co-hosts of Still Comfy) to break down “One Tree Hill” star Bethany Joy Lenz’s memoir, “Dinner for Vampires.” They explore Bethany’s experiences in a high-control religious cult. Get ready for co-star drama, jezebel fuckery, and an asshat cult leader obsessed with The Sopranos. A content warning: this episode contains discu...

Chelsea is joined by writer, podcast host, and cultural commentator Evan Ross Katz to discuss Ina Garten’s memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens.” They discuss everything from Ina's turbulent childhood and her career in nuclear energy to her rise as a culinary icon with “Barefoot Contessa” and the baked chicken recipe that supposedly made Prince Harry propose! They also dissect all things Jeffre...

Chelsea is joined by Jodie Sweetin (“Full House” and the “How Rude, Tanneritos!” podcast) to break down “A Paper Life,” by Tatum O’Neal, Hollywood’s youngest-ever Oscar winner. This is perhaps the most intense memoir this podcast has ever covered!! And because it’s 1970s Hollywood, there are appearances by Cher, Barbra Streisand, Anjelica Huston, Melanie Griffith, and—of course—Mick Jagger. Jodie...

Chelsea is joined by Kiki Monique (host of “Reality Checked” on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy and TheTalkofShame on TikTok) to discuss the memoir of “Selling Sunset” star Mary Bonnet. From teenage motherhood in Indiana to dating a Major League Baseball player, a boy band member, and a professional racecar driver, her dating rosters deliver in celeb cameos. And somehow Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel’s shoes a...

Chelsea welcomes actor and filmmaker Armida López to unpack Mia Farrow’s memoir, “What Falls Away.” They explore Mia’s life, from her Hollywood upbringing as the daughter of director John Farrow and actress Maureen O’Sullivan to her high-profile relationships with Frank Sinatra, André Previn, and Woody Allen. And then as I’m sure you guessed the last half of the episode is all about Woody and Mia’...

Chelsea welcomes Danielle Henderson (TV writer and I Saw What You Did podcast co-host) to break down Eve’s memoir, “Who’s That Girl?” Together, they explore Eve’s meteoric rise from Philly to international stardom, including her legendary collaborations with DMX, Dr. Dre, Gwen Stefani. They dissect all of Eve's Hollywood tales that involve cameos from celebrities like Suge Knight, P. Diddy, Prince...

Chelsea is joined by Caroline Moss (Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!) to break down Joanna "JoJo" Levesque’s memoir, “Over the Influence.” They explore JoJo’s journey as a teen pop star fighting her way through the music industry’s darkest corners. From a relentless legal battle to release new music, to struggles with addiction, to a satin blue dress splitting straight up the butt at an industry party,...

Chelsea and podcast producer Kristina Lopez dive deep into the friendship between Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini by combing through the pages of their memoirs — “True Love” and “Troublemaker” — to find insights into their best friend breakup and now rumored reconciliation. Since our media landscape is lacking authentic female friendship break-up stories, they explore this one to the max: from the...

Chelsea is diving deep into 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 Mormom MomTok group. She also explores the undercurrents of relig...

Chelsea welcomes back her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, to dig into Whoopi Goldberg’s memoir, “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.” Together, they tackle Whoopi’s touching relationship with her mother, her brother’s charm with the ladies, and the complicated dynamic between Whoopi and her daughter Alex. And just when you think you’ve heard it all, Vicki drops her own celebrity stories—i...

It’s a recap of “Love Island USA” Season 6, plus all the ensuing online drama to get you prepared for the reunion. Chelsea and Akilah Green (Emmy-nominated writer of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and "Ghosts") break down the final couples, disagree about Leah and Rob, and delve into the show’s surprisingly deep insights on cultural undercurrents. Plus, Chelsea draws some wild connections between the...

Chelsea and Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live” alum and host of “Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch”) dive into the life and legacy of Hollywood legend Betty White as they explore her 1995 memoir, "Here We Go Again." They discuss Betty’s groundbreaking roles the hot goss behind "The Golden Girls” and how a Snickers Super Bowl commercial turned her into everyone’s favorite spunky grandma all over again....

Chelsea and Caissie St. Onge (“Busy Phillips is Doing Her Best” podcast) book club Busy Philipps' 2018 memoir, "This Will Only Hurt a Little." They discuss Busy's time on "Freaks and Geeks," "Dawson’s Creek," and "Girls5Eva," while offering their own BTS and hot tea. There is so much to get into: a psychic moment with Sharon Stone, loneliness within a relationship, and what to do when your left bo...

Chelsea teams up with “Add to Cart” podcast hosts Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak to discuss Brandi Glanville's collection of bound tweets that she calls a book. Her memoir is titled "Drinking and Tweeting," and together they travel back to 2013 to unravel Brandi's time on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and the cheating drama with her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and singer LeAnn Rimes. Togeth...

Get a glimpse of our bonus content in this newly released ep where Chelsea is joined by Tess Barker and Babs Gray, the brilliant minds behind the podcasts Britney's Gram and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story, to go on a wild ride into Jamie Lynn Spears' memoir, “Things I Should Have Said.” They take a critical look at Jamie Lynn's portrayal of her sister Britney, their tumultuous family life, the im...

Chelsea is joined by her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, who described this book "as eye-opening and life-changing as the bible!" Together, they recap and go deep into Viola’s incredible memoir, including her childhood poverty, the fighting spirit that has defined her life, and her bath-based marriage success story. This was previously a Patreon-only episode — join the Patreon to be the first to get...

Chelsea and Heather McMahan (“Love Hard,” “Good Grief”) think Paris’s 2023 memoir is so hot. From teen detention camps to “being the Birkin” to the real story behind the infamous sex tape, Paris gives us a completely new perspective on the quintessential 2000’s party girl. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the...

It’s all things Celine Dion! First, Chelsea welcomes Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to unpack the legendary singer’s new documentary "I Am Celine" and explore insights into Celine's recent struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome and how it has affected her life and career. Then, we're bringing you a special re-release of our episode about Celine Dion’s memoir, “My Story, My Dream,” with guest St...