Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

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 ’80s, hot mics, (DRINGO!) husbandger Tom Arnold,...

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 the wisdom embedded in every rhinestoned Destiny’s...

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 album power play, and an odd cameo from Ryan Ad...

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 the backdrop of the scandal and the nightmare of rea...

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 politics and a ranking system for dogs so tough, her...

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... cringe? Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevan...

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 Cannavale, Christian Borle, and the Hugh Jackman of it...

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 recommendations, and nominate a few people for our dream an...

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 Johansson and Kristen Stewart, and have mentors li...

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 book is a Silicon Valley horror show meets a girlb...

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 solo cup. They unpack Lean In's cultural impact and...

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 their own experiences with friendship shake-ups a...

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 from!  A content warning: This episode contains di...

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 like a Forrest Gump-style journey through a ’90s H...

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 blacklisted and the CIA dossier that labeled her a “sadist...

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 kale. Plus, Chelsea introduces her new viral arti...

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’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order...

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 art. Plus, the comedian whose work helped shape Neko...

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 takeaways should be from this moment in politics, an...

Chelsea and comedian Tocarra Elise 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 into her controversial Rainbow Tribe and the memoir...

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 harrowing abuse Shari survived.  Trigger warning: This...

Chelsea welcomes back friend and comedian Toccara Elise 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 bolero debacle and Oprah yelling at her. Plus, they sha...

When someone has the courage to tell their own story, it empowers others to embrace their own. Chelsea and Executive Producer Jordan Moncada unpack Issa Rae’s journey from “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” and how her DIY journey has inspired Glamorous Trash’s new project: Behind the Bangs, a year-long program designed to help you craft, pitch, and share your story alongside a supportive c...

Chelsea welcomes back bestie Jo Feldman to unravel the complexities of domestic goddess Martha Stewart as seen in Netflix’s documentary “Martha.” From her early days as a model to building her lifestyle empire, they explore the validity of her “mean girl” reputation, a little bish named James Comey, and her infamous time in prison. Plus, they come to a disagreement as they ponder: was Martha Stewa...

Chelsea and Ilana Peña (“Diary of a Future President,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) share their hot takes on the highly anticipated movie adaptation of “Wicked.” Then we revisit a previously subscriber-only episode on Kristin Chenoweth’s 2023 memoir, “I’m No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts.” From Ambien tweets to bible quotes to emotional discoveries about her birth parents, this ep takes you on a surpr...