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Monster memoir correspondent and ⁠Fixing Famous People⁠ host Chris DeRosa sits in for Chelsea and, along with comedian and writer Jo Feldman, dives into Charlie Sheen’s memoir “The Book of Sheen” to decide if it’s “winning” or a monster memoir. From Sheen’s early life traveling for his father Martin Sheen’s career, to his first big break in a B-movie with Laura Dern and George Clooney, they trace...

Tocarra Elise returns to guest host and welcomes her The List podcast co-host Quincie Zari to dive into “Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours,” the memoir of singer and actor Michelle Williams. Together, they trace Michelle’s rise to superstardom as a member of Destiny’s Child and explore her mental health journey through depression and self-doubt. Plus:...

Guest host Traci Thomas ( ⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) continues her Viral Article Book Club takeover with author and ⁠ Thanks for Asking⁠ host Nora McInerny. Together, they unpack Elizabeth Gilbert’s ⁠ memoir excerpt "My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story," featured in The Cut. ⁠ Traci and Nora debate the boundaries of memoir, the privilege undercutting Gilbert’s story, and the hard truths of loving som...

Chelsea’s back hosting just for this subscriber only episode! Ahead of Charlie Sheen’s upcoming memoir, Chelsea and author Claire Linic dive deep into Denise Richards’ 2011 memoir “The Real Girl Next Door.” They revisit her iconic role in “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” that infamous threesome scene in “Wild Things,” and her turn as Bond girl Dr. Christmas Jones. Then they unpack every single red flag in he...

It’s a Cookie Jar episode! Producer Kristina Lopez welcomes back Maria Randazzo ( The List podcast ) to unpack the pop culture highlights (and lowlights) in the cookie universe, including the surprise hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” the wild “And Just Like That” series finale, our picks for the upcoming Emmys, and a few bonus tidbits from the Parker Posey memoir. PLUS: Chelsea drops in with even more ho...

We revisit an episode where Chelsea and Wes Perry bravely swim the waters of early 2000s Playboy culture with Holly Madison’s 2015 memoir “Down The Rabbit Hole.” Come on to our house for the tea on how gross the Playboy Mansion really was, the unhinged financial arrangements in place for Hef’s “girlfriends,” and the real jaw-dropper of the episode… Hugh Hefner’s unexpected hobby. A content warning...

Surprise! We’re dropping a little something special into the Glamorous Trash feed this week. Former guest Kyle Ridley recently interviewed Chelsea on his podcast The Tangle , where they unpacked the evolution of the Glamorous Trash podcast, why some memoirs are off the table, and Chelsea’s bittersweet reflections on her own memoir one year after its release. Subscribe to The Tangle: Find out where...

It’s a Viral Article Book Club episode! Guest host Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast is joined by book influencer and writer Cree Myles to unpack “ Some of You Are Bad Friends and That’s Why You’re Lonely ,” by CNN’s Kristen Rogers. From overprotecting your peace to flaking on plans, they explore why authentic connection feels harder than ever. Plus: how a slice of cake might be the secret to bui...

Chelsea welcomes beloved hairstylist Olivia Scott Lane to dive into the dual memoir “Kicking & Dreaming” by Ann and Nancy Wilson of the legendary band Heart. Together, they unpack the sisterhood that shaped rock hits like “Barracuda” and “These Dreams,” the complicated family dynamics, romances with bandmates, and a marriage to director Cameron Crowe. Plus, their battles with music industry se...

Chelsea is joined by comedian and author Tamara Yajia to break down “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything,” the memoir by actor, dancer, and former child star Alyson Stoner. They deep dive into Alyson’s candid stories of surviving the entertainment industry, from their breakout in Missy Elliott’s music videos to their roles on Disney Channel and in the “Cheaper by the Dozen” films. They...

Chelsea brings back writer and Talk Girl host Sam Reece to travel back to the 2000s and dive deep into the mother-daughter memoir "Heart to Heart" by Britney and Lynne Spears. Together, they unpack the core trauma hiding between the pages, the Ryan Gosling mix-up, and the deeply cringeworthy poetry that lands somewhere between purity culture and a "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul" fever dream. P...

In our inaugural Viral Article Hall of Fame episode, Chelsea welcomes " Text Me Back! " hosts Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays to dig into one of the wildest viral articles of all time: Vanity Fair’s How Sarma Melngailis, Queen of Vegan Cuisine, Became a Runaway Fugitive . They recap the story that inspired the Netflix doc " Bad Vegan ," unpack revelations from Sarma’s self-published memoir, and...

Chelsea chats with author and “America’s Next Top Model” Cycle 9 contestant Sarah Hartshorne about her memoir “ You Wanna Be on Top? ” Sarah gets candid about the exploitative conditions behind the scenes of the Tyra Banks-hosted show, being locked in a hotel room after elimination, navigating the legal minefields to tell her revealing story, rumors about Nigel Barker, and what happened after Ebon...

Chelsea welcomes comedian and The Parting Shot podcast host H. Alan Scott to dive deep into “ You Wanna Be On Top? ”, the memoir by author and “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 9 contestant Sarah Hartshorne. Brace yourself to revisit the chaos of “ANTM,” from body-shaming photo shoots to extraordinarily problematic makeovers and queer coming-out stories that never made it to air, all served with a...

Chelsea and  Watch What Crappens podcast co-host Ben Mandelker get back on the mic with a bonus episode breaking down the chapter missing from early copies of “Vanderpump Rules” star Scheana Shay’s memoir “My Good Side . ” And it’s all about Brock! They dive into Brock cheating on a pregnant Scheana, the timeline overlap with Scandoval, how some Bravo fans saw it coming, and why Scheana may never...

Chelsea invites Bravo expert and Watch What Crappens podcast host Ben Mandelker on to decide if “My Good Side: A Memoir” by “Vanderpump Rules” star Scheana Shay is a meh-moir or a wild reality TV goldmine. They unpack her reality star roots, the Hooters lawsuit that almost made her famous, and her entanglements with peak early 2000s celebs like Eddie Cibrian, John Mayer, and Jesse Metcalfe. Plus:...

In a Viral Article first, Chelsea dives into an article with the writer! Journalist and podcaster Jess McHugh ( Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah ) joins Chelsea to talk about her empowering Washington Post piece, “How Women Invented Book Clubs, Revolutionizing Reading and Their Own Lives.” They explore the radical history of women’s reading groups and salons that led to the modern-day book club....

Chelsea welcomes author and Just Between Us co-host Allison Raskin to unpack “Face It,” the memoir of Blondie icon Debbie Harry. They dive into the wild New York City nights and the Marilyn Monroe obsession that shaped Debbie’s image, her tangled trauma, and the complicated love story at the heart of Blondie. Plus: celebrity cameos from David Bowie, David’s Bowie , Iggy Pop, magician Penn Gillette...

We’re back with Part 2 of this month’s Cookie Jar, and we’ve saved the best crumbs for this one! Chelsea and producer Kristina unpack the romantic chaos of "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" and deep dive into “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay’s beautifully directed documentary about uncovering her mother’s legacy and the truth of her paternity. Plus: Some inside info about the 2004 reality se...

It’s a Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and producer Kristina dig into everything from Jennifer Aniston’s casting in the TV adaptation of Jeanette McCurdy’s memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” to the messy return of “Love Island USA.” Plus: why we’re still watching “And Just Like That” and reexamining the legacy of Barbara Walters. JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB! Girl on Girl Zoom Book Club on July 27TH a...

Chelsea chats with Parvati Shallow, “Survivor” winner and “The Traitors” star, about her memoir “ Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power ,” out July 8th. Parvati opens up about escaping a controlling commune, how Joe Manganiello was almost a “Survivor” contestant, and what it’s like to be labeled a villain in front of millions. Order Parvati’s Memoir “Nice Girls Don’t Win...

Chelsea welcomes cookie Caitie Rosen to break down “Nice Girls Don’t Win,” the memoir of reality royalty Parvati Shallow, a “Survivor” winner and star of “The Traitors” Season 2. They unpack Parvati’s traumatic childhood escaping a commune (cult?), her rise to reality fame with the clever Black Widow Brigade, and her journey to untangle complex PTSD. Plus: a little “Traitors” tea and the wonders o...

Chelsea welcomes back The Vault podcast host Amir Yass to dive into pop culture icon Janet Jackson’s 2011 memoir, “True You.” They unpack this sort of memoir slash diet book that includes Jackson family trauma, Janet’s secret marriage, trips to Studio 54 at age 11, a Paula Abdul cameo, and a recipe for oatmeal pancakes you’ll never want to try.  A content warning: This episode contains discussions...

Chelsea is joined by Greta Johnson ( Nerdette podcast) to unpack “ You May Now Venmo the Bride ,” an article by Elizabeth Genco in The Cut. They break down the rise of bridal party donation requests on social, the financial gymnastics of weddings, and whether Venmoing the bride is cringe or clever. Plus: the chaos and joy of weddings and how to celebrate love without going broke.  Follow Chelsea:...

First Marriage!  Christie and husband #2, Billy Joel Christie and Billy Christie and Billy Christie and her third husband, "Sticky Ricky," during their wedding. Christie and Sticky Ricky. Christie and husband #4, Peter Cook. Christie and Peter Peter Cook and his new partner. Peter Cook and his new wife. Peter Cook and his new wife. Bellissima! Vacation cameo! Christie Brinkley on the cover of Spor...