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Chelsea and Nora McInerny ("Thanks for Asking") dive into The Cut’s advice article, "My Friends Abandoned Me When They Had Kids." 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...

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...

Chelsea hits the mic to release the screams in her brain on the women on "Love is Blind" listening to the small voice inside them telling them to run, to thoughts on Ruby Franke’s doc, "Scamanda," "Apple Cider Vinegar," and "The Traitors" to some personal bits and bobs. Chelsea forgot to say in the episode: “Remember when Ben farted in the final date tent and wasn’t gonna say anything?” Enjoy!  So...

Chelsea sits down with Ione Skye to talk about her new book “Say Everything: A Memoir”  (out today). Ione opens up about revisiting her past, her relationship with Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis when she was 16 years old, and the ’90s Hollywood nostalgia woven throughout the book. Plus, they discuss her connections to Madonna’s exes and the pivotal moment that made her realize she nee...

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...

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 “sadi...

Chelsea is joined by Traci Thomas (The Stacks podcast) to break down one of the wildest letters to hit The New York Times Magazine. 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 moment...

Chelsea goes solo for this viral article deep dive, recapping The Cut’s recent interview with Jessica Simpson and her sister Ashley Simpson. 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 yo...

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 special Valentine’s Day episode! Chelsea welcomes back Jodie Sweetin (“Full House” and the “ How Rude, Tanneritos! ” podcast) to dive into dueling memoirs: John McEnroe’s “You Cannot Be Serious” and Tatum “O’Neal’s A Paper Life.” From McEnroe’s legendary tantrums to Tatum’s Hollywood trauma, they break down the exes’ rocky romance, messy divorce, and wildly different takes on their time tog...

We are book clubbing a viral article! Chelsea and “Rutherford Falls” creator Sierra Teller Ornelas dive into “The Cruel Kids' Table." 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. The...

Chelsea and comedian Tocarra Mallard 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 memo...

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: Th...

Chelsea and comedian Maria Randazzo dissect the memoir of "Practical Magic" director, Griffin Dunne. Griffin’s memoir, "The Friday Afternoon Club,” is a celebrity family saga that will have your jaw on the floor. It features 100 celebrity cameos, from Carrie Fisher to JFK to Sean Connery, ending with a tragic murder that shaped Griffin’s art and family legacy. Trigger warning: This episode discuss...

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 supportiv...

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...

Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez hold space for a few hot topics, from a viral “Wicked” moment to Megan Thee Stallion’s powerful documentary, “In Her Words.” They reminisce about the “Golden Girls” moments that shaped their lives before diving into an encore of the episode on Rue McClanahan’s 2008 memoir, “My First Five Husbands ... and the Ones Who Got Away” featuring guest Sofiya Alexandra. A...

Chelsea welcomes back the wonderful Wes Perry to book club silver screen legend Lauren Bacall’s memoir, “By Myself and Then Some.” 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...

Chelsea welcomes T-Mom-Z back for a subscriber-only bonus to explore the psychic moments from Cher’s memoir that didn’t make it into the main episode. Together, they unpack the handwriting analysis that predicted Cher’s divorce and debate whether Jesus appearing in her bedroom curtains was a divine sign—or just classic Cher. Plus, they dive into why dressing like Cher isn’t just a style statement—...

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Chelsea and Chris DeRosa (“ Fixing Famous People ”) bring you an exclusive subscriber-only episode for what we are calling our "Fkd Up Family Series." Our inaugural Fkd Up Family episode consists of a breakdown of “Hammered,” the self-published memoir of actor Armie Hammer’s mother and millionaire, Dru Hammer. They unpack Dru’s lies about the family’s dark history, h...

Chelsea is joined by author and podcaster Susan Lieu (“The Manicurist’s Daughter”) to explore “Love, Lucy,” the memoir from 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 Ps...

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 an...

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...