Best Matt Whitaker Podcasts (2025)

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Tina Knowles' Memoir Matriarch (with Maria Randazzo and Matt Whitaker) 2:26:35

23d ago2:26:35

2:26:35

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 t…

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Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid - Episode 125 52:36

3d ago52:36

52:36

The Buddies hit the waves with Taylor Jenkins Reid's "Malibu Rising". If you enjoy family drama with deadbeat dads, cocaine platters, and specialty seafood sandwiches that sound absolutely disgusting, this book is for you! The Buddies got to chatting about sympathizing with terrible fathers (because of diet failures), the economics of therapy vs. l…

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Ask Ronna (with Chelsea Devantez) 1:28:15

6d ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Surprise! We’re dropping a little something special into the Glamorous Trash feed this week. We loved Ronna and Bryan on our Roseanne Barr episode, and now we’re bringing over their hit advice podcast, Ask Ronna, to our feed! Listen as Chelsea joins them to dish out advice on two wild listener dilemmas: one about a dog walker who finds something un…

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2E2: Barbecue Breakdown and Affleck Drama 59:05

7d ago59:05

59:05

Chelsea and Emily Walker are back to recap “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 2, Episode 2: “The Book of Accountability,” and things are getting dark. From messy parties to more ancestry drama for Ben Affleck to emotionally manipulative barbecues, this episode delivers. With Jen’s disappearing friends and the emotional polygamy in the group,…

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Louise Brooks’ Memoir Lulu in Hollywood (with Mallory O'Meara) 59:43

9d ago59:43

59:43

Author Mallory O’Meara (Reading Smut) joins Chelsea to break down silent film legend Louise Brooks’ scorched-earth essay collection “Lulu in Hollywood.” Louise floods the book with tea from the Golden Age of Hollywood, dragging Humphrey Bogart and torching the studio system that abandoned her. Chelsea and Mallory also spill bonus tea, calling out C…

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Mark Whitaker on ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’ 1:11:05

11d ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Larry is joined by writer and media executive Mark Whitaker to discuss his newest book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired Mark to write the book and detailing Malcolm X’s Shakespearean life journey from harrowing childhood to celebrated civi…

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Viral Article Book Club: Don’t Have Kids? (with Jameela Jamil) 1:04:33

13d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Chelsea is joined by Jameela Jamil (Wrong Turns podcast) to dig into one of the most talked-about essays on the internet: “Don’t Have Children,” by Kate Manne. They debate whether it’s a feminist call to arms or too narrow to be a real rallying cry. From the failures of U.S. healthcare to the politics of reproductive labor, they take on burnout, bi…

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 premiere: Soft Swinging & Sexy Baptisms 58:24

14d ago58:24

58:24

From temple scandals to ketamine therapy and sad cowboy-themed influencer parties, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is back with a bang for Season 2. Chelsea welcomes back writer Emily Walker to break down every jaw-dropping twist: Miranda’s surprise return, Taylor crying with the rage of a thousand dad-less daughters, and Zach Affleck’s career t…

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Roseanne Barr's Memoir My Lives (with Ronna Glickman and Bryan Safi) 1:39:02

16d ago1:39:02

1:39:02

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…

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The Housemaid - Freida McFadden - Episode 124 47:05

18d ago47:05

47:05

The Buddies made their way to Brooklyn for Freda McFadden's thriller, "The Housemaid”. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with questionable characters, glaring red flags, and DIY dental work, this book is for you! The Buddies got to chatting about driving a great car (namely a 2011 Nissan Sentra), torture, Family Feud, gaslighting, and much more.…

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Larry Wilmore on the Trump Administration, Pope Leo XIV, the State of Hollywood, and More 1:04:49

18d ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Larry starts off a special listener mailbag episode by sharing some of his biggest concerns with Donald Trump’s second term so far and his administration’s attack on government agencies and the Constitution. Next, he talks about the brand-new Pope Leo XIV and the role of religion in modern society (22:23). After the break, Larry discusses the futur…

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Leah Litman on ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’ 1:03:23

25d ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Larry is joined by professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the podcast ‘Strict Scrutiny’, Leah Litman, to discuss her forthcoming book ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’, publishing on May 13th. They begin their conversation by talking about how the politi…

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Sunrise on the Reaping - Suzanne Collins - Episode 123 51:53

26d ago51:53

51:53

The Buddies tackle Suzanne Collins' Sunrise on the Reaping, the Hunger Games prequel that follows a young Haymitch Abernathy. If you liked the Hangover 2, Dumb & Dumber 2, and the Han Solo movie, then this book is for you. Not a lot of positive comments in this one, but the Buddies did wander into some bizarre tangents around spitting, gleeking, tr…

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JoJo Siwa Breakup + Romance Novels Deserve Your Upmost Respect, JK Rowling Does Not 1:11:57

27d ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Chelsea and Kristina are back in the Cookie Jar with pop culture chaos and cookie-fueled commentary. They break down JoJo Siwa’s “Big Brother” identity arc and wrap-party breakup, Coach Bill Belichick’s decades-younger girlfriend running his PR, and a rare Rob Lowe moment they actually agree with. Plus: a deep dive into romance novel discourse from…

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Lucinda Williams’s Memoir Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You (with Anna Sale) 1:09:55

1M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

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 a…

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Carl's Doomsday Scenario - Matt Dinniman - Episode 122 40:23

1M ago40:23

40:23

The Buddies strapped in for book 2 (or some may say book 1.5) of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series with Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman. While this book may have not advanced the story too much, the Buddies had a good time reading and got into chatting about, AIM chatting, binge reading, and why being less intelligent and less sensitive is …

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Viral Article Book Club: Plagiarism, Crave, and the Romantasy Google Doc Gone Wrong 57:50

1M ago57:50

57:50

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 th…

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Danielle Steel’s Memoir Pure Joy (with Sarah Wendell) 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

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 po…

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Daniel Lubetzky on the Builders Movement, ‘Shark Tank,’ Kind LLC, and More 1:08:16

1M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Larry is joined by billionaire entrepreneur and ‘Shark Tank’ costar Daniel Lubetzky, and they begin their conversation by analyzing the importance of independent thought in today’s political climate. They then focus on the objectives of the Builders Movement and Daniel's efforts to curb political extremism and heal divisions within the business com…

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Viral Article Book Club: Money Dysmorphia and the Cost of Being Chronically Online 35:34

1M ago35:34

35:34

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.…

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Sutton Foster’s Memoir Hooked (with Casey Balsham) 1:28:54

1M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

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 Canna…

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White Lotus Finale Hot Takes, Netflix's Adolescence, and Katy Perry In Space 52:12

2M ago52:12

52:12

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 recommend…

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Mara Wilson’s Memoir Where Am I Now? (with Ruby Karp) 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

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 …

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Tara Palmeri on ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’ and ‘The Red Letter’ 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Larry is joined by political journalist Tara Palmeri, writer of ‘The Red Letter’ Substack and host of The Ringer podcast ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’, to discuss all of the latest buzz shaking up Washington D.C. They begin their conversation by analyzing the possible political repercussions of Trump’s new tariffs. This leads into a talk about the viabili…

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First Lie Wins - Ashley Elston - Episode 121 45:15

2M ago45:15

45:15

The Buddies dove into Ashley Elston's 2024 thriller First Lie Wins, and let's just say they weren't thrilled. The Buddies found the book lacking in both thrills and twists, so they tried to provide some in this podcast. They got to talking about group chats, guardian angels, bathroom etiquette at parties, and a clever use of a zip lock bag. So join…

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Viral Article Book Club: Blake Lively, Meghan Markle & The Internet Rage Machine 52:57

2M ago52:57

52:57

Writer and showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas joins Chelsea for another Viral Article Book Club. This time, they’re diving into that Cut article, “Why Do These Women Inspire Such Rage?” The two friends unpack the article, which talks about why Meghan (Markle) Sussex and Blake Lively fuel so much ragebait. The two of them get into how these women are …

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Dungeon Crawler Carl - Matt Dinniman - Episode 120 42:08

2M ago42:08

42:08

The Buddies ventured into Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl, a lit-RPG novel. A lit-RPG novel, for those of you that don’t know, is basically a story told more like a video game RPG (we’re guessing, as this is our first time ever reading one). This book had the Buddies chatting about Cats, Nick Arcade, and the merits of Public Urination. Looking…

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Alex Isenstadt on ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power’ 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

Larry is joined by Axios Senior Political Reporter Alex Isenstadt to talk about his new book ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power’. They begin their conversation by discussing Alex’s approach to writing the book and the environment surrounding Trump when he decided to run for president a second time. They then analyze the personali…

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Sarah Wynn-Williams' Memoir Careless People (with Traci Thomas and Becca Platsky) 1:31:44

2M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

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 …

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Krys Marshall on ‘Paradise’ 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Larry is joined by actress Krys Marshall to talk about the Season 2 release of her Hulu show ‘Paradise’. They begin their conversation by examining Marshall’s upbringing and the many factors that inspired her to become an actor. This leads to a conversation about the mental, interpersonal, and familial hurdles Krys overcame to reach her personal go…

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Sheryl Sandberg’s Memoir Lean In (with Becca Platsky) 1:19:10

2M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

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 s…

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Viral Article Book Club: When Parenthood Changes Friendships 37:44

2M ago37:44

37:44

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…

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Naomi Watts’ Memoir Dare I Say It? (with Elizabeth Laime) 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

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 …

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Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver - Episode 119 54:46

3M ago54:46

54:46

The Buddies popped open a bottle of Appalachian moonshine and dove into Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. If you enjoy listening to a light-hearted comedic book podcast navigate a relentless parade of poverty, addiction, and child abuse while desperately trying to keep things light, this episode is for you! The Buddies got to discussing the b…

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The Meghan (Markle) Sussex Rebrand and AI Boyfriends > Men on Love Is Blind? 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Chelsea and Kristina dive into this month’s crumbs, starting with Meghan (Markle) Sussex’s rebrand with her Netflix series, “With Love.” Then they break down Candace Owens’ new lifestyle platform and whether it's leading women down a rabbit hole to the right. And they discuss why this season of “Love Is Blind” is so bad it’s making them wonder if M…

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Ione Skye’s Memoir Say Everything (with Chelsea Davison) 2:07:16

3M ago2:07:16

2:07:16

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 …

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George & Teddy Kunhardt on ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’ 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Larry is joined by filmmakers George and Teddy Kunhardt to discuss their newest documentary ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired them to start the project and shining a light on the male-dominated world Katharine lived in when she was running the Washing…

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Eartha Kitt’s Memoir Alone With Me (with Angela Tucker) 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

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 blacklis…

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Viral Article Book Club: The NY Times on Dating Women of Color to Advance 'Antiracism' 36:38

3M ago36:38

36:38

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…

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Viral Article Book Club: Jessica Simpson's interview in The Cut 10:31

3M ago10:31

10:31

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…

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Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros - Episode 118 56:01

3M ago56:01

56:01

On this episode, the Buddies jumped on their dragons and rode into the Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros; a Young adult book with heavy emphasis on the adult portion. If you like dragons, magic, and sexual tension that goes from zero to a hundred faster than Dom Toretto, then this book is for you. The Buddies got to talking about Basil Exposition, trau…

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Thomas Chatterton Williams on "How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left" 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Larry is joined by writer and cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams to discuss his latest essay for The Atlantic, "How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left". They begin by shining a light on the political left’s weak hold on the cultural landscape, and breaking down the definition, history, and downfall of "woke" ideology. Next, they take a l…

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Neko Case’s Memoir The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You (with Jana Schmieding) 55:25

3M ago55:25

55:25

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 ar…

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All the Colors of the Dark - Chris Whitaker - Episode 117 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

The Buddies dive into All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whittaker. A story that manages to combine elements of Joe Dirt, Shawshank Redemption, Where the Crawdad Sing, and Forrest Gump into one surprisingly coherent narrative. Or more simply put, a tale about a pirate turning into a great painter. The book had the Buddies debating proper broccoli-…

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Viral Article Book Club: The Cruel Kids’ Table 43:28

4M ago43:28

43:28

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 ta…

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Roy Wood Jr. on ‘Lonely Flowers’ and ‘Have I Got News for You’ 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Larry is joined by actor and comedian Roy Wood Jr. and they begin their conversation by acknowledging Black History Month. Roy then breaks down his new CNN show ‘Have I Got News for You’ and opines on whether or not comedic "bubbles" will last under the new Trump administration (5:41). They then pivot to his recently released stand-up special on Hu…

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Josephine Baker’s Memoir Fearless and Free (with Tocarra Mallard) 1:15:51

4M ago1:15:51

1:15:51

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…

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Shari Franke’s Memoir The House of My Mother (with Kate Casey) 1:18:07

4M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

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 harr…

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The Winter King - Bernard Cornwell - Episode 116 58:09

4M ago58:09

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The Buddies enter Britain and the world of King Arthur in The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell. If you're sophisticated, you'll know this as an "Arthurian tale" or a retelling of the classic animated TV show King Arthur and the Knights of Justice. The book had the Buddies debating the merits of LSD-powered sorcery, comparing bar game courage to batt…

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Brooke Shields, Blake Lively, and Celebrity Meh-moirs 1:25:17

4M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez dive into all the glamorous and trashy headlines, from Brooke Shields’ surgery without her consent, to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s court drama, to the news of three celebrity memoirs that no one asked for, to the many other cookie crumbs gracing our table. Buckle the hell up, Kristina and Chelsea hadn’t rec…

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