Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast
Celebrity Memoirs, Pop Culture, and Books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens
Episodes
May 14, 2024 • 91 mins
“Girls to the front!!!!” Chelsea is joined by Nora McInerny (It’s Going To Be OK) to discuss Kathleen Hanna’s iconic memoir, “Rebel Girl.” From Kathleen’s journey as the lead singer of Bikini Kill to leading the Riot Grrrl revolution to starting the band Le Tigre, they dive into it all. There’s also Kathleen’s battle with Lyme disease, her romance with a Beastie Boy, and an absolutely epic run-in with Courtney Love, who shouts our ...
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May 10, 2024 • 24 mins
*Patron-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Chelsea and guest Liz Culley (host of the Cool Cool Cool podcast) dissect Ellen DeGeneres’ second memoir “Seriously...I'm Kidding,” plus her first memoir, and that infamous Buzzfeed article. They delve into the dual realities of Ellen’s joyful public persona and the controversies that shadow her career. From pivotal moments from “The Ellen Show” with Dakota Johnson, Jessica Simpson, and Mariah Car...
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May 8, 2024 • 49 mins
Celebrate Chelsea's birthday with a special Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez unpack reactions to our Delta Burke, Margaret Cho, and Rebel Wilson episodes. Plus they sort out Barbra Streisand's Instagram antics, share their "Baby Reindeer" takes, and Chelsea dishes her birthday tradition to make the most goddamn wishes possible!!!
We’re going on tour in June!
Tour info here!
Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book...
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May 3, 2024 • 80 mins
It’s a musical memoir! Tune in as Chelsea and Liam Gareau (host of the Tell Me Everything podcast) unpack Linda Ronstadt’s memoir "Simple Dreams." Together they explore her absolutely epic career and legendary vocals, plus they discuss red flags, dating George Lucas, if the Manson murders can cause a slipped disc, and if Linda hates Jim Morrison???
We’re going on tour in June!
Tour info here!
Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book:
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April 30, 2024 • 64 mins
Join Chelsea Devantez and Emmy award-winning producer Kyle Ridley (Good Day DC) for a practical guide to pitching your memoir. This episode unpacks everything from crafting an engaging outline to finding the right agent and editor who can champion your work. Chelsea opens up about her journey and shares critical steps and common pitfalls in memoir publishing, including “having a platform.” This is a must-listen for anyone ready to ...
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April 26, 2024 • 63 mins
Join Chelsea and guest Joy Osmanski as they dive into the poignant and candid memoir of comedy icon Margaret Cho. Learn how Margaret uses comedy to survive her childhood, and later Hollywood, when she becomes the first Korean-American to be the lead of a 1994 sitcom that was based on her own life. (Hollywood quickly ruined that of course.) Margaret discusses everything from dating Quentin Tarantino to internalized sexism and racism...
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April 19, 2024 • 56 mins
Join Chelsea in a deeply personal and revealing interview with the Emmy-nominated actress Delta Burke. In Delta’s first interview in decades, the “Designing Women” star gets candid about her 1998 memoir, shares insights on overcoming Hollywood’s stereotypes, and reveals how she survived it all to come out the other side happier than ever. Get your Kleenex ready as Delta shares her enduring wit and wisdom, discussing hoarders, diet ...
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April 16, 2024 • 85 mins
Join Chelsea and The Big Flop host Misha Brown as they unpack Rebel Wilson's memoir, “Rebel Rising.” Rebel spills the tea about her sex life, body image struggles, and her battles with the media. Plus, we dive into the Sasha Baron Cohen saga and discuss why we're officially over reading about celebrities' trips to Africa.
Show Notes:
Listen to Chelsea on The Big Flop’s Juicero episode
Hear our Ricki Lake episode
Book tour info ...
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April 9, 2024 • 18 mins
*Patron-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Join the book club as we hear from the Cookies and explore reactions to our Taylor Swift/Jessica Simpson episode, discussions on celebrity accountability, and a deep dive into the layers found in Beyoncé's latest work, “Cowboy Carter.” This episode is a true book club in podcast form, bringing together the diverse opinions of the cookies as we gather ‘round to talk trash!
Show Notes:
Book tour...
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April 5, 2024 • 55 mins
In a follow-up to our deep dive into Britney Spears' memoir, Chelsea and Sarah Fraser delve into the pop legend's current chapter after gaining her autonomy and releasing her groundbreaking memoir. Chelsea and Sarah dissect the pop star's recent Instagram posts, and discuss the impact of trauma, expressing your voice, and the power of a lil heart emoji over the cooch.
Show Notes:
Current Britney discussion starts at 18:59
Britn...
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April 2, 2024 • 56 mins
Chelsea and guests, Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett, examine Vanessa Williams and her mother’s joint memoir “You Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-nonsense Mother, and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss (and Each Other).” From Vanessa being forced to resign as Miss America to finding happiness in Hollywood, we delve into how the Williams women navigated fame with resilience, grace… and an ongoing revenge li...
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March 26, 2024 • 13 mins
*Patron-only Bonus Episode Teaser*
Chelsea sits down with Grace Towery, her book editor from Hanover Square Press, to peel back the layers of the book publishing process. From the initial pitches to the intricate editing phases and finally, to publication, Chelsea and Grace share personal stories, challenges, and triumphs in the journey to publish Chelsea's memoir: I Shouldn't Be Telling You This. This episode offers a glimpse into...
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March 22, 2024 • 46 mins
Grab your hat and saddle up! Before the release of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter," Chelsea and Sam Sanders (co-host of the Vibe Check podcast) talk about the times Beyoncé has come closest to memoir-level vulnerability. They share insights on the history of country music, make a few predictions about songs they'd love to hear on the album, and discuss its potential impact on culture. Plus, they have a few thoughts on J.Lo’s documentary ...
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March 19, 2024 • 70 mins
Chelsea and guest Erin Dewey Lennox review the whirlwind that was "Love is Blind” Season 6. Together they unpack the emotional highs and lows, Vanessa Lachey's dress, Nick Lachey's media training, and take a closer look at Jimmy, Jessica, and the EpiPen. Listen to find out why everyone on the show (*ahem* Clay) needs therapy and why we can't seem to get enough of “Love is Blind” drama.
Show Notes:
Rosie Perez episode with Erin
T...
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March 15, 2024 • 62 mins
We’re going back to the shore! Chelsea and guest Kari Ferrell explore Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s world with “Confessions of a Guidette.” The two reminisce about one of reality TV's most unforgettable personalities, get candid about adoption, and do some digital sleuthing around Snooki's kitty litter skin care tips.
Show Notes:
Kari's Snooki Playlist
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Clip
Snooki's Adoption Story
Where to find our ...
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March 8, 2024 • 24 mins
Chelsea and Reagan Jackson (“Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist”) sit down for five questions Chelsea would love to be asked as an author, and five questions she’d hate to be asked. Reagan shares insights on the myth of objectivity, how trolls impact journalism, and why her dream party includes guests like James Baldwin sipping on cocktails that taste like the sunset.
Where to find our Guest: Reagan Jackson
Or...
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March 5, 2024 • 70 mins
Everybody say love! Join Chelsea and guest Wes Perry in their picnic day drag, as they sashay through RuPaul’s memoir “The House of Hidden Meanings.” Learn about the Drag Race superstar’s roots in San Diego, his path to sobriety, and all the discarded eyelashes along the way.
Show Notes:
Watch the video of this episode on our Patreon
Holly Madison episode with Wes
"Supermodel" Music Video
Donna Summer's "I Feel Love"
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March 1, 2024 • 74 mins
Chelsea and guest Brittany Ashley (Don’t Tell The Babysitter Mom’s Dead) break down Ani DiFranco’s "No Walls and the Recurring Dream.” Take a wild journey through goats, Boofas, and open relationships, as Chelsea and Brittany examine the complexities and convictions that drive the fiercely independent musician’s enduring legacy.
Show Notes
Ani DiFranco's cover of "Wishing & Hoping" that opens "My Best Friend's Wedding"
Ani's ope...
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February 27, 2024 • 37 mins
Remember the backlash around Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo? Why does the reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce feel different? Chelsea and producer Corinne Wallace examine media coverage and public perception to uncover exactly why these celebrity romances were treated so differently and what has changed in culture in the past 14 years.
Show Notes:
News report about Tony Romo & Jessica Simpson's relationship
Sportscasters t...
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February 23, 2024 • 22 mins
Join us for the first-ever Cookie Jar episode where Chelsea and Glamorous Trash producer Kristina Lopez talk about the buzziest pop culture moments (like J.Lo’s new visual album This is Me… Now) and hear from the cookies themselves! We also share new thoughts on Crystal Hefner's wild episode and discuss how to make adult friends in 2024.
Submit a question or voice note for a future Cookie Jar episode to hello@glamoroustrash.com!
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