The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

From pop culture to true crime, Maureen Callahan dissects everything with smarts, humor, and skepticism. Come to The Nerve, for conversations no one else dares to have.

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July 4, 2025 76 mins

Maureen breaks down the outrageous outcome of the Diddy verdict, the message it sends to women everywhere, and the void of celebrity reaction.  She also rips into Barbara Walters, revealing her true nature and the negative force her power wielded on the media culture. Then, Maureen delivers a full scope of the not-so-glamorous side of Hamptons life, plus a total takedown of some repeat celeb offenders and their offensive messaging ...

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Maureen is joined by entertainment reporter Kinsey Schofield to discuss the obnoxious details of the Bezos wedding, with celebrities flaunting their attendance all over social media.  They also rip apart Meghan Markle's latest business venture and her decision to schedule a product launch date on Princess Diana's birthday, which is being negatively received by many. Then Maureen gives another scathing recap of the latest AJLT nothi...

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Maureen puts Anna Wintour in the woodshed, as her decades-long reign at Vogue shockingly comes to an end, exposing testimonials from those who were brushed by her cut-throat business style. She also showcases the celeb mob scene descending upon Venice for the grotesquely lavish wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.  Then, Maureen takes another swipe at Bill Maher for his latest feeble attempt to deflect from his own misogynisti...

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Maureen dissects the undoing of Johnny Depp's career with Executive Editor, Jonathan Dean, who spoke with Johnny Depp in an exclusive interview for UK's Sunday Times. They dove into Depp's highly publicized downfall as well as his possible comeback.  Then Maureen lays into Karen Read's shameful victory lap and lack of humility in the moments following her acquittal.  And Bill from Brooklyn joins Maureen to breakdown the latest in t...

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Maureen unleashes on a seemingly unfazed Brad Pitt, as he continues his press tour to promote his new film "F1," while simultaneously disowning two of his children.  She also exposes the truth about Tyler Perry, as she details the $260 million sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by actor, Derek Dixon.  Then Maureen lays into Jon Hamm's interview with W Magazine, highlighting his unlikability. Plus, some more celeb updates in...

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Maureen rips into Huma Abedin’s marriage to billionaire Alex Soros, questioning its authenticity, while highlighting her paste decision to stick it out with scandal scarred ex-hubby, Anthony Weiner.  Then Maureen takes a jab at Cynthia Nixon aka Miranda from AJLT, showcasing how the actress has morphed into her TV character in real life, and poking holes in her recent protest against “the rich,” when she herself lives a life of wea...

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Maureen delivers the latest bombshells in the Diddy trial and discusses the possible legal strategies behind Combs with criminal defense attorney, Tom Kenniff.  She also exposes behind-the-scenes details of Bill Maher’s disturbing dressing room behavior and the truth about his audience members. Then, Maureen blasts Brad Pitt’s plan to distance himself from two of his kids and dissects Michelle Obama’s empty interview with Bruce Spr...

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Maureen eviscerates Bill Maher's defense of his shameful comments, as he doubles down on blaming women for their inability to escape their abusers.  Then she is joined by NewsNation's Paula Froelich to discuss the sexual misconduct accusations against Jared Leto and the latest in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni saga. Plus, Maureen exposes George Clooney masquerading as a quasi- journalist. 


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Maureen breaks down all the latest in the jaw dropping details from the Diddy trial with Daily Mail Correspondent, Kayla Brantley. She also dives into the backlash for Bill Maher through abuse testimonials and words of criticism from The Nerve audience emails. And then Maureen is joined by entertainment reporter, Kinsey Schofield, to discuss Meghan Markle's attention seeking behavior and Instagram posts.
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Maureen skewers Bill Maher's jaw dropping commentary during his "New Rules" monologue where he unapologetically blames women for not escaping their abusers soon enough, blasting the lists of reasons he gives for why victims of abuse should know better.  She also takes a swipe at the premiere episode of "And Just Like That," with its unrealistic plot lines and feeble attempt to keep Sarah Jessica Parker's character interesting. And ...

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In this special weekend edition of The Nerve, we are bringing you a blend of Maureen's bonus slam dunks, as she rips into the Baldwins and their failed attempts to resuscitate their public image, unloads on the attention seeking posts from 3 celeb IG accounts and then skewers the WNBA and Afflecks with the one and only Bill from Brooklyn.

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Maureen unloads on Hoda Kotb’s lame attempt to pimp the super basic concept of finding joy through the launch of her new and unoriginal self-help app. She also takes us through the latest vile details coming out of the Diddy trial, adding more layers to his seemingly endless list of depravities. And then Maureen is joined by entertainment reporter, Kinsey Scholfield, and together they break down Meghan Markle's phony facade, highli...

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Today, Maureen is joined by fellow MK Media colleague and podcast host, Link Lauren. Together, they eye-roll their way through Michelle Obama's latest whine-fest on how she thinks her kids should worship her because ...she's Michelle Obama. They also pounce on Hillary Clinton's most recent trash talk about Republican women, viciously labeling them as handmaidens of the patriarchy. And Maureen goes all in on Sex And The City's toxic...

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Maureen walks through the latest wave of Diddy trial dirt with Daily Mail Correspondent, Kayla Brantley, as more of his depraved behavior is revealed on the witness stand. Then, back by popular demand, Maureen reads through the NYT's laughable advice column, offering her own cutting answers along the way. Plus, a roundtable discussion with "Drunk" author Edward Slingerland and Harvard Medical School Professor, Dr. Kenneth Mukamal o...

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Maureen digs in on Meghan Markle’s self-centered wedding anniversary post that shows no signs of Harry. She also showcases more evidence that disturbed Diddy stands no chance of walking free. Plus, Maureen slams celebs touting garbage advice, calling out all their BS beauty tips, and then delivers a total takedown of a Nepo baby trifecta, who bring nothing to the table.

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Maureen examines the latest disturbing details in the Diddy trial, further proving his vile and depraved behavior. She also exposes Sean Penn's violent nature with details from his twisted past. 

Plus, Maureen unloads on Barry Diller's weak attempt to scrub his long history of toxic workplace tirades, and raises an eyebrow to his bizarre explanation of being a gay man in a heterosexual marriage.

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Maureen rips into Meghan Markle's Beyoncé concert cheap seats and exposes Harry aimlessly wondering around London. She also takes shots at Taylor Swift’s mean girl takedown of Blake Lively and mercilessly deconstructs the useless advice from self-proclaimed, self-help guru wannabe, Glennon Doyle. 

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In a tag team dish session, Maureen and Megyn Kelly go all in on Michelle Obama's public pity party and her attention seeking "transition."  Plus, Megyn shares her Met Gala encounter with Diddy in a women's bathroom. And Maureen has the scoop on the "What Not To Wear" reboot, exposing  Stacy London and Clinton Kelly's true colors.

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Maureen rips into Prince Harry's exclusive whine-fest with the BBC and also highlights Meghan Markle's home-life hypocrisy. Then, Maureen is joined by entertainment reporter, Kinsey Schofield and together they break down this year's Met Gala fashion follies and the dwindling celeb turnout on the red.  Plus, she discusses all the latest in the Diddy trial with criminal defense attorney, Thomas Kenniff.

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Maureen Callahan takes a closer look at Bill Belichick's disturbing new romantic relationship with a girlfriend almost 50 years younger than him. Then she goes all in on Gayle King, Oprah and their elitist cronies, flaunting their extreme wealth on social media, and exposes their ties to Diddy.  Plus, Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's failed reality series and their desperation for a reputation rebirth. And the bizarre sexual identity tre...

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