

Celebrity Memoir Book Club
Vox Media Podcast Network
New York comedians Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton are reading celebrity memoirs so you don't have to.Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 53min
Scheana Shay Knows Her Good Side
What’s there to say about Scheana Shay that hasn’t already been said? In her wildly anticipated memoir, Scheana finally gets to talk about herself in the one place it’s most allowed. From her childhood, to a long list of celebrity flings, to how Scandoval affected her most of all, it’s hard to believe she’s left anything out.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 24min
Parvati Shallow Knows Nice Girls Don’t Win
The queen of Survivor. The Black Widow. The Traitor from Traitors. Parvati Shallow is a legendary winner of Surivor and a reality show expert. She’s survived Survivor, a childhood in a cult, and the chaos of life.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 31min
Sarah Wynn-Williams Knows Careless People
If you’re someone who thinks social media is super evil and Facebook heavily influenced the 2016 election and now most of the world’s leaders are in the pocket of Mark Zuckerburg… you need to take your tinfoil hat off and read the TRUTH. Because it will confirm all those things. Sarah Wynn-Williams is a lawyer and one of the early members of Facebook’s global policy team and she’s even more horrified about all that stuff than you are.
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Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 26min
Kim Gordon is the Girl in a Band
In the aftermath of her breakup from Sonic Youth co-founder Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon tells her story. She won’t really get into her relationship but if you want to know why everyone’s always pissed at Courtney Love this is the book for you!
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Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub
Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 13min
Steve Madden is The Cobbler
Take a look at the shoes on your feet do you know who cooked them up????? There’s a chance it was the one and only Steve Madden. The legendary shoe brand is kind of just a guy who loves to look at feet and make you the shoe of your dreams as fast as humanly possible. Did he invent fast fashion for shoes?? Who’s to say! Did he do illegal money stuff?? Definitely yes! But he did his time and now he’s churning out fresh pumps once again!!!
BRAND NEW SUMMER MERCH
https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/collections/all
If you want to host a CMBC meetup here’s a meetup 101 packet to help you plan!
Keep up with all the latest:
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Join our Geneva Community to chat with the other worms!!!!
Join the Patreon for new episodes every Thursday! https://www.patreon.com/celebritymemoirbookclub
Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub
Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross
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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 14min
Megan Rapinoe Has One Life
What does it take to be one of the world’s best soccer players??? Goodness in your heart and also drive. Olympic and World Cup soccer champ Megan Rapinoe tells us everything she knows about fighting for the gold and also fighting for equality because she does both a lot.
BRAND NEW SUMMER MERCH
https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/collections/all
If you want to host a CMBC meetup here’s a meetup 101 packet to help you plan!
Keep up with all the latest:
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Join our Geneva Community to chat with the other worms!!!!
Join the Patreon for new episodes every Thursday! https://www.patreon.com/celebritymemoirbookclub
Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub
Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 11min
Aziz Ansari Defines Modern Love
Explore the complexities of modern love through humor and insight! The hosts tackle the impact of dating apps and social media, discussing whether these tools help or hinder our quest for connection. They share humorous stories about social events and the pressures of appearance. Delve into Aziz Ansari's controversial career and its cultural implications on relationships. With critiques of online dating practices and reflections on the nature of genuine connections, this conversation uncovers the ironic twists of love in the digital age.

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 26min
Kelly Oxford is Perfect and Lying
Remember Kelly Oxford, the hilarious Canadian mom turned author? This conversation dives into her early Twitter fame and comedic influences, exploring awkward teenage mishaps, youthful romances, and the quirks of parenting. The hosts share funny anecdotes about experiences like working as a dishwasher and a chaotic van trip. They humorously critique the entertainment industry and personal storytelling, all while reflecting on nostalgia and self-identity. Join the laughter as they navigate the blend of humor and real-life challenges!

May 27, 2025 • 1h 42min
Nora Ephron Remembers Nothing Except Feeling Bad About Her Neck
It’s Nora Ephron anthology week! We took a look at two of her essay collections, I Feel Bad About My Neck and I Remember Nothing to remember what proper storytelling looks like.
THE FINAL STOP ON OUR TOUR
June 14: New York
If you want to host a CMBC meetup here’s a meetup 101 packet to help you plan!
Keep up with all the latest:
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Join our Geneva Community to chat with the other worms!!!!
Join the Patreon for new episodes every Thursday! https://www.patreon.com/celebritymemoirbookclub
Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub
Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross
Help us plan for the future of Celebrity Memoir Book Club by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey. Thank you!
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May 20, 2025 • 1h 54min
Hilaria Baldwin Doesn't Have a Manual
Who’s that girl doin yoga next to Alec Baldwin?? It’s Hilaria and she’s ready to tell her side of the story. And only her side. You won’t get most of the story. But you will find out who she feels wronged her in their coverage.
With special guests Eliza and Julia from Binchtopia!!!!
WE’RE BACK ON TOUR
May 16: London
May 18: Dublin
June 14: New York
If you want to host a CMBC meetup here’s a meetup 101 packet to help you plan!
Keep up with all the latest:
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Join our Geneva Community to chat with the other worms!!!!
Join the Patreon for new episodes every Thursday! https://www.patreon.com/celebritymemoirbookclub
Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub
Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross
Help us plan for the future of Celebrity Memoir Book Club by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey. Thank you!
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