Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea invites Bravo expert and Watch What Crappens podcast host Ben Mandelker on to decide if “My Good Side: A Memoir” by “Vanderpump Rules” star Scheana Shay is a meh-moir or a wild reality TV goldmine. They unpack her reality star roots, the Hooters lawsuit that almost made her famous, and her entanglements with peak early 2000s celebs like Eddie Cibrian, John Mayer, and Jesse Metcalfe. Plus: the spark behind her marriage to Brock Davies, a quick cameo from Tyler Perry, and how Scheana turned people-pleasing into a survival strategy. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Maritime LIVE Virtual Watch Party July 23rd 6PM PT / 9PM ET Girl on Girl Zoom Book Club on July 27TH at 11AM PT / 2PM ET Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Ariana Madix Memoir Episode (with Ronnie Karam) Scandoval Breakdown Episode Brandi Glanville Memoir Episode Ricki Lake Memoir Episode Mary Bonnet’s Memoir Episode Where to find our guest Ben Mandelker: Ben’s Instagram Watch What Crappens podcast Watch What Crappens Instagram Ben on Twitter/X NBD Fancy Substack *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a Viral Article first, Chelsea dives into an article with the writer! Journalist and podcaster Jess McHugh (Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah) joins Chelsea to talk about her empowering Washington Post piece, “How Women Invented Book Clubs, Revolutionizing Reading and Their Own Lives.” They explore the radical history of women’s reading groups and salons that led to the modern-day book club. Plus: they also unpack celebrity book clubs from Oprah to Dua Lipa to “Love Island” literary lover Jeremiah, and why women still make up the backbone of the industry’s audience. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Maritime LIVE Virtual Watch Party Girl on Girl Zoom Book Club on July 27TH at 11AM PST / 2PM EST Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: How women invented book clubs, revolutionizing reading and their own lives (Washington Post) A Million Little Pieces x Life Writing with Traci Thomas  Where to find our guest Jess McHugh: Instagram Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah Podcast Order Americanon Website *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and producer Kristina dig into everything from Jennifer Aniston’s casting in the TV adaptation of Jeanette McCurdy’s memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” to the messy return of “Love Island USA.” Plus: why we’re still watching “And Just Like That” and reexamining the legacy of Barbara Walters. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Girl on Girl Zoom Book Club on July 27TH at 11AM PST / 2PM EST Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Documentary Book Club: Savior Complex (with Jackie Jesko) Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast about Chelsea’s Memoir (Video) Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast IG Where to find our guest Kristina Lopez: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea chats with Parvati Shallow, “Survivor” winner and “The Traitors” star, about her memoir “Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power,” out July 8th. Parvati opens up about escaping a controlling commune, how Joe Manganiello was almost a “Survivor” contestant, and what it’s like to be labeled a villain in front of millions. Order Parvati’s Memoir “Nice Girls Don’t Win” Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to find our guest Parvati Shallow: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea welcomes cookie Caitie Rosen to break down “Nice Girls Don’t Win,” the memoir of reality royalty Parvati Shallow, a “Survivor” winner and star of “The Traitors” Season 2. They unpack Parvati’s traumatic childhood escaping a commune (cult?), her rise to reality fame with the clever Black Widow Brigade, and her journey to untangle complex PTSD. Plus: a little “Traitors” tea and the wonders of a strap-on. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Gypsy Rose Blanchard e-book Memoir Ep (with Caitie Rosen) Caroline Calloway and Natalie Beach Memoir Ep (with Caitie Rosen) Fixing Famous People Ep with Caitie Rosen Parvati Shallow’s “Survivor” Highlights Where to find our guest Caitie Rosen: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea welcomes back The Vault podcast host Amir Yass to dive into pop culture icon Janet Jackson’s 2011 memoir, “True You.” They unpack this sort of memoir slash diet book that includes Jackson family trauma, Janet’s secret marriage, trips to Studio 54 at age 11, a Paula Abdul cameo, and a recipe for oatmeal pancakes you’ll never want to try.  A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including child abuse, diet culture, disordered eating, and substance use. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Finale: Redefining Women’s Representation on TV (With Amir Yass) Ariana Madix Memoir Ep Where to find our guest Amir Yass: Instagram Podcast TikTok YouTube *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea is joined by Greta Johnson (Nerdette podcast) to unpack “You May Now Venmo the Bride,” an article by Elizabeth Genco in The Cut. They break down the rise of bridal party donation requests on social, the financial gymnastics of weddings, and whether Venmoing the bride is cringe or clever. Plus: the chaos and joy of weddings and how to celebrate love without going broke.  Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: “You May Now Venmo the Bride” - The Cut Donate - World Central Kitchen Donate - Feed the Streets Nerdette Episode with Chelsea and Kristina Where to find our guest Greta Johnsen: GRETAGRAM Substack Instagram Nerdette Podcast The Official Game of Thrones Podcast (HBO) *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea welcomes actor and documentarian Nicole Boyd to dig into “Uptown Girl,” the memoir of the supermodel Christie Brinkley. They unpack Christie’s supermodel career, plus her 4 marriages and many wild romances. Get ready to jump on a boat with Billy Joel, and run into Whitney Houston, Elle MacPherson, and Muhammad Ali! Plus: magical sand that saves her from a traumatic helicopter crash and what it's like to get negged by Sylvester Stallone’s brother. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including child abuse, diet culture, body image talk, and substance use. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Nicole’s Christie Brinkley Spreadsheet / Timeline Where to find our guest Nicole Boyd: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode released from the paywall, 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 discusses sensitive topics, including domestic violence, suicidal ideation, and murder. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Carrie Fisher Memoir Episode Penny Marshall Memoir Episode Selma Blair Memoir Episode Elizabeth Taylor Memoir Episode Dominic Dunne’s Vanity Fair Articles Dominic Dunne’s Vanity Fair Piece on Dominique’s trial Where to find our guest: Maria Randazzo Instagram Website *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready to hear some of the juiciest celebrity memoir stories ever! Chelsea is joined by actor and comedian Jeff Hiller (“Somebody Somewhere”) to talk about his memoir, “Actress of a Certain Age,” and dish out their top 10 funniest and most jaw-dropping moments from other celebrity memoirs. From Rue McClanahan’s sex rating scale to Celine Dion’s first subway ride to Liam Neeson proposing and then ghosting Brooke Shields, get the tea that somehow slipped past legal. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Order “Actress of a Certain Age” on Bookshop.org Paris Hilton Memoir Episode Demi Moore Memoir Episode Rue McClanahan Memoir Episode Brooke Shields Memoir Episode Celine Dion Memoir Episode Lynne Spears  Memoir Episode Dolly Parton Memoir Episode Delta Burke Memoir Episode Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) Memoir Episode Ginger Rogers Memoir Episode Jessica Simpson Memoir Episode The Judds Memoir Episode Kathleen Hanna Memoir Episode Ione Skye Memoir Episode Where to find our guest Jeff Hiller: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics⁠ - Get 20% off your first order at ⁠thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous⁠ ⁠Everyplate⁠ - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at ⁠everyplate.com/podcast⁠ and use code GLAMOROUS199 ⁠Libro.fm⁠ - ⁠Click here⁠ to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices