Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez
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Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 27min

Mayci Neeley’s Memoir Told You So (with Jo Feldman and Emily Walker)

Guest host Jo Feldman welcomes Emily Walker back to the podcast to dish on “Told You So,” the memoir of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Mayci Neeley. They unpack Mayci’s harrowing journey from teen mom and abuse survivor to her rise from TikTok fame to reality stardom. Plus: what the book reveals about growing up Mormon and a little gentle Chelsea tea. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual assult, abuse, religious trauma, and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Kendra Wilkinson Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman) Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Premiere: Soft Swinging & Sexy Baptisms Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2E2: Barbecue Breakdown and Affleck Drama The Secret Life of Mormon Wives & A Well-Trained Wife: Scandals and Faith (Glamorous Trash) Where to find our guest Emily Walker: 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 1min

Viral Article Book Club: The Politics of Race and Revolution in One Battle After Another

Traci Thomas (The Stacks) returns to guest host "Viral Article Book Club" with a twist. Journalist Zach Stafford (Vibe Check) joins her to unpack the cultural conversation around Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film "One Battle After Another," alongside two articles: The Guardian’s "Jezebel’s Race Kink and Cardi B in One Battle After Another" and Brooke Obie’s Substack piece "One Fetish After Another." They explore how the movie portrays Black women, interracial relationships, and the aesthetics of the moment we’re in. Plus: why Teyonah Taylor, Chase Infiniti, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s performances make the film’s message even harder to pin down. A content warning: This episode contains spoilers for the film and discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual assault, violence, and racism. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Where to find our guest host: Traci Thomas The Stacks podcast Substack Instagram Show Notes: Jezebels, race kink and Cardi B: in One Battle After Another, Black women are still stereotypes by Ellen E Jones (The Guardian) One Fetish After Another: PTA Exploits Black Women and Averts Revolution by Brooke Obie (Black Girl Watching Substack) An Abundance of White Mediocrity (Vibe Check Podcast) Where to find our guest: Zach Stafford Vibe Check Podcast Zach’s Instagram Vibe Check 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 13min

Matthew McConaughey’s Poems & Prayers (with Elena Crevello and Chelsea Davison)

Comedians and podcast hosts Elena Crevello and Chelsea Davison (Podstruck: A Romcom Rewind) return to dig even deeper into the mind of Matthew McConaughey as they unpack his new poetry collection, “Poems & Prayers.” From rom-com regrets to not-so-subtle verses about sin and redemption, they revisit his “Greenlights” memoir to dissect poems about burritos, wet dreams, and porta-potty revelations. They also analyze a few poems that will have you wondering if his wife is a woman we need to check on. Plus: a guide to writing your own “McCona-poems.” Join the cookie community:  Become a member of the Patreon Where to find our Guest Hosts:  Elena Crevello & Chelsea Davison Podstruck podcast Podstruck Instagram  Podstruck TikTok  Elena’s Instagram  Chelsea’s Instagram Show Notes: Matthew McConaughey’s Memoir Episode (with Elena and Chelsea) Ione Skye Memoir Episode (with Chelsea Davison) *** 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Split, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Backlash, and The Bachelor's Mormon Wife Twist

In this Cookie Jar episode, Producer Kristina Lopez and Fixing Famous People co-host Chris DeRosa break down the biggest pop culture stories from Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s shocking divorce to Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show and Hilaria Baldwin’s turn on “Dancing With the Stars.” Plus: Chelsea Devantez drops in to give her hot take on “Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul becoming the next “Bachelorette.” Join the cookie community:  Become a member of the Patreon Follow Kristina Lopez: Instagram Show Notes: Late-Night TV Isn’t Dying—It’s Being Strangled (Vanity Fair Pt. 1) Are Studio Screwups Choking Late-Night TV? (Vanity Fair Pt. 2) Charlie Sheen Memoir Episode (with Chris DeRosa) Wicked Pt. 1 Recap Episode Hilaria Baldwin Memoir Episode (with Chris DeRosa) Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Separated (TMZ) Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce from Keith Urban (TMZ) Nicole Kidman Has Been 'Fighting to Save Her Marriage' to Keith Urban Before Separation: 'She Didn't Want This' (People) Keith Urban Getting 'His Own Place' Was a Turning Point in Nicole Kidman Split: 'Writing Was on the Wall' (People) Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer is an obvious - and subversive - choice (CNN) Okja Film (Netflix) 20 Feet From Stardom Documentary(Netflix) A $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension (Business Insider) Paramount Skydance Prepares Ellison-Backed Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Murdoch, Ellison and China: what we know about the US’s TikTok deal (The Guardian) How Press-Shy Stars Are Finding Their Voice in Hollywood During the Podcast Era (Variety) Wicked: For Good Trailer The Girlfriend (Amazon Prime) Olivia Dean album “The Art of Loving” on Spotify Where to find our guest Chris DeRosa: Instagram Fixing Famous People Podcast *** 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 35min

Kendra Wilkinson's Memoir Sliding Into Home (with Jo Feldman and Caro Claire Burke)

Guest host Jo Feldman welcomes “Yesteryear” writer and Diabolical Lies co-host Caro Claire Burke to dive into “Girls Next Door” star Kendra Wilkinson’s first memoir, “Sliding Into Home.”  From her childhood days that rival scenes from “Thirteen” to becoming one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, Kendra’s path to fame is a 2000s fever dream complete with cameos from Jack Nicholson and Criss Angel. Jo and Caro sift through the strange nights in the dilapidated Playboy Mansion, Hefner lore, and the culture of misogyny that defined a generation of reality TV. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including substance use, disordered eating, self-harm, and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Holly Madison Memoir Episode Crystal Hefner Memoir Episode Where to find our guest Caro Claire Burke: Pre-order her novel “Yesteryear” Diabolical Lies Substack 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Sep 26, 2025 • 58min

Viral Article Book Club: Wedding Cake Smashes, Red Flags, and the Culture of Humiliation

Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) returns for another Viral Article Book Club with “Higher Learning” host, author, and the best former “Bachelorette” lead, Rachel Lindsay. Together, they dig into Carly Lewis’ Cut article “The Grooms Smashing Wedding Cake in Their Brides’ Faces,” which examines the rising trend of aggressive wedding cake smashing, how the tradition has shifted from funny to violent, and why it reflects the larger cultural moment we’re living in. Plus: hot takes on wedding etiquette, dessert, and why this article is Traci’s Roman Empire. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including domestic violence and a reference to suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Where to find our guest host: Traci Thomas The Stacks podcast Substack Instagram Show Notes: The Grooms Smashing Wedding Cake in Their Brides’ Faces (The Cut) - Featured Article Kerri Washington Memoir Episode (with Rachel Lindsay) Where to find our Guest: Rachel Lindsay Higher Learning Podcast Morally Corrupt Podcast 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 48min

Charlie Sheen's Memoir The Book of Sheen (with Chris DeRosa and Jo Feldman)

Monster memoir correspondent and Fixing Famous People host Chris DeRosa sits in for Chelsea and, along with comedian and writer Jo Feldman, dives into Charlie Sheen’s memoir “The Book of Sheen” to decide if it’s “winning” or a monster memoir. From Sheen’s early life traveling for his father Martin Sheen’s career, to his first big break in a B-movie with Laura Dern and George Clooney, they trace every peak and valley of his career through “Two and a Half Men” and his journey with sobriety. Plus: a clown car of celebrity cameos, including Marlon Brando, O.J. Simpson, Rob Lowe, Sean Penn, Jennifer Grey, Denise Richards, Mira Sorvino, Slash, and more. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including substance use, sexual violence, and domestic violence. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chris DeRosa: Instagram Fixing Famous People Podcast Show Notes: Kris Jenner Memoir Episode (with Chris DeRosa) Kathy Lee Gifford Memoir Episode (with Chris DeRosa) Lynn Spears Memoir Episode (with Chris DeRosa) Dru Hammer Memoir Episode (with Chris DeRosa) Hilaria Baldwin Memoir Episode (with Chris DeRosa) Lauren Sanchez Monster Memoir (Video) Documentary Book Club: Martha on Netflix (with Jo Feldman) Kelly Bishop’s Memoir The Third Gilmore Girl (with Jo Feldman) Carnie Wilson’s memoir Gut Feelings (with Jo Feldman) 30 for 30 series on Bikram Yoga founder and controversies *** 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 30min

Michelle Williams’ Memoir Checking In (with Tocarra Elise and Quincie Zari)

Tocarra Elise returns to guest host and welcomes her The List podcast co-host Quincie Zari to dive into “Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours,” the memoir of singer and actor Michelle Williams. Together, they trace Michelle’s rise to superstardom as a member of Destiny’s Child and explore her mental health journey through depression and self-doubt. Plus: the viral “106 & Park” fall, her reality TV romance, and the big question… did we finally find a book Tocarra actually enjoyed? Listen to find out! A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicidal ideation, depression, and negative self-talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Tocarra Elise: Instagram @tocarraelise Listen to The List Show Notes: Ricki Lake’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Jennifer Hudson’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Josephine Baker’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Tina Knowles Memoir Episode (with Maria Randazzo) Destiny’s Child 106 & Park Performance Destiny’s Child Harmonizing Compilation “Survivor” Destiny’s Child Where to find our guest Quincie Zari: 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Sep 12, 2025 • 53min

Viral Article Book Club: Elizabeth Gilbert and the Messiness of Memoir

Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) continues her Viral Article Book Club takeover with author and⁠ Thanks for Asking⁠ host Nora McInerny. Together, they unpack Elizabeth Gilbert’s⁠ memoir excerpt "My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story," featured in The Cut.⁠ Traci and Nora debate the boundaries of memoir, the privilege undercutting Gilbert’s story, and the hard truths of loving someone through their last chapter. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including substance use. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Where to find our guest host: Traci Thomas The Stacks podcast Substack Instagram Show Notes: My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story (The Cut) - Featured Article Elizabeth Gilbert’s Latest Epiphanies (New Yorker) - Referenced Where to find our Guest: Nora McInerny Website Instagram Tiktok Thanks For Asking *** 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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
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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 7min

KPop Demon Hunters, And Just Like That’s Wild Finale, Emmy Picks, and Chelsea’s Check-In

It’s a Cookie Jar episode! Producer Kristina Lopez welcomes back Maria Randazzo (The List podcast) to unpack the pop culture highlights (and lowlights) in the cookie universe, including the surprise hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” the wild “And Just Like That” series finale, our picks for the upcoming Emmys, and a few bonus tidbits from the Parker Posey memoir. PLUS: Chelsea drops in with even more hot takes on “Love is Blink UK,” the Netflix documentary “Unknown Number,” and Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest memoir revelations. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including body image. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Kristina: Instagram @kristinalopez Show Notes: Skip to the 50-ish minutes into the ep to hear from Chelsea Parker Posey Memoir Episode (with Maria Randazzo and Katie Rich) Griffin Dunne Memoir Episode (with Maria Randazzo) Tina Knowles Memoir Episode (with Maria Randazzo) Sony sold Netflix the rights to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ in a pandemic-era safety play—and now it’s Netflix’s biggest movie ever (Fortune) Cookie Favorite on AJLT: Sentimental in the City: RIP And Just Like That (Sentimental Garbage) Emmys 2025: List of Nominees Parker Posey’s Red Carpet Cannes Look from “Irrational Man” “Unknown Number” (Netflix) The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie (Lauren Conrad) My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story (Elizabeth Gilbert for The Cut) Where to find our guest Maria Randazzo: Instagram @mariafreakin Listen to The List *** 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: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  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

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