

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast
Chelsea Devantez
Celebrity memoirs, pop culture, and books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.
Episodes
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May 17, 2024 • 47min
Book Talk with Paul Scheer
Chelsea and How Did This Get Made? host Paul Scheer discuss his new memoir, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma." They talk about everything from publishing to the state of the entertainment industry to terrible step-dads to what JLo should do next. Take a listen and pre-order Paul's memoir which comes out next week -- it's going to be an amazing read!!We’re going on tour in June!
Tour info here!
Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book:
Bookshop.org
Find other places to pre-order
Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes:
Paul on our Menagerie of MENSmoirs episode
Paul on our Rob Lowe & Melissa Gilbert episode
Chelsea on the Fifty Shades Freed episode of How Did This Get Made?
Katie Hill Explainer
Where to find our Guest: Paul Scheer
Pre-Order Paul’s book
Instagram
X (Twitter)
How Did This Get Made? podcast
Unspooled 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:
Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila
Pattern Brands - @patternbrands
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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May 14, 2024 • 1h 31min
Kathleen Hanna’s Memoir Rebel Girl (with Nora McInerny)
“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 new favorite slogan: "You can’t even read and I’m way more feminist than you!"We’re going on tour in June!Tour info here!Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book:
Bookshop.org
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Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes:
Spice Girls Episode
Carrie Brownstein Episode
Barbra Streisand Episode
Ani DiFranco Episode
What Happens When Lyme Disease Becomes an Identity? - The Cut
Where to find our Guest: Nora McInerny
Website
Instagram
Tiktok
Podcast IG
Terrible, Thanks For Asking
It’s Going To Be OK
Refamulating
***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:
Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila
Pattern Brands - @patternbrands
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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May 8, 2024 • 49min
Cookie Jar: Birthday Edition
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:
Bookshop.org
Find other places to pre-order
Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes:
Delta Burke episode
Margaret Cho episode
Rebel Wilson episode
Barbra Streisand episode
Mariah Carey's “Happy Birthday”
Oh My God Shoes!
Chloë Sevigny parody
Vanessa Wiliams’ “Legs”
Where to find our Guest: Kristina LopezInstagram***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:
Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila
Pattern Brands - @patternbrands
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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May 3, 2024 • 1h 21min
Linda Ronstadt's Memoir Simple Dreams (with Liam Gareau)
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:
Bookshop.org
Find other places to pre-order
Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes:
Listen to Chelsea on Liam’s podcast
"To Know Him Is To Love Him" Music Video (Directed by George Lucas)
Our Cher episode
Our Carly Simon episode
Where to find our Guest: Liam Gareau
Website
Instagram
Twitter
Tik Tok
Podcast
Podcast IG
***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:
Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila
Pattern Brands - @patternbrands
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

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
Behind The Bangs: How to Pitch a Memoir (with Kyle Ridley)
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 tell (and sell) their story.We’re going on tour in June!Tour info here!Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book:
Bookshop.org
Find other places to pre-order
Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes:
Listen to our How to Edit a Memoir episode
Listen to Behind the Scenes of Chelsea’s Memoir
Listen to our Betty Gilpin episode with Kyle
Everyone’s A Sellout Now (article referenced in the episode)
Where to find our Guest: Kyle RidleyInstagram***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:
Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila
Pattern Brands - @patternbrands
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 3min
Margaret Cho’s Memoir I’m The One That I Want (with Joy Osmanski)
Join Chelsea and guest Joy Osmanski as they discuss Margaret Cho's memoir, focusing on using comedy to cope with childhood and Hollywood struggles. They cover topics like racism and sexism, dating Quentin Tarantino, and the impact of being the lead in a groundbreaking sitcom. The conversation delves into internalized issues, the importance of female support, and the struggles faced by Asian American women in the entertainment industry.

Apr 19, 2024 • 57min
Beyond The Memoir: An Interview with Delta Burke
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 culture, and the media's rampage on women’s bodies (and of course Chelsea cries!)Show Notes:
Listen to our episode on her memoir “Delta Style”
Book tour info here!
Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book:
Bookshop.org
Find other places to pre-order
***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. 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:
Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila
Pattern Brands - @patternbrands
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 25min
Rebel Wilson’s Memoir Rebel Rising (with Misha Brown)
Misha Brown and Chelsea dissect Rebel Wilson's memoir, delving into her sex life, body image struggles, and media battles. They critique celebrities' portrayals of Africa, discuss Wilson's legal victory, Hollywood success, dating mishaps, and explore fluid identities and relationships in the entertainment industry.

Apr 5, 2024 • 56min
Beyond the Memoir: Interpreting Britney Spears’ Instagram
A deep dive into Britney Spears' Instagram posts, analyzing the impact of trauma, expressing your voice, and the power of a lil heart emoji. The hosts discuss Britney's autonomy, her memoir, and the complexities of her social media presence. They decode the symbolism of her name changes, explore her struggles, and reflect on the challenges of maintaining a perfect image while dealing with personal difficulties.

Apr 2, 2024 • 57min
Vanessa Williams’ Memoir - You Have No Idea (with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett)
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 list.Show Notes:
In Retrospect's Vanessa Williams episode
Our Pamela Anderson episode
In Retrospect's Pamela Anderson's episode
Vanessa William's "Save the Best for Last" music video
Vanessa William's "Colors of the Wind" music video
Where to find our Guest: Susie and Jessica
In Retrospect Podcast
Susie’s Instagram
Jessica’s Instagram
Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book:
Bookshop.org
Find other places to pre-order
***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. 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:
Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila
Pattern Brands - @patternbrands
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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