Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez
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Feb 21, 2025 • 53min

Neko Case’s Memoir The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You (with Jana Schmieding)

Chelsea and actor/writer Jana Schmieding ("Rutherford Falls") dive into Neko Case’s brand-new memoir, "The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You." From Case’s neglectful and rugged upbringing in the Pacific Northwest to her rise in the indie rock scene, they unpack her poetic writing, years of relentless touring, and the resilience that fueled her art. Plus, the comedian whose work helped shape Neko’s path, an unexpected Stevie Nicks tangent, and why spite might just be the ultimate creative fuel.A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including child abuse, child neglect, sexual assault, and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezWhere to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: Stevie Nicks: Music in the Memoir Carrie Brownstein Memoir Episode Kathleen Hanna Memoir Episode Margaret Cho Memoir Episode Margaret Cho talks with Glamorous Trash Where to find our guest: Jana Schmieding Sage-Based Wisdom 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Feb 11, 2025 • 41min

Viral Article Book Club: The Cruel Kids’ Table

It’s a new kind of episode where we book club a viral article! Chelsea and “Rutherford Falls” creator Sierra Teller Ornelas dive into “The Cruel Kids’ Table,” the buzzy New York Magazine article that wants you to believe the hot young right is effortlessly chic. They break down why these narratives resurface every election cycle, what the actual takeaways should be from this moment in politics, and why the F the article includes the sentence “Melania is mother.” Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezWhere to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: The Cruel Kids’ Table by Brock Colyar (New York Magazine)  Yea, This is a Coup. by Laura Bassett (Chelsea’s recommendation) Watch Chelsea’s Bad Art Friend Live Show Demi Moore Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas) Maria Bamford Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas) Kathy Griffin Memoir Ep (with Sierra Teller Ornelas) Where to find our guest: Sierra Teller OrnelasInstagram***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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 14min

Josephine Baker’s Memoir Fearless and Free (with Tocarra Elise)

Chelsea and comedian Tocarra Elise dive into Josephine Baker’s newly translated memoir, “Fearless and Free.” They explore how she danced her way to global stardom, secretly worked as a WWII spy for the French Resistance (yes, she smuggled German secrets on sheet music), and built a legacy as groundbreaking as it was complicated. Plus, a deep dive into her controversial Rainbow Tribe and the memoir’s wildest moments—including a psychic rabbit’s foot and some truly questionable recipes. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including abuse, suicide, and antisemitism. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Show Notes: Ricki Lake Memoir Episode (with Tocarra) Jennifer Hudson Memoir Episode “Paris, Paris, Paris” by Josephine Baker Josephine Baker Interview with Erik Bye for Norwegian TV  Where to find our guest: Tocarra Elise Instagram 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 16min

Shari Franke’s Memoir The House of My Mother (with Kate Casey)

Chelsea welcomes back Kate Casey to break down former child influencer Shari Franke’s memoir, “The House of My Mother.” They explore her backstory on the now-infamous 8 Passengers YouTube channel, the dark side of family vlogging, and the cult-like control of her mother, Ruby Franke, and life coach Jodi Hildebrandt. Chelsea and Kate unpack the harrowing abuse Shari survived. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including child abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezShow Notes: John Stamos Memoir Episode (with Kate Casey) Jennette McCurdy Memoir Episode Shari Franke speaks to Utah legislative committee about child influencers (VIDEO) Chelsea on Kate Casey’s Podcast “Reality Life” talking about “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Where to find our guest: Kate Casey Instagram “Reality Life with Kate Casey” Podcast Tiktok  X (Twitter) Patreon 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 23min

Brooke Shields, Blake Lively, and Celebrity Meh-moirs

Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez dive into all the glamorous and trashy headlines, from Brooke Shields’ surgery without her consent, to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s court drama, to the news of three celebrity memoirs that no one asked for, to the many other cookie crumbs gracing our table. Buckle the hell up, Kristina and Chelsea hadn’t recorded together for a month, so this is a big ol ep!Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including sexual harassment. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.Help Support Those Affected by LA Wildfires:Letters from Altadena: Wildfire ReliefFollow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezShow Notes: Brooke Shields Received a “Bonus” Surgery Without Consent (The Cut) Hilaria Baldwin Memoir Announcement (Hilaria’s Instagram) Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Releases Video of ‘It Ends With Us’ Scene to Try to Disprove Blake Lively (Us Weekly) The Hilaria Baldwin Story: ‘I’m Living My Life’ (NY Times) ‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine (NY Times) Justin Baldoni Files $400M Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Over Alleged Smear Campaign (Hollywood Reporter) Blake Lively talking about her blackface incident  Bright Young Women (the book Chelsea recommends) Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story (Amazon Prime) Watch Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (Netflix) Jenny Jones Memoir Episode An Update on Our Family (HBO Max) How a Director Who Dislikes Musicals Came to Make ‘Emilia Pérez’ (NY Times) ‘Emilia Pérez’ is winning awards. Why is it causing controversy, too? (NBC News) “Emilia Pérez” is Not Good Trans Representation (GLAAD) Pedro Pascal desk calendar Kristina got for her mom Helicopter water drop compilation 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 34min

Jennifer Hudson’s Memoir I Got This (with Tocarra Elise)

Chelsea welcomes back friend and comedian Toccara Elise for a closer look at all things Jennifer Hudson. They laugh their asses off as they unpack the Oscar-winning star’s 2012 Weight Watchers-infused memoir, “I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down,” and the juicy moments Jennifer shared —including the infamous Oscars bolero debacle and Oprah yelling at her. Plus, they share a few updates on her romance with Common and her 25(!!!!!!) siblings. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including diet culture, body image, and traumatic events. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Help Support Those Affected by LA Wildfires: Letters from Altadena: Wildfire Relief Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Ricki Lake Memoir Episode (with Tocarra) A Weight Watchers App for Kids Raises Concerns (NY Times) An American Girlhood in the Ozempic Era (The Cut) Jennifer’s Bolero Oscar Dress Jennifer’s Oscar Acceptance Speech Dress  Rebel Wilson Memoir Episode Gabourey Sidibe Memoir Episode Delta Burke Memoir Episode Ani DiFranco Memoir Episode Eve’s Memoir Episode Erika Jayne Memoir Episode Where to find our guest: Tocarra Elise Instagram 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 2min

Issa Rae’s Memoir + Behind the Bangs: The Power in Crafting Your Story

When someone has the courage to tell their own story, it empowers others to embrace their own. Chelsea and Executive Producer Jordan Moncada unpack Issa Rae’s journey from “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” and how her DIY journey has inspired Glamorous Trash’s new project: Behind the Bangs, a year-long program designed to help you craft, pitch, and share your story alongside a supportive creative cookie community.Sign up for Behind The Bangs and join the cookie community: Behind the Bangs -- SOLD OUT -- Join the Behind the Bangs waitlist here Behind the Bangs Syllabus Apply for a Behind the Bangs scholarship Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezShow Notes:Gabourey Sidibe Memoir EpisodeWhere to find our EP: Jordan MoncadaInstagram***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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 15min

Documentary Book Club: Martha on Netflix (with Jo Feldman)

Chelsea welcomes back bestie Jo Feldman to unravel the complexities of domestic goddess Martha Stewart as seen in Netflix’s documentary “Martha.” From her early days as a model to building her lifestyle empire, they explore the validity of her “mean girl” reputation, a little bish named James Comey, and her infamous time in prison. Plus, they come to a disagreement as they ponder: was Martha Stewart the original trad wife?Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes: Link to “Martha” documentary on Netflix Carnie Wilson Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman) Kelly Bishop Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman) Where to find our guest: Jo Feldman heartweardesigns.com (Jo’s mom’s jewelry line) 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Dec 20, 2024 • 1h 48min

Hot Takes on Wicked + Kristin Chenoweth’s Emotional Memoir

Chelsea and Ilana Peña (“Diary of a Future President,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) share their hot takes on the highly anticipated movie adaptation of “Wicked.” Then we revisit a previously subscriber-only episode on Kristin Chenoweth’s 2023 memoir, “I’m No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts.” From Ambien tweets to bible quotes to emotional discoveries about her birth parents, this ep takes you on a surprising and emotional journey down the yellow brick road.Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes: Jennette McCurdy Memoir Episode Q&A with Original Wicked Novel Author, Gregory Maguire (on how he was inspired to write Wicked based on real-world events around the Gulf War) Where to find our Guest: Ilana PeñaInstagram***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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 50min

Megan Thee Stallion’s Documentary and Rue McClanahan’s Life Lessons

Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez hold space for a few hot topics, from a viral “Wicked” moment to Megan Thee Stallion’s powerful documentary, “In Her Words.” They reminisce about the “Golden Girls” moments that shaped their lives before diving into an encore of the episode on Rue McClanahan’s 2008 memoir, “My First Five Husbands ... and the Ones Who Got Away” featuring guest Sofiya Alexandra. A must-listen rerun with a brand-new treat!A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including domestic violence, suicide, and abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org  Find other places to order Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes: Megan Thee Stallion’s “In Her Words” documentary Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 BET Awards Performance Wicked “Holding Space” interview with Out Magazine TikTok - ScarJo Holding Space (for her Skincare Line) Tiktok - Holding Space at Mac Cosmetics “Wicked” Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral 'Holding Space' Interview (Variety) Betty White Memoir Episode Lauren Bacall Memoir Episode Lucille Ball Memoir Episode 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. 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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