

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
Mentioned books

Aug 30, 2024 • 53min
Whoopi Goldberg’s Memoir Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me (with Mother-in-Law Vicki Lester)
Chelsea welcomes back her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, to dig into Whoopi Goldberg’s memoir, “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.” Together, they tackle Whoopi’s touching relationship with her mother, her brother’s charm with the ladies, and the complicated dynamic between Whoopi and her daughter Alex. And just when you think you’ve heard it all, Vicki drops her own celebrity stories—including an encounter with Ray J. Where to order Chelsea’s book:
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Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes:
Viola Davis Memoir Episode
Elizabeth Taylor’s Memoir Episode
Brittney Griner Episode
Where to find our Guest Vicki Lester: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.
Visit Cheekbone Beauty and get 30% off your order using the code GLAMOROUSTRASH30!
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Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 28min
From Jennifer Lopez to Anna Marie Tendler: Can a Hollywood Witch Save Us All?
Guests Jennifer Lopez, an iconic singer and actress, and Anna Marie Tendler, a writer and artist, dive deep into the chaos of celebrity relationships. They explore the fallout from JLo's divorce and the public's response to the 'It Ends With Us' drama. The conversation touches on how vulnerability plays into public persona and the challenges women face in financial independence. Plus, they discuss the intriguing dynamics of a celebrity romance involving a professional witch and how these personal narratives reflect broader societal issues.

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 14min
Love Island USA is Deep as Hell
It’s a recap of “Love Island USA” Season 6, plus all the ensuing online drama to get you prepared for the reunion. Chelsea and Akilah Green (Emmy-nominated writer of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and "Ghosts") break down the final couples, disagree about Leah and Rob, and delve into the show’s surprisingly deep insights on cultural undercurrents. Plus, Chelsea draws some wild connections between the show and upcoming elections—because why not? Whether you’re a seasoned “Love Island” fan or just curious about the hype, this episode is your perfect guide to the season’s wildest moments.Where to order Chelsea’s book:
Bookshop.org
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Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes:
“The Bachelor” Finale and American Politics Episode
What “The Bachelor Finale” Can Tell Us About The State of American Culture
“The Golden Bachelor” and the Age of Authenticity
Chelsea’s Memoir Episode
Delta Burke Memoir Episode
The Judds’ Memoir Episode
Where to find our Guest Akilah Green:
Website
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.
Visit Cheekbone Beauty and get 30% off your order using the code GLAMOROUSTRASH30!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2024 • 60min
Betty White's Memoir Here We Go Again (with Rachel Dratch)
Chelsea and Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live” alum and host of “Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch”) dive into the life and legacy of Hollywood legend Betty White as they explore her 1995 memoir, "Here We Go Again." They discuss Betty’s groundbreaking roles the hot goss behind "The Golden Girls” and how a Snickers Super Bowl commercial turned her into everyone’s favorite spunky grandma all over again. Plus! They discuss Betty’s three marriages and Rachel spills gentle tea from behind the scenes of Betty’s Emmy-winning “SNL” hosting gig.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:
Bea Arthur Thought Betty White Was ‘Two-Faced,’ New Book Claims
Betty White Called 'C' Word by 'Golden Girls' Star Bea Arthur
Bad Timing Special: Stories of Betty White, Alec Baldwin, Norm Macdonald -- The Originals Podcast
Rue McClanahan’s Memoir Episode
Lonnie Anderson’s Memoir Episode
Mary Tyler Moore’s Memoir Episode
Where to find our Guest Rachel Dratch:
Instagram
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:
Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more.
Visit Libro.fm and get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
Visit Cheekbone Beauty and get 30% off your order using the code GLAMOROUSTRASH30!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
Busy Philipps’ Memoir This Will Only Hurt a Little (with Caissie St. Onge)
Chelsea and Caissie St. Onge (“Busy Phillips is Doing Her Best” podcast) book club Busy Philipps' 2018 memoir, "This Will Only Hurt a Little." They discuss Busy's time on "Freaks and Geeks," "Dawson’s Creek," and "Girls5Eva," while offering their own BTS and hot tea. There is so much to get into: a psychic moment with Sharon Stone, loneliness within a relationship, and what to do when your left boob pops out at your boyfriend's ex-fiance's wedding. Together, they celebrate Busy's unflinching honesty and the gift of a memoir that's willing to put it all on the table.A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including sexual assault. 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:
Sheila E. Memoir Episode
Maria Bamford Memoir Episode
Paris Hilton Memoir Episode
Matthew Perry Memoir Episode
Where to find our Guest Caissie St. Onge:
Instagram
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:
Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more.
Visit Libro.fm and get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
Visit Cheekbone Beauty and get 30% off your order using the code GLAMOROUSTRASH30!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 7min
Brandi Glanville’s Memoir Drinking and Tweeting (with Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak)
Chelsea teams up with “Add to Cart” podcast hosts Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak to discuss Brandi Glanville's collection of bound tweets that she calls a book. Her memoir is titled "Drinking and Tweeting," and together they travel back to 2013 to unravel Brandi's time on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and the cheating drama with her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and singer LeAnn Rimes. Together they learn that it's always 2013 when you're Brandi Glanville. Get out your two glasses of Sauvignon Blanc and lease that $ 1200-a-month SUV, because we're about to talk vagina-tightening surgeries that somehow involve your mother and ex-father-in-law.A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including sexual 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:
Kim Cattrall Memoir Episode
Erika Jayne Memoir Episode
Where to find our guests:Kulap Vilaysack:
Instagram
Add to Cart Podcast
SuChin Pak:
Instagram
Add to Cart 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:
Visit Cheekbone Beauty and get 30% off your order using the code GLAMOROUSTRASH30!
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

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 49min
Jamie Lynn Spears’ Memoir Things I Should Have Said (with Tess Barker and Babs Gray)
Get a glimpse of our bonus content in this newly released ep where Chelsea is joined by Tess Barker and Babs Gray, the brilliant minds behind the podcasts Britney's Gram and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story, to go on a wild ride into Jamie Lynn Spears' memoir, “Things I Should Have Said.” They take a critical look at Jamie Lynn's portrayal of her sister Britney, their tumultuous family life, the impact of Britney's conservatorship, and what happens when your horrid parents tell you that you’re just as good of a singer as your sister Britney Spears, perhaps you’re even better.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 PatreonWhere to find our Guests: Tess Barker
Website
Instagram
Podcast
Babs Gray
Website
Instagram
Podcast
***Thank you to our sponsors:
Visit Cheekbone Beauty and get 30% off your order using the code GLAMOROUSTRASH30!
Get 15% off your next order of Showstopper Cookies with code CHELSEA. Showstoppers offers shipping to the US, delivery in Portland, and free porch pick-up!
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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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 23min
Viola Davis’ Memoir Finding Me (with Mother-in-Law Vicki Lester)
Chelsea is joined by her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, who described this book "as eye-opening and life-changing as the bible!" Together, they recap and go deep into Viola’s incredible memoir, including her childhood poverty, the fighting spirit that has defined her life, and her bath-based marriage success story.This was previously a Patreon-only episode — join the Patreon to be the first to get exclusive episodes like this one! 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 Patreon***Thank you to our sponsors:
Visit Cheekbone Beauty and get 30% off your order using the code GLAMOROUSTRASH30!
Get 15% off your next order of Showstopper Cookies with code CHELSEA. Showstoppers offers shipping to the US, delivery in Portland, and free porch pick-up!
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

Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 18min
Paris Hilton’s Memoir Paris: The Memoir (with Heather McMahan)
Heather McMahan and Chelsea discuss Paris Hilton's memoir, covering topics like her time in teen detention camps, the true story behind her infamous sex tape, and the contrast between her media persona and vulnerable memoir. They delve into family dynamics, trauma, resilience, and Paris's reflections on relationships and activism.

Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 50min
Beyond the Memoir: A Deep Dive into Celine Dion's "I am Celine" and "My Story, My Dream"
It’s all things Celine Dion! First, Chelsea welcomes Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to unpack the legendary singer’s new documentary "I Am Celine" and explore insights into Celine's recent struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome and how it has affected her life and career. Then, we're bringing you a special re-release of our episode about Celine Dion’s memoir, “My Story, My Dream,” with guest Stephanie Beatriz (“Brooklyn 99,” “In the Heights”). Learn about Celine’s perspective on her rise to fame, the intricacies of her relationship with her manager and husband Rene, and more.The memoir episode begins at 24:06.Content warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse. Take care while listening and find 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:
24:06 - Memoir episode begins
Penny Marshall Episode
Where to find our Guests:Chris DeRosa:
Instagram
Fixing Famous People Podcast
Stephanie Beatriz:Instagram***Thank you to our sponsors:
Visit Cheekbone Beauty and get 30% off your order using the code GLAMOROUSTRASH30!
Get 15% off your next order of Showstopper Cookies with code CHELSEA. Showstoppers offers shipping to the US, delivery in Portland, and free porch pick-up!
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