Shut Up Evan

ERK chats with writer and comedian Jordan Firstman to talk about him getting "COVID famous," amassing a following of A-listers including Jennifer Aniston, Orlando Bloom and Natalie Portman, Hollywood rejections, body image issues, his relationship with his father, insecurities, feuds, why gay people have trouble supporting other gay people and reconciling past versions of himself with the present. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Season 2, the passing of the legendary Jessica Walter, the return. of "Survivor" and Lil Nas X's groundbreaking "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" video and accompanying letter he issued to his younger self.Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ERK interviews model and activist Munroe Bergdorf. They discuss The Real Housewives, Britney Spears, Sophie, coming up in the UK club scene, corporate allyship, cancel culture, and how she sees the fashion industry evolving. All that, and Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash and stylist Harry Lambert also drop by to ask Munroe a few questions. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the allegations against designer Al*xander W*ng, and where this story nets out now that some sort of settlement with a number of his victims appears to have been reached.Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ERK interviews artist, activist and community organizer Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez. He discusses the impact of losing his father in his early teens, how the partial loss of his hearing impacted his life and decision to start the Deaf Collective, ableism on "RuPaul's Drag Race," homelessness, coming out to his family, how he handles the ongoing and relentless attacks on his sister, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Chromatica Oreo, why Instagram needs to add captions and, of course, Sarah Michelle Gellar. Plus, Evan and Matt chat with singer/songwriter Leland about crafting one of the biggest earworms of the century: "UK, Hun?".Show links:Full interview with closed captions can be found on YouTube https://youtu.be/t7FZnBOiC5gGet bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ERK interviews writer, magazine editor and actress Tavi Gevinson. She discusses her early days in fashion, including starting her blog Style Rookie at 12 years old, hobnobbing with celebrities like Karl Lagerfeld and Courtney Love, her Bat Mitzvah, why she told Ivanka Trump's sister-in-law, model Karlie Kloss to "give it a rest," working on the upcoming Gossip Girl reboot and her infamous tenure at 300 Ashland, a high rise in downtown Brooklyn that Gevinson was ~controversially~ being paid to advertise on social media. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Charisma Carpenter, Amber Benson and Michelle Trachtenberg's allegations against J*ss Wh*don.Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan Ross Katz chats food world superstar and James Beard-winning cookbook author Carla Lalli Music to discuss her time as the first general manager of the first Shake Shack location, developing her perspective around what is "good" food, her abrupt August exit from Bon Appétit, white privilege, parenting in a pandemic, why you shouldn't buy knives online and so much more. Plus, Evan chats with Veronica Leventhal, the step-daughter of one of the Real Housewives franchises's most controversial figures about having Kelly Dodd as a stepmother.Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan Ross Katz chats with writer, comedian and talk show host Guy Branum to discuss the "gay civil war" brought about by @gaysovercovid, his support of former mayor and incoming transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, recognizing himself in queer media, what passes for body positivity within the gay community, shaming as a vehicle for change and so much more. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the "Sex and the City" continuation, Armie Hammer and why a certain subset of gay men just can't stop partying amidst a global pandemic.Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ERK interviews actress, producer and star of the upcoming “Masha's Mushroom” film anthology Tara Reid. She discusses her roles in “The Big Lebowski,” “Urban Legend,” “Cruel Intentions,” “American Pie,” “Josie and the Pussycats” (“Josie and the Pussycats 2”?), “The Crow: Wicked Prayer” and the “Sharknado” franchise. Plus, she discusses the Hollywood of the late 90's/early 00's, her iconic 2016 interview with J*nny McC*rthy, “Taradise” (!!) and turning the tables on her party girl reputation. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss and dissect Tara Reid as a cultural figure AKA put some respect on her name.Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan Ross Katz interviews "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 4 cast member Dida Ritz. The dancing diva discuss her underrated run on the show, friction with the judging panel, lip syncing to Natalie Cole's "This Will Be," regrets, respect, religion, aging feuds, and why we have yet to see her return for "All Stars." Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the much opined about queer Christmas flick "Happiest Season."Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan Ross Katz interviews actor Devon Sawa. They discuss his early film work including "Casper," "Now & Then," and "Little Giants," getting sober, baking bread in quarantine, fatherhood, working with greats like Sylvester Stallone and Sharon Stone, playing the titular role in Eminem's "Stan" music video, why he didn't return for "Final Destination 2" and the double edged sword of being a former child star. Plus, Evan and Matt discuss the brouhaha from all directions over Harry Styles history-making "Vogue" cover.Show links:Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evan Ross Katz interviews campaign strategist and Instagram sensation Brian Derrick to get his run-down on the 2020 election and interviews Parks and Recreation and Good Girls star Retta. They discuss why her name was not included in the Parks opening credits for six seasons, fans confusing her for the characters she plays, dressing for red carpets as a plus-size person in Hollywood, the perfect cup of coffee, bingeing Buffy, the emotional toll of living through multiple pandemics and her podcast with Rosario Dawson commemorating 100 years of the 19th Amendment and women's constitutional right to vote.Show links:Donate to Matt's Extra Life Campaign: https://bit.ly/3eLgKqH Get bonus content by joining us on Patreon http://patreon.com/shutupevanEvan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/Matt aka Stormageddon on Twitter https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddonRyan Killian Krause on Twitter https://twitter.com/RyanKKrause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.