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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Emmy-nominated TV writer Louis Virtel examines the gorgeous wreckage from his uniquely queer perspective with a rotating cast of special guest co-hosts. Each week, our “Prince of Pop Culture” is joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw.
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Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 27min
“Love Thang, Actually” w. Punkie Johnson and Dicey
Ira and Louis discuss Red, White, and Royal Blue, the controversy surrounding The Blind Side, Louis’ continued hatred of fall, and Bradley Cooper’s new Oscar bait film. Comedians Punkie Johnson and Dicey join to discuss their relationship advice podcast Love Thang. Plus, Ira and Louis play Who’s Older? where they guess celebrity ages.Check out Love Thang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-thang/id1690695573 Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 39min
"Watch Out for the Mean Grrrls" w. Bethany Cosentino
Ira and Louis break down Lizzo's lawsuit, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Aniston's social media drama, Survivor legend Cirie Fields joining Big Brother, and director William Friedkin's legacy. Plus, they play an IMDb themed game of celebrity called Known For where they guess a celebrity's most popular credits. And Bethany Cosentino joins to discuss her new solo record Natural Disaster, American mall culture, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 46min
“Beauty and the SpongeBob” w. Aly & AJ
Ira, Louis, and guest host Joel Kim Booster discuss Ariana Grande’s divorce and other celebrity breakups, Project Runway All-Stars and legacy reality shows, Sinead O’Connor, Paul Reubens, dating app screenshots, and Katy Perry’s career. Aly & AJ join to discuss their With Love From Tour and finding life in their old music. Plus, Ira responds to Louis’ Barbie review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 43min
"Raising the Barbenheimer" w. Shea Couleé
This week, Louis and guest-host Matt Rogers (filling in for Ira) unpack the two most pressing film releases of the summer: Barbie and Oppenheimer. They also reflect on past blockbuster dual releases, question the marketing acumen of Elon Musk, and interview the sensational RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Shea Coulee.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 40min
“Once Upon a Strike in Hollywood” w. Tori Kelly
Ira and guest co-host Jay Jurden discuss SAG-AFTRA joining the WGA on the picket lines, Emmy nominations, racist TikTok lives, New York theatre audiences, and Miranda Lambert lashing out at fans. Plus, Tori Kelly joins to discuss her new EP, her Y2K music and fashion inspirations, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 15min
"Dawn of the Threads"
Ira and Louis discuss Meta’s new social media app Threads, their week in Fire Island, the Wonka trailer, Britney’s new memoir title, Keke Palmer’s baby daddy drama, and Jonah Hill’s texts. Plus, their Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 19min
“Red, White and Barbie” w. Hari Nef and Alex Edelman
Ira and Louis speak to Hari Nef about the upcoming Barbie movie, the response to The Idol, and interviewing John Waters. Then, they speak to Alex Edelman about his new Broadway show Just For Us and the musicians who inspire them.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 38min
"A Rated R Is Born" w. Dewayne Perkins
Ira and Louis discuss Jennifer Lawrence’s R rated comedy turn in No Hard Feelings, the return of And Just Like That, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, 20 years of Liz Phair’s self-titled, and more. Plus, Dewayne Perkins joins to discuss his new film The Blackening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 16min
"New Kids on the Blockbusters" w. Jason Schwartzman
Louis is joined by two guest hosts, comedian Solomon Giorgio and critic Angelica Jade Bastien, and together they ford the long-awaited The Flash, pick the greatest summer blockbusters of all time, and marvel at some Juneteenth opinions. Then Ira rejoins for an interview with ASTEROID CITY star Jason Schwartzman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 29min
“Unscripted Gems” w. Patricia Arquette
Ira and Louis discuss the writer-less Tony Awards, Elliott Page’s new memoir, Pound Town as a summer anthem, potential Wheel of Fortune hosts, conflating The Weeknd with his character on The Idol, and gays wearing deodorant. Plus, Patrica Arquette joins to discuss her new series High Desert, making sense of David Lynch, and her other iconic roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.