

Keep It!
Crooked Media
Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 36min
Wicked, Gladiator II, Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars with Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Ira and Louis discuss Wicked, Gladiator II, Billboard's 25 Best Pop Stars of the 21st Century, the Oscars race, and Ira's defense of oatmeal raisin cookies. Mark-Paul Gosselaar joins to discuss his dark role on NBC's Found and his decades-long career from Saved by the Bell to the much-missed Pitch.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 26min
People's Sexiest Man Alive, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson with Drew Afualo & Pablo Larraín
Ira, Louis, and guest host Drew Afualo discuss the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight, People's Sexiest Man Alive, Wicked and their favorite movie musicals, and new music from Gwen Stefani and Flo. Pablo Larraín joins to discuss his new film Maria, how he'd make a Madonna biopic, and more.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 47min
Grammy Noms, Emilia Perez, and Conclave with Jennifer Grey & Sam Sanders
Ira, Louis, and guest host Sam Sanders discuss the election results, Grammy noms and snubs, Emilia Perez, Conclave, Nicole Scherzinger’s social media blunder, and Threads versus Bluesky. Jennifer Grey joins to discuss her new film A Real Pain, memories of her father in Wicked, and more.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 30min
Quincy Jones, Martha Stewart, & Election Day with Janelle James
Ira and Louis discuss the final days of the U.S. Election, Quincy Jones' legacy, Martha Stewart's new documentary Martha, JD Vance's alleged gay voters, and Tom Cruise's filmography. Janelle James joins to discuss the new season of Abbott Elementary, her love of Nancy Meyers films, and more.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 43min
Lady Gaga, Sunset Boulevard, & Stunt Casting with Cristin Milioti
Ira and Louis discuss Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Blvd, Broadway's best and worst stunt casting, Beyoncé's appearance at Kamala Harris' rally, Donald Trump's racist Madison Square Garden rally, Terri Garr's death, and new music from Lady Gaga, Addison Rae, Halsey, and Megan thee Stallion. Cristin Milioti joins to discuss her buzzy new role in HBO's The Penguin, her love of Joni Mitchell, musical theatre, and more.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 31min
Liam Payne & Anora Review with Tegan Quin
Ira and Louis discuss Liam Payne’s death and One Direction’s impact on music, Mikey Madison’s star turn in Anora, the original Sunset Boulevard film and expectations for the stage show, Cynthia Erivo’s response to Wicked memes, and a potential Joni Mitchell biopic. Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara returns to Keep It to discuss her new documentary Fanatical and how she handled a years-long catfishing of herself and her fans.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Oct 16, 2024 • 1h 35min
Best of SNL & Fall Movies with Lamorne Morris
Ira and Louis discuss Ariana Grande's SNL episode and their favorite SNL performers, the new Nicole Kidman film Babygirl, PJ Harvey's latest tour, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book. Lamorne Morris joins to discuss his new film, Saturday Night, meeting Prince and Nicholas Cage, and more. Plus, our favorite fall films.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 31min
Joker: Folie à Deux & Awards Season Preview with Andrew Garfield
Ira and Louis discuss the Joker sequel and Lady Gaga’s accompanying album Harlequin, Saturday Night, and The Charlie Puth Show. Andrew Garfield joins to discuss his new film We Live In Time, working with Florence Pugh, and his cultural influences. Plus, and awards season film preview. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
Maggie Smith, Gavin Creel & Megalopolis with Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Ira and Louis discuss Francis Ford Coppola's expensive box office flop Megalopolis, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Ellen's Netflix special, and the deaths of Maggie Smith, Gavin Creel, Kris Kristofferson, and Drake Hogestyn. Michael Jaé Rodriguez joins to discuss her new album 33, her love of Mortal Kombat and X-Men, and more.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 16min
Survivor, Katy Perry, The Substance with Jon Lovett
Ira and Louis discuss Katy Perry’s new album 143, the shocking new Demi Moore film The Substance, Janet Jackson and Chappell Roan’s political commentary, Erewhon smoothies, and more. Plus, Jon Lovett joins to discuss his all too brief tenure on the new season of Survivor.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast