
Keep It!
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 39min
The 2024 Oscars w. Martha Plimpton
Discussing the 96th Oscars, Kate Middleton drama, and Madonna's tour. Martha Plimpton talks about her new role in HBO's The Regime. Dive into the humor, French celebrities, award show moments, and reflections on acting careers.

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 26min
“Capote vs. The Swans, Kate Middleton, & Rebecca Ferguson’s Mystery Co-Star” w. Tom Hollander
Ira and Louis discuss the mysteries surrounding Kate Middleton's alleged disappearance and which of Rebecca Ferguson's male co-stars yelled at her on set, why The Traitors isn't actually a good game, RuPaul's critique of Madonna, and Dune nerds hating on Zendaya. Tom Hollander joins to discuss Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and working with great directors like Gus Van Sant and Robert Altman. Plus, a discussion of Capote's legendary Black and White Ball. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 29min
“What Happened, Miss Williams?” w. Danai Gurira
Exploring Wendy Williams' documentary controversy, Denis Villeneuve's film dialogue thoughts, Tyler Perry's AI use, Love Angel Music Baby anniversary. Danai Gurira joins to discuss The Walking Dead, acting vs playwriting balance.

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 31min
“This is Me… Madame Web” w. Danielle Brooks
Discussing cinematic masterpieces like Madame Web and J Lo's This Is Me...Now, Danielle Brooks joins to chat about her role in The Color Purple and her first Oscar nomination. True Detective season 4, Love Is Blind, and Billie Eilish versus TikTok also get a shoutout.

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 33min
“Super Bowl ‘Em” w. Lashana Lynch
Topics include Super Bowl halftime show, Beyoncé's surprise drop, Lashana Lynch discussing her new film, Oscars new category, and Jon Stewart's return to Daily Show

Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 40min
"The Tortured Grammys Album of the Year Department" w. Juliette Binoche
Acclaimed actress Juliette Binoche joins the podcast to discuss her new film, 'The Taste of Things'. The hosts also dive into the 2024 Grammys, dissecting Miley Cyrus' stunning performance and Taylor Swift's alleged snub of Celine Dion. They cover Netflix's We Are the World doc and Kandi Burruss' exit from The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 33min
“Barbie Reloaded: The Re-Up” w. Sasha Velour
Sasha Velour, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 9, discusses her new tour, Real Housewives, and filming We're Here. The hosts also dive into Nicki Minaj and Megan thee Stallion feud, Barbie's perceived Oscar snub, Justin Timberlake's new single, and Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.

Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 41min
“Oscar Noms & Snubs” w. Diablo Cody & Common
Ira and Louis are joined by guest-host Diablo Cody to discuss Oscar noms, their fave women in horror, American Nightmare, Love on the Spectrum, and Diablo’s new film Lisa Frankenstein. Plus, Common joins to discuss his new book And Then We Rise, inspirational meetings with Maya Angelou and Prince, and whether Serena Williams is good at mini golf.

Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 38min
“Emmys; Mean Girls” w. Mayer Hawthorne
Ira and Louis discuss the Emmys, Mean Girls the Musical the Movie, The Traitors season 2, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Ariana Grande’s new single, and why they hate Elmo. Mayer Hawthorne joins to talk appreciating vinyl, throwback music and his new album For All Time.

Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 45min
"2024 Golden Globes" w. Kathy Griffin & Angourie Rice
Ira and Louis dive into the Golden Globes, Maestro, the NYT’s Taylor Swift op-ed, Hollywood assistants, and more. Angourie Rice joins to discuss the new musical adaptation of Mean Girls. Plus, Louis chats with Kathy Griffin about her new tour My Life on the PTSD-List.