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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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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.
Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 17min
“Best of 2023” w. Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen, co-host of New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper, joins the hosts to discuss hosting the show, his evolution as a TV host, and more. They also remember Andre Braugher, discuss a versatile comedian, and mourn the recent death of Ryan O'Neal. The chapter concludes with a discussion on Norman Lear's legacy and pitching TV show ideas.
Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 44min
"Nicki Minaj, Tate McRae, Golden Globes Noms, Theatre Roundup" w. Krystal Joy Brown & Juan A. Ramírez
Ira, Louis, and guest co-host Juan A. Ramirez discuss the Golden Globe nominations, Pink Friday 2, Tate McRae's new album, Beyoncé's Renaissance film, fake Bette Davis letters, and the correct plural of "medium." Krystal Joy Brown joins to discuss her star turn in Merrily We Roll Along. Plus, Ira and Juan review current Broadway and off-Broadway offerings.
Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 23min
"May December; Holiday Gift Guide” w. Slayyyter
Ira and Louis discuss new Todd Haynes film May December, Christmas songs, Criterion films, and Chris Wallace’s rude Adam Driver interview. Slayyyter joins to discuss her new album Starfucker and her creative inspirations. Plus, our annual (kinda) Holiday Gift Guide.
Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 35min
“Saltburn; Scream 7 in Crisis” w. Todd Haynes
Ira and Louis discuss the polarizing thriller Saltburn, Melissa Barrera’s exit from Scream 7, the rise of Tate McRae, Squid Game: The Challenge, and more on Barbra Streisand’s memoir. Todd Haynes joins to discuss his latest masterpiece May/December, his previous films, and the pop culture he’s obsessed with.
