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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.

  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Coachella & Euphoria Season Premiere with Paul Walter Hauser and Ivy Wolk

    Louis Virtel is joined by comedian/actress Ivy Wolk to react to Coachella's first weekend with notable performances by Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber. They also discuss the season 3 premiere of HBO's Euphoria and unpack the varying levels of stardom the likes of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi have achieved after Euphoria's first season all the way back in 2019. Louis is also joined by Paul Walter Hauser to discuss his new film "Balls Up" which is streaming now on Prime Video.  

    15 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    The Drama & Brandy's New Memoir "Phases" with Nina Parker

    Louis Virtel is joined by Nina Parker to discuss the surprising return of Kanye West and the even more surprising amount of concert posts from people they thought knew better. They unpack revelations from Brandy’s new memoir “Phases” as well as debate whether the drama in A24’s “The Drama” is all that dramatic after all. 

    8 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    New Music from Robyn and Raye & What We're Watching with Nina Parker

    Louis Virtel is joined by Nina Parker to discuss new albums by Raye and Robyn. They also share their thoughts on Nick Cannon's comments on Trump and the Democratic Party followed by the latest episodes of The Pitt, The Comeback and America's Culinary Cup. 

    1 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    Project Hail Mary & The Comeback with Lisa Ann Walter & Guy Branum
    Louis Virtel is joined by Guy Branum to discuss the optimistic space epic “Project Hail Mary” as well as the comeback of HBO’s “The Comeback” starring and co-created by Lisa Kudrow. Lisa Ann Walter joins to talk all things “Abbott Elementary,” “Celebrity Jeopardy” and her long-awaited stand-up special coming to Hulu this spring. They also delve into Lisa’s prep for her off-Broadway debut in “Heathers: The Musical” on April 27th.
    25 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    The 98th Academy Awards with Guy Branum & Nina Parker
    Louis Virtel is joined by Guy Branum and Nina Parker to discuss all things Oscars as they recap the 98th Academy Awards hosted by Conan O'Brien. They unpack why the Oscars can't seem to find anyone but a straight man to host as well as the political and symbolic importance of Sinners. They also analyze each of the major categories in addition to the most memorable moments from this year's broadcast including Barbara Streisand's tribute to Robert Redford which of course became very Barbara-focused.  
    18 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Harry Styles' New Album and FX's "Love Story" with Nina Parker and Alessandro Nivola

    This week pop culture commentator, Nina Parker, joins Louis Virtel to discuss the new Harry Styles album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally." They also share their thoughts on the FX show "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette" before Louis is joined for an interview with Alessandro Nivola who plays Calvin Klein in "Love Story." 

    11 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Survivor 50, Bruno Mars and Hillary Duff with Nina Parker and Stellan Skarsgård

    This week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture commentator Nina Parker to discuss the premiere of Survivor season 50 along with new music from Bruno Mars and Hillary Duff. Nina weighs in on the BAFTAs and the BBC's lackluster apology and Louis chats with Stellan Skarsgård about his Golden-Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated film Sentimental Value.

    4 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    A24's Pillion and Black Actress Appreciation with Dewayne Perkins

    This week, Louis Virtel is joined by comedian/actor Dewayne Perkins to discuss Alexander Skarsgård's new film Pillion and to recognize the definitive list of their all time favorite Black actresses. Dewayne also talks about the joy of working with Seth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara on The Studio. 

    25 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Wuthering Heights & Netflix's ANTM Doc with Nina Parker

    This week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture commentator Nina Parker to discuss the new Wuthering Heights film as well as the deaths of Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek and Rev. Jesse Jackson. They also unpack Netflix’s revelatory new documentary series about the 2000s reality TV classic, America’s Next Top Model, and the shocking behavior that went on in-front-of and behind the cameras. 

    18 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Bad Bunny Super Bowl & BHM Films with Symone & Monét X Change

    This week, Louis is joined by Drag Race icon Symone to discuss Bad Bunny's halftime show and Black-led films that should live on forever. Then, Monét X Change joins to discuss her run on The Traitors and her upcoming stand-up tour. As a special treat, Monét stays for the Keep It segment and the trio discuss fake Super Bowl outrage, The Pitt, and the Diane Warren documentary.

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    11 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    The Grammys & Catherine O'Hara with Paula Pell & Nina Parker

    This week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture reporter Nina Parker to discuss the Grammys, Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, Nicki Minaj, Don Lemon, and Catherine O'Hara. Louis is also joined by Paula Pell to discuss writing on SNL and her upcoming Peacock series, The Burbs.

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    4 February 2026, 8:00 am
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