Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast
Chelsea Devantez
with Chelsea Devantez
- 1 hour 1 minuteLindy West’s Memoir Adult Braces (with Guy Branum)
Chelsea welcomes comedian and writer Guy Branum to dive into “Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane,” the essay collection by writer and former podcast guest Lindy West. They explore Lindy’s journey on the road to Kokomo (yes, the place referenced in the Beach Boys song) while unpacking body image, burnout, life after working on the TV adaptation of “Shrill,” and whether or not to be polyamorous!! Is this what Eat, Pray, Love was supposed to be??
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Show Notes:
Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. (NY Times)
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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10 March 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 21 minutesVirginia Giuffre’s Memoir Nobody’s Girl (with Alexandra Corti)
Chelsea and her long-time friend Alex parse through the painful, nuanced, and incredible account of Virginia Giuffre, who worked tirelessly to share her story of being sexually trafficked as a minor to bring justice to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Prince Andrew, and the vast network of wealthy and powerful people who enabled this horrific abuse.
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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3 March 2026, 8:00 am - 2 hours 7 secondsAmerica’s Next Top Model Cycle 9: Sarah Hartshorne’s Memoir & Interview [REPLAY]
We’re re-releasing this iconic episode where Chelsea welcomes comedian and The Parting Shot podcast host H. Alan Scott to dive deep into “You Wanna Be On Top?”, the memoir by author and “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 9 contestant Sarah Hartshorne. Then, from behind the paywall, you’ll hear our interview with Sarah. Sarah gets candid about the exploitative conditions behind the scenes of the Tyra Banks-hosted show, being locked in a hotel room after elimination, rumors about Nigel Barker, and what happened after Ebony’s emotional exit from the show.
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Show Notes:
Documentary Book Club - Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model
Where to find our guest H Alan Scott:
Parting Shot Podcast - Newsweek
Out on the Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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27 February 2026, 8:15 am - 47 minutes 25 secondsDocumentary Book Club - Netflix’s Reality Check: America’s Next Top Model
We were rooting for you, we were all rooting for you!! Chelsea welcomes Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose to unpack the Netflix documentary “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.” They revisit how “ANTM” shifted from Tyra Banks’ revenge on the fashion industry into a “Fear Factor” meets “Survivor” takedown of young women in the industry. They reexamine the infamous storyline around Shandi, the makeover dental trauma, the race-swap photo shoots, and how ice cream is somehow a part of it all. Brace yourself, a season 25 of “ANTM” is upon us!
A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including disordered eating, body image talk, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and racism. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Show Notes:
Karrine Steffans Memoir Episode
Sarah Hartshorn Memoir Episode
Where to find our guests: Justine Kay and Natasha Scott-Reichel
Listen to 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on Apple Podcasts
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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24 February 2026, 8:00 am - 1 hour 3 minutesDorinda Medley’s Memoir Make It Nice and Traitors Hot Takes
Chelsea and guest Minor League TV host Rachele Friedland take a deep dive into “Real Housewives of New York” star Dorinda Medley’s memoir “Make It Nice,” but first they take a detour to share a few thoughts on season 4 of “The Traitors.” Then, they trace Dorinda’s path from a buyer at Macy’s to marrying into extreme wealth, her life in London society (including making a sweater for Princess Diana), a Met Gala dress drama, and her fish-themed wedding. Plus: a wild run across the DRINGO squares, from psychic moments to a cameo by one of the biggest DRINGOS of them all… Henry Kissinger.
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Show Notes:
Where to find our guest: Rachele Friedland
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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17 February 2026, 8:00 am - 1 hour 30 minutesSpencer Pratt’s memoir The Guy You Loved to Hate (with Erin Bagwell)
Chelsea and Erin Bagwell (The Hidden History of Magick) macro-dose “The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions from a Reality TV Villain,” the memoir of “The Hills” star Spencer Pratt. Spencer spills on his money-making schemes that involve Henry Winkler, an Olsen twin, and a shady deal with the paparazzi. They recap how Spencer got his start in reality TV with bestie Brody Jenner, followed by his epic rise as the most hated cast member of “The Hills,” and the following Speidi era. Plus, he finds himself at rock bottom with a bunch of crystals, a bag of gold, a ton of guns, and some Four Seasons grilled salmon for their dog, Rainbow.
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Show Notes:
Where to find our guest: Erin Bagwell
Erin's Substack - UndertheMoonGate.substack.com
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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3 February 2026, 5:47 am - 1 hour 42 minutesRita Moreno’s Memoir Rita Moreno: A Memoir (with Becca Ramos and Kristina Lopez)
Chelsea is joined by producer Kristina and “Welcome to El Barrio” Becca Ramos to break down the memoir of legendary actor Rita Moreno. From “West Side Story” to “One Day at a Time,” they unpack Rita’s journey from Puerto Rico to breaking barriers during Hollywood’s Golden Age, her road to EGOT status, and her 50-year-long toxic perfume commercial with Marlon Brando. Plus! Elvis returns, still bad in bed, the Muppets deliver an EMMY and DRINGO! Get your drink out because we have several DRINGOS coming your way.
A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including abortion, suicide, and body image talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Show Notes:
Rita looking like Elizabeth Taylor
Rita on the cover of Life Magazine
Rita Moreno performing “America” in “West Side Story”
Rita Moreno performing “Fever” on “The Muppet Show”
Rita Moreno apologizes for ‘In the Heights’ remarks ‘dismissive of black lives’ (LA Times)
Debbie Reynolds Memoir Episode
Priscilla Presley Memoir Episode
Where to find our guest: Becca Ramos
Welcome to El Barrio Instagram
Kristina Lopez
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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27 January 2026, 8:00 am - 54 minutes 59 secondsViral Article Book Club: The Beckham Family Wedding Drama
Chelsea welcomes Jenny Donheiser and Nicole Spiezio of the podcast “How Were U Brainwashed?” to deep dive into Brooklyn Beckham’s viral Instagram statement and the wedding drama involving Nicola Peltz, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, and yes, somehow Marc Anthony. They unpack everything from the infamous first dance and dress drama to behind-the-scenes gossip and public pressure, then peel back layers of Victoria’s memoir to ask when the Beckham family brand really started to crack.
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Show Notes:
Read Brooklyn Beckham’s Full Statement on Alleged Family Feud (Today)
Yogi's House Instagram - Nicola Peltz's Dog Charity
For Nicola and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Love Conquers All (Glamour)
Inside The Peltz Beckham Wedding (British Vogue)
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Settle Wedding Lawsuits (People)
Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz settle wedding lawsuits (NY Post)
Nicola Peltz’s Custom Valentino Couture Wedding Dress Was Like “A Work Of Art” (Vogue)
Brooklyn Beckhamenjoys a cosy dinner with Nicola Peltz (Daily Mail)
Nicola Peltz stuns as she ties the knot with Brooklyn Beckham (Daily Mail)
Disney Board Foe Nelson Peltz Questions ‘Woke’ Marvel Films (Variety)
Brooklyn Beckham Humiliating Wedding Dance Vid Will Never Be Seen (TMZ)
Where to find our guest: Jenny Donheiser & Nicole Spiezio
How Were U Brainwashed? Podcast
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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23 January 2026, 8:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutesFran Drescher’s Memoir Enter Whining (with Jo Feldman)
Chelsea welcomes back writer and bestie Jo Feldman to deep dive into the 1993 memoir of TV icon Fran Drescher. Together, they unpack her wild ride to fame with her sitcom, “The Nanny," to the plot twist in her marriage, a cameo from John Travolta, and of course, a sex moment with Warren Beatty! Plus, they try to figure out if Fran’s encounter with Princess Diana actually happened and if Weight Watchers stole good years from our lives!!!! (yes.)
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Show Notes:
Carnie Wilson’s memoir Gut Feelings (with Jo Feldman)
Lauren Graham Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman)
Kendra Wilkinson Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman)
Kelly Bishop Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman)
Mayci Neeley Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman)
Charlie Sheen Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman)
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
Thank you to our sponsors:
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13 January 2026, 8:00 am - 1 hour 4 minutesHeated Rivalry: A Hot, Hot TV Book Club Discourse
Chelsea is joined by a panel of experts and enthusiasts to discuss the new show “Heated Rivalry.” They deep-dive into the tonnage of internet discourse to connect all the dots as they discuss series highlights, the philosophies behind why this love story hit so hard, the romance book data, the adaptation details, the second fantasy the show fulfills, and a few thorny questions that are difficult to answer but scintillating to discuss. Welcome to the podcast cottage!!!!
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Show Notes:
The Naked Ambition of the Heated Rivalry Boys - GQ Magazine
Spare Parts Podcast Interview With Jacob Tierney
Empty Netters covers Heated Rivalry
Delilah Green Doesn't Care Ashley Herring Blake (Julia’s Book Rec)
The Girls Love Gay Hockey Smut, According to Heated Rivalry's Bonkers Ratings (Them)
Where to find our guests:
Kenize Elizabeth
Julia Washington
Julia's Book Club (Patreon)
Rodrick Flucas
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
Thank you to our sponsors:
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9 January 2026, 8:00 am - 1 hour 27 minutesDrew Barrymore’s Memoir Little Girl Lost (with Emily V. Gordon) [REPLAY]
*It’s a replay episode!* We’ll be back with new episodes on Friday, in the meantime, revisit Chelsea and Emily V. Gordon (“The Big Sick,” “Little America,” “Staying In with Emily and Kumail”) dissecting the pain of growing up too fast and the power of reclaiming your story with Drew Barrymore's first memoir, “Little Girl Lost.”
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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
Thank you to our sponsors:
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