Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast
Chelsea Devantez
with Chelsea Devantez
- 1 hour 38 minutesPART TWO: Olivia Nuzzi's memoir: American Canto (with Becca Platsky)
In the grand finale of this two-part series, Chelsea welcomes back Becca Platsky (Corporate Gossip) to break down Olivia Nuzzi's dizzying memoir "American Canto." Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears, Holly Madison, and Jerry Garcia??? Oh my! From conservative deadheads to Trump’s hidden talent to big, hot, sexy, tall older brothers, we hope you’re ready for the harvest (sorry).
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Show Notes:
Olivia Nuzzi Memoir Episode Part 1
Olivia Nuzzi’s “Jailbait” song
Ryan Lizza’s First Substack Post
Ryan Lizza’s Second Substack Post
Ryan Lizza’s Third Substack Post
Ryan Lizza’s Fourth Substack Post
Ryan Lizza’s Fifth Substack Post
Keith Olbermann’s Tweet about Olivia
Olivia Nuzzi’s article on Trump from 2018
Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love (New York Times)
House in Habit’s posts on Olivia Nuzzi (Reddit)
Anne Helen Petersen's Substack mentioning Olivia Nuzzi
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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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12 December 2025, 8:00 am - 51 minutes 56 secondsOlivia Nuzzi's Gobblede-Book, Ryan Lizza's Substacker, and RFK Jr.'s Poetry Slam (Pt. 1)
In the first of a two-part series, Chelsea presents the prequel origin story that led to Olivia Nuzzi’s “American Canto.” From Olivia’s pop-star beginnings to her journalism pivot thanks to a mentorsituationship with Keith Olbermann, you’ll find out how Olivia made power moves in DC through a combination of talent, intelligence, hot girl warfare, and absolutely fuckery. Plus: The goss and patterns from her ex-fiancé's substack posts and the conclusions we can draw from her torrid digital affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Buckle up and get ready for the harvest!!!
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Show Notes:
Olivia Nuzzi’s “Jailbait” song
Ryan Lizza’s First Substack Post
Ryan Lizza’s Second Substack Post
Ryan Lizza’s Third Substack Post
Ryan Lizza’s Fourth Substack Post
Keith Olbermann’s Tweet about Olivia
Olivia Nuzzi’s article on Trump from 2018
Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love (New York Times)
House in Habit’s posts on Olivia Nuzzi (Reddit)
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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 December 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 21 minutesLauren Graham’s Memoir Talking As Fast As I Can (with Jo Feldman)
Chelsea and bestie, Jo Feldman, dive into another “Gilmore Girls” memoir! This time it’s Lauren Graham’s 2016 book, “Talking As Fast As I Can.” They unpack Lauren’s early houseboat childhood, the failed TV role that led her to Lorelai, her situationship with Matthew Perry, a surprising “Project Runway” confession, and the many Ellen DeGeneres references. Plus, the reboot “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” details you can only catch by reading between the lines.
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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:
- Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
- Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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5 December 2025, 8:00 am - 43 minutes 22 secondsDocumentary Book Club - Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (with Jana Schmieding)
Chelsea and Sage-Based Wisdom host Jana Schmieding break down “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery,” the documentary about the iconic '90s women’s music festival, founded by singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan that changed the music industry forever!!! Two ladies on one show?? Gasp! Will anyone show up?? They dive back into the ’90s and drag out the Lilith Fair lessons that we can apply to everything today.
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Jana’s Lilith Fair Playlist (Apple Music)
Show Notes:
Neko Case Memoir Episode (with Jana Schmieding)
Where to find our guest: Jana Schmieding
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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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21 November 2025, 8:00 am - 41 minutesViral Article Book Club: Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?
Chelsea and Tocarra break down the super viral Vogue article “Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” by Chante Joseph. They delve into why some women are hiding their boyfriends on social media, how new romances feel like brand launches now, and what this cultural moment reveals about performative love in the digital age.
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Show Notes:
Michelle Williams Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise)
Ricki Lake’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise)
Jennifer Hudson’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise)
Josephine Baker’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise)
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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:
Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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14 November 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 35 minutesLily Allen’s Memoir and West End Girl Breakdown
Chelsea is joined by Cinemile host Cathy Cullen, cookie correspondent Caitie Rosen, and producer Kristina to break down Lily Allen’s memoir “My Thoughts Exactly” and parse through the contradictions, confessions, and HOT TEA on her viral album "West End Girl." They unpack Lily’s unfiltered writing about her marriage to “Stranger Things” star David Harbour, the Architectural Digest videos, the open-marriage-to-divorce pipeline, the "Pussy Palace" mojo dojo casa house, the Zoe Kravitz of it all, and a memoir vs a memoir in music.
A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including substance use, disordered eating, sexual assault, as well as ableist and transphobic language. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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The research doc referenced in the episode
Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Architectural Digest
David Harbour’s Architectural Digest
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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:
Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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11 November 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 26 minutesChristine Brown Woolley's Memoir Sister Wife (with Olivia Muenter )
Get your 32 oz of decaf soda and grab some gas station nachos -- we’re headed back to Utah! Chelsea is joined by Bad on Paper co-host Olivia Muenter to recap the memoir of “Sister Wives” star Christine Brown Woolley. They dive into Christine’s Mormon polygamy-royalty upbringing, the sad man Kody Brown, and how a bucket of chicken just may be a sign from God.
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- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Mayci Neeley’s Memoir Episode
- Dallin H. Oaks, former Utah Supreme Court justice, is selected to lead Mormon church - Associated Press
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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:
- Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
- Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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4 November 2025, 8:00 am - 1 hour 18 minutesRachel Dratch's Memoir Girl Walks into a Bar (with Mitchell Fain)
Guest host Maria Randazzo is joined by performer Mitchell Fain to dive deep into "Girl Walks into a Bar," the 2012 memoir of "Saturday Night Live" legend Rachel Dratch. They unpack Rachel’s journey through Second City to her "30 Rock" casting swap with Jane Krakowski all while enjoying the dating horror stories and symbolic pigs she picked up along the way. Plus: Rachel’s surprise path to motherhood at 44 and the psychic moments that make this one of the most magical memoirs we’ve covered.
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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:
Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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28 October 2025, 7:00 am - 1 hour 7 minutesKevin Federline’s Tell-All Memoir, Love Is Blind Chaos, and Dancing With The Stars
Chelsea’s back in the hosting seat for this special Cookie Jar episode to catch up with producer Kristina Lopez on all things pop culture. Together, they unpack the chaos of Kevin Federline’s “memoir,” dive into the cultural contradictions of “Love Is Blind: Denver,” and what it reveals about today’s dating politics. Plus: a few fall favorites and Chelsea’s behind-the-scenes updates from directing her first feature film.
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Britney & Lynne Spears Memoir Episode
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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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24 October 2025, 2:19 pm - 1 hour 26 minutesMayci Neeley’s Memoir Told You So (with Jo Feldman and Emily Walker)
Guest host Jo Feldman welcomes Emily Walker back to the podcast to dish on “Told You So,” the memoir of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Mayci Neeley. They unpack Mayci’s harrowing journey from teen mom and abuse survivor to her rise from TikTok fame to reality stardom. Plus: what the book reveals about growing up Mormon and a little gentle Chelsea tea.
A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual assult, abuse, religious trauma, and suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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- Kendra Wilkinson Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman)
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Premiere: Soft Swinging & Sexy Baptisms
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2E2: Barbecue Breakdown and Affleck Drama
- The Secret Life of Mormon Wives & A Well-Trained Wife: Scandals and Faith (Glamorous Trash)
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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:
- Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
- Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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21 October 2025, 7:00 am - 1 hour 42 secondsViral Article Book Club: The Politics of Race and Revolution in One Battle After Another
Traci Thomas (The Stacks) returns to guest host "Viral Article Book Club" with a twist. Journalist Zach Stafford (Vibe Check) joins her to unpack the cultural conversation around Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film "One Battle After Another," alongside two articles: The Guardian’s "Jezebel’s Race Kink and Cardi B in One Battle After Another" and Brooke Obie’s Substack piece "One Fetish After Another." They explore how the movie portrays Black women, interracial relationships, and the aesthetics of the moment we’re in. Plus: why Teyonah Taylor, Chase Infiniti, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s performances make the film’s message even harder to pin down.
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Show Notes:
- Jezebels, race kink and Cardi B: in One Battle After Another, Black women are still stereotypes by Ellen E Jones (The Guardian)
- One Fetish After Another: PTA Exploits Black Women and Averts Revolution by Brooke Obie (Black Girl Watching Substack)
- An Abundance of White Mediocrity (Vibe Check Podcast)
Where to find our guest: Zach Stafford
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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:
- Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
- Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH.
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