- 52 minutes 6 secondsMarla Gibbs’ Memoir It's Never Too Late (with Alrinthea Carter and Kristina Lopez)
NEW: Chelsea welcomes writer Alrinthea Carter and producer Kristina to unpack the memoir of TV legend Marla Gibbs. Together they dive into getting her big break into the business at 44 years old on “The Jeffersons”, how she drove the development of the iconic sitcom “227,” the impact of her fame, her alleged feud with Jackée Harry, and the producer credit she was robbed of. Not to mention, a mushroom trip, a psychic moment, and some very married men.
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18 August 2026, 2:45 pm - 1 hour 37 minutesHayden Panettiere's Memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning (with Julia Washington)
Chelsea and Prose & Glow’s Julia Washington deep dive into “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” the memoir from “Heroes” and “Nashville” star Hayden Panettiere. Together, they unpack Hayden’s rise from child star with a momager (of course) to tabloid fixture while dealing with addiction, postpartum depression, and the crushing weight of being a young woman in the 2000s. Plus: her age-gap relationships with Milo Ventimiglia and Wladimir Klitschko, and why this memoir feels deeply haunting.
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17 August 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 13 minutes90210 Podcast Breakup, the AI Publishing Scandal, Wynona’s Husbandger
NEW episode: Chelsea and producer Kristina are back for a cookie jar! Together, they recap the 9021-OMG podcast split, dive into Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth’s memoirs to read between the lines of a possible BFF breakup, unpack a new AI scandal in the publishing world, and share updates on the podcast. Plus: Wynona Judd’s husbandger strikes again, and is comedian Anthony Jeselnik saving masculinity with a book club?
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'90210' Jennie Garth & Tori Spelling Decades-Long Friendship Hits Roadblock (TMZ)
A Laboratory for Evaluating Long-horizon Agent Autonomy (Emergence.AI report)
The Highest-Paid Podcasters Of 2026 (Forbes)
Forbes Reveals Highest-Paid Podcaster of 2026 with Staggering $82M Earnings (People)
The Odyssey Rom Com Trailer Parody
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11 August 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 35 minutesCheryl Hines' Memoir Unscripted (with Becca Platsky) [REPLAY]
In this episode from behind-the-paywall, Chelsea and Corporate Gossip host Becca Platsky dive deep into the wild world of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Cheryl Hines and her memoir “Unscripted.” They bravely journey through her stories about baby boy directors in Hollywood, her brainworm-infused romance with RFK Jr., his “digital affair” with journalist Olivia Nuzzi, and how fun it is to “set politics aside” and go skiing!
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4 August 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 15 minutesMae West’s Memoir Goodness Had Nothing to Do With It (with Molly Quinn) [REPLAY]
In this special from behind the paywall episode, Chelsea welcomes back actor Molly Quinn (“The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Castle,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”) to dive deep into Mae West’s memoir, “Goodness Had Nothing to Do With It.” They dissect everything from Mae's bold personality and her groundbreaking Hollywood career to her knack for reinvention and unique approach to love. When she’s good, she’s very good, but when she’s bad, she’s better!
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28 July 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 25 minutesDueling Memoirs: Victoria Beckham vs. David Beckham (with Cathy Cullen) [REPLAY]
In this episode from behind the paywall, Chelsea and Cinemile co-host Cathy Cullen break down the high-profile romance of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham and David Beckham. Before Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding drama, there were the sprawling memoirs that shaped his parents' mythology. Get the juicy details on Victoria’s grudge against Geri “Ginger Spice” Halliwell, David’s cheating scandal, and the recurring family pattern of sons estranged from their fathers. Plus, a revealing look at how ambition and image control have shaped the Beckham brand for better and for worse.
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Viral Article Book Club: The Beckham Family Wedding Drama
Dueling Memoirs: Burt Reynolds vs. Loni Anderson
Dueling Memoirs: Tatum O’Neal vs. John McEnroe
Dueling Memoirs: Debbie Reyonlds vs. Eddie Fisher
Dueling Memoirs: Rob Lowe and Melissa Gilbert
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21 July 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 32 minutesDenise Richards’ Memoir The Real Girl Next Door (with Claire Linic) [REPLAY]
In this episode from behind the paywall, Chelsea and author Claire Linic dive deep into Denise Richards’ 2011 memoir “The Real Girl Next Door.” They revisit her iconic role in “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” that infamous threesome scene in “Wild Things,” and her turn as Bond girl Dr. Christmas Jones. Then they unpack every single red flag in her relationship with Charlie Sheen. Plus, a little dish on Denise’s reality TV run on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
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14 July 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 7 minutesThe Secret Life of Mormon Wives & A Well-Trained Wife: Scandals and Faith [REPLAY]
Chelsea is diving deep into Hulu's “The Secret Life of Mormon Wives” and the memoir “A Well-Trained Wife” by Tia Levings -- recapping the eight episodes and discussing important takeaways from both the TV show and the book. Chelsea unpacks the shocking revelations on the show, including the soft-swinging secrets of the TikTok-famous Mormom MomTok group. She also explores the undercurrents of religious patriarchy while taking a closer look at how these women balance faith, fame, and family while trying to rewrite the rulebook on what it means to be a modern wife.
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The Weekly Trash Podcast - Jennifer Affleck Interview
The Jimmy Rex Show - Taylor Frankie Paul Interview
Culture Study Podcast - Tia Levings Interview
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Finale: Redefining Women’s Representation on TV
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7 July 2026, 7:00 am - 39 minutes 39 secondsJ.Lo's Wild Office Romance, Olivia Rodrigo's New Album, and the Hockey Romance Boom
In part one of this two-part Cookie Jar, Chelsea and producer Kristina unpack the CGI shot they did not see coming in J.Lo’s latest rom-com “Office Romance,” break down their favorite tracks from Olivia Rodrigo's new album, and Chelsea shares a few hot recommendations. Plus: what's behind Hollywood's obsession with hockey romance and a bizarre AI mix-up involving Spencer Pratt.
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Chelsea’s latest newsletter recs
Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe
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26 June 2026, 3:25 pm - 1 hour 15 minutesHannah Murray’s Memoir The Make-Believe (with Rhiannon Houch)
Hannah Murray’s Memoir The Make-Believe (with Rhiannon Houch)
Chelsea welcomes writer and The Hidden History of Magick Podcast co-host Rhiannon Houch to dive into “The Make Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness” by “Skins” and “Game of Thrones” star Hannah Murray. They unpack Hannah’s path from magic school class to wellness cult, how a search for healing spiraled into a mental health crisis, and her stunning depiction of life with bipolar disorder. Plus: weird MLM movie recs, Etsy wands and YET another cult leader just loooooooving martial arts.
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23 June 2026, 7:00 am - 46 minutes 46 secondsViral Article Book Club: The Loneliness Influencers
Chelsea welcomes back Katie Rich and Holly Laurent of the “Soccer Moms” podcast to unpack The Cut article The Loneliness Influencers by Rachel Pick. They explore viral loneliness influencers, leftover pandemic habits, aspirational aesthetics, and some hacks for making adult friends. Plus: why thinking of your spouse as a grizzly bear could be a positive, and why Timothée Chalamet is now synonymous with the Knicks.
"Soccer Moms” is a production of iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players network, with new episodes available weekly on Tuesdays on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.
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The Loneliness Influencers by Rachel Pick (The Cut)
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