with Chelsea Devantez
Chelsea and Ilana Peña (“Diary of a Future President,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) share their hot takes on the highly anticipated movie adaptation of “Wicked.” Then we revisit a previously subscriber-only episode on Kristin Chenoweth’s 2023 memoir, “I’m No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts.” From Ambien tweets to bible quotes to emotional discoveries about her birth parents, this ep takes you on a surprising and emotional journey down the yellow brick road.
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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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Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez hold space for a few hot topics, from a viral “Wicked” moment to Megan Thee Stallion’s powerful documentary, “In Her Words.” They reminisce about the “Golden Girls” moments that shaped their lives before diving into an encore of the episode on Rue McClanahan’s 2008 memoir, “My First Five Husbands ... and the Ones Who Got Away” featuring guest Sofiya Alexandra. A must-listen rerun with a brand-new treat!
A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including domestic violence, suicide, and abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.
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Chelsea welcomes back the wonderful Wes Perry to book club silver screen legend Lauren Bacall’s memoir, “By Myself and Then Some.” They dive into Bacall’s golden-age Hollywood tales—from her whirlwind marriage to Humphrey Bogart and painful rebound with Frank Sinatra to her iconic roles alongside Marilyn Monroe and her enduring political activism. Get out your (DECAFFEINATED!!!!!) drink of choice as we ponder: did Lauren Bacall actually name “The Rat Pack”?
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Chelsea is joined by author and podcaster Susan Lieu (“The Manicurist’s Daughter”) to explore “Love, Lucy,” the memoir of comedy icon Lucille Ball. They unpack Lucy’s rise to superstardom with “I Love Lucy,” her passionate and rocky romance with Desi Arnaz, and her relentless battles against sexism that drove her to break barriers—and a few car windows—along the way.
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Chelsea is joined by comedian Dominick Pupa (“Fixing Famous People”) and her mom, TMomZ, to book club Cher’s history-making memoir, “Cher: The Memoir (Part 1).” SNAP OUT OF IT — we don’t need to write a description: IT’S CHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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Chelsea and comedian and actor Crystal Marie Denha (“The Gutter”) analyze “Vanna Speaks,” the 1987 memoir from “Wheel of Fortune” icon Vanna White. They explore everything from Vanna’s wild tales of romance at Chippendales, to how she landed her iconic letter-turning role on TV. Along the way, they yell about diet culture, her criminal (??) manager, and some brand new reasons to hate on Hugh Hefner’s ghost.
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Chelsea and producer Kristina open the Cookie Jar for a juicy deep dive into everything from Britney Spears’s jewelry line to surprising updates on memoirs from JoJo Levesque, Mary Bonnet, and Bethany Joy Lenz. Plus, an unexpected Glamorous Trash merch drop, and some cathartic yelling at Henry Kissinger which we could all use this week.
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Chelsea is joined by journalist and memoirist Connie Wang to unpack "Connie," the memoir by pioneering news icon Connie Chung. They explore Chung's experiences as one of the first Chinese-American women in news and the mountains she climbed. There’s also wild drama with Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer, a long-distance romance with now-husband Maury Povich, and jump scares from Ryan O’Neal, Marlon Brando, and… (DRINGO!) Henry Kissinger.
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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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Chelsea teams up with Melinda Thompson (co-host of the Hello Witches! podcast) and Blake “LUXXURY” Robin (co-host of the One Song podcast) for a special Memoir in the Music episode, all about rock’s mystical witch, Stevie Nicks. Just in time for Halloween, they sift through Stevie’s witchy lyrics to uncover tales of romance, heartbreak, and just a hint of hexing. From “Landslide” to “Rhiannon” to “Silver Springs,” Chelsea and her guests reveal why Stevie’s life needs no traditional memoir—it’s all in her songs.
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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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Chelsea is joined by podcaster Natalie Katona and writer Julia Washington (co-hosts of Still Comfy) to break down “One Tree Hill” star Bethany Joy Lenz’s memoir, “Dinner for Vampires.” They explore Bethany’s experiences in a high-control religious cult. Get ready for co-star drama, jezebel fuckery, and an asshat cult leader obsessed with The Sopranos.
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Chelsea is joined by writer, podcast host, and cultural commentator Evan Ross Katz to discuss Ina Garten’s memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens.” They discuss everything from Ina's turbulent childhood and her career in nuclear energy to her rise as a culinary icon with “Barefoot Contessa” and the baked chicken recipe that supposedly made Prince Harry propose! They also dissect all things Jeffrey—from the CIA rumors and his work at Blackstone to Ina surprising him with an entire apartment in Paris. One takeaway: Sometimes, we all just need to "Ina our Garten."
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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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