Episodes

  • Shari Franke’s Memoir The House of My Mother (with Kate Casey)

    Shari Franke’s Memoir The House of My Mother (with Kate Casey)
    Jan 31 2025
    Chelsea welcomes back Kate Casey to break down former child influencer Shari Franke’s memoir, “The House of My Mother.” They explore her backstory on the now-infamous 8 Passengers YouTube channel, the dark side of family vlogging, and the cult-like control of her mother, Ruby Franke, and life coach Jodi Hildebrandt. Chelsea and Kate unpack the harrowing abuse Shari survived. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including child abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Help Support Those Affected by LA Wildfires: Letters from Altadena: Wildfire Relief Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: John Stamos Memoir Episode (with Kate Casey) Jennette McCurdy Memoir Episode Shari Franke speaks to Utah legislative committee about child influencers (VIDEO) Chelsea on Kate Casey’s Podcast “Reality Life” talking about “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Where to find our guest: Kate Casey Instagram “Reality Life with Kate Casey” Podcast Tiktok X (Twitter) Patreon Substack *** 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Brooke Shields, Blake Lively, and Celebrity Meh-moirs

    Brooke Shields, Blake Lively, and Celebrity Meh-moirs
    Jan 28 2025
    Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez dive into all the glamorous and trashy headlines, from Brooke Shields’ surgery without her consent, to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s court drama, to the news of three celebrity memoirs that no one asked for, to the many other cookie crumbs gracing our table. Buckle the hell up, Kristina and Chelsea hadn’t recorded together for a month, so this is a big ol ep! Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including sexual harassment. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Help Support Those Affected by LA Wildfires: Letters from Altadena: Wildfire Relief Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Brooke Shields Received a “Bonus” Surgery Without Consent (The Cut) Hilaria Baldwin Memoir Announcement (Hilaria’s Instagram) Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Releases Video of ‘It Ends With Us’ Scene to Try to Disprove Blake Lively (Us Weekly) The Hilaria Baldwin Story: ‘I’m Living My Life’ (NY Times) ‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine (NY Times) Justin Baldoni Files $400M Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Over Alleged Smear Campaign (Hollywood Reporter) Blake Lively talking about her blackface incident Bright Young Women (the book Chelsea recommends) Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story (Amazon Prime) Watch Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (Netflix) Jenny Jones Memoir Episode An Update on Our Family (HBO Max) How a Director Who Dislikes Musicals Came to Make ‘Emilia Pérez’ (NY Times) ‘Emilia Pérez’ is winning awards. Why is it causing controversy, too? (NBC News) “Emilia Pérez” is Not Good Trans Representation (GLAAD) Pedro Pascal desk calendar Kristina got for her mom Helicopter water drop compilation Where to find our guest: Kristina Lopez Instagram *** 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Jennifer Hudson’s Memoir I Got This (with Tocarra Mallard)

    Jennifer Hudson’s Memoir I Got This (with Tocarra Mallard)
    Jan 17 2025
    Chelsea welcomes back friend and comedian Toccara Mallard for a closer look at all things Jennifer Hudson. They laugh their asses off as they unpack the Oscar-winning star’s 2012 Weight Watchers-infused memoir, “I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down,” and the juicy moments Jennifer shared —including the infamous Oscars bolero debacle and Oprah yelling at her. Plus, they share a few updates on her romance with Common and her 25(!!!!!!) siblings. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including diet culture, body image, and traumatic events. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Help Support Those Affected by LA Wildfires: Letters from Altadena: Wildfire Relief Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Ricki Lake Memoir Episode (with Tocarra) A Weight Watchers App for Kids Raises Concerns (NY Times) An American Girlhood in the Ozempic Era (The Cut) Jennifer’s Bolero Oscar Dress Jennifer’s Oscar Acceptance Speech Dress Rebel Wilson Memoir Episode Gabourey Sidibe Memoir Episode Delta Burke Memoir Episode Ani DiFranco Memoir Episode Eve’s Memoir Episode Erika Jayne Memoir Episode Where to find our guest: Tocarra Mallard Instagram TikTok YouTube *** 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Issa Rae’s Memoir + Behind the Bangs: The Power in Crafting Your Story

    Issa Rae’s Memoir + Behind the Bangs: The Power in Crafting Your Story
    Dec 27 2024
    When someone has the courage to tell their own story, it empowers others to embrace their own. Chelsea and Executive Producer Jordan Moncada unpack Issa Rae’s journey from “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” and how her DIY journey has inspired Glamorous Trash’s new project: Behind the Bangs, a year-long program designed to help you craft, pitch, and share your story alongside a supportive creative cookie community. Sign up for Behind The Bangs and join the cookie community: Behind the Bangs -- SOLD OUT -- Join the Behind the Bangs waitlist here Behind the Bangs Syllabus Apply for a Behind the Bangs scholarship Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Gabourey Sidibe Memoir Episode Where to find our EP: Jordan Moncada Instagram *** 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Documentary Book Club: Martha on Netflix (with Jo Feldman)

    Documentary Book Club: Martha on Netflix (with Jo Feldman)
    Dec 24 2024
    Chelsea welcomes back bestie Jo Feldman to unravel the complexities of domestic goddess Martha Stewart as seen in Netflix’s documentary “Martha.” From her early days as a model to building her lifestyle empire, they explore the validity of her “mean girl” reputation, a little bish named James Comey, and her infamous time in prison. Plus, they come to a disagreement as they ponder: was Martha Stewart the original trad wife? Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Link to “Martha” documentary on Netflix Carnie Wilson Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman) Kelly Bishop Memoir Episode (with Jo Feldman) Where to find our guest: Jo Feldman heartweardesigns.com (Jo’s mom’s jewelry line) Website *** 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Hot Takes on Wicked + Kristin Chenoweth’s Emotional Memoir

    Hot Takes on Wicked + Kristin Chenoweth’s Emotional Memoir
    Dec 20 2024
    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. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Jennette McCurdy Memoir Episode Q&A with Original Wicked Novel Author, Gregory Maguire (on how he was inspired to write Wicked based on real-world events around the Gulf War) Where to find our Guest: Ilana Peña Instagram *** 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Megan Thee Stallion’s Documentary and Rue McClanahan’s Life Lessons

    Megan Thee Stallion’s Documentary and Rue McClanahan’s Life Lessons
    Dec 13 2024
    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. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Megan Thee Stallion’s “In Her Words” documentary Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 BET Awards Performance Wicked “Holding Space” interview with Out Magazine TikTok - ScarJo Holding Space (for her Skincare Line) Tiktok - Holding Space at Mac Cosmetics “Wicked” Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral 'Holding Space' Interview (Variety) Betty White Memoir Episode Lauren Bacall Memoir Episode Lucille Ball Memoir Episode Where to find our Guest: Kristina Lopez Instagram *** 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Lauren Bacall’s Memoir By Myself And Then Some (with Wes Perry)

    Lauren Bacall’s Memoir By Myself And Then Some (with Wes Perry)
    Dec 6 2024
    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”? A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicide and substance abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Lauren Bacall Coffee Commercial “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold” by Gay Talese RuPaul Memoir Episode (with Wes Perry) Holly Madison Memoir Episode (with Wes Perry) Barbra Streisand Memoir Episode Lucille Ball Memoir Episode Ginger Rogers Memoir Episode Where to find our Guest: Wes Perry Instagram *** 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: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins