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Beyond The Blinds

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Hollywood
Taylor Swift
Summer House
Reality TV
Kanye West
Big Brother
Justin Bieber
Bravo
Reality Television
Below Deck
Demi Lovato
Britney Spears
Pop Culture
Hayden Panettiere
Diddy
The Real Housewives Of Potomac
Astroworld Tragedy
Real Housewives Of Orange County
Lady Gaga
Celebrity Scandals

"The thing with blind items is that we don't often see what's right in front of our eyes" - Gossip Girl Troy and Kelli are here for all of your celebrity gossip needs! They take you beyond the "celebrity blinds" and dive deeper into the dark side of Hollywood. This podcast is full of scandal, intrigue, and gossip surrounding your favorite celebrities. Please note this podcast is for entertainment ... more

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02:55 - RHOP

22:35 - Ads

27:24 - RHOC

37:05 - The Southern Monster

38:04 - Southern Hospitality

41:13 - RHONY

49:50 - Ads

53:50 - The Golden Life

1:07:04 - Below Deck

1:09:40 - Sti... more

This week your hosts are reading blind items from September 2026! Get ready to hear named like Britney Spears, Jodie Turner Smith, Chase Stokes, and Chris Stokes pop up among others!

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02:23 - Sexiest Man Alive

06:10 - Collin Gosselin

16:37 - JoJo

19:39 - Drake

22:24 - Ads

27:12 - Jay-Z

30:08 - Tom Brady/Candice Swanepoel

32:27 - Ethan Klein

37:46 - Glee

41:47 - ... more

Kelli and Troy are joined by Lindsey and Bobby the hosts of Who? Weekly! They talk about their love of Rita Ora, their thoughts on Jacob and Kendall, along with how celebrity has changed through out the course of their time podcasting.

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Recent Guests

Bobby Finger
Who? Weekly co-host and co-author of I Want To Be Famous
Who? Weekly
Episode: 477. [BONUS EPISODE] Who? Weekly is Here!
Lindsey Weber
Who? Weekly co-host and co-author of I Want To Be Famous
Who? Weekly
Episode: 477. [BONUS EPISODE] Who? Weekly is Here!
Jemmye Carroll
Host of Jem, Actually; friend of the pod
Episode: 466. Reality Corner with Jemmye Carroll
Kara Berry
Host of Everyone's Business But Mine
Everyone's Business But Mine
Episode: 461. Reality Corner With Kara Berry!
Brian Buckmire
Former Brooklyn Public Defender, ABC News legal analyst
ABC News
Episode: 458. The Tupac Murder Trial with Brian Buckmire
Donny Hadfield
Guest on Reality TV Corner
Episode: 452. Reality TV Corner With Donny: RHUGT, Big Brother, Next Gen NYC, & More
Emily Hanks
Host of She's Speaking with Emily Hanks
Episode: 442. The June (2026) Blind Item Episode
Collin Gosselin
Author and public figure discussed in pre-book tour
Episode: 439. Pop Culture Kiki: Collin Gosselin, Jennifer's Body 2, Taylor Frankie Paul, & more!
Donny Wood
Editor on the show, co-host of I Am The Cute One
I Am The Cute One (podcast)
Episode: 426. Reality TV Corner With Donny!

Hosts

Kelli Williams
Host of Beyond The Blinds; frequent co-host; long-running presence with a strong personal voice.
Troy McEady
Co-host; known for candid takes on pop culture and reality TV; central to show's dynamic.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10.9k ratings
  • Hypocrisy

    I can't with you anymore. Your subjective biases are getting way too much. Troy, you ride so hard for Charli that you become a hypocrite in the process: Charli openly supports and uses AI in her music, but somehow Mary J. Blige is the devil for doing the same. Charli hangs out with Russians who support and profit from the war, but Ed Sheeran is expected to be the voice speaking up about the genocide in Palestine. I genuinely can't tell if you're just not informed enough or if this is some very A... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ytretyakova
    Ukrainea month ago
  • The More I Listen the More I Can’t

    Both of the hosts laugh after almost every sentence and I just couldn’t do it anymore. What began as a fun jaunt into pop culture ended as a formulaic and grating experience. So many podcasts are just never followed up on. Maybe try releasing part one and two in sequential order instead of…never?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TooMuchToday
    United States2 months ago
  • Pop Culture Gurus

    I’ve loved this podcast from day one - and they are my go to source for all things pop culture. Both Kelli and Troy are funny, so knowledgeable, and you’ll find yourself listening even when you don’t know the celebrity they’re talking about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    savpopstar
    United States3 months ago
  • Podcast Good Ads Bad

    There’s always like, 7 minutes of ads at the end, plus several other segments. Get paid, but this is even worse than iheart lmao, is there any need for that many

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ZendayaTruther
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Jared Leto episode

    Incredible episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Modern Farmwife
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and humor, noting it makes episodes engaging and entertaining.
Many fans appreciate candid takes on controversial topics and the show's willingness to discuss difficult issues with nuance.
Audience often highlights the show as a reliable source for pop culture commentary and gossip with a personable edge.
There are mixed reactions to long ad breaks, with some listeners feeling there are too many sponsor reads.

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477. [BONUS EPISODE] Who? Weekly is Here!
Q: How do you think the definition of celebrity has changed in that decade?
The guests say fame has splintered into many niche audiences and subcultures. They attribute the change largely to the internet, which lets people become notable within specific communities, while the shared monoculture and universally recognized stars have diminished.
477. [BONUS EPISODE] Who? Weekly is Here!
Q: What made you realize there was enough material to make a podcast about lesser-known celebrities and build this entire world around them?
Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger noticed that Us Weekly featured increasingly unfamiliar celebrities, suggesting there would always be new people to discuss. The idea began as a newsletter and grew into a podcast as online media continued producing new celebrities and audiences.
458. The Tupac Murder Trial with Brian Buckmire
Q: How did the prosecution build a first-degree murder case without a traditional smoking gun like DNA or video evidence?
Buckmire explains that while there was no direct video or eyewitness to the shooter, the state leveraged the defendant's own recorded statements, the conspiracy framework, and accomplice liability to establish participation in a murder, along with traditional forensics and external evidence, creating a cohesive theory of involvement.
370. Yachting 101
Q: What makes this practice so prevalent at events like Cannes?
These events are sort of parading as one thing, but they're really opportunities for sex work.
370. Yachting 101
Q: How do you feel about it now compared to 2021 when we started?
Now, I see it as less of this seedy underbelly and more just like it's always been right in front of our faces.

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Two hosts deliver entertainment-focused celebrity gossip with a candid, irreverent vibe. Episodes skew toward reality TV, Hollywood power dynamics, and parasocial discourse, often interleaving sharp critique with personable banter and sponsorship reads. The show tends to blend hot takes, nostalgia, and current headlines, offering a lighthearted yet pointed lens on fame, PR, and culture. A standout aspect is the hosts' strong chemistry and willingness to discuss sensitive topics with humor and a moral frame, which can be appealing to listeners who want both entertainment and thoughtful commentary.

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Beyond The Blinds launched 5 years ago and published 487 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Lindsey Weber
3. Jemmye Carroll
4. Kara Berry
5. Brian Buckmire
6. Donny Hadfield
7. Emily Hanks
8. Collin Gosselin

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