
Celebrity memoirs, pop culture, and books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 337 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsSociety & Culture | |||

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 ... more
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 ... more
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 shocki... more
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 h... more
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In general, I love this podcast, however I was very disappointed in the Lena Dunham episode. I read the book myself and their clear avoidance of discussing the Jenni Konner situation and Jenni’s treatment of Lena was a huge misstep. It was a huge part of the book and an important topic.
I noticed that Chelsea comments on Jenni’s Instagram posts, so I was curious how it would be handled. When I saw she passed off hosting the episode, I thought maybe Chelsea felt she couldn’t be objective. But Si... more
Chelsea is so thoughtful. I will say, I skip the episodes with guest hosts. Recommend!
Awesome podcast.
I always learn something new and interesting. Love the new and old content. I really like the variety in the guests. I appreciate the consistent sound quality and the length of the podcast. Keep up the great work 👏
Fabulous co hosts as well.
As a conservative, I don’t think the host of this podcast would want me as a consumer judging by her clear biases. So, it can be enjoyable as long as you ca mute her liberalism. But I can’t and pretty sure she would find me abhorrent so 🤷♀️ The Giuffre episode was my last attempt to enjoy this podcast. Lots of luck.
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This show functions as a book-club-style deep dive into celebrity memoirs, blending literary analysis with pop-culture critique. Episodes frequently explore how fame, image crafting, and personal trauma intersect with public storytelling, often featuring guests who bring memoir-writing, media, or Rom‑com/TV industry expertise. Across conversations, listeners get sharp takes on narrative structure, representation, and the broader cultural impact of celebrity narratives, with frequent nods to feminism, storytelling ethics, and the evolving role of memoirs in media. A standout trait is the mix of warm, humorous banter with rigorous critique, plus collaborative formats that bring in guests from related shows or the broader literary/entertainmen... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Claire Linic
2. Rhiannon Houch
3. Katie Rich
4. Holly Laurent
5. Tess Barker
6. Jenny Hagel
7. Doree Shafrir
8. Elise Hu
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