
Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 282 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

In which we talk the impact of Bunnie Xo, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's suspicious IG post, Olivia Rodrigo's new AI-startup boyfriend, Carole Radziwill's Epstein allegations in the new RHONY trailer, Matty Healy's Hollywood wedding, and Jennifer Ga... more
In which we continue to talk about THAT celebrity couple wedding, yes THAT one!!
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In which we talk about THAT celebrity couple wedding, yes THAT one!!
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In which we talk Ladies of London cancellation, Club Chalamet's Parisian adventures, Joan's dramatic reading of Simone's latest manifesto (tweets), and Karamo Brown's return to media (feat. Jussie Smollett).
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i look forward to this pod every week. makes the connections between high brow culture, mass media culture, politics and tech in a creative, tongue in cheek but still rigorous way. good luck on the sex curse.
E4F has really opened me up to the joy of podcasts though I have no intention of really getting into any others like truly this is enough for me right now. I could listen to Joan and Matt talk about anythinggg for hoursss and I’m so lucky to have so much to catch up on. Everyone come and learn something!!
True journalism
Every time I come back to give them another chance, they spend the entire intro screeching and droning on about mobile games
Joan and Matthew simply never miss. Great research, accurate takes, silly lols. Never stop podcasting please!!!!
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Listeners are drawn to sharp, culture-saturated analysis of fame, media, and power. Episodes skew toward unpacking how gossip, branding, and online manipulation intersect with traditional journalism, celebrity culture, and industry dynamics, often through a critical lens on red carpet coverage, marketing, and the economics of attention. The show frequently blends humor with serious critique, delivering long-form deep dives that connect entertainment headlines to broader social and political themes. A standout aspect is the hosts' willingness to challenge industry narratives, LGBTQ+ and feminist perspectives, and the ethics of media coverage, making it appealing to listeners who want smarter takes on pop culture and power structures.
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