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Behind every infamous news story is a journalist trying to hold power to account. Join reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman, and Natalie Robehmed as they take an in-depth look at the most explosive scandals of this century. From high-profile divorces to sex cults to the lies that started a war, they’ll guide you through the juiciest, most outrageous, celeb-filled stories of the last two ... more

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Glynnis MacNichol, author of I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself, returns to join Vanessa for a deep dive into Hulu’s buzzy new series Love Story, which chronicles the magnetic — and ultimately tragic — romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bes... more

Vanessa and Natalie talk to journalist Ezra Marcus about his viral New York Magazine story, “The Crypto Maniacs and the Torture Townhouse.” They unpack the rise of crypto “wrench attacks” and what one bizarre kidnapping case in Soho reveals about the... more

This week, Vanessa and Natalie talk to The Cut writer Angelina Chapin about Selena Gomez and her mother Mandy Teefey’s mental-health startup, Wondermind. They discuss allegations from former staff and the pressures created when celebrity and mental h... more

This week, Vanessa and Natalie dive deep into the Beckham family fallout. They talk to Lindsey Weber (Who? Weekly) about the tension, the wedding drama, and how celebrity families control narratives—until they can’t. For more on family estrangement i... more

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Ezra Marcus
Freelance reporter who writes about crime and culture.
New York Magazine
Episode: The Crypto Criminals and The Soho Townhouse
Angelina Chapin
Features writer for The Cut
The Cut
Episode: Selena Gomez’s Failed Startup
Lindsey Weber
Co-host of Who Weekly, a podcast about celebrities
Who Weekly
Episode: Beckham vs. Beckham
Sam Biddle
Technology reporter at The Intercept, former staff writer at Gawker
The Intercept
Episode: Why Are LeBron James and Charli XCX on Roblox?
Dr. Corinne Low
Economist and author studying gender dynamics and labor distribution
Episode: The Myth of Having It All
Amy Larocca
Writer and author of 'How to Be Well.'
Episode: Self-Care Is Awesome and Also a Scam
Nick Kulish
New York Times correspondent covering entertainment and legal issues
The New York Times
Episode: Noah Wyle, The Pitt, and Hollywood’s Bloodiest IP Battle
Ellen Huet
Writer features and investigations for Bloomberg and author of Empire of Orgasm, a book about OneTaste.
Bloomberg
Episode: OneTaste: The Startup That Went Too Far
Allison Mack
Former actress from Smallville, involved in NXIVM cult
Episode: What Happened to Allison Mack After NXIVM?

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Natalie Robehmed
Host and journalist known for her investigative storytelling.
Vanessa Grigoriadis
Host and executive producer known for her in-depth explorations of societal issues and celebrity culture.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Too many ads

    Episodes constantly appear in my feed that are just trailers for the same Vogue podcast. It’s so annoying, I’m about to unfollow the show forever which sucks cause it’s a great podcast. STOP IT PLEASE

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    megeverywhere
    United States12 days ago
  • Totally uninteresting stuff

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Andrea Vincenzi
    13 days ago
  • Terrific

    Good topics, good angles, nice mix of ideas and host from Vanessa And Natalie

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mjuniorpal
    United States19 days ago
  • Go to

    One of my favourite podcasts, when I see there’s a new episode, it’s my first pick of the day. Vanessa is an incredible story teller, interviewer, and linguist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forthesloth
    Canadaa month ago
  • This podcast should be more popular

    It’s great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emily.colour
    Australia2 months ago

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Who Was Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Really?
Q: Why do you think you have returned to that and written about that so much?
I think primarily it's Carolyn, her more than JFK Jr. I think he's a bit of an anchor as powerful, good looking men often are in the beginning of why we become interested in certain women.
Who Was Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Really?
Q: What do you think would have happened if they hadn't died and they were still alive?
I think either they get divorced and he finds a more classic political wife or she becomes an extraordinary New York character, but they were reportedly living apart at the time of the crash.
The Crypto Criminals and The Soho Townhouse
Q: So could you tell me how these kidnapping cases arise in the crypto world?
They involve crypto criminals targeting individuals to steal digital assets, often using violence and intimidation.
The Myth of Having It All
Q: How would we not be burned out?
Dr. Low explains how understanding the distribution of labor, recognizing burdens, and allowing for personal time can mitigate burnout.
The Myth of Having It All
Q: In your book, you say, well, it's not really having it all. It's having it almost. So is there such a thing as having it all?
Dr. Low discusses the irony of the title, emphasizing that achieving the perception of 'having it all' is unattainable due to persistent gender roles.

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1. Ezra Marcus
2. Angelina Chapin
3. Lindsey Weber
4. Sam Biddle
5. Dr. Corinne Low
6. Amy Larocca
7. Nick Kulish
8. Ellen Huet

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