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Taylor Swift
Gwyneth Paltrow
Celebrity Culture
Kylie Jenner
Forbes
Kylie Cosmetics
Kardashians
Skiing
Nashville
Kanye West
Bling Ring
Fame and Wealth
Campside Media
Mean Girls
Terry Sanderson
Media Representation
CSI
Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Kris Jenner
Reality Television

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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Fashion writer Amy Larocca joins Vanessa to unpack the modern wellness obsession—from expensive self-care gadgets to Ozempic and glow culture. They dig into Amy’s book How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time and ... more

Michael Crichton’s widow says HBO’s hit medical drama The Pitt is cashing in on her late husband’s creation, ER. Now, they are in court. New York Times reporter Nicholas Kulish joins Vanessa and Natalie to explain how Noah Wyle’s nostalgic reboot pit... more

Investigative reporter and Gen-Xer Jason Leopold (Bloomberg News), and freedom-of-information lawyer Matt Topic, join Vanessa and Natalie to unpack how they dig government secrets out of the dark, from the $2 million sale of “pharma bro” Martin Shkre... more

Orgasmic Meditation was supposed to close the “pleasure gap.” Instead, it led to a federal indictment. Natalie talks to Bloomberg’s Ellen Huet, author of Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness, about the woman behind OneTaste an... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Jane Borden
An author and journalist known for her work on cults
Episode: Were the Puritans a Cult?
Molly Lambert
Writer and podcaster known for her work on Heidi World and the JennaWorld podcast.
Episode: Did Jenna Jameson Create Our Pornified Culture?
Clive Bates
Director of Counterfactual Consulting and former Director of Action on Smoking and Health in the UK
Episode: Smoking Equals Death, So Why Is It Cool Again?
Dr. Robert Jackler
Professor at Stanford's Medical School, studied Juul's advertising strategy
Stanford University
Episode: Smoking Equals Death, So Why Is It Cool Again?
Andrew Lownie
Author and journalist with extensive knowledge on Prince Andrew
Episode: Prince Andrew | Part 5

Hosts

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
  • Ok pod

    The pod is ok. Sometime interesting and sometimes meh and could be more interestingly presented. One not pick is, could Vanessa please please pronounce her T’s she said the word ‘written’ once and I was actually confused by the context and thought she meant ‘ridden’. every time she says a word with a T in it, always pronounced with a D??? It’s actually super distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sue3036
    Canada2 months ago
  • Politics isn’t appreciated

    The last episode on Epstein deals with Andrew and the author of the book about Andrew. The author throws out Trump’s name a few times without providing anything beyond speculation and unattributed hearsay. Yet, no mention of Bill Clinton. Won’t be buying his book.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Isaac’s Storm
    United States2 months ago
  • More obsessed with bringing in tangential commentary to suit their agenda than to do a deep dive

    Their episode on Prince Andrew & his alleged crimes with Epstein & Vanessa’s interview with the Prince’s biographer, Andrew Lownie, spent more time talking about Meghan Markle? Someone who had nothing to do with Andrew, raping kids & covering it up & using taxpayer $$& to pay off the late Virginia Guiffre (RIP). Of course, Vanessa & Lownie conveniently ignore commentary abt the royal family’s QEII, Charles & William—all of whom helped, in one way or another, shield Prince Andrew from being quest... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ddghjjjgggfrxchh
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    i'm a long time listener. really love the topics and guests. plus, the hosts are a perfect combination of professional, intelligent and witty.

    my one complaint? the recent Oprah promos. my app is set to auto-play sequentially. i'll be falling asleep, only to be startled awake! not by the soothing voice of Vanessa. but the Ex-Queen Bee of Day Time TV. i can only pray that our long, national nightmare will soon be over.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msbadkittie
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this show

    Found it about a year ago and have become a regular listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Busymom13
    United States3 months ago

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What Happened to Allison Mack After NXIVM?
Q: Do you think it's fair that you capitalized on your celebrity for NXIVM?
Allison acknowledges that she did capitalize on her celebrity, indicating a level of self-awareness regarding her actions.
Were the Puritans a Cult?
Q: Why are we so obsessed with stories about cults?
It's a way to protect ourselves from falling victim to them and to understand the dynamics that lead people into cults.
Were the Puritans a Cult?
Q: Is QAnon a cult or just a conspiracy theory?
Borden highlights that QAnon employed cult tactics and resulted in actual harm, qualifying it as a cult.
Were the Puritans a Cult?
Q: Why are there so many cults in America?
Borden suggests that cults proliferate in times of crisis, including economic struggles and social upheaval.
In Case You Missed It: Prince Andrew Steps Down
Q: What's the whole financial situation for Andrew and Sarah?
Andrew has inherited wealth and continues to receive income from his various business interests, while Sarah benefits from her title and associations.

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1. Amy Larocca
2. Nick Kulish
3. Ellen Huet
4. Allison Mack
5. Jane Borden
6. Molly Lambert
7. Clive Bates
8. Dr. Robert Jackler

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