
Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Emmy-nominated TV writer Louis Virtel examines the gorgeous wreckage from his uniquely queer perspective with a rotating cast of special guest co-hosts. Each week, our “Prince of Pop Culture” is joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character ac... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 422 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsEntertainment NewsSociety & Culture | |||

This week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture commentator Nina Parker to discuss the new Wuthering Heights film as well as the deaths of Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek and Rev. Jesse Jackson. They also unpack Netflix’s revelatory new documentar... more
This week, Louis is joined by Drag Race icon Symone to discuss Bad Bunny's halftime show and Black-led films that should live on forever. Then, Monét X Change joins to discuss her run on The Traitors and her upcoming stand-up tour. As a special trea... more
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by pop culture reporter Nina Parker to discuss the Grammys, Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, Nicki Minaj, Don Lemon, and Catherine O'Hara. Louis is also joined by Paula Pell to discuss writing on SNL and her upcoming Peacock ... more
This week, Louis Virtel is joined by TV writer Rheeqrheeq Chainey to discuss the Brooklyn Beckham family drama, Oscar nominations, the new Mel Brooks documentary The 99 Year-Old Man!, TikTok shop, and the never-ending Heated Rivalry press tour. Dylan... more
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I’ve been listening to this podcast for years and it’s consistently a highlight of my week. Thoughtful, insightful, hilarious, kind, informative… Louis (and Ira) is a true gem.
Look forward to it every week. Best podcast out there.
PLEASE make Rheeqrheeq a permanent host!! The only guest so far who has been able to capture the magic love her
I listen because of Louis and his knowledge, not just of the typical “white” movies and celebrity culture, but his appreciation of all cultural genres. He makes sure he inserts POC creators, musicians, movies, tv shows and history. The show doesn’t work when he’s paired with run of the mill guests hosts who clearly only live in a world of pop culture whiteness and dismisses or doesn’t even acknowledge areas outside of their scope. When this happens, the show loses me and the overall humor and ex... more
The interview with Walton Goggins was my favorite interview you have ever done! You had such thoughtful questions. Great episode Louis.
She would be amazing. Funny, smart, great laugh — and great chemistry with Louis!
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