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Keep It!

Keep It!
Beyoncé
Pop Culture
Taylor Swift
The White Lotus
Golden Globes
Oscars
Broadway
Lady Gaga
Hollywood
Emmy Nominations
Rupaul's Drag Race
Oscar Nominations
SNL 50
Tony Awards
Survivor
Kamala Harris
Wicked
Katy Perry
Karla Sofia Gascón
Cowboy Carter

The mics are on, the takes are heating up, and awards season isn't going to comment on itself. Join Louis Virtel (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) and Nina Parker (Friday Night Vibes, E! News) every week as they descend into the gorgeous wreckage of pop culture, unpacking the biggest stories in TV, film, and entertainment news. But they don't stop at celebrity NEWS, they also bring you celebrity GUESTS! We're ... more

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Nina and guest host Mariah Smith (“Smith Sisters”) chat about the VMAs, Madonna and Taylor Swift’s award sweeps and whether MTV can revive the ceremony. Then, the pair review Netflix’s “A Different World” reboot and its “90’s fine” cast. Plus, Louis ... more

Louis and Nina discuss the celebrity Traitors cast announcement and make their picks for who will succeed in the turret. Then, actress-writer-comedian Diarra Kilpatrick stops by to talk about the new season of her show “Diarra from Detroit.” Plus, Lo... more

Louis and guest host Justin Sylvester (Yestergays) dig into all things the Emmy Awards. From Matthew Rhys' history making double win, Jean Smart beating Lisa Kudrow, Stephen Colbert's hot daddy glow up, the Fanning Sisters cackling all night. Then th... more

Louis and Nina react to the “You Can See Everything” documentary trailer and discuss whether Elizabeth Holmes deserves a Nathan Fielder cringe comedy send-up.

Then, the two chat about the movies and TV shows they’re most looking forward to this fal... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Lange
Award-winning actress; star of Long Day's Journey into Night
Actor
Episode: Make It Wayne w. Mariah Smith & Jessica Lange
Diarra Kilpatrick
Actress, writer, producer; interview guest
Paramount+/Detroit project
Episode: Detroitside Whimsy w. Diarra Kilpatrick
Justin Sylvester
Emmy-nominated media personality and host on E!
E! News / Yestergays
Episode: Behind Emmy Lines w. Justin Sylvester
Bresha Webb
Actress, comedian; star of LOL Live with Bresha Webb
Episode: No One’s Above the Law Roach w. Bresha Webb
Joel Kim Booster
Comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, actor, producer; star of Intimacy Coordinator
Actor/Comedian
Episode: We’ll Always Have Perez w. Joel Kim Booster
Monica Barbaro
Academy Award-nominated actress; Bay Area native; star of One Night Only
One Night Only (film)
Episode: Petal for Your Thoughts
Murray Bartlett
Actor, star of The Death of Robin Hood
Film industry
Episode: You’ve Got a Friend in Dorothy with Murray Bartlett and Alonso Duralde
Alonso Duralde
Film critic and author
Film criticism and journalism
Episode: You’ve Got a Friend in Dorothy with Murray Bartlett and Alonso Duralde
Matt Rogers
Actor, comedian, and host of The Culture Awards; guest on episode
Los Culturas / Stop! That! Train
Episode: Full Disclosure Day with Matt Rogers and Kyle Buchanan

Hosts

Louis Virtel
Host of the show; long-time Keep It! regular known for guiding conversations and introducing segments.
Nina Parker
Co-host introducing guests and guiding conversation; provides reactions and banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 13.5k ratings
  • I gave her a chance

    I waited a few episodes to give Nina some time to grow on me and I actually like her less. She’s not a bad host but she’s not good for this show. She overpowers Louis so much that I’m losing him. And her takes and references are so bland. The segments have become so boring with her. You can tell she almost never knows (or cares about) what Louis is talking about. And god forbid a there’s an interview. Prepare for the most basic questions ever. Nina talking way more than the guest. And her disagr... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Hijuyeon
    United States19 days ago
  • Louis is the quickest wit to ever grace any media format

    Love you too, Nina!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebeccaSaw
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love Nina

    Love Nina

    Apple Podcasts
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    Anniesue11121
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Nina Parker Show

    …is what this podcast should be called now. How much more can she make everything about herself? And such lowbrow topics no less. Who cares about what she saw on Threads? This used to be my favorite pop culture podcast. Now you guys talk about basic trash like true crime shows and influencers. She absolutely cannot keep up with Louis’s vast knowledge of film and music either. You had so many great options for a new co-host. Rheeqrheeq, Kyle, Guy, etc. Blows my mind that you went with Nina. What ... more

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    UpupaEpops5
    United Statesa month ago
  • Loving Nina

    Been a Keep It listening from the very beginning and have loved all the co-hosts but so glad they went with Nina! She is so fun and quick and keeps it real. Loving this new era and excited to keep listening and see where the show goes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lily5968838
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners miss the original dynamic and prefer more guest-host rotations or Louis solo episodes.
Listeners praise smart, witty banter and strong guest lineups.
Many enjoy Nina Parker's presence as co-host and the quick, insider turns.

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Talking Points

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Petal for Your Thoughts
Q: How hard is it to film a rom-com compared to other genres for you?
Monica explains that rom-coms combine love, humor, and chaos, and notes the importance of genuine emotional responses over stiff performance, with a focus on making the world feel alive and chaotic in a controlled way.
Full Disclosure Day with Matt Rogers and Kyle Buchanan
Q: Which Spielberg performance stands out most to you, and why?
The classic answer is Harrison Ford in the first Indiana Jones film for vulnerability and warmth, which sets a benchmark for complex heroism that the newer film doesn't meet.
Full Disclosure Day with Matt Rogers and Kyle Buchanan
Q: What's your take on the end of Disclosure Day and why it doesn't work for you?
The climactic reveal and the reaction to it feel forced and not grounded in how normal people would respond, making the final act feel more like a Banksy exhibit than a lived-in moment of newsbreaking realism.
Full Disclosure Day with Matt Rogers and Kyle Buchanan
Q: What do you think makes Olivia Rodrigo's latest album distinctive in how it blends influences?
The album feels specific and mature, signaling that Rodrigo is getting more defined as she becomes more famous, with a cleaner voice and a willingness to collaborate with artists like Robert Smith to push into alt-rock territory.
Backrooms With A View with Samara Weaving and Bryan Safi
Q: What attracted you to the role in Carolina Caroline, and how did your chemistry with Kyle Gullnur influence the performances?
Samara explains that the chemistry between the leads felt authentic and was essential to the film's energy, and that collaboration with the director and co-star allowed them to organically develop scenes, even rewriting the ending to better fit their dynamic.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keep It!

What is Keep It! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced pop-culture roundtable that blends sharp takes on TV, film, and celebrity news with candid interviews. Across episodes, the conversation often moves between industry dynamics, award-season chatter, and deep dives into performers' bodies of work, all delivered with witty banter, sharp humor, and a willingness to mix highbrow references with light, playful debate. Sponsors punctuate the rhythm, but the core draw remains the hosts' chemistry and a revolving roster of guests from acting, directing, and journalism, offering inside perspectives on fame, media, and contemporary culture. A standout edge is the willingness to push boundaries and skew toward both nostalgia and current trends, making it feel like a lively salon for cultur... more

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2. Diarra Kilpatrick
3. Justin Sylvester
4. Bresha Webb
5. Joel Kim Booster
6. Monica Barbaro
7. Murray Bartlett
8. Alonso Duralde

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