
From pop culture to true crime, Maureen Callahan dissects everything with smarts, humor, and skepticism. Come to The Nerve, for conversations no one else dares to have.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNews | |||

In this debut episode of The Nerve-y Traveler, Maureen Callahan is joined by music icon Belinda Carlisle to rival the tourism stylings of 'Solo Traveler' Tracee Ellis Ross by exploring Mexican history you never knew existed. From the ancient pyramids... more
Maureen Callahan is joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,” to discuss the biggest Meghan and Harry stories of 2025, including their appearance at Kris Jenner’s birthday party, Meghan's delusional self-image, being announce... more
In the Nerve's final show before Christmas, Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to discuss the biggest celeb gossip of 2025, including J.Lo and Ben Affleck's ping pong relationship, Meghan Markle making no plans to see her fat... more
The Inaugural Nerve Awards are here! After much consideration and deliberation, Maureen Callahan, Team Nerve and the Troublemakers have submitted their choices and the time has come to reveal which cultural offenders will take home their very first N... more
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My absolute favorite podcast!
Too much! Navel gazing much
I first heard of Maureen as the author of Ask Not, which was such a telling and well written book, then I discovered this wonderful podcast. Maureen I love your way with words and outrage. Keep exposing the Smarkles and every other fool who deserves it !!!
I don’t write reviews, but just had to praise Maureen for developing a place to hear a wide range of cultural topics! It’s my favorite podcast…and I listen to many. Love her quick wit and use of English language.
I was so impressed to see Jillian Michaels on to discuss dangers of GLP-1. Great coverage of the risks.
Maureen speaks for many of us as she mocks the pretentious self righteous celebrities who dominate the news 🤣
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This podcast offers sharp commentary on a variety of topics ranging from pop culture to true crime, often with a humorous and skeptical lens. Through engaging discussions, the host dissects the absurdities of celebrity culture and societal narratives, addressing issues that resonate with modern audiences. Each episode tends to feature a mix of critiques on celebrity behavior, media portrayals, and significant cultural events, providing listeners with insights that challenge mainstream perspectives. The ability to blend humor with serious critique makes it particularly appealing for those interested in a candid take on contemporary societal issues.
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Recent guests on The Nerve include:
1. Avi Loeb
2. Tom Freston
3. Elle Hunt
4. Rob Shuter
5. Jillian Michaels
6. Bill from Brooklyn
7. Cheryl Hines
8. Mark Halperin
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