
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 | 152 | Founded | a year ago |
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Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter for a full breakdown of the latest celebrity gossip, including rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding will be held at Madison Square Garden, reports that Prince Harry was droppe... more
Maureen Callahan exposes the dark reality of Hollywood's toxic influence on young women. She begins with Anna Faris' erratic red-carpet behavior, her emaciated appearance and bizarre mannerisms at the "Scary Movie 6" premiere, then turns to Selena Go... more
Maureen Callahan discusses Meghan Markle's crumbling "As Ever" brand with new polling that shows a steady decline in market interest, while highlighting Meghan’s past comments on costly merchandise that contradict the prices she has listed on her web... more
Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter for a full breakdown of the latest celeb gossip, including Meghan Markle reportedly wanting Prince Harry to get a job, Taylor Swift turning down Anna Wintour's offer to help design her weddi... more
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This was a really fun show at first, but the MK talking points are showing through. Maureen is a very bright and well educated broadcaster/writer. The mean girl stuff is unpalatable! Early episodes are far superior to the recent material.
I really tried to enjoy this podcast. It just seems like a hate fest and every time I try to listen I just have to turn it off.
I like Maureen, but she loses 4 stars for being part of the antisemitic loving MK media.
Original post: I've never been into the mean girl thing, but it really works for Maureen. She is on the right side of issues and there is something about her affect I like. Frankly, she cracks me up. The shows I listen to are mostly political with a little bit of history and some self-help stuff, but this is my guilty pleasure. The only caution is that she will yell four letter words at times and if you are... more
The Viewer feedback portion of the podcast is way too long. It’s the only one star thing about the podcast. It’s FOREVER !
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This show blends pop culture with media critique, delivering sharp, opinionated takes on celebrity news, red-carpet moments, and the entertainment industry's power dynamics. It leans into bold rhetoric, insider gossip, and expert analysis—often with sponsor reads woven into the conversation. Guests are frequently media pros, body-language experts, and celebrity correspondents who provide insider context to high-profile headlines. Listeners can expect fast-paced riffs, humor, and unapologetic viewpoints that spark debate about fame, branding, and how stories are manufactured for public consumption.
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7. Rob Shuter
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