The Nerve with Maureen Callahan
MK MediaFrom 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 | 144 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNews | |||
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Maureen Callahan targets "Entertainment Tonight" as a leading example of why shows like this are a dying culture, highlighting their lack-luster coverage of the latest drama surrounding Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, including their empty story of how... more
Maureen Callahan is joined by royal insider and “Naughty But Nice” reporter Rob Shuter for a breakdown of the latest celebrity and royal chaos, including reports that Meghan Markle purposely did not include Prince Harry for her trip to Geneva because... more
Maureen Callahan goes off on nepo spawn Jack Schlossberg for his long track record of having nothing to offer to the culture, how his bid for congress is a complete joke, why there is a rapid staff turnover on his campaign, how media outlets who woul... more
Maureen Callahan is joined by journalist and former long-time Jackson family friend Stacy Brown to take a deep dive into the Jackson family, including a recent "60 Minutes Australia" piece on Michael Jackson's relationship with the Cascio family, who... more
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Apple Podcasts5Miss McNeilly
United States7 days ago - Going downhill quickly
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.
Apple Podcasts3BestBeepsUnited States8 days ago - 100% negative
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.
Apple Podcasts2piper.fentonUnited States9 days ago - MK media = 1 star
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
Apple Podcasts1Marines of 75United States11 days ago - Great Job
The Viewer feedback portion of the podcast is way too long. It’s the only one star thing about the podcast. It’s FOREVER !
Apple Podcasts5Flint AssemblyUnited States12 days ago
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YouTube | #162 | United States/Popular Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | United States/Society & Culture |
YouTube | #154 |  Canada/Popular Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #141 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #217 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
YouTube | #137 |  Australia/Popular Podcasts |
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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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Recent guests on The Nerve include:
1. Kjersti Flaa
2. Debra Soh
3. Tim McKay
4. Stacy Brown
5. Kinsey Schofield
6. Nikki Glaser
7. James from corporate
8. Bill from Brooklyn
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