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 | 159 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||
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Maureen Callahan is joined by Amy Odell, journalist and NYT bestselling author of "Gwyneth: The Biography," for a deep dive into the life, career, and controversies surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow. The two discuss Gwyneth's transition from Hollywood actr... more
Maureen Callahan is joined by royal insider and celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the latest celeb drama, including a possible reunion with Prince Harry, King Charles and Prince William, the future of Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s friends... more
Maureen Callahan puts Jen Anston's hypnotist boyfriend Jim Curtis on blast, taking apart his latest media appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show." She points to his exceedingly boring explanation of his origin story, how Kelly seemed to lose interest... more
Maureen Callahan delivers a full celebrity round-up covering both new and old cultural offenders, including a recent Vanity Fair piece on the toxic work culture created by "Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper and her business partner slash husband. She ... more
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- So fun!
The June 17 episode with Rob Shuter is so much fun! Just amazing!
Apple Podcasts5Rt3-v
United States14 days ago - Blah Blah Blah
I really wanted to like this podcast. It always has such interesting topics, but then when I listen to it I just hear the host talk so negatively about people. It doesn’t make them look bad it makes HER look bad.
Apple Podcasts1Saavedra68United States17 days ago - The best !
Listening to Maureen and her guests at The Nerve is like spending a fun afternoon with a quiet wine, good people , fun chatter , laughter and serious talk too , I just love it ! 🥰
Love from Australia.
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Australia19 days ago - Favorite guest ever
Billy Bush is my favorite guest you’ve ever had! This is exactly the type of content I love. He tells it like it is and so do you. Even if you disagree it’s an amazing conversation
Apple Podcasts5Candyapple133United States20 days ago - This has hit a raw Nerve?
More fallout in Albania over Ivanka and Jared's acquisition of an island?
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Apple Podcasts | #113 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #244 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #240 | Australia/Society & Culture |
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What is The Nerve about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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The Nerve launched a year ago and published 159 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Nerve include:
1. Meg Josephson
2. Dr. Jen
3. Billy Bush
4. Douglas Brunt
5. Christopher Andersen
6. Andrew Lownie
7. Kjersti Flaa
8. Debra Soh
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