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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Emmy-nominated TV writer Louis Virtel examines the gorgeous wreckage from his uniquely queer perspective with a rotating cast of special guest co-hosts. Each week, our “Prince of Pop Culture” is joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Connie Britton, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw.

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01:20:30

“And Some Like It Just Like That…” (with Thomas Doherty)

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2021/12/15

Ira and Louis discuss the Sex and the City sequel series And Just Like That…, their favorite performances of the year, Elon Musk on Time, and what makes the best Christmas music. Plus, Thomas Doherty joins to discuss the new Gossip Girl reboot, what it’s like to pop up on Deux Moi, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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01:29:51

“House of Cuomo” (with Chrishell Stause)

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2021/12/08

Ira, Louis, and guest host Aminatou Sow discuss the downfall of brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo and other American dynasties, Jeremy Strong’s polarizing New Yorker profile, Colton Haynes’ first-person account of being gay in Hollywood, Tom Holland as Fred Astaire, Alice Sebold’s inadequate apology for her wrongful rape accusation, and Alec Baldwin’s ABC Interview. Plus, Chrishell Stause joins to discuss the latest season of Selling Sunset, her soap opera past, and more.For a closed-captioned version

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01:30:10

“Pull Up in the Sondheim” (with Porsha Williams)

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2021/12/01

Ira, Louis, and guest host Zach Stafford discuss Sondheim’s legacy, Virgil Abloh, the Grammys, the new Jussie Smollet trial, and share Keep It’s First Annual Holiday Gift Guide. Plus, Porsha Williams joins to discuss her time on Real Housewives and her new memoir Pursuit of Porsha.Gift GuideLouis: All About Me by Mel Brooks Half Truth (board game) Zach: Tiffany champagne flute Coffee Butt scrub Aesop handsoap Birthjays (or joint candles) Ira: The Midwest Survival Guide by Charlie Berens Every

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01:25:19

“It’s Very Giving” (with Joshua Henry)

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2021/11/24

Ira, Louis, and guest host Kimberly Drew discuss internet moments they’re thankful for this year, fact and fiction in King Richard, Adele’s new album 30, and more. Plus, Joshua Henry joins to discuss Broadway after a pandemic and his latest film, Tick, Tick… Boom!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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01:26:21

All Too Well (Jake’s Version) (with Steven Yeun)

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2021/11/17

Ira, Louis, and guest host Michelle Collins discuss Jake Gyllenhaal’s association with Taylor Swift and place in popular culture at large, Britney’s freedom, Harry Styles’ fashion, Love It or List It, Spencer, and their favorite film adaptations of plays and musicals. Plus, Steven Yeun joins to discuss his latest film (a play adaption!) The Humans, his journey from improv to Oscar nomination, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript

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01:23:45

The Fresh Prince Diaries (with Lana Wood)

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2021/11/10

Ira and Louis dive into old Hollywood mysteries and more as they chat with Lana Wood about her new memoir Little Sister, which digs into the 1981 boating incident that led to the death of her sister and famed actress Natalie Wood. Plus, guest host Franchesca Ramsey joins to discuss Will Smith’s revealing new memoir, the allure of Joe Jonas, BuzzFeed’s list of celebs with “no haters,” Aaron Rodgers' turning heel, and why memeing the Astroworld tragedy sucks.For a closed-captioned version of this

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01:26:05

"What Nancy Meyers Fans Want" (with Gaby Hoffmann)

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2021/11/03

Ira, Louis, and guest host Sylvia Obell discuss Chris Pratt as Garfield, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's alleged romance, the Real Housewives of Dubai, Days of Our Lives revisiting Marlena's possession storyline, classic Meryl Streep films, and the latest seasons of Succession, Insecure, and You. Plus, Gaby Hoffmann joins to discuss her new Mike Mills film C'mon C'mon, Nancy Meyers films, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of

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01:32:44

“The Last Biopic Show” (with Claire Foy)

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2021/10/27

Ira, Louis, and guest host Saeed Jones discuss Dune and the state of Hollywood sci-fi films, this fall’s slate of upcoming biopics and their favorite and least favorite films in the genre, Adele’s Vogue 73 Questions, the tragedy on the set of Alec Baldwin’s new film, and Dave Chappelle’s response to the Netflix protests. Plus, Claire Foy joins to discuss her new biopic The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, her iconic past roles, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit

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01:33:00

“Au Parasocial” (with Sutton Foster)

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2021/10/20

Ira, Louis, and guest host Traci Thomas discuss how we should talk about celebrities now, their favorite actors’ best and worst films, Meghan McCain’s reasoning for leaving The View, NFL coach Jon Gruden’s firing, and what constitutes a “shitshow.” Plus, Sutton Foster joins to discuss her new memoir Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life, her history on Broadway, and the upcoming revival of The Music Man.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript

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01:31:49

"Celebrity Pod Match" (with Carrie Brownstein)

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2021/10/13

Ira, Louis, and guest host Tre'Vell Anderson discuss Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special, the celebrity podcast boom, the fifth installment of Scream, Jeopardy! conspiracies, and gaps in elevators. Plus, Carrie Brownstein joins to discuss her new film The Nowhere Inn, music documentaries, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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01:27:38

"Lock, Stock and Two Hundred Episodes" (with Alan...

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2021/10/06

For Keep It's 200th episode, Ira and Louis are joined by guest host Leslie Grossman to discuss Facebook's shut down, Britney Spears' imminent freedom from her conservatorship, Adele's return, and Ellen Pompeo's feud with Denzel Washington. Plus, Alan Cumming joins to discuss his new memoir Baggage, Spice World, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the

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01:17:23

“Tony! Tony! Tonỳ!” (with Annaleigh Ashford)

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2021/09/29

Ira, Louis, and guest host Denne Michele discuss the Tony Awards’ comeback, Elvira’s coming out and our favorite (and least favorite) coming out stories, Dear Evan Hansen, Kelly Price’s alleged disappearance, and more. Plus, Annaleigh Ashford joins to discuss Impeachment: American Crime Story and reuniting with the theatre community at the Tonys.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and

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01:15:55

“The Crown’s Speech(es)” (with Hayley Mills)

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2021/09/22

Ira, Louis, and guest host Solomon Georgio discuss the 73rd Primetime Emmys, Lil Nas X’s debut album, Norm Macdonald, the 10th anniversary of Call Me Maybe, the struggle of being a Barb, and more. Plus, Louis chats with Hayley Mills about her career and new memoir Forever Young.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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01:21:55

“Ira and Louis Variety Hour! Vol. 3: Barbageddon” (w....

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2021/09/15

Ira and Louis discuss The VMAS, The Met Gala, Nicki Minaj’s anti-vax tweets, Kacey Musgrave’s divorce album star-crossed, and the CBS reality show The Activist. Plus, Antoni Porowski joins to discuss his new cookbook Let’s Do Dinner, his favorite Real Housewife of Potomac, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Correction:This episode falsely

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01:14:53

“Kiss Kiss Bravo Bravo”

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2021/09/08

Ira, Louis, and guest host Rae Sanni discuss Drake’s new album Certified Lover Boy and his beef with Kanye, the Real Housewives franchise’s descent into true crime, 50 Cent posts about Michael K. Williams’ death, Carrie’s outfits in And Just Like That…, Dolce & Gabbana’s PR comeback, and more!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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01:25:09

"Requiem for a Donda" (with Minnie Driver)

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2021/09/01

Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss "Donda", The Black Film Archive, the Spencer trailer, He's All That, The Green Knight, and Tony Hawk's blood skateboards. Plus, Minnie Driver joins to discuss Cinderella, her new love of podcasting, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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01:22:42

"OnlyFans and Where to Find Them" (with Jurnee Smollett)

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2021/08/25

Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss OnlyFans censoring pornographic content, backlash against Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Tiffany's ad, the Milk Crate challenge, polarizing puppet film Annette, and their erotic thriller blindspots (Cruel Intentions, Basic Instinct, and Body of Evidence). Plus, Jurnee Smollett joins to discuss her Emmy nom for Lovecraft Country and what she's learned from Alfre Woodward, Francis Ford Coppola, Robin Williams, and others.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit

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01:21:10

“In the Heat of the White” (with Brett Goldstein)

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2021/08/18

Ira, Louis, and guest host Doreen St. Félix discuss The White Lotus season finale and criticisms of the show, the fatphobic and misogynoir backlash to Lizzo’s new song “Rumors,” Alabama Rush Week, Jeopardy! hosting drama, and more. Plus, Brett Goldstein joins to discuss Ted Lasso and what movies tell us about ourselves.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the

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00:47:49

“Cuomo Way Out”

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2021/08/11

Ira, Louis, and guest host Sydnee Washington discuss Cuomo’s resignation, Obama’s birthday party, unruly airline passengers, Saweetie and Guy Fieri’s food concoctions, Rihanna as a billionaire, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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01:05:43

“Honey, I Hired the Kids” (with Jennifer Coolidge)

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2021/08/04

Ira and Aida discuss Hollywood nepotism, Billie Eilish’s sophomore album, Saweetie’s McDonald’s meal, Matt Damon and homophobic slurs, and DaBaby’s lazy apology. Plus, Jennifer Coolidge joins to discuss The White Lotus, the writers and directors who championed her career, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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