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The Reheat

Frequency Podcast Network

We"re BACK for Season 3! Celebrity gossip is fun, but it can also be educational. The Reheat takes the biggest pop culture stories of yester-year and re-examines them through the lens of today. With wit, research, and tons of intersectional feminist critiques, hosts Sadaf Ahsan and Sarah Sahagian will blow your mind with their analysis of all the vintage celebrity scandals you remember, and some you don"t. From revisiting Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston"s divorce to The House of Gucci Murders, and a

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00:48:15

The Magic keeps going: When Magic Johnson announced...

The Reheat ·

2022/03/14

On November 7, 1991, Earvin Johnson, the basketball superstar more commonly known as “Magic Johnson,” stunned the world by announcing he was HIV-positive. This week, Sadaf and Sarah remember this pivotal moment in pop culture history, examining Magic's legacy as an advocate for those living with HIV and AIDs. The co-hosts also reflect on how Magic's diagnosis challenged and changed public perceptions of HIV.Recommended reads from this episode: Magic Johnson announces his HIV diagnosis at a press

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00:47:13

The women holding Marilyn Manson accountable

The Reheat ·

2022/03/07

Marilyn Manson, self-described "provocateur" and long-time shock rocker, continues to have a platform despite having been accused by countless women of extreme sexual abuse. After forming a sisterhood, these women – including actress Evan Rachel Wood – came forward and are working to hold Marilyn and abusers like him accountable. Together, Sarah and Sadaf take a look at their stories and trace the path that led Marilyn to the reputation he has today. As a warning, this episode will contain

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00:43:28

What is Wendy Williams' legacy?

The Reheat ·

2022/02/28

The queen of all media, Wendy Williams is known for a few things: being a groundbreaking force on daytime television and talking trash about any given celebrity. Along with an equally messy personal life, she's become less of the observer and more of the subject in recent years, particularly since disappearing from the public eye. Sarah and Sadaf take a look at why her legacy is an important one, and why we should be talking about it. Like, a lot.Recommended reads from this episode: New York

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00:44:52

When Eva Longoria left Tony Parker

The Reheat ·

2022/02/21

Sadaf and Sarah go back in time to 2010, when Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria left her basketball star husband Tony Parker. From putting Twitter on the map to raising awareness about emotional affairs, the co-hosts discuss what makes this divorce so groundbreaking. As an added bonus, this one has a happy ending! Recommended reads from this episode: The Ellen Show's 2011 InterviewAmanda de Cadenet's 2012 InterviewABC News' 2010 Report"Balance toi": A Gift from Tony ParkerConnect with us on

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00:00:39

Announcement for our listeners

The Reheat ·

2022/01/31

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00:44:00

What will it take to cancel Mel Gibson?

The Reheat ·

2022/01/24

Mel Gibson is an actor who has been antisemitic, homophobic, and sexist, and yet has never had to face “cancellation." Still able to pull in hefty box-office numbers with his epics, he is beloved by Hollywood, which we know does not like to say no to a good paycheck. In this week's episode, co-hosts Sarah and Sadaf dig into why and discuss what exactly it will take to finally see an end to Mel's career and endless tirade.Recommended reads from this episode: "The Rude Warrior": Vanity Fair's March

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00:49:09

Why we are all to blame for the death of Amy Winehouse

The Reheat ·

2022/01/17

Despite incomparable talent, Amy Winehouse's reputation became far more about her struggles with drug addiction and a troubled relationship. When she died in 2011, she joined The 27 Club, a group of similarly gifted musicians who all left the world too soon and at the same age. This week, Sarah and Sadaf remember just how lucky the world was to have a musician like Amy, and ask who her death falls on – her family, the fans, social media? They are joined by Zeth Lundy, the writer behind 27 Club,

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00:48:37

Martha Stewart: The woman America loves to hate

The Reheat ·

2022/01/10

This week, the co-hosts discuss the rise, fall, and resurgence of Martha Stewart. The "domestic diva" came to prominence as America's perfect homemaker. Her TV series, magazines, and books taught Americans how to make everything from the most delicious chocolate chip cookies to DIY Christmas wreaths. Soon, Stewart was the billionaire CEO of her own multimedia empire. But all that success was threatened in 2003, when she was accused of insider trading. The co-hosts discuss Stewart's impressive

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00:49:43

The unfairness of Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction

The Reheat ·

2022/01/03

At the 2004 Superbowl, Janet Jackson's breast was exposed to the world for less than a second. The clothing-related snafu was soon dubbed a "wardrobe malfunction." Despite the fact that Justin Timberlake was the one who ripped the bustier from her body, it was Jackson who received societal condemnation. Meanwhile, Timberlake became more successful than ever. Co-hosts Sadaf and Sarah discuss how the infamous wardrobe malfunction showcases the racist and sexist double standards that led to

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00:52:42

Is it time to forgive Camilla Parker Bowles?

The Reheat ·

2021/12/27

In the 1990s, Camilla Parker Bowles became the most famous Other Woman in the world. Now the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla first entered the public consciousness as Prince Charles' long-time mistress and was reviled as the woman who allegedly broke up the beloved Princess of Wales' marriage. But is it fair to vilify Camilla for falling in love with the wrong person? This week, Sadaf and Sarah discuss the true, complicated story behind how Camilla Parker Bowles became an infamous adulterous. With

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01:13:27

White Christmas: Unpacking the Hallmark Channel’s...

The Reheat ·

2021/12/20

From their love of "family values" to their supremely loyal conservative audience to their being a haven for problematic actors, the Hallmark Channel and its trove of bland holiday movies has a lot to answer for when it comes to ruling over Christmas each year. So, for this week's special holiday episode, Sadaf and Sarah dig into its wild history and sordid roots, and are joined by comediennes Rachel Manson and MK Morris, the hilarious women behind High On Hallmark (Or Comedians Getting High and

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00:43:36

From Lohan to Kardashian: The Mount Rushmore of...

The Reheat ·

2021/11/15

Would we have Beyoncé, Kim, or the Jacksons if it weren't for Hollywood's love of momagers and dadagers? What makes a good one? Or can it only hurt to manager your child's career in the public eye? This week, Sadaf and Sarah answer those questions while exploring the personal lives and careers of infamous celebrity parents Kris Jenner, Joe Jackson, Mathew Knowles, and Dina Lohan. Links from this episode: Oprah Winfrey's 2013 Interview with BeyoncéSolange's 2020 Essence Interview"Moms Gone Wild":

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00:45:04

How Scientology drove Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman apart

The Reheat ·

2021/11/08

In 2001, Tom Cruise mysteriously filed for divorce from long-time love Nicole Kidman, shocking her and the rest of the world. After a decade, two children and three films together, something had suddenly driven them apart. Was it his obsession with the Church of Scientology? Their fertility struggles? Or the pressure of being one of the most iconic Hollywood romances of our time? In this episode, Sarah and Sadaf look into the culprit, and how both stars’ personal and professional lives have evolved

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00:42:39

How sex addiction destroyed Tiger Woods

The Reheat ·

2021/11/01

Remember Tiger Woods' cheating scandal? In late 2009, the world learned golf's GOAT was not the wholesome family man we thought. Instead, Tiger was a serial cheater who slept with dozens of other women while married to former nanny Elin Nordegren. The once-revered Tiger soon became one of the most reviled men in America. However, has the time come to re-evaluate this scandal? Sarah and Sadaf ask, knowing what we know now about sex addiction, should we treat Tiger's story with more sympathy? Links

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00:39:56

Why Brendan Fraser deserves a comeback

The Reheat ·

2021/10/25

This week, Sarah and Sadaf look back at the '90s, when Brendan Fraser was the most talked about himbo of the decade. We recap his career to this point, including a devastating #MeToo moment, a stunt career that left his body ravaged, and his new, thrilling comeback. What does Brendan's experience tell us about how far we still have left to go when it comes to discussing trauma?Links from this episode:Premiere Magazine's 1997 Profile Shoothttps://gugegot.livejournal.com/2315618.html"Whatever Happened

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00:40:33

In praise of Monica Lewinsky

The Reheat ·

2021/10/18

This week, Sadaf and Sarah dissect the details of the sex scandal that turned young Monica Lewinsky into one of the world's most ridiculed women. They'll discuss how her affair with Bill Clinton evolved, and how the media lampooned Monica when news of it became public. Finally, the co-hosts will talk about Monica today, paying tribute to the story of how one of the most bullied people in history became a leading anti-bullying advocate. Links from this episode:"The Price of Shame": Monica Lewinsky's

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00:42:47

The juicy story behind the House of Gucci murders

The Reheat ·

2021/10/11

The Juicy Story Behind The House of Gucci MurdersSadaf and Sarah dive into the truth behind the famed House of Gucci Murders. In 1991, millionaire Maurizio Gucci was shot dead in Milan. The heir to The House of Gucci's murder was a media sensation from the start; it became even more of a maelstrom when the truth emerged about why the mogul died: his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, had ordered the shooting. The trial that followed was one of the most scandalous events ever to transpire in the world of

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00:43:50

Celebrity sex tapes: from Paris Hilton to Rob Lowe

The Reheat ·

2021/10/04

Whether a publicity stunt or revenge porn, the celebrity sex tape has long been a salacious and voyeuristic fascination for the media and its subjects' fans. But when it comes to male stars, their tapes have seemed to serve as fuel for their fire, while for female stars, the only rhetoric has been slut-shaming. Sarah and Sadaf dive into the story behind the tapes of everyone from Rob Lowe to Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee to Paris Hilton to understand why, and what sort of ripple effect celebrity sex

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00:54:22

Jerry Seinfeld dated a teenage girl and got away with it

The Reheat ·

2021/09/27

In 1993, 38 year-old Jerry Seinfeld met 17 year-old Shoshanna Lonstein in a New York City park. The pair proceeded to date for four years. Shoshanna was Seinfeld’s date for awards shows, basketball games, and brunches at Hollywood hotspots. And yet, no one questioned the ethics of a public relationship with such a profound power imbalance. Sadaf and Sarah discuss why Hollywood didn’t judge Jerry’s decision to date someone so young at the time. They also consider why the comedy legend seems to have

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00:49:41

How George Michael's legacy goes far beyond his "lewd...

The Reheat ·

2021/09/06

In 1998, George Michael became embroiled in a now infamous "lewd act" scandal, one that led to his public outing and which eroded his reputation and blurred his incredible success – both as Wham! leading man and solo artist. Sarah and Sadaf explore that very scandal and its consequences, but also the man behind it, who became a proud gay icon with a legacy worth revisiting and recognizing. Connect with us on Twitter:@_sadafahsan@sarahsahagian

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