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PODCAST

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez

Celebrity memoirs, pop culture, and books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.

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All Episodes

58:03

Viral Article Book Club: Wedding Cake Smashes, Red...

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) returns for another Viral Article Book Club with “Higher Learning” host, author, and the best former “Bachelorette” lead, Rachel Lindsay. Together, they dig into Carly Lewis’ Cut article “The Grooms Smashing Wedding Cake in Their Brides’ Faces,” which examines the rising trend of aggressive wedding cake smashing, how the tradition has shifted from funny to violent, and why it reflects the larger cultural moment we’re living in. Plus: hot takes on

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107:31

Charlie Sheen's Memoir The Book of Sheen (with Chris...

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Monster memoir correspondent and Fixing Famous People host Chris DeRosa sits in for Chelsea and, along with comedian and writer Jo Feldman, dives into Charlie Sheen’s memoir “The Book of Sheen” to decide if it’s “winning” or a monster memoir. From Sheen’s early life traveling for his father Martin Sheen’s career, to his first big break in a B-movie with Laura Dern and George Clooney, they trace every peak and valley of his career through “Two and a Half Men” and his journey with sobriety. Plus: a

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55:30

The List: Self-Devotion, Teachers Are Wearing WHAT,...

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast ·

2025/09/19

We’re dropping something special into the Glamorous Trash feed this week… and the voices are VERY familiar. Join former guests Maria Randazzo, Tocarra Elis, and Quincie Zari, along with Papirossa, for an episode of The List!Are you devoted to yourself? Do you have opinions on what teachers should and should not wear? Have you ever surprised yourself with a parasocial relationship? And who are the ride or die friends in your life? Name them! Thank them! Join us as we welcome Papirossa back on the

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89:38

Michelle Williams’ Memoir Checking In (with Quincie...

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2025/09/16

Tocarra Elise returns to guest host and welcomes her The List podcast co-host Quincie Zari to dive into “Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours,” the memoir of singer and actor Michelle Williams. Together, they trace Michelle’s rise to superstardom as a member of Destiny’s Child and explore her mental health journey through depression and self-doubt. Plus: the viral “106 & Park” fall, her reality TV romance, and the big question… did we finally find a book

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52:36

Viral Article Book Club: Elizabeth Gilbert and the...

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2025/09/12

Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) continues her Viral Article Book Club takeover with author and⁠ Thanks for Asking⁠ host Nora McInerny. Together, they unpack Elizabeth Gilbert’s⁠ memoir excerpt "My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story," featured in The Cut.⁠ Traci and Nora debate the boundaries of memoir, the privilege undercutting Gilbert’s story, and the hard truths of loving someone through their last chapter.A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive

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67:27

K-Pop Demon Hunters, And Just Like That’s Wild...

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2025/09/05

It’s a Cookie Jar episode! Producer Kristina Lopez welcomes back Maria Randazzo (The List podcast) to unpack the pop culture highlights (and lowlights) in the cookie universe, including the surprise hit “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” the wild “And Just Like That” series finale, our picks for the upcoming Emmys, and a few bonus tidbits from the Parker Posey memoir. PLUS: Chelsea drops in with even more hot takes on “Love is Blink UK,” the Netflix documentary “Unknown Number,” and Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest

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86:49

Holly Madison’s Memoir Down The Rabbit Hole (with Wes...

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2025/09/02

We revisit a previously subscriber-only episode where Chelsea and Wes Perry bravely swim the waters of early 2000s Playboy culture with Holly Madison’s 2015 memoir “Down The Rabbit Hole.” Come on to our house for the tea on how gross the Playboy Mansion really was, the unhinged financial arrangements in place for Hef’s “girlfriends,” and the real jaw-dropper of the episode… Hugh Hefner’s unexpected hobby.A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual

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53:29

The Tangle (featuring Chelsea Devantez)

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2025/08/29

Surprise! We’re dropping a little something special into the Glamorous Trash feed this week. Former guest Kyle Ridley recently interviewed Chelsea on his podcast The Tangle, where they unpacked the evolution of the Glamorous Trash podcast, why some memoirs are off the table, and Chelsea’s bittersweet reflections on her own memoir one year after its release.Subscribe to The Tangle: Find out where to listen Show Notes: Betty Gilpin Memoir Episode (with Kyle Ridley) How to Pitch a

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99:31

Parker Posey’s Memoir You're on an Airplane (with...

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2025/08/26

Guest host Maria Randazzo welcomes comedian and writer Katie Rich (“Saturday Night Live,” “Harley Quinn”) to unpack Parker Posey’s memoir “You’re on an Airplane: A Self-Mythologizing Memoir.” They examine the “White Lotus” and “Party Girl” star’s rise to 90s indie film darling, her friendship with writer-director Nora Ephron, the joys of working with Christopher Guest, and the possibly coded messages about some terrible Hollywood men. Plus, dog psychics, a trashy Chex Mix recipe, and why Robert De

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41:33

Viral Article Book Club: Are We All Bad Friends?

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2025/08/22

It’s a Viral Article Book Club episode! Guest host Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast is joined by book influencer and writer Cree Myles to unpack “Some of You Are Bad Friends and That’s Why You’re Lonely,” by CNN’s Kristen Rogers. From overprotecting your peace to flaking on plans, they explore why authentic connection feels harder than ever. Plus: how a slice of cake might be the secret to building community that lasts.Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show

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95:11

Alyson Stoner’s Memoir Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite...

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2025/08/12

Chelsea is joined by comedian and author ("Cry For Me, Argentina"⁠) Tamara Yajia to break down “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything,” the memoir by actor, dancer, and former child star Alyson Stoner. They deep dive into Alyson’s candid stories of surviving the entertainment industry, from their breakout in Missy Elliott’s music videos to their roles on Disney Channel and in the “Cheaper by the Dozen” films. They also discuss the mental health minefield that affected their peers,

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78:20

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Biography, The Hunting Wives, and a...

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2025/08/08

It’s a Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and Kristina unpack a few hot topics requested by the cookies, including a deep dive into the Gwyneth Paltrow biography by Amy Odell, breaking down her evolution from Hollywood royalty to Goop wellness icon. They get into juicy details about her relationships with Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, and Chris Martin. Plus: “The Hunting Wives” on Netflix, “And Just Like That” ending, Cheryl Hines’ memoir announcement, and a tribute to Glamorous Trash icon Loni Anderson.Join

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47:09

Britney Spears and Lynne Spears’ Memoir Heart to Heart

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2025/08/05

Chelsea brings back writer and Talk Girl host Sam Reece to travel back to the 2000s and dive deep into the mother-daughter memoir "Heart to Heart" by Britney and Lynne Spears. Together, they unpack the core trauma hiding between the pages, the Ryan Gosling mix-up, and the deeply cringeworthy poetry that lands somewhere between purity culture and a "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul" fever dream. Plus: Was this actually just written by Lynne, alone at a typewriter, switching wigs and wearing a

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59:22

Viral Article Hall of Fame: Bad Vegan, Sarma...

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2025/08/01

In our inaugural Viral Article Hall of Fame episode, Chelsea welcomes "Text Me Back!" hosts Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays to dig into one of the wildest viral articles of all time: Vanity Fair’s How Sarma Melngailis, Queen of Vegan Cuisine, Became a Runaway Fugitive. They recap the story that inspired the Netflix doc "Bad Vegan," unpack revelations from Sarma’s self-published memoir, and explain how Alec Baldwin is somehow involved. Plus: clapbacks at body-shamers and the infamous pizza order

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87:25

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9: Sarah Hartshorne's...

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Chelsea welcomes comedian and The Parting Shot podcast host H. Alan Scott to dive deep into “You Wanna Be On Top?”, the memoir by author and “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 9 contestant Sarah Hartshorne. Brace yourself to revisit the chaos of “ANTM,” from body-shaming photo shoots to extraordinarily problematic makeovers and queer coming-out stories that never made it to air, all served with a side of Tyra Banks tea. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics,

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99:27

Scheana Shay’s Memoir My Good Side (with Ben Mandelker)

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Chelsea invites Bravo expert and Watch What Crappens podcast host Ben Mandelker on to decide if “My Good Side: A Memoir” by “Vanderpump Rules” star Scheana Shay is a meh-moir or a wild reality TV goldmine. They unpack her reality star roots, the Hooters lawsuit that almost made her famous, and her entanglements with peak early 2000s celebs like Eddie Cibrian, John Mayer, and Jesse Metcalfe. Plus: the spark behind her marriage to Brock Davies, a quick cameo from Tyler Perry, and how Scheana turned

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32:56

Viral Article Book Club: How Women Invented Book...

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2025/07/18

In a Viral Article first, Chelsea dives into an article with the writer! Journalist and podcaster Jess McHugh (Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah) joins Chelsea to talk about her empowering Washington Post piece, “How Women Invented Book Clubs, Revolutionizing Reading and Their Own Lives.” They explore the radical history of women’s reading groups and salons that led to the modern-day book club. Plus: they also unpack celebrity book clubs from Oprah to Dua Lipa to “Love Island” literary lover

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71:53

Mormon Wives Reunite, Jeanette McCurdy’s Memoir Goes...

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast ·

2025/07/11

It’s a Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and producer Kristina dig into everything from Jennifer Aniston’s casting in the TV adaptation of Jeanette McCurdy’s memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” to the messy return of “Love Island USA.” Plus: why we’re still watching “And Just Like That” and reexamining the legacy of Barbara Walters.Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Girl on Girl Zoom Book Club on July 27TH at 11AM PST / 2PM EST Follow Chelsea: Instagram

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29:59

Beyond The Memoir with Parvati Shallow

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2025/07/08

Chelsea chats with Parvati Shallow, “Survivor” winner and “The Traitors” star, about her memoir “Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power,” out July 8th. Parvati opens up about escaping a controlling commune, how Joe Manganiello was almost a “Survivor” contestant, and what it’s like to be labeled a villain in front of millions. Order Parvati’s Memoir “Nice Girls Don’t Win” Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Chelsea: Instagram

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88:44

Parvati Shallow’s Memoir Nice Girls Don't Win (with...

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2025/07/08

Chelsea welcomes cookie Caitie Rosen to break down “Nice Girls Don’t Win,” the memoir of reality royalty Parvati Shallow, a “Survivor” winner and star of “The Traitors” Season 2. They unpack Parvati’s traumatic childhood escaping a commune (cult?), her rise to reality fame with the clever Black Widow Brigade, and her journey to untangle complex PTSD. Plus: a little “Traitors” tea and the wonders of a strap-on. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow

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