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Celebrity Memoirs, Pop Culture, and Books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.
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It’s a recap of “Love Island USA” Season 6, plus all the ensuing online drama to get you prepared for the reunion. Chelsea and Akilah Green (Emmy-nominated writer of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and "Ghosts") break down the final couples, disagree about Leah and Rob, and delve into the show’s surprisingly deep insights on cultural undercurrents. Plus…
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Episode 61: Bizlink National Day Celebration 2024
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Bizlink National Day Celebration on 8 August 2024By Celine Ong
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Betty White's Memoir Here We Go Again (with Rachel Dratch)
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Chelsea and Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live” alum and host of “Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch”) dive into the life and legacy of Hollywood legend Betty White as they explore her 1995 memoir, "Here We Go Again." They discuss Betty’s groundbreaking roles the hot goss behind "The Golden Girls” and how a Snickers Super Bowl commercial turned her into e…
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Busy Philipps’ Memoir This Will Only Hurt a Little (with Caissie St. Onge)
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Chelsea and Caissie St. Onge (“Busy Phillips is Doing Her Best” podcast) book club Busy Philipps' 2018 memoir, "This Will Only Hurt a Little." They discuss Busy's time on "Freaks and Geeks," "Dawson’s Creek," and "Girls5Eva," while offering their own BTS and hot tea. There is so much to get into: a psychic moment with Sharon Stone, loneliness withi…
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Brandi Glanville’s Memoir Drinking and Tweeting (with Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak)
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Chelsea teams up with “Add to Cart” podcast hosts Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak to discuss Brandi Glanville's collection of bound tweets that she calls a book. Her memoir is titled "Drinking and Tweeting," and together they travel back to 2013 to unravel Brandi's time on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and the cheating drama with her ex-hu…
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Bird Paradise outing on 26 July 2024By Celine Ong
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Jamie Lynn Spears’ Memoir Things I Should Have Said (with Tess Barker and Babs Gray)
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Get a glimpse of our bonus content in this newly released ep where Chelsea is joined by Tess Barker and Babs Gray, the brilliant minds behind the podcasts Britney's Gram and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story, to go on a wild ride into Jamie Lynn Spears' memoir, “Things I Should Have Said.” They take a critical look at Jamie Lynn's portrayal of her si…
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Viola Davis’ Memoir Finding Me (with Mother-in-Law Vicki Lester)
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Chelsea is joined by her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, who described this book "as eye-opening and life-changing as the bible!" Together, they recap and go deep into Viola’s incredible memoir, including her childhood poverty, the fighting spirit that has defined her life, and her bath-based marriage success story. This was previously a Patreon-only …
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National Day on 9 August. Singapore's 59th birthday 🎂By Celine Ong
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Paris Hilton’s Memoir Paris: The Memoir (with Heather McMahan)
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Chelsea and Heather McMahan (“Love Hard,” “Good Grief”) think Paris’s 2023 memoir is so hot. From teen detention camps to “being the Birkin” to the real story behind the infamous sex tape, Paris gives us a completely new perspective on the quintessential 2000’s party girl. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order F…
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Mr Mok came back on 9 July to work and my plans for work.By Celine Ong
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Beyond the Memoir: A Deep Dive into Celine Dion's "I am Celine" and "My Story, My Dream"
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It’s all things Celine Dion! First, Chelsea welcomes Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to unpack the legendary singer’s new documentary "I Am Celine" and explore insights into Celine's recent struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome and how it has affected her life and career. Then, we're bringing you a special re-release of our episode about Celine …
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Dissecting our Pop Princess Summer: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charlie XCX and more...
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With Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Renee Raap, Charlie XCX and Taylor Swift dominating the headlines this summer there's so much to get into. Who is horny for who? What does "sapphic" mean? Why is the media sleeping on Tinashe and Normani? How did Chappell get so big so fast? And are our pop girlies feuding? Not t…
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Elizabeth Taylor’s Memoir Elizabeth Takes Off (with TMomZ)
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Get ready for diamonds, diets, and drama! Chelsea welcomes back her mom, TMomZ, to the pod to explore Elizabeth Taylor’s diet book disguised as a memoir, “Elizabeth Takes Off.” Together they discuss the glamour and grit behind film icon’s life, from her tumultuous marriages and struggles with weight to her unforgettable presence on screen (and in t…
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Happy father's day to all the fathers out there 💕By Celine Ong
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Loretta Lynn’s Memoir Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust (with Emily Walker)
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Chelsea welcomes comedian Emily Walker to the pod to discuss best friends, best friend breakups, and Loretta Lynn’s wonderful memoir, “Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline.” You may recognize Emily from Chelsea’s book, so they have lots to talk about, including how a Stevie Nicks concert helped mend their friendship. The Loret…
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Chelsea Devantez’s Memoir ‘I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This’ (with Ashley Nicole Black, Kenzie Elizabeth, and Akilah Green)
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It’s Chelsea’s memoir episode! Chelsea invites besties Ashley Nicole Black, Kenzie Elizabeth, and Akilah Green to do a deep dive into her own damn memoir! They get into all the BTS of the book and why there should be a two-friend-factor-authentication for depression. Much like the book, this episode gets into heavy topics, so take care when listeni…
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Dragon boat festival on 10 June 2024.By Celine Ong
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Why My Book Is More Blacked Out Than a Bachelor Party
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Download the audiobook and listen on Audible or Libro today. Buy a hard copy of the book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chelsea Devantez
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Book Talk: Can a Memoir End Your Marriage? (With Emily Farris)
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Chelsea welcomes special guest Emily Farris to discuss Emily's memoir, "I'll Just Be Five More Minutes," and her viral article, "I Made My Husband the Hero of My Memoir, Then My Marriage Ended." Emily shares candid stories about her late ADHD diagnosis, her marriage's complexities, and the journey to choosing joy over staying in an unhappy relation…
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Donna Summer’s Memoir Ordinary Girl (with Holly Laurent)
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Chelsea and Holly Laurent (Mega podcast co-host) embark on a horny (yet also biblical) journey into the electrifying world of Donna Summer, the ‘70s Disco Queen. They discover the wild backstories behind Donna's legendary hits, from "Love To Love You Baby" to "She Works Hard for the Money," and her infamous recording session with Barbra Streisand f…
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Happy Vesak Day to all 🪷By Celine Ong
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Chelsea and How Did This Get Made? host Paul Scheer discuss his new memoir, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma." They talk about everything from publishing to the state of the entertainment industry to terrible step-dads to what JLo should do next. Take a listen and pre-order Paul's memoir which comes out next week -- it's going to be an amazing read!…
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Kathleen Hanna’s Memoir Rebel Girl (with Nora McInerny)
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“Girls to the front!!!!” Chelsea is joined by Nora McInerny (It’s Going To Be OK) to discuss Kathleen Hanna’s iconic memoir, “Rebel Girl.” From Kathleen’s journey as the lead singer of Bikini Kill to leading the Riot Grrrl revolution to starting the band Le Tigre, they dive into it all. There’s also Kathleen’s battle with Lyme disease, her romance …
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Happy Mother's day to all the mothers! ❤️By Celine Ong
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Celebrate Chelsea's birthday with a special Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez unpack reactions to our Delta Burke, Margaret Cho, and Rebel Wilson episodes. Plus they sort out Barbra Streisand's Instagram antics, share their "Baby Reindeer" takes, and Chelsea dishes her birthday tradition to make the most goddamn wishes possibl…
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Linda Ronstadt's Memoir Simple Dreams (with Liam Gareau)
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It’s a musical memoir! Tune in as Chelsea and Liam Gareau (host of the Tell Me Everything podcast) unpack Linda Ronstadt’s memoir "Simple Dreams." Together they explore her absolutely epic career and legendary vocals, plus they discuss red flags, dating George Lucas, if the Manson murders can cause a slipped disc, and if Linda hates Jim Morrison???…
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Episode 53: Bizlink Hari Raya celebration and Tying of strings
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Bizlink Hari Raya celebration is on the 30th of April. Tying of strings as wellBy Celine Ong
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Behind The Bangs: How to Pitch a Memoir (with Kyle Ridley)
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Join Chelsea Devantez and Emmy award-winning producer Kyle Ridley (Good Day DC) for a practical guide to pitching your memoir. This episode unpacks everything from crafting an engaging outline to finding the right agent and editor who can champion your work. Chelsea opens up about her journey and shares critical steps and common pitfalls in memoir …
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Margaret Cho’s Memoir I’m The One That I Want (with Joy Osmanski)
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Join Chelsea and guest Joy Osmanski as they dive into the poignant and candid memoir of comedy icon Margaret Cho. Learn how Margaret uses comedy to survive her childhood, and later Hollywood, when she becomes the first Korean-American to be the lead of a 1994 sitcom that was based on her own life. (Hollywood quickly ruined that of course.) Margaret…
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Beyond The Memoir: An Interview with Delta Burke
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Join Chelsea in a deeply personal and revealing interview with the Emmy-nominated actress Delta Burke. In Delta’s first interview in decades, the “Designing Women” star gets candid about her 1998 memoir, shares insights on overcoming Hollywood’s stereotypes, and reveals how she survived it all to come out the other side happier than ever. Get your …
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Rebel Wilson’s Memoir Rebel Rising (with Misha Brown)
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Join Chelsea and The Big Flop host Misha Brown as they unpack Rebel Wilson's memoir, “Rebel Rising.” Rebel spills the tea about her sex life, body image struggles, and her battles with the media. Plus, we dive into the Sasha Baron Cohen saga and discuss why we're officially over reading about celebrities' trips to Africa. Show Notes: Listen to Chel…
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Selamat Hari RayaBy Celine Ong
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Beyond the Memoir: Interpreting Britney Spears’ Instagram
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In a follow-up to our deep dive into Britney Spears' memoir, Chelsea and Sarah Fraser delve into the pop legend's current chapter after gaining her autonomy and releasing her groundbreaking memoir. Chelsea and Sarah dissect the pop star's recent Instagram posts, and discuss the impact of trauma, expressing your voice, and the power of a lil heart e…
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Vanessa Williams’ Memoir - You Have No Idea (with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett)
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Chelsea and guests, Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett, examine Vanessa Williams and her mother’s joint memoir “You Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-nonsense Mother, and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss (and Each Other).” From Vanessa being forced to resign as Miss America to finding happiness in Hollywood, we delve into ho…
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Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, and Unpacking Country Music History (With Sam Sanders)
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Grab your hat and saddle up! Before the release of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter," Chelsea and Sam Sanders (co-host of the Vibe Check podcast) talk about the times Beyoncé has come closest to memoir-level vulnerability. They share insights on the history of country music, make a few predictions about songs they'd love to hear on the album, and discuss i…
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Love is Blind: Season 6 Reactions and Revelations
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Chelsea and guest Erin Dewey Lennox review the whirlwind that was "Love is Blind” Season 6. Together they unpack the emotional highs and lows, Vanessa Lachey's dress, Nick Lachey's media training, and take a closer look at Jimmy, Jessica, and the EpiPen. Listen to find out why everyone on the show (*ahem* Clay) needs therapy and why we can't seem t…
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Celine's new book 📚 titled Celine's lifeBy Celine Ong
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Chelsea and Reagan Jackson (“Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist”) sit down for five questions Chelsea would love to be asked as an author, and five questions she’d hate to be asked. Reagan shares insights on the myth of objectivity, how trolls impact journalism, and why her dream party includes guests like James Baldwin sipping o…
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RuPaul’s Memoir The House of Hidden Meanings (with Wes Perry)
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Everybody say love! Join Chelsea and guest Wes Perry in their picnic day drag, as they sashay through RuPaul’s memoir “The House of Hidden Meanings.” Learn about the Drag Race superstar’s roots in San Diego, his path to sobriety, and all the discarded eyelashes along the way. Show Notes: Watch the video of this episode on our Patreon Holly Madison …
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Episode 50: Dave on work, relationship and hobbies
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Dave on work, relationship and hobbiesBy Celine Ong
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Ani DiFranco’s Memoir No Walls and the Recurring Dream (with Brittany Ashley)
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Chelsea and guest Brittany Ashley (Don’t Tell The Babysitter Mom’s Dead) break down Ani DiFranco’s "No Walls and the Recurring Dream.” Take a wild journey through goats, Boofas, and open relationships, as Chelsea and Brittany examine the complexities and convictions that drive the fiercely independent musician’s enduring legacy. Show Notes Ani DiFr…
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Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo vs. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
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Remember the backlash around Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo? Why does the reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce feel different? Chelsea and producer Corinne Wallace examine media coverage and public perception to uncover exactly why these celebrity romances were treated so differently and what has changed in culture in the past 14 years. Show No…
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Star Awards is on 21st April and the highlights of it. Voting as wellBy Celine Ong
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Episode 49: Anthony on gaming, relationships and life
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Anthony JC on gaming, school, family and lifeBy Celine Ong
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Episode 48: Bizlink Chinese New Year party 2024
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Chinese New Year party at Bizlink Centre and end of Chinese new yearBy Celine Ong
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Crystal Hefner’s memoir Only Say Good Things (with Cookies Amy and Beth)
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Dust off your Playboy Bunny belly button rings! Chelsea tackles Crystal Hefner’s memoir along with Cookies Amy and Beth. Together they go inside Hugh Hefner’s empire and examine if there’s anything worse than a moldy mansion with boring orgies. Show Notes: Holly Madison episode Where to support and find our Guests: Amy ACLU The National Council of …
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Happy Valentine's day everyone and what valentine's day means to meBy Celine Ong
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RHOSLC Finale: Redefining Women’s Representation on TV
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Chelsea and Amir Yass break down the incredible “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” finale and explore why the success of women’s stories in Reality TV hasn’t led to more women-centered narrative series. Show Notes: The producers of RHOSLC talk about Reality Von Tease GTT Will Taylor Swift, Beyoncé & Barbie Change Everything?? With Ashley Nicole Bl…
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Episode 46: Learning from celebrities and everyone
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Tarot reading about learning from everyone for my survivalBy Celine Ong
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