Best Celebrity Memoir Book Club Podcasts (2024)

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Terri Irwin Tells the Story of Her and Steve 1:23:25

1h ago1:23:25

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It’s not every day we get a peek inside the life of one of the coolest people who ever lived. Terri Irwin is a wildlife expert and the wife of the late great Steve Irwin who literally taught me what a crocodile is. In her memoir, Steve and Me, she tells his story, their story, and you’ll probably cry!!!! NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoir…

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From Jennifer Lopez to Anna Marie Tendler: Can a Hollywood Witch Save Us All? 1:29:50

11h ago1:29:50

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Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez return with a jam-packed Cookie Jar episode, where they dish on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce, the “It Ends With Us” drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, and the surprising cookie reactions to Anna Marie Tendler’s memoir. Plus, get a little insight into the state of Hollywood, the “Love I…

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Love Island USA is Deep as Hell 1:16:33

1h ago1:16:33

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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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Anna Marie Tendler Knows Men Have Called Her Crazy 1:48:59

1h ago1:48:59

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The background: Anna Marie Tendler is photographer, lamp designer, and writer who was famously married to John Mulaney. In her much anticipated memoir, she skips all the juicy goss and goes straight to the core. Whether or not you enjoy the contents of that core… well to each their own. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join…

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Betty White's Memoir Here We Go Again (with Rachel Dratch) 1:02:59

7d ago1:02:59

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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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Michael Phelps Goes Beneath the Surface 1:21:40

16d ago1:21:40

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This week we’re swimming inside of the noggin of one of the most decorated athletes of all time. You’d think swimming back and forth all day would leave him with not a ton to say… and you’d be a little bit right… but it’s Olympics season baby tedium is how we get stronger. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join us as we work…

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Busy Philipps’ Memoir This Will Only Hurt a Little (with Caissie St. Onge) 1:05:04

10d ago1:05:04

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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) 1:09:30

14d ago1:09:30

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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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Simone Biles Has the Courage to Soar 1:18:44

14d ago1:18:44

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Meet Simone Biles, the gymnast so phenomenal they named an entire CMBC episode after her. And also at least one move in every single event in international gymnastics competition. Despite not even visiting a gymnastics gym until she was 6 years old, Simone Biles has become literally the most incredible gymnast in the world and she wears her heart o…

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How to Balance Podcasting, Reading and Being A Creator with Balanced Black Girl's Les Alfred l Creators Talk 🎙 43:19

19d ago43:19

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My guest today is the wellness-minded Les Alfred. Les is the founder of the phenomenal Balanced Black Girl Podcast and Blog. Balanced Black Girl helps you find your balance to feel your best. Les is an excellent communicator, a dedicated fitness person, self care educator, is so good at podcasting and ultimately is balanced. Please make sure to lik…

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Andy Cohen is The Most Talkative 1:23:12

1M ago1:23:12

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You think we can chat?? We’re no Andy Cohens. The inventor of Bravo and the latest in a long line of medium height men who host 7 talk shows a day, Andy Cohen details his rise to keeper of the housewives. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join us as we work out our new live show in Brooklyn July 28, August 15, and August 30!…

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Jamie Lynn Spears’ Memoir Things I Should Have Said (with Tess Barker and Babs Gray) 1:51:36

24d ago1:51:36

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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) 1:26:26

28d ago1:26:26

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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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Tash Oakley is Excessively Obsessed 1:29:46

28d ago1:29:46

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Get ready to be obsessed. Excessively so, with we’re not sure what yet but definitely something. Influencer and businesswoman Tash Oakley’s book about how to do business resonated with us on exactly one level because it was frankly too dry to penetrate to further levels but we had a good time anyway. Join us as we work out our new live show in Broo…

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Linus Adolfsson Talks Sleep Science, Sleep Myths, and How the Best Beds Are Sleep Instruments

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Linus Adolfsson, Swedish entrepreneur and founder of The Sleep Spa talks sleep science, sleep myths, and how the best beds are sleep instruments (designed by Hästens no less!). He also discusses the importance of sleep in Swedish culture and what Americans can learn about getting a healthy amount of zzz’s.…

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Paris Hilton’s Memoir Paris: The Memoir (with Heather McMahan) 1:20:48

1M ago1:20:48

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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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Tori Spelling is Spelling it Like it Is 1:37:03

1M ago1:37:03

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The final Tori. The final boss. My guiding light. This week we read the fourth Tori Spelling memoir, Spelling it Like it Is and Tori says more of the most regular but least relatable things that have ever been said. NYC! Join us 7/16 for Game Night with Exploding Kittens! COME SEE US ON TOUR 9/20 - Sydney, Australia 9/22 - Adelaide, Australia 9/25 …

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Beyond the Memoir: A Deep Dive into Celine Dion's "I am Celine" and "My Story, My Dream" 1:53:04

1M ago1:53:04

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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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Ep 27: Food, Friends, and Fireworks 40:55

1M ago40:55

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Happy 4th of July from us here at I'd Read That! It's a great time to over indulge in some food, so we take a minute to talk about our favorite food books. You have a favorite summer dish and book? Let us know on Instagram.By Liz & Jerry

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Marcus Collins on Beyonce's Beyhive, Brooklyn Nets & Brands For The Culture l Author Talks 🎙 46:57

1M ago46:57

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Our guest today is the intentional Dr. Marcus Collins. Dr. Collins is Best-selling Author of "For the Culture" Marcus previously worked with Apple, was a digital strategist for Beyoncé, the Brooklyn Nets and is currently a professor of Marketing at the esteem, Ross School of Business at University of Michigan (GO BLUE) Marcus is a culture scholar a…

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Tori Spelling, Live from Mommywood 1:46:12

2M ago1:46:12

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Welcome to the summer of Spelling!!!!!!!!!!!! We’re polishing off Tori Spelling’s archive with two weeks of all things totally Tori. First up, she writes an entire book about how having kids in Los Angeles is different than having kids other places, especially because she grew up too rich! NYC! Join us 7/16 for Game Night with Exploding Kittens! CO…

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How to Read More Books in 2024 and Retain What You Learn with ‪Alex and Books‬ l Founders Talk 🎙 35:15

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Our guest today is the brilliant Alex and Books! Alex is the passionate reader behind the Alex and Books social handle that has amassed roughly 1m followers across all social medias. Alex is also the creator of newly launched The Art of Reading course Alex is a founder, a writer, a podcaster, a book content creator and loves helping people read mor…

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Dissecting our Pop Princess Summer: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charlie XCX and more... 49:18

2M ago49:18

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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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Vanessa Torrivilla Ariel Talks Developing Goldbelly, Food as Nexus, and the Future of UX

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On this episode of ‘Beauty Bosses,’ e-commerce maven Vanessa Torrivilla Ariel, co-founder of Goldbelly, discusses utilizing her passion for e-commerce and marketing to develop the innovative food app, the connective power of food, and the future of UX.By Lara Devgan, MD

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Elizabeth Taylor’s Memoir Elizabeth Takes Off (with TMomZ) 55:28

2M ago55:28

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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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Ep 26: Travel, In This Economy? 36:51

2M ago36:51

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In this episode, Liz & Jerry elaborate on another reading challenge. Read a book you want to travel to. Reading a book set in a place you want to visit is certainly more affordable than the real thing. It also gets you motivated to plan that big trip. Where would you like to go? Books Mentioned: Heartsong by Tj Klune Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor J…

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Yvie Oddly is All About Yvie: Into the Oddity 2:02:32

2M ago2:02:32

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Yvie Oddly is an Oddity and that’s what won them the Drag Race crown. Shaking up the drag game from Dever to the big screen, Yvie has competed twice on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and has a little something to say about strutting to the beat of your own drum. NYC! Join us 7/16 for Game Night with Exploding Kittens! COME SEE US ON TOUR NEW: 6/18/24 - Charlo…

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Loretta Lynn’s Memoir Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust (with Emily Walker) 1:25:00

2M ago1:25:00

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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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Danielle Robay on PrettySmart, Women's Stories, & Cerebral Entertainment l Founders Talk 🎙 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Our Guest today is the Delightful Danielle Robay. Danielle is the Founder of PrettySmart & The Host of the PrettySmart Podcast. Pretty Smart is a love letter to women with something to say: Danielle is also a TV Host, Journalist and has chatted with everyone from Taylor Swift to Jada Pinkett Smith. Danielle is a storyteller, a card game creator, a …

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Flea is Acid for the Children 1:23:06

2M ago1:23:06

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This one goes out to all the tiny bass players from Australia! See ya soon! For now, we’re back at it with our problematic faves, the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their legendary bassist, Flea, was born in Australia, raised in New York and Los Angeles, and forged in the fires of being a Hollywood teenager who knows Anthony Kiedis. COME SEE US ON TOUR NEW…

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