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The Sistah Girls Book Club podcast is hosted by Sharee Hereford #TheSistahGirlNextDoor This podcast is for Black women who enjoy reading books by Black authors and having some juicy discussions. I interview some of your favorite authors and I even spill the tea on my thoughts regarding their work and all things within the Black literary community.
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Black Girl Book Club

Black Girl Book Club

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Roommates and friends Jordan and Lauren come together biweekly to discuss readings and topics about the power of being a woman of color. Each month, they’ll choose a book or essay — written by, for, or about women of color — and use it as a framework to discuss their own lives as young black women. Join them for conversations about race, gender and pop culture, as well as a variety of silly segments, rapid-fire question rounds, snacks, drinks, and a host of special guests.
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Writer and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl book club Glory Edim is a book lover who brings readers and writers together to celebrate the written word. Expanding on the community she built in 2015, Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Each week, Glory sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Min Jin Lee, Anita Hill, Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Acevedo and more. You’ll also meet WRBG Book Club members, literacy advocates ...
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Welcome to Black Girl Reads, the ultimate book club podcast celebrating the power of literature from a black perspective! Join us as we dive into the rich and diverse world of books written by diverse authors or discussed from a black perspective, spanning across all genres, from mesmerizing fantasies to gripping memoirs and captivating historical fictions. Get ready for engaging discussions, unfiltered emotions, and, of course, spoilers! Consider yourself warned. If you're a book lover alwa ...
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The Tough Girl Podcast is all about inspiring and motivating YOU! I will be interviewing inspirational women from around the world, who’ve faced and overcome difficult challenges and situations, they will share their story, their knowledge and provide advice and essential tips for you to overcome your own personal challenges. Please check out the Tough Girl Challenges website - www.toughgirlchallenges.com and follow on twitter @_TOUGH_GIRL
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You know that bookclub you belong to? The one where the wine flows freely, the laughter is loud and the books are extremely interesting. That is this podcast, in your ears. My name is Jennifer Radke and I am your host and a body image coach. I get my guests to read a book in the Fat Acceptance/Body Positive/Health at Every Size space and I talk to them about it. Throughout these conversations I get them to tell their stories, we go off on tangents and we give you a great idea of the main con ...
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Celebrity Book Club

Kara Procell & Carrie Foster

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Pop culture obsessed hosts, Kara Procell and Carrie Foster, talk you through a different celebrity memoir each week. Will they love it, hate it, or try to turn it into a three act play? Join this team as they discuss celebrities, writing, and celebrities writing about themselves.
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Judging Book Covers

Feathered Frequency Productions

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Judging Book Covers Podcast is a monthly book club podcast hosted by Megg Griffin, Stephanie Cortez, and Ollie Brady! Each month we read a new book, discuss media we've absorbed, and discuss the importance of literature in the world!
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The LitTheory podcast exists to center and celebrate the art of Black storytelling. Join your host and your homegirl, Bethany Nicole on a weekly chat about the books, movies, and TV shows that have shaped us.
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Let’s Get LIT[erary] is co-hosted by Sam Vega, Jen Atwell, and Kourtnie Berry at Rollins College. Each month you’ll find a new episode on a book we’ve chosen for many cultural heritage months. We’ll chat about our book of the month and give you a sneak peek into what we’ll discuss next! Occasionally, we might choose a special book to discuss.
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Vampires Ruined My Life

Vampires Ruined My Life

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Vampires! We're fans and it's ruined our lives. Sort of. So we're making this podcast to dissect the lore, tropes, and motifs of our most beloved bloodsuckers. Hosted by lifelong vampire fans Chael and Tori. Join us as we discuss tropes, popular vampire media and books, and everything about the fanged undead.
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Keep It!

Crooked Media

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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Sarah Perry is an ultra-runner, dedicated educator, and INOV8 ambassador with a passion for the outdoors and pushing her limits. On this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, Sarah shares her journey from her Yorkshire roots to breaking records on the South West Coast Path (SWCP). Living in Cumbria and working in adult education, Sarah balances her ca…
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Ira and Louis discuss Normani’s long-awaited album, The Tony Awards, Katy Perry’s return, Trump’s crush on Debra Messing, and the confusing Fabulous Four film poster. Lily Gladstone joins to discuss her new film Fancy Dance, how she connects with a role, and more.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other c…
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What’s Rap Beef to a Senior Citizen Pastor? Ms. Noreen, a much beloved friend of the show and Jesus enthusiast, knows who Drake is, but not how we got here. It’s up to De, JP, Melissa, and Maria to fill her in on the Kendrick and Drake Beef. Strap in as our neurospicy brains dive into the context of the most exciting rap beef of the 2000s; This is …
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Kelly Smith is a trailblazer in the UK triathlon community, known for her pioneering work as the founder of The Black Tri Tribe (BTT), the first triathlon club specifically for Black people in the UK. On this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, Kelly shares her inspiring journey from a private triathlon enthusiast to a public advocate for inclusivit…
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Sistah Girls, I'm so excited to bring y'all celebrity ghostwriter Ardre Orie! Ardre Orie attended Florida State University, earning her undergraduate and Master’s Degrees in Special Education. After teaching for 4 years, she earned an Ed.S in Educational Leadership. Orie served as an Assistant Principal before rediscovering her first love of compos…
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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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Erin Leider-Pariser is a trailblazer in the realm of wellness and adventure travel. Beginning her career as a fitness instructor in Los Angeles and later becoming a trainer to the stars in New York City, Erin's journey has been defined by a passion for adventure and a commitment to empowering women. After earning a master’s degree in exercise physi…
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Welcome to Jenna and Alex's epic equestrian journey through the trails, pastures, and rings of nostalgia as they attempt to turn Tim into a full-fledged Horse Girl! Frooooooom Cadmus to Crisis -is is is is we brought in David Beyer himself!!! We became what I think is now genuinely one of his favorite films. I mean, it is all of our favorite film. …
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Ira and Louis discuss Charli XCX's new album BRAT, Kim Kardashian and Chloe Sevigny's Actors on Actors, Glen Powell's rise to leading man, Sabrina Carpenter's new single, the Practical Magic sequel, and Will Smith's box office return. Plus, Meg Stalter joins to discuss her new film Cora Bora, her theatre nerd roots, and more. Subscribe to Keep It o…
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Rachel Durchslag, an avid hiker and healing professional who has spent the last five years trekking some of the world’s most magnificent mountain ranges. Rachel shares her transformative experiences and the profound lessons she's learned along the way. Rachel’s story begins in downtown Chicago…
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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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In this episode, we sit down with Audrey Payne, a long-distance backpacker, acclaimed writer, and nature enthusiast who calls Boulder, Colorado, her home. Audrey's incredible journey from overcoming a debilitating back injury to thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) forms the heart of our conversation. Raised in Upstate New York and inspired by he…
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Ira and Louis discuss Gaga's Chromatica Ball, Jon Lovett on Survivor, Cybertrucks, Scrappy-Doo, and the current state of movies from Furiosa, Garfield, Hitman, to The Fall Guy. LadyFag joins to discuss her New York nightlife origin story and the upcoming LadyLand Festival. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, a…
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Mirelle in her own words: “My name is Mireille and I’m a certified run coach, autoimmune athlete, and podcast host based in Los Angeles, California. I have been an athlete all my life but I found myself in distance running while in college. As an exercise science major, I was immersed in the world of bio-mechanics, physical performance, and health.…
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Welcome to Jenna and Alex's epic vampire journey through the coffins of friendship, the spooky castles of nostalgia, ve vant to drink your bluud Tim ah ah ah! Ok so this isn't Horse Girls per se.... but it IS Hearse Girls!! Are you ready for the episode where Tim realizes just what he's gotten himself into? It's this one... If you like this ep cons…
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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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After many years of adventure Carly found work as a Tour Leader in the Middle East for a couple of years and Syria became her home, immersing herself in to the community and culture she lived in Aleppo, Syria until March 2012. Adventure, solitude, nature, and love for the deserts draw her back to the Middle East again and again. Gaining further kno…
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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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Ira and Louis discuss Billie Eilish's new album Hit Me Hard and Soft, Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9, and Diddy's unwanted apology video. Prentice Penny joins to discuss directing and producing the Hulu doc Black Twitter: A People's History. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive conten…
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Carol Devine embodies a diverse array of roles, seamlessly intertwining her work as a researcher, writer, artist, climate activist, humanitarian professional, and explorer. Her pursuits range from spearheading groundbreaking ecological expeditions to championing causes such as combating plastic pollution and empowering women in adventure sports. Sh…
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Sistah Girls, I’m so excited to have Shenequa Golding on the podcast! Golding is a writer and an editor whose work focuses on race, gender, popular culture, and entertainment. After earning a degree in print journalism from Hampton University, Golding began her career as general-assignment reporter for a small newspaper owned by the Chicago Sun-Tim…
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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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Ira and Louis discuss whether or not "Espresso" is song of the summer, Maya Rudolph on SNL, the controversy surrounding Baby Reindeer, movie prequels we don't need, and how Eurovision became a disaster this year. Michelle Buteau joins to discuss her new film Babes, diversity in comedy, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episode…
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Welcome to Jenna and Alex's epic equestrian journey through the trails, pastures, and rings of nostalgia as they attempt to turn Tim into a full-fledged Horse Girl! We got possibly the coolest horse girl of all time- Veronica! Of Horsemanship Unlocked! Actual trick rider, circus performer, and liberty trainer! So of course we decided to make her wa…
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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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Gráinne Moss is arguably Irelands most accomplished female open water swimmer. At 16 she was the first female to represent Ireland in open water swimming at the World Championships. At 17 she became the first Irish woman to swim the English Channel. She has continued to achieve many firsts including the first Irish woman to swim Cook Strait (2001) …
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Sistah Girls, I'm so excited that we have author, activist, and entrepreneur Rachel E. Cargle on the podcast! Rachel Cargle is an Akron, Ohio born writer, entrepreneur and philanthropic innovation. Her work and upcoming book with Penguin Random House, centers the reimagining of womanhood, solidarity and self and how we are in relationship with ours…
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*Patron-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Chelsea and guest Liz Culley (host of the Cool Cool Cool podcast) dissect Ellen DeGeneres’ second memoir “Seriously...I'm Kidding,” plus her first memoir, and that infamous Buzzfeed article. They delve into the dual realities of Ellen’s joyful public persona and the controversies that shadow her career. From pivot…
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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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Ira and Louis discuss Dua Lipa’s new album Radical Optimism, the Met Gala, The Idea of You, and Zadie Smith’s New Yorker essay. Ira explains the Kendrick and Drake rap beef. Sarayu Blue joins to discuss her new series Expats and acting opposite actors like Nicole Kidman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full e…
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In this episode of Tough Girl Podcast, we explore the incredible journey of Fatima, from her early years in Afghanistan to her pursuit of education, independence, and empowerment in Italy. Fatima's childhood was marked by challenges, but her curiosity and determination to learn led her to secretly educate herself. As Afghanistan's first female tour…
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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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In this episode Melissa talks with one of her favorite romance authors! Special Guest, Author R.M. Virtues - https://www.rmvirtues.com/ Books by R.M. Virtues 2:02 Intro 4:59 Self Publishing 7:46 “Keep Me Close: Gods of Hunger #2” 11:58: Fancasting the book 12:18 The Influence of Pose 13:12 Aphrodite, The Goddess of Love 15:22 Disability & Hephaestu…
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Ira and Louis discuss the incredibly sexy new film Challengers, The Tony Award noms, Nicole Kidman’s AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, middle fingers as an insult, and Normani’s return to music. Chris Perfetti joins to discuss playing everyone’s favorite white teacher on Abbott Elementary, why he prefers theatre to TV, and more. Subscribe to Keep It …
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Welcome to Jenna and Alex's epic equestrian journey through the trails, pastures, and rings of nostalgia as they attempt to turn Tim into a full-fledged Horse Girl! Here to talk about our projected fourth quarter earnings is the one and only Josh (@BlackCloakDM)! It is an intense bout of projections but I think that with the low hanging fruit on de…
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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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Listen to Kaz on the Tough Girl Podcast as she shares her passion for running and helping individuals discover their inner strength. Kaz founded Mettle—a platform dedicated to empowering runners to conquer personal challenges, chase personal records, and train for specific distances. Mettle isn't just about running; it's about equipping runners wit…
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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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