Best Celebrity Memoir Book Club Podcasts (2024)

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Wilmer Valderrama Tells an American Story 1:23:03

7h ago1:23:03

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That 70 Show’s Wilmer Valderrama tells the perfect American tale. The kind where every bad thing you ever did never happened and every good thing you do is actually the best version of anything that anyone has done and also if your allies are evil thats literally not your fault. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join us for …

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464 - Hatshepsut: Egypt's Greatest Female Pharaoh (with Celebrity Memoir Book Club) 2:37:01

21d ago2:37:01

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Hatshepsut is now recognised as the most successful woman to rule Egypt as pharaoh! Her story is a bit of a rollercoaster in life and also in death, as historians have changed the way they've seen her over the years. Joining us to hear this epic story are the very funny New Yorkers, Ashley Hamilton and Claire Parker from Celebrity Memoir Book Club!…

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Mary Bonnet’s Memoir Selling Sunshine (With Kiki Monique) 1:11:01

12h ago1:11:01

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Chelsea is joined by Kiki Monique (host of “Reality Checked” on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy and TheTalkofShame on TikTok) to discuss the memoir of “Selling Sunset” star Mary Bonnet. From teenage motherhood in Indiana to dating a Major League Baseball player, a boy band member, and a professional racecar driver, her dating rosters deliver in celeb cameos.…

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Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize! Betsy Lerner, SHRED SISTERS 29:24

2h ago29:24

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New York Times bestselling author!! Jean Hanff Korelitz, THE SEQUEL 25:26

1d ago25:26

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New York Times bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz joins Zibby to discuss THE SEQUEL, a deliciously fun, witty, and suspenseful read that gives readers an antihero to root for while illuminating and satirizing the world of publishing. Jean delves into her book’s meta elements, its dark humor, and how it plays off the success of her previous nove…

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467 - The Pinkerton Detective Agency 2:14:04

5h ago2:14:04

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To kick of BLOCK2024, we learn about the history of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, one of the first of its kind, with a varied and fascinating history. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 13:54 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report). Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: pat…

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Grammy Award-winning saxophonist!! Kenny G, LIFE IN THE KEY OF G 26:49

1d ago26:49

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Zibby interviews Kenny G—the incomparable musician with the straight sax, the flowing hair, and some of the most memorable melodies in history—about his indelible, fascinating, upbeat, and funny memoir, LIFE IN THE KEY OF G. Kenny shares the creative process behind his audiobook (which incorporates live saxophone performances to enhance the listeni…

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Broad City Pilot with Amelia Ritthaler & Evan Lazarus 1:01:45

17h ago1:01:45

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BROAD CITY REWATCH STARTS NOW! Girls Rewatch Podcast with Amelia Ritthaler and Evan Lazarus is officially entering it's broad city era. Join the two hosts as they break down the first episode of the classic Comedy Central series. They discuss Abbi and Ilana's jobs, love lives, and home lives and share their own #broadcitymoments. Want to see exclus…

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A Zibby's Book Club pick!! Melody Maysonet, WHAT WE WISH FOR 24:36

5d ago24:36

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Award-winning author Melody Maysonet joins Zibby to discuss WHAT WE WISH FOR, a poignant, heartbreaking YA novel centered on Layla, a 15-year-old girl who finds herself living in a homeless shelter with her alcoholic mother—and hides the truth from her friends. Melody, who is now 18 years in recovery, opens up about her own experience with alcoholi…

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Girls Rewatch is Hacking Into Broad City! 1:03

6d ago1:03

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hiiiiiiii!!! after rewatching all of HBO's Girls we are excited to be continuing our podcast by entering a new era, BROAD CITY!!! new show, same podcast. Every week Brooklyn comedians Amelia Ritthaler and Evan Lazarus will invite an iconic guest to join them on their couch to review an episode of Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer's iconic 2010's show!…

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Pulitzer Prize winner!! Richard Powers, PLAYGROUND 29:37

6d ago29:37

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Zibby interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Richard Powers about his magisterial new novel, PLAYGROUND, where four lives come together on the French Polynesian island of Makatea, where plans are being made to send floating, autonomous cities out onto the open sea. Richard delves into his characters, including two C…

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466 - The Ern Malley Mystery (with Wil Anderson) 2:34:18

6d ago2:34:18

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Ern Malley has become one of Australia's most famous and enduring poets. Celebrated by the Angry Penguins literature movement of the 1940s, it soon came to light that there was a small problem with modernism's new hero... the poet didn't actually exist and the whole thing was an elaborate hoax. Joining us to hear about the Ern Malley Affair is Wil …

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Kelly Bishop is the Third Gilmore Girl 1:23:48

7d ago1:23:48

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Before Kelly Bishop danced onto our screens as Emily Gilmore she was one of New York City’s top chorus girls, inspiring and originating a whole ass character in A Chorus Line. Between winning a Tony and having some husbands she writes one of our favorite kinds of just keep doing shit you like memoirs. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirboo…

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Mia Farrow’s Memoir What Falls Away (With Armida López) 1:10:12

7d ago1:10:12

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Chelsea welcomes actor and filmmaker Armida López to unpack Mia Farrow’s memoir, “What Falls Away.” They explore Mia’s life, from her Hollywood upbringing as the daughter of director John Farrow and actress Maureen O’Sullivan to her high-profile relationships with Frank Sinatra, André Previn, and Woody Allen. And then as I’m sure you guessed the la…

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A Zibby's Most Anticipated! Nicholas Sparks, COUNTING MIRACLES 27:09

7d ago27:09

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New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks joins Zibby to discuss his uplifting, heart-tugging new book, COUNTING MIRACLES. Set in North Carolina, the story follows military man Tanner, who embarks on a healing journey and crosses paths with a single mom and an older man—both of whom will change his life. Nicholas shares how he blends multip…

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"Two Plane Rides" with Catherine Cohen (Re-Release) | HBO's Girls S3E12 1:24:34

8d ago1:24:34

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We're on summer break! In the meantime, we urge you to revisit this iconic episode with the charming Catherine Cohen! Arguably New York City's most famous gal about town, Catherine Cohen, joins Evan and Amelia on the podcast to dive head first into the Season Three Finale of HBO's Girls: Two Plane Rides. Catherine Cohen is of course a longtime stud…

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Eve’s Memoir Who’s That Girl? (With Danielle Henderson) 1:34:52

11d ago1:34:52

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Chelsea welcomes Danielle Henderson (TV writer and I Saw What You Did podcast co-host) to break down Eve’s memoir, “Who’s That Girl?” Together, they explore Eve’s meteoric rise from Philly to international stardom, including her legendary collaborations with DMX, Dr. Dre, Gwen Stefani. They dissect all of Eve's Hollywood tales that involve cameos f…

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Celebrity guest!! Josh Gad, PICTUREFACE LIZZY 34:01

11d ago34:01

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Beloved actor Josh Gad (star of the animated hit movie FROZEN) joins Zibby to discuss PICTUREFACE LIZZY, a hilarious, energetic, and relatable picture book about a girl who won’t rest until she gets the latest cool toy: PictureFace Lizzy! Josh shares his unexpected writing journey—it all started during the pandemic when he read to kids on his socia…

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Chris Coffee Talks Entrepreneurship, Creative Direction, and Sage and Madison

12d ago

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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, entrepreneur extraordinaire Chris Coffee sits down with Dr. Devgan to discuss his journey reviving an 18th century building into a Sag Harbor jewel: Sage and Madison. He talks his creative process, how to stand out, and the importance of building not only brand identity but brand experience.…

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Iconic trailblazer and legendary journalist!! Connie Chung, CONNIE: A Memoir 30:54

12d ago30:54

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Zibby interviews iconic trailblazer and legendary journalist Connie Chung about CONNIE, a witty, sharply written, scintillating memoir about her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated TV news industry. Connie opens up about her family’s dramatic escape from war-torn China, her upbringing as a f…

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#1 New York Times bestselling author! Laura Dave, THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM 24:05

13d ago24:05

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave chats with Zibby about THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM, a soulful, evocative, page-turning suspense about the mysterious death of Liam Noone, who falls off a cliff near his home, and the three estranged children from different marriages who come together to uncover the truth behind his death, unraveling a 50-ye…

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465 - One Hit Wonders 1:51:29

13d ago1:51:29

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This week we take it in turns to report on the history of a different One Hit Wonder. We cover Louie Louie by The Kingsman, The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats and Who Let The Dogs Out by Baha Men. Recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 04:37 (though as alw…

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JoJo Levesque is Over the Influence 1:50:46

14d ago1:50:46

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If you think it’s just Too Little Too Late for JoJo Levesque to tell her story you can Leave (Get Out)!!! The iconic singer and actress is finally revealing how she went from an international #1 hit making 13 year old to a shelved artist for nearly a decade and boy oh boy was I begging for that story. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirboo…

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Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque’s Memoir Over the Influence (With Caroline Moss) 1:34:58

14d ago1:34:58

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Chelsea is joined by Caroline Moss (Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!) to break down Joanna "JoJo" Levesque’s memoir, “Over the Influence.” They explore JoJo’s journey as a teen pop star fighting her way through the music industry’s darkest corners. From a relentless legal battle to release new music, to struggles with addiction, to a satin blue dress sp…

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A Zibby's Most Anticipated!! Lyndsay Rush, A BIT MUCH: Poems 28:10

14d ago28:10

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Comedy writer Lynsday Rush (the poet behind @maryoliversdrunkcousin!) joins Zibby to discuss A BIT MUCH, her tender, smart, and utterly hilarious debut poetry collection—a joyful exploration of the female experience through big feelings and hard-won wisdom. Lyndsay shares how her Instagram poetry took off during COVID, leading to viral posts, a gro…

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"Hannah's Diary" with Tessa Belle (Re-Record) | HBO's Girls S1E4 1:00:41

14d ago1:00:41

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We re-recorded S1E4 due to quality issues, please enjoy this jump back into season one with our dear friend of the pod, Tessa Belle! Tessa Belle joins Evan Lazarus & Amelia Ritthaler to discuss HBO's Girls Season 1 Episode 4: Hannah's Diary. The three chat the horniness of summer camp, the motif of truth, being a virgin, and having bad communicatio…

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Leader in reproductive health!! Dr. Karen Tang, IT'S NOT HYSTERIA: Everything You Need to Know about Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told) 30:44

19d ago30:44

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Leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen Tang joins Zibby to discuss her inclusive and essential new resource, IT’S NOT HYSTERIA: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told). Dr. Tang delves into the gaps in healthcare where women’s pain and concerns are often dismissed—which her book aims to address. She al…

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Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini’s Memoirs: Their Best-Friend Breakup 1:20:58

18d ago1:20:58

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Chelsea and podcast producer Kristina Lopez dive deep into the friendship between Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini by combing through the pages of their memoirs — “True Love” and “Troublemaker” — to find insights into their best friend breakup and now rumored reconciliation. Since our media landscape is lacking authentic female friendship break-up st…

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Astrostyle cofounder!! Ophira Edut, THE ASTROLOGY ADVANTAGE: Use Your Horoscope for Personal and Professional Success 28:32

22d ago28:32

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Zibby chats with bestselling author, speaker, and astrologer Ophira Edut (one-half of the renowned, identical AstroTwins!) about THE ASTROLOGY ADVANTAGE, a delightful, illuminating, actionable guide to using astrology as a tool for personal and professional success. Ophira describes the I*AM Method she developed with her sister, which uses your bir…

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Debut novel! Jessica Elisheva Emerson, OLIVE DAYS 26:50

19d ago26:50

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Zibby interviews author Jessica Elisheva Emerson about OLIVE DAYS, a stunning, smoldering debut novel about a young mother in an Orthodox Jewish community of LA whose quest for authenticity erupts in a passionate affair following a night of wife-swapping. Jessica delves into her novel’s theme of duty vs. desire and her protagonist's struggle with f…

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Celebrity author! Edward Burns, A KID FROM MARLBORO ROAD 30:19

24d ago30:19

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Actor, director, and writer Edward Burns joins Zibby to discuss A KID FROM MARLBORO ROAD, a poignant, bittersweet coming-of-age story set in the summer of 1980 about a boy on the cusp of adolescence navigating his parents’ troubled marriage, his mother’s depression, and the need to assert his independence while remaining close to her. Edward reveal…

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Sally Field is In Pieces 1:53:08

21d ago1:53:08

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If you’re wondering what’s going on in Sally Field’s mind that allows her to be one of the best actresses of her generation she’ll tell you every last bit of it. This week’s episode goes deep into the Oscar winner’s life and lore and let me tell you it’s not what I was expecting. NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ If you want…

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Zibby Books Author Alert!! Ava Dellaira, EXPOSURE: A Novel 28:56

21d ago28:56

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Zibby Books author alert! Zibby welcomes Ava Dellaira to discuss her powerful and provocative new novel, EXPOSURE. Ava delves into her protagonists, Noah, a Black high school senior, and Juliette, a white college freshman, who go home together after a night of drinking. Twelve years later, Juliette’s best friend Annie accuses Noah of raping Juliett…

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"Iowa" with Peyton Dix (Re-Release) | HBO's Girls S4E1 1:15:02

25d ago1:15:02

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We're on summer break! In the meantime, we urge you to revisit this iconic episode with New York's darling: Peyton Dix Get ready for the ultimate Season 4 kickoff as hosts Amelia Ritthaler and Evan Lazarus team up with the coolest girl in town, Peyton Dix, on HBO Girls Rewatch! Join us as we dive into the exhilarating world of Season 4, Episode 1, …

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