Eating For Free
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 420 ratingsHosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.
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Flying Coach with Jenny From the Cabin
June 27, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIn this hot topics special we talk everything from Justin Timberlake’s DUI in Sag Habor to Ben Affleck terrorizing paparazzi while JLo gets caught flying coach. We reveal a new low in Benny and Selena's relationship and the weird obsession Taylor Swift still has with Kim Kardashian. We also tease some details about our September live show, so don’t miss out! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in...
Charli XCX & Taylor Swift's Brat Off
June 20, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Is Drag Political?: Hollywood vs. Fascism
June 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBAllegations and Emmy wins coincide with threats of violence and a lawsuit kickstarted by a visit from HBO's "We're Here" to the fundamentalist battleground of Utah. In the face of fascism, what does it mean for drag to be political? About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind...
Is Drag Political?: We’re Here, Whether You Like it or Not
June 06, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBA pandemic, an election, nationwide uprisings against police brutality, a swarm anti-drag Facebook trolls, and a HBO show walk into a bar in rural South Dakota. What happens next? About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlin...
Is Drag Political?: Trump the Rusical
May 30, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIt's the 2016 Election. Queens everywhere are pulled into the debate from all sides of the political arena. As RuPaul pushes RPDR to new heights—even into the halls of Congress—Republicans go on the offensive. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as togethe...
Is Drag Political?: Frock The Vote!
May 23, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn 2009, RuPaul told the Advocate a week after Obama's inauguration, days before Drag Race season one premiered on Logo: "If you're watching this, it means a Democrat is in the White House." Where are we, and where is drag, 15 years later? About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories ...
Is Drag Political?: RuPaul’s America
May 16, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Met Gala? I Hardly Know Her!
May 09, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBIn which we talk Jameela Jamil's IG spiral, Bob Iger shutting down Marvel, and Andy Cohen's alleged 'reckoning'. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve ...
“Did You Take Ozempic?”
May 02, 2024 21:17 - 1 hour - 163 MBIn which we talk stunt-qeeun Brian Cox's latest comments on the bible, Darren Criss being 'culturally queer', VPR delays, and Barbara Streisand pesting celebs on if they are taking Ozempic! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond ...
Gooning Out With Anne Hathaway
April 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools (Finale): The End of Everything
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools: The End of Everything
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools (Part Nine): The Witch Trials of WeHo
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools: The Witch Trials of WeHo
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools (Part Eight): Lala Land
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools: Lala Land
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools: The Haunting of Stassi
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools (Part Seven): The Haunting of Stassi
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools (Part Six): Sexy Unique Arrakis
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools: Sexy Unique Arrakis
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBAbout: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than...
Vanderpump Fools: Meet The Queens
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIt's 2012. 5 people (& friends) are cast by Bravo on Lisa Vanderpump's new show, centered on her scandalous eatery SUR. The gaggle of models, actors and sketch comedians have no idea they're about to blow their lives up for fame, or even nothing at all! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find ou...
Vanderpump Fools (Part Five): Meet The Queens
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIt's 2012. 5 people (& friends) are cast by Bravo on Lisa Vanderpump's new show, centered on her scandalous eatery SUR. The gaggle of models, actors and sketch comedians have no idea they're about to blow their lives up for fame, or even nothing at all! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find ou...
Vanderpump Fools: Sandoval Scaries
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBNew York, 2003. Nobody model Tom Sandoval hops off the bus to chase his dreams. After he's robbed, though, Tom finds himself living in a hostel with fellow actor Jax Taylor. Together, they hatch a plan to escape to LA, where he's convinced destiny awaits. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. F...
Vanderpump Fools (Intermission): Sandoval Scaries
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBNew York, 2003. Nobody model Tom Sandoval hops off the bus to chase his dreams. After he's robbed, though, Tom finds himself living in a hostel with fellow actor Jax Taylor. Together, they hatch a plan to escape to LA, where he's convinced destiny awaits. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. F...
Vanderpump Fools: Boystown, USA
February 22, 2024 16:55 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIt's 2010. WWHL dominates late night TV as "Scary Island" rocks RHONY and Luann de Lesseps drops "Money Can't Buy You Class," the pop anthem of gay bloggers. Suddenly, Lisa Vanderpump struts into frame, armed with a bald Pomeranian and a sinister dream! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find ...
Vanderpump Fools (Part Four): Boystown, USA
February 22, 2024 16:55 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIt's 2010. WWHL dominates late night TV as "Scary Island" rocks RHONY and Luann de Lesseps drops "Money Can't Buy You Class," the pop anthem of gay bloggers. Suddenly, Lisa Vanderpump struts into frame, armed with a bald Pomeranian and a sinister dream! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find ...
Vanderpump Fools (Part Three): Enter Andy Cohen
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBIt's 2005. An upstart TV exec with a flashy new job picks up the pilot of a no-name reality TV producer about "bitchy tennis wives" in America's largest gated community. Neither knows that the landscape of pop culture is about to change forever. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the ...
Vanderpump Fools: Enter Andy Cohen
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBIt's 2005. An upstart TV exec with a flashy new job picks up the pilot of a no-name reality TV producer about "bitchy tennis wives" in America's largest gated community. Neither knows that the landscape of pop culture is about to change forever. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the ...
Vanderpump Fools: The Birth of SUR
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBThe year is 1982. A young video vixen named Lisa Vanderpump works the door of a club, and unknowingly flirts with its enigmatic owner. They marry just six weeks later, and over next 3 decades, build a gay club empire that would span from London to WeHo! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Fin...
Vanderpump Fools (Part Two): The Birth of SUR
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBThe year is 1982. A young video vixen named Lisa Vanderpump works the door of a club, and unknowingly flirts with its enigmatic owner. They marry just six weeks later, and over next 3 decades, build a gay club empire that would span from London to WeHo! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Fin...
Vanderpump Fools (Part One)
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBRaise your glasses high for Vanderpump Fools!🍸💃🏼 For the next 10 weeks, we're tearing into the phenomenon that changed Bravo forever. It's a tale of failed acting careers, tabloid affairs, criminal investigations, burned down gay bars, and so much more. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find ...
Vanderpump Fools: How Scandoval Broke Bravo
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBRaise your glasses high for Vanderpump Fools!🍸💃🏼 For the next 10 weeks, we're tearing into the phenomenon that changed Bravo forever. It's a tale of failed acting careers, tabloid affairs, criminal investigations, burned down gay bars, and so much more. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find ...
How Stans Insurrected Bravo (feat. Shamira Ibrahim)
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBShamira's Instagram, Twitter, and website! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The trut...
New Fire Island: Or, Evil Gay Paradise?
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBGay men want to colonize the Med? 🤨🕵🏼 The hellish "New Fire Island" promises "iconic" gay gentrification with beach front views! The only downside? It's backed by a controversial venture capitalist once linked to the Boogeyman of Gawkers... iykyk! 😱 Tickets to Joan's RHOSLC Dramatic Reading! [C'mon Everybody!] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes fr...
Selena Gomez vs. Kylie Jenner vs. Taylor Swift vs. Timothée Chalamet
January 11, 2024 13:18 - 1 hour - 197 MBBreaking! Club Chalamet reports a second private jet owned by Taylor Swift has flown into Selena Gomez's mental health! Behind the whisper heard round the world at the Golden Globes is a curious web of secrets & scandals! Let's untangle it together 🤫🕸️ Tickets to RHOSLC Dramatic Reading! [C'mon Everybody!] About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, ...
Comrade Monica's Liberation of RHOSLC
January 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn which we catch up on the holiday break, the latest in RHOSLC and pop culture, and our plans for 2024! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into...
Patreon Exclusive: Justin Bieber's Purgatorio
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBWhat you're about to hear is a Patreon exclusive episode, in which we recap Justin Bieber's Youtube documentary series. The episode slots in right before our final episode in Child Star Hell, and gives you a sneak peek of what happens over on Patreon. Subscribe now for many more episodes like it! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields i...
Patreon Exclusive: Selena Gomez's Dark and Twisted Mind
December 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBWhat you're about to hear is an exclusive Patreon bonus episode, which slots right after the first episode from our Child Star Hell series from earlier this year. Subscribe now on Patreon to hear this and many more like it! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stor...
BDS: How to Organize Friends and Influence Enemies (feat. Virgil Masters)
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBVIRGIL'S READING RECOMMENDATIONS!!!!!! IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EMAIL VIRGIL@BIGSOYNATURALS. WORLD, SAY YOU WANT TO "BORROW" A "COPY" The Colonial Present by Derek Gregory Palestine Speaks by Cate Malek Let Me Stand Alone by Rachel Corrie My Name Is Rachel Corrie by Rachel Corrie The Iron Cage by Rashid Khalidi Letters From Palestine by Kenneth Ring & Ghassän Abd Allh Zionism And Its Discontents by Ran Greenstein Beyond Chutzpah: On the Misuse of Ant...
George Santos and Rachel Leviss Should Queen Out
December 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIn which we talk Goerge Santos cameos, celebrity amputations, Ozempic housewives, and much more! Skips: Paris Hilton and Demi Lovato Prepare for the Holidays by Making Their Dogs Pet-Friendly Cakes [People] Bhad Bhabie Is Pregnant! Rapper, 20, Expecting First Baby with Boyfriend Le Vaughn [People] Paris Hilton Reveals She Didn't Change Son Phoenix's Diaper for One Month After His Arrival: 'I'm Scared' [People] Felicity Huffman finally speaks out about Varsity Blues admissio...
Jamie Lynn Spears Get A Job Challenge
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBWe're back! From talking about The Jonas Brothers that is... In this week's hot topics special we talk about Jamie Lynn Spears' flop era, the end of #Scandoval, and the dystopian irony of the Squid Games reality show. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Finale)
November 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIt's the grand finale 🚨 As his band implodes, Nick Jonas begins a full frontal assault on gay people, and finds himself an unwitting conspirator in the culture war. Elsewhere, Danielle Jonas ascends to sainthood as Sophie Turner hurtles towards freedom! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Eight)
November 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBOn the eve of their fifth album, a stupid fight finally breaks The Jonas Brothers apart. Churned through Disney's Fame Machine and eager to shed their virginal reputations, what awaits them on the other side? Sex, drugs, and a whole lot of gay rumors! About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find ...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Seven)
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBThe Jonas Brothers are officially in free fall! As Disney cancels their contracts, sales plummet, and Joe grows chest hair, a perplexing new reality show cause fans and the press to ask: What were these former teen heartthrobs ever famous for, exactly? Sources: Actress Demi Lovato to spend Thanksgiving in rehab: report, 11/17/2010 [NYP] Jonas Bros. Manager Looks for Next Star on Web, 12/7/2010 [CBS] Ashley Greene and Joe Jonas Split, 03/17/11 [People] JOE JONAS GOES IT ALONE, 04/11...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Six)
November 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBWith their show cancelled, tour in chaos, ticket sales drying up, and no new album in sight — walls are closing in on the Jonas Brothers in 2010! How did things fall apart so badly for them and the music biz only five years into their career? Palestine Resources: Official BDS Movement Site NATIONAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON: FREE PALESTINE [People's Forum] Gaza: “Each Day Seems Darker Than the Last” [IWPR] Who Is Allowed To Do Science? [Defector] Sources: Nick Jonas Debuts His New Rock ...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Five)
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBChaos descends on the Jonas Brothers while tensions brew amongst the aging trio. As ticket sales dwindle and their contrived relationship drama threatens the chaste archetypes Disney forced on them, can the band even survive Obama's first term in office? Palestine Resources: Eating For Free BDS Episode w/ Alex V Green [Part 1] Eating For Free BDS Episode w/ Alex V Green [Part 2] Where the Palestinian Political Project Goes from Here [NewYorker] The Second Week [TheNewInquiry] “We...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Four)
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBAfter the Jonas Bros historic 2008 deal with Live Nation, industry gossip erupts around their credibility as tweenage rockstars. Camp Rock soon fails to make a High School Musical sized splash. Can their promise rings carry them into the future intact? Sources: The Jonas Brothers in full bloom, 03/26/2008 [LA Times] Joe Jonas to Miley Cyrus: We Got Your Back!, 04/23/2008 [Just Jared] The Jonas Brothers Light Up White House Dinner, 04/27/2008 [Just Jared] The Kids are Alright, 05/08...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Three)
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBThe Jonas Bros forge purity rings to mark their deal with Disney's devil, and are swiftly plugged into the fame machine built for Britney Spears. As she's put under conservatorship, Spears' team abandons her to make the tweens famous instead! Sources: The Jonas Brothers Sign Record Deal With Disney's Hollywood Records, 02/08/07 [PR Newswire] Dangerous Diabetes: Affliction of the Stars, 12/20/2007 [ABC] JONAS, ZAC & CORBIN, OH MY!, 04/27/2007 [Tiger Beat] How Disney Is Reviving A Ba...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part Two)
September 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBLet's go back to beginning: before the Jonas Bros. were Disney virgins, they were tween Broadway extras doing anti-drug pop punk PSAs in New Jersey. But God's kingdom isn't so peaceful; a church scandal and a dropped record deal soon change everything! Click here for tickets to Crooks & Nannies' album release party 09/30 at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia! Sources: Research collected from old clippings and Nick Jonas’ original website detailing his Broadway era. [NJB] Growing Up ...
The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade (Part One)
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 236 MBWe just can't help ourselves: our latest episode is the premiere of our brand new fall series, The Jonas Brothers' Chastity Crusade! In the first episode, we dive into the comically obvious PR spin being applied to Joe's divorce from Sophie Turner! Click here for tickets to Crooks & Nannies' album release party 09/30 at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia! Links: Johnny Brenda’s, Crooks and Nannies [Tickets] Sophie Turner’s Self-Quarantine Life With Joe Jonas Involves DJ’ing and...