Keep It!
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 9K ratingsMovies! Music! Celebrities embarrassing themselves! KEEP IT has it all. Each week, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are joined by comedians, journalists, actors, musicians, activists, politicians and more to discuss the latest ways pop culture and entertainment are intersecting with politics and society. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Introducing Dare We Say
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBJoin Josie Totah, Alycia Pascual Peña, and Yasmine Hamady – three young actresses, disruptors, and best friends as they navigate the issues that affect our lives; from hookup culture and social media to structural racism and LGBTQ+ rights. They won’t shy away from diving deep into controversial topics, even turning to their elders – actors, activists, comedians, experts, politicians, 26 year olds – to try to understand the world their generation was handed. Catch a new episode of Crooked's n...
"That Thing You Xanadu!" w. Nathalie Emmanuel
August 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIra and Louis discuss Olivia Newton-John's legacy, their favorite dance songs, HBO Max's disastrous rebrand, Ezra Miller's reign of terror, Kat McPhee's bad voting record, and more. Plus, Nathalie Emmanuel joins to discuss her latest film The Invitation and working on series with huge fanbases like Hollyoaks and Game of Thrones.
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Renaissance” w. Neil Patrick Harris
August 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIra and Louis are joined by music critic Britt Julious to discuss Beyoncé’s massive new album Renaissance. Neil Patrick Harris joins to discuss his new series Uncoupled, his life as a gay man before publicly coming out, and more. Plus, a post-mortem on RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 7.
“The Audacity of Nope”
July 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBWhile Ira is away, Louis is joined by Angelica Jade Bastién and Guy Branum to discuss Jordan Peele’s Nope, modern filmmakers’ obsession with Steven Spielberg, the current state of prestige TV, Brad Pitt’s skirt, Multiverses, the reaction to the new Jeopardy hosts, and more. Plus, Ethan Hawke’s new documentary series, The Last Movie Stars, gives them all the perfect excuse to dive into their favorite classic Hollywood icons.
"Bennifer Getting Married" w. Hayley Kiyoko
July 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Bolu Babalola discuss Bennifer's wedding, Anne Hathway's celebrity rebrand, Love Island, The Gray Man, the monkeypox vaccine rollout, and more. Plus, Hayley Kiyoko joins to discuss her new album Panorama and what it takes to be vulnerable as a pop star. ____ You can find everything you need to fight back at votesaveamerica.com/roe, but here’s a few things you can do: The first, and most important thing we can do is minimize the harm that this ruling will inflict...
"Isabelle, Je T'aime" w. Isabelle Huppert
July 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIra and Louis discuss Emmy noms, Jen Shah's guilty plea, Lea Michele in Funny Girl, Mickey Rourke versus Tom Cruise, Doja Cat DMing teenagers, and more. Plus, the absolutely iconic Isabelle Huppert joins to discuss her latest film Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, and her love of the cinema.
"House of Presley" w. Jenny Slate
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBIra and Louis discuss Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic and the musician's place in pop culture, Lil Nas X's beef with BET, and what the hell is going on with the Barbie movie. Plus, Jenny Slate joins to discuss Marcel the Shell with the Shoes On, visiting Isabella Rossellini's farm, and the joys of voice acting. ____ You can find everything you need to fight back at votesaveamerica.com/roe, but here’s a few things you can do: The first, and most important thing we can do is minimize the harm t...
"Who's Oontzin' Who?" w. Joel Kim Booster
June 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 220 MBIra and Louis discuss pop's house music revival courtesy of Beyoncé and Drake, J Lo's new documentary, the end of The Wendy Williams Show, Jeopardy handwriting errors, and the conservative uproar over Lightyear. Plus, Joel Kim Booster joins to discuss Fire Island, the pros and cons of queer representation, and his new comedy special Psyschosexual. ___ This year Crooked Media’s Pride fund is supporting three incredible organizations that provide community building, gender affirming, and lif...
“Broadway Night Lights” w. Rebecca Black
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBIra and Louis discuss the Tony Awards, 90s TV shows, Gaga in Joker 2, new Grammy categories. Plus, Rebecca Black joins to discuss her music career post-“Friday,” the importance of Hilary Duff, and more. ___ With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure people can still access (and afford) abortion.Visit votesaveamerica.com/roe to learn more, donate, and take action.
“The Steenburgenda” w. Adam Conover
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 214 MBIra and Louis discuss their memories of 90s daytime television, the chokehold Top Gun has on men of a certain age, Ray Liotta’s career, Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein, Kate Bush chart resurgence, and more. Plus, Louis obsesses over Mary Steenburgen and Adam Conover joins to discuss his new series The G Word, comedy as education, and giving notes to President Obama. ___ With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure p...
“Oh, the Places Gays Go!” w. Jesse Tyler Ferguson
May 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBIra and Louis discuss gay travel destinations, musicians being forced to make Tik Toks, Nicole Kidman’s connection to Rebel Wilson, Angela Lansbury’s lifetime achievement award, and more. Plus, Jesse Tyler Ferguson joins to discuss his new podcast, his Tony nomination for Take Me Out, and other Broadway memories. ___ With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure people can still access (and afford) abortion.Visit votesav...
“Babe: White Devil in the City” w. Sissy Spacek
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 206 MBIra and Louis discuss Eurovision, Cara Delevigne’s behavior, Jack Harlow’s new album, Grindr, New York City Center’s Into the Woods revival, and more. Plus, legend Sissy Spacek joins to discuss her new series Night Sky, her iconic roles in Carrie, In the Bedroom, Coal Miner’s Daughter, and more. Also, Ira and Louis visit some of their blindspots in her career from David Lynch’s The Straight Story to Robert Altman’s 3 Women. ___ With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under at...
“Bring the Girls!” w. Julio Torres
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 208 MBIra and Louis discuss the Tony nominations, whether Elisabeth Olsen does Marvel movies (like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) for the checks, Kim Kardashian robbing Marilyn Monroe’s grave, and Lady Gaga’s Top Gun song. Plus, Julio Torres joins to discuss his new children’s book I Want to Be a Vase, Nicole Kidman, and more. Note: This episode contains mild spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ___ With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under a...
“The Gilded Rage” w. Amber Ruffin
May 04, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 238 MBIra and Louis discuss celebrities’ interpretations of Gilded Glamour at The Met Gala, Street Fighter characters, and Johnny Depp’s defamation trial. Plus, they revisit their gay adolescences with Heartstopper, The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans, and White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch. Also, Amber Ruffin joins to discuss late night writing for Seth Meyers versus The Amber Ruffin Show, writing the book for Some Like It Hot the musical, and more. ___ With our constitutional...
”Desperately Seeking Aida”
April 27, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBIra, Louis, and a returning Aida discuss Janelle Monae coming out as non-binary and other genderqueer celebs, Jerrod Carmichael’s comedy special Rothaniel, Elon Musk buying Twitter, hot takes on Steve Martin’s old SNL skits, and the new season of Selling Sunset. Plus, Kiernan Shipka joins to discuss her new Roku series Swimming with Sharks, her Mad Men memories, and more. For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/keepit
“Megchella” w. Alexander Skarsgård
April 20, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 43 MBIra recaps Coachella for Louis, then the two discuss Gilbert Gottfried, odd Celine Dion “biopic” Aline, and flight mask mandates. Plus, Alexander Skarsgard joins to discuss The Northman, working with everyone’s favorite actresses, and more. For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/keepit
"At the Movies with lra and Louis" w. Michelle Yeoh
April 13, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIra and Louis discuss their favorite films, Ira's Coachella itinerary, Spirit Halloween, and David Mamet's turn as a Fox News commentator. Plus, icon Michelle Yeoh to discuss Everything Everywhere All At Once, her roots in Hong Kong action films, and more!
'We Don’t Talk About Favreau' w. Sheryl Lee Ralph
April 06, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBThe ban has finally been lifted… Ira and Louis are joined by guest host Jon Favreau to discuss the Grammys, Bruce Willis films, Sarah Palin, Elon Musk owning Twitter, and Paula Patton’s fried chicken recipe. Plus, Sheryl Lee Ralph joins to discuss Abbott Elementary, Moesha’s second life, Dreamgirls backstage stories, and more! For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/keepit
'The Hand That Rocks The Oscars' w. Judith Light
March 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Damon Young discuss the only thing that anyone is talking about after The Oscars, arbitrary anniversary celebrations, banned books, bad tweets from comedians, and more. Plus, Judith Light joins Ira and Louis to discuss her career from One Life to Live to her latest, HBO’s Julia. For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/keepit
"State of thee Union" w. Gabrielle Union
March 23, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIra and Louis are joined by return guest Gabrielle Union to discuss her new film Cheaper by the Dozen and activism in Hollywood. Plus, Ira and Louis discuss their Gabrielle Union blindspots (The Honeymooners, Love & Basketball), their Oscar predictions, taking photos of celebrities, The Beach Boys, Doja Cat’s Hole cover, Kentaji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing, and more! For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/keepit
'Power of the B-I-T-C-H' w. Danny Pellegrino
March 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis week on Keep It, Louis and guest host Kyle Buchanan (author of Blood, Sweat, and Chrome) fit a lifetime of thoughts about the Oscars into 20 minutes. Then they get into their favorite art that was hell to make, which Batmen fuck, and how it's possible to not know that there are gay people in Rent. Plus, Danny Pellegrino joins Ira and Louis to discuss his book How Do I Un-Remember This?: Unfortunately True Stories, gay teen trauma, and why Rosie O'Donnell is the best in the biz. Join Lo...
'Nora Ephron’s Pot Brownies' w. Kristin Chenoweth
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIra and Louis discuss The Batman, Madonna’s actress boot camp, Katy Perry’s Vegas residency, Beyoncé’s acting skills, and the latest drama with the Oscars. Plus, Kristin Chenoweth joins to discuss her new picture book What Will I Do With My Love Today?, attending Nora Ephron’s iconic dinner parties, and more. For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/keepit
'Six Degrees of Joey Gordon-Levitt'
March 02, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIra and Louis discuss what the SAG Awards means for the Oscar race, Instagram activism, and Sam Elliott’s disdain for The Power of the Dog. Plus, Blindspots returns with Joseph Gordon-Levitt films we missed — The Dark Knight Rises (Louis) and Snowden (Ira) — and Joseph himself joins us to discuss his new series Super Pumped; and his our faves in his decades-long career. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit.
'Evil Julia Roberts' with Marlon James
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBIra and Louis discuss the new Hulu series Pam & Tommy and wild celebrity couples, a recent GQ profile of Francis Ford Coppola, the dangers of mocking Ted Lasso, the Palm Springs DMV, West Hollywood car thieves, and more. Plus, Marlon James joins to discuss his latest book Moon Witch, Spider King and what we can learn from mythology. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the p...
'West Coast Rap Story' with Aunjanue Ellis
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIra and Louis discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Inventing Anna, Marry Me, and Kanye's attempts to win Kim Kardashian back. Plus, Aunjanue Ellis joins to discuss her Oscar nomination for King Richard, why imitating Denzel Washington is a bad idea, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
'A Star is Snubbed' with Nicole Byer
February 09, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBIra, Louis, and Aida discuss the Oscar nominations and whether or not Lady Gaga was snubbed, how Black History Month has already gone terribly awry, Kanye and Kim's messy divorce, and more. Plus, Nicole Byer joins to discuss being the busiest woman in show business and pandemic routines we've already abandoned. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
'Black Money Laundering Month' with Moses Sumney
February 02, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBIra, Louis, and Aida discuss Lifetime’s less than revealing Janet Jackson doc, Rihanna’s baby reveal, Drag Race’s 'Night of 1,000 J. Los', Joe Rogan, Yellowjackets, Selling Tampa, Euphoria, and more. Plus, Moses Sumney joins to discuss his new art exhibition at Nicola Vassell Gallery, his love of photography, and the Netflix series Ozark. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of...
Win a Date with West Elm Caleb! (with Ariana DeBose)
January 26, 2022 08:01 - 1 hourIra returns to join Louis for a discussion of the West Elm Caleb, Andre Leon Talley’s legacy, Charlie Puth’s new single, Scream, The Gilded Age, Joss Whedon’s Vulture profile, overlong superhero movies, and more. Plus, Ariana DeBose joins to discuss stepping into the iconic role of Anita in West Side Story and her recent SNL hosting gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Win a Date with West Elm Caleb!' with Ariana DeBose
January 26, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBIra returns to join Louis for a discussion of the West Elm Caleb, Andre Leon Talley’s legacy, Charlie Puth’s new single, Scream, The Gilded Age, Joss Whedon’s Vulture profile, overlong superhero movies, and more. Plus, Ariana DeBose joins to discuss stepping into the iconic role of Anita in West Side Story and her recent SNL hosting gig.
'Final Girl, Interrupted' with Valerie Bertinelli
January 19, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBOn this week’s Keep It, Louis, returning guest host Guy Branum, and newbie Diablo Cody discuss the celebrity couples that tabloids can’t get enough of plus the ones they barely care about. Emmy winner Valerie Bertinelli swings by to discuss her new memoir, Enough Already, working with Betty White, and moving on from regrets. Then, horror heroines and why we want them alive. Plus, the insidious nature of Disney, Disney parks, and Disney adults. Notes: Buy Valerie's book, Enough Already
All that Glitters is Not Globes (with Simon Rex)
January 12, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBOn this week's Keep It, Louis is joined by guest hosts Guy Branum and Solomon Georgio to pay their respects to their comedy brother-in-arms, Bob Saget and wax poetic on what makes standup stick together. Then, renaissance man and Red Rocket star Simon Rex brings some much needed calm to the awards race. And speaking of awards -- the Golden Globes. Do we miss them? Unfortunately, yes. Plus, Wordle is bad, put the Chaga down, and stop working. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, c...
Keep It’s Legends Ball
January 05, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 60 MBAida returns with Louis and guest host Guy Branum to discuss the loss of Betty White, Joan Didion, and bell hooks. Don’t Look Up draws a heated debate. Yellowjackets is TV’s hottest new show. Plus, what we’re looking forward to in 2022, and more! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
“And Some Like It Just Like That…” (with Thomas Doherty)
December 15, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIra and Louis discuss the Sex and the City sequel series And Just Like That…, their favorite performances of the year, Elon Musk on Time, and what makes the best Christmas music. Plus, Thomas Doherty joins to discuss the new Gossip Girl reboot, what it’s like to pop up on Deux Moi, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
“House of Cuomo” (with Chrishell Stause)
December 08, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Aminatou Sow discuss the downfall of brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo and other American dynasties, Jeremy Strong’s polarizing New Yorker profile, Colton Haynes’ first-person account of being gay in Hollywood, Tom Holland as Fred Astaire, Alice Sebold’s inadequate apology for her wrongful rape accusation, and Alec Baldwin’s ABC Interview. Plus, Chrishell Stause joins to discuss the latest season of Selling Sunset, her soap opera past, and more. For a closed-caption...
“Pull Up in the Sondheim” (with Porsha Williams)
December 01, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Zach Stafford discuss Sondheim’s legacy, Virgil Abloh, the Grammys, the new Jussie Smollet trial, and share Keep It’s First Annual Holiday Gift Guide. Plus, Porsha Williams joins to discuss her time on Real Housewives and her new memoir Pursuit of Porsha. Gift Guide Louis: All About Me by Mel Brooks Half Truth (board game) Zach: Tiffany champagne flute Coffee Butt scrub Aesop handsoap Birthjays (or joint candles) Ira: The Midwest Survival Guide by Charl...
“It’s Very Giving” (with Joshua Henry)
November 24, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Kimberly Drew discuss internet moments they’re thankful for this year, fact and fiction in King Richard, Adele’s new album 30, and more. Plus, Joshua Henry joins to discuss Broadway after a pandemic and his latest film, Tick, Tick… Boom! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
All Too Well (Jake’s Version) (with Steven Yeun)
November 17, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Michelle Collins discuss Jake Gyllenhaal’s association with Taylor Swift and place in popular culture at large, Britney’s freedom, Harry Styles’ fashion, Love It or List It, Spencer, and their favorite film adaptations of plays and musicals. Plus, Steven Yeun joins to discuss his latest film (a play adaption!) The Humans, his journey from improv to Oscar nomination, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a ...
The Fresh Prince Diaries (with Lana Wood)
November 10, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBIra and Louis dive into old Hollywood mysteries and more as they chat with Lana Wood about her new memoir Little Sister, which digs into the 1981 boating incident that led to the death of her sister and famed actress Natalie Wood. Plus, guest host Franchesca Ramsey joins to discuss Will Smith’s revealing new memoir, the allure of Joe Jonas, BuzzFeed’s list of celebs with “no haters,” Aaron Rodgers' turning heel, and why memeing the Astroworld tragedy sucks. For a closed-captioned version of...
"What Nancy Meyers Fans Want" (with Gaby Hoffmann)
November 03, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Sylvia Obell discuss Chris Pratt as Garfield, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's alleged romance, the Real Housewives of Dubai, Days of Our Lives revisiting Marlena's possession storyline, classic Meryl Streep films, and the latest seasons of Succession, Insecure, and You. Plus, Gaby Hoffmann joins to discuss her new Mike Mills film C'mon C'mon, Nancy Meyers films, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a t...
“The Last Biopic Show” (with Claire Foy)
October 27, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Saeed Jones discuss Dune and the state of Hollywood sci-fi films, this fall’s slate of upcoming biopics and their favorite and least favorite films in the genre, Adele’s Vogue 73 Questions, the tragedy on the set of Alec Baldwin’s new film, and Dave Chappelle’s response to the Netflix protests. Plus, Claire Foy joins to discuss her new biopic The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, her iconic past roles, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please ...
“Au Parasocial” (with Sutton Foster)
October 20, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Traci Thomas discuss how we should talk about celebrities now, their favorite actors’ best and worst films, Meghan McCain’s reasoning for leaving The View, NFL coach Jon Gruden’s firing, and what constitutes a “shitshow.” Plus, Sutton Foster joins to discuss her new memoir Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life, her history on Broadway, and the upcoming revival of The Music Man. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a ...
"Celebrity Pod Match" (with Carrie Brownstein)
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Tre'Vell Anderson discuss Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special, the celebrity podcast boom, the fifth installment of Scream, Jeopardy! conspiracies, and gaps in elevators. Plus, Carrie Brownstein joins to discuss her new film The Nowhere Inn, music documentaries, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
"Lock, Stock and Two Hundred Episodes" (with Alan Cumming)
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBFor Keep It's 200th episode, Ira and Louis are joined by guest host Leslie Grossman to discuss Facebook's shut down, Britney Spears' imminent freedom from her conservatorship, Adele's return, and Ellen Pompeo's feud with Denzel Washington. Plus, Alan Cumming joins to discuss his new memoir Baggage, Spice World, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the na...
“Tony! Tony! Tonỳ!” (with Annaleigh Ashford)
September 29, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Denne Michele discuss the Tony Awards’ comeback, Elvira’s coming out and our favorite (and least favorite) coming out stories, Dear Evan Hansen, Kelly Price’s alleged disappearance, and more. Plus, Annaleigh Ashford joins to discuss Impeachment: American Crime Story and reuniting with the theatre community at the Tonys. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@croo...
“The Crown’s Speech(es)” (with Hayley Mills)
September 22, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Solomon Georgio discuss the 73rd Primetime Emmys, Lil Nas X’s debut album, Norm Macdonald, the 10th anniversary of Call Me Maybe, the struggle of being a Barb, and more. Plus, Louis chats with Hayley Mills about her career and new memoir Forever Young. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
“Ira and Louis Variety Hour! Vol. 3: Barbageddon” (w. Antoni Porowski)
September 15, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 75 MBIra and Louis discuss The VMAS, The Met Gala, Nicki Minaj’s anti-vax tweets, Kacey Musgrave’s divorce album star-crossed, and the CBS reality show The Activist. Plus, Antoni Porowski joins to discuss his new cookbook Let’s Do Dinner, his favorite Real Housewife of Potomac, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Correction: This e...
“Kiss Kiss Bravo Bravo”
September 08, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Rae Sanni discuss Drake’s new album Certified Lover Boy and his beef with Kanye, the Real Housewives franchise’s descent into true crime, 50 Cent posts about Michael K. Williams’ death, Carrie’s outfits in And Just Like That…, Dolce & Gabbana’s PR comeback, and more! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
"Requiem for a Donda" (with Minnie Driver)
September 01, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 78 MBIra, Louis, and Aida discuss "Donda", The Black Film Archive, the Spencer trailer, He's All That, The Green Knight, and Tony Hawk's blood skateboards. Plus, Minnie Driver joins to discuss Cinderella, her new love of podcasting, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.
"OnlyFans and Where to Find Them" (with Jurnee Smollett)
August 25, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBIra, Louis, and Aida discuss OnlyFans censoring pornographic content, backlash against Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Tiffany's ad, the Milk Crate challenge, polarizing puppet film Annette, and their erotic thriller blindspots (Cruel Intentions, Basic Instinct, and Body of Evidence). Plus, Jurnee Smollett joins to discuss her Emmy nom for Lovecraft Country and what she's learned from Alfre Woodward, Francis Ford Coppola, Robin Williams, and others. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, pleas...
“In the Heat of the White” (with Brett Goldstein)
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIra, Louis, and guest host Doreen St. Félix discuss The White Lotus season finale and criticisms of the show, the fatphobic and misogynoir backlash to Lizzo’s new song “Rumors,” Alabama Rush Week, Jeopardy! hosting drama, and more. Plus, Brett Goldstein joins to discuss Ted Lasso and what movies tell us about ourselves. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the nam...