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1. The Colonial Present by Derek Gregory
2. Palestine Speaks by Cate Malek
3. Let Me Stand Alone by Rachel Corrie
4. My Name Is Rachel Corrie by Rachel Corrie
5. The Iron Cage by Rashid Khalidi
6. Letters From Palestine by Kenneth Ring & Ghassän Abd Allh
7. Zionism And Its Discontents by Ran Greenstein
8. Beyond Chutzpah: On the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Abuse of History by Norman G. Finkelstein
9. The Holocaust Industry by Norman G. Finkelstein
10. Palestinian Walks: Notes on a Vanishing Landscape by Raja Shehada
11. Language of War, Language of Peace by Raja Shehadeh
12. My Father Was a Freedom Fighter by Ramzy Baroud
13. Israel's Dead Soul by Steven Salaita
14. Uncivil Rites by Steven Salaita
15. Inter/Nationalism by Steven Salaita
16. The Unspoken Alliance: Israel's Secret Relationship With Apartheid South Africa by Sasha Polakow-Suransky
17. Journal of an Ordinary Grief by Mahmoud Darwish
18. The Invention of The Land of Israel by Shlomo Sand
19. Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History by Nur Masalha
20. Married to Another Man: Israel's Dilemma in Palestine by Ghada Karmi

Episode Sources:

• Bob the Drag Queen Tweet [Twitter]
• Know what to boycott [BDS]
• A DOUBLE VICTORY AT EVERGREEN [Socialist Worker]
• 5 Olympia Food Co-op members who sued to end Israeli boycott must pay $160K 07/12/12 [BDS]
• The nation's first and only boycott of Israeli products by a food co-op ignites a fiercely personal, community and legal battle in Olympia, Washington, the hometown of Rachel Corrie. 07/2021 [Campus Watch]
• Judge agrees with Olympia Food Co-op, says no members hurt by boycott of Israeli goods, 03/13/18 [The Olympian]
• Israel advocates lose legal battle over Olympia Food Co-op boycott, 02/28/20 [BDS]
• Edward Said on the Death of American Activist Rachel Corrie [Lit Hub]

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 truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

In 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 admissions scandal after 11 day prison stunt for bribing her daughter's way into college: 'I had to break the law to give her a future' [DailyMailUK]
• Taylor Swift on re-recording her old albums: "I'm collecting horcruxes. I'm collecting infinity stones. Gandalf's voice is in my head every time I put out a new one. For me, it is a movie now" [Time]

Hot Topics:

• George Santos Joins Cameo After Being Expelled from Congress [Variety]
• GEORGE SANTOS TAKING LEGAL ACTION OVER HBO FILM 'F*** 'Em & Their Chicken S***!!!' [TMZ]
• Ariana Madix Will Make Her Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago: 'The Biggest Dream Come True' [People]
• 'RHONJ' star Jennifer Fessler hospitalized for an 'impacted bowel' due to Ozempic use [PageSix]
• Alexis Bellino, John Janssen 'not boyfriend and girlfriend' amid new romance: 'Still getting to know each other' [PageSix]
• Former 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Rachel Leviss Returns to Tell All With New Podcast 'Rachel Goes Rogue' [Variety]
• Britney Spears' estranged dad, Jamie, has leg amputated after 'terrible infection' [PageSix]
• Britney Spears dances in lingerie and heels after news of dad Jamie's leg amputation [Page Six]
• Taylor Swift's Publicist Slams Deuxmoi Over Posts Claiming Swift and Ex Joe Alwyn Were Married [THR]
• DeuxMoi Series 'Anon Pls' at Max Hires Diablo Cody, Ryan O'Connell to Write (EXCLUSIVE) [Variety]
• Margot Robbie Stood Up to 'Oppenheimer' Producer Who Wanted 'Barbie' Release Date Moved [ET]
• 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Season 16 Cast — and New 'Rate-A-Queen' Twist [Variety]

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 truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

We'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 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.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Skips:

• Meghann Fahy, Leo Woodall share 'sloppy' kisses at Bowery Hotel: 'You could literally hear them' [PageSix]
• Travis Kelce reveals cute nickname for Taylor Swift while thanking her for social media love [Page Six]
• KYLIE JENNER IN LONDON FOR TIMOTHÉE'S WONKA PREMIERE … Secret Trip, Super Sweet GF! [TMZ]
• 2 Royals Allegedly Commented on Prince Archie's Skin Color, Names Accidentally Published in Dutch Translation of 'Endgame' [Just Jared]
• Fans Zoomed in on a Photo of Anne Hathaway and Realized She's a Lana Del Rey Fan [MarieClaire]
• Kyle Richards puts Kathy Hilton feud aside as she attends half-sister's Christmas party at $55M mansion [Page Six]

Main Stories:

• JoJo Siwa Is Ready to Be an 'Idiot with Love' After a 'Messy' Breakup and a Year of Being Single (Exclusive) [People]
• Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval Weighs in on Ariana Madix's New Boyfriend Daniel Wai [E!]
• Ariana Madix Is 'Reclaiming' Her Power, 1 Cocktail at a Time, to Prove 'People Wrong' Who Doubted Her (Exclusive) [People]
• Tom Schwartz Is No Longer 'Ashamed' to Have Guests in His Post-Divorce Bachelor Pad: 'Major Rebrand' (Exclusive) [People]
• Squid Game: The Challenge' Players Allege Injuries, Threaten Legal Action [HuffPost]
• Andy Cohen explains why he stopped showing his kids' faces on social media [Page Six]
• 'Broke as a joke' Kim Zolciak dragged for posting daughter Brielle Biermann's fake sonogram for clicks [Page Six]
• Jamie Lynn Spears Leaves 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!' on Medical Grounds [ET]
• Taika Waititi Had No Interest In Directing 'Thor: Ragnarok' & Only Took The Job For Financial Reasons [Deadline]

It'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 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.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

1. Miley Cyrus on Her Jump to Sexy Twerker, 12/26/13 [NYT]
2. Demi Lovato Responds to Joe Jonas' Tell-All, 04/04/14 [ABC]
3. Nick Jonas becomes Demi Lovato's creative director, 02/05/14 [Guardian]
4. Joe Jonas: 'Props to Girls Who Wear Heels to Fashion Week', 02/14/14 [StyleCaster]
5. Joe Vs. Joe Jonas, 04/01/2014 [Scene]
6. Nick Jonas Opens Up About 'Chains' And His Departure From 'Jonas Brothers Music', 07/24/14 [MTV]
7. Joe Jonas turns 25 with 'world's smallest stripper', 08/18/14 [AZ]
8. Nick Jonas: I Want a Career Like Elvis Presley, 08/27/14 [Time]
9. Nick Jonas Strips at a Gay Club, 09/10/14 [ET]
10. Nick Jonas No Longer Wearing His Purity Ring, 09/17/14 [E!]
11. Former boy band member and teen heartthrob Kevin Jonas's new gig, 09/17/14 [StarCasm]
12. A Man, a Plan, a Fedora: Nick Jonas Rebrands, 09/29/14 [Noisey]
13. Nick Jonas Plays "Guess the Bulge" With Zac Efron, Justin Bieber and Harry Styles—Watch Now!, 10/24/14 [E!]
14. Nick Jonas: 'I Love My Gay Fans!', 11/07/14 [Billboard]
15. There he goes showing off his muscles AGAIN! Nick Jonas flashes his guns on the cover of Attitude magazine, 11/07/14 [DM]
16. A Jonas Brother Has A New App That Looks Just Like Yo, And He's Been Meeting With Investors, 11/12/14 [Business Insider]
17. Nick Jonas: I'm no longer a virgin, 11/19/14 [Page Six]
18. Nick Jonas: 'Sex is a healthy part of life', 12/10/14 [NYP]
19. For Nick Jonas, Showing Off Is Paying Off, 12/24/14 [NYT
20. Nick Jonas: The former boy bander goes rogue, 12/26/14 [EW]
21. Nick Jonas fails to deny gay experiences 'I can't say if I have or haven't', 11/10/15 [Daily Star]
22. Q&A: Joe Jonas On Gay Clubbin' With Nick, Flattering Advances & How a Jonas Brothers Reunion Could 'Easily Happen', 11/23/15 [PrideSource]
23. Nick Jonas Covers L'Uomo Vogue: 'I'm Proud To Play Gay', 12/14/2015 [OUT]
24. From Teen Heartthrob to Gay Icon, Who is Nick Jonas?, 05/10/16 [OUT]
25. Nick Jonas Reveals His Fetishes: "Absolutely Into Getting Spanked" [Video], 07/17/16 [Gay Buzzer]
26. Why was noted queer baiter Nick Jonas asked to speak at a vigil for the Orlando victims?, 06/16 [Splinter]
27. The Jonas Brothers Roll Deep, 04/10/23 [Bustle]
28. Nick Jonas Reveals Why Singing Songs About Sex Alongside Brothers Joe and Kevin 'Can Be a Little Strange', 04/10/23 [People]
29. The Jonas Brothers on Teen Stardom, New Music, and Fatherhood, 05/24/23 [WWW]
30. Danielle Jonas opens up on comparison trap of feeling 'less than sometimes', 07/07/23 [ABC]

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 truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Sources:

1. 'Married To Jonas' Kevin Jonas Q&A: I'm a jerk in arguments sometimes, 05/17/13 [Digital Spy]
2. Jonas Brothers aren't worried they will outgrow their fans, 07/29/13 [Herald-Journal]
3. Could This be the Last Jonas Brothers Interview?, 10/12/13 [Out]
4. Jonas Brothers: 'It's Over For Now', 10/29/13 [People]
5. Jonas Brothers on 'GMA': 'We are brothers first', 10/30/13 [EW]
6. Why the Jonas Brothers were doomed from the start, 10/13/13 [Guardian]
7. Joe Jonas: My Life As a Jonas Brother, 12/01/13 [Vulture]
8. Adrienne Maloof & Joe Jonas Party in Las Vegas, 04/25/13 [People]
9. Giuliana Rancic and Nick Jonas Hosting 2013 Miss USA Pageant, 05/21/13 [E!]
10. 'Married To Jonas' Kevin Jonas Q&A: I'm a jerk in arguments sometimes, 05/17/13 [Digital Spy]
11. Kevin and Danielle Jonas Expecting First Child, 07/09/23 [Hollywood Reporter]
12. Jonas Brothers aren't worried they will outgrow their fans, 07/29/13 [Herald-Journal]
13. Jonas Brothers scrap tour over 'creative differences' 10/9/13 [USA Today]
14. JOE JONAS SHADOWED BY WELL-KNOWN ADDICTION SPECIALIST, 10/11/13 [TMZ]
15. Joe Jonas Steps Out With Demi Lovato's Recovery Manager, 10/11/13 [E!]
16. Could This be the Last Jonas Brothers Interview?, 10/12/13 [Out]
17. Jonas Brothers: 'It's Over For Now', 10/29/13 [People]
18. Jonas Brothers on 'GMA': 'We are brothers first', 10/30/13 [EW]
19. Why the Jonas Brothers were doomed from the start, 10/13/13 [Guardian]
20. Joe Jonas: My Life As a Jonas Brother, 12/01/13 [Vulture]

The 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:

1. Actress Demi Lovato to spend Thanksgiving in rehab: report, 11/17/2010 [NYP]
2. Jonas Bros. Manager Looks for Next Star on Web, 12/7/2010 [CBS]
3. Ashley Greene and Joe Jonas Split, 03/17/11 [People]
4. JOE JONAS GOES IT ALONE, 04/11 [DETAILS]
5. Demi Lovato Is Leaving 'Sonny with a Chance', 04/19/11 [People]
6. A real bonus for Jonas fans! Joe and brother Nick take off their shirts in Hawaii, 04/22/11 [DM]
7. Joe Jonas launches solo career with new single, 06/03/11 [NYP]
8. Nick tells us: 'It's not over for the Jonas Brothers', 06/30/11 [SheKnows]
9. Nick Jonas On Demi Lovato Single, Joe Jonas Solo Career and Mentoring Kids (Video), 07/14/11 [THR]
10. Joe Jonas Joining Britney Spears on European Tour, 08/4/11 [People]
11. Demi Lovato Doesn't Blame Joe Jonas for Meltdown, 08/5/11 [Billboard]
12. Joe Jonas: New Solo Album Is 'Very Personal', 09/7/2011 [Rolling Stone]
13. Nick Jonas Will Star in 'How To Succeed' on Broadway, 09/7/11 [NYT]
14. Joe "Danger" Jonas Smokes MARIJUANA At Soho Club, 09/7/11 [Gothamist]
15. Demi Lovato's rebirth, 09/23/11 [LA Times]
16. Joe Jonas Comes of Age, 09/28/11 [NYT]
17. Interview: The 'Fastlife' of Joe Jonas., 10/18/11 [Coup de Main]
18. Nick Jonas on Breaking Into The Industry and Collaborating With His Brothers, 11/10/11 [TV]
19. Kevin Jonas: A Jonas Brothers Reunion Coming?, 11/14/11 [People]
20. The A-List Interview: Nick Jonas, 01/18/12 [Advocate]
21. Nick Jonas plans return to Jonas Brothers, 02/07/12 [CBS]
22. Bad luck Jonas, 02/22/12 [NYP]
23. Jonas brother lands E! reality show, 04/30/12 [THR]
24. Jonas Brothers Part Ways With Disney's Hollywood Records (Exclusive), 05/1/12 [THR]
25. Kevin Jonas & Wife Danielle Talk "Married to Jonas," Keeping It Real & How He Got the Girl, 08/09/12 [PR]
26. Joe Jonas on Jonas Brothers Break: 'We Needed To Take It', 08/19/12 [Just Jared Jr.]
27. What's It Like to Be Married to a Jonas Brother? Kevin Jonas and His Wife Danielle Fill Us in! Plus, Deets About Their New Reality Show!, 08/17/12 [Glamour]
28. He's with the band, sort of, 08/24/12 [Daily Item]
29. E!'s 'Married to Jonas' Renewed for Season 2, 11/12/12 [THR]

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 truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

With 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:

1. Nick Jonas Debuts His New Rock Band Live, 01/04/10 [Spin]
2. It's just the time of Nick, 01/25/10 [Spokesman Review]
3. Joe Jonas: 'I Would Love to Be Spider-Man', 01/25/10 [Crush]
4. Joe Jonas Debunks Hilary Duff Dating Rumors, 01/25/10 [Ok!]
5. Video: Nick Jonas Discusses "Who I Am", 02/03/10 [Billboard]
6. Not the teen rebel: Nick Jonas treats Selena Gomez to a day out on the golf course, 02/22/10 [DM]
7. Celebrities, journalists join for night of comedy, 05/02/09 [CNN]
8. Obama threatens Jonas Brothers with drone strikes, 05/03/10 [Salon]
9. Married Jonas Brother Says Sex Not Worth the Wait, 05/08/10 [Huffpost]
10. Nick Jonas says improved show 'amazing', 05/20/10 [Today]
11. Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato Split, 05/24/10 [People]
12. Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas: Can They Still be Friends?, 06/27/10 [TV]
13. Live Nation Stumbles Over Summer Concert Sales, 07/13/10 [NPR]
14. Kevin Jonas' new young wife Danielle shows off her toned legs in an extra short frilly skirt, 08/17/10 [DM]
15. O.C. screenwriter on creating 'Camp Rock 2', 09/02/10 [OC Register]
16. The Disney Star Machine, 09/08/10 [Forbes]
17. Jonas Brothers' heartthrob status might be waning, but Hershey fans' loyalty isn't, 08/15/10 [PennLive]
18. DEMI LOVATO QUITS TOUR: Enters Treatment Center, 11/02/10 [TMZ]
19. 'Jonas L.A.' canceled: What should the Jonas Brothers do next?, 11/09/10 [EW]
20. Demi Lovato not being treated for drugs: spokesman, 11/10/10 [Reuters]
21. Demi Lovato: Details of the Fight that Sent Her to Treatment, 11/03/10 [People]
22. Joe Jonas' knife blunder at Abu Dhabi airport, 11/26/10 [George Lopez]
23. Manager Johnny Wright

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 truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Chaos 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 Cannot Cross Until We Carry Each Other" [JewishCurrents]
• Good Morning Gaza [TheBaffler]
• This could be my last report from Gaza [Mondoweiss]
• Official BDS Movement Site

Palestine Aid Links:

• Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
• Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA)
• Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF)
• Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA)
• Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM)
• Anera (Anera)

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 truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

Episode Sources:

1. EXCLUSIVE: Joe Jonas, Taylor Swift Call It Quits, 10/08/08 [Us Weekly]
2. Taylor Swift: Joe Jonas Dumped Me Over 27-Second Phone Call, 11/06/08 [Just Jared]
3. Joe Jonas Explains Split from Taylor Swift, 11/14/08 [People]
4. Miley Cyrus Still Hates Nick Jonas?, 11/03/08 [Just Jared]
5. Obama daughters jam with Jonas Bros., 01/19/09 [Politico]
6. Jonas Brothers on Barbara Walters Special, 02/22/2009 [ONTD]
7. Jonas Brothers mania sweeps Hollywood as sibling stars turn out to premiére of new film, 02/25/09 [DM]
8. Taylor Swift Outsells the Jonas Brothers, 03/04/09 [NYT]
9. Miley Cyrus Explains Why She Wrote About Nick Jonas, 03/09/09 [MTV]
10. Jonas Brothers' Fourth Album Due June 15, 03/18/09 [Billboard]
11. Joe Jonas & Camilla Belle: So Shady, 03/27/09 [TMZ]
12. Meet John Mayer's New Gal Pal, 04/24/09 [People]
13. The New Older Woman in Joe Jonas' Life, 04/29/09 [TMZ]
14. Boy Band Is Starting to Feel the Heat, 05/24/09 [NYT]
15. VIDEO: Jonas Brother electrifies Hill, 06/24/09 [Politico]
16. Kevin Jonas Gets Engaged!, 07/01/09 [People]
17. It's Official: Joe Jonas and Camilla Belle Have Split, 07/27/09 [People]
18. Joe Jonas breaks down in tears on stage after split from sweetheart Camilla Belle, 07/28/09 [DM]
19. Jonas Brothers are tireless for their fans, 09/11/09 [CHRON]
20. Kevin Jonas Chooses His Best Men, 09/22/09 [People]
21. Nick Jonas Recording Solo Album, Jonas Brothers Deny Breakup, 10/30/2009 [Billboard]
22. Jonas Brothers Back To Disney For New Season, 11/09/09 [Billboard]
23. Demi Lovato Denies Dating Joe Jonas, 11/05/09 [OK!]
24. The Jonas Brothers Promote Xbox 360, 11/19/09 [NYT]
25. Jonas Review, Video Game, 12/09/09 [IGN]
26. Nick Jonas Discusses His 'Fascination With The President', 12/08/09 [MTV]
27. REVEALED: NICK JONAS'S TOP 5 SECRETS!, 12/14/09 [Tiger Beat]
28. Nick Jonas Says Brother Kevin Is 'Really Enjoying' Wedding Planning, 12/14/09 [MTV]
29. Kevin Jonas Marries in Fairytale Setting, 12/19/09 [People]
30. Nick Jonas Balancing Brothers With Solo Band, Tour, 12/22/09 [Billboard]
31. Kevin Jonas - with a different kind of commitment ring - enjoys a sun-kissed honeymoon after his wintry wedding, 12/22/09 [DM]
32. Nick Jonas and The Administration: An unlikely alliance, 12/30/09 [NJ]

After 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:

1. The Jonas Brothers in full bloom, 03/26/2008 [LA Times]
2. Joe Jonas to Miley Cyrus: We Got Your Back!, 04/23/2008 [Just Jared]
3. The Jonas Brothers Light Up White House Dinner, 04/27/2008 [Just Jared]
4. The Kids are Alright, 05/08/08 [Teen Vogue]
5. Kim Kardashian's Dark Secret: I Have a Jonas Brother Crush, 05/12/08 [People]
6. A Pop Formula: The Younger They Are, the Louder the Screams, 05/19/2008 [NYT]
7. Jonas Brothers own the summer, 06/18/08 [CNN]
8. Camp Rock, 06/20/08 [Slate]
9. Cinderella Goes to Camp, and Prince Charming Sings, 06/20/08 [NYT]
10. Siblings more than band of brothers Jonas Brothers turn disappointment into wild success, 06/27/08 [Oklahoman]
11. Interview: Get ready for the Jonas boys next door, 07/27/09 [Daily Mail]
12. This Summer's Biggest Act? The Jonas Brothers 07/29/08 [ABC]
13. Jonas Brothers eye a return to 'Camp Rock', 08/05/08 [EW]
14. Jonas Bros Infiltrated by Teenie Stalkers, 08/06/08 [TMZ]
15. Miley: Nick Jonas and I 'Were In Love', 08/07/08 [People]
16. Selena Gomez & Nick Jonas Share Kiss Stories, 08/09/08 [People]
17. Washington Post Offends Jonas Brothers Fans, Bitchily Apologizes, 08/13/08 [Gawker]
18. Confessions of a weeklong Jonas Brothers fan, 08/13/08 [RecordOnline]
19. Clean-living Jonas Brothers buy wholesome 'Disneyland' mansion, 08/15/08 [DailyMail]
20. Joe Jonas Gets a Motorcycle – with Sidecar – for His 19th, 08/16/08 [People]
21. The Jonas Brothers Grow Up, 08/21/08 [Time]
22. Can The Jonas Brothers Break Out Of The Teen-Pop Bubble?, 08/27/08 [MTV]
23. Jonas Brothers: Pure talent, 09/10/08 [Independent]
24. Jonas Brothers pop sensations mobbed by hordes of screaming 'mini fans' at London premiere, 09/10/08 [DailyMail]
25. No sex, no drugs, just rock n' roll: Are the Jonas Brothers the world's cleanest cut band?, 09/10/08 [DailyMail]
26. JONAS BROS Lords Of The Purity Rings, 09/11/08 [TMZ]
27. The Jonas Brothers: Why sex is off the cards for A Little Bit Longer…, 09/11/08 [Daily Mail]
28. Nothing Goofy about this TV talent spotter, 09/15/2008 [Independent]
29. Taylor Swift Talks – and Sings – About Her Split with Joe Jonas, 11/05/08 [People]
30. Taylor Swift: Joe Jonas Dumped Me Over 27-Second Phone Call, 11/06/08 [Just Jared]
31. Joe Jonas Explains Split from Taylor Swift, 11/14/08 [People]

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 truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson

The 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:

1. The Jonas Brothers Sign Record Deal With Disney's Hollywood Records, 02/08/07 [PR Newswire]
2. Dangerous Diabetes: Affliction of the Stars, 12/20/2007 [ABC]
3. JONAS, ZAC & CORBIN, OH MY!, 04/27/2007 [Tiger Beat]
4. How Disney Is Reviving A Band Still in Its Teens, 07/19/07, [WSJ]
5. Disney Channel: The New, Low Risk Launching Pad, 08/23/07 [CNBC]
6. Disney Channel in tune with Jonas Brothers, 09/25/23, [Reuters]
7. Jonas Brothers @ 2007 American Music Awards, 11/18/07 [Just Jared]
8. Daughtry, Carrie Underwood Stage 'Idol' Takeover At American Music Awards; Usher Offers Support To Kanye, 11/19/07 [MTV]
9. Joe Jonas: I'm Bleeding!!! 11/20/07 [Just Jared]
10. The Jonas Brothers are set to be the next tween sensations, 12/24/07 [OC Register]
11. Who Will Be the Next Big 'Tween Star?, 12/26/07 [People]
12. Brit's Ex-Sidekick Moves On ... to Jonas Brothers!, 12/26/07 [TMZ]
13. Jonas Brothers leave fans screaming, 02/22/08 [M Live]
14. Jonas Brothers on road to superstardom, 02/03/2008 [Seacoastonline]
15. The Total Awesomeness of Being the Jonas Brothers, 02/19/2008 [Style]
16. Annual White House Easter Egg Roll Hops With Jonas Brothers, Cartoon Favorites, 03/24/2008 [Fox News]
17. Photos from the White House archives. [GWB WH Archive]

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 truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip.

You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie
• Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson