Eating For Free

This week in our PMTF series we investigate the rise of country music, the next-gen of artist that blew up in 2020 lockdown, and how this has all, as usual, happened before...

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About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

We're back! In this new installation of PMTF, we revisit the main threads of our original 2023 series and catch up on what's happened since: the rise of neo-country in pop music, bot-marketing and AI-generated music, and the goals of the Trump 2 regime. We also break down the upcoming chapters of this series and what to expect over the next few episodes.

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About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

In which we talk Joan's recent near-death experiences, Rihanna back in the studio, TYGA's 0.0 Pitchfork rating, Sophia leaving Katseye, Barbie 2's risk of getting shelved, and we bring back Ask Us Anything!

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About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

Hello GAGs!

This is a little preview episode of Matthew's feature on the iconic Sad Francisco podcast. Listen to the full episode via the links below:

• About Sad Francisco
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In which we talk 5-Star Weekend finale + S2 renewal, Jax Taylor's fake Smartwater sponsorship, Ariana Madix' revenge porn suit with Rachel Leviss, and Tate McRae's MAGA allegations in her latest Variety interview.

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About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

In which we talk the impact of Bunnie Xo, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's suspicious IG post, Olivia Rodrigo's new AI-startup boyfriend, Carole Radziwill's Epstein allegations in the new RHONY trailer, Matty Healy's Hollywood wedding, and Jennifer Garner's recent interview about the horrors of paparazzi.

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About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

In which we continue to talk about THAT celebrity couple wedding, yes THAT one!!

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About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

In which we talk about THAT celebrity couple wedding, yes THAT one!!

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GIRL ON GAY - WHAT WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING

LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED

About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

In which we talk Ladies of London cancellation, Club Chalamet's Parisian adventures, Joan's dramatic reading of Simone's latest manifesto (tweets), and Karamo Brown's return to media (feat. Jussie Smollett).

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LEFTOVERS - EXTRA HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WE CAN'T SHARE ON THE MAIN FEED

About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram

Hello GAGs, with summer travels underfoot we are re-releasing this patreon exclusive from earlier this year for the main feed.

We are still posting weekly bonus episodes on Patreon, so head over if you're missing us this week!

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About Eating For Free:

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. Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to [email protected]

• Joan Summers' Twitter, Instagram
• Matthew Lawson's Twitter, Instagram