Eating For Free

Eating For Free

By Joan Summers and Matthew LawsonSociety & Culture
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Eating For Free episodes

  • It's All Bots, Girl

    In which we talk the social media discourse around Chappell Roan, Geese, and other artists who are benefitting (or suffering) from an industry that relies on paid bots, fake user-generated content, and algorithmic manipulation.

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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
    1 hr 17 min
  • The Devil Wears Prada (Anna's Version)

    In which we talk Jusitin Trudeau's 'rapper' son Xav, Zendaya vs Sydney Sweeney, Katseye collapse, and Meryl Streep's joint interview with Anna Wintour for Vogue.

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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
    1 hr 14 min
  • Diva Down Updates

    In which we catchup on our fallen divas: Wes, Ciarra, and Amanda from Summer House; Kristi Noem and her cross-dressing husband Bryon; and Jen Shah's first interview after being released from Federal prison.

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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
    1 hr 24 min
  • 'Summer House' Emergency Broadcast [Preview]

    In which we react to the breaking news about Summer House's West Wilson and Amanda Batula's secret months-long affair.

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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

    13 min
  • WTF is Going on with Chappell Roan?

    In which we try to avoid falling into Chappell Roan psychosis after the latest drama at Lollapalooza Brazil.

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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
    1 hr 19 min
  • The Red Carpet is Under Attack (Part 1)

    In which we talk Jake Shane at the Oscars and the consequences of 'ring-light journalism.'

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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
    1 hr 16 min
  • This Kai Trump Episode Went off the Rails

    In which we dive deep into granddaughter influencer 'Kai Trump' and her possibly-unknown connection to the Saudi wealth fund.'

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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
    1 hr 16 min
  • The Dubai Guide to Influencing in a Warzone

    In which we talk about the latest culture war within the UAE celebrity influencer community.

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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
    1 hr 13 min
  • The Curious Case of Colton Underwood (Part 2)

    In which we dive deep into Colton Underwood's career as he navigates recurring allegations of stalking, harassment, and controlling behavior with his ex-Bachelor star Cassie Randolph after a disastrous run on The Traitors US.

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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
    1 hr 32 min
  • The Curious Case of Colton Underwood (Part 1)

    In which we dive deep into Colton Underwood's career as he navigates recurring allegations of stalking, harassment, and controlling behavior with his ex-Bachelor star Cassie Randolph after a disastrous run on The Traitors US.

    JOIN US ON PATREON

    +2 VIDEO BONUS EPISODES EACH WEEK

    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
    1 hr 18 min

About Eating For Free

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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…

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