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Chelsea welcomes back writer and bestie Jo Feldman to deep dive into the 1993 memoir of TV icon Fran Drescher. Together, they unpack her wild ride to fame with her sitcom, “The Nanny," to the plot twist in her marriage, a cameo from John Travolta, and of course, a sex moment with Warren Beatty! Plus, they try to figure out if Fran’s encounter with Princess Diana actually happened and if Weight Watchers stole good years from our lives!!!! (yes.)

Chelsea is joined by a panel of experts and enthusiasts to discuss the new show “Heated Rivalry.” They deep-dive into the tonnage of internet discourse to connect all the dots as they discuss series highlights, the philosophies behind why this love story hit so hard, the romance book data, the adaptation details, the second fantasy the show fulfills, and a few thorny questions that are difficult to answer but scintillating to discuss. Welcome to the podcast cottage!!!! 

It’s a replay episode! We’ll be back with new episodes on Friday, in the meantime, revisit Chelsea and Emily V. Gordon (“The Big Sick,” “Little America,” “Staying In with Emily and Kumail”) dissecting the pain of growing up too fast and the power of reclaiming your story with Drew Barrymore's first memoir, “Little Girl Lost.”

It’s a special collab episode! Chelsea and What Went Wrong hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into chaotic movie-making stories hidden inside celebrity memoirs and behind-the-scenes Hollywood tea. They trade wild anecdotes, including Tippi Hedren filming with real lions on “Roar,” Barbra Streisand’s blunt take on “A Star Is Born” remakes, Jennifer Grey’s mid-shoot plastic surgery, Elizabeth Taylor trading lovers while making “Cleopatra,” and Rob Lowe’s fight club with Tom Cruise, and so much more.

Find the full list of books and resources recommended in this episode AND learn more about writing and creating by checking out The Behind the Bangs Patreon.

Get ready for a tell-all to rival all tell-alls! Chelsea and writer Danielle Henderson dive into the 1987 autobiography of Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke, who you might know from Valley of the Dolls, The Patty Duke Show, “The Miracle Worker,” or as Sean Astin's mom! From a horrifying mom-ager who wasn't her actual mom, to her romances with Hollywood nepo babies Desi Arnaz Jr. and Frank Sinatra Jr., this book is a wild, wild ride!

A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including  mental health, talk of suicide, violence, child abuse, incest, and substance use. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.

Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez catch up on the hottest pop culture tidbits, including new Olivia Nuzzi updates, the latest Taylor Swift discourse, the unexpected success of Heated Rivalry, Lily Allen’s special “Madeline” performance on “SNL,” Rosalía’s stunning album “Lux,” Cynthia Erivo’s recent book snafu, and why “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has taken a noticeably darker turn.

In the grand finale of this two-part series, Chelsea welcomes back Becca Platsky (Corporate Gossip) to break down Olivia Nuzzi's dizzying memoir "American Canto." Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears, Holly Madison, and Jerry Garcia??? Oh my! From conservative deadheads to Trump’s hidden talent to big, hot, sexy, tall older brothers, we hope you’re ready for the harvest (sorry). 

In the first of a two-part series, Chelsea presents the prequel origin story that led to Olivia Nuzzi’s “American Canto.” From Olivia’s pop-star beginnings to her journalism pivot thanks to a mentorsituationship with Keith Olbermann, you’ll find out how Olivia made power moves in DC through  a combination of talent, intelligence, hot girl warfare, and absolutely fuckery. Plus: The goss and patterns from her ex-fiancé's substack posts and the conclusions we can draw from her torrid digital affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Buckle up and get ready for the harvest!!!

In this subscriber-only episode, Chelsea and producer Kristina dive into “Wicked: For Good” star Cynthia Erivo’s memoir-ish book, “Simply More.” They pull out every gem, from her upbringing as the daughter of a single mother, to the registrar Pat at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art who did her wrong, to her “worming” with co-star Ariana Grande. Plus, a surprising pajamas debate and a grudge poem! 

Chelsea and Sage-Based Wisdom host Jana Schmieding break down “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery,” the documentary about the iconic '90s women’s music festival, founded by singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan that changed the music industry forever!!! Two ladies on one show?? Gasp! Will anyone show up?? They dive back into the 90’s and drag out the Lilith Fair lessons that we can apply to everything today.

Follow Chelsea:

• Instagram @chelseadevantez

Show Notes:

• Neko Case Memoir Episode (with Jana Schmieding)

• Jana’s Lilith Fair Playlist (Apple Music)

Where to find our guest: Jana Schmieding

• Sage-Based Wisdom Podcast

• Instagram

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Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.

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