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Louis and Nina react to spooky pop culture news like Drake’s garish 40th birthday party and Jay Z picking himself to perform at the Super Bowl. Then, the two debate which of this year’s movies and TV shows will have the biggest impact on Halloween costumes and play a costume guessing game. Plus, Rufus Sewell joins the pod to talk about “The Diplomat.”

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Louis and Nina review Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” series. Then, they discuss the insanity behind Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s pseudo-documentary “You Can See Everything.” Plus, Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix from “Lemme Say This” stop by to talk dream podcast guests, Nathan Fielder, and white girls they can’t get behind.

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Louis and Nina take a closer look at Shane Gillis’s controversial "Saturday Night Live" monologue. Then, the two review Netflix’s “East of Eden” adaptation and the original 1955 film. Plus, “East of Eden” actress Martha Plimpton stops by to discuss her role in the show and “The Lowdown” season 2.

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Louis and Nina uplift Tinashe while discussing her new album “Popstar.” Then, the two review Tom Cruise’s wild press run and even wilder performance in the movie “Digger.” Plus, they chat about Robert Pattinson’s sinister take on Chris Hansen in “Primetime.”

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Nina and guest host Mariah Smith (“Smith Sisters”) chat about the VMAs, Madonna and Taylor Swift’s award sweeps and whether MTV can revive the ceremony. Then, the pair review Netflix’s “A Different World” reboot and its “90’s fine” cast. Plus, Louis pops in to interview legendary actress Jessica Lange about her role in “Long Day’s Journey into Night.”

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Louis and Nina discuss the celebrity Traitors cast announcement and make their picks for who will succeed in the turret. Then, actress-writer-comedian Diarra Kilpatrick stops by to talk about the new season of her show “Diarra from Detroit.” Plus, Louis and Nina chat about the latest big album drops, including Jhene Aiko’s newly minted Billboard no. 1, “Westside Whimsy.”

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Louis and guest host Justin Sylvester (Yestergays) dig into all things the Emmy Awards. From Matthew Rhys' history making double win, Jean Smart beating Lisa Kudrow, Stephen Colbert's hot daddy glow up, the Fanning Sisters cackling all night. Then they honor the late and great Bob Mackie.

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Louis and Nina react to the “You Can See Everything” documentary trailer and discuss whether Elizabeth Holmes deserves a Nathan Fielder cringe comedy send-up.

Then, the two chat about the movies and TV shows they’re most looking forward to this fall and winter. Plus, a Keep It tradition returns with a new edition of “Blindspots.”

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Louis and Nina have a chat about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move back across the pond. Then, Louis and Nina eulogize country music’s biggest star, Dolly Parton. Plus, the two discuss the cultural impact of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.”

NOTE: Portions of this episode were recorded before the news of Dolly Parton’s passing.

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Louis and Nina discuss the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere. Then, the two analyze Law Roach on “Project Runway” and “Ziwe” to determine how much shade is too much shade. Plus, comedian Bresha Webb visits with stories from her new special “LOL Live with Bresha Webb.”

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