Ira and Louis speak to Hari Nef about the upcoming Barbie movie, the response to The Idol, and interviewing John Waters. Then, they speak to Alex Edelman about his new Broadway show Just For Us and the musicians who inspire them.

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Ira and Louis discuss Jennifer Lawrence’s R rated comedy turn in No Hard Feelings, the return of And Just Like That, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, 20 years of Liz Phair’s self-titled, and more. Plus, Dewayne Perkins joins to discuss his new film The Blackening.

Louis is joined by two guest hosts, comedian Solomon Giorgio and critic Angelica Jade Bastien, and together they ford the long-awaited The Flash, pick the greatest summer blockbusters of all time, and marvel at some Juneteenth opinions. Then Ira rejoins for an interview with ASTEROID CITY star Jason Schwartzman.

Ira and Louis discuss the writer-less Tony Awards, Elliott Page’s new memoir, Pound Town as a summer anthem, potential Wheel of Fortune hosts, conflating The Weeknd with his character on The Idol, and gays wearing deodorant. Plus, Patrica Arquette joins to discuss her new series High Desert, making sense of David Lynch, and her other iconic roles.

Ira and Louis discuss new HBO series The Idol, the arrival of Pride month, the looming SAG-AFTRA strike, Tina Turner obituaries, and reactions to the Succession finale. Plus, Trace Lysette joins to discuss her new film Monica, how ballroom prepared her for acting, and more.

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Louis and Ira may be taking a break for Memorial Day, but fear not! We’ve got a riveting surprise for you courtesy of Crooked Media and Spotify’s original podcast, “Stuck with Damon Young.” In this episode, Damon joins forces with the one and only Ira Madison III to dive deep into the reductive trope of “magical negros,” citing popular examples from both reality and fiction. Later in the episode, Damon and Brooklyn-based culture writer Shamira Ibrahim offer advice to a woman grappling with her husband’s problematic traveling habit — asking strangers about their ethnic background.

If this episode has your senses tingling, be sure to head over to the “Stuck with Damon Young” feed pronto! You’ll discover a treasure trove of recent episodes, including a captivating tête-à-tête with marijuana and hip-hop mogul Wiz Khalifa. From his enchanting tales of fatherhood to the ever-evolving cannabis industry, nothing is off-limits. Tune in to “Stuck with Damon Young” every Thursday for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Ira and Louis discuss HBO’s Donna Summer documentary, the addictiveness of Kylie’s “Padam Padam,”movies they actually want sequels to and remakes of, Zooey Deschanel’s favorite LA foods, and the new season of Selling Sunset. Plus, Aisha Tyler joins to discuss Apple TV+’s The Last Thing He Told Me, Archer’s final season, and what it means to take pop culture seriously.

All episodes of "The Last Thing He Told Me" are streaming now, on AppleTV+.

Ira and Louis discuss EuroVision and new music from our favorite foreign divas Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, and Jessie Ware. Plus, Tom Cruise’s celebrity friendships, some light Jeopardy drama, how Ira is still avoiding Renaissance Tour spoilers, and Louis attending the GLAAD Awards. Return guest Lizzy Caplan joins to discuss her new series Fatal Attraction and whether we’re primed for a new era of erotic thrillers.

Ira and Louis discuss King Charles III’s coronation, Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour, Jacob Tremblay’s seemingly rapid aging, Succession’s slow build to the finale, and reminisce on TV shows they swear they were the only viewer of. Plus, Ginger Gonzaga joins to discuss She-Hulk and True Lies, why SAG should be striking, and the time Ira used to be her dog walker.

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Louis and Crooked executive producer Kendra James tackle the black, white, pink, and beige world of the 2023 Met Gala, the legacy of Jerry Springer, and what’s on the line during this incoming Writers Guild strike. Then Ira rejoins to interview screen legend and Book Club: The Next Chapter star Mary Steenburgen.

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