The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat! The Original Beverly Hills 90210 Podcast

It’s the first ever LIVE episode of The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat, coming to you from the Nerdist Showroom in Hollywood! And we’ve got Christine Elise McCarthy herself with us to discuss her time playing the infamous Emily Valentine! Signed copies sold out to our audience after the show, but Christine’s book Bathing and the Single Girl is available through our Amazon page!

Musical guest Prom Queen is about to embark on a west coast tour, which you must check out! To get your own Blaze merchandise like our prize winner Benjamin (including a take on his “Gay for McKay” shirt, or your very own U4EA dealer shirt), visit our merch store!

What we were drinking: vegan proseccoWhat we were eating: gummy eggs

It’s here: the big one. We couldn't think of anyone else to tackle one of the toughest and most memorable episodes of Beverly Hills 90210 than comedian and host of the You Made it Weird podcast, Pete Holmes. We talk about symmetrical faces, feeling like an outsider, and Brian Austin Green’s performance in the episode “The Next Fifty Years.” To find out what you can do to help prevent gun violence, visit http://www.bradycampaign.org/take-action

Our live show is THIS Saturday, September 12, in Los Angeles. Tickets are available at tinyurl.com/blazeLIVE

What we were drinking: American beer, in honor of ScottWhat we were eating: nothing

The blogger behind 20-Nothings.com, and writer of the book of the same name, who also hosts the monthly storytelling series Sunday Night Sex Talks, Jessie Rosen joins The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat podcast this week to talk about one of the most memorable episodes of Beverly Hills 90210.

Tickets to our live show on September 12 in Los Angeles are available at tinyurl.com/blazeLIVE

What we were drinking: Autumn Shandies (1/2 pumpkin wheat beer, 1/2 ginger beer, orange wedge)What we were eating: Halloween sugar cookies

Two-thirds of the Best of Friends podcast, our new friends Krista Doyle and Erin Mallory Long are on this super-sized episode of The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat podcast this week! In this episode, Andrea and Steve take center stage as Beverly Hills 90210 focuses on school districts and gold diggers. You can buy Krista’s and Erin’s books through our Amazon link.

Tickets to our live show on September 12 in Los Angeles are available at tinyurl.com/blazeLIVE

What we were drinking: Seven Deadly Zins wineWhat we were eating: cookies from Canter’s Deli

Listener favorite and Beverly Hills 90210 expert Santina Muha returns to The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat podcast! Listen to her first appearance on our podcast, and watch Santina’s video, “What It’s Like To Be A Woman In A Wheelchair” on Buzzfeed. In this episode, “Leading from the Heart,” when Brenda and Brandon’s cousin Bobby comes to visit, he enters into a complicated flirtation with Kelly.

Tickets to our live show on September 12 in Los Angeles are available at tinyurl.com/blazeLIVE

What we were drinking: Coca Vino (red wine with Coca Cola)What we were eating: nothing!

The writer and satirical genius behind the Los Feliz Daycare Twitter account, Jason Shapiro joins The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat podcast this week to watch Beverly Hills 90210 for the very first time. It’s a family affair with the introduction of Dylan’s mother, Iris McKay. Having her in the picture drives Dylan to drink, and meanwhile, Donna experiments with playing the stock market.

Tickets to our live show on September 12 in Los Angeles are available at tinyurl.com/blazeLIVE

What we were drinking: organic cold-pressed juices with vodkaWhat we were eating: quinoa chips and raw ginger snaps

The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat is joined by Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, a.k.a. Frangela, to talk about racial politics on Beverly Hills 90210. In this episode, “Ashes to Ashes,” Brandon confronts racial prejudice and profiling when a black family moves in to the neighborhood. Guest stars include Richard Roundtree (Shaft) and Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day).

You can buy tickets to our live show, September 12 at the Nerdist Showroom in Los Angeles, with special guest Christine Elise, here: http://holdmyticket.com/event/215845

What we were drinking: sangriaWhat we were eating: tamales

Good friend and host of the No, Totally! podcast, Shaun Lau joins The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat! podcast. We tackle feminism, friendship, and more as the series welcomes Emily Valentine!

Stay tuned for information on how to get tickets to our first live show, with special guest Christine Elise McCarthy (Emily Valentine herself!), September 12 at the Nerdist Showroom in Hollywood. In the meantime, listen to our “Back 2 School: Fall of Junior Year” playlist on Spotify! And order Christine Elise’s book Bathing and the Single Girl through our Amazon link!

What we were drinking: iced coffeeWhat we were eating: McDonalds hash browns

It’s one of our silliest episodes yet as UCB writer & performer Brian Thompson of the brand new podcast Something is on The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat podcast this week to talk about one of his favorite episodes of Beverly Hills 90210. The gang goes camping, Fran Drescher has a gay husband, and much, much more on this week’s episode of The Blaze!

What we were drinking: beerWhat we were eating: pizza & popcorn

The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat podcast welcomes UCB performer Meghan Parks to discuss “Pass, Not Pass,” a very drama-filled episode of Beverly Hills 90210. We talk about being L.A. natives, and we’re all grossed out by West Beverly Hills High School summer drama teacher Chris Suiter. See Meghan at her next UCB show on July 30, La, La, La, LA: A Puppet Musical - tickets here!

Read Kim Hoffman’s Huffington Post article, “What My ‘90s Childhood and Popular LGBT Idols Have in Common” here, and check out Leeni’s band Prom Queen here!

What we were drinking: iced coffeeWhat we were eating: cinnamon rolls

If you or someone you know is experiencing end-of-summer eczema, please visit the National Eczema Assotiation.

For more information on The Cruel Itentions Musical at The Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Angeles, click here.