The Reheat

It's another Hot Off The Press. This week, we are discussing Meghan Markle's horrific year, complete with our analysis of the disturbing allegations that her father, Thomas Markle, may have possessed child sexual abuse material. We also weigh in on People Magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive, Noah Wyle (spoiler: he wasn't our choice), and why the hit Netflix show Below is a spooky victory for Canadian television. Join us for your weekly dose of tea!  

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:

— Selma Blair bit Someone on a plane. Is she okay?

— Blake Lively vs. Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni, and the internet

— Meghan Markle vs. The Royal Family

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You know what you did, Heidi! This week, we're kicking off The Reheat Book Club with a trip back to 2006 and the glorious, messy world of MTV's The Hills. We're joined by writer and editor Lisa Whittington-Hill, author of the juicy new book You Know What You Did: The Hills, to revisit the reality TV phenomenon that gave us Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt and some of the most iconic feuds in pop culture history. From the rise and fall of Lauren and Heidi's friendship to the show's questionable relationship with reality, we unpack how The Hills helped shape modern celebrity culture, the misogyny and tabloid obsession of the 2000s, and why we still can't look away 20 years later. Plus, we debate the show's biggest life lessons, dream-cast a Hills adaptation and ask the most important question of all: Was Lauren right to choose Paris? Grab your combat boots (but please don't wear them to the beach) and join us!

And if you want to win a copy of Lisa Whittington-Hill's You Know What You Did: The Hills, enter here and read along with us! You can also follow Lisa on Instagram here.

📚 For further reading:
— Funny or Die's Hills skit, featuring James Franco & Mila Kunis

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
— Selma Blair bit someone on a plane. Is she ok?
— Spencer Pratt: From reality TV villain to politician?!
— Real Housewives: Inside reality TV’s most powerful empire, with Laura Hensley

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This week, we're talking about Selma Blair. At one point, Selma  was one of the most promising young starlets, acting alongside Reese Witherspoon in both Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde. While she never broke big, Selma did become a recognizable character actress and something of a fashion icon. A few decades later, Selma is now more infamous than famous, making headlines for her upsetting behaviour on airplanes. At the same time, Selma  is an MS patient and an outspoken advocate for people living with disabilities. However, she's also known for her repeated incidents of Islamophobia. How do we make sense of this complicated person? Listen as we try! 

Also, this month, our book club is reading Lisa Whittington-Hill's You Know What You Did: The Hills. Enter here to win a copy of this delicious retrospective on one of the most iconic reality shows of all time!  

📚 For further reading:
– Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up, Selma Blair 
– Selma Blair's Team Breaks Silence After Plane Incident and Arrest 

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
— Ariana Grande, Karen Carpenter and Hollywood’s eating disorder problem
— Does Lena Dunham deserve yet another comeback? 
— Meghan Markle vs. The Royal Family

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Taylor Swift's smug married girl era is upon us, but is it genuine happiness or a carefully calculated rebrand? This week, we unpack her eyebrow-raising SNL cameo alongside Dakota Johnson, and ask whether the pop star is embracing a more traditional image while distancing herself from her messy single girl past. Then, we dive into royal family drama as Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, makes explosive allegations about King Charles in his new memoir. Is he honouring his late sister's memory, settling old scores, or simply cashing in? Plus, we're talking Pete Davidson's influencer rant, Travis Barker's health scare, and a few other fresh  headlines. 

💝 A  special code for our listeners:
— Use "REHEAT15" to get 15% off a stay at Toronto's Ode Hotel, one of our wonderful event sponsors

📚 For further reading:
— Tina Brown's interview with Charles Spencer

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Blake Lively vs. Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni, and the internet
– Dissecting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
– Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams: The sexiest couple Canada has ever seen

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To celebrate The Reheat's fifth anniversary, last week, we recorded a live episode of the show at Toronto's Book Bar! We also brought along our friends, Stacy Lee Kong of Friday Things, Chris Hanna of Film Me In, and Laura Hensley of That's My Opinion!. The result? A raucous panel on the state of popular culture. Is modern fandom sort of toxic? Is monoculture truly dead — and what's replaced it? What's the most unmissable reality TV right now? Why are book lovers referring to 2026 as The Year of The Memoir, and which celebrity memoirs should you be checking out of the library? We address all these burning questions and more. 

To make the night even more special, we announced the start of The Reheat's new book club! Each month, we will select a new pop culture-y read to talk about on the show. Our book club pick for October is none other than You Know What You Did: The Hills, a retrospective of the groundbreaking reality show by Lisa Whittington-Hill!  

A big thank you to all of our partners for the event, including Cheekbone Beauty, Doll Factory By Damzels, Ode Hotel Toronto, The Cookie Witch, and Zoe's Story Labs.

📚 For further (book club) reading:
You Know What You Did, By Lisa Whittington-Hill 

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
Blake Lively vs Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni, and the Internet
Dissecting Lena Dunham's Famesick
Justin Bieber: From teen idol to pop music survivor

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This week on The Reheat, we’re joined by Canadian TV icon Rick Campanelli to talk about his new memoir, Tempted, and the wild ride of his career — from the glory days of MuchMusic to the parts of his life he kept private for years. Rick opens up about fame, gambling addiction and recovery, reflects on what MuchMusic meant to a generation, and shares unforgettable stories from his years interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world, including Whitney Houston and Britney Spears. It’s nostalgic, candid and full of behind-the-scenes MuchMusic lore. Join us!

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📚 Pick up Rick's memoir Tempted wherever you buy your books! And follow him here.

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Ariana Grande, Karen Carpenter and Hollywood’s eating disorder problem
– Blake Lively vs. Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni, and the internet
– Dissecting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

🔗 Once you're done listening, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! 

Plus, connect with us on social media here:

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🎉 Come celebrate five years of The Reheat! Join Sadaf and Sarah for The Reheat: Live! on Wednesday, September 30, from 7–9 p.m. at Book Bar (600 Markham St., Toronto), featuring special guests Stacy Lee Kong, Chris Hanna and Laura Hensley. Expect pop-culture hot takes, games, giveaways, treats and a very special announcement. Buy your tickets here.

🎟️ P.S. Listeners can use code xoxogossipgirl for 15% off your tickets. See you there!

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In this first season episode from our archives, we assess how the celebrity sex tape has long been a salacious and voyeuristic fascination for the media and its subjects' fans. But oddly, when it comes to male stars, their tapes have seemed to serve as fuel for their fire, while for female stars, the only rhetoric has been slut-shaming. We dive into the story behind the tapes of everyone from Rob Lowe to Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee to Paris Hilton to understand why, and what sort of ripple effect celebrity sex tapes have left in the years since.

📚 For further reading:
— Vanity Fair’s “Paris Hilton, In Reflection”
— NYT’s “Sex, Lawsuits and Celebrities Caught on Tape”
— Rolling Stone’s “Pam and Tommy: The Untold Story of the World’s Most Infamous Sex Tape”

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
– Ariana Grande, Karen Carpenter and Hollywood’s eating disorder problem
– Blake Lively vs. Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni, and the internet
– How Pamela Anderson finally became more than a sex symbol

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Do you love cinema and celebrities? If so, The Toronto International Film Festival is your paradise. It's the world's largest public film festival, held each September in the world's most diverse city! As long-time Torontonians, your friends at The Reheat are giving you a special episode, all about the history of The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). From its founding to the juiciest celebrity moments that went down on - and off - The Red Carpet, you'll hear about all of it! Want to know what antics Robert Downey jr got up to at TIFF in the 90s? Curious to hear about what kind of weirdness goes down when Hollywood executives get into a bidding war for a movie? We'll explore all of it this week!

Note: This episode was recorded before TIFF 2026 began. 

And, for anyone who would like to attend The Reheat's Live Show at Toronto's Book Bar on September 30th, here's a discount code for tickets: xoxogossipgirl. Tickets can be purchased here. 

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
— Ariana Grande, Karen Carpenter and Hollywood’s eating disorder problem
— Jeffrey Epstein: Everything You Need to Know
— Meghan Markle vs. The Royal Family

🔗 Once you're done doing all of the above, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! 

Plus, connect with us on social media here:

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This week, we discuss Harry and Meghan's return to The UK (but not to Royal duties). How will the Duke and Duchess fit back into British Life,  after their lengthy sojourn in the United States? Sarah offers her insights as someone who has recently returned from Sussex itself! We also discuss the delicious (if derivative) new YA television series set in Muskoka, Sterling Point. With so many TV series now set in The Great White North (Hello Every Year after and Heated Rivalry), is Canada now sexy? We say yes! And finally, we also weigh in on the tragic and infuriating trial of Lindsay Clancy (which had not yet ended in a mistrial at the time of this recording).  

And, for anyone who would like to attend The Reheat's Live Show at Toronto's Book Bar on September 30th, here's a discount code for tickets: xoxogossipgirl. Tickets can be purchased here. 

🎧 A few recent episodes we think you might like:
— Ariana Grande, Karen Carpenter and Hollywood’s eating disorder problem
— Blake Lively vs. Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni, and the internet
— Meghan Markle vs. The Royal Family

🔗 Once you're done doing all of the above, why not subscribe to our Patreon here? You'll find some exclusive goodies! 

Plus, connect with us on social media here:

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In this episode from our archives, with the news that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be returning to the U.K., we discuss the life of Meghan, exploring her journey from a Hollywood actress all the way to the Duchess of Sussex. We touch on her early life, career struggles, rise to fame on the show Suits, and the intense media scrutiny she faced after marrying Prince Harry. This includes her friendships, particularly with Jessica Mulroney, and the impact of race and class in the media's portrayal of her. Buckle in.

📚 For further reading:

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