Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Viral Article Book Club: Wedding Cake Smashes, Red Flags, and the Culture of Humiliation


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Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) returns for another Viral Article Book Club with “Higher Learning” host, author, and the best former “Bachelorette” lead, Rachel Lindsay. Together, they dig into Carly Lewis’ Cut article “The Grooms Smashing Wedding Cake in Their Brides’ Faces,” which examines the rising trend of aggressive wedding cake smashing, how the tradition has shifted from funny to violent, and why it reflects the larger cultural moment we’re living in. Plus: hot takes on wedding etiquette, dessert, and why this article is Traci’s Roman Empire.


A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including domestic violence and a reference to suicide. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here.


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Where to find our guest host: Traci Thomas

  • The Stacks podcast
  • Substack
  • Instagram

  • Show Notes:

    • The Grooms Smashing Wedding Cake in Their Brides’ Faces (The Cut) - Featured Article
    • Kerri Washington Memoir Episode (with Rachel Lindsay)

    • Where to find our Guest: Rachel Lindsay

      • Higher Learning Podcast
      • Morally Corrupt Podcast
      • Instagram
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