Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez
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May 14, 2024 • 1h 31min

Kathleen Hanna’s Memoir Rebel Girl (with Nora McInerny)

“Girls to the front!!!!” Chelsea is joined by Nora McInerny (It’s Going To Be OK) to discuss Kathleen Hanna’s iconic memoir, “Rebel Girl.” From Kathleen’s journey as the lead singer of Bikini Kill to leading the Riot Grrrl revolution to starting the band Le Tigre, they dive into it all. There’s also Kathleen’s battle with Lyme disease, her romance with a Beastie Boy, and an absolutely epic run-in with Courtney Love, who shouts our new favorite slogan: "You can’t even read and I’m way more feminist than you!"We’re going on tour in June!Tour info here!Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes: Spice Girls Episode Carrie Brownstein Episode Barbra Streisand Episode Ani DiFranco Episode What Happens When Lyme Disease Becomes an Identity? - The Cut Where to find our Guest: Nora McInerny Website Instagram Tiktok Podcast IG Terrible, Thanks For Asking It’s Going To Be OK Refamulating ***Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 8, 2024 • 49min

Cookie Jar: Birthday Edition

Celebrate Chelsea's birthday with a special Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez unpack reactions to our Delta Burke, Margaret Cho, and Rebel Wilson episodes. Plus they sort out Barbra Streisand's Instagram antics, share their "Baby Reindeer" takes, and Chelsea dishes her birthday tradition to make the most goddamn wishes possible!!!We’re going on tour in June!Tour info here!Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes: Delta Burke episode Margaret Cho episode Rebel Wilson episode Barbra Streisand episode Mariah Carey's “Happy Birthday”  Oh My God Shoes! Chloë Sevigny parody Vanessa Wiliams’ “Legs” Where to find our Guest: Kristina LopezInstagram***Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 3, 2024 • 1h 21min

Linda Ronstadt's Memoir Simple Dreams (with Liam Gareau)

It’s a musical memoir! Tune in as Chelsea and Liam Gareau (host of the Tell Me Everything podcast) unpack Linda Ronstadt’s memoir "Simple Dreams." Together they explore her absolutely epic career and legendary vocals, plus they discuss red flags, dating George Lucas, if the Manson murders can cause a slipped disc, and if Linda hates Jim Morrison???We’re going on tour in June!Tour info here!Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes: Listen to Chelsea on Liam’s podcast "To Know Him Is To Love Him" Music Video (Directed by George Lucas) Our Cher episode Our Carly Simon episode Where to find our Guest: Liam Gareau Website Instagram Twitter Tik Tok Podcast Podcast IG ***Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 4min

Behind The Bangs: How to Pitch a Memoir (with Kyle Ridley)

Join Chelsea Devantez and Emmy award-winning producer Kyle Ridley (Good Day DC) for a practical guide to pitching your memoir. This episode unpacks everything from crafting an engaging outline to finding the right agent and editor who can champion your work. Chelsea opens up about her journey and shares critical steps and common pitfalls in memoir publishing, including “having a platform.” This is a must-listen for anyone ready to tell (and sell) their story.We’re going on tour in June!Tour info here!Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea:Instagram @chelseadevantezJoin the cookie community:Become a member of the PatreonShow Notes: Listen to our How to Edit a Memoir episode Listen to Behind the Scenes of Chelsea’s Memoir Listen to our Betty Gilpin episode with Kyle Everyone’s A Sellout Now (article referenced in the episode) Where to find our Guest: Kyle RidleyInstagram***Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 3min

Margaret Cho’s Memoir I’m The One That I Want (with Joy Osmanski)

Join Chelsea and guest Joy Osmanski as they discuss Margaret Cho's memoir, focusing on using comedy to cope with childhood and Hollywood struggles. They cover topics like racism and sexism, dating Quentin Tarantino, and the impact of being the lead in a groundbreaking sitcom. The conversation delves into internalized issues, the importance of female support, and the struggles faced by Asian American women in the entertainment industry.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 57min

Beyond The Memoir: An Interview with Delta Burke

Join Chelsea in a deeply personal and revealing interview with the Emmy-nominated actress Delta Burke. In Delta’s first interview in decades, the “Designing Women” star gets candid about her 1998 memoir, shares insights on overcoming Hollywood’s stereotypes, and reveals how she survived it all to come out the other side happier than ever. Get your Kleenex ready as Delta shares her enduring wit and wisdom, discussing hoarders, diet culture, and the media's rampage on women’s bodies (and of course Chelsea cries!)Show Notes: Listen to our episode on her memoir “Delta Style” Book tour info here! Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order ***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 5, 2024 • 56min

Beyond the Memoir: Interpreting Britney Spears’ Instagram

A deep dive into Britney Spears' Instagram posts, analyzing the impact of trauma, expressing your voice, and the power of a lil heart emoji. The hosts discuss Britney's autonomy, her memoir, and the complexities of her social media presence. They decode the symbolism of her name changes, explore her struggles, and reflect on the challenges of maintaining a perfect image while dealing with personal difficulties.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 46min

Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter, and Unpacking Country Music History (With Sam Sanders)

Grab your hat and saddle up! Before the release of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter," Chelsea and Sam Sanders (co-host of the Vibe Check podcast) talk about the times Beyoncé has come closest to memoir-level vulnerability. They share insights on the history of country music, make a few predictions about songs they'd love to hear on the album, and discuss its potential impact on culture. Plus, they have a few thoughts on J.Lo’s documentary to boot! Show Notes: Glamorous Trash: Will Taylor Swift, Beyonce and “Barbie” Change Everything?? Glamorous Trash: J.Lo’s “This Is Me… Now” Decoded Vibe Check hosts discuss Beyonce’s New Singles Into It with Sam Sanders: Country Music’s Race Problem Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs “Fast Car” Grammy’s Performance Beyonce - “Texas Hold ‘Em” Beyonce - “16 Carriages” Beyonce and The Chicks perform “Daddy Lessons” at the 2016 CMAs Sugarland covers “Irreplaceable” Chelsea guests on Sam's Into It podcast to talk celeb memoirs Time Stamps(04:09) J.Lo’s documentary(09:35) Beyonce’s art is her memoir(15:59) Sam shares Country music history (18:21) Beyonce’s path to topping the Country charts(20:40) Country music becoming the most popular genre?(21:38) Chelsea and Sam’s personal connections to Country music(24:19) Beyonce’s potential cultural impact with "Cowboy Carter"(26:26) Sam explains “16 Carriages” and the connection to chain gang music(28:09) “Cowboy Carter” predictions and hopes(32:35) Country fashion having a moment?(34:00) Art and activismWhere to find our guest: Sam Sanders Vibe Check Instagram X (Twitter) Where to pre-order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order ***For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantezBecome a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon!Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 10min

Love is Blind: Season 6 Reactions and Revelations

Guest Erin Dewey Lennox reviews 'Love is Blind' Season 6 with emotional insight. Topics include unpacking emotional highs and lows, Vanessa Lachey's dress, Nick Lachey's media training, closer look at Jimmy, Jessica, and the EpiPen. Discussion on why everyone needs therapy, and the drama we can't get enough of in 'Love is Blind'.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 11min

RuPaul’s Memoir The House of Hidden Meanings (with Wes Perry)

Join Chelsea and guest Wes Perry in a drag-inspired review of RuPaul's memoir, discussing his journey to sobriety, San Diego roots, and the discarded eyelashes. Explore RuPaul's childhood, impact on drag culture, and reflections on forgiveness and self-discovery. Delve into themes of love, addiction, and personal growth through mutual support in this entertaining and insightful podcast.

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