The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

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Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 31min

Meghan Markle’s Cash Grab, Hoda Kotb’s "Today Show" Absence, & Why Ethan Hawke Sould Win the Oscar

Maureen Callahan is joined by Royal biographer Lady Colin Campbell to break down Meghan Markle’s latest attempt at making money— a pricey “girls’ weekend” retreat in Australia, where guests can pay thousands for a chance to hear the Duchess of Sussex speak about living "her best life." Lady C also weighs in on Meghan’s long-running estrangement from her father Thomas Markle, sharing her own personal interactions with him and pushing back on the media narrative. Maureen then pivots to the latest Today Show intrigue after Hoda Kotb was noticeably absent from the anchor chair, raising questions about whether her over-hyped “Joy 101” retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona is actually happening this weekend. She also reacts to Harvey Weinstein's first jailhouse interview where the disgraced film producer attempts to rewrite history about the allegations against him. Maureen then takes a look at Jack Schlossberg’s latest Instagram post before being joined by James from Corporate to discuss some of the films that are up for an Oscar award and why the nominees for best picture are leaving both of them thoroughly underwhelmed. Lady Colin Campbell: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyColinCampbellYouTube OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NERVE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NERVE #honeylovepod Mosh: Visit https://moshlife.com/NERVE for 20% off & FREE shipping on the Best-Sellers Trial Pack or the NEW Plant-Based Trial Pack Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 12min

Meghan Markle's Rebrand SCRAMBLE, Savannah Guthrie's Upper hand, and Britney Spears' Legal Woes

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the latest rumblings surrounding Savannah Guthrie’s expected return to The Today Show and what her colleagues are allegedly saying about her when the cameras aren’t rolling, Britney Spears’ legal trouble following her recent DUI arrest, including Rob’s report on the questionable characters now circling the pop star after a massive payday from the sale of her music catalog. Maureen and Rob also tackle Meghan Markle’s Netflix fallout, the resurfacing of a disturbing find on the Royal estate, and the latest drama on Gayle King's CBS contract renewal. They also dish on the Real Housewives reboot, including RHONY alum Carole Radziwill joining the cast. Then Maureen delivers another fact-check on the latest episode of Ryan Murphy’s fantasized depiction of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette in “Love Story." Rob Shuter - https://robshuter.substack.com/ Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREEN Mosh: Visit https://moshlife.com/NERVE for 20% off & FREE shipping on the Best-Sellers Trial Pack or the NEW Plant-Based Trial Pack OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NERVE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h

Oprah & Gayle Get Cozy in Paris, Amy Griffin Gets SUED, & Daryl Hannah Calls Out Ryan Murphy

Maureen Callahan launches into Paris Fashion Week where platonic life partners Oprah and Gayle are in full attendance alongside the seemingly soulless Amy Griffin, who is currently being sued for allegedly coopting her childhood friend's assault story and passing it off as her own in her memoir, "The Tell." Maureen also takes shots at Anna Wintour's nepo hire Chloe Malle and her debut issue of Vogue, calling out her lack of fashion sense and creative direction, before ripping into fashion nepo spawn Sunday Rose for landing on the cover of Elle Australia. From there, Maureen pivots to insider rumblings at The Today Show, including Savannah Guthrie’s looming return and what her colleagues are really saying about her. She closes the show with Daryl Hannah’s blistering New York Times op-ed response to Ryan Murphy’s "Love Story," where the actress takes direct aim at the show’s deeply unflattering and wildly inaccurate portrayal of her. Mosh: Visit https://moshlife.com/NERVE for 20% off & FREE shipping on the Best-Sellers Trial Pack or the NEW Plant-Based Trial Pack Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NERVE #honeylovepod Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREEN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 31min

Savannah Guthrie's Shocking Return, Timothée Chalamet's Fake Image, & Brooke Shields' JFK Jr. Reveal

Maureen Callahan kicks things off with a takedown of the aggressive push by Timothée Chalamet as this year’s Oscar frontrunner for Best Actor, pointing to a string of carefully staged appearances alongside industry heavyweights before unloading on his film "Marty Supreme," and deeming it unwatchable. She then pivots to breaking down the Safdie Brothers scandal, reacting to explosive reports tied to a disturbing incident on the set of the film "Good Time" which allegedly fueled the brothers’ infamous rift. Later, Maureen reacts to Savannah Guthrie’s visit to the "Today Show," where an emotional Hoda Kotb moment and an awkward greeting reinforced questions about the show’s behind-the-scenes dynamics, before calling out Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones for their vapid and nauseating banter about Benny Blanco's feet. Later in the show, Bill from Brooklyn joins Maureen to discuss the wildest moments from the Winter Olympics, his take on the viral sensation Punch the monkey, and Brooke Shields’ interview with Howard Stern where she details her short-lived romantic encounter with JFK Jr., who never spoke to her again after she wouldn't sleep with him. PDS Debt: Get started with your free debt analysis in just 30 seconds at https://PDSDebt.com/NERVE ZBiotics: Visit https://zbiotics.com/NERVE for 15% off Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/NERVE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 8min

Jen Aniston's Friends Wary of Jim Curtis, Carolyn Bessette's True Nature, & King Charles' Plans

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter and Royal insider Rob Shuter to discuss King Charles' reported plans to turn over former Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge to Prince Harry and Meghan, plus Timothée Chalamet's Actor Awards flop, Hollywood's distasteful "watch parties" of the late Eric Dane's leaked sex tape, and Jen Aniston's inner circle's reservations on the pace of her relationship with her boyfriend, self-help hack Jim Curtis.Then Maureen reads through Troublemaker feedback on Jim Carrey's alarming facial transformation, Chris Stapleton's lyrics and live performance, and how "Ask Not" is flying off bookshelves. Later in the show, Maureen delivers another takedown of Ryan Murphy's "Love Story," including the way Carolyn Bessette's true nature is glossed over in the series and offers a real account of her behavior through excerpts from Michael Bergin's "The Other Man." Rob Shuter - https://robshuter.substack.com/ Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/NERVE ShipStation: Streamline your shipping and save up to 15 hours a week with ShipStation—try it free for 60 days at https://ShipStation.com using code MAUREEN. Pique: Boost energy, improve digestion, and support liver health with Pique’s Liver Detox Protocol—get 20% off today at https://Piquelife.com/THENERVE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 14min

Timothée Chalamet's Award DISS, Jack Schlossberg's Nepo Treatment, & Jay Shetty's Self-Help Blowback

Maureen Callahan goes all in on the 32nd Annual Actor Awards, from celebrating Timothée Chalamet’s shutout for "Marty Supreme," to slamming Michelle Williams’ acceptance speech were she skipped over James Van Der Beek but gave a hat-tip to Busy Philipps, plus Jessie Buckley’s egregious Oscar bid and more. She is then joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,” for a breakdown of the best and worst red carpet looks, including Kathryn Hahn drowning in tulle, Timothée Chalamet looking like a valet with his underdressed mom in tow, and a gown worn by Sarah Pidgeon that received mixed reviews. Later, Maureen reads through audience mail taking on self-help hack Jay Shetty — from going unchallenged by The New York Times to revisited "Red Table Talk" podcast moments, and Troublemaker artwork that depicts him as “Jay Shifty.” Maureen rounds out the show with a full dissection of Jack Schlossberg’s CBS Sunday Morning profile piece, his Nepo media treatment, his social media posts and erratic behavior that does not quite translate to statesmanship. https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfiltered ZBiotics: Visit https://zbiotics.com/NERVE for 15% off ShipStation: Streamline your shipping and save up to 15 hours a week with ShipStation—try it free for 60 days at https://ShipStation.com using code MAUREEN. Pique: Boost energy, improve digestion, and support liver health with Pique’s Liver Detox Protocol—get 20% off today at https://Piquelife.com/THENERVE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 26min

Meghan & Harry's Controversial Middle East Visit, King Charles' Silence, and a Vilified Tyra Banks

Maureen Callahan kicks things off with Kinsey Schofield, host of “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,” to dissect Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s eyebrow-raising trip to the Middle East, questioning the timing amid mounting royal drama surrounding the fallout from former Prince Andrew’s arrest, if their visit with Gaza refugees was genuine humanitarianism or a calculated PR pivot, and what it signals for the future of the Sussex brand. They also question if King Charles' silence in the wake of Andrew's scandal threatens the stability and credibility of his reign. Then Maureen dives into a pile of Troublemaker mail that includes a hilarious Hoda Kotb comparison, throwing shade at Andy Cohen’s glam squad, and a reminder about Jackie O’s late father. Maureen is later joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay to break down Netflix’s three-part docu series on "America’s Next Top Model," slamming the reality show's toxic underbelly, treatment of the contestants, and why Tyra Banks should not take the fall for all of the show's controversies. Kinsey Schofield: https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfiltered Tim MacKay: https://www.mackaymakeup.com/ Angel Studios:Stream the award‑winning film I Was a Stranger by joining the Angel Guild at https://Angel.com/NERVE today. Joi + Blokes: Go to http://joiandblokes.com/maureen and use code MAUREEN for 50% off your labs and 20% off all supplements Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/NERVE ! #honeylovepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 25min

Jen Aniston's BIG Move, Former Prince Andrew's Grim Fate, and More Kennedy Family Fiction

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to catch up on the latest details behind the scenes at The Today Show, including the possible return of Savannah Guthrie in the coming weeks and what this means for Hoda Kotb, and how the Royal family is secretly hoping that former Prince Andrew goes to jail. They also dish on Blake Lively getting the cold shoulder at New York Fashion Week, Jennifer Aniston touring a $25M Upper East Side apartment with hypnotist and butterfly-hunting boyfriend Jim Curtis, and how Courteney Cox was spotted having dinner with former co-star and married friend Greg Kinnear, before the pair retired to Cox's NYC pad for a cozy snowstorm sleepover. Then Maureen reads a Troublemaker email that had scathing details about Carolyn Bessette's hyperfocus on landing JFK Jr. and delivers another reality check takedown of the latest episodes of Ryan Murphy's "Love Story." Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com/ BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code NERVE at https://Bubsnaturals.com Jones Road Beauty: Use code NERVE at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Angel Studios:Stream the award‑winning film I Was a Stranger by joining the Angel Guild at https://Angel.com/NERVE today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 12min

Meghan Markle's Inauthenticity, Oprah's Meltdown, SJP's Career Crash - The Nerve's 100th Episode

In this very special edition of The Nerve's 100th episode, Maureen Callahan looks back at a full roster of cultural offenders, including Sarah Jessica Parker and her insufferable career, Meghan Markle and her inability to reinvent herself or salvage her reputation, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and their failing sabotage efforts, Bill Maher and his undeniable misogyny, Michelle Obama and her questionable statements, and the infinite ego of Timothée Chalamet. She also revisits the origins of The Nerve-y Traveler, Taylor's swift diminishing reputation and takes shots at the top offending celebrity self-help hacks like Mel Robbins, Jim Curtis and more. Jones Road Beauty: Use code NERVE at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/NERVE ! #honeylovepod Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREEN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 16min

Prince Andrew’s Arrest Stirs Palace PANIC, Vogue’s Succession Flop, and a Nerve-y Today Show Mission

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter and royal insider Rob Shuter to unpack the bombshell arrest of former Prince Andrew and the palace panic that followed, including explosive allegations about what allegedly went on inside Buckingham Palace and how King Charles’ long silence may now threaten the stability of the crown itself. With abdication whispers swirling and Prince William looming as the future, they ask whether this is the moment the monarchy fractures. Then Maureen slams a woman accused of abandoning her dog at an airport before going in on Anna Wintour’s icy demeanor during a press tour with would-be Vogue successor Chloé Malle, exposing Malle's lack of vision and the unmistakable power imbalance. After that, The Nerve goes undercover at the 'Today Show' with producer Marlaina coming face-to-face with Hoda Kotb in a stealth stunt that only Team Nerve would attempt. Rob Shuter - https://robshuter.substack.com/Rob’s Debut Novel “It Started With a Whisper”https://robshuter.substack.com/p/pre-order-rob-shuters-debut-novelOxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/nerve/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code NERVE.NativePath Report: The simple, natural way to STOP Peeing at NightVisit http://GetNativePath.com/Nerve To Learn MoreLean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code NERVE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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