

The Nerve with Maureen Callahan
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From pop culture to true crime, Maureen Callahan dissects everything with smarts, humor, and skepticism. Come to The Nerve, for conversations no one else dares to have.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 32min
Meghan Markle Sidelined, Brooklyn Beckham's FAILED Sympathy Ploy, and Timothée Chalamet's Alter Ego
On this episode of The Nerve, Maureen Callahan and celebrity reporter Rob Shuter kick things off with Meghan Markle's failed attempt at securing an invite to Valentino's funeral, Meghan and Harry's low turnout at the Sundance screening of "Cookie Queens," and how Netflix took an extra step to announce the cancellation of "With Love, Meghan." Then Maureen and Rob rip into the Beckham family feud, how Brooklyn Beckham is making all the wrong moves, the revealing texts between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively that prove Taylor was more involved with the "This Is Us" saga than she let on, how Mark Ruffalo's politicking is backfiring on his acting career, and Margot Robbie's shocking admissions about her feelings for "Wuthering Heights" co-star Jacob Elordi. Later in the show, Maureen takes apart CBS' re-airing of a chama lama ping pong profile and Anderson Cooper's journalistic prowess.Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com/Oxford 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.VanMan: Discover VanMan’s Pearl Eye Cream—real, nutrient-rich ingredients for skin and eye health; visit https://vanman.shop/MAUREEN and use code MAUREEN for 15% off your first order.Lovebirds Food: Take back your breakfast with Lovebird Cereal. Visit https://lovebirdfoods.com/NERVE and use code NERVE for 25% off your first order Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 25min
Ashton Kutcher’s Chilling Comments, the Beckhams' Red Carpet Body Language, & a Nerve Glam Tutorial
Maureen Callahan is joined by body language expert Mark Bowden for an in-depth breakdown of Ashton Kutcher's revealing body language, the Beckhams' glaringly dismissive expressions, Oprah’s unprepared response to questions about Stedman, Savannah Guthrie's disinterest in Hoda’s car ride publicity stunt, and what Meghan Markle’s latest Instagram post is really telling us about her relationship with Harry. Then, Maureen is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay for a step-by-step tutorial on how achieve a day-to-night eye makeup look, the best products to use, a discussion on this year's Oscar nominations, and the new season of 'The Pitt.' Plus, Maureen reads Troublemaker mail on Ashton’s ties to former costar Danny Masterson, an inquiry on Bill Maher's birthday release from the Woodshed and a ding dong praising chama lama ping pong for 'Marty Supreme.' Oxford 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.Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/NERVE ! #honeylovepodRemi: Protect your teeth. Go to https://shopremi.com/NERVE and use code NERVE at checkout for 50% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 11min
Ashton Kutcher’s Dark Past Exposed, the Royals Diss Harry's UK Visit, Meghan Markle’s Fake Persona
Kinsey Schofield, a media personality and host of 'Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,' dives into the latest drama surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. She discusses Markle's desperate attempts to showcase their marital bliss through social media. Kinsey also shares insights on Harry's controversial UK visit and the royal family's estrangement from their grandchildren. The conversation takes a turn as they explore Ashton Kutcher's troubling past and his questionable connections, revealing surprising details about his relationships and public persona.

Jan 20, 2026 • 47min
Keith Urban's New Girlfriend, Timothy Busfield's Bizarre Admissions, and Hoda Kotb's Desperation
Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to talk about the latest details in the Timothy Busfield case, the unnecessary disclosures he made to the court about his sex life with his wife Melissa Gilbert, her unwavering support for her husband, the celebrities that have rallied around him and why their support doesn't move the needle in his favor. They also take shots at Hoda Kotb for launching a new podcast that hijacks ideas from other successful shows, her incessantly clingy behavior toward her former morning show colleagues, and her obvious regret about exiting the Today Show. Then Maureen conducts a full prosecutorial review of a video posted by an online tarot card reader that focuses on uncovering new information on Stedman that could move this case forward and aid The Nerve's cultural authorities to his whereabouts. ZBiotics: Visit https://zbiotics.com/NERVE for 15% offWild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/NERVELean: If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER NERVE at https://TAKELEAN.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 16, 2026 • 1h 14min
Timothy Busfield Shock Arrest, Sarah Jessica Parker's Shameless Self-Promo, & Troublemakers Weigh In
Maureen Callahan is joined by criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala to give a breakdown of the latest details unfolding in the Timothy Busfield case, including why it took him several days to surrender to the New Mexico authorities, why he is being held without bail and what, if anything, does his wife Melissa Gilbert know about the allegations against him. Then Maureen rips into Sarah Jessica Parker's most recent NYC media rounds at NBC, making a stop at 'Today' with Jenna and Sheinelle before heading to the local affiliate to hawk a new documentary about librarians (a real nail-biter!) and to promote a new eye drop pharmaceutical on the market.Arthur Aidala: https://aidalalaw.com/Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREENMasa Chips: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MAUREEN and using code Maureen.CovePure: Start the new year right—discover why clean water is the ultimate health reset and get $200 off CovePure at https://CovePure.com/NERVE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 8min
Travis Kelce's Next Chapter, Tom Brady's Desperation, & Belinda Carlisle's Nerve-y Traveler Reveal
On this edition of The Nerve at Night, Maureen welcomes her Nerve-y Traveler partner, music icon Belinda Carlisle, to discuss their time in Mexico and how Belinda decided to make Mexico City her current home of the past four years. Belinda also answers questions submitted by Troublemakers about her illustrious rock-n-roll career as the lead singer of The Go-Gos, her love of travel, the different countries she has visited, and together Maureen and Belinda reveal the poll results of The Nerve-y Traveler's next destination. Then Maureen is joined by Nerve-favorite Bill from Brooklyn to discuss Tom Brady's social media behavior and why he looks desperate to be seen as youthful, Travis Kelce's future in football, how his relationship with Taylor Swift has influenced his career trajectory, and Bill weighs in on Timothée Chalamet and the changing landscape of male figures in Hollywood.Belinda Carlisle: https://www.instagram.com/travels_with_mrs_mason/?hl=en120LifeEpisode Description: 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NERVE to save 15%PiqueEpisode Description: Pique: Boost energy, improve digestion, and support liver health with Pique’s Liver Detox Protocol—get 20% off today at https://Piquelife.com/THENERVE OneSkinEpisode Description: OneSkin: Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code NERVE at https://www.oneskin.co/NERVE #oneskinpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 13, 2026 • 57min
Timothée Chalamet’s Diss, Sean Penn Breaks the Rules, Political Pins and More at the Golden Globes
Maureen Callahan Is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the winners, losers and the celebrities behaving badly in their recap of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. Among the many offenders, Maureen and Rob discuss Timothée Chalamet allowing his girlfriend Kylie Jenner get snubbed by his co-star, Sean Penn blatantly smoking during the ceremony at his table even though smoking was prohibited, Mark Ruffalo using the Globes as a political platform by wearing a "be good" pin on his lapel, Julia Roberts making her presentation of an award for Kevin Hart all about her and so much more.Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com/Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order. Oxford 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. 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.

Jan 12, 2026 • 1h 27min
LIVE! Golden Globes Night At The Nerve
Maureen is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter and makeup artist Tim MacKay to break down the 83rd Golden Globe Awards red carpet.Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com/Tim MacKay: https://mackaymakeup.com/Masa Chips: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MAUREEN at https://MASAChips.com/MAUREEN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 22min
Nick Reiner's Lawyer Dumps Him, Bryan Kohberger's Family Wants Sympathy, and a Golden Globes Preview
Maureen Callahan is joined by Nancy Grace, host of Fox One's "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace," to dissect the motive for Nick Reiner's attorney withdrawing hours before Reiner's scheduled arraignment and what this means for the overall case. They also discuss the public defender's apparent inability to handle the media frenzy of a high-profile case and how this may impact certain aspects of the trial going forward. Then Maureen and Nancy shred The New York Times for giving a voice to Bryan Kohberger's family, disgracefully letting them play the victims. Then Maureen is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay to launch into The Nerve's latest hate-watch "Emily In Paris," pointing to absurdities in both the wardrobe selections and the weak storylines. They also dish on some of the Golden Globe nominations ahead of the award ceremony this Sunday.Nancy Grace: https://www.youtube.com/@nancygraceTim MacKay: https://mackaymakeup.com/120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NERVE to save 15%Lean: If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFFWHEN YOU ENTER NERVE at https://TAKELEAN.comPique: 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.

Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 4min
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Custody Deal, Meghan & Harry’s Price Tag, and Oprah's Workout Facade
On this edition of the Nerve at Night, Maureen is joined by celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to tackle the latest details emerging from the divorce settlement between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, with Kidman gaining close to 85 percent of custody time with their two daughters. They also take a swipe at the latest eye roll from camp Sussex, with Meghan and Harry auctioning themselves off to anyone who wants to pay $100K to have dinner with them, and Rob spills the tea on Harry's Aspen getaway without Meghan. Maureen and Rob also expose John Travolta's baby mama secrets, Mickey Rourke's about-face on setting up a GoFundMe page and the sexual harassment lawsuit brought against Will Smith. Later in the show, Maureen tears apart Oprah Winfrey's workout claims, her incessant weight loss narratives and a deeply disturbing episode of Oprah's 80s talk show.Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com/PDS Debt: Get started with your free debt analysis in just 30 seconds at https://PDSDebt.com/NERVERemi: Protect your teeth. Go to https://shopremi.com/NERVE and use code NERVE at checkout for 50% off.Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/NERVE and use code NERVE to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


