

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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Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 22min
The Kardashians Delete Meghan & Harry Party Pics, Sydney Sweeney's Film Fail, and Real Skincare Tips
On this edition of The Nerve at Night, Maureen Callahan delivers a celebrity roundup with a Nerve-favorite Rob Shuter. First they discuss the underlying reason for Meghan and Harry's attendance at Kris Jenner’s birthday bash and why they were scrubbed from Kris and Kim's online party pics. Then they take a deeper look into the continuous downward direction of Hollywood films, followed by Rob spilling the tea on CBS, their plans for Gayle King's removal, her possible replacement and other drastic moves that are in the network pipeline. Maureen is then joined by her dermatologist Dr. Jessica Weiser, who answers Troublemaker questions and gives advice on non-invasive skin procedures. Rob Shuter - https://robshuter.substack.com/Dr. Jessica Weiser: weiserskin.comOlive: 100 percent independent. Credible. Transparent. Scan. Swap. Exhale. Download Olive now in the App Store & get an exclusive 7-day free trial.Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREENKikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/MAUREEN today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 16min
Meghan and Harry's Distasteful Party Attendance, Oprah's Plus One, and A-Rod's Reputation Reckoning
Maureen Callahan goes all in on the week’s most unhinged celebrity moments. She is joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of 'Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,' to break down Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s tone-deaf appearance at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday bash on Remembrance Day and the latest signs that Harry wants out. Then they turn to Oprah and Gayle’s curious relationship and question the whereabouts of Oprah’s former plus one, Stedman Graham. Maureen and Kinsey roll their eyes in unison when discussing Michelle Obama's grievance about enduring a constant glam squad while living in the White House. Bill from Brooklyn joins Maureen later in the show to talk about A-Rod's new HBO documentary and his attempt to resuscitate his reputation. They also take shots at Tom Brady's egregious decision to clone his dog and the suspicious details surrounding Mark Sanchez's stabbing incident that left him wounded and jobless.Lean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code Nerve for 20% offOxford 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.Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% 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.

Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
Kim Kardashian's Rotten Review, 'The Morning Show' Hate-Watch, and 'Golden Bachelor' Gerry's Creeper Vibes
Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay for a full breakdown of Kim Kardashian's Hulu series 'All's Fair,' which scored a 0% on rotten tomatoes. They also deliver a scathing review of Gayle King's confusing hair style choices as well as a full dissection of another insufferable episode of 'The Morning Show.' Maureen held no punches when talking about Jennifer Aniston's character, the unrealistic storylines, and the absurd dialogue. Then Maureen zeroes in on 'Golden Bachelor' OG Gerry, exposing the alarming details of his past, after his ex-wife Theresa Nist revealed a disturbing statement he made to her during their short-lived relationship.Remi: Go to https://shopremi.com/NERVE and use code NERVE at checkout for 55% off a new night guard plus a FREE foam gift that whitens your teeth and cleans your nightguard.Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order.Vandy Crisps: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MAUREEN at https://vandycrisps.com/MAUREEN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 19min
Gayle King's Departure Denial, SJP's Pipe Dream, and Kristen Bell's Troubling Marriage
Maureen Callahan called it - Gayle King's days at CBS are numbered. The astronaut seemed to be the only person who was unaware of CBS's decision and claims that the network is happy with her work. On this episode of The Nerve at Night, Maureen takes shots at Gayle's denial, her sycophantic relationship with Oprah and her childish Instagram posts. Maureen also puts SJP on blast for her nonsensical interview responses at The New Yorker Festival and rips into Amy Griffin for flaunting her social life online. Then Maureen dives into the dark corners of Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's marriage.Masa Chips: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MAUREEN at https://MASAChips.com/MAUREENRemi: Go to https://shopremi.com/NERVE and use code NERVE at checkout for 55% off a new night guard plus a FREE foam gift that whitens your teeth and cleans your nightguard.Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% 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.

Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 13min
Michelle Obama's Whiny "Look" Tour, Ben Affleck Takes Himself to the Woodshed, and New Diddy Details
Maureen Callahan goes hard on Michelle Obama as she makes the media rounds promoting her new book on fashion, how she opines on her style choices as First Lady, claims there is a high level of scrutiny around how black women wear their hair and says the fashion industry is racist. She also slams Julia Fox's desperation for attention with her blood splattered Jackie Kennedy costume, exposes the latest disturbing details on Diddy, and goes after Meghan and Harry's overly staged home video that ended up on People Mag's Instagram page.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.Vandy Crisps: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MAUREEN at https://vandycrisps.com/MAUREENRemi: Go to https://shopremi.com/NERVE and use code NERVE at checkout for 55% off a new night guard plus a FREE foam gift that whitens your teeth and cleans your nightguard.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Nerve's Hair-Raising Halloween Special: Chilling Tales, Ghostly Guests, and Spiritual Connections
Maureen welcomes Bill from Brooklyn who shares chilling stories about living in a house where a spirit made several attempts to make her presence known, including thunderous footsteps and a radio turning on by itself. Maureen also discusses a message Bill received from their late father that offered guidance with a big decision. Maureen is later joined by Shannon Taggart, a photo-artist whose work explores the intersection of spirituality and the supernatural. Together they discuss the case of a young girl in Georgia named Heidi Wyrick, who was visited regularly by two spirits throughout her childhood. The facts of this family's story are so wild that it could turn die hard skeptics into believers. Maureen also reads Troublemaker mail that details personal spiritual connections and premonitions, and then she has a brush with The Skims Reaper. Ok TrouBOOmakers, let's go! Shannon Taggart: https://www.shannontaggart.com/Dr Gundry MCT Oil: Discover how Dr. Steven Gundry’s Caloric Bypass method helps people over 50 lose weight, boost energy, and reclaim vibrant health—watch his free video now at https://TheHealthyFat.com/Nerve Masa Chips: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MAUREEN at https://MASAChips.com/MAUREEN 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.

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 2min
Meghan Markle’s Mic Flop, Kelly Ripa's Marriage Meltdown, and Celebrity Fashion-less Statements
In this addition of The Nerve at Night, Maureen Callahan is joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," to expose the latest Royal drama unfolding, as Fergie came undone about being stripped of her Duchess title. They also lay into Meghan Markle for obnoxiously interrupting her friend at her book launch by correcting the way she held her microphone during an interview. Plus, more hideous looks from the dying fashion industry with John Malkovich's JW Anderson spread that made him look like a clown and Pam Anderson trying too hard to achieve an effortless look. They take a close look at some celebrity marriages that are seemingly on the brink, including Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos and Lori Loughlin. Then Maureen also delivers a heartfelt tribute to Martha Moxley.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.Lean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code Nerve for 20% offDr Gundry MCT Oil: Discover how Dr. Steven Gundry’s Caloric Bypass method helps people over 50 lose weight, boost energy, and reclaim vibrant health—watch his free video now at https://TheHealthyFat.com/Nerve Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 6min
Paranormal Experiences, the Psychology of the Supernatural, and Philosophies of Christopher Hitchens
In the lead up to The Nerve's Halloween special, Maureen Callahan is joined by Psychology Professor Sam Vaknin to explore the realm of the paranormal, its connection to psychology, the external and internal experiences of the paranormal, and the concepts of "settled science" and consciousness. Plus, Maureen and Professor Vaknin discuss Christopher Hitchens, atheism as a religion, and Oliver Sacks' unexpected take on the supernatural.Professor Sam Vaknin - https://www.youtube.com/samvakninCowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREENKikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://GetKikoff.com/MAUREEN today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!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.

Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Gwyneth and Apple Flaunt Their Insufferable Nepo Life and "The Morning Show" Pushes DEI Storyline
Maureen Callahan tears apart Gwyneth Paltrow's tone-deaf Vogue interview where she puts her privilege on full display, as she sits in her palatial yard sharing her thoughts on gardening that no one asked for. She also rips Gwyneth for her bewildered response to being voted the most hated celebrity in the world by Time magazine. Then Maureen fires up the woodchipper for Gwyneth's entitled spawn Apple Martin for her non-convincing testimonial about being a life-long consumer of the GAP and her cringey attempt to sing while on stage with her other famous parent, Chris Martin. Plus, a total takedown of the talentless writing that ruins any chance of "The Morning Show" being more than a hate-watch.120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NERVE to save 15%Pique: Unlock your healthiest glow and feel the difference. Get up to 20% off for life Visit https://Piquelife.com/THENERVE.Golden Age Fats: Go to https://Goldenagefats.com/MAUREEN and use code MAUREEN for25% 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.

Oct 22, 2025 • 54min
J.Lo's Pity Party On Howard Stern and Meghan Markle's Ludicrous Interview at Fortune Summit
On this episode of The Nerve At Night, Maureen Callahan presents detailed evidence in the prosecution of two repeat offenders. First on the docket is cultural offender J.Lo who stated her case during a recent Howard Stern interview, where she proclaimed that she has never been truly loved by any of the men she's had relationships with. Maureen counters this claim with video statements made by J.Lo's exes, along with eyewitness reports that corroborate their stories. Then, Maureen examines the latest evidence from an offender with the highest recidivism rate The Nerve has ever seen - Meghan Markle. It was a challenge to translate the word salad that was offered by Ms. Markle during her softball interview at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, but Maureen enlisted her highly trained ear and investigative skills to identify the holes in her alibi. We now turn each case over to our Troublemaker jury for final judgement. Godspeed.Olive: 100 percent independent. Credible. Transparent. Scan. Swap. Exhale. Download Olive now in the App Store & get an exclusive 7-day free trial.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.Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 573-654-7335 or go to https://askchapter.org/maureenDisclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and standalone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all your options. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


