The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

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Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 14min

Prince Andrew's Royal Exit, Influencers Eclipse A-Listers, Drew Barrymore's Shocking Victory

Maureen is joined by Substack's "Naughty But Nice" celebrity reporter Rob Shuter to break down the latest Royal drama, why scandal scarred Prince Andrew was stripped of his Duke of York title and how Prince William was the muscle behind his exile. They also dish on Meghan Markle begging designers for freebies, how her Paris trip catalyzed more strain between her family and the Royals, and how Hollywood stardom is trending downward as influencers gain more fame and attention than movie stars. Maureen also rips into celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Lawrence for saying their good looks cost them acting roles and questions why Drew Barrymore won three daytime Emmys. Plus, a Drew video mashup that will give you all the feels.Rob Shuter - https://robshuter.substack.com/Join The Nerve on Substack - https://thenerveshow.substack.com/Vandy Crisps: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MAUREEN at https://vandycrisps.com/MAUREENJones Road Beauty: Use code NERVE at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with Purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #adAware 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.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 6min

Jennifer Aniston’s Lame Product Plugs, Alec Baldwin’s Self-Destruction, and Whitney Cummings’ Racism Rant

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay to take apart Jennifer Aniston’s "What’s In My Bag” video for Harper's Bazaar, which was nothing more than shameless promotion for her own beauty product line and sponsorships. They also slam her snooty reason for turning down “SNL” and highlight her repetitive acting tics while breaking down the best and worst moments from the latest episode of “The Morning Show.” Then, Maureen exposes Alec Baldwin’s car crash fallacy and his ongoing pattern of dodging accountability. Plus, Maureen reacts to Whitney Cummings doubling down on her performance at the “Riyadh Comedy Festival” in Saudi Arabia.CovePure: Invest in clean water. Go to https://CovePure.com/NERVE to get $200 off your purchase.Lean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code Nerve for 20% offBeam: 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.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 2min

Ryan Reynolds Reveals More Twisted Tales, Plus Mark Halperin Explains His Taylor Swift Fandom & More

Maureen goes for round two on Ryan Reynolds dark admissions on "Late Night" with Seth Meyers, pointing to the devil that's in the details of his personal anecdotes, while she scorches Meyers for laughing off Ryan's depravities. Then Mark Halperin, Host of "Up Next" with Mark Halperin, debuts his "inner Maureen" by giving his hot takes on Meghan Markle's poor decisions, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's split, and explains why he is a die-hard Taylor Swift fan. Then, Maureen and Mark share their opposing views on Apple TV's "The Morning Show" as well as discuss Michelle Obama's relatability.Olive: 100 percent independent. Credible. Transparent. Scan. Swap. Exhale. Download Olive now in the App Store & get an exclusive 7-day free trial. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NERVE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod 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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Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 9min

Meghan and Harry's Marriage Rift, J.Lo's Box Office Flop, and a Nerve Exclusive with Donna Presley

Maureen is joined by Kinsey Schofield, Host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," to shatter the public facade being put forth by Meghan and Harry and break down the latest drama unfolding throughout the Royal family. They also rip into J.Lo's already failing film, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and expose Priscilla Presley's mounting legal woes. Then, Maureen gives a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood icon Diane Keaton, who passed away suddenly at age 79. Plus, in a Nerve exclusive interview, Maureen goes deep with Elvis Presley's cousin, Donna Presley, who offers an unfiltered take on Priscilla's character.Kinsey Schofield - https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfilteredDonna Presley - https://www.youtube.com/@DonnaPresleyOfficial Masa Chips: Get 25% off your first order | Use code MAUREEN at https://MASAChips.com/MAUREENAware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order.Pique: Unlock your healthiest glow and feel the difference. Get up to 20% off for life Visit 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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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 31min

"The Morning Show" Hate-Watch, Jen Aniston Feigns Shyness, and Pete Davidson’s Shameful Decision

Maureen Callahan is joined by celebrity makeup artist Tim MacKay for a total takedown of season 4 of "The Morning Show" on Apple TV. Together they rip apart the poorly written plotlines, the subpar acting, the unrealistic dialogue and the overall confusing story arc. Maureen zeroes in on the show's lead character played by Jennifer Aniston, illustrating parallels between Aniston's real-life and her on-screen persona, proving she is not as nice as the media paints her to be. Then Maureen goes for round two on the comedians who are still justifying their decision to perform in Saudi Arabia, choosing money over morality. She takes extra shots at Pete Davidson for his participation, considering his dad was killed on 9/11.Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order. Cowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code MAUREEN at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/MAUREEN 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.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 27min

Ryan Reynolds' Deviance, Cheryl Hines' Marital Mitigation, and Chelsea Clinton's Sad Podcast Debut

On our first episode of The Nerve At Night, Maureen launches a full-blown prosecution on Ryan Reynolds, debunking his Hollywood "nice guy" image with undeniable evidence from Reynolds' past, including his foul behavior during public appearances, multiple dark anecdotes that he has told about himself and others have shared in the media, and through the resurrection of a story that details Reynolds' sick fascination with fire. Then Maureen takes a shot at Cheryl Hines' recent explanation of her marriage communication style and shreds nepo baby, Chelsea Clinton, for her third attempt to establish herself as a media personality.Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/NERVE and use code NERVE to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.Aware House: Visit https://awarehouseshop.com/discount/THENERVE & use code THENERVE for 15% off your first order.Morning Kick: Chuck Norris: Avoid these 3 Foods Like The Plague, Watch his method by clicking the link here: https://chuckdefense.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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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 25min

Meghan Markle's Disrespect, Keith Urban's Sex Secrets, and "Project Runway" Star Exposes Andy Cohen

Maureen is joined by Substack's "Naughty But Nice" celebrity reporter, Rob Shuter, and together they break down the Diddy sentencing, what this means for the convicted rapper going forward and how he'll probably land Malibu-level imprisonment. Then they both go off on the terrible choices exhibited by Meghan Markle and her brazen trip to Paris for Fashion Week, adorned in the shameful designer Balenciaga. Maureen points out how disrespectful it was for Meghan to take video of the very tunnel where Princess Diana was killed in car a crash. They also wipe the floor with Keith Urban and J.Lo's obnoxious Today Show appearance. Plus, Maureen gets all the behind-the-scenes tea from former Bravo reality star and Project Runway contestant, Kenley Collins.Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webKenley Collins: https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-seams-with-kenley-collins/ 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NERVE to save 15%Remi: Protect your teeth. Go to https://shopremi.com/NERVE and use code NERVE at checkout for 50% off.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.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 20min

Hoda Kotb's Reinvention Flop, Gwyneth Paltrow's Embarrassing GAP Ad, and Keith Urban's Infidelity Exposed

On today's edition of The Nerve, Maureen Callahan unleashes on a trifecta of cultural offenders. First, she goes all in on Hoda Kotb's business flop, her inability to reinvent herself as a self-help guru, her desperation for the spotlight and her insufferable book launch event. She also holds nothing back when talking about Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin as the latest brand ambassadors for GAP and how ill-fitted the pair is for that role. Then Maureen is joined by Substack's "Naughty But Nice" celebrity reporter, Rob Shuter, and the two of them break down the latest details in Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's shocking split, the falsely reported story about Meghan Markle's estranged father, Hoda Kotb's 'Today Show 'regret, and the dark reality of Priscilla Presley's behavior.Rob Shuter: https://robshuter.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webGolden Age Fats: Go to https://Goldenagefats.com/MAUREEN and use code MAUREEN for25% off your first order.Pique: Get 20% off your order plus a FREE frother & glass beaker with this exclusive link: https://piquelife.com/THENERVEMasa 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.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 43min

Royal Family Tensions on Display, Priscilla Presley's Deception, Jimmy Kimmel's Crocodile Tears

Maureen is joined by Kinsey Schofield, host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," and together they break down the latest tensions coursing through the Royal family, Priscilla Presley hocking her new memoir and dodging questions about her recent lawsuit, and Violet Affleck's unhealthy obsession with wearing N95 masks. Then Maureen welcomes body language expert and Founder of TruthPlane, Mark Bowden, to decode the true message underneath Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue, Priscilla Presley’s bizarre expressions in her recent media appearances, and the subtle snubs amongst the Royals. Maureen also unleashes on the latest cracks in Amy Griffin’s questionable memoir, pays tribute to Robert Redford and reads Troublemaker emails.Kinsey Schofield:https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfilteredMark Bowden: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY392nFI08uc-qxUs5hDusQWild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/NERVEChapter: 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.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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Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 9min

The Nerve Revisits Some of its Cultural Offenders Who Have Fast-Tracked Their Way TO THE WOODSHED!

In today's edition of The Nerve, we are taking a look at the moments that have led some of our repeat offenders to score permanent residency in the Woodshed, with the majority in queue for the Woodchipper. From Meghan Markle to Bill Maher to some new offenders on the roster, Maureen delivers The Nerve's core tenet - real talk about fake people.120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NERVE to save 15%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.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.

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