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Ira, Louis, and guest host Aminatou Sow discuss the downfall of brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo and other American dynasties, Jeremy Strong’s polarizing New Yorker profile, Colton Haynes’ first-person account of being gay in Hollywood, Tom Holland as Fred Astaire, Alice Sebold’s inadequate apology for her wrongful rape accusation, and Alec Baldwin’s ABC Interview. Plus, Chrishell Stause joins to discuss the latest season of Selling Sunset, her soap opera past, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ira, Louis, and guest host Zach Stafford discuss Sondheim’s legacy, Virgil Abloh, the Grammys, the new Jussie Smollet trial, and share Keep It’s First Annual Holiday Gift Guide. Plus, Porsha Williams joins to discuss her time on Real Housewives and her new memoir Pursuit of Porsha.Gift GuideLouis: All About Me by Mel Brooks Half Truth (board game) Zach: Tiffany champagne flute Coffee Butt scrub Aesop handsoap Birthjays (or joint candles)  Ira: The Midwest Survival Guide by Charlie Berens Every Outfit on Sex and the City etc, Yowie Written on the Wind, 2022 A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders A24 Joya Genre Candles For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ira, Louis, and guest host Kimberly Drew discuss internet moments they’re thankful for this year, fact and fiction in King Richard, Adele’s new album 30, and more. Plus, Joshua Henry joins to discuss Broadway after a pandemic and his latest film, Tick, Tick… Boom!For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ira, Louis, and guest host Michelle Collins discuss Jake Gyllenhaal’s association with Taylor Swift and place in popular culture at large, Britney’s freedom, Harry Styles’ fashion, Love It or List It, Spencer, and their favorite film adaptations of plays and musicals. Plus, Steven Yeun joins to discuss his latest film (a play adaption!) The Humans, his journey from improv to Oscar nomination, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ira and Louis dive into old Hollywood mysteries and more as they chat with Lana Wood about her new memoir Little Sister, which digs into the 1981 boating incident that led to the death of her sister and famed actress Natalie Wood. Plus, guest host Franchesca Ramsey joins to discuss Will Smith’s revealing new memoir, the allure of Joe Jonas, BuzzFeed’s list of celebs with “no haters,” Aaron Rodgers' turning heel, and why memeing the Astroworld tragedy sucks.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ira, Louis, and guest host Sylvia Obell discuss Chris Pratt as Garfield, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's alleged romance, the Real Housewives of Dubai, Days of Our Lives revisiting Marlena's possession storyline, classic Meryl Streep films, and the latest seasons of Succession, Insecure, and You. Plus, Gaby Hoffmann joins to discuss her new Mike Mills film C'mon C'mon, Nancy Meyers films, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ira, Louis, and guest host Saeed Jones discuss Dune and the state of Hollywood sci-fi films, this fall’s slate of upcoming biopics and their favorite and least favorite films in the genre, Adele’s Vogue 73 Questions, the tragedy on the set of Alec Baldwin’s new film, and Dave Chappelle’s response to the Netflix protests. Plus, Claire Foy joins to discuss her new biopic The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, her iconic past roles, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ira, Louis, and guest host Traci Thomas discuss how we should talk about celebrities now, their favorite actors’ best and worst films, Meghan McCain’s reasoning for leaving The View, NFL coach Jon Gruden’s firing, and what constitutes a “shitshow.” Plus, Sutton Foster joins to discuss her new memoir Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life, her history on Broadway, and the upcoming revival of The Music Man.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Ira, Louis, and guest host Tre'Vell Anderson discuss Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special, the celebrity podcast boom, the fifth installment of Scream, Jeopardy! conspiracies, and gaps in elevators. Plus, Carrie Brownstein joins to discuss her new film The Nowhere Inn, music documentaries, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

For Keep It's 200th episode, Ira and Louis are joined by guest host Leslie Grossman to discuss Facebook's shut down, Britney Spears' imminent freedom from her conservatorship, Adele's return, and Ellen Pompeo's feud with Denzel Washington. Plus, Alan Cumming joins to discuss his new memoir Baggage, Spice World, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/keepit. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.